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1. International Current Affairs • Answer- C. Russia
1. Who has been elected as the President of the • On 1 January 2024, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi
Democratic Republic of Congo in December 2023? Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates joined BRICS
as new full members.
A. Dennis Kadima B. Felix Tsesikedi
• This group has now become an organization of 10
C. Martin Fayulu D. Anatole Collinet
countries.
Makoso
• The decision to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi
• Answer- B. Felix Tsesikedi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Argentina as new
members of the grouping was taken at the 15th
• Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix
BRICS Summit held in Johannesburg.
Tshisekedi has once again won the presidential
election. Tshisekedi received more than 73 percent of • Three days before joining BRICS, Argentina's new
the vote. Tshisekedi has won the presidential President Javier Milly decided to withdraw his
election for the second time in a row. Felix country's plan to join BRICS.
Tshisekedi defeated opposition leader Moise
• Russia's term as the Chair of BRICS has started from
Katumbi.
1 January 2024.
• According to Denis Kadima, chairman of the
• Russia will serve as the Chair of BRICS for a full 1
Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI),
year (from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024).
Tshisekedi received more than 13 million votes out
of a total of 18 million. • The 15th BRICS Summit was held in Johannesburg,
South Africa in August 2023.
• Felix's closest rival, businessman Moiz Kutumbi,
received 18 percent of the vote. Another candidate, 4. In December 2023, India has decided to join the
Martin Fayulu, received 5 percent of the vote. Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO). In
which country is the headquarter of SKAO located?
2. Which country's President Xavier Milley has rejected
BRICS membership? A. Australia B. USA
A. Japan B. Argentina C. France D. Britain
C. Germany D. France • Answer- D. Britain
• Answer- B. Argentina • The Union Government has formally signed up to
join the Square Kilometre Array Observatory
• Argentine President Javier Milley has written a letter
(SKAO).
to the leaders of BRICS informing them of his
resignation from the organization. In his letter to the • The government has approved India's participation
leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South in the Rs 1250 crore international mega science
Africa, Xavier Milly said that the decision to join the project, Square Kilometre Array (SKA).
organization was made by the previous government. • SKAO is an ambitious multinational initiative to
• The term BRIC was coined by Goldman Sachs build the world's largest radio telescope spread over
Group Inc. economist Jim O'Neill in 2001. one square kilometer.
• The term was coined to draw attention to the strong • The Square Kilometer Array Observatory Council
economic growth rates in Brazil, Russia, India, and approved the installation of its largest radio
China. telescope in the world in February 2021.
• The term was interpreted as a positive prospect for • SKAO is a new intergovernmental organization
investors. dedicated to radio astronomy, headquartered in the
UK.
• The first BRIC Summit was held in Yekaterinburg,
Russia in 2009. • Member Countries of SKAO:
• A year later, South Africa joined the group, adding • These include Australia, Canada, China, India, Italy,
the letter "S" to the continent. New Zealand, South Africa, Sweden, Netherlands,
UK.
3. Which country began the term as the chair of BRICS
for the year 2024? • Indian scientists have participated in the
development of SKAO for decades through the
A. Iran B. Egypt
National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) in
C. Russia D. Ethiopia Pune.
5. The Indian government is planning to end the free • It is the supreme body of the global statistical
movement system along the international border of system. It was established in the year 1947.
the _______. • This commission consists of 24 member countries of
A. Myanmar B. Bangladesh the United Nations. India last became a member of
the Statistics Commission in 2004.
C. Bhutan D. Nepal
• The Commission plays a key role in setting
• Answer- A. Myanmar standards for data collection, analysis and
• The government is planning to end the free dissemination, ensuring reliability and
movement system along the international border of comparability of data worldwide.
Myanmar. 8. The Queen of Denmark abdicated after 52 years.
• The main objective of this step is to end the misuse What is the Queen's name?
of the free movement regime. Insurgent groups use A. Victoria B. Elizabeth I
it to carry out attacks on the Indian border and flee
to Myanmar. C. Camilla D. Margrethe II
• The Free Movement Regime (FMR) on Myanmar's • Answer- D. Margrethe II

border allows people living on both sides to enter • Queen Margrethe II of Denmark will abdicate after
each other's territory up to 16 km without a visa. 52 years.
• The government is planning to float a tender for an • Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announced to
advanced smart fence system for the entire Indo- abdicate on January 14 after 52 years.
Myanmar border. The fencing work will be
completed in 4.5 years. • He will be succeeded by his son Crown Prince
Frederick. He is the eldest son of Queen Margreth.
• Four states of India: Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland,
and Arunachal Pradesh share borders with • Whenever his mother was out of state, Frederick
Myanmar. served as regent. Crown Princess Mary will become
queen.
6. Who has been appointed as the UN Security Council
Special Envoy for Peace in Afghanistan? • Margaret II is Europe's longest-reigning monarch.
He accepted the throne at the age of 31 after the
A. Joe Biden B. Narendra Modi death of his father, King Frederick IX.
C. S. Jaishankar D. Hamid Karzai 9. Which animal has been declared as the national
• Answer- D. Hamid Karzai emblem of Kyrgyzstan in January 2024?
• Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has been A. Giant Panda B. Bengal Tiger
nominated by the UN Security Council as a special C. Snow Monkey D. Snow Leopard
envoy for peace in Afghanistan.
• Answer- D. Snow Leopard
• China and Russia abstained from voting on this
proposal brought in the Security Council, while 13 • Kyrgyzstan declares snow leopard as national
countries supported this proposal. symbol.
• In 2021, the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan. • Kyrgyzstan officially symbolizes the country's
dedication to conservation and ecological balance.
• Karzai advocated women's participation in all
spheres of society, "representation of national • The snow leopard is historically significant in
understanding and the will of the people" and equal Kyrgyz culture, described in the story of the Kyrgyz
access to education for boys and girls. folk hero Manas, revered as a symbol of greatness,
courage and resilience. It is also called the 'Ghost of
7. India has begun its term as a member of the United
the Mountain'.
Nations Statistical Commission for how many years?
• Snow leopards, considered vital for ecological
A. 4 years B. 5 years balance, inhabit about one-third of the global area.
C. 6 years D. 2 years 10. For which term was Bangladesh Prime Minister
• Answer- A. 4 years Sheikh Hasina elected in the 2024 election?
• From 1st January 2024, India has begun its four-year A. 3rd B. 7th
term as a member of the United Nations Statistical C. 2nd D. 5th
Commission.
• Answer- D. 5th • The 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage
Committee will be held in New Delhi between 21-31
• Sheikh Hasina has secured her fourth consecutive July 2024.
term in the 12th general election. Hasina's party
Awami League won 200 seats and secured a two- • Currently, India's Permanent Representative to
thirds majority. UNESCO is Vishal V Verma.
• The opposition Jatiya Party has won 10 seats and • The World Heritage Committee selects sites that can
Independents 45 seats. be listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
• The main opposition BNP and 15 other parties had • The World Heritage Committee currently consists of
boycotted the polls. 21 countries.
• Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won a • The Constitution of UNESCO entered into force on 4
fourth consecutive term. However, she will become November 1946.
PM for the fifth time. • India became a member country of UNESCO in the
• Hasina won the Gopalganj-3 seat for the eighth time year 1946. UNESCO has two offices in India.
since 1986. • 42 World Heritage Sites have been protected by
11. India's first solar mission Aditya-L1 has reached its UNESCO in India.
destination. It was launched from which rocket? 13. Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister
A. SSLV B. PSLV-C57 of France?
C. GSLV MK-III D. Falcon-9 A. Felix Tshisekedi B. Elizabeth Born
• Answer- B. PSLV-C57 C. Xavier Miley D. Gabriel Atal
• On January 6, 2024, ISRO has reached its destination, • Answer- D. Gabriel Atal
India's first solar mission Aditya-L1. • Gabriel Atal has been named the next Prime
• Aditya-L1 will be placed in a halo orbit around the Minister of France. Gabriel Atal is currently serving
Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1). as the education minister.
• The gravitational force of the Sun and the Earth at • At 34 years old, Mr Atal is the youngest Prime
L1 is the same. Minister in modern French history.
• The primary objective of this mission is to study the • Socialist Laurent Fabius was 37 when he was
solar atmosphere, especially the chromosphere and appointed by François Mitterrand in 1984.
corona. The aim is to gain insight into phenomena • Shri Atal will replace Elizabeth Born. Elizabeth Born
such as coronal mass ejections (CMEs), solar flares, resigned after 20 months in office.
and mysterious heating of the solar corona.
• Mr Atal has become the first openly gay head of
• Aditya-L1 was launched on September 2 onboard government of France.
PSLV-C57. After a series of 110-day transits, the
spacecraft is now ready for its final journey into • The new head of government will be the fourth
Halo orbit. prime minister since 2017 under Macron.
• The Aditya-L1 mission is for a period of about 5 • Macron cannot run again in the 2027 presidential
years. election.
12. Which country has been elected to chair and host the 14. What is the name of the lander launched on the moon
46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage by American private company United Launch
Committee? Alliance on January 2024?
A. Argentina B. India A. Tianwen-1 B. Deep Space 2
C. Belgium D. South Korea C. Peregrine-1 D. Mars 3
• Answer- B. India • Answer- C. Peregrine-1
• India has for the first time been elected to chair and • The US became the first country to successfully
host the 46th session of the UNESCO World launch Peregrine Lander One under the world's first
Heritage Committee. private moon mission. Peregrine-1 was launched
from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida
towards the moon.
• Peregrine-1 has been made by the US Astrobotic that come with the gravitational wave. Exploring
Company. It was launched from the United Launch dormant black holes and other celestial bodies.
Alliance's Vulcan Centaur rocket.
• Satellite "Einstein Probe (EP)":
• According to NASA, Peregrine-1 will land on the • It has 12 petals, 2 stamens and 12 modules, which
mid-latitude region of the moon on 23 February
are equipped with wide-field X-ray telescopes.
2024.
• Weighing about 1.45 tonnes, this satellite is in the
• The place on the moon where Peregrine-1 will land
shape of a blooming lotus.
is called the bay of sinus viscositis or stickiness.
• It will observe cosmic interactions for the next three
• If this mission is successful, then the private
years.
company will also have the first soft landing on the
moon. 17. On 14 January 2024, _______made history when
Crown Prince Frederick X became king.
• Earlier in 1972, the US space agency NASA's Apollo-
17 made a soft landing. A. Denmark B Barbados
• Peregrine-1 carries 15 payloads. 5 of these payloads C. Belgium D. Bahrain
are from NASA.
• Answer- A. Denmark
15. Tshering Tobgay has been elected as the Prime
Minister of which country for the second time in • On 14 January 2024, Denmark made history when
Crown Prince Frederick X became king.
January 2024?
• He succeeded his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who
A. Thailand B. Nepal
formally abdicated after serving as monarch for 52
C. Bhutan D. Bangladesh years. He is the eldest son of Queen Margreth.
• Answer- C. Bhutan • Australian-born wife Mary is the first ordinary
citizen to become Queen of Denmark.
• Bhutanese voters have elected Tshering Tobgay as
the Prime Minister for the second time. • Margrethe II is Europe's longest-reigning monarch.
He accepted the throne at the age of 31 after the
• Tshering Tobgay's party won nearly two-thirds of death of his father, King Frederick IX.
the seats in the election.
• Queen Margrethe II (born 1940), was Emperor of
• Mr. Tobgay was also the Leader of the Opposition in Denmark since 1972.
Bhutan's first parliament, established in 2008 shortly
after the start of the current king's reign. 18. Who has been sworn in as the new President of
Guatemala on January 15?
• He heads the Liberal People's Democratic Party
(PDP). He served as the Prime Minister of Bhutan A. Queen Margaret II B. Donald Tusk
from 2013 to 2018. C. Bernardo Arevalo D. Felix Tshisekedi
• Bhutan is a landlocked mountainous nation of about
• Answer- C. Bernardo Arevalo
800,000 people, similar in area to Switzerland.
16. Which country has launched the lotus-shaped • Bernardo Arevalo, 65, was sworn in as Guatemala's
new president on January 15.
satellite "Einstein Probe (EP)"?
• Bernardo Arevello is the son of former Guatemalan
A. China B. Israel
President Juan Jose Arevalo.
C. Australia D. Russia
• The swearing-in after Jan. 15 concludes months of
• Answer- A. China tension, tussle and protest, setting the stage for a
significant leadership change.
• China launched the lotus-shaped Einstein Probe (EP)
on 09 January 2024 to explore the mysteries of the • Bernardo Arevalo was born in Uruguay, where his
universe. father had been living in exile since 1954. Jacobo
Arbenze, who succeeded Juan Jose, was expelled in
• It has been launched into space by a Long March-2C a CIA-backed coup and after that Juan Jose moved
rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in to Uruguay.
Sichuan Province, China.
19. William Lai became the new president of __________.
• Its purpose is to observe mysterious transient events
in the universe. Receiving the first illumination from A. Malaysia B. Thailand
supernova explosions. Searching for X-ray signals C. Myanmar D. Taiwan
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• Answer- D. Taiwan • All three were suspended from ECOWAS. Niger
and Mali faced heavy sanctions.
• William Lai, also known as Lai Ching-te, won the
presidential election in Taiwan. • These are the three Sahel nations. The Sahel is the
region bordering the Sahara Desert throughout
• Lai Ching-te is from the ruling Democratic Africa.
Progressive Party (DPP). He served as the Vice
President of Taiwan. • The military coup in Niger overthrew President-
elect Mohamed Bazoum
• He was up against two other candidates, including
Hou Yu-ih from the conservative Kuomintang
2. National Current Affairs
(KMT) and former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je from the
Taiwan People's Party. 22. Who has been elected as the President of the
Democratic Republic of Congo in December 2023?
• William Lai was first elected MLA in 1998 and then
became mayor of Tainan City in 2010. A. Dennis Kadima B. Felix Tsesikedi
• Martial law was ended in Taiwan in the late 1980s. C. Martin Fayulu D. Anatole Collinet Makoso
20. India and which country agreed to increase • Answer- B. Felix Tsesikedi
cooperation in the Southwest Indian Ocean?
A. South Korea B. Japan Tshisekedi has once again won the presidential
C. France D. Thailand election. Tshisekedi received more than 73 percent of
the vote. Tshisekedi has won the presidential
• Answer- C. France election for the second time in a row. Felix
• India and France agreed to enhance cooperation in Tshisekedi defeated opposition leader Moise
the South West Indian Ocean. Katumbi.
• India and France agreed to intensify joint • According to Denis Kadima, chairman of the
surveillance missions from the French island Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI),
territory of La Reunion. Prime Minister Modi and Tshisekedi received more than 13 million votes out
French President Macron agreed to further deepen of a total of 18 million.
the long-standing partnership based on their shared • Felix's closest rival, businessman Moiz Kutumbi,
vision for the Indo-Pacific region. received 18 percent of the vote. Another candidate,
• According to the joint statement, defence and Martin Fayulu, received 5 percent of the vote.
security partnership plays an important role in the 23. From where has Union Minister Parshottam Rupala
India-France partnership in the Indo-Pacific region. started the 10th phase of "Sagar Parikrama"?
• India and France also committed to revitalize A. New Mangalore Port B. Chennai Port
trilateral cooperation with Australia.
C. Mormugao Port D. Kandla Port
• They also agreed to explore opportunities to
coordinate economic projects and programmes in • Answer- B. Chennai Port
the Pacific region. • Union Minister Parshottam Rupala and Union
21. Which of the following countries has announced an Minister of State Dr. L. Murugan have jointly
immediate exit from the Economic Community of launched the 10th phase of Sagar Parikrama from
West African States (ECOWAS)? Chennai Port.
A. Burkina Faso B. Mali • Sagar Parikrama Phase-10 will be conducted from

1st January 2024 to 6th January 2024 at various
C. Niger D. All of the above locations in Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry.
• Answer- D. All of the above • The 10th phase will cover remaining coastal districts
• Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced their of Andhra Pradesh namely Nellore, Prakasam,
immediate exit from the Economic Community of Bapatla, Krishna, West Godavari, Konaseema,
West African States (ECOWAS). Kakinada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and
Srikakulam.
• The military regimes of the three countries have had
strained relations with ECOWAS since the coup • It will also include Yanam district of Puducherry.
d'état in Niger (July 2023), Burkina Faso in 2022 and • Sagar Parikrama has passed through the coastal
Mali in 2020. States/UTs of Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Maharashtra,
Goa, Karnataka, Andaman & Nicobar, Kerala, Tamil
Nadu, Puducherry and part of Nellore district of • Gujarat records achievement of mass Surya
Andhra Pradesh. Namaskar on New Year's Day
24. Hethai Amman festival is quite popular in which • Gujarat achieved a Guinness record by performing
state? mass Surya Namaskar at 108 places simultaneously
on New Year's Day.
A. Gujarat B. Tamil Nadu
• CM Bhupendra Patel and Minister of State for Home
C. Telangana D. Maharashtra
Affairs Harsh Sanghvi attended the state-level
• Answer- B. Tamil Nadu programme at Modhera Sun Temple.
• Union Minister L Murugan performed a traditional • On this occasion, 'Surya Namaskar' was performed
dance with members of the Badagas community on simultaneously by more than 50,000 people at 108
the occasion of Hethai Amman Festival in Ooty. places of Gujarat, which was unique in its form.
People of the Badagas community from different With this unique format, the event has been
parts of Ooty accompanied Union Minister L recorded in the Guinness World Records.
Murugan to pay homage to their traditional goddess • Modhera Sun Temple is located on the banks of river
Hethai. They were dressed in their traditional white Pushpavati in Modhera village of Mehsana district
attire to celebrate the festival. of Gujarat.
• Every year, thousands of people from the Badagas • This temple was built in two parts by King Bhimdev
community in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu I of Solanki dynasty in 1026 AD.
take part in the biggest festival, Hethai Amman.
• This temple has been constructed in Iranian style.
• Hethai Badga is the all-powerful goddess, whose
history is transmitted through ballads and folklore. 27. Which state has become the first Indian state to map
all accident-prone sites?
• This festival consists of a procession with a sacred
stick that is placed in the hagottu. A. Haryana B. Rajasthan
25. Which article restricts the freedom enjoyed under the C. Maharashtra D. Punjab
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967? • Answer- D. Punjab
A. Article-19 B. Article-17
• In yet another initiative aimed at road safety ahead
C. Article-18 D. Article-21 of the launch of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh
Mann's flagship project 'Road Safety Force', the
• Answer- A. Article-19 Punjab Police, in an unprecedented collaboration
• The Government of India has declared 'Tehreek-e- with MapmyIndia, has meticulously mapped all 784
Hurriyat, Jammu and Kashmir (TEH)' as an accident black spots across the state on its navigation
unlawful organization. The government has on the system Maples app.
declared 'TeH' an unlawful association under • Punjab has become the first Indian state to
Section 3(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) undertake comprehensive mapping of accident-
Act, 1967. prone areas.
• Syed Ali Shah Geelani founded the Tehreek-e- • The announcement has been made by Punjab
Hurriyat organization on 7 August 2004. It is a Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on 1
separatist organisation. January 2024.
• On December 27, the central government had also • This app will provide voice alerts in Punjabi
declared the Muslim League Jammu and Kashmir language, which will help passengers to get timely
Masarat Alam Group as unlawful under the UAPA. warning about upcoming black spots.
• The Act curtails the freedoms guaranteed by Article • Passengers will get this alert even before the black
19 of the Constitution. spot is 100 meters away.
26. On the first day of 2024, the Guinness Word record • It aims to enhance road safety by alerting drivers in
was created in how many places in Gujarat to advance through the use of Maples app, a 100%
perform mass Surya Namaskar? indigenous app designed for Indian roads.
A. 130 B. 108 28. Where has the first full-fledged girls Sainik School
C. 150 D. 115 been established?
A. Mumbai B. Mathura
• Answer- B. 108
C. Ahmedabad D. Indore
• Answer- B. Mathura • K-SMART will bring all the services of local self-
government institutions on a unified digital
• India's first full-fledged Balika Sainik School has platform.
been opened in Vrindavan.
• The K-Smart application has been developed by the
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated India's Information Kerala Mission of the state IT
first full-fledged Balika Sainik School in Vrindavan department.
in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh.
• Initially, it will be operational in corporations and
• Samvid Gurukulam Girls Sainik Schools have been municipalities. Gradually, it will be started in Gram
opened under the initiative to open 100 new Sainik Panchayats.
Schools in partnership mode with
NGOs/Private/State Government Schools in all • At the launch of the project, the Chief Minister of
States/UTs. Kerala said that this is the first time that the entire
service offering of a department has been made
• The training will be imparted by ex-servicemen in public in the country through a digital platform.
the CBSE-affiliated school. It has about 870 students.
31. Which community residing in the Trans-Giri area of
29. Which smart city of India is developing green
Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh has been
corridor system for timely organ donation and
granted Scheduled Tribe status?
transplantation?
A. Chahang Community B. Changar Community
A. Gujarat B. Tamil Nadu
C. Hatti Community D. Dhimar Community
C. Telangana D. Chhattisgarh
• Answer- C. Hatti Community
• Answer- D. Chhattisgarh
• The Hatti community resides in the Trans-Giri
• To give a new life to the people, a green corridor will region of Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh.
be developed for organ donation and transplant in
Smart City Raipur. • Recently the Hatti community has been granted
Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
• For this, IISc Bangalore is preparing a platform in
collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and • A notification in this regard has been issued by the
Urban Affairs of the Center. Himachal Pradesh government.
• The green corridor system is used to save a life in an • The central government had amended the
emergency or at the time of an accident. Constitution in August, 2023 to give Scheduled
Tribe status to this community.
• Officials associated with Raipur Municipal
Corporation say that GPS system has been installed • It was notified in the gazette under the name of the
in every ambulance. Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Second
Amendment) Act, 2023.
• The GPS system will be connected to ITMS. The
traffic signal will turn green as soon as the 32. _________ has made Aadhaar-based Payment System
ambulance reaches within 200 meters of the traffic (ABPS) mandatory for disbursing wages to NREGA
signal. With the help of GPS, the speed of the workers.
ambulance and where they are can also be A. 4 January 2024 B. 31 December 2023
monitored.
C. 15 November 2023 D. 1 January 2024
• With the help of the new system, the patient will be
transported to the hospital at the right time and his • Answer- D. 1 January 2024
treatment will start.
• The Government has made the Aadhaar-based
30. Recently K-Smart application has been launched by system mandatory for NREGA payments.
which government?
• From 1st January 2024, the Aadhaar-based Payment
A. Maharashtra B. Karnataka System (ABPS) has become mandatory for payment
of wages to NREGA workers.
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Kerala
• If a gram panchayat faces a technical problem or
• Answer- D. Kerala Aadhaar-related problem, the government may
• K-SMART (Kerala Solutions for Managing consider the exemption on a "case-by-case basis".
Administrative Reformation and Transformation) • Under the Aadhaar-based Payment System (ABPS),
has been launched by the Government of Kerala. the Aadhaar numbers of workers will be linked to
their job cards and their bank account numbers.
• The Aadhaar based payment system was first • This evaluation process in schools will run in three
mandated on 1 February 2023 but its date was phases till February 8, starting on January 3, 2024.
extended several times. 35. Who inaugurated the India International Jewellery
33. Which district of Andhra Pradesh was awarded the Trade Show-IIJS 2024 in Mumbai?
Gold Award for its contribution in the field of
A. Nirmala Sitharaman B. Amit Shah
agriculture, especially "Araku Coffee"?
C. Piyush Goyal D. Rajnath Singh
A. Guntur District B. Krishna District
• Answer- C. Piyush Goyal
C. East Godavari District
D. Alluri Sitarama Raj District • The India International Jewellery Trade Show -IIJS
2024 was inaugurated by Union Commerce Minister
• Answer- D. Alluri Sitarama Raj District Piyush Goyal in Mumbai.
• One District One Product Awards 2023 were • He said the investment is being made to develop
presented at the Atmanirbhar Bharat Utsav 2024 in world-class infrastructure including a 20-acre India
New Delhi. Jewellery Park in Navi Mumbai.
• On January 3, 2024, Union Minister of External • India's domestic gems and jewellery market is
Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar, the chief guest, expected to grow from the current $44 billion to $134
inaugurated the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Utsav 2024' in billion by 2030.
New Delhi. • Vipul Shah, Chairman, Gem & Jewellery Export
• The Department for Promotion of Industry and Promotion Council said that the gems & jewellery
Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and sector will work to take exports to $75 billion by
Industry hosted the Atmanirbhar Bharat Utsav 2024. 2030 and $100 billion by 2047.
• There are a total of 24 awards for Indian Missions in 36. 'Kadiyal Sarees' belong to which state which has
3 categories – Districts, States, Union Territories and recently got GI tag?
abroad. Alluri Seetharama Raj district of Andhra A. West Bengal B. Maharashtra
Pradesh was awarded the Gold Award for its
contribution in the field of agriculture, especially C. Gujarat D. Uttar Pradesh
"Araku Coffee".
• Answer- A. West Bengal
34. Which state government has launched 'Gunotsav
• As a part of the National GI Drive Mission, 'Kadiyal
2024' to evaluate the performance of 40 lakh students
Sarees' of West Bengal have been granted the
of government schools?
Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
A. Odisha B. West Bengal
• Along with this, some other products from West
C. Assam D. Bihar Bengal have been given GI tag including
Sunderbans honey, Black Nunia rice and Tangail
• Answer- C. Assam from Jalpaiguri district, and Gorod.
• 'Gunotsav 2024' was launched by the Assam • The West Bengal Forest Development Corporation
government for a holistic evaluation of the Limited has applied for a special GI tag for
performance of students. Sunderbans honey.
• It has been launched for a holistic assessment of the 37. Who inaugurated the 'NCC Republic Day Camp'
performance of around 40 lakh students of 43,498 2024?
government schools in 35 districts of the state.
A. Rajnath Singh B. Jagdeep Dhankhar
• Gunotsav, an initiative of the Assam government, is
covering all government primary and secondary C. S. Jaishankar D. Narendra Modi
schools in the state.
• Answer- B. Jagdeep Dhankhar
• Services of 18,098 external evaluators will be utilized
• Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the
for this evaluation process starting in all primary
NCC Republic Day Camp 2024 at Delhi Cantt.
and secondary schools of the state.
• Speaking on the occasion, he has said that NCC
• The evaluators include the state chief minister,
cadets symbolize the dynamism of youth and reflect
MLAs, chief secretaries, college teachers and
the established discipline of the organization.
government officials.
• He further said that during the forthcoming
Republic Day, women cadets along with two women
bands will march on 'Kartavya Path' in two • Inland Waterways Authority of India under the
specialised contingents. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways hosted
• During the inauguration of the NCC camp, the Vice the meeting.
President also visited the Flag Area where tableaux • The Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and
from various NCC Directorates were displayed. Waterways has set a target to increase the model
Later, Shri Dhankhar visited the 'Hall of Fame' of share of inland water transport from the current 2%
NCC and witnessed an enchanting cultural to 5%.
performance by the cadets.
40. Which state's Chief Minister inaugurated the Food
38. On January 5, 2024, the Union Cabinet granted the Street PRASADAM in January 2024?
status of International Airport to which airport?
A. Punjab B. Uttar Pradesh
A. Maharishi Valmiki International Airport
C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Madhya Pradesh
B. Birsa Munda International Airport
• Answer- D. Madhya Pradesh
C. Dabolim International Airport
• Union Minister for Health, Family Welfare and
D. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport Chemicals and Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya and
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav jointly inaugurated
• Answer- A. Maharishi Valmiki International
the Food Street Prasadam in Ujjain.
Airport
• Inaugurates various healthcare initiatives, including
• The Union Cabinet has declared Ayodhya Airport as
17 civil works and COVID-19 response facilities
an International Airport on 5 January 2024. Along
worth Rs 218.76 crore.
with this, the proposal to name it as "Maharishi
Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham" has • Launched Manhit App emphasizing on mental
also been approved. health awareness and revealed efforts to promote
safe and healthy eating habits through PRASADAM.
• Ayodhya Airport's new name "Maharishi Valmiki
International Airport, Ayodhyadham" pays tribute • Along with this, the foundation stone of
to Maharishi Valmiki. Who has composed the epic development works in Mahakal temple and other
Ramayana. temples of Ujjain was also laid.
• So far, Ayodhya was under Faizabad district. But the 41. Who inaugurated the 'Indus Food 2024' exhibition?
Uttar Pradesh government decided to change the A. Nitin Gadkari B. Rajnath Singh
name of Faizabad to Ayodhya in 2018.
C. Anurag Thakur D. Piyush Goyal
• Faizabad was the first capital of Awadh whose
foundation was laid by the Nawabs. Nawab Saadat • Answer- D. Piyush Goyal
Khan Burhan-ul-Mulk established the city here in
• Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the
1722 AD. The successors of Saadat Khan gave it a
exhibition 'Indus Food 2024' showcasing the diverse
complete form to Faizabad.
food ecosystem.
39. Where did Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
• It is being organized at India Exposition Mart,
chair the first meeting of Inland Waterways
Greater Noida.
Development Council?
• Speaking on India's food processing sector, he said
A. Kolkata B. Chennai
that processed food exports have increased by 150%
C. Mumbai D. Kochi in the last nine years and agricultural exports worth
US$ 53 billion were made.
• Answer- B. Chennai
• The 'Indusfood 2024' show is organized every year
• Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal chaired the by the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) in
first meeting of Inland Waterways Development collaboration with the Department of Commerce.
Council in Kolkata.
• According to TPCI, the exhibition is the "largest"
• During the meeting, Union Minister for Ports, food and beverages exhibition in South Asia.
Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal
unveiled the green ferry – Guidelines for Green • More than 1,200 exhibitors, 7,500 global buyers are
Transit of Inland Vessels. participating in the three-day exhibition.
• He also unveiled the River Cruise Tourism 42. The training programme was conducted on which
Roadmap 2047. lake under the Heritage Capacity Building Scheme?
A. Chilika Lake B. Mansarovar Lake
C. Sardar Sarovar Lake D. Pulicat Lake • The International Purple Festival 2024 is being
organized in Goa. The festival will continue till
• Answer- A. Chilika Lake
January 13.
• Ministry of Tourism organized a training • The festival is being organized by the Department of
programme on Chilika Lake, a Ramsar site in Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry
Odisha under AMRUT Heritage Capacity Building of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of
Scheme. India.
• Under this initiative, two training programmes of 15 • The objective of this festival is to showcase the talent
days each, Alternative Livelihood Programme (ALP) of Divyangjans through engaging performances in
and Tourism Seafarer Certificate (PNC) will be music, dance and entertainment.
conducted.
• An extraordinary moment of the opening ceremony
• In the first phase of the programme, five priority was the presentation of a purple called 'Dhumal’.
Ramsar sites – Sultanpur National Park, Sirpur
Wetland, Yeshwant Sagar, Bhitarkanika National • Ahead of the festival, an awareness campaign for
Park and Chilika Lake – have been covered. differently-abled people was organised across Goa.
• The first three training programmes for Sultanpur • 30 wheelchair-accessible e-rickshaws will be
National Park, Sirpur Wetland and Yashwant Sagar launched during the festival.
have been successfully completed in December 2023 45. Recently the Karnataka High Court has banned
and the fourth training, which was inaugurated on mining activities near which dam?
5th January 2024, is currently underway.
A. Hemavati B. Tungabhadra
43. Where will PM Modi inaugurate India's largest
global trade show? C. Krishnarajasagar D. Lingamakki
A. Kolkata B. Gandhinagar • Answer- C. Krishnarajasagar
C. Mumbai D. Kochi • The Karnataka High Court banned mining activities

near the KRS reservoir.
• Answer- B. Gandhinagar
• The Karnataka High Court banned all mining
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate activities within 20 km of the Krishnarajasagar (KRS)
India's largest global trade show in Gandhinagar. dam in Mandya district.
• It is scheduled to take place a day before the 2024 • The restriction will also apply to mining activities
Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. within a radius of 20 km for which licences were
• On January 9, 2024, at Mahatma Mandir in granted by the authority.
Gandhinagar, the Prime Minister is scheduled to • The Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research is
hold bilateral discussions with world leaders, currently conducting dam safety surveys.
including the Presidents of Timor Leste and
Mozambique. • All mining activities will remain banned until the
study is completed by experts.
• A roadshow led by UAE President Sheikh
Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Prime • The Krishnarajasagar reservoir supplies water to
Minister Narendra Modi will begin outside the irrigate about 1,25,000 acres of land in the arid
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on region of Mandya district.
the evening of 9 January 2024. 46. Who inaugurated the National Arts Festival at
• On 10 January 2024, he will inaugurate the tenth National Bal Bhawan, New Delhi on 09 January 2024?
Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit at Mahatma Mandir A. Rajnath Singh B. Narendra Modi
in Gandhinagar.
C. Dharmendra Pradhan D. Amit Shah
44. The International Purple Festival 2024 is being
organized in which state from January 8 to January • Answer- C. Dharmendra Pradhan
13? • Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
A. Tamil Nadu B. Gujarat inaugurated the National Arts Festival at National
Bal Bhawan, New Delhi on 09 January 2024.
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Goa
• Minister of State for Education Annapurna Devi was
• Answer- D. Goa also present on the occasion. The National Arts
Festival is an initiative of the Ministry of Education.
• It aims to promote art in learning and education. It A. NABARD B Indian Army
also aims to nurture and showcase the talent of
C. Indian Railways D. Reserve Bank of India
school students.
• Kala Utsav 2023 is being organized by the • Answer- B Indian Army
Department of School Education and Literacy, • The Indian Army will celebrate 2024 as the "Year of
Ministry of Education and National Council of Technology Absorption".
Educational Research and Training (NCERT) at
• This theme underscores the commitment to
National Bal Bhawan and Gandhi Smriti and
leveraging technology as a catalyst for
Darshan Samiti, New Delhi.
transformational change.
• It is a three-day event from 9-12 January 2024. It will
• Earlier, the Army declared 2023 a "year of change."
showcase 10 art forms.
47. 'Chandubi Mahotsav' was recently celebrated in • Indian Army personnel are being trained to leverage
technology and exploit cyber domain effectively
which state?
through institutional, procedural and technological
A. West Bengal B. Bihar measures.
C. Haryana D. Assam • Project SAMBHAV is an end-to-end, secure,
network-agnostic mobile ecosystem that provides
• Answer- D. Assam
secure communication with instant connectivity on
• Recently, the Chandubi Festival was organized on the go.
the banks of Chandubi Lake in the state of Assam. • The Army has already inducted 2500 Secure Army
• The festival is held annually for five days on the Mobile Bharat Version (SAMBHAV) handsets,
banks of Chandubi Lake from the first day of the which have multi-layer encryption and are 5G
new year. compliant.
• The main objective of the Chandubi Festival is to 50. Which of the following statements about Atal Setu
promote eco-tourism in this biodiversity hotspot of is/are correct?
Assam. 1. It is about 21.8 km long 6-lane bridge with a length
• The main attraction of Chandubi festival is the local of about 16.5 km over the sea and about 5.5 km on
folk culture, ethnic cuisine, local handloom and land.
attire, boating, etc.
2. PM Modi laid its foundation stone in December
48. The 27th National Youth Festival will be held in 2016.
which city?
A. 1 only B. 2 only
A. Varanasi B. Patna
C. Both 1 and 2 D. none of these
C. Nashik D. Kolkata
• Answer- C. Both 1 and 2
• Answer- C. Nashik
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link-MTHL (Atal Setu),
27th National Youth Festival in Nashik, Maharashtra India's longest sea bridge, on January 12.
on January 12 and address the youth of the country.
• PM Modi also inaugurated and laid the foundation
• This year, the National Youth Day will be celebrated stone of development projects worth over Rs 30,500
by all the regional organizations of the Department crore in Maharashtra.
of Youth Affairs in districts all over India in
• Atal Setu has been built at a total cost of over Rs
collaboration with several government departments.
17,840 crore.
More than 88,000 volunteers will participate in the
campaign. • It is about 21.8 km long 6-lane bridge with a length
of about 16.5 km on the sea and about 5.5 km on
• 12th January 2024 marks the birth anniversary of
land.
Swami Vivekananda and is celebrated as National
Youth Day. • In December 2016, PM Modi laid its foundation.
• The theme of this year's National Youth Festival is • Atal Setu is the longest bridge in India and also the
"My India by 2047: Developed India, by Youth, for longest sea bridge in India.
Youth".
49. The _______is celebrating 2024 as the "Year of
Technology Absorption".
51. According to the new agreement, each state and • The Tourism Department organized a three-day
union territory will get an opportunity to display its International Camel Festival, which began with a
tableau in the Republic Day parade _________yearly. heritage walk in Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
A. Three B. Five • The Bikaner region is famous for its camels, which
are known for their strength, stamina, and beauty.
C. Four D. Seven
• Camels have always been an integral part of
• Answer- A. Three Bikaner's culture and history. The Bikaner Army had
• According to the new agreement, every state and a Camel Corps called "Ganga Risala", which played
union territory will get a chance to showcase its an important role in both the World Wars as well as
tableau in the Republic Day parade within three the conflicts in Somaliland, Egypt and China.
years. • "Ganga Risala" was the predecessor of the Indian
• Around 15 tableaux are selected from states and Army's camel unit "Ganga Jaisalmer Risala", which
union territories every year for the Republic Day saw action in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, before
parade. disbanding in 1975.
• Now every state and union territory will get a 54. Which tiger reserve has won the title of India's first
chance to showcase its tableau within three years. 'Dark Sky Park'?
• A three-year Memorandum of Understanding A. Namdapha Tiger Reserve

(MoU) has been proposed. So far, 28 States have B. Kaziranga Tiger Reserve
signed the MoU.
C. Kamlang Tiger Reserve
• The Ministry of Culture has shortlisted 30 agencies
for design and construction of the tableaux through D. Pench Tiger Reserve
an open selection process. • Answer- D. Pench Tiger Reserve
• In the 2024 Republic Day parade, 16 states and union
• Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra has become
territories will get a chance to showcase their
India's first and Asia's fifth tiger reserve to have a
tableau.
dark sky park.
52. _______ famous Hanuman Garhi Besan Laddu in
• 'Dark Sky Park' helps protect the night sky and
Uttar Pradesh has been given the Geographical
reduce light pollution.
Indication (GI) tag.
• Dark Sky Preserve is an area, usually around a park
A. Prayagraj B. Ayodhya
or observatory, that prohibits artificial light
C. Gorakhpur D. Varanasi pollution.
• Answer- B. Ayodhya • The International Union for Conservation of Nature

(IUCN) emphasizes the importance of preserving
• Ayodhya's famous Hanuman Garhi Besan Laddu natural darkness for preserving nature and
has been given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. maintaining ecological wells in protected areas.
This recognition makes the laddus of this region
unique. • Pench Tiger Reserve or Pench National Park is one
of the major tiger reserves in India and the first
• The primary purpose of this tag is to protect the spread across two states – Madhya Pradesh and
unique identity and heritage of the dish, in this case, Maharashtra.
Hanuman Garhi Ladoo, ensuring their uniqueness
to the region. 55. In which state has the Malkangiri airport been
inaugurated?
• Getting a GI tag ensures that these laddus are
officially recognized as originating from Ayodhya A. Jharkhand B. Madhya Pradesh
and have unique qualities associated with that C. West Bengal D. Odisha
specific region.
• Answer- D. Odisha
53. Where is the three-day International Camel Festival
being organized by the Tourism Department? • Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated
the Malkangiri Airport.
A. Bikaner B. Jaisalmer
• CM Naveen Patnaik visited Malkangiri district and
C. Jaipur D. Pushkar inaugurated the Malkangiri Airport.
• Answer- B. Jaisalmer • The runway has been constructed on 233 acres of
land at a cost of Rs 70 crore.
• Nine-seater aircraft will start operating from the • In Tamil Nadu it is known as Pongal, in Punjab it is
airport. This will be a major boost for the movement known as Lohri. In the northern parts of India, it is
of forces in Malkangiri. called Makar Sankranti.
• Odisha has four airports — Bhubaneswar, • In Telangana, people celebrate Bhogi. The three-day
Jharsuguda, Rourkela and Jeypore. post-harvest festival is celebrated throughout the
state.
• Airports are also being developed at Utkela in
Kalahandi district and Renzilunda in Ganjam. • The first day of Sankranti festival began with Bhogi
56. Union AYUSH Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal Mantalu, bonfire.
laid the foundation stone of permanent campus of 58. Pump Hydroelectric Shahpur Hydroelectric Project is
Regional Research Institute of Homoeopathy and located on which river?
Integrated AYUSH Wellness Centre in _____ on 12th A. Yamuna River B. Chambal River
January.
C. Betwa River D. Kuno River
A. Shillong B Kolkata
• Answer- D. Kuno River
C. Dibrugarh D. Guwahati
• Rajasthan's first standalone pump hydroelectric
• Answer- D. Guwahati project of 1800 MW got approval to start in
• Foundation stone of Regional Research Institute of Shahpur/Shahbad, Baran. Here energy will be
Homoeopathy laid in Guwahati. produced from rain water.
• Foundation stone of permanent campus of Regional • The water of the Kuno River will be collected on the
Research Institute of Homoeopathy and Integrated hills where an upper reservoir will be constructed.
AYUSH Wellness Centre was laid by Union AYUSH Water from the upper reservoir will be sent to the
Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal at Azara, lower reservoir through turbines.
Guwahati. • The project is in the process of development and is
• An amount of Rs. 53.89 crore has been approved for currently owned by Greenko Energies.
this project. • This plant is based on renewable energy, while the
• Besides, he also inaugurated Panchakarma Block plan has been prepared for wildlife conservation.
and Pharmacology and Chemistry labs for AYUSH • About 10 thousand crore rupees will be spent on the
at Central Ayurveda Research Institute in Guwahati. project.
• In 1984, Regional Research Institute of • The Kuno River is an important river that flows
Homoeopathy was established as a clinical research through the middle of the Kuno National Park,
unit of Homoeopathy in a rented building at flowing from south to north in the Indian state of
Odalbakra, Guwahati. Madhya Pradesh.
57. In which state of India is the harvest festival Bhogali 59. Kanuma Festival is celebrated in which state?
Bihu celebrated?
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Telangana
A. Assam B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Both A and B D. none of these
C. Sikkim D. Kerala
• Answer- C. Both A and B
• Answer- A. Assam
• In Telangana, people celebrated Kanuma, the cattle
• Pongal, Uttarayan, Bhogali Bihu and Bhogi were festival, on the third day of the Sankranti festival. It
celebrated. is also celebrated in Andhra Pradesh.
• These festivals mark the sun's journey towards the • On this occasion, villagers worship cattle and
northern hemisphere. agricultural equipment. Rural artisans and artisans
• Assam celebrated the harvest festival Magh Bihu, who assist farmers in daily chores are honoured.
also known as Bhogali Bihu and Maghor Domahi. • Farmers across the state are displaying their bulls
• It is the first festival of the year. It brings people and decorated cattle in animal processions held at
from different communities together. several places on their village roads.
• People enjoy the winter crops together and pray for • According to Hindu mythology, this day holds
prosperity for the rest of the year. special significance as Lord Krishna saved the
people of Gokulam from the massive floods in the
village.
60. The government has set a target to reduce road • Answer- B. Faridabad
accident deaths by 50 percent by ______________.
• The 9th India International Science Festival was
A. 2030 B. 2026 inaugurated in Faridabad, Haryana.
C. 2032 D. 2028 • Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the
9th India International Science Festival (IISF) in
• Answer- A. 2030
Faridabad, Haryana.
• Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said the government
• It is being organized at Translational Health Science
has set a target of reducing accidental deaths by 50
and Technology Institute (THSTI) in Faridabad and
per cent by 2030.
Regional Biotechnology Centre (RCB) of the
• He said that there is a need to run a campaign to Department of Biotechnology.
make people aware on road safety and bring about a
• The theme of the festival is 'Science and Technology
change in human behavior.
Public Relations in Amrit Kaal'. Its main objective is
• Every hour, 53 people are injured and 19 die in road to connect the public with science and celebrate the
accidents in India. joy of science.
• Road safety is the top priority of the government • The festival will be held from January 17 to 20.
and the government has taken several steps to 63. How many commemorative postage stamps
control road accident deaths.
dedicated to Ayodhya's Ram temple were launched
• According to the latest report by the Ministry of by PM Modi in January 2024?
Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), the
A. Five B. Two
number of road accidents in India has increased by
12 percent to over 4.6 lakh in 2022. C. six D. three
61. The 'Shrimandir Parikrama Prakalpa' or Jagannath • Answer- C. six
Temple Heritage Corridor Project was opened to the
public on 17th January 2024 at which of the following • Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a series of
commemorative postage stamps dedicated to the
places?
Ram temple in Ayodhya in New Delhi on 18 January
A. Puri B. Kochi 2024 and a book with stamps from around the
C. Mumbai D. Chennai world.
• The 48-page book contains stamps related to Ram
• Answer- A. Puri
from 20 countries including America, New Zealand.
• The 'Srimandir Parikrama Prakalpa' or the Jagannath Postage stamps have been made by incorporating
Temple Heritage Corridor project was opened to the five elements in its pictures.
public on 17 January 2024 in Puri, Odisha. • Prime Minister Modi released a total of 6 tickets
• The project is part of the state government's including tickets of Lord Ganesha, Lord Hanuman,
initiative to make the pilgrimage town a World Ram Mandir, Jatayu, Kevatraj and Maa Shabri.
Heritage City. January 17 was the third day of the • The first postage stamp of India was a paper stamp
Maha Yagya that began on the day of Makar issued from Karachi on 1 July 1852.
Sankranti.
• The world's first postage stamp was issued in Great
• It culminated with the Purnahuti by Puri Gajapati Britain on May 1, 1840.
King Dibyasingha Deb on the afternoon of 17th
January. 64. India's first solar-powered boat will operate in which
river?
• The temple heritage corridor has been constructed to
improve the visual connection between the devotees A. Ghaghra River B. Yamuna River
and the temple. C. Saryu River D. Ganga River
• The 75-metre corridor will provide seamless passage
• Answer- C. Saryu River
around the Meghnad Pacheri (outer wall) of the
Jagannath Temple. • For the first time in India, a solar-powered boat will
62. The 9th India International Science Festival has been operate on the Saryu River in Ayodhya, Uttar
Pradesh.
inaugurated in which city?
• The operation framework of this boat service has
A. Ghaziabad B. Faridabad
been prepared by the Uttar Pradesh New and
C. Jaipur D. Noida Renewable Energy Agency (UPNEDA).
• It has been prepared by the Uttar Pradesh New and • The main objective of this initiative is to develop
Renewable Energy Agency. investments and partnerships for advanced climate-
resilient agri-food systems in India between the
• At present, one boat has been completed and the
government, private sectors, farmer organizations
process of its testing phase is going on.
and financial institutions.
• This boat will be able to travel 30 people at a time
67. Central Board of Direct Taxes works under which
and it will operate from Naya Ghat in Saryu River.
ministry?
Travelers will be able to visit various historical
temples and heritage located on the banks of the A. Ministry of Education B. Ministry of Cooperation
river.
C. Ministry of Finance D. Ministry of Railways
65. CM Jagan Mohan Reddy unveiled the statue of social
justice in __________. • Answer- C. Ministry of Finance
A. Kurnool B. Nellore • The Central Board of Direct Taxes has released a

report informing that India's net direct tax collection
C. Vijayawada D. Visakhapatnam has increased by 160.52% from ₹6,38,596 crore in
• Answer- C. Vijayawada 2013-14 to ₹16,63,686 crore in 2022-23.
• India's direct tax-to-GDP ratio, which indicates the
• On January 19, CM Jagan Mohan Reddy
ratio of taxes to the country's overall economic
inaugurated the statue of Dr. BR Ambedkar in
output, rose to a 15-year high of 6.11 per cent at the
Vijayawada. It has been named the Statue of Social
end of the financial year 2022-2023. This figure is
Justice.
higher than the previous highest direct tax-to-GDP
• The Andhra Pradesh government built a 206-foot ratio of 6.3 per cent recorded in 2007-08.
Mahashilpam of Ambedkar. It is the tallest statue of
• CBDT is a branch of the Department of Revenue that
BR Ambedkar in the world.
operates under the Ministry of Finance.
• The statue is constructed on an 81-foot pedestal and
• The Central Board of Direct Taxes is a statutory
is 125 feet high.
authority that functions under the Central Board of
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar brought education to the Revenue Act, 1963.
depressed classes and rebelled against
68. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the
untouchability and authoritarian ideas.
General Bipin Rawat Stadium in ______.
66. 'An Investment Platform to Advance Climate
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Jammu and Kashmir
Resilient Agri Food Systems in India' has been
launched by ___. C. Uttarakhand D. Ladakh
A. Food and Agriculture Organization • Answer- B. Jammu and Kashmir
B. NITI Aayog • Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj
C. Ministry of Agriculture D. All of the above Sinha inaugurated the General Bipin Rawat Stadium
in Baramulla, North Kashmir.
• Answer- D. All of the above
• LG Manoj Sinha also joined the Vikash Bharat
• The 'Investment Forum for Advancing Climate Sankalp Yatra and inaugurated and laid the
Resilient Agri-Food Systems in India' was launched foundation stone of development projects worth Rs
by NITI Aayog, Ministry of Agriculture and FAO. 38 crore.
• The 'Investment Forum for Advancing Climate • By dedicating the name of the stadium to the public,
Resilient Agri-Food Systems in India' has been the Lieutenant Governor has paid tribute to the
jointly launched by NITI Aayog, Ministry of brave soldier, military strategist, General Bipin
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) and Rawat.
Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in New
• General Bipin Rawat has served in north Kashmir in
Delhi.
various capacities.
• It was launched during the two-day multi-
• He became the Chief of Army Staff on promotion.
stakeholder meeting held on January 18-19, 2024.
When he retired from the post of Army Army, he
• National priorities, investment opportunities, was appointed the first CDS of the country.
partnerships, technical assistance and cooperation
69. Which state has launched the 'Sadak Surakhya Force'
with stakeholders were discussed.
to reduce road accidents?
A. Punjab B. Rajasthan includes development and beautification of Maa
Samaleswari Temple in western Odisha.
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Maharashtra
• The project includes all round development of the
• Answer- A. Punjab temple, construction of a heritage corridor, facilities
• Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has launched for pilgrims, better access to the temple and
a new initiative 'Sadak Surakhya Force' (SSF) to development of the Mahanadi River front, among
improve traffic system and reduce road accidents in other things.
the state. • The state government has sanctioned Rs 400 crore
• With an aim to save around 3,000 precious human for the two-phase project.
lives annually by reducing road accidents in the • The project is being implemented in an area of 400
state, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann acres.
flagged off 129 high-tech vehicles of the country's
first 'Sadak Surakhya Force'. • Samaleswari or Samlei is considered to be the
presiding deity of the western-region of the state.
• According to available data, 17-18 people lose their Situated on the banks of Mahanadi, the goddess has
lives daily in road accidents in Punjab, which are been worshipped as 'Adishakti' for centuries in this
more than 500 per month and about 6,000 deaths per temple.
year.
72. Who among the following launched the Framework
70. Where was the biomass based compressed biogas for Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) in the
plant inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister agriculture sector and recognition protocol of
Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Hardeep Singh agroforestry nurseries?
Puri in January, 2024?
A. Arjun Munda B. Nitin Gadkari
A. Noida B. Aligarh
C. Raj Kumar Singh D. Kiren Rijiju
C. Meerut D. Badaun
• Answer- A. Arjun Munda
• Answer- D. Badaun
• The framework for carbon market in agriculture
• Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Union Minister sector has been launched by Agriculture and
Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated Hindustan Farmers Welfare Minister Arjun Munda.
Petroleum Corporation Limited HPCL's pioneering
biomass-based Compressed Biogas (CBG) in • He launched the Framework for Voluntary Carbon
Badaun, Uttar Pradesh. Market (VCM) in the agriculture sector and the
accreditation protocol of agroforestry nurseries.
• Foundation stones of biogas plants were also laid in
Sitapur, Jaunpur, Bareilly, Kannauj, Kanpur Dehat, • The framework is designed to promote a voluntary
Amethi, Bahraich and Fatehpur districts. 44 projects carbon market (VCM) in the agriculture sector.
worth 424 crore rupees inaugurated and foundation • The framework also aims to encourage small and
stones laid at various places in the state. medium farmers to avail carbon credits.
• The Chief Minister said that the CBG plant will solve • He said that introducing farmers to the carbon
the problem of stubble burning. Apart from this, this market will accelerate the adoption of environment-
plant will also be a source of additional income for friendly agricultural practices.
the farmers. He said that the state government is
73. Which edition of the Orange Festival was
encouraging farmers to set up CBG plants.
inaugurated in Kohima district of Nagaland?
71. Odisha CM inaugurates Samlei project in
Sambalpur. On which river bank is the Samaleswari A. Fourth B. Fifth
temple situated? C. Seventh D. Sixth
A. Brahmani B. Mahanadi • Answer- A. Fourth
C. Vaitarani D. Kalindi • The fourth edition of the Orange Festival was
• Answer- B. Mahanadi inaugurated in Kohima district of Nagaland.
• The fourth edition of the annual Orange Festival was
• Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated
held at Rusoma village in Kohima district.
the SAMALEI project in Sambalpur.
• The festival was inaugurated by Minister of Women
• The Samaleswari Temple Area Management and
Resources and Horticulture Salhotuonuo Kraus.
Local Economy Initiatives (SAMALEI) scheme
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• The two-day festival was organized under the theme • The first edition of the FIH Hockey 5s World Cup
"Organic Orange". will be held in Muscat, the capital of Oman. Both
men's and women's competitions will be held
• Rusoma is one of the most progressive orange
during the World Cup. Hockey5s is played with 5
producing villages in Nagaland.
players per team.
74. Where was the foundation stone of North East India's
• The FIH Hockey5s Women's World Cup 2024 will be
first naturopathy hospital laid recently?
held between January 24 and January 27.
A. Shillong B. Guwahati
• Hockey 5-S is a new and shorter version of hockey
C. Imphal D. Dibrugarh played with great speed and high skill.
• Answer- D. Dibrugarh • In this match of 20 minutes, there are five players in
both teams.
• AYUSH Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Assam
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the • The playing field for this shorter format is half the
foundation stone of the first Yoga and Naturopathy size of the regular field.
hospital in the Northeast. 77. Which cricketer has announced his retirement from
• The foundation stone of this 100-bed hospital was ODI cricket after Tests in January 2024?
laid in Dibrugarh, Assam. A. David Willey B. Naveen-ul-Haq
• With an aim to bring scientifically valid and useful C. David Warner D. Ricky Ponting
synergy between traditional knowledge of Yoga and
Naturopathy and modern tools of technology, the • Answer- C. David Warner
institute will be developed on about 15 acres (45
• Australian batsman David Warner announced his
bighas) of land at an investment of about Rs 100
retirement from ODI cricket.
crore
• Earlier, the two-time ODI World Cup winner had
3. Sports announced his retirement from his Test career after
Australia's Test against Pakistan in Sydney.
75. Who won the 'Women Under-19 title at the Scottish
Squash Junior Open 2023? • However, he will make himself available for
selection in the Champions Trophy in 2025.
A. Anna Quang B. Anahat Singh
• Warner has retired as the sixth-highest run-scorer in
C. Velavan Senthilkumar D. Dalyan Australian ODI history, scoring 6,932 runs in his 161
matches.
• Answer- B. Anahat Singh
• Warner will play the last Test match of his career
• India's young squash player Anahat Singh won the
against Pakistan in Sydney from 3 January 2024.
Women's Under-19 title at the 2023 Scottish Junior
Open squash held in Edinburgh (Scotland). • David Warner is second in the list after former
Australia captain Ricky Ponting to score the most
• Anahat defeated Robin McAlpine 11-6, 11-1 and 11-5
centuries in the ODI format.
in the final to win the title. Won the women's singles
title at the National Squash Championship' 2023. 78. Which woman set a new record for solo skiing in
December 2023?
• Won the gold medal in the under-15 girls category at
the 2023 British Junior Open squash. A. Meena Rastogi B. Harpreet Chandi
• Won the gold medal in the under-17 girls category at C. Mandvi Singh D. Rakhi Uttam
the 2023 Asian Junior Squash Championships.
• Answer- B. Harpreet Chandi
• Abhay Singh clinches bronze in Mixed Doubles in
both Preliminary Mixed Doubles Championships • Recently, Indian-origin British Sikh Army officer
and Asian Games. and physiotherapist Captain Harpreet Chandi has
claimed to have set a new world record.
76. Where will the FIH Hockey 5s World Cup 2024 be
held? • Known as Polar Preet for her Antarctic expedition,
Harpreet has become the fastest woman to complete
A. New Delhi B. Vienna a solo South Pole skiing expedition in the world.
C. Wellington D. Muscat • Harpreet, 33, of Indian origin, claimed in his blog on
31 December 2023 that "I have completed skiing in
• Answer- D. Muscat
31 days".
• His claims will be confirmed by Guinness World • The second Test match held in Cape Town between
Records and after that this third record will also be India and South Africa ended in just 107 overs (642
named after the first two. balls), making it the shortest Test match in cricket
history.
• Captain Chandy, had earlier trekked from Hercules
Inlet to Ready Glacier in the Antarctic between 13 • India managed to win the Newlands Test by seven
November 2022 and 23 January 2023. wickets and levelled the series 1-1. However, in the
79. Who won the Scottish Junior Open Squash U-19 process, he broke his previous record of 842 balls
against England in 2021.
title?
• The second shortest match in the history of Test
A. Saurav Ghoshal B. Anahat Singh
cricket was played between Australia and South
C. Aditya Jagtap D. Joshna Chinappa Africa (AUS vs SA) in 1935. The result of this match
played in Melbourne was out in 109.2 overs.
• Answer- B. Anahat Singh
82. Who has recently been voted the Pubity Athlete of
• Talented Indian squash player Anahat Singh has the Year 2023?
produced a brilliant performance to win the girls'
under-19 title at the 2023 Scottish Junior Open A. Cristiano Ronaldo B. Virat Kohli
squash held in Edinburgh. C. Max Verstappen D. Novak Djokovic
• and won a bronze medal in mixed doubles with
• Answer- B. Virat Kohli
Abhay Singh at both the Asian Games and the
inaugural Asian Mixed Doubles Championships. • Virat Kohli was adjudged the Pubity Athlete of the
Year 2023.
• He defeated Robin McAlpine by a margin of 11-6,
11-1, 11-5 in the final match. • Virat Kohli, who won a decisive 78-22 win against
Lionel Messi, has been named the Pubity Athlete of
• In the U-11 girls' category, Divyanshi Jain was the
the Year for 2023.
runner-up.
80. Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur inaugurated • Pubity, an online community with over 35 million
followers on Instagram, conducted an online survey.
the 'Beach Games'?
• The knockout-style voting process included Novak
A. Cox's Bazar Beach B. Marina Beach
Djokovic, Pat Cummins, LeBron James, Erling
C. Ghoghla Beach D. Marine Drive Haaland, Cristiano Ronaldo and Max Verstappen.
• Answer- C. Ghoghla Beach 83. Varun Tomar grabbed the top spot in the Asian
Olympic qualifiers in Jakarta. He is related to which
• Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur inaugurated
sport?
the 'Beach Games' held at Ghoghala Beach in the
Union Territory of Diu. A. Archery B. Shooting
• On this occasion, he said that due to this games, C. Wrestling D. Boxing
'Beach Games' will also be promoted in other states
• Answer- B. Shooting
and union territories of the country.
• Earlier, he attended the 'Mera Bharat' programme at • On January 8, Indian shooters made a brilliant start
Malala Auditorium in Diu. to their campaign by winning the gold medal in the
men's 10m air pistol team event at the Asian
• He further said that 45 lakh youth have registered Olympic Qualifiers in Jakarta, Indonesia.
their names on the 'Mera Bharat' platform so far.
• 20-year-old Varun Tomar topped the final with 239.6
81. The shortest cricket test match ever played between points. While his compatriot Arjun Cheema won the
which team? silver medal with 237.3 points. Mongolia's Devakhu
A. West Indies vs England B. India vs South Africa Enkhtaiwan (217.2) won the bronze.
C. England vs Australia D. Australia vs South • Earlier, the Indian team comprising Varun Tomar,
Arjun and Ujjwal Malik had earlier topped the team
Africa
event with a combined total of 1740 points. Iran and
• Answer- B. India vs South Africa Korea won the silver and bronze medals
respectively in the same event.
• The shortest 107-over cricket Test match in the
history of 147 years was played in Cape Town • India has already won 13 Olympic quota places in
between India and South Africa. shooting in rifle, pistol and shotgun events.
84. Which Indian won the gold medal in the 57kg • In this format since 2007, Rohit Sharma had played a
category at the Zagreb Open 2024 wrestling total of 149 matches so far.
tournament? • The Indian opener has an impressive record, scoring
A. Deepak Punia B. Yash Tushir 3853 runs in 149 matches, claiming a strike rate of
around 140 and registering four centuries in T201.
C. Vijay Kumar D. Aman Sehrawat
• Ireland's Paul Starlin, who has played 134 matches,
• Answer- D. Aman Sehrawat is second in this list. At the same time, the third
• Reigning Asian champion Aman Sehrawat clinched place is also the player of Ireland, the name of that
the gold medal at the Zagreb Open wrestling cricketer is George Dockrell, who has played 128 T20
tournament in Croatia after defeating China's Zo Internationals. That is, both these cricketers are still
Wanhao in the men's 57kg. behind Rohit.
• This was India's first medal in this edition of the 87. Which state bagged the highest number of medals in
ranking series. the first Multi-Sports Beach Games 2024?
• Olympians Deepak Punia (86kg) and Yash (74kg), A. Uttarakhand B Maharashtra

the other two wrestlers competing that day, failed to C. Madhya Pradesh D. Tamil Nadu
win medals.
• Answer- C. Madhya Pradesh
• Punia lost 2-6 to Kazakhstan's Azmat Daulatbekov
in the qualification round. However, Douletbekov • India's first multi-sports beach games "The Beach
reached the final and gave India a chance for a Games 2024" were held at Blue Flag certified
bronze medal through repechage. Ghoghla Beach in Diu.
85. How many medals did India get in the Asian • Madhya Pradesh emerged as champions in these
Shooting Championship 2024 held in Jakarta, games. Madhya Pradesh topped the medal tally
Indonesia? with a total of 18 medals, including 7 gold.
A. 19 B. 7 • Maharashtra won 14 medals, including 3 gold. Tamil
Nadu, Uttarakhand and hosts Dadra, Nagar Haveli,
C. 8 D. 6 Diu and Daman won 12 medals each. Assam won a
• Answer- A. 19 total of 8 medals including 5 gold.
• In the Asian Shooting Championship 2024, India has • The 'Beach Games 2024' was organized from 4 to 11
been on top with a total of 19 medals. India has won January 2024. Meanwhile, a total of eight games
7 gold, 6 silver and 6 bronze medals in this were organized in the Games.
competition. 88. India’s _____has become the first Indian to win a leg
• China is second with four gold, two silver and three in the 'Dakal Rally'.
bronze medals. A. Shivam Dubey B. Harith Noa
• The Asian Shooting Championship 2024 was held in C. Yogesh Singh D. Adam Zampa
Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia from 8 December
2023 to 11 January 2024. • Answer- B. Harith Noa
• India has secured 32 quotas for the Paris Olympics • India's Harith Noah has become the first Indian to
to be held in July 2024. Of these, the maximum 16 win a leg in the 'Dakal Rally'.
shooters have achieved this feat. • The German-born Kerala rider won the eighth stage
86. Who has become the first male cricketer to play 150 in the Rally-2 class.
matches in T20 International? • He was part of the Sherco TVS Rally factory team.
A. Joe Root B. Virat Kohli • In the seventh round, he had finished 16th despite a
C. Rohit Sharma D. David Warner cold. He is currently ranked 13th in the overall table.
• Answer- C. Rohit Sharma • One of the toughest rallies in the world, the famous
rally has been held every year from Paris, the capital
• Rohit Sharma has become the first male cricketer to of France, to Dakar in Senegal.
achieve 150 T20 International appearances.
89. Who inaugurated the 5th edition of Meghalaya
• Rohit achieved another feat when he surpassed 100 Games?
T201 wins against Afghanistan. He has become the
first international cricketer to do so. A. Rajnath Singh B. Draupadi Murmu
C. S. Jaishankar D. Narendra Modi • India's Deepti Sharma won the Best Women's
Cricketer award. Deepti has named this award for
• Answer- B. Draupadi Murmu
the first time.
• President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 5th 92. The 6th Khelo India Youth Games will be held from
edition of Meghalaya Games in Tura, Meghalaya. January 19 to 31 in which state?
• These games were started in the year 2001. Its fourth A. Odisha B. Madhya Pradesh
edition was organized in the year 2022.
C. Rajasthan D. Tamil Nadu
• In particular, it marks the opening occasion of being
held in Tura, which is different from its previous • Answer- D. Tamil Nadu
special venue in Shillong. Additionally, this edition
• On January 19, PM Modi formally inaugurated the
introduces traditional indigenous games to its
sixth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games
lineup, and this is the first instance where the
inauguration is done by the President of India. • The games will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru
Stadium in Chennai from January 19 to 31.
• 3000 athletes are participating in these games held
for 6 days. • This is the first time that the Khelo India Youth
Games are being held in South India.
90. Who has surpassed Viswanathan Anand to become
India's number one chess player? • The games will be played in four cities of Tamil
Nadu – Chennai, Madurai, Trichy and Coimbatore.
A. Rameshbabu Praggnanand B. Gukesh D
• Some sports, such as cycling, gymnastics,
C. Pentala Harikrishna D. Vidit Gujrathi
swimming, hockey, shooting, yoga and wrestling,
• Answer- A. Rameshbabu Praggnanand will be played at various other venues in the city
and suburban areas.
• Indian chess player Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
has defeated world chess champion Ding Liren in • The logo of the games includes the figure of poet
the 'Tata Steel Masters 2024' held in the Netherlands. Thiruvalluvar. On the other hand, 'Veera Mangai' is
the mascot of the Games.
• With this win, Praggnanandhaa became the second
Indian after Viswanathan Anand to beat the • Rani Velu Nachiyar, known as Veera Mangai, was
defending champions. an Indian queen who waged war against British
colonial rule.
• He has also become India's new number one chess
player, overtaking Anand in terms of live ratings. 93. Which batsman made the record for most centuries in
T20 Internationals?
• Praggnanandhaa, who started playing at the age of
5, became India's youngest ever and then world's A. Rohit Sharma B. Virat Kohli
second-youngest Grandmaster at the age of 12 in C. Suryakumar Yadav D. David Warner
2018.
• Answer- A. Rohit Sharma
91. Who won the Best Women's Cricketer award as the
'Player of the Month' for the month of December • Indian captain Rohit Sharma has scored his fifth
2023? century in T20 International.
A. Pat Cummins B. Nahida Akhtar • Along with this, he has also become the batsman to
score the most centuries in T20 International.
C. Deepti Sharma D. Hayley Matthews
• Rohit scored this century in the third and final T20
• Answer- C. Deepti Sharma match against Afghanistan at the M Chinnaswamy
• The ICC has announced the 'Player of the Month' Stadium in Bengaluru. Rohit scored 121 runs in 69
award for the month of December 2023. balls in which he hit 11 fours and 8 sixes.
• Australia captain Pat Cummins won the Best Men's • In this case, he left behind Suryakumar Yadav and
Cricketer award. Pat Cummins was given this award Glenn Maxwell, who have 4-4 centuries to their
after his brilliant performance in the three-match names.
Test series played against Pakistan. • Czech Republic's Sabawoon Davzi, New Zealand's
• He became the third Australian man to win this Colin Munro and Pakistan's Babar Azam are third in
award. Before him, Travis Head received this award terms of most centuries in T20I cricket. All three
in November. David Warner won the award in cricketers have three centuries in the T20I format.
November 2021.
94. Naorem Roshibina Devi has been adjudged 'Female C. Australia D. America
Athlete of the Year' by Wushu Vifaad. He belongs to
• Answer- C. Australia
which state?
• Janjic Sinner (Italy) defeated Daniil Medvedev in the
A. Assam B. Sikkim
Australian Open final in Melbourne to win his first
C. Tamil Nadu D. Manipur Grand Slam title.
• Answer- D. Manipur • He became the 27th individual men's singles winner
in Melbourne since the Open era began in 1969 and
• Naorem Roshibina has been awarded as the
the first Italian to achieve this feat.
Women's Wushu Player of the Year by the
International Wushu Federation. • Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka defeated Zheng Qinwen in
the Australian Open final to win her second Grand
• Roshibina from Manipur has received this title for
Slam title.
her outstanding performance in the Sanda category.
• At the age of 25, she combines her 2024 victory with
• Asian Games medallist Roshibina secured 93,545
her Australian Open 2023 victory.
votes, putting her at the forefront of Iran and China's
standoff. • 43-year-old Rohan Bopanna clinched his first men's
doubles Grand Slam title at the Australian Open
• Roshibina has been awarded the 2024 Arjuna
with partner Matthew Ebden (Australia). He
Award, bringing with her another high-level
defeated the Italians Simone Bolelli and Andrea
standard.
Vavasori.
• He won a bronze medal at the 2016 World Junior
• The 43-year-old Bopanna recently reached the
Wushu Championship, which is one of his
number one position in the men's doubles rankings.
achievements.
• Rohan Bopanna was also selected for the prestigious
95. Which country will host the 2027 World Test
Padma Shri Award 2024 this time.
Championship final?
97. Who won the goal in the men's 10m air rifle shooting
A. England B. India event at the ISSF World Cup 2024?
C. Sri Lanka D. Pakistan A. Arjun Babuta B. Mohit Bansal
• Answer- A. England C. Saurabh Chaudhary
• The schedule of all ICC events to be held between D. Divyansh Singh Panwar
2024-2027 has been revealed in which India has
hosted two ICC World Cups. At the same time, • Answer- D. Divyansh Singh Panwar
England has been given the responsibility of • India's Divyansh Singh Panwar won the gold medal
organizing the next two World Test Championship in the men's 10m air rifle shooting event at the ISSF
finals by the ICC. Pakistan are scheduled to host the World Cup 2024 in Cairo.
Champions Trophy in February next year.
• Olympian Divyansh Singh Panwar topped the
• India is hosting the Women's World Cup. The qualification round with a score of 632.4.
tournament will be held between October-
November. Apart from this, India will also host the • Indian shooter Sonam Uttam Maskar won the silver
Men's T20 World Cup with Sri Lanka in 2026. This medal in the women's category.
tournament is also to be organized in October- • It was Divyansh's fifth gold of the World Cup stage
November. overall and second individual gold after his last
• Pakistan will host the 2025 Men's Champions attempt at Putin in 2019. India now has two gold
Trophy. Namibia and Zimbabwe will co-host the and two silver medals to finish on top of the first
Men's U-19 World Cup in 2026. While the 2027 ISSF World Cup stage of the Olympic year.
Men's World Cup will be hosted by South Africa 98. Who won the FIH Hockey 5S Women's World Cup
and Zimbabwe. In 2027, Nepal will get a chance to title?
host the Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup with
Bangladesh. A. Netherlands B. India
96. Matthew Ebden, who won the title with Rohan C. Germany D. Pakistan
Bopanna in men's doubles at Australia Open 2024, • Answer- A. Netherlands
belongs to which country?
• The Netherlands women's hockey team has won the
A. Belarus B. Italy FIH Hockey 5S Women's World Cup title.
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• The Netherlands won the title by defeating India in • The IIT-B report envisages the use of drones for
the final played in Muscat. delivering vaccines to remote areas along with
medicines in emergency situations.
• The Netherlands defeated the Indian team by a big
margin of 7-2. Jyoti Chhatri and Rutaza Dadaso • According to the report, drones will be used for
scored for India but it was not enough to win. surveillance and traffic management.
• Poland's women's team finished third in this 101. Researchers from which IIT have modified plant
tournament cells of Nathapodites pneumoniae to increase the
production of anti-cancer drug Camptothecin?
4. Science & Technology
A. IIT Madras B. IIT Mandi
99. India Communication satellite GSAT-20 will be
C. Both (A) and (B) D. None of these
launched by which aerospace company in the second
quarter of 2024? • Answer- C. Both (A) and (B)
A. SpaceX B. Roscosmos • Researchers from IIT Madras and IIT Mandi
modified cells of a plant to increase the production
C. NASA D. European Space Agency
of anti-cancer drug camptothecin.
• Answer- A. SpaceX • The anti-cancer drug Camptothecin (CPT) is made
• Using the services of SpaceX for the first time, ISRO from an endangered plant called Nathapodites
will deploy its heavy communication satellite GSAT- pneumoniae.
20 through a Falcon-9 rocket in mid-2024. • About 1,000 tons of plant material is required to
• GSAT-20 can enable telecom providers to provide produce 1 ton of CPT.
very high-speed internet services. • Plant populations have declined by 20% and are on
• It weighs about 4,700 kg, which is much heavier the IUCN Red List.
than the launch capacity of ISRO's most powerful • Researchers at IIT Madras's Plant Cell Technology
rocket, LVM-3. Lab have developed a genome-scale metabolic
• For its heavy satellites weighing more than 4,000 kg, model for N. pneumoniae plant cells.
India depended on European launch provider • The research was funded by the Science and
Arianespace. Engineering Board (SERB) and the Department of
• The Falcon-9 is a reusable rocket that can carry a Science and Technology.
payload of more than 8,300 kg up to the GTO. It has 102. IIT Madras will open its campus in Kandy, which
made 285 flights to various locations in space. country?
• The flight of Indian satellites on Falcon-9 has been A. Sri Lanka B. Kenya
facilitated by NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the
commercial arm of ISRO, which had entered into a C. Iran D. South Sudan
launch agreement with SpaceX in 2023. • Answer- A. Sri Lanka
100. The __________ government has decided to launch a
• IIT Madras will open its campus in Kandy, Sri
drone mission for the use of drone technology.
Lanka.
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Maharashtra
• IIT Madras has decided to open a new campus in
C. Gujarat D. Uttar Pradesh Kandy, Sri Lanka.
• Answer- B. Maharashtra • The announcement was made by Sri Lankan

Education Minister Dr. Sushil Premajayatha.
• Maharashtra government notifies drone mission.
• Before the establishment of the new campus, a team
• The Maharashtra government has decided to launch of academicians will be sent by the Sri Lankan
Maharashtra Drone Mission (MDM) for the use of government to IIT Madras.
drone technology.
103. Researchers from which institute have developed a
• A five-year implementation plan has been prepared hot vaccine against the current strains of SARS-CoV-
by a team of experts from the Indian Institute of 2?
Technology (IIT)-Bombay.
A. IIT Delhi B. IISc Bengaluru
• The drone mission will be headquartered at IIT-B. It
will turn Maharashtra into a global drone hub. C. AIIMS Bhubaneswar D. IIT Kanpur
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• Answer- B. IISc Bengaluru • Co-founded by Bhavish Aggarwal, Krutrim has
quickly emerged as a major player in the field of
• Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Artificial Intelligence. Agarwal, known for his
Bengaluru (IISc) have developed a heat-tolerant innovative contributions through Ola and Ola
vaccine against all existing variants of SARS-CoV-2. Electric, is now bringing his technological capability
• This heat-tolerant vaccine will protect against both to the AI domain with Krutrim.
current and future variants of SARS-CoV-2. 106. Where will India's first research-based IIT satellite
• According to IISc, the RS2 antigen can also be stored campus be set up?
at room temperature for up to a month without the
A. Gandhinagar B. Hyderabad
need for cold storage.
C. Ujjain D. Bengaluru
• Generally, cold storage is required for vaccines in
the market. This will make the distribution and • Answer- C. Ujjain
storage of these vaccine candidates more affordable.
• The country's first research-based IIT satellite
104. Who inaugurated the ninth chapter of 'Capsule on campus will be set up in Ujjain. This will be a unique
Science, Technology and Applied Research' (Capster) institute of its kind in the country.
at MILIT, Pune?
• Ujjain will be a world-class research centre in
A. Ajay Bhatt B. Rajnath Singh futuristic technology, which will be set up at IIT
Indore's Deep-Tech Research and Discovery
C. Anil Chauhan D. Manoj Pandey
Campus Ujjain.
• Answer- C. Anil Chauhan
• The Ujjain Satellite Campus is an important project
• CDS General Anil Chauhan inaugurated the ninth that will benefit students, teachers and industrial
chapter of 'Capsule on Science, Technology and workers all over India and especially in Madhya
Applied Research' (Capster) at MILIT, Pune. Pradesh.
• Capster-09 is a three-day event. It has been • The satellite complex will house the Deep Tech
inaugurated on 17 January 2024. Research and Laboratory Discovery Center,
Discovery Center.
• The theme of CAPSTAR-09 is 'Artificial Intelligence:
Transforming Warfare'. 107. ISRO will launch a new weather satellite from Satish
Dhawan Space Centre. What is the name of the new
• It will see active participation of the armed forces,
satellite?
academia, DRDO labs and private defence
industries. A. VSAT-4DP B. INSAT-3DS
• The participation of leading private firms and C. NISAR-3DS D. INSAT 3DR
academic institutions is aimed at an initiative in
policymaking on AI for the armed forces. • Answer- B. INSAT-3DS
• CAPSTAR-09 is being organized as part of the 12th • Indian Space Research Organisation's new weather
Raising Day celebrations of the Military Institute of satellite INSAT-3DS, testing and review has begun.
Technology (MILIT). • On January 25, ISRO launched the satellite to the
• The Foundation Day function is celebrated every launch port at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in
year on 19 January. Sriharikota.
105. ________became India's first AI company to become a • INSAT-3DS is designed to provide advanced
unicorn. meteorological observations and improve weather
forecasting capabilities.
A. Razorpay B. Dream11
• The satellite has a 6-channel imager and a 19-
C. Petty D. Krutrim channel sounder for meteorological observations.
• Answer- D. Krutrim • It also has a data relay transponder (DRT) and a
search and rescue transponder.
• Ola Group's AI firm Krutrim has raised USD 50
million in a funding round led by Matrix Partners. • The INSAT-3DS satellites will be launched onboard
GSLV F14 in February
• It has become India's first AI company to become a
Krutrim unicorn.
• A startup with a valuation of more than a billion
dollars is called a unicorn.
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5. Obituaries 6. Appointments and resignations
108. Hindustani classical vocalist and music maestro, 110. Who has been appointed as the Chief Secretary of
Rashid Khan passed away, he belongs to which Rajasthan?
gharana?
A. Sudhansh Pant B. K. Radhakrishnan
A. Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana B. Banaras Gharana
C. Usha Sharma D. Kushal Singh
C. Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana D. Patiala
• Answer- A. Sudhansh Pant
Gharana
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)
• Answer- C. Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana headed by the Prime Minister recently announced
• Hindustani classical vocalist and music maestro, senior IAS officer Sudhansh Pant as the new Chief
Rashid Khan passed away in Kolkata on 9th Secretary of Rajasthan in a meeting.
January. • Sudhansh Pant replaces Usha Sharma who retired
• Rashid Khan was the great-grandson of Inayat recently.
Hussain Khan, the founder of Ustad Rampur- • Sudhansh Pant will also hold the additional charge
Sahaswan gharana. of Chairman of Rajasthan Mines and Minerals
• She won several awards including the Padma Shri Corporation Limited.
and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2006 in • The Chief Secretary is considered one of the highest
Gayaka officials in India's execution system. The senior-most
• In 2022, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the IAS of the Government of India is appointed as the
country's third highest civilian award. Chief Secretary.
• The West Bengal government also honoured Ustad • The Chief Secretary is the ex-officio head of the State
Rashid Khan with Banga Bibhushan and Sangeet Secretariat, the State Indian Administrative Service,
Mahasamman. the State Civil Services Board and all civil services
under the control of the State Government.
• Born in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, Rashid Khan was
the nephew of Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan. He 111. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the 16th
took his early training from Nana Ustad Nisar Finance Commission by the government?
Hussain Khan (1909-1993). At the age of 11, he gave A. Ritwik Ranjan Pandey B. Rajiv Mishra
his first stage performance.
C. Jagdish Bhagwati D. Arvind Panagariya
109. Famous classical singer Prabha Atre belonged to
which gharana, who passed away recently? • Answer- D. Arvind Panagariya
A. 'Kirana Gharana' B. 'Gwalior Gharana' • Arvind Panagariya has been appointed as the
Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission. Along
C. 'Rampur Gharana' D. 'Patiala Gharana'
with this, Ritwik Ranjan Pandey has been made the
• Answer- A. 'Kirana Gharana' Secretary of the 16th Finance Commission. The
names of other members of the commission will be
• Eminent classical singer and Padma Vibhushan
announced shortly, the notification said.
awardee Prabha Atre passed away at the age of 92.
• Arvind Panagariya was the first Vice Chairman of
• Prabha Atre was associated with the 'Kirana
NITI Aayog from January 2015 to August 2017.
Gharana' of Hindustani classical music.
• With this, during the G20 meeting recently, he
• In the year 1991, he was awarded the Sangeet Natak
worked as India's Sherpa.
Akademi Award along with Padma Shri (1990),
Padma Bhushan (2022), 'National Kalidas Award', • He has led the Indian team at G20 meetings during
'Tagore Akademi Ratna Award' and 'Hafiz Ali the presidency of Turkey (2015), China (2016) and
Khan’. Germany (2017).
• Prabha Atre learned classical music from Suresh • Panagariya has previously worked as the Chief
Babu Mane and Hirabai Barodkar of Kirana Economist of the Asian Development Bank. He has
Gharana. also served in various capacities at the World Bank,
International Monetary Fund and UNCTAD.
• Prabha Atre was born on 13 September 1932 in
Pune. She was rich in versatility. Apart from being a 112. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and
classical singer, she has done notable works in many Managing Director of Power Grid Corporation of
other fields India Limited (POWERGRID)?
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A. Santosh Jha B. Srikanth Kandikuppa C. Amit Kumar Singh D. R. Hari Kumar
C. Arvind Panagariya D. Ravindra Kumar Tyagi • Answer- A. Dinesh K Tripathi
• Answer- D. Ravindra Kumar Tyagi • Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi takes over as Vice
Chief of the Indian Navy.
• Ravindra Kumar Tyagi has been appointed as the
new Chairman and Managing Director of Power • Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi succeeds Vice
Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID). Admiral Sanjay J Singh, who has been appointed as
the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the
• Ravindra Kumar Tyagi will replace Srikanth
Western Naval Command.
Kandikuppa.
• Dinesh K Tripathi joined the Indian Navy on 1 Jul
• He had earlier held the post of Director (Operations)
1985. He was serving as the Flag Officer
in Powergrid.
Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval
• He has an extensive experience of more than three Command.
decades.
• He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy,
• He has also served as the Head of North Eastern Khadakwasla.
Region of POWERGRID.
115. Who became the new president of All India Rubber
• Power Grid Corporation of India Limited Industries Association (AIRIA)?
(POWERGRID) is one of India's leading Maharatna
A. Ravi Kumar B. Rishi Singh
CPSUs under the Ministry of Power.
C. Shashi Singh D. Hari Kumar
• Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL):
• It is a Maharatna CPSU of the Ministry of Power, • Answer- C. Shashi Singh
Government of India. • Shashi Singh became the new president of All India
• It was established on 23 October 1989. It is Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA).
headquartered in Gurgaon. • Shashi Singh has been elected as the new president
113. Name the Vice Admiral who has taken over as the of the All India Association of Rubber Industries
controller of warship production and acquisitions on (AIRIA).
January 1, 2024. • He will replace Ramesh Kejriwal as the president of
A. Sandeep Sinha B. Deepak Kapoor AIRIA.
C. B. Shivakumar D. Kiran Deshmukh • The elections were held during the Annual General
Meeting held in Mumbai on December 23, 2023.
• Answer- C. B. Shivakumar
• Prior to assuming the role of Chairman, Shri Shashi
• On 01 Jan 24, Vice Admiral B Shivakumar, AVSM, Singh was Senior Vice President of AIRIA.
VSM took over as Controller of Warship Production
116. On January 4, who has been appointed as the new
and Acquisition.
Secretary General of BIMSTEC?
• An alumnus of the National Defence Academy (70th
A. Indra Mani Pandey B. Vikas Sheel
Course), Vice Admiral B Shivakumar was
commissioned as an Electrical Officer in the Indian C. G. Rammohan D. Rashmi Shukla
Navy on 01 Jul 1987.
• Answer- A. Indra Mani Pandey
• He holds a master's degree in engineering from IIT
Chennai and a master's degree in management from • On January 4, veteran diplomat Indra Mani Pandey
Osmania University. took charge as the new Secretary General of
BIMSTEC.
• He has held various important appointments in Staff
and Material Branch at Naval Command • This is the first time that an Indian official has held a
Headquarters, Dockyard and Training key position in the regional grouping. Pandey is a
Establishments. 1990 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer.
• He has served on ships like Ranjit, Kirpan and • Prior to assuming the new assignment, he was
Akshay and has also commanded INS Valsura. serving as India's Permanent Representative to the
United Nations and other international
114. Who has taken over as the Vice Chief of the Indian organizations in Geneva.
Navy?
• Pandey took over as the fourth Secretary General of
A. Dinesh K Tripathi B. Sanjay Jasjit Singh BIMSTEC at the secretariat in Dhaka.
• He replaced Tenzin Lekphel of Bhutan. He will have • The government of India has appointed IAS officer
a tenure of three years in this prestigious post. Senthil Pandian C as the new Ambassador of the
117. Who has been appointed as the Chief Executive World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva.
Officer of Indian Olympic Association? • He will replace Brijendra Navneet, whose term ends
on March 31, 2024.
A. Raghuram Iyer B. Sanjay Jasjit
• Senthil Pandian C is currently serving as the Excise
C. Sanjay Khanna D. Dinesh Tripathi
Commissioner in Uttar Pradesh.
• Answer- A. Raghuram Iyer • Senthil Pandian C, a 2002 IAS officer of Uttar
• Raghuram Iyer was appointed as the Chief Pradesh cadre, will serve as India's ambassador to
Executive Officer of the Indian Olympic Association. the WTO for a tenure of three years from the date of
taking charge.
• He will be an ex-officio member of the Executive
Council without voting rights. 120. Who has taken over as the Chief of Staff of Southern
Naval Command?
• He is not an elected member but a salaried officer.
A. Dinesh Tripathi B. Upal Kundu
• According to the new rule prepared by a panel
constituted by the Supreme Court, the IAO will have C. Rajesh Pendharkar D. Hari Kumar
to appoint a CEO who will perform the functions of
• Answer- B. Upal Kundu
the predecessor secretary general.
• Rear Admiral Upal Kundu has taken charge as the
• The Indian Olympic Association is the governing
Chief of Staff of the Southern Naval Command.
body for the Olympic Movement and the
Commonwealth Games in India. • He is an alumnus of the Indian Naval Academy. He
was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1991.
• It is responsible for selecting athletes to represent
India at the Olympics. • He is an anti-submarine warfare expert. He
118. Who has been appointed as the Executive Chairman commanded the Guided Missile Frigate INS Trikand
and Missile Corvette INS Kuthar.
of National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)?
• He also commanded the erstwhile INS Akshay and
A. Raghuram Iyer B. Sanjay Jasjit
onshore units - INS Tanaji and INS Kadambh.
C. Sanjay Khanna D. Dinesh Tripathi
• He is a graduate of the Defence Services Staff
• Answer- C. Sanjay Khanna College (Wellington).
• The President of India has appointed Justice Sanjiv 121. According to the new law, election commissioners
Khanna, the senior-most judge of the Supreme will be appointed by the President on the
Court, as the acting chairman of NALSA. recommendation of a committee of _________.
• Sanjeev Khanna has replaced S.K. Kaul in this post. A. Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition and a Union
who retired on December 25. Cabinet Minister
• At present, the Chairman of NALSA is Chief Justice B. Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition and Chief
of India D.Y. Chandrachud. Justice of India
• The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) is a C. Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and a Union
statutory body established under the Legal Services Cabinet Minister
Authorities Act of the year 1987.
D. Chief Justice of India, Leader of Opposition and a
• The body provides free legal aid to the weaker Union Cabinet Minister
sections of the society.
• Answer- A. Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition
119. Who has been appointed by the Indian government
and a Union Cabinet Minister
as the new Ambassador of the World Trade
Organisation (WTO) in Geneva? • The Supreme Court refused to stay the new law on
the appointment of CECs and ECs.
A. Sameer Kumar Sinha B. Senthil Pandian C
• The Supreme Court has refused to stay the new law
C. Indra Mani Pandey D. Raghuram Iyer
for the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner
• Answer- B. Senthil Pandian C (CEC) and Election Commissioners (EC).
• However, a bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and A. Sue Redfern B. Anjum Chopra
Dipankar Datta agreed to examine the petitions
C. Sophie Devine D. Hayley Matthews
against the new law.
• Several petitions have been filed against the removal • Answer- A. Sue Redfern
of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the panel that • The International Cricket Council (ICC) has picked
has the power to choose the CEC and EC. Sue Redfern as the first female neutral umpire for a
• According to the new law, the Chief Election bilateral series.
Commissioner and other Election Commissioners • She has been named for the upcoming ICC Women's
will be appointed by the President on the Championship and T20I matches between Australia
recommendation of a committee comprising the and South Africa.
Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition and a
• Redfern has played for England and has experience
Union Cabinet Minister.
officiating in several World Cups.
122. Who among the following has become the new
• Sue played six Tests and 15 ODIs for England
member of UPSC?
between 1995 and 1999, including four matches at
A. R. G. Viswanathan B. Parveen Mehta the 1997 Women's ODI World Cup in India.
C. Sheel Vardhan Singh D. Aditi Roy Chowdhury 125. Who became the first woman Subedar of the Indian
Army?
• Answer- C. Sheel Vardhan Singh
A. Ishani Singh Jamwal B. Sania Mirza
• Sheel Vardhan Singh becomes new UPSC member.
C. Anandi Joshi D. Preeti Rajak
• The government appointed Sheel Vardhan Singh as
a member of the Union Public Service Commission • Answer- D. Preeti Rajak
(UPSC).
• Havildar Preeti Rajak has created history by
• He is a former Director General of the Central becoming the first woman to be promoted to the
Industrial Security Force. rank of Subedar in the Indian Army.
• A member of the Union Public Service Commission • The promotion was heralded as an important
(UPSC) is appointed by the President under Article milestone in military history.
316(11) of the Constitution of India.
• Subedar Rajak joined the army in December 2022
• The conditions of service of a UPSC Member are under the Corps of Military Police. She rapidly
governed by the UPSC (Members) Regulations, 1969. emerged as a pioneer in the sports arena, becoming
123. Who has taken charge as the Chief Staff Officer in the first outstanding female athlete in shooting to
the Eastern Naval Command? join the army as a sergeant.
A. Rajesh Pendharkar B. Biswajit Dasgupta • One of Subedar Rajak's most notable achievements
was securing a silver medal during the 19th Asian
C. Shantanu Jha D. K. L. Kulkarni Games held in Hangzhou, China.
• Answer- C. Shantanu Jha • Rajak is currently ranked sixth in India in the trap
women's event, she is in the Army Marksmanship
• Rear Admiral Shantanu Jha took over as the Chief
Unit (AMU) to prepare for the upcoming Paris
Staff Officer in the Eastern Naval Command.
Olympics in 2024.
• He took charge as Chief Staff Officer (Operations) at
126. Nitish Kumar took oath as the Chief Minister of
Headquarters, Eastern Naval Command.
Bihar for the _____ consecutive days after rejoining
• Prior to taking charge as Chief Staff Officer, he takes the NDA.
charge of Commodore (Strategy, Concept and
A. Seventh B. Ninth
Transformation) at Naval Headquarters.
• He is a recipient of the Navy Medal. He is a C. Eighth D. Tenth
navigation and direction specialist. • Answer- B. Ninth
• He has a Master's degree in Defence Studies from • After rejoining the NDA, Nitish Kumar took oath as
Madras University and International Security and the ninth consecutive Chief Minister of Bihar.
Strategy from King's College, London.
• Eight more ministers also take oath. The swearing-in
124. Who will be the first impartial female umpire ceremony of the new government was held at Raj
appointed by the ICC for a bilateral series? Bhawan Patna in Bihar.
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• Eight people, including some Bharatiya Janata Party 7. Important Days
(BJP) leaders, took oath as ministers in Nitish
129. Who has been elected as the President of the
Kumar's new Bihar cabinet.
Democratic Republic of Congo in December 2023?
• Vijay Kumar Sinha and Samrat Chaudhary were
appointed as the two Deputy Chief Ministers in the A. Dennis Kadima B. Felix Tsesikedi
new government of Bihar. C. Martin Fayulu
• Earlier, Nitish Kumar formed the Bihar government D. Anatole Collinet Makoso
in alliance with the Left and RJD in 2022.
• Answer- B. Felix Tsesikedi
127. Who was nominated by President Droupadi Murmu
to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament? • Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix
Tshisekedi has once again won the presidential
A. Uday Kotak B. Mahendra Singh Dhoni
election. Tshisekedi received more than 73 percent of
C. Anil Ambani D. Satnam Singh Sandhu the vote. Tshisekedi has won the presidential
election for the second time in a row. Felix
• Answer- D. Satnam Singh Sandhu Tshisekedi defeated opposition leader Moise
• President Droupadi Murmu has nominated Satnam Katumbi.
Singh Sandhu to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of • According to Denis Kadima, chairman of the
Parliament. Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI),
• Sandhu, who belongs to a farmer's family. In 2001, Tshisekedi received more than 13 million votes out
he established the Chandigarh Group of Colleges of a total of 18 million.
(CGC) at Landran in Mohali. • Felix's closest rival, businessman Moiz Kutumbi,
• He founded the Chandigarh University in 2012. received 18 percent of the vote. Another candidate,
Sandhu is a social worker who actively participates Martin Fayulu, received 5 percent of the vote.
in large-scale community efforts. 130. Every year January 1 is celebrated as the Foundation
• Additionally, he is committed to improving health Day of Defence Research and Development
and social welfare through his two NGOs, Indian Organisation. In which year was it established?
Minorities Foundation and New India Development A. 1954 B. 1958
(NID) Foundation.
C. 1935 D. 1969
128. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)? • Answer- B. 1958
A. Rahul Chaudhary B. Bijon Bhushan Nag • The Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO) celebrated its 66th Foundation
C. Anil Kumar Lahoti D. Bikramjit Nag
Day on January 1, 2024.
• Answer- C. Anil Kumar Lahoti • DRDO was formed in 1958 to make India self-reliant
• Anil Kumar Lahoti has been appointed as the new in science and technology, especially military
chairman of TRAI. technologies.
• Former Railway Board Chairman and CEO Anil • It is responsible for developing critical defence
Kumar Lahoti has been appointed as the new technologies and products to meet the requirements
chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of of the Indian Armed Forces.
India (TRAI). • DRDO filed over 141 patents this year and the
• The post was lying vacant for four months after P D number will increase significantly in the coming
Vaghela retired on September 30. years.
• Anil Kumar Lahoti shall assume charge for a period • DRDO's Major Achievements in 2023:
of three years from the date he assumes charge of • DRDO conducts flight test of 'Autonomous Flying
the office or till he attains the age of 65 years or until Wing Technology Demonstrator'.
further orders, whichever is earlier.
• DRDO successfully test-fired ballistic missile Agni
• During his 36 years career in Railways, he has Prime from Odisha coast.
worked in various positions in Central, Northern,
North Central, Western and West Central Railways 131. World Braille Day is celebrated on 04 January. When
and Railway Board was the first World Braille Day celebrated?
A. 2019 B. 2015
C. 2012 D. 2017 • The day also commemorates the return of Mahatma
Gandhi from South Africa to Mumbai on 9 January
• Answer- A. 2019
1915.
• World Braille Day was observed across the globe on • The decision to celebrate Pravasi Bharatiya Divas for
04th January 2024. the first time was taken as per the recommendations
• This day marks the birthday of Louis Braille, who of the High-Level Committee on Indian TDiaspora
invented the Braille script and was born in France in set up by the Government of India under the
1809. chairmanship of LM Singhvi.
• The United Nations has designated January 4 every • From the year 2003, the celebration of Pravasi Divas
year as World Braille Day. World Braille Day is was started. But in the year 2015 it was revised and
being celebrated since 2019. now it was decided to celebrate the Pravasi Divas
conference every two years.
• World Braille Day is celebrated to raise awareness
about the importance of Braille as a means of • The 17th PBD Conference was held in 2023 and the
communication for the human rights of blind and 18th PBD Conference will be held in the year 2025.
partial vision people. 134. World Hindi Day is observed annually on which
• The theme of World Braille Day 2023 is 'Reaching date?
out to blind and visually impaired persons’. A. 07 January B. 08 January
• Braille is a universal code rather than a language. It
C. 09 January D. 10 January
is a tool for writing and reading Sanskrit, Arabic,
Chinese, Hebrew, Spanish and other languages. • Answer- D. 10 January
132. When is National Bird Day celebrated annually in • World Hindi Day is celebrated on January 10 every
the country? year with the aim of giving special status to Hindi at
A. 5 January B. 3 January the global level.
• The day was first celebrated in 2006 in the context of
celebrating the anniversary of the first World Hindi
• Answer- A. 5 January Conference held in Nagpur on January 10, 1975.
• National Bird Day is celebrated every year on 5 • The theme of World Hindi Day this year is "From
January in the country. Hindi Traditional Knowledge to Artificial
Intelligence".
• The theme of this year's National Bird Day is 'right
to fight’. • According to the calculation of the World Economic
Forum, Hindi is one of the 10 powerful languages of
• According to a UN report, 12% of the 10,000 bird
the world.
species are on the verge of extinction.
• Former Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh,
• National Bird Day celebrations are celebrated to
announced the celebration of World Hindi Day
raise awareness of these ecological problems and to
every year on 10 January 2006.
protect and conserve birds worldwide.
• National Hindi Day is observed annually on 14th
• The celebration of this day was started in the year
September, which mainly focuses on the recognition
2002.
of Hindi language in India.
• The day was started with the initiative of the Avian
135. When is National Human Trafficking Awareness
Welfare Coalition.
Day observed every year to create awareness about
133. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention is organized at human trafficking?
an interval of how many years?
A. 07 January B. 10 January
A. Three years B. One year
C. Four years D. Two years
• Answer- D. 11 January
• Answer- D. Two years
• Every year January 11 is observed as National
• Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated every year on 9 Human Trafficking Awareness Day to create
January. This day is celebrated to mark the awareness about human trafficking.
contribution of the overseas Indian community in
the development of India.
• The day aims to raise awareness of the plight of January i.e. the birthday of Swami Vivekananda
human trafficking victims and to promote and since 1984.
protect their rights. • National Youth Day was celebrated for the first time
• Human trafficking is a criminal act that involves the in India on 12 January 1985.
exploitation of women, children, and men, forcing
• The theme of this year's National Youth Day is, 'It's
them into various forms of labor and sex work. All in the Mind', meaning everything is on your
• In 2007, the United States Senate confirmed a mind.
proposal to establish January 11 as National Human
• Swami Vivekananda was born on 12 January 1863 in
Trafficking Awareness Day. Calcutta. Swami Vivekananda did not live a very
• In 2010, President Obama dedicated the entire long life. At the age of 39, he took samadhi.
month of January to awareness and prevention of 138. The 76th Army Day celebrations of Indian Army Day
human trafficking. on 15th January 2024 is being held in which city?
136. When is the National Road Safety Week observed
A. Ahmedabad B. New Delhi
annually to create awareness about road safety?
C. Indore D. Lucknow
A. 12 to 18 January B. 10 to 16 January
• Answer- D. Lucknow
C. 09 to 15 January D. 11 to 17 January
• Indian Army Day is celebrated every year on
• Answer- D. 11 to 17 January
January 15 to remember the sacrifices of our soldiers
• National Road Safety Week is observed every year to protect India and its citizens.
from 11th to 17th January to create awareness about
• The event is being held outside the national capital
road safety.
for the second time. This year, the 76th Army Day
• It aims to educate people about the dangers of celebrations are being held in Lucknow.
irresponsible driving. • The theme of Indian Army Day in 2024 is "In Service
• The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of the Nation".
published road accident statistics in its annual report
• The theme is in line with the motto of the Indian
for 2022-23. Army, "Service Before Self", which prioritizes
• The report put the total number of accidents in 2021 national service over individual activities.
at 4,12,432. • For the first time, the best marching contingent for
• The National Safety Council (NSC) has appealed to the 76th Army Day Parade to be held on 15 January
its members to celebrate the 35th National Road 2024 will be selected using Artificial Intelligence.
Safety Month-2024 in January 2024. 139. January 16 is celebrated as National Startup Day. In
• National Road Safety Week was first observed in which year was the first 'National Startup Day'
1989. celebrated?
• According to the World Health Organization's latest A. 2015 B. 2022
Global Status Report on Road Safety, the annual
C. 2014 D. 2018
number of road traffic deaths in India has fallen by
5% to 1.19 million per year. • Answer- B. 2022
137. National Youth Day is celebrated every year on 12 • January 16 is celebrated every year as National
January as the birth anniversary of whom? Startup Day in India. On this occasion, events are
A. Subhash Chandra Bose B. Swami Dayanand organized across the country to promote the startup
ecosystem.
C. Mahatma Gandhi D. Swami Vivekananda
• The theme of National Startup Day 2023 was
• Answer- D. Swami Vivekananda "Today's Founders, Tomorrow's Leaders". In 2024,
Startup India is celebrating January 10-18 as
• National Youth Day is celebrated every year on 12
Innovation Week 2024 with the theme "Celebrating 8
January in the country. This day is celebrated as the
Years of Innovation".
birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced
• The United Nations declared 1984 as the
January 16 as 'National Startup Day' during an
'International Youth Year'. After which the
interaction with over 150 startups on January 15,
Government of India considered this and decided to
2022.
celebrate National Youth Day every year on 12
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• Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced (SCOMET) and export controls, systems and
January 16 as 'National Startup Day' during an international best practices.
interaction with over 150 startups on January 15, • It will ensure compliance related to dual use –
2022. export of industrial and military goods, software
• This decade will be the decade of technology in and technologies.
India. This decade will be called 'Techade'. Where 142. India Meteorological Department celebrated its _____
innovation, entrepreneurship and a healthy startup
year of establishment and service to the nation on
ecosystem will help in freeing innovation from the
15th January.
shackles of government processes and bureaucracy.
A. 75th B 50th
140. International Customs Day is observed on 26 January
to mark the founding of which organization? C. 100th D. 150th
A. World Bank B. World Trade • Answer- D. 150th
Organization
• The India Meteorological Department celebrated its
C. World Customs Organization D. International 150th year of establishment on January 15.
Labour Organization
• The Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar
• Answer- C. World Customs Organization attended the inaugural ceremony of the 150th year
of its foundation as the Chief Guest.
• International Customs Day is celebrated every year
on 26 January to highlight the contribution of • The event in New Delhi was attended by around
customs officers and agencies. 1200 delegates from across the country.
• The Customs Cooperation Council (CCC) officially • The forecast is issued by the IMD in collaboration
declared this date as International Customs Day in with the Ministry of Agriculture, State and Central
1953. Agricultural Universities and State Agriculture
Departments.
• The inaugural session took place in Brussels,
Belgium. In that session, the participants were from • Through accurate forecasts, a farmer belonging to a
seventeen European countries. BPL family with less than 2 acres of land in a rainfed
area gains Rs 12,500 using weather information.
• In 1994 the Customs Cooperation Council (CCC)
was renamed the World Customs Organization. It • At the same time, the country gains Rs 13,300 crore
currently has 182 member countries worldwide. in gross domestic product (GDP) every year
• The World Customs Organization is headquartered 8. Summits and Conferences

in Brussels, Belgium. Ian Saunders is its Secretary-
General. 143. Which edition of India-United States Trade Policy
Forum meeting was held in New Delhi?
141. When is Martyrs' Day observed annually to honor
the sacrifice of Mahatma Gandhi? A. 14th B. 13th
A. 31 January B. 30 January C. 16th D. 18th
C. 28 January D 29 January • Answer- A. 14th
• Answer- B. 30 January • The 14th India-US Trade Policy Forum Ministerial
Meeting was held in New Delhi.
• The National Conference on Strategic Trade Control
will begin in New Delhi on January 30. • Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and
US Trade Representative, Ambassador Katherine Tai
co-chaired the 14th India-United States Trade Policy
(NCSTC) will be organised by the Directorate
Forum (TPF) Ministerial Meeting.
General of Foreign Trade, Department of Commerce
in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs • The two leaders highlighted that TPF plays an
(MEA) and other government agencies. important role in strengthening flexible bilateral
trade and enhancing economic partnership between
• The conference will be held on January 30, 2024, at
the two countries.
Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
• The two Ministers also agreed to establish a Joint
• The conference will focus on India's strategic trade
Facilitation Mechanism (JFM) for reducing non-tariff
controls relating to specialized chemicals,
barriers.
organisms, materials, equipment and technology
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• They also committed to launch future joint • Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the
initiatives in certain areas, including trade in critical 12th General Assembly of the Asian Buddhist
minerals, customs and trade facilitation, supply Conference for Peace in New Delhi.
chains and high-tech products.
• The two-day 12th General Assembly was
144. Which is the edition of the World Economic Forum's inaugurated on January 17.
annual meeting held in Davos in January 2024?
• It was started in the year 1969 at the request of
A. 55th B. 54th Khambo Lama Samagin Gombozov.
C. 52nd D. 50th • This year's gathering will include participants from
member countries like Mongolia, Russia, Nepal,
• Answer- B. 54th Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Japan, Cambodia, Laos,
• The five-day 54th annual meeting of the World South Korea, Vietnam and Malaysia. Apart from
Economic Forum (WEF) is being held in Davos, this, special invitations have also been sent from
Switzerland from 15 January 2024. Bhutan, Myanmar and Thailand.
• The 54th meeting is being held at a time when the 147. Where is the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
world is grappling with multiple crises such as Summit being held?
climate change, conflicts and fake news. A. Baku, Azerbaijan B. Kampala, Uganda
• The theme of this year's meeting is 'Rebuilding C. New Delhi, India D. Belgrade, Yugoslavia
Trusts’.
• Answer- B. Kampala, Uganda
• During this, WEF chief Barge Brende has described
India as a major country with more than eight • The two-day 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
percent GDP. Summit began in Kampala, Uganda on January 19.
• More than 2,800 leaders from various countries are • The Indian delegation is led by External Affairs
participating in the 54th meeting. These include the Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.
heads of more than 60 states and governments.
• The theme of the 19th NAM Summit is "Deepening
• India is represented at the meeting by three Union Cooperation for Shared Global Prosperity".
ministers Smriti Irani, Ashwini Vaishnaw and
• The member countries will discuss global issues
Hardeep Singh Puri. He is accompanied by Chief
such as climate change and food insecurity. They
Ministers of three States and over 100 CEOs.
will also prioritise international law, cooperation on
145. Which country will host the 'Global Peace Summit' collective challenges and the multilateral system.
on Ukraine?
• The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), based on the
A. Switzerland B. USA Panchsheel doctrine, was founded in 1961 during
the Cold War.
C. Japan D. France
• The first NAM summit took place in September 1961
• Answer- A. Switzerland in Belgrade, Yugoslavia.
• A 'Global Peace Summit' on Ukraine will be held in 148. The National Conference on Strategic Trade Control
Switzerland. will begin in ________ on January 30.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited A. Hyderabad B. Chennai
Switzerland during which Swiss President Viola
Emherd proposed holding a peace summit to end C. Lucknow D. New Delhi
the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. • Answer- D. New Delhi
• Russia sent its troops to Ukraine on February 24,
2022, since then the conflict between the two
will begin in New Delhi on January 30.
countries has continued.
146. Where is the 12th General Assembly of the Asian
(NCSTC) will be organised by the Directorate
Buddhist Conference for Peace being held?
General of Foreign Trade, Department of Commerce
A. New Delhi B. Kathmandu in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs
(MEA) and other government agencies.
C. Dhaka D. Colombo
• The conference will be held on January 30, 2024, at
• Answer- A. New Delhi Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
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• The conference will focus on India's strategic trade • The NAM is a forum of 120 developing countries
controls relating to specialized chemicals, that do not formally align with or against any major
organisms, materials, equipment and technology power bloc.
(SCOMET) and export controls, systems and
• It aims to represent the political, economic and
international best practices.
cultural interests of the developing world.
• It will ensure compliance related to dual use –
• The group has 53 members from Africa, 40 from
export of industrial and military goods, software
Asia, 26 from Latin America and the Caribbean, and
and technologies.
53 from Europe from Belarus. It also has 18 observer
149. Where did the All India Conference of Directors countries and 10 observer organizations
General and Inspectors General of Police 2023 begin
on January 5? 9. Awards and Recognitions
A. Ahmedabad B. Jaipur 151. Who has been awarded the MS Swaminathan Award
C. Guwahati D. Lucknow 2024?
A. Abhijit Banerjee B. B. R. Kamboj
• Answer- B. Jaipur
C. Ritwik Ranjanam Pandey D. Raghuram
• The All-India Conference of Directors General and
Rajan
Inspectors General of Police 2023 began on January 5
at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur. • Answer- B. B. R. Kamboj
• It is a three-day conference. Prime Minister • The M S Swaminathan Award was given to
Narendra Modi will attend the summit on January 6 Professor B R Kamboj.
and 7.
• Pro. B.R. Kamboj Chaudhary Charan Singh is the
• During the conference, policing and internal security Vice Chancellor of Haryana Agricultural University.
issues such as cyber-crime, technology in policing,
counter-terrorism challenges, Left Wing Extremism • He has been honoured with this prestigious award
and prison reforms will be discussed. in recognition of his contribution as a scientist and
extension expert in the field of agricultural sciences.
• Deliberations on the roadmap for implementation of
the new criminal laws are also on the agenda of the • The award ceremony took place at the International
conference. Conference on 'One Health One World' held at
Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia Agricultural University
• Challenges posed by new technologies like AI, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
deepfakes and ways to deal with them will also be
discussed. • MS Swaminathan Award:
• The conference will be attended by Union Home • The M.S. Swaminathan Award was instituted in
Minister Amit Shah, National Security Advisor, 2004.
Minister of State for Home Affairs and senior • The first award was presented to Nobel Peace
officials. Laureate Dr. Norman E. Borlaug on 15 March 2005
150. Where will the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) by the then President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul
Summit to be represented by India's External Affairs Kalam.
Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar take place in January 2024? 152. Who was conferred the 'Nritya Kalanidhi' award on
03rd January 2024?
A. Porlamer, Venezuela B. Baku, Azerbaijan
A. Shriya Saran B. Meenakshi Seshadri
C. Tehran, Iran D. Kampala, Uganda
C. Vasanthalakshmi Narasimhachari
• Answer- D. Kampala, Uganda
D. Manju Warrior
• External Affairs Minister of India S. Jaishankar will
visit Uganda from January 15-20, 2024 to attend the • Answer- C. Vasanthalakshmi Narasimhachari
19th edition of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
• Classical dancer and choreographer
Summit.
Vasanthalakshmi Narasimhachari received the
• Strengthening ties with African countries and other Nritya Kalanidhi Award at the 17th Dance Festival
countries of the Global South will be the main focus of the Music Academy in Chennai.
during the visit.
• Edgar Pang Tze Chiang presented the award.
• Ms. Narasimhachari and her late husband M.V. A. Dr. Amritpal Singh
Narasimhachari was a dance teacher at the
B. Shirsendu Mukyopadhyay
Singapore Fine Arts Society.
C. L. P. Hemanth K. Srinivasulu D. B. R. Kamboj
• Ms. Narasimhachari described the award as an
important moment in her life. • Answer- A. Dr. Amritpal Singh
• The Music Academy in Chennai is a landmark • Recently the UK government has awarded Dr.
institution in the history of fine arts. Amritpal Singh the title of 'Knighthood' for his
• The Music Academy has also been the location of medical services.
Hindustani music and classical dance forms from • Dr Amritpal Singh is Professor of General Practice at
the rest of India and the world. Newcastle University.
153. Who will be awarded the 'Rashtriya Khel Protsahan • Newcastle University is located in the UK.
Puraskar' 2023 for Corporate Social Responsibility?
• Professor Amritpal Singh is a former former
A. Reliance Foundation B. Tata Group president of the British Medical Association and
C. NTPC founding Dean of Medicine at Durham University.
D. Odisha Mining Corporate Limited • Amritpal has been presented this award by Britain's
King Charles III.
• Answer- D. Odisha Mining Corporate Limited
156. _______in Madhya Pradesh has been awarded the
• The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has 'One District One Product' award for banana
announced the National Sports Promotion Awards processing.
2023.
A. Burhanpur B. Bhopal
• Odisha Mining Corporate Limited has been
C. Chhatarpur D. Chhindwara
awarded in the category of Promotion of Sports
through Corporate Social Responsibility. • Answer- A. Burhanpur
• Jain Deemed University, Bengaluru has been • Burhanpur district in Madhya Pradesh has been
awarded for identifying and nurturing budding and awarded the 'One District One Product' award for
young talent. banana processing.
• The winners will be felicitated by President • The award was presented at the 'Atmanirbhar
Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan on the 9th Bharat Utsav 2024' in New Delhi.
of this month.
• Burhanpur has been given this award for work in
154. Who won the title of Mrs. India One in a Million the field of banana production, trade and processing.
2023 on 4th January 2024?
• Burhanpur district manufactures banana chips,
A. Rijul Maini B. Rupika Grover banana powder, rakhis, furnishings, household
C. Sneha Nambiar D. Nandini Gupta items, mats, purses, baskets, footwear and other
products.
• Answer- B. Rupika Grover
• The 'One District One Product' scheme is being
• Rupika Grover, a 55-year-old model and actress implemented by the Department for Promotion of
from Jammu, became the oldest winner of Mrs. India Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce
One in a Million 2023. and Industry.
• Having a legal background, Rupika has actively 157. Who was awarded the Best Director award at the
advocated for women's rights and animal welfare Golden Globe Awards 2024?
and has also acted with Bollywood biggies.
A. Christopher Nolan B. Lily Gladstone
• Rupika also won several sub-titles such as "Bold &
C. Cillian Murphy D. Elizabeth Debicki
Beautiful Classic," "Fit Classic," and "Talented
Classic.“ • Answer- A. Christopher Nolan
• Mrs. India One in a Million is a beauty pageant • The 81st Golden Globe Awards will be held on
exclusively dedicated to the married women of the January 7 in Beverly Hills, California, USA.
country, including categories like Platinum, Gold
and Classic. • The Golden Globe Award 2024 is hosted by stand-
up comedian and actor Joe Coy.
155. Who has recently been awarded the title of
'Knighthood' by the UK government?
• In the Golden Globe Awards 2024, the film Barbie (Badminton) and Rankireddy Satwik Sai Raj
has been nominated in the most total 9 and (Badminton).
Oppenheimer in 8 categories. • 26 sportspersons, including cricketer Mohammed
• The Golden Globe Awards are awards given for Shami, were honoured with the Arjuna Award for
excellence in both American and international film their outstanding performance in sports and games.
and television. • Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: Established
• Christopher Nolan, director of the superhit film in the year 1991-1992.
'Oppenheimer', was awarded the Best Director-
• Arjuna Award: It was instituted in the year 1961.
Motion Picture Award at the Golden Globes 2024.
• Dronacharya Award: It was instituted by the
• Cillian Murphy won the Best Actor award for Best
Government of India in the year 1985.
Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama category.
160. How many Lok Sabha MPs have been selected for
158. Which country topped the source markets of tourism
the Sansad Ratna Award 2024?
in Sri Lanka in the year 2023?
A. Three B. Five
A. Nepal B. India
C. Four D. Seven
C. Australia D. Russia
• Answer- B. Five
• Answer- B. India
• 5 Lok Sabha MPs have been selected for the Sansad
• India tops the list of source markets for Sri Lanka's
Ratna Award.
tourism in 2023.
• Five Lok Sabha MPs, including BJP's Sukanta
• With over 3 lakh Indian visitors in 2023, India leads Majumdar and Shiv Sena's Shrikant Eknath Shinde,
as the primary source of tourists for Sri Lanka. have been selected for the Sansad Ratna awards,
• Improved connectivity, including resumption of air which were announced on January 7.
travel and ferry services, enhances tourism ties
• Sudhir Gupta (BJP), Amol Ramsing Kolhe (NC) and
between the two countries. Kuldeep Roy Sharma (Congress) are the other three
• Tourism contributes significantly to Sri Lanka's MPs selected for the award.
economy, generating US$2.1 billion in 2023,
• The awards will be presented at a function on
reflecting a positive growth trend.
February 17.
• India topped the source markets for tourism in Sri
• The awards are based on extensive performance,
Lanka in 2023. Sri Lanka received 1.487 million
with nominees selected by a jury committee headed
tourists last year, of which 20 per cent were from by Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Arjun
India. Ram Meghwal and former Chief Election
• A total of three lakh Indian tourists arrived in Sri Commissioner of India TS Krishnamurthy.
Lanka in 2023. Russia came second with 197,000 • The Sansad Ratna awards are conferred every year
tourists. to the top-performing parliamentarians on the basis
159. Who was awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel of their performance.
Ratna Award-2023 on 9th January 2024? 161. Who received the award for the cleanest city in the
A. Chirag Chandrasekhar Shetty category of more than one lakh population in the
Cleanliness Survey-2023?
B. Rankireddy Satwik Sai Raj
A. Indore and Bhopal B. Indore and Surat
C. Bhopal and Surat D. Surat and Patna
• Answer- B. Indore and Surat
• The National Sports Awards 2023 were presented by
President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held at • The Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023 were
Rashtrapati Bhavan on 9 January 2024. conferred by President Droupadi Murmu in New
Delhi.
• The winners of the National Sports Awards 2023
were announced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs • On January 11, Indore and Surat were jointly
and Sports on 20th December' 2023. declared India's cleanest city in the category of cities
with more than one lakh population under the
• The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award-2023
Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023.
was given to Chirag Chandrasekhar Shetty
• Indore has received this award for the 7th • She was the first Indian woman mountaineer to scale
consecutive time. Navi Mumbai got the third two 8000-meter peaks Mount Everest and Mount
position in this category. Makalu in 16 days.
• In the category with less than one lakh population, • He lost his life in an avalanche in the Uttarkashi hills
Saswad in Maharashtra, Patan in Chhattisgarh and of Uttarakhand on October 4.
Lonavala in Maharashtra secured the top three spots 164. Which foreign Navy chief was honoured with the
among the cleanest cities.
Guard of Honour at the lawns of South Block in
• In the category of states, Maharashtra won the first January 2024?
prize, Madhya Pradesh won the second prize and
A. General Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Ghafili
Chhattisgarh won the third prize for cleanliness.
B. Admiral Ahmed bin Riaz Al-Muter
• Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi and Prayagraj secured the
top two spots among clean Ganga cities. C. Colonel Yasir al-Rumayyan
162. Who was awarded the 'Indian of the Year' 2023 for D. Lieutenant General Abdulaziz bin Saud al-Muter
outstanding achievement by CNN-News18?
• Answer- A. General Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Ghafili
A. ISRO B. HAL
C. BARC D. DRDO • Chief of Staff of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces,
• Answer- A. ISRO Lieutenant General Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Gaffili,
was given a guard of honor at the South Block lawns
• Union Minister Jitendra Singh presented the "Indian in the National Capitol on January 11.
of the Year Award" for the year 2023 in the
• Diplomatic relations were established in 1947 with
'Outstanding Achievement' category to ISRO.
strong economic and socio-cultural linkages.
• The award was received by ISRO Chairman S
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed strategic
Somanath and Chandrayaan 3 Project Director P
partnership with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed
Veeramuthuvel.
bin Salman amid tensions in West Asia.
• The award citation states that the award recognises
• The leaders expressed concern over terrorism and
the work done by ISRO in pushing the boundaries of
civilian casualties while reaffirming commitment to
space exploration.
regional peace and security.
• In the year 2023, India's space agency demonstrated
• Economic Corridor for Development and Digital
unparalleled skill and flexibility in meeting
Connectivity between India, West Asia and Europe
challenges.
were discussed.
• 'Indian of the Year' (IOTY) was launched by CNN-
• Cooperation in the economic sphere is considered
News18, a national TV channel.
vital for regional peace and stability.
163. President Droupadi Murmu presented the Tenzing
165. Who was awarded the Best FIFA Men's Player
Norgay National Adventure Award, 2022 to ______.
Award?
A. Mohan Singh Kohli B. Arunima Sinha
A. Kylian Mbappe B. Erling Holland
C. Savita Kanswal D. Santosh Yadav
C. Pep Guardiola D. Lionel Messi
• Answer- C. Savita Kanswal
• Answer- D. Lionel Messi
• President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Tenzing
• Argentine superstar Lionel Messi won the Best FIFA
Norgay National Adventure Award, 2022 to Savita
Men's Player 2023 award.
Kanswal.
• The announcement was made at the Best FIFA
• Savita Kanswal (posthumously) received the
Football Awards ceremony in London on January
Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2022.
16.
• Savita Kanswal's father Radhey Shyam Kanswal
• He retained the title he won in 2022. Messi also won
received the award on behalf of his daughter Savita
the FIFA 2019 Best Men's Player award.
Kanswal.
• This is the third time in the last 4 years when Messi
• He has received the award for his achievements in
has received this award.
Land Adventure.
• He was previously recognised by FIFA as the
leading player in the men's game on five occasions –
in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2015, making it his • A total of 132 persons will be given the Padma
eighth individual award overall. Awards for this year 2024. Prominent among them
166. Who will be awarded the Assam state's highest honor are Vyjayanthimala, Konidela Chiranjeevi, M
'Assam Vaibhav'? Venkaiah Naidu, Bandheshwar Pathak and Padma
Subramaniam, while Mithun Chakraborty and Usha
A. Ranjan Gogoi B. Raghuram Rajan Uthup have been selected for the Padma Bhushan
C. Ratan Tata D. Amit Shah award.
• This year the 2024 list includes 5 Padma Vibhushan,
• Answer- A. Ranjan Gogoi
17 Padma Bhushan, and 110 Padma Shri awards.
• Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has
• Among the 2024 awardees, 30 are women.
recently announced that former Chief Justice of
India (CJI) and Rajya Sabha MP Ranjan Gogoi will • These awards will be given to the selected persons
be honoured with the 'Assam Vaibhav' award. by the President in March/April 2024 this year at
Rashtrapati Bhavan.
• While athlete Hima Das will be given the 'Assam
Saurav' award. 169. Three Indian scientists receive UK's prestigious
Blavatnik Prize. Which of the following is not one of
• For this year 2024, Assam Chief Minister Himanta
them?
Biswa Sarma has announced the 'Assam Baibhav'
highest state citizen award on January 16. A. Ankit J. Nair B. Rahul R. Nair
• A five-judge bench headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi C. Dr. Tanmay Bharat D. Mehul Malik
gave an important decision on Ayodhya 'Ram
• Answer- A. Ankit J. Nair
Mandir' in the year 2019.
167. _______ jointly won the Best Airport award at the • Professors Rahul R. Nair, Mehul Malik and Dr.
fourth edition of "Wings India Awards". Tanmay Bharat have been selected for the
prestigious Blavatnik Prize for Young Scientists in
A. Bengaluru and Delhi Airports the United Kingdom.
B. Hyderabad and Delhi Airports • The awards will be presented at a ceremony in
C. Hyderabad and Bengaluru airports London on February 27.
D. Chennai and Delhi airports • Dr. Tanmay Bharat has made significant
contributions in the field of chemical, physical and
• Answer- A. Bengaluru and Delhi Airports life sciences.
• Bengaluru and Delhi airports jointly won the best • Professor Rahul R. Nair contributed to the field of
airport award. chemical sciences leading to advances in materials
science and nanotechnology.
• Both the airports jointly won the award at the fourth
edition of "Wings India Awards" in the civil aviation • His research on graphene and other 2D materials
sector. has the potential to revolutionize various industries.
• Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M • Blavatnik Prize: It was founded in 2007 through a
Scindia presented the Wings India Awards 2024 at partnership between the Blavatnik Family
an event held in Hyderabad. Foundation headed by Leonard Blavatnik.
• Vistara won the Best Airline of the Year award. Air 170. Who won the Best Film (Popular) award at the
India has been recognized for international Filmfare Awards 2024?
connectivity. A. Animal B 12th Fail
168. How many personalities have been announced to be
C. Tere Vaste D. Joram
honoured with the Padma Vibhushan awards in the
year 2024? • Answer- B 12th Fail
A. Four B. Three • The 69th Filmfare Awards ceremony was held on 27-
28 January 2024 in Gandhinagar (Gujarat).
C. two D. five
• Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor won the Best Actor
• Answer- D. Five Award in a Lead Role for the film Animal, while
• The Padma awards were announced on the eve of Alia Bhatt won the Best Actress Award in a Lead
Republic Day on 25 January 2024. role for Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani.
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• Vidhu Vinod Chopra received the Best Director • The Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS)
Award for the film 12th Fail. enables seamless transfer of data and information
between various pillars of the criminal justice
• Along with this, 12th Fail won the Best Screenplay
system, such as courts, police, prisons and forensic
and Best Film (Popular) awards.
science laboratories.
• The film is based on Anurag Pathak's 2019 non-
173. According to Bloomberg data, who is the richest
fiction book about the real-life story of 12th failed
woman in the world?
IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma.
A. Iris Fontbona B. Jacqueline Mars
• Filmfare Awards: It first started in 1954 when the
National Film Awards were also established. C. François Bettoncott Mayes D. Alice Walton
171. Which of the following ministry's tableau has won • Answer- C. François Bettoncott Mayes
the first prize in the Republic Day Parade 2024?
• In December 2023, France's Francois Betancott
A. Ministry of Defence B. Ministry of Culture Mayaz (70) became the world's woman with a net
C. Ministry of Home Affairs worth of $ 100 billion. François Betancott Mayez's
net worth reached $100.1 billion, according to
D. Ministry of Finance Bloomberg data.
• Answer- B. Ministry of Culture • François Mayez is the chairperson of TwentyCastes,
• The tableau of the Ministry of Culture won the first the holding company of L'Oreal, the world's largest
prize in the Republic Day Parade 2024. cosmetics company, and vice chair of the board of
directors of the L'Oréal Group.
• The theme of the tableau was 'India: Mother of
Democracy'. • François Mayaz inherited the world's most famous
and largest cosmetic brand, L'Oreal, from his
• The tableau was a wonderful confluence of mother.
creativity and tradition. The excellent use of
anamorphic technology and the extensive • François Mayaz's mother also held the crown of the
presentation of India's cultural heritage mesmerized world's richest woman until her death in 2017.
the audience. • Elon Musk, the head of the electric car company
• The tableau showcased the evolution of democracy Tesla, has again become the world's richest person.
from ancient India to modern times through 3-D 174. Which state has topped in registering the highest
electronic visualization technology penetration rate on the Inter-Operable Criminal
Justice System platform?
10. Ranks and Reports
A. Bihar B. Uttar Pradesh
172. Which state topped in registering the highest
C. Jharkhand D. Madhya Pradesh
penetration rate on the Inter-Operable Criminal
Justice System (ICJS) platform? • Answer- B. Uttar Pradesh
A. Rajasthan B. Uttar Pradesh • In the inter-operable criminal justice system, Uttar
Pradesh ranked first in the country for the third
C. Tamil Nadu D. Madhya Pradesh
consecutive year.
• Answer- B. Uttar Pradesh
• Uttar Pradesh has been ranked first for the third
• Uttar Pradesh has been ranked first in registering consecutive year in registering the highest
the highest admission rate on the Inter-Operable admission rate on the Inter-Operable Criminal
Criminal Justice System (ICJS) platform for the third Justice System (ICJS) platform.
consecutive year. • Directorate of Prosecution Uttar Pradesh has so far
• The Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) filed 1,56,22,514 entries on the ICJS platform.
platform has been conceptualized by the e- • Madhya Pradesh is at the second position with
Committee of the Supreme Court and is 35,04,828 entries and Bihar at the third position with
implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs. 16,65,107 entries.
• The launch of the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice • The ICJS platform has been conceptualized by the e-
System (ICJS) platform has been launched by the e- Committee of the Supreme Court and implemented
Committee of the Supreme Court of India with the by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
preparation of 'National Policy and Action Plan for
Implementation of ICT in Indian Judiciary'.
175. Which country has topped Arton Capital's list of the 177. According to the Top Cities for Women in India
world's most powerful passports? (TCWI) 2023, which is the best city for women in
India?
A. France B. Germany
A. Jaipur B. Hyderabad
C. UAE D. Spain
C. Chennai D. Mumbai
• Answer- C. UAE
• Answer- C. Chennai
• Arton Capital is a global consulting firm. Recently
Arton Capital has released the list of the most • In terms of inclusivity and adaptability for working
powerful countries in the world. women, Chennai has emerged as the top Indian city
• The passport of 193 countries has been evaluated. for women in 2023.
• The assessment is based on Visa Free Entry, Visa on • The study is based on diversity, equity, and
Arrival, e Visa factors. inclusion (DEI) firm Avatar Group's Top Cities for
Women in India (TCWI) 2023.
• In this index, the passport of the United Arab
Emirates has been described as the most powerful • The study ranked 111 cities on the basis of social and
passport. industrial inclusion parameters towards nurturing a
conducive ecosystem.
• UAE passport holders can travel to 130 countries
without a prior visa. • Tamil Nadu cities top the list in both categories — 49
cities in the million-plus population category and 64
• Visa on arrival can go to 50 countries. cities in the less than one million population
• The UAE passport is so powerful that the holder can categories.
make visa-free entry in 123 countries. • Chennai topped the over million category and
• The second place in the index is jointly occupied by Tiruchirappalli ranked first in the under one million
Germany, Spain, France, Italy and the Netherlands. categories.
• Sweden, Finland, Luxembourg, Austria and • Among the 'Category 1' cities with population more
Switzerland have got third place. than one million, Chennai, Pune, Bengaluru,
Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Visakhapatnam,
• India's passport ranking is 66th in the Arton Capital Kolkata, Coimbatore and Madurai are the top 10
Passport Index. cities for women.
176. Who is the richest person in the world in the latest • Among the category 2 cities with population less
list released by Bloomberg Billionaires Index? than one million, Trichy, Vellore, Erode, Salem,
A. Elon Musk B. Mukesh Ambani Tirupur, Puducherry, Shimla, Mangalore,
Thiruvananthapuram and Belagavi emerged as top
C. Bernart Arnold D. Jeff Bezos 10.
• Answer- A. Elon Musk 178. What is the rank of Indian passport in the list of
• Recently the Bloomberg Billionaires Index released Henley Passport Index 2024?
the list of the world's richest individuals. A. 80th B. 82nd
• According to this list, Elon Musk is the richest C. 101st D. 85th
person in the world.
• Answer- A. 80th
• Elon Musk is the founder of Space X and CEO of
Tesla. His net worth is $219 billion. • The list of Henley Passport Index 2024, which ranks
the world's most powerful passport, has been
• In second place is Jeff Bezos with assets of $ 170
released.
billion.
• The Indian passport ranks 80th in the Henley
• Bernart Arnold of France is the third richest person
Passport Index 2024. It will allow Indian citizens to
in the world with a net worth of $ 167 billion.
travel to 62 countries without a visa. India's passport
• Mukesh Ambani is the richest Asian person. His net was ranked 80th in 2023.
worth is $97 billion.
• India shares its rank with Uzbekistan. India's
• He is the 12th richest person in the world. neighboring country Pakistan is ranked 101.
• 9 of the top 10 richest individuals in the world are • Japan and Singapore have held the top spot for the
from the United States. last five years.
• South Korea, Sweden and Finland are in second • IRFA index aims to provide a data-driven
place with access to 193 countries. assessment of the dynamics of Indian Railways
freight activity.
• Austria, Denmark, Ireland and the Netherlands rank
third, with access to 192 countries without a visa. • It combines factual data received from the Ministry
of Railways with survey responses from railway
• The least powerful passport in the world is that of
freight users.
Afghanistan. It has a reach of 28 countries.
• The IRFA index comprises of two important sub-
• Syria (103), Iraq (102), Pakistan (101) and Yemen
indices – the activity sub-index and the experience
(100) are among the countries with the least
sub-index.
powerful passports.
179. The Bloomberg Emerging Market (EM) local • The activity sub-index is based on the data released
by the Indian Railways.
currency index will include ______'s Fully Accessible
Route (FAR) bonds. • The experience sub-index is based on a survey of
railway freight users for the current quarter.
A. Italy B. India
• The survey also assesses the level of optimism of
C. Portugal D. France
railway freight users for the upcoming quarter.
• Answer- B. India 181. According to the think tank Centre for Research on
• The Bloomberg Emerging Market (EM) local Energy and Clean Air (CREA), which city topped the
currency index will comprise the Indian list of most polluted cities in India in 2023?
government's Fully Accessible Route (FAR) A. Greater Noida B. Begusarai
bonds.
C. Delhi D. Byrnihat
• It will run gradually from September 2024 for five
months. • Answer- D. Byrnihat
• Consequently, in September 2024, Indian FAR bonds • A report released on January 10 ranked Meghalaya's
will be included in EM local currency indices with Byrnihat as India's most polluted city in 2023.
an initial weight of 20% of their entire market value.
• According to the think tank Centre for Research on
• During the five-month period ending in January Energy and Clean Air (CREA), Meghalaya's
2025, the weight of FAR bonds will increase monthly Byrnihat topped the list of India's most polluted
with an increase of 20% of their full market value. cities in 2023.
• In January 2025, they will be weighted at their full • The highest annual average PM10 concentration of
market value (100%) across indices. 301 micrograms per cubic meter was recorded in
Byrnihat.
• Once Bharat FAR bonds are fully incorporated into
the Bloomberg Emerging Market 10% Country • Begusarai in Bihar (average annual PM10 level 265
Capped Index, their weight will be completely micrograms per cubic metre) and Greater Noida in
capped at 10%. Uttar Pradesh (228 micrograms per cubic metre)
180. Consider the following statements regarding the were the second and third most polluted cities.
Indian Railways Freight Activity (IRFA) Index. • Delhi, known for consistently high air pollution
levels during winters, was the eighth most polluted
1. Indian Railways Freight Activity (IRFA) Index has
city.
been introduced by Indian Railways.
• However, Assam's Silchar recorded the lowest PM10
2. IRFA index comprises of two important sub-
level of 29 micrograms per cubic metre in 2023.
indices – activity sub-index and experience sub-
index. 182. What is India's rank among the world's most
powerful armies in the Global Firepower Ranking?
A. 1 only B. 2 only
A. 3rd B. 1st
C. Both 1 and 2 D. none of these
C. 4th D. 2nd
• Answer- B. 2 only
• Answer- C. 4th
• The Indian Railways Freight Activity (IRFA) Index is
offered by Dun & Bradstreet and Jupiter Wagons. • Recently Global Firepower has released a ranking of
the countries of the world based on military
capability.
• According to the Military Strength Ranking Report • Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, Orissa and
2024, America's military capability has been rated Maharashtra were given the award for top
the highest in the list of the world's most powerful performance. Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya
armed forces. Pradesh, Assam and Andhra Pradesh were awarded
the leader category of startups.
• Russia is at number two in this list and China at
number three. • States with ambitious leadership: Bihar and Haryana
• India is fourth in this list. • States developing emerging startup ecosystem:
Chhattisgarh, Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir
• 145 countries of the world have been included in this
ranking. Neighboring country Pakistan is ranked • India has the world's third largest startup
9th. ecosystem.
• France is ranked 11th in this list. France is followed • A total of 33 States and Union Territories
by Brazil, Indonesia, Iran, Egypt, Australia, Israel, participated in the exercise.
Ukraine, Germany and Spain in the top 20 powerful 185. Which of the following has recently become the most
countries respectively.
valuable PSU?
183. According to the Union Ministry of Animal
A. ONGC B. LIC
Husbandry and Dairying, what is the rank of India in
the world in milk production of all types of cattle? C. NTPC D. GIC
A. 3rd B 1st • Answer- B. LIC
C. 4th D. 2nd • LIC has become the most valuable PSU.
• Answer- B 1st • Its share price reached ₹900 for the first time since it
was listed in May 2022. It has surpassed the State
• According to the report of the Ministry of Animal Bank of India.
Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India,
India is the world's largest producer of milk for all • On January 17, 2024, it has reached its 52-week high
types of cattle. in the stock market.
• India is contributing 24 per cent of the world's total • The market capitalization (m-cap) of LIC is now
milk production. more than that of State Bank of India.
• In the last nine years, milk production in the country • LIC's market capitalization crossed ₹5.66 lakh crore.
has increased by more than 57 percent. SBI's market cap currently stands at Rs 5.63 lakh
crore.
• The per capita availability of milk has increased to
459 grams per day in 2022-23. It was just 303 grams 186. India has emerged as the _______ largest source of
per capita per day nine years ago. tourists for the US.
• The way for such prosperity in the matter of milk A. Fourth B. Second
has been opened due to the Rashtriya Gokul C. Fifth D. Third
Mission.
• Answer- C. Fifth
• Rashtriya Gokul Mission scheme was launched in
December 2014. The objective was to develop and • India has emerged as the 5th largest source of
conserve indigenous bovine breeds in a scientific tourists for the US.
manner.
• The growing, affluent middle class and young,
184. Which states were awarded the best performance in intrepid Indians traveling to the United States have
the Startup Ranking Framework 2022? made India the fifth largest source of tourism in the
US, which is projected to grow 30% in 2024.
A. Gujarat B. Karnataka
• Indian tourists spend, on average, significantly more
C. Kerala D. All of the above
to the US than other international travellers, which is
• Answer- D. All of the above a significant portion of the $173.9 billion that
international tourists spend on tourism-related
• The Startup Ranking Framework 2022 report of goods and services during their visits to the US.
states was released by the Department for
Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). • Expenditure increased by about 30% in the period
January to October 2023 compared to the previous
• Gujarat, Karnataka and Kerala were awarded the year.
best performance in the state's startup ranking.
1EQ Monthly Current Affairs – JAN 2024 - Books and Authors
11. Books and Authors • The interest rate on the Sukanya Samriddhi Account
Scheme has been increased by 20 basis points to
187. In January 2024, the book ________ written by
8.2% for the January-March 2024 period.
Jaishankar Prasad was released.
• However, all other small savings schemes will
A. Four Stars to Destiny B. Why Bharat Matters continue to be offered at the same interest rates.
C. Breaking the Mold D. Anger Management • The Finance Ministry said that they will continue to
• Answer- B. Why Bharat Matters be offered at the same interest rate as they were
given from October to December of 2022.
• Jaishankar Prasad is currently the Indian External
190. Which bank has launched Green Rupee Term
Affairs Minister. Recently he has written the book
Deposit?
'Why Bharat Matters'.
• In this book, Jaishankar has explained the rise of A. IDBI Bank B. HDFC Bank
India through Ramayana. C. IDFC Bank D. State Bank of India
• It also talks about the India-China standoff. • Answer- D. State Bank of India
• According to the book, the year 2024 will be • State Bank of India has launched Green Rupee Term
strategically turbulent. Deposit.
• Many issues of 2023 will remain in 2024 as well. • The State Bank of India (SBI) has launched Green
• The global scenario in 2024 will be turbulent. Rupee Term Deposit for tenors of 1,111 days, 1,777
days and 2,222 days. These have been launched for
• But India is well positioned politically and
resident individuals, non-individuals, and NRI
economically to deal with the challenges.
customers.
188. Recently the book 'A Sea, Inside Me' was published,
• SBI Green Rupee Term Deposit will be given 6.65%
it is written by whom?
interest per annum to common customers investing
A. Amitav Ghosh B. Ajit Doval for 1111 days and 1777. At the same time,
C. Sanjeev Joshi D. Anil Chauhan customers investing money for 2222 days will be
• Answer- C. Sanjeev Joshi given 6.40 percent interest. The bank will pay
additional interest to senior citizens.
• National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chief of
Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan launched the • Currently, the deposit scheme is available through
book 'Ek Samander, Mere Andar written by Sanjeev branch networks. It will soon be made available on
Joshi, Deputy CEO of BrahMos Aerospace. YONO and internet banking services.
• Written by Joshi over the years, the book is a • The RBI's "framework for acceptance of
collection of 75 poems. green deposits" prohibits banks from offering
different interest rates on green deposits.
• These poems encompass a wide range of themes and
emotions, reflecting the depth and diversity of 13. Central, State Government Schemes &
Joshi's thoughts and experiences.
Committees
12. Banking and Economy 191. The government has distributed about 1.25 crore
property cards under the Swamitva scheme. In which
189. For the months of January to March 2024, the interest
year was the scheme launched?
rate on three-year fixed deposits has been increased
by 10 basis points to _______. A. 2016 B. 2020
A. 6.9% B. 6.5% C. 2018 D. 2014
C. 7.1% D. 6.7% • Answer- B. 2020
• Answer- C. 7.1% • Around 1.25 crore property cards have been

distributed by the government under the Swamitva
• Interest rates on two small savings schemes were scheme.
increased for January to March 2024.
• On the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day
• The interest rate on three-year term deposits for the (April 24), Prime Minister Narendra Modi
months of January to March 2024 has been increased distributed 35 lakh property cards out of these
by 10 basis points to 7.1%. property cards.
1EQ Monthly Current Affairs – JAN 2024 - Central, State Government Schemes & Committees
• According to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, the • Saxena has been holding such talks ever since he
work of flying drones in 2.89 lakh villages has been took charge in May 2022.
completed under the scheme.
• On Saturday, he interacted with imams, alims and
• The Ministry of Panchayati Raj further said that in muezzins of mosques across the city as part of the
the current year about 18 lakh participants have initiative, according to a statement from his office.
received training under Rashtriya Gram Swaraj
• As part of the initiative, Saxena will meet residents
Abhiyan (RGSA).
and farmers of Delhi's villages and hold an
• It was launched as a Central Sector Scheme on 24th interactive dialogue on Delhi Development
April 2020. Authority's 'Delhi Gramodaya Abhiyan' on January
2, 2024.
• Its main objective is to build a socio-economically
empowered and self-reliant rural India. 194. Recently the Central Government has extended the
tenure of PLI scheme for how many years?
• It will cover 6.62 lakh villages of the country by
2021-2025. A. Three years B. Two years
192. Which state government has decided to reduce the C. Four years D. One year
eligibility age for old age pension for tribals and
Dalits to 50 years in December 2023? • Answer- D. One year
A. Punjab B. Odisha • The Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended the

deadline of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI)
C. Jharkhand D. West Bengal scheme for automobile and auto components by one
• Answer- C. Jharkhand year with partial modifications. The decision has
been taken after getting the approval of the
• The Jharkhand government has reduced the Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS).
eligibility age for old age pension for tribals and
• Under the revised incentive scheme, applicants will
Dalits to 50 years.
be eligible for benefits for five consecutive financial
• Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced years starting from FY 2023-24.
that the eligibility age for old age pension for tribals
• The benefit of the incentive will be provided in the
and Dalits has been reduced from 60 years to 50
next financial year 2024-25.
years.
• The applicant approved under the scheme will be
• The government has taken this decision because the
eligible for benefits for five consecutive financial
death rate among tribals is high and they do not get
years.
jobs after 60 years.
• Also, if a company fails to increase the fixed sale
• When Jharkhand was formed in 2000, only 16 lakh
price beyond the previous year's limit, it will not get
people were getting the benefit of pension.
any incentive benefit for that year.
• Now about 36 lakh people above 60 years of age get
195. Which state has launched cashless healthcare facility
the benefit of pension.
under Ayushman Bharat in January 2023?
• In September 2023, the Jharkhand government
A. Haryana B. Punjab
decided to add the transgender community to its
universal pension scheme. C. Uttar Pradesh D. Rajasthan
193. Which Union Territory's Lieutenant Governor • Answer- A. Haryana
formally launched the interactive dialogue initiative
'Samvad @Raj Niwas'? • Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya inaugurated
the cashless health facility under the Ayushman
A. Jammu & Kashmir B. Delhi Bharat Scheme.
C. Lakshadweep D. Ladakh • The Haryana government has announced cashless
healthcare facilities for government employees and
• Answer- B. Delhi
their dependents in the new year.
• Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena formally
• During the inauguration programme, the Governor
launched the Samvad @Raj Niwas Samvad initiative
and the Chief Minister distributed Ayushman cards
and interacted with about 100 Imams, Alims and
to the beneficiaries.
Muezzins from across the city. He communicated
with religious clerics. • The state government had launched the scheme on a
pilot basis in November last year, initially involving
employees of the fisheries and horticulture • PM Vishwakarma Scheme:
departments.
• It was launched by the central government in
• Ayushman Bharat Yojana is one of the flagship September 2023.
schemes of the Government of India. It was
• The scheme includes five to seven days of basic
launched in 2018 under the National Health Policy
training.
2017.
• Under this scheme, a free modern toolkit worth ₹
196. Which state has launched Rajiv Gandhi Self
15,000 is also provided for trained Vishwakarma.
Employment Start Up Scheme to provide incentives
for self-employment opportunities? 198. Recently Haryana has launched the OTS scheme.
What is the full form of OTS?
A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Himachal Pradesh
A. On the Scene B. Opportunity to See
C. Tamil Nadu D. Odisha
C. One Time Settlement D. Open to Sky
• Answer- B. Himachal Pradesh
• Answer- C. One Time Settlement
• Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has announced the
commencement of Phase-11 of Rajiv Gandhi Self • Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has
Employment Start-up Scheme. launched the One Time Settlement-2023 (OTS)
scheme through the Excise and Taxation
• The initiative aims to set up solar power projects
Department.
(SPPs) for youth in the age group of 21 to 45 years.
• The scheme aims to address any tax payments
• The ultimate goal of this program is to promote the
outstanding prior to the implementation of GST.
'clean energy' initiative of the state government
through self-employment. • The scheme will be operational from January 1, 2024
to March 30, 2024.
• The government's initiative aims to set up Solar
Power Projects (SPPs) with capacity ranging from • From 1st January to 30th March 2024, businesses can
100 KW to 500 KW which contribute significantly to settle pre-GST tax obligations through the OTS-2023
the state's renewable energy goals. scheme.
• Under the scheme, participants can get a monthly 199. Which state government has launched 'Gunotsav
income of around Rs 20,000 for 25 years if they 2024' to evaluate the performance of 40 lakh students
install a 100 KW power plant on three acres of land. of government schools?
• Under the scheme, the beneficiary has to pay a A. Odisha B. West Bengal
security deposit of 10%. The government will
C. Assam D. Bihar
facilitate 70% bank loans and provide 30% equity.
197. Jammu and Kashmir became the first Union Territory • Answer- C. Assam
to implement PM Vishwakarma Yojana. When did • 'Gunotsav 2024' was launched by the Assam
the central government launch this scheme? government for a holistic evaluation of the
A. September 2014 B. September 2023 performance of students.
• It has been launched for a holistic assessment of the
C. September 2018 D. September 2022
performance of around 40 lakh students of 43,498
• Answer- B. September 2023 government schools in 35 districts of the state.
• Jammu and Kashmir became the first Union • Gunotsav, an initiative of the Assam government, is
Territory to implement PM Vishwakarma Yojana. covering all government primary and secondary
schools in the state.
• Jammu and Kashmir has implemented PM
Vishwakarma Yojana (PMVY). • Services of 18,098 external evaluators will be utilized
for this evaluation process starting in all primary
• PM Vishwakarma Yojana is an initiative to empower
and secondary schools of the state.
and enhance the skills of the craftsman community.
• 'Gunotsav 2024' will identify learning gaps in every
• The training programme for the first batch of 30
child and ensure quality education with grade-
trainees (Vishwakarma) in 'tailor craft' was
specific outcomes.
inaugurated at the Industrial Training Institute,
Shopian. • 'Gunotsav' was organized for the first time in 2017.
• The scheme is expected to be implemented in all the 200. Which state launched the Paying Guest Scheme to
districts of Jammu and Kashmir soon. enhance state tourism experiences in January 2024?
A. Jammu & Kashmir B. Tamil Nadu D. Distribution of food grains to poor students
C. Punjab D. Uttar Pradesh • Answer- B. Free training for SC/ST students
• Answer- D. Uttar Pradesh • "Yogyashree" was launched by CM Mamata
Banerjee for SC/ST students in West Bengal.
• Under 'Navya Ayodhya', the Uttar Pradesh
government launched the Paying Guest Scheme to • Named as "Yogyasri", a free training module has
enhance tourism experiences. been introduced for SC and ST students in West
Bengal for various entrance and competitive
• Locals were encouraged to offer homestays,
examinations.
showcase Awadhi culinary heritage, create jobs and
increase income. • The CM introduced a toll-free anti-ragging number
for students and said notification should be sent to
• Number of tourists expected to increase in Ayodhya,
all colleges and universities.
hotel rates will also increase; The scheme aims to
register 1,000 households, promote community • On January 8, the Chief Minister has launched this
participation and economic development. scheme at an event in Kolkata.
• Around 300-500k daily visitors are expected once the 203. In which state was the 'College Fagthansi Mission'
temple opens, with tourism projected to increase 10x launched recently?
by 2024.
A. Assam B. Meghalaya
• The Paying Guest Scheme is expected to leverage
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Manipur
this potential to increase the income of local people.
201. In December 2024, Union Minister Amit Shah has • Answer- D. Manipur
launched the 'e-Samridhi Portal' for ____producing • Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh launched the
farmers. 'College Fagathansi Mission' by laying the
A. Arhar dal B. Wheat foundation stone and inaugurating various
development projects in Bishnupur district.
C. Cotton D. Paddy
• The Chief Minister said that altogether 24 colleges
• Answer- A. Arhar dal had been taken up under the Mission and facilities
would be developed in each college at a cost of Rs
• Recently, Union Home and Cooperation Minister
2.5 crore.
Amit Shah has launched 'e-Samridhi Portal' for
'Arhar Dal' producing farmers. • In the first phase, one school each in each of the 60
assembly constituencies was taken up under the
• The portal aims to provide a single platform for
School Fagathansi Mission to develop infrastructure.
registration, procurement and payment of tur dal
farmers across India. • Later, another 60 schools were inducted, making a
total of 120 schools.
• It has been developed by the National Agricultural
Cooperative Marketing Federation of India and the • The state government had launched the School
National Consumer Cooperative Federation of India. Fagathansi Mission in 2019 to provide all the better
infrastructure and facilities in government schools.
• It has been launched for registration, procurement
and payment of tur/arhar dal producing farmers. 204. Who launched the Paradip Fishing Harbour project
on January 2024?
• It has been announced to make India self-sufficient
in the pulses sector by the year 2027. A. Nitin Gadkari B. Parshottam Rupala
• The process of registration, purchase and payment C. Dharmendra Pradhan D. Narendra Modi
on the portal will be available on a single medium.
• Answer- B. Parshottam Rupala
The entire process is farmer-centric wherein farmers
can track activities from self-registration to payment. • Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and
202. What is the primary objective of the "YogyaShree" Dairying Parshottam Rupala laid the foundation
scheme launched by Chief Minister Mamata stone for the modernization of Paradip Fishing
Banerjee? Harbour in Odisha.
A. Housing for Tribes • The Central Government has approved the proposal
of Paradip Port Authority for modernization and
B. Free training for SC/ST students upgradation of Paradip Fishing Harbour at a total
C. Drinking water for all estimated cost of Rs 108.91 crore with 100% central
financial assistance under Pradhan Mantri Matsya A. September 2023 B. May 2023
Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
C. November 2023 D. July 2023
• This fishing harbour project will be implemented by
Paradip Port Authority with a completion period of • Answer- C. November 2023
18 months. • PM Modi released the first installment to 1 lakh
205. Which state government has announced to launch beneficiaries of PMAY-G under PM-Janman Yojana.
Ram Lalla Darshan Yojana, a pilgrimage to the newly • PM Modi released the first installment of Pradhan
built Ram temple in Ayodhya? Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin under the Pradhan
A. Assam B. Meghalaya Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyay Mahaabhiyan (PM-
Janman).
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Chhattisgarh
• PM Modi released ₹540 crore as the first installment
• Answer- D. Chhattisgarh of the budget.
• The Chhattisgarh government will start the Ram • Since the launch of PM-Janman Yojana, projects
Lalla Darshan Yojana, a pilgrimage to the newly worth over ₹4,700 crore were approved through 9
built Ram temple in Ayodhya. ministries under the PM-Janman package.
• The decision was taken during the state cabinet • PM-Janman was launched in November 2023 for the
meeting held in Raipur. socio-economic well-being of Particularly
Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
• Shri Ram Lalla Darshan Scheme: To fulfill the
guarantee of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the • Its budget is about Rs 24,000 crore. It focuses on 11
state will send around 20,000 residents every year to key interventions through nine ministries.
Ayodhya for darshan of Shri Ramlala. 208. _____ launched 'One Vehicle One FASTag' initiative
• Eligibility: Open to Chhattisgarh residents in the age to increase the efficiency of Electronic Toll Collection
group of 18-75 who pass the health examination. System.
Persons with disabilities can accompany one family
A. Reserve Bank of India
member.
B. National Highways Authority of India
206. Which state government will launch Operation
AMRITH to control antibiotic abuse? C. Rail Development Authority
A. Assam B. Andhra Pradesh D. National Payments Corporation of India
C. Kerala D. Tamil Nadu • Answer- B. National Highways Authority of India
• Answer- C. Kerala • To promote a more efficient electronic toll collection
system for seamless movement at toll plazas, NHAI
• The Kerala government will launch Operation
has launched the 'One Vehicle, One FASTag'
AMRITH to control the misuse of antibiotics in the
initiative to prevent the misuse of the same FASTag
state.
for multiple vehicles.
• The Kerala Drug Control Department has launched
• NHAI FASTag encourages users to complete the
Operation AMRITH (Antimicrobial Resistance
'Know Your Customer' (KYC) process for their latest
Intervention For Total Health) to control antibiotic
FASTag in line with RBI guidelines.
abuse in the state.
• This is being done as FASTags with valid balance
• This initiative will be implemented with public
but will be deactivated or blacklisted by banks after
participation.
January 31 with incomplete KYC.
• Under the initiative, people will report pharmacies
• FASTag users will also have to comply with 'One
selling antibiotics without prescription to the Drug
Vehicle, One FASTag' and discard all FASTags
Control Department.
issued earlier through their respective banks.
• The state drug control department will deploy a
• NHAI has taken this initiative following recent
special squad. It will monitor the sale of antibiotics.
reports of multiple FASTags being issued for a
• Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is considered a particular vehicle and FASTags being issued without
silent pandemic by the WHO. KYC in violation of the RBI order.
207. PM Modi released the first installment to 1 lakh 209. What is the name of the project under which military
beneficiaries of PMAY-G under PM-Janman Yojana. history will be preserved?
When was the PM-Janman scheme launched?
A. 'Sun Chakra' B. 'Shaurya Chakra'
1EQ Monthly Current Affairs – JAN 2024 - Defense
C. 'Sudh Sankalan' D. 'Shaurya Sankalan' • MPLADS e-Sakshi mobile application has been
launched by Rao Inderjit Singh.
• Answer- D. 'Shaurya Sankalan'
• Rao Inderjit Singh is the Minister of State
• Military history will be preserved under the (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Statistics
'Shaurya Sankalan' project. and Programme Implementation.
• Under the project 'Shaurya Anthology: Digital • MPLADS e-Sakshi mobile application is for revised
Compendium of Military History', around 700 hours fund flow process under MPLAD scheme. The
of audio-visual material and 11 lakh pages of mobile app will provide convenience and access to
records on the 1948 Jammu and Kashmir conflict, MPs.
1961's Goa liberation and Indo-Pakistani wars of
1965 and 1971 have been archived. • The app will enable MPs to propose, track and
monitor projects at their fingertips.
• The initiative has been launched as part of the
Army's endeavour to preserve the glorious past of • It enhances decision-making processes and enables
the Army for posterity. quick responses to emerging needs or issues.
• More than 1,300 units, structures, regimental centres • It will streamline communication between MPs and
and military museums hold 700 hours of audio- concerned officials.
visual material and 1.1 million pages of records. 212. Which state government has launched a new scheme
• The audio-visual films are placed, digitized and named Mahtari Vandana Yojana 2024 in January
preserved in the 'Digital Archive Kiosk', which was 2024?
built at the United Services Institute of India, New A. Maharashtra B. Madhya Pradesh
Delhi.
C. Gujarat D. Chhattisgarh
210. PM Modi inaugurated three major infrastructure
projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore at a ceremony held • Answer- D. Chhattisgarh
in Wellingdon Island of which of the following
• Inspired by the successful implementation of the
state? 'Economic Government Ladli Behna Yojana'
A. Odisha B. Kerala organized by the Government of Madhya Pradesh,
the state of Chhattisgarh has recently launched a
C. Andhra Pradesh D. Tamil Nadu
new scheme named Mahtari Vandana Yojana 2024.
• Answer- B. Kerala • Under this initiative, the government aims to
• PM Modi inaugurated three major infrastructure provide financial assistance of one thousand rupees
projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore at a ceremony every month to women, total annual financial
held at Wellingdon Island in Kochi, Kerala. assistance of Rs 12,000.
• The projects inaugurated are the new dry dock • The amount received under the scheme will be
facility at Cochin Shipyard, Cochin Shipyard's directly deposited in the bank accounts of the
International Ship Repair Facility at Wellingdon beneficiaries.
Island and Indian Oil Corporation's LPG import
terminal at Puthuvypin. 14. Defense
• The new dry dock facility at Cochin Shipyard, built 213. Military exercise Desert Cyclone-2024 is being
at a cost of Rs 1799 crore, is the largest dry dock in organized between which countries?
India. A. India and Sri Lanka B. India and Maldives
• It can accommodate LNG carriers. It can also house
C. India and Australia D. India and UAE
large ships and oil rigs.
• The dual-purpose dry dock can be used for both • Answer- D. India and UAE
shipbuilding and ship repair. • The joint military exercise Desert Cyclone-2024
211. Who has launched the MPLADS e-Sakshi mobile between the armies of India and the United Arab
application for revised fund flow process under Emirates will be held in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan
MPLAD scheme? from 2nd January to 15th January 2024.
A. Amit Shah B. Jitendra Singh • Desert Cyclone aims to learn and share best
practices in urban operations.
C. Rao Inderjit Singh D. Narendra Modi
• The aim of this military exercise is to include
• Answer- C. Rao Inderjit Singh production and development of defense equipment
in possible areas of bilateral cooperation in the • The Armament Research and Development
defense field, joint exercises of the armed forces, Establishment (ARDE) and a Hyderabad-based
especially naval exercises, sharing of information on private firm launched an indigenous assault rifle
tactics and doctrines, etc. named 'Ugram' (Cruel) on 10 January 2024.
• The first India-UAE joint air force exercise was held • This is the first time that the Defence Research and
at Al Dhafra base in Abu Dhabi in September 2008. Development Organisation (DRDO) lab has
214. For the first time, IAF C-130 landed at _____ collaborated with a private industry to manufacture
Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) at night with a 7.62x51 mm calibre rifle.
Garud commandos. • DRDO's Director General of Armament and Combat
Engineering (ACE) Systems Shailendra Gade
A. Baramulla B. Srinagar
unveiled the rifle, which weighs less than 4 kg with
C. Anantnag D. Kargil a 500-meter firing range.
• Answer- D. Kargil • It was developed in less than 100 days.
• For the first time, IAF C-130 landed on Kargil ALG • It fires in both single and full auto mode.
at night with Garud commandos. • This rifle has 20 round magazines.
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) C-130 Super Hercules • The weapon will be tested in various weather and
tactical transport aircraft landed at the Advanced geographical conditions including altitude, desert
Landing Ground (ALG) in Kargil with Garud etc.
Special Forces.
217. 'Drishti 10 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)' was
• This is the first time that an IAF C-130J aircraft recently unveiled by?
landed at the Kargil airstrip at night.
A. Manoj Pandey B. Vivek Ram Chaudhary
• The transport aircraft had earlier made a day-
landing at the same location. C. R. Hari Kumar D. Narendra Modi
• The ALG is located at an altitude of about 10,000 feet • Answer- C. R. Hari Kumar
and is a restricted airstrip.
• Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar has unveiled the
215. Where will the 12th edition of Indian Navy's 'Drishti 10 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle' (UAV) at the
multinational exercise MILAN 24, be held? ceremony held at Adani Aerospace Park in
Hyderabad.
A. Mumbai B. Visakhapatnam
• The UAV began its journey from Hyderabad to
C. Kochi D. Port Blair
Porbandar as soon as the Navy joined maritime
• Answer- B. Visakhapatnam operations.
• The Indian Navy's multinational exercise, MILAN • The integration of Sight 10 into naval operations will
24, the 12th edition will be conducted at enhance the Navy's capabilities, strengthening
Visakhapatnam from 19 to 27 February 2024. maritime surveillance and readiness for
reconnaissance operations.
• MILAN is a biennial multinational naval exercise
started by the Indian Navy in 1995. • The Drishti 10 Starliner represents a state-of-the-art
intelligence, surveillance and military testing (ISR)
• It started in 1995 with the participation of four platform.
foreign countries (Indonesia, Singapore, Sri Lanka,
Thailand) under India's 'Look East Policy'. • It is an indigenously built unmanned aerial vehicle
(UAV).
• Look East Policy: Prime Minister Narasimha Rao
enunciated India's Look East Policy in 1992 with an • It was developed by Adani Defence and Aerospace.
aim to strengthen India's relations with Southeast • It is an all-weather military platform.
Asia.
218. New generation 'Akash' missile successfully test-
216. Defence Research and Development Organisation fired, it is which type of missile?
(DRDO) has launched an indigenous assault rifle by
which name? A. Surface-to-surface B. Surface-to-air
A. Ugram B. Sako TRG-42 C. Air-to-air D. Air-to-surface
C. A.K. 203 D. IMI Galil • Answer- B. Surface-to-air
• Answer- A. Ugram
• On January 12, 2024, the Defence Research and • It has been developed in collaboration with the
Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully National Centres of Excellence in academia and
test-fired the new-generation Akash (Akash-NG) industry.
missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at
• It is an indigenously developed secure, end-to-end
Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha.
mobile ecosystem. Which has been developed on
• This test was done on high-speed unmanned air 5G-technology.
targets at very low altitude.
• The encrypted ecosystem ensures data security due
• Akash is a new generation 'surface-to-air' missile to multilayer encryption.
defence system. 221. Which of its ships was recently decommissioned by
• "There is now a new version of Akash missile, the Indian Navy?
known as Akash-NG. The Akash-NG weapon
A. 'Kumbhir' B. 'Cheetah'
system will significantly enhance the air defence
capability of the Indian Air Force, making it a force C. 'Guldar' D. All of the above
multiplier. ‘’
• It can attack targets at 2.5 times the speed of sound,
and can detect and destroy targets flying at low, • Recently, Indian Naval Ships Cheetah, Guldar and
medium and high altitudes. Kumbhir have been decommissioned after four
decades of glorious service.
219. India and which country's Navy participated in the
first bilateral exercise "Ex-Ayutthaya"? • The decommissioning ceremony was held at Port
Blair and the three ships carrying the National Flag,
A. Malaysia B. Indonesia Naval Ensign and Decommissioning Pennants were
C. Thailand D. Myanmar lowered for the last time.
• The INS Cheetah, Guldar and Kumbhir were built as
• Answer- C. Thailand
Polnockny class ships at Gdynia shipyard in Poland.
• The Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy (RTN)
• These ships were commissioned into the Indian
conducted the first edition of the bilateral exercise
Navy in 1984, 1985 and 1986 respectively.
'Ex-Ayutthaya'.
222. India will export BrahMos to which country?
• 'Ex-Ayutthaya' symbolizes the importance of
Ayutthaya in two oldest cities, Ayodhya in India A. France B. Philippines
and Thailand. C. Sri Lanka D. Russia
• Historical heritage, rich cultural ties and shared
• Answer- B. Philippines
historical narratives reflect the connection between
the two cities. • According to Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO) Chairman Dr Sameer V
• The exercise was conducted between the two navies
Kamat, India is all set to commence export of ground
from 20 to 23 December 2023.
systems for BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to
• The 36th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated the Philippines.
Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) was also conducted
• The first set of BrahMos missile systems will be
along with the first bilateral exercise.
handed over to the Philippines by the end of March.
220. Who launched the Secure Army Mobile Ecosystem
• This is the largest ever defence contract by DRDO
‘SAMBHAV' recently?
with a foreign country, valued at USD 375 million.
A. Indian Army B. Indian Navy
• The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is a joint
C. Indian Coast Guard D. Indian Air Force venture between DRDO and Russia's NPO
Mashinostroyenia, and is considered one of the
• Answer- A. Indian Army
world's most successful missile programmes.
• The Indian Army has developed an indigenously • It is globally recognized as the foremost and fastest
developed "End-to-End Secure Mobile Ecosystem" precision-guided weapon and has played a key role
with quick connectivity on the go. in enhancing India's deterrence capabilities. The
• Which has been named 'SAMBHAV' (Secure Army Indian Army has integrated several BrahMos
Mobile Bharat Version). regiments into its armoury since 2007.
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223. Which edition of the 'SADA TANSEEQ' 2024 joint • NHAI joined hands with ISRO's NRSC to develop a
exercise to be held between India and Saudi Arabia "Green Cover Index" for National Highways.
is being organized? • The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
A. Third B. First signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) to
C. Fifth D. Second
develop a "Green Cover Index" for an extensive
• Answer- B. First network of national highways.
• The joint military exercise between the armies of • The main focus of the Green Highways Policy for
India and Saudi Arabia – 'SADA TANSEEQ' the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
commenced in Rajasthan on 29 January 2024. (MoRTH) and NHAI has been to make the highway
corridors green.
• This 'SADA TANSEEQ' will be organized in
Rajasthan till 10 February 2024. • The Green Cover Index will be a robust and credible
mechanism. It will provide a time-saving and cost-
• 'SADA TANSEEQ' is the first of its kind war exercise effective solution to generate a comprehensive
to be held between the two countries. estimate of greenery along National Highways.
• The aim of this exercise is to share the best military 226. In January 2024, India and __________signed an
activities and experience between the armies of the agreement for cooperation in renewable energy.
two countries. The exercise will promote military
cooperation and interoperability between India and A. Nepal B. Myanmar
Saudi Arabia. C. Bhutan D. Sri Lanka
15. Agreements and MoU • Answer- A. Nepal
224. Who has been elected as the President of the • India and Nepal sign an agreement for cooperation
Democratic Republic of Congo in December 2023? in renewable energy.
A. Dennis Kadima B. Felix Tsesikedi • As per the agreement, Nepal will export 10,000 MW
of power to India in the next 10 years.
C. Martin Fayulu D. Anatole Collinet
Makoso • India's Energy Secretary Pankaj Agarwal and his
Nepal counterpart Gopal Sigdel signed the bilateral
• Answer- B. Felix Tsesikedi agreement.
• Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix • The power agreement was signed during the 7th
Tshisekedi has once again won the presidential meeting of the Nepal-India Joint Commission.
election. Tshisekedi received more than 73 percent of • Nepal Electricity Authority and National Thermal
the vote. Tshisekedi has won the presidential Power Corporation Limited, India also signed an
election for the second time in a row. Felix MoU for cooperation in the field of renewable
Tshisekedi defeated opposition leader Moise energy.
Katumbi.
227. In January 2024, India and ___________ signed an
• According to Denis Kadima, chairman of the agreement to enhance cooperation in the
Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), hydrocarbon sector.
Tshisekedi received more than 13 million votes out
of a total of 18 million. A. Italy B. Kenya
• Felix's closest rival, businessman Moiz Kutumbi, C. Guyana D. France
received 18 percent of the vote. Another candidate,
• Answer- C. Guyana
Martin Fayulu, received 5 percent of the vote.
225. NHAI joined hands with _____________ to develop a • India and Guyana sign an agreement to enhance
"Green Cover Index" for National Highways. cooperation in the hydrocarbon sector.
• The Union Cabinet approved the signing of a
A. National Remote Sensing Centre
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between
B. National Board for Wildlife India and Guyana on cooperation in the
C. Central Road Research Institute Hydrocarbon sector.
• The MoU will be signed between the Ministry of
D. Centre for Environment Education
Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India
• Answer- A. National Remote Sensing Centre
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and the Ministry of Natural Resources, Republic of • Green liquid ammonia will be produced in this
Guyana. plant.
• The signing of the MoU will help in strengthening • The Foundation Day function is celebrated every
bilateral trade and promoting investments in each year on 19 January.
other.
• The MoU was signed at the Maharashtra pavilion
• The MoU will cover the entire value chain of here, which the state has set up to promote
hydrocarbon sector including sourcing of crude oil Maharashtra as an investment decision at the World
from Guyana, participation of Indian companies in Economic Forum annual meeting.
Exploration and Production (E&P) sector of Guyana,
230. A Memorandum of Intent (MoI) between India and
cooperation in the areas of crude oil refining etc.
____________ for cooperation in Medical Products
228. The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of an Regulation was approved.
MoU between India and the United State Agency for
A. Netherlands B. Norway
International Development (USAID/India) for
cooperation with Indian Railways with an aim to C. Nigeria D. Bulgaria
achieve Mission Zero Carbon Emission by which
• Answer- A. Netherlands
year?
• The MoU between India and the Netherlands for
A. 2040 B. 2030
cooperation in medical product regulation was
C. 2045 D. 2035 approved by the Union Cabinet.
• Answer- B. 2030 • A Memorandum of Intent (MoI) was signed between
India and the Netherlands on 7th November 2023 on
• The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of a cooperation in the field of Medical Products
Memorandum of Understanding between India and Regulation.
the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID/India). • The MoI seeks to establish a framework for
cooperation and exchange of information between
• This MoU is for collaboration of Indian Railways the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation
with an aim to achieve Mission Zero Carbon (CDSCO) and the Ministry of Health, Welfare and
Emission by 2030. Sports of the Netherlands.
• This will enable Indian Railways to reduce • This MOI will boost the export of medical products.
dependence on imported fuels like diesel, coal etc.
231. Which states signed an MoU with the Ministry of Jal
• On 5th January 2024, the Union Cabinet was Shakti to implement the modified Parbati-Kalisindh-
informed of the signing of the MoU between India Chambal-ERCP (Modified PKC-ERCP) link project?
and USAID/India on June 14, 2023.
A. Rajasthan, Gujarat
• The MoU provides for advanced energy solutions
and systems, utility modernization, regional energy B. Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
and market integration and facilitates private sector C. Gujarat, Maharashtra
participation and engagement.
D. Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh
229. The Maharashtra government has signed an
agreement with whom for the state's first green • Answer- B. Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
ammonia plant?
• Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh signed an MoU with
A. Tata Chemicals Limited B. Inox Air Products the Ministry of Jal Shakti to implement the modified
Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-ERCP (Modified PKC-
C. Deepak Fertilizers
ERCP) Link Project.
D. Chambal Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited
• On January 28, officials from Rajasthan, Madhya
• Answer- B. Inox Air Products Pradesh and the central government signed the
MoU.
• The Maharashtra government has inked an
agreement with Inox Air Products for the state's first • The project envisages integration of Parbati-
green ammonia plant with a capacity of 500,000 Kalisindh River Link Project with Eastern Rajasthan
MTPA. Canal Project.
• A total of US $ 3 billion will be spent on this project. • Under this Memorandum of Understanding (MoA),
Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and the Centre will
finalise terms and conditions related to water
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sharing, water exchange, sharing of costs and A. SEBI B. IRDA
benefits, implementation mechanism etc.
C. FSSAI D. IREDA
• The integration of the Parbati-Kalisindh River Link
Project with the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project was • Answer- D. IREDA
approved by the Special Committee for Interlinking • Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency
of Rivers in December 2022. Limited (IREDA) CMD Pradip Kumar Das has
232. NTPC Green Energy Limited has signed an declared 2024 as the 'Year of Human Resource
agreement with which state government for green Development and Discipline'.
hydrogen? • This move reflects IREDA's commitment to develop
A. Haryana B. Maharashtra and adopt new challenges while prioritizing the
development and discipline of its human resources
C. Tamil Nadu D. Uttar Pradesh to further the progress of the organization.
• Answer- B. Maharashtra • On the occasion of New Year 2024, Indian
Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited
• NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has entered
(IREDA) Chief Managing Director Pradeep Kumar
into an agreement with Maharashtra government for
Das has announced this.
development of green hydrogen and derivatives
(Green Ammonia, Green Methanol) up to 1 million • Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency
tonnes capacity per annum. Limited (IREDA):
• The agreement is for the next five years and will • Chief Managing Director of IREDA: Pradip Kumar
entail an investment of approximately ₹80,000 crore. Das.
• The plan includes development of pumped hydro • Founded since: 1987
projects of 2 GW and renewable energy projects with • Headquarters of IREDA: New Delhi
or without storage of up to 5 GW in the state. NTPC
plans to build 60 GW of renewable energy capacity • IREDA is a Miniratna (Category I) Company under
by 2032 the administrative control of the Ministry of New
and Renewable Energy, Government of India.
16. Miscellaneous Current Affairs 235. The 10th century Kadamba inscription has been
233. Who has been elected as the President of the found in Goa. What language is it written in?
Democratic Republic of Congo in December 2023? A. Kannada B. Sanskrit
A. Dennis Kadima B. Felix Tsesikedi C. Both A and B D. none of these
C. Martin Fayulu D. Anatole Collinet • Answer- C. Both A and B
Makoso
• An inscription dating back to the 10th century AD of
• Answer- B. Felix Tsesikedi the Kadamba period has been discovered at the
Mahadeva temple at Kakoda in South Goa.
Tshisekedi has once again won the presidential • Written in both Kannada and Sanskrit, reflecting the
election. Tshisekedi received more than 73 percent of linguistic diversity of the region during the 10th
the vote. Tshisekedi has won the presidential century.
election for the second time in a row. Felix
• The paragraph on this inscription begins with a
Tshisekedi defeated opposition leader Moise
wonderful sentence 'Be good' i.e. 'Swasthi Shri'.
Katumbi.
• This inscription encodes Talara Nevaiya about the
• According to Denis Kadima, chairman of the
death of his son Gundayya.
Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI),
Tshisekedi received more than 13 million votes out • It is in the literary style of the Talangre inscription of
of a total of 18 million. Jayasimha I of the then period.
• Felix's closest rival, businessman Moiz Kutumbi, • The epigraph (an inscription on a building, statue or
received 18 percent of the vote. Another candidate, coin) is engraved in Kannada and Nagari letters of
Martin Fayulu, received 5 percent of the vote. the 10th century AD and belongs to the Kadambas
of Goa.
234. Which institution has declared the year 2024 as the
'Year of Human Resource Development and 236. On January 1, 2024, the first cyclone of 2024, ____,
Discipline'? struck near Morombe in Madagascar.
A. Alvaro B. Jasper • Australian cricketer Shaun Marsh has officially
retired from professional cricket.
C. Hamun D. Michaung
• This comes after the Melbourne Renegades failed to
• Answer- A. Alvaro qualify through the playoffs in the BBL (Big Bash
• On January 1, 2024, the first cyclone of 2024, Alvaro, League) 2023-24.
struck near Morombe in Madagascar. • Their final match will be against Sydney Thunder
• The main difficulty when it rains in areas such as the with the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash
province of Moromebe is to move rainwater towards League.
the sea. • At the age of 40, Marsh enjoyed a successful career,
• More than 16000 people have been affected due to scoring over 5,200 runs and scoring 13 centuries in
this cyclone. Due to this disaster, 8400 people were all formats for Australia.
displaced. Tropical Storm Chenso made landfall on 239. The Himalayan Wolf is classified as _______ on the
Madagascar's northeastern coast on January 19, IUCN Red List.
2023.
A. ‘Critically Endangered’ B. ‘Vulnerable’
• Cyclone Freddy made landfall on the southeast coast
of Madagascar on February 21, 2023. C. ‘Extinct’ D. ‘Endangered’
• The cyclone in the American continent is called • Answer- B. ‘Vulnerable’

'hurricane'.
• The Himalayan wolf (Canis lupus chanco), a hunter-
• In the Philippines and Japan, it is called a 'typhoon'. gatherer found across the Himalayas, has been
• Cyclones in Australia are called willy-willy. evaluated for the first time in the International
Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
237. Which country has announced the launch of
desalination programme in Lakshadweep on January • The Himalayan Wolf is listed as 'vulnerable' on the
IUCN Red List. The assessment was done on June
2024?
27, 2023.
A. France B. Israel
• Based on population size estimates, the Himalayan
C. Australia D. Russia wolf is classified as 'vulnerable' under C2a(ii).
• Answer- B. Israel • The Himalayan wolf is found in the Himalayan
range of Nepal, India and the Tibetan Plateau. The
• Israel has announced that it is going to launch a number of which is reported only between about
desalination program in Lakshadweep on 9 January 2,275 and 3792.
2024.
240. After 33 years, a new species of silverline butterfly,
• Israel's move is expected to give a further boost to Cigaritis meghamalaensis, has been discovered in
tourism in the Indian archipelago amid the ongoing
____.
dispute over the Maldives.
A. Western Ghats B. Eastern Ghats
• Lakshadweep is also famous for its natural beauty. If
more investment is made in the field of tourism C. None of these D. Satpura Range
here, then it can be developed as a world-famous
• Answer- A. Western Ghats
tourist destination.
• Due to the oceanic location of Lakshadweep, there is • After 33 years, a new species of butterfly has been
a lot of problem of fresh drinking water here. discovered in the Western Ghats.
• Israel has a technology to convert salt water from the • A new species of silverline butterfly, Sigaritis
sea into freshwater, which is called desalination. meghamalaiensis, has been discovered in
Under this, minerals and other impurities present in Srivilliputtur Megamalai Tiger Reserve.
saline water are separated and made drinkable. • This is the first butterfly species to be found in the
238. Which country's cricketer Shaun Marsh has officially Western Ghats in 33 years.
retired from professional cricket? • The newly identified species was named after the
A. South Africa B. New Zealand Megamalai region – meaning 'cloud mountain'.
• The common name of this species was 'cloud-forest
C. Australia D. Sri Lanka
silverline'.
• Answer- C. Australia • The discovery has increased the number of Cigaritis
butterfly species from seven to eight.
241. Which year has been confirmed as the warmest year • India will incorporate Persian as one of the 9
on record? classical languages.
A. 2022 B. 2023 • Under the new education policy, the Government of
India has decided to include Persian as one of the
C. 2020 D. 2021
nine classical languages of India.
• Answer- B. 2023 • It was announced by External Affairs Minister S
• The 2023 Global Climate Highlights Report was Jaishankar, which is an important step towards
released by the EU's Copernicus Climate Change deepening cultural ties. S Jaishankar was on a two-
Service (C3S). day visit to Iran.
• 2023 has been declared the warmest year on record. • It will strengthen cultural, literary and linguistic ties
between Iran and India.
• According to the report, the global average
temperature in 2023 was 14.98 degrees Celsius. This • In 2004, Tamil was the first language of India to be
is 0.17 degrees Celsius higher than the global given the status of classical language.
average temperature of 2016. • Sanskrit (2005), Kannada (2008), Telugu (2008),
• 2023 was the first year in which all days were Malayalam (2013), and Oriya (2014) are the other
warmer than 1 degree Celsius compared to pre- languages declared as classical languages in India by
industrial times. the central government.
• Compared to the 1850-1900 pre-industrial period, 244. At which place in Gujarat have the remains of a
2023 was 1.48 degrees Celsius warmer. human settlement dating back to 800 BC been found?
• Since June, each month has been the world's A. Surat B. Vadnagar
warmest month on record compared to previous C. Porbandar D. Rajkot
years.
• Answer- B. Vadnagar
242. A rare Tibetan brown bear has been spotted in which
state of India? • Remains of a human settlement dating back to 800
BC have been found in Vadnagar, Gujarat.
A. Nagaland B. Manipur
• Remains of a 2,800-year-old human settlement have
C. Sikkim D. Meghalaya
been discovered in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's
• Answer- C. Sikkim village in Gujarat's Vadnagar.
• A rare Tibetan brown bear has been spotted in • The study was conducted by the Indian Institute of
Sikkim. A trap camera installed by the Sikkim Forest Technology, Kharagpur, the Archaeological Survey
Department and WWF-India recorded the Tibetan of India (ASI), the Physical Research Laboratory
brown bear in the highlands of North Sikkim. (PRL), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and
Deccan College.
• The discovery added a new subspecies to India's
mammal list. This rare Tibetan brown bear is • Evidence shows that human settlement was
omnivorous and generally eats marmot and alpine contemporary with post-Vedic/pre-Buddhist
vegetation. mahajanapadas or oligarchic republics.
• It is very different from the commonly found • Research shows that severe climate changes, such as
Himalayan black bear. drought, were a major factor in the rise and fall of
different states.
• It lives in alpine forests, grasslands and steppe with
an altitude of more than 4000 meters.
• The Tibetan brown bear is also called the Tibetan
blue bear. It is one of the rarest bear subspecies in
the world.
243. Which language has been included as one of the nine
classical languages of India under the New Education
Policy?
A. Arabic B. Malayalam
C. Kannada D. Persian
• Answer- D. Persian
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1. International Current Affairs C. Akshardham, India
1. India and Bangladesh started trade on which river? D. Angkor Wat, Cambodia
A. Ganga B. Kaveri • Answer- B. Abu Dhabi, UAE

C. Godavari D. Brahmaputra • PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Abu Dhabi's first
Hindu temple on February 2024. This is a significant
• Answer- A. Ganga achievement in the UAE's cultural and religious
• India and Bangladesh opened trade through Maiya inclusivity.
(West Bengal)-Sultanganj (Bangladesh) river ports • PM Modi inaugurated the temple of Bochasanwasi
on the Ganges River. India's Minister of State for Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan (BAPS) in Abu
Ports, Shipping and Waterways Santanu Thakur Dhabi and also participated in the first aarti of the
flagged off the first cargo ships to carry stone from temple.
Maiya Inland Customs Port.
• About 700 crores have been spent on the
• Minister of State for Shipping Khalid Mahmood construction of this temple and it is built in about 27
Chowdhury along with Pranay Verma, High acres.
Commissioner of India to Bangladesh inaugurated
the Sultanganj-Godagari Port of Call in Bangladesh • The idol of Lord Shiva, his family, Radha-Krishna ji,
and flagged off a cargo ship from Sultanganj to Sita-Ram ji, Jagannath ji and Tirupati Balaji is also
Maiya Port in India. installed in this temple. The architecture of the
temple is also amazing.
• The distance between Maiya Port and Sultanganj
Port is 16 km, out of which 4.5 km is in waterways in • PM Modi used a hammer and chisel to write a
India and 11.5 km in Bangladesh. message 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' on the stone
inside the temple.
• According to an official statement from the
Bangladesh side, once the inland waterway route 4. In which country was the world's largest one-day
becomes operational, each cargo will be able to election held?
transport 200-300 tonnes of cargo, reducing pressure A. Indonesia B. Malaysia
on road transport.
C. Australia D. Nepal
2. The world's first air taxi will open in which city?
• Answer- A. Indonesia
A. Berlin B. Singapore
• The world's largest one-day election was held in
C. London D. Dubai
Indonesia. Voting for the world's largest one-day
• Answer- D. Dubai election in Indonesia has concluded.
• At the World Government Summit 2024, Dubai • General elections were held in Indonesia on 14
signed agreements to launch the world's first air taxi February 2024 to elect the President, Vice President,
service. and People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
• The agreements will pave the way for the • Voting took place in three time zones. Indonesia is
deployment of city-wide electric air taxi service and the third largest democracy in the world with about
Vertiport network. 205 million voters.
• Joby Aviation S4 is an innovative aircraft designed 5. The Prime Minister unveiled a commemorative
to carry four passengers along with one pilot. stamp and coin to commemorate the ______
anniversary of Srila Prabhupada.
• It is powered by four battery packs and has a
maximum range of 161 km and a maximum speed of A. 150th B. 110th
321 kmph. C. 120th D. 100th
• It will reduce noise pollution as compared to
• Answer- A. 150th
helicopters. The air-taxi network will start its
operations in 2026. • The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, attended the
150th birth anniversary celebrations of Srila
3. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the temple of
Prabhupada at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati
Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan
Maidan.
(BAPS) Sanstha in February 2024. Where is it located?
• The Prime Minister paid homage to him by
A. Doha, Qatar
unveiling a commemorative stamp and a coin.
B. Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Prabhupada ji was a Gaudiya Vaishnava guru and a deploy the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) across
preacher of Sanatan Hinduism. France.
• He founded ISKCON (International Society for • NIPL was incorporated as a wholly-owned
Krishna Consciousness). subsidiary of NPCI on April 3, 2020.
• ISKCON is a monotheistic tradition within the Vedic 8. Which country has become the first country in the
or Hindu culture, belonging to the Gaudiya- European Union to issue 'Digital Schengen Visa'?
Vaishnava sect.
A. Finland B. Austria
6. Which country is the partner in the 37th Surajkund
C. France D. Belgium
International Crafts Mela held in Faridabad,
Haryana? • Answer- C. France
A. Kyrgyzstan B. Uzbekistan • France has launched the initiative to issue Digital
C. Tanzania D. Thailand Schengen visas, becoming the first country in the
European Union to issue these visas.
• Answer- C. Tanzania
• Specific eligibility criteria have been outlined for
• The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu non-EU nationals seeking digital visas.
inaugurated the 37th Surajkund International Crafts • Digital Visa will replace the sticker with a
Mela at Surajkund in Faridabad, Haryana on cryptographically signed barcode.
February 2, 2024.
• The Schengen countries are part of the Schengen
• Its lively celebration will continue till February 18. Agreement which was established in 1995.
• Gujarat and North Eastern Handicrafts and 9. Who has recently set the record for spending the
Handlooms Development Corporation are the most time in space?
cultural partners in this year's Surajkund
International Crafts Mela. A. Oleg Kononenko B. Kristina Koch
• Tanzania is the partner country of this year's fair. C. Scott Kelly D. Andrew Morgan
• In the 2023 edition, eight states were featured as • Answer- A. Oleg Kononenko
theme states at the fair, including Assam, Arunachal
• Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has set a new
Pradesh, Nagaland, Sikkim, Manipur, Meghalaya,
world record for the most time in space, having
Mizoram, and Tripura.
spent 878 days or more than nearly two and a half
7. Which country has become the first European years.
country to accept UPI?
• Oleg Kononenko surpassed the record set by
A. Belgium B. Austria compatriot Gennady Padalka.
C. Denmark D. France • According to the European Space Agency, Oleg
Kononenko began his space career as an engineer
• Answer- D. France
and first made his first space trip in 2008.
• The Unified Payment Interface (UPI) has been 10. Which of the following country's government has
formally launched at the Eiffel Tower in Paris. approved a visa-free policy for Indian citizens?
• UPI was formally launched at the Republic Day A: Saudi Arabia B. Iran
celebrations held in France.
C. Israel D. Iraq
• Indian tourists can now buy tickets for the Eiffel
Tower through UPI. • Answer- B. Iran
• Eiffel Tower is the first merchant to offer UPI • The Iranian government has announced a visa-free
payments in France. travel policy for Indian citizens. Visa-free policy for
• France has become the first European country to Indian citizens has been approved by the Iranian
accept UPI. government.
• India and France resolved in 2023 to build a • This visa-free policy will be valid for tourism
partnership to empower their citizens and their full purposes only.
participation in the digital century. • The policy allows Indian nationals holding ordinary
• An agreement was signed by France's Lyra Collect passports to enter Iran without a visa.
and NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) to
• However, this admission can only take place once • 176 out of 300 MPs supported the proposal in
every six months for a maximum stay of 15 days. Parliament. There were 76 votes against the
resolution. This is a milestone for human rights and
• Indian nationals must obtain the requisite visa from
this decision shows the progressive nature of
the relevant representatives of Iran in India if they
Greece.
intend to stay longer, enter more than one within six
months, or require other types of visas. • The new law will allow same-sex couples to adopt
11. A health emergency was declared in _____ due to a and get full parental recognition.
surge in dengue fever cases. • However, Greece introduced civil partnerships for
same-sex couples almost a decade ago.
A. Rio de Janeiro B. Tokyo
14. Nawaf Salam was elected as the new President of the
C. Manaus D. São Paulo
International Court of Justice (ICJ) for a three-year
• Answer- A. Rio de Janeiro term. They belong to which country?
• A health emergency was declared in Rio de Janeiro, A. Nigeria B. France
Brazil, amid a surge in dengue fever. C. Italy D. Lebanon
• The Brazilian government has declared a health
• Answer- D. Lebanon
emergency in Rio de Janeiro to control dengue cases.
• 10 care centers have been opened and emergency • Lebanese judge Nawaf Salam was elected as the new
operation centers have been built. president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)
for a three-year term.
• Cases of the mosquito-borne disease quadrupled in
Brazil in January. • Salam began his ICJ journey in 2018, and now he
holds the highest judicial position worldwide.
• Rio has recorded 10,000 cases so far this year,
compared to 23000 cases in the whole of 2023. • Nawaf Salam was elected president of the ICJ in The
Hague replacing US judge John Donoghue.
12. Who became the new President of Indonesia?
• Nawaf Salam is the second Arab and first Lebanese
A. Naib Bukele B. Nadia Calvino judge to be elected as president.
C. Prabowo Subianto D. Olzas Bektenov • The International Court of Justice (ICJ) was
established in 1945 by the Charter of the United
• Answer- C. Prabowo Subianto
Nations and began work in April 1946. It is the
• Officially, Prabowo Subianto won the Indonesian principal judicial organ of the United Nations which
presidential vote. is located in the Peace Palace of The Hague
(Netherlands).
• His victory has been declared as 'the victory of all
Indonesians'. According to quick ballots, he has 15. Recently, a statue of Khasi freedom fighter U Tirot
secured nearly 60% of the vote. Sing has been unveiled in ________________.
• Born in Jakarta in 1951, Prabowo is the son of A. Shillong B. Dhaka
famous Indonesian economist Sumitro
C. Kolkata D. Dispur
Jojohadikusumo. He joined the Indonesian Military
Academy in 1970 and later became part of the • Answer- B. Dhaka
prestigious Kopasas unit after graduation.
• A statue of Khasi freedom fighter U Tirot Singh was
• In May 1998, when anti-Chinese riots broke out unveiled in Dhaka.
across Indonesia, Prabowo was leading the Kopasas.
• The statue of U Tirot Singh has been unveiled at the
13. _____________ has become the first conservative Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre in Dhaka.
Christian country to legalize same-sex marriage.
• U Tirot Singh was a freedom fighter from the Khasi
A. Greece B. Argentina Hills who rebelled against British colonialism.
C. Costa Rica D. Armenia • Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Sniabhalang Dhar
and India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh
• Answer- A. Greece
Pranay Verma jointly unveiled the statue.
• Greece has become the first conservative Christian
• Tirot Singh was a tribal chieftain known as the 'Hero
country to legalize same-sex marriage. Greek
of the Khasi Hills' of Meghalaya.
Parliament passes law to legalise same-sex marriage.
16. Which country has become the 119th member of the
International Solar Alliance in February 2024?
A. Qatar B. Chile • It is a digital health platform for sharing knowledge
and digital products between countries.
C. Malta D. Albania
• It was one of the three priority areas agreed upon
• Answer- C. Malta during India's G20 presidency in 2023.
• On February 19, Malta became the 119th country to • Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and
join the International Solar Alliance. India's Representative to the UN Arindam Bagchi
• The ISA is an alliance of more than 120 signatory were also present at the launch of the Global
countries that aims to reduce dependence on non- Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH).
renewable sources of energy such as fossil fuels. 19. Who was sworn in as Malaysia's 17th monarch on
• On February 19, Christopher Katjar, Permanent January 31?
Secretary of the Maltese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, A. Frederick X B. Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar
signed the ISA Framework Agreement.
C. Gabriel Attal D. Tshering Tobgay
• The forum seeks to develop and deploy cost-
effective and transformative energy solutions • Answer- B. Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar
powered by the sun to help member countries
• Sultan Ibrahim Iskander, ruler of Johor state, was
develop low-carbon growth trajectories.
sworn in as Malaysia's 17th emperor on January 31.
• International Solar Alliance (ISA): India and France He will hold this throne for the next 5 years.
jointly launched the International Solar Alliance
• Sultan Ibrahim is an esteemed figure in Malaysia,
(ISA) at COP21 in Paris, France on 30 November
known for his commitment to the welfare of his
2015.
people and his efforts in the development of Johor
17. Which Union Minister launched the 'Sagar Aankalan' State. Before being installed as King of Malaysia, he
guidelines for Indian Port Performance Index? served as the Sultan of Johor, a post he has held
A. Dharmendra Pradhan since 2010.
• Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy, consisting of
B. Sarbananda Sonowal
nine sultans or rulers, who are heads of state and act
C. Anurag Singh Thakur as religious leaders, and serve as kings for
alternating five-year terms.
D. Narendra Modi
20. Which country was removed from the FATF's
• Answer- B. Sarbananda Sonowal
Financial Crimes Watch List in February 2024?
• Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the A. Afghanistan B. Pakistan
“Sagar Aankalan” guidelines for Indian Port
Performance Index. C. United Arab Emirate D. Iran
• 'Ocean Assessment' guidelines for national • Answer- C. United Arab Emirates
benchmarking of performance of Indian ports have
• The Financial Action Task Force removed the UAE
been issued.
from the "grey list" of its jurisdiction.
• It will be implemented at all ports in India to
• The FATF also removed Barbados, Gibraltar and
improve efficiency and competitiveness.
Uganda from the grey list on February 23, and
• The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate added Kenya and Namibia to the list of countries
Change has also approved the environment that need to step up surveillance.
clearance for the Wadhawan Port at Palghar in
• According to the FATF, a Paris-based
Maharashtra.
intergovernmental body that sets standards for anti-
18. The 'World's Highest Frozen Lake Marathon' has money-laundering legislation and audits the ability
been held on which lake? of nations to detect and disrupt illicit finance, the
A. Lake Rayule B. Tso Moriri UAE has improved the quality and use of financial
intelligence information to support the investigation
C. Pangong Tso D. Tso Kar of financial crime cases.
• Answer- C. Pangong Tso • The FATF was established in 1989 on the initiative of
the G7 to develop policies to combat money
• World Health Organization launched the 'Global
laundering and uphold certain interests.
Initiative on Digital Health' (GIDH).
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21. Which has become the first Asian country to ratify • She said that she would no longer represent just one
the ILO Convention to end violence and harassment political party. She will be the Wazir-e-Aala of entire
at workplace? Punjab.
A. India B. Philippines • In the election, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz
(PML-N) won 137 seats in the Punjab Assembly.
C. Thailand D. Indonesia
• Independent candidates supported by former PM
• Answer- B. Philippines Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) won
• The Philippines has become the first Asian country 113 seats.
to ratify a convention to end violence and
harassment at the workplace. 2. National Current Affairs
• The Philippines on Tuesday submitted the 24. Where will the regional centre of Sangeet Natak
document of ratification of the Violence and Akademi, also known as 'South India Cultural
Harassment Conference 2019 (No. 190) to ILO Centre' be set up?
Deputy Director-General Celeste Drake, making it
A. Udaipur B. Gwalior
the 38th country and first Asian country in the world
to ratify Convention No. 190. C. Jaipur D. Hyderabad
• The conference emphasizes a gender-responsive • Answer- D. Hyderabad
approach while acknowledging the disproportionate
impact of workplace violence and harassment on • The regional centre of the Sangeet Natak Akademi,
gender-based individuals. also known as the 'South India Cultural Centre', will
be set up in Hyderabad.
22. Which city has introduced 5-year multiple-entry visa
for tourists from India? • This regional centre will be set up to promote the
rich cultural heritage of South India.
A. New Delhi B. Dubai
• The centre will promote research and
C. Colombo D. Dhaka documentation of music, folk and tribal arts, theatre
and puppetry. This will also boost cultural
• Answer- B. Dubai
development in the state.
• The Government of Dubai has launched a five-year
• The foundation stone of the 'Bharat Kala
multiple-entry visa for Indian tourists.
Mandapam' auditorium and the inauguration of the
• Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) Sangeet Natak Akademi Dakshina Bharat Cultural
has launched this initiative to attract more Indian Centre were done by former Vice President of India
tourists. M. Venkaiah Naidu on February 12.
• In 2023, Dubai saw a significant increase of 25% in • The Sangeet Natak Akademi was established in
overnight visitors from India. 1953. Sangeet Natak Akademi is located in New
Delhi.
• This five-year multiple-entry visa for Indian tourists
will deepen economic cooperation, encourage 25. NITI Aayog plans economic transformation of four
tourism and strengthen trade ties. cities. Which of the following cities is not among
• This new visa will allow tourists to enter the UAE them?
multiple times based on their sponsorship. A tourist A. Visakhapatnam B. Surat
holding this visa can initially stay for 90 days and
C. Lucknow D. Varanasi
can stay for a maximum of 180 days.
23. Who has become the first woman Chief Minister • Answer- C. Lucknow
(CM) of Western Punjab in Pakistan? • NITI Aayog plans economic transformation of four
A.Muniba Mazari B.Fatima Bhutto cities.
C. Maryam Nawaz D. Mahira Khan • NITI Aayog has prepared an economic

transformation vision for Mumbai, Surat, Varanasi
• Answer- C. Maryam Nawaz and Visakhapatnam. This will help India become a
• Maryam Nawaz has become the first woman Chief developed economy by 2047.
Minister (CM) of West Punjab in Pakistan. • NITI Aayog is preparing a vision document to
• Maryam Nawaz is the daughter of three-time Prime develop India's economy to USD 30 trillion by 2047.
Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif.
• The vision document covers various aspects of • Of the total 16 species of bats found in southern
development including economic growth, social Odisha, eight species have been found in the
progress, environmental sustainability and good limestone caves of Gupteshwar.
governance.
• This biodiversity heritage site has 182 species of
26. The government launched the Mass Drug trees, 76 species of shrubs, 177 species of herbs, 69
Administration (MDA) campaign to eradicate species of climbers, 14 species of orchids and
__________. endangered medicinal plants.
A. Diarrhoeal disease 28. Who releases the greening and restoration of
wastelands with the Agroforestry (GROW) report?
B. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A. NABARD B. NITI Aayog
C. Tuberculosis
C. World Bank D. RBI
D. Lymphatic filariasis disease
• Answer- B. NITI Aayog
• Answer- D. Lymphatic filariasis disease
• The portal "Greening and Restoration of Wastelands
• The government launched a Mass Drug
with Agroforestry and Restoration (GROW) of
Administration (MDA) campaign to eradicate
Wastelands (GROW) – Suitability Mapping" portal
lymphatic filariasis.
Bhuvan https://shuvan-
• The first phase of the nationwide Mass Drug app1.nrsc.gov.in/asi_portal/ was launched by NITI
Administration (MDA) campaign has been launched Aayog.
by Union Minister of State for Health and Family
• A collaborative project led by NITI Aayog has
Welfare Professor SP Singh Baghel to eradicate
employed remote sensing and GIS technologies to
lymphatic filariasis.
evaluate the potential of agroforestry in all districts
• The main objective of this campaign is to control the of India.
disease transmission by providing free preventive
• The portal provides a platform to access state and
medicines to the people affected by this disease in
district-level data. According to the current report,
rural areas.
agroforestry covers 8.65% of the total geographical
• The campaign will cover 92 districts of 11 states in area of India, which is about 28.42 million hectares.
the next two weeks.
• India introduced the National Agroforestry Policy in
• India is committed to eliminating lymphatic 2014, which aims to improve productivity,
filariasis by 2027, three years ahead of the global profitability and sustainability through agro-
target. ecological land use system.
27. Gupteshwar forest was declared as the fourth 29. Where was the statue of General Bipin Rawat
biodiversity-heritage site of which state in February unveiled in February 2024?
2024?
A. Dehradun B. Gwalior
A. Odisha B. West Bengal
C. Indore D. Hyderabad
C. Bihar D. Karnataka
• Answer- A. Dehradun
• Answer- A. Odisha
• India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh recently
• Gupteshwar forest in Koraput district was declared unveiled the statue of India's first Chief of Defense
Odisha's fourth Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS). Staff late Bipin Rawat. The statue is located at Tons
Bridge School in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
• The other three are Mandsaru BHS in Kandhamala
district, Mahendragiri BHS in Gajapati district and • Unfortunately, on December 8, 2021, General Rawat,
Gandhamardan BHS in Bargarh and Bolangir his wife Madhulika Rawat and 12 other military
districts. personnel lost their lives in a helicopter crash near
Coonoor, Tamil Nadu.
• It is spread over more than 350 hectares of land. The
local community traditionally worships its sacred • Rawat was commissioned into the Indian Army in
groove. December 1978 in the 5th Battalion of the 11 Gorkha
Rifles.
• The Odisha Biodiversity Board has conducted the
biodiversity inventory and survey. • The first Chief of Defence Staff was General Bipin
Rawat who took charge on 1 January 2020.
• The current CDS General is Anil Chauhan.
30. In which state did Prime Minister Narendra Modi lay • It lays emphasis on innovation, scientific
the foundation stone of 'Tantya Mama Bhil collaboration and technological advancements, IIT
University' in February 2024? Guwahati said in a press release.
A. Maharashtra B. Gujarat 32. Which state cabinet approved a bill to ban 'magical
treatments' in the state?
C. Tamil Nadu D. Madhya Pradesh
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Manipur
• Answer- D. Madhya Pradesh
C. Assam D. Nagaland
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid
the foundation stone of several development • Answer- C. Assam
projects worth about Rs 7300 crore in Jhabua, • The Assam cabinet approved a bill to ban the
Madhya Pradesh on February 11, 2024. The Prime 'magical treatment' in the state.
Minister was accompanied by Madhya Pradesh
Governor Mangubhai Patel, Chief Minister of • The Assam Remedies (Prevention of Evils) Practices
Madhya Pradesh Mohan Yadav and Union Tribal Bill, 2024, has been passed by the Assam Cabinet.
Affairs Minister Arjun Munda. • It has banned magical healing practices in the name
• These development projects will benefit important of healing.
tribes of the region, strengthen water supply and • This bill will provide relief to victims of fraudulent
drinking water system. Along with this, road, rail, magical remedies.
power and education sectors will also get a boost in
Madhya Pradesh. • The Bill proposes imprisonment and fine if any
person is found guilty of indulging in illegal
• The Prime Minister distributed 1.75 lakh Adhikar practices of magical healing.
Abhikarkas (Record of Rights) to the beneficiaries of
the Swamitva Yojana. This will provide • Magical remedies are commonly used to treat
documentary proof to people for their right to their illnesses such as deafness, dumbness, blindness,
land. physical deformities, and autism.
• PM Modi also transferred Rs 55.9 crore for 559 • The state cabinet also approved setting up of
villages under Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram wildlife safari and rescue centre at Namdang reserve
Yojana. forest in Dibrugarh district.
31. Which IIT recently inaugurated the 'unprecedented' 33. 'Kazi Nemu' has been recognised as the state fruit of
healthy project and ISO 5 and 6 clean room facilities? which state in February 2024?
A. IIT Delhi B. IIT Guwahati A. Nagaland B. Assam
C. IIT Chennai D. IIT Hyderabad C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Meghalaya
• Answer- B. IIT Guwahati • Answer- B. Assam
• IIT Guwahati inaugurated "SWASTH" project for • Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora announced
advanced healthcare. that 'Kazi Nemu' (citrus lemon) has been recognised
as the state fruit of Assam.
• S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology (MeitY) inaugurated the • It is a fruit of the lemon variety. Kazi Nemu has
'unprecedented' healthy project and state-of-the-art already got the GI tag. And it has been grown
ISO 5 and 6. commercially in the state.
• Clean room facilities at the Centre for • Over the past two years, this fruit has been exported
Nanotechnology, IIT Guwahati on Friday. Smart to many countries, including the Middle East.
Wearable Advanced Nanosensing Technologies at • 'Kazi Nemu' is known for its unique aroma and
Healthcare ASICs (SWASTHA) aim to revolutionize health benefits.
healthcare through advanced nanoelectronic
34. The Supreme Court of India has declared the
theranostic devices.
electoral bond scheme unconstitutional. In which
• The goal of the project is to deliver high-quality year was the scheme launched by the Central
products and prototypes in micro/nanoelectronics Government?
and nanomaterials with a focus on healthcare and
energy applications. A. 2014 B. 2018
C. 2020 D. 2015
• Answer- B. 2018 • These reserves are spread over an area of about
1,888 hectares. The reserves contain hints of both
• The Supreme Court of India has declared the magnetite and hematite iron ore, which were found
electoral bond scheme unconstitutional. during initial exploration by the state's mines
• The scheme was launched in 2018 by the central department.
government as an alternative to cash donations • The government has started preparations for auction
given to political parties to increase transparency in of composite licences for iron ore blocks.
political funding.
• Hematite, the main constituent of iron ore industry
• An amendment to Section 182 of the Companies Act, in India, is the most abundant iron ore mineral.
which allows for extensive corporate political
funding, has been held unconstitutional by the 37. PM Modi laid the foundation stone of Barsingsar
Supreme Court. Solar Power Plant on 16 February. Where is
Barsingsar Solar Plant located?
• The Supreme Court has held that citizens have the
right to hold the government accountable, and A. Assam B. Jharkhand
information about the funding of political parties is C. Chhattisgarh D. Rajasthan
crucial for electoral choices.
• Answer- D. Rajasthan
35. On February 14, 2024, the government has issued
guidelines to launch pilot programs to use green • As part of the government's efforts to promote
hydrogen in which of the following areas? renewable energy and achieve a net-zero approach,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation
A. Shipping Sector B. Transport Sector
stone of the 300 MW Barsingsar solar power plant in
C. Bioenergy sector D. Steel sector Rajasthan's Bikaner district on February 16.
• Answer- B. Transport Sector • NLC India Limited, which is a Navratna CPSE
under the Ministry of Coal.
• The government has issued guidelines to launch
pilot programs to use green hydrogen in the • The objective of this project is to provide cheap
transport industry. power supply to various government entities.
• The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy • It may be noted that NLCIL is the first CPSE in the
(MNRE) released the "Scheme Guidelines for country to achieve the milestone of 1 GW solar
Implementation of Pilot Projects for Use of Green capacity.
Hydrogen in the Transport Sector" on February 14, • The project aims to produce about 750 million units
2024. of green energy annually and reduce about 18,000
• Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions over its lifetime.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued 38. India's first state-of-the-art miniature animal hospital
guidelines. by Tata Trusts launched in ______.
• The ministry will run pilot projects under the A. Bangalore B. New Delhi
National Green Hydrogen Mission to replace fossil
fuels in the transport industry with green hydrogen C. Jamshedpur D. Mumbai
and its derivatives. • Answer- D. Mumbai
• The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and
• India's first state-of-the-art miniature animal
the designated scheme implementing agencies
hospital is ready by Tata Trusts at Mahalaxmi,
under the scheme will carry out these pilot projects.
Mumbai.
36. In which state has iron ore reserves of more than 840
• It is the first of its kind hospital and is spread over
million tonnes been discovered recently?
98,000 sq ft across 5 floors with a capacity of over
A. Sikkim B. Rajasthan 200 beds.
C. Tamil Nadu D. Himachal Pradesh • The hospital is inspired by philanthropist and
former Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata's vision of a
• Answer- B. Rajasthan super speciality hospital for pets.
• More than 840 million tonnes of iron ore reserves • The facility will provide round-the-clock services
have been discovered at Khoda, Dadroli, Todupura through trained pet-sensitive veterinarians, nurses,
and Liloti near Hindon in Karauli, Rajasthan. and technicians to provide quality care with a
mission to save lives.
• The hospital will be launched in March 2024. • Answer- D. Saudi Arabia
39. Which state became the first in the North-East to • The World Book Fair began in New Delhi on
restore the old pension system? February 10, organised by the Ministry of Education
A: Meghalaya B. Sikkim and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
C. Mizoram D. Manipur • The 51st book fair will continue till February 18.
• The theme of this year's fair is 'Multi-Lingual India,
• Answer- B. Sikkim
A Living Tradition’.
• Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang also
• Highlighting the fair's international focus (center) on
announced restoration of the old pension system for
promoting diverse cultures and literatures, Saudi
state government employees appointed on or after
Arabia has been chosen as the guest of honour.
April 1, 2006.
• During the World Book Fair this year, Publications
• Apart from this, temporary employees who have
Division will release its much-awaited annual
completed four years of service with the state
reference book 'India 2024'.
government and employees working under various
government projects have been regularized. 42. In which state was the self-balancing electric scooter
launched under Smart Policing?
• Sikkim has become the first state in the Northeast to
implement this decision. A. Punjab B. Bihar
• According to the Sikkim Service Pension Rules, 1990, C. Uttarakhand D. Uttar Pradesh
employees appointed on or before March 31, 1990
• Answer- C. Uttarakhand
will get the benefit.
40. Recently, which of the following conservation • Recently, Uttarakhand Police has launched self-
reserve has been approved by Telangana State Board balancing electric scooters with the aim of
promoting smart policing.
for Wildlife?
• Police will patrol with self-balancing scooters in
A. Mamdapur Conservation Reserve
Haridwar for the safety of tourists and local citizens.
B. Thiruvidai Marudur Conservation Reserve
• These scooters have been donated by Utkarsh Small
C. Suddhamahadev Conservation Reserve Finance Bank.
D. Tadoba-Kawal Conservation Reserve • "These scooters that move easily in narrow lanes will
help in crowd management. Moreover, this electric
• Answer- D. Tadoba-Kawal Conservation Reserve scooter is also eco-friendly.
• The Telangana State Board for Wildlife approved the • The current Governor of Uttarakhand is Gurmit
Tadoba-Kaval Conservation Reserve. Singh and Chief Minister is Pushkar Singh Dhami.
• The proposal of the Forest Department to declare the 43. Name the actor who has recently launched his
corridor area between Tadoba-Andhari Tiger political party Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam?
Reserve and Kawal Tiger Reserve as a conservation
reserve has been approved by the Telangana State A. Vijay B. Vivek Prasanna
Board for Wildlife. C. Ramachandran Durairaj
• The proposal will now be sent to the Ministry of D. Anand Babu
Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
• Answer- A. Vijay
• After the central government's approval, an area of
1,492 square kilometres in Kagaznagar and Asifabad • Actor Vijay launched the political party Tamizhaga
divisions will become a conservation reserve. Vetri Kazhagam. He said his party would contest the
2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
• The proposal for bison sanctuaries in Satupally and
Kinnarasani forests was also discussed during the • However, his party will stay away from the
Telangana State Board for Wildlife meeting. upcoming Lok Sabha elections. It will not support
anyone in the Lok Sabha elections.
41. Which is the guest country of the World Book Fair
2024 being held in New Delhi from February 10? • Mr. Vijay is the Founder-President of the party. He
is arguably currently the biggest and highest-paid
A. Italy B. France
star in Tamil Nadu.
C. Japan D. Saudi Arabia
• Many years ago, Vijay transformed his fan outfit
into Vijay Makkal Iyakkam (VMI).
• VMI is a big social platform which has now been 35 thousand people and more than 900 exhibitors
converted into a political party. are expected to participate in the event.
44. India's largest theatre festival 'Bharat Rang • India Energy Week 2024 is India's largest and only
Mahotsav' began in which state? all-encompassing energy exhibition and conference.
A Punjab B. Gujarat • Saudi Aramco is the sponsor of this event. It is the
national oil company of Saudi Arabia.
C. Uttarakhand D. Uttar Pradesh
• India Energy Week 2024 is being held in Goa from
• Answer- B. Gujarat February 6-9.
• India's largest theatre festival 'Bharat Rang 47. Where was the foundation stone of the country's first
Mahotsav' began in Gujarat. digital National Archive Museum laid?
• The Bharat Rang Mahotsav began in Gujarat's Kutch
A. Varanasi B. Hyderabad
district.
• It is a 21-day cultural event in which more than 150 C. Jaipur D. Patna
plays will be performed and workshops and • Answer- B. Hyderabad
discussions will be held.
• Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy laid the
• The festival will be held in 15 cities across India. It foundation stone of the country's first Digital
will be held in Mumbai, Pune, Bhuj, Vijayawada, National Museum of Epigraphy at the Salar Jung
Jodhpur, Dibrugarh, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Museum in Hyderabad.
Ramanagara and Srinagar.
• It is being set up by the Archaeological Survey of
45. Where was the Centre of Excellence (COE) on e-waste India.
management inaugurated by the Ministry of
Electronics and Information Technology? • It will house about one lakh ancient inscriptions of
different languages and periods.
A. New Delhi B. IIT Mumbai
• The museum will also highlight the development of
C. Lucknow D. C-MET, HYDERABAD scripts in India, ranging from the oldest system
• Answer- D. C-MET, HYDERABAD found on trails in the Indus Valley to the Brahmi
script derived from Ashoka's inscriptions.
• MeitY Secretary S Krishnan inaugurated the Centre
• It will include the chronological development of the
of Excellence (CoE) on e-waste management at C-
Indian script using inscriptions of epigraphs found
MAT, Hyderabad.
in India, inscriptions of important inscriptions found
• Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C- in Telangana and inscriptions of an interactive
MET) is an autonomous scientific society under the inscription.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
48. Who inaugurated the two-day 'Ullas Mela' at
(MeitY), Government of India.
National Bal Bhawan in New Delhi?
• It has three R&D laboratories located in Pune,
A. Dharmendra Pradhan
Hyderabad and Thrissur focusing on various core
themes on critical electronic materials. C-MET, B. S. Jaishankar
Hyderabad laboratory is focusing on development
C. Jyotiraditya Scindia D. Anurag Thakur
of electronic materials and warfare related materials
including metals and alloys. • Answer- A. Dharmendra Pradhan
46. PM Modi inaugurated India Energy Week 2024 in • Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
which of the following state? inaugurated the two-day Ullas Mela at National Bal
A. Karnataka B. Goa Bhawan in Delhi.
C. Tamil Nadu D. Maharashtra • The Department of School Education and Literacy,

Ministry of Education is organizing the event.
• Answer- B. Goa
• More than 100 people from the Ministry of
• PM Modi inaugurated the India Energy Week 2024 Education and various organizations along with
in Goa. seven hundred participants from various states and
union territories are participating in the event.
• Around 17 Energy Ministers from different countries
are expected to participate in the event. More than • The Central Government has implemented the Nav
Bharat Literacy Programme or New India Saksharta
Programme in the period from 2022 to 2027 to • The summit is being held on 7-9 February 2024 in
achieve 100% literacy by 2030. It covers all non- New Delhi.
literates aged 15 years and above.
52. Where has the country's first largest Bapu Tower,
49. In which state assembly was the Uniform Civil Code dedicated to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma
Bill introduced recently? Gandhi, been constructed?
A. Bihar B. Uttar Pradesh A. Gandhinagar B. Porbandar
C. Uttarakhand D. Assam C. New Delhi D. Patna
• Answer- C. Uttarakhand • Answer- D. Patna
• Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has • The country's first largest Bapu Tower dedicated to
introduced the Uniform Civil Code in the Assembly the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi has been
House. completed in Patna, Bihar.
• The bill will now be forwarded to the Governor. • For this, the building construction department and
Once the bill is passed, it will become law. the construction agency are finalizing the
• With this, Uttarakhand will become the first state in preparations.
the country to implement UCC. • Bapu Tower is located in Gardanibagh, Patna. The
• The draft of the Uniform Civil Code has been height of this tower is 120 feet. It is a 6-storey tower.
prepared on the basis of the report of Justice Ranjana It is considered to be the dream project of Chief
Desai Committee. Minister Nitish Kumar.
50. Where is the 'Divya Kala Mela' 2024 being • Bapu Tower will provide parking facility for 50 four-
organized? wheelers and 150 two-wheelers inside the complex.
A. Lucknow B. Agartala • Bapu's biography will be shown to the tourists

through a turntable theatre show on the ground
C. Patna D. Jaipur floor. After this, tourists will be able to see the
history of Bapu while walking in the circular and
• Answer- B. Agartala
rectangular building.
• The 'Divya Kala Mela 2024' under the National
• The outer wall of the circular building has been
Disability Finance and Development Corporation
coated with copper from 42 thousand kg. The
(NDFDC) is being organized in Agartala, Tripura.
copper on the wall is changing into iridescent colors
• It is being organized from 6 to 11 February 2024. due to the reaction of oxygen and nitrogen. This has
enhanced the beauty of the building.
• Tripura is a state in northeastern India, its capital is
Agartala. 53. In which state was the foundation stone of
51. Who has inaugurated the World Sustainable 'Komuraveli railway station' laid on 15 February
Development Summit in New Delhi? 2024?
A. Narendra Modi B. Jagdeep Dhankhar A. Madhya Pradesh B. Telangana
C. Bhupender Yadav D. Draupadi Murmu C. Assam D. Rajasthan
• Answer- B. Jagdeep Dhankhar • Answer- B. Telangana
• The World Sustainable Development Summit was • The foundation stone of Komuraveli railway station
inaugurated by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar in in Telangana's Siddipet district was laid on February
New Delhi. 15.
• It was inaugurated in the presence of Guyanese • The foundation stone was laid by Union Minister G
Prime Minister Mark Phillips and Union Minister for Kishan Reddy and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Mohan Yadav.
Bhupender Yadav. • The famous Komuraveli Mallikarjuna Swamy
• Speaking on the occasion, the Vice President quoted Temple is in Komuraveli village. Every year about
Mahatma Gandhi and said that the earth has enough 25 lakh devotees come here for darshan.
for everyone's need but not for everyone's greed. • Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said that
• The summit has been organised by The Energy and considering the importance of this place, the
Resources Institute (TERI). Ministry of Railways has approved Komuraveli
halting station on Manoharabad-Kothapalli railway • Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered
route to improve traffic facilities. prayers at Srikalki Dham in Sambhal district of Uttar
• The new station will provide first-ever train Pradesh. The foundation stone of the grand abode of
Shri Kalki Bhagwan, the tenth incarnation of Lord
connectivity, fulfilling the aspirations of the people.
Vishnu, was laid.
54. Where was the 11th International Puppetry Festival
• In the sanctum sanctorum, Matsya, Kurma, Varaha,
inaugurated?
Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna,
A. Chandigarh B. New Delhi Buddha and Kalki (to be incarnation) were
C. Lucknow D. Indore worshiped.
• Swasti recitals, mantras were chanted by the Pandits
• Answer- A. Chandigarh
who came from Mahakal Ujjain. The Prime Minister
• This year, Chandigarh is hosting the 11th entered the sanctum sanctorum and completed the
International Puppetry Festival. Artists from ritual in six minutes.
different parts of the world will showcase their • Shri Kalki Dham is being constructed by Shri Kalki
performance in this event through the beautiful art Dham Nirman Trust whose President is Acharya
of puppetry. Pramod Krishnam.
• The event is being organised by the Department of 57. Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh is organizing the
Cultural Affairs in collaboration with Tagore annual ___________ Festival from 20th January 2024.
Theatre Society from February 17 to 21 at Tagore
Theatre. A. Rice B. Banana
• Puppet performances will be organised by artists C. Wheat D. Apple
from Russia, France, Brazil, USA and Sri Lanka.
• Answer- B. Banana
• There will also be live demonstrations of puppet
• Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh is organizing the
making during the festival.
annual Banana Festival from 20th January 2024.
55. Where has Maharashtra's first child-friendly police
• The two-day banana festival is being organised in
station been opened?
collaboration with the district administration and its
A. Satara B. Dhule various departments.
C. Nashik D. Mumbai • It is being organized under the One District One
Product Programme (ODOP).
• Answer- B. Dhule
• The festival invites businesses, experts and scientists
• A new child-friendly police station was inaugurated from across the country to explore the investment
in Maharashtra's Dhule district. potential in the region while showcasing the
• Azadnagar police station in Dhule town was chosen agricultural expertise of Burhanpur.
for the initiative, conceptualised by District Collector • With 23,650 hectares cultivated and 18,325 farmers,
Abhinav Goyal and District Women and Child Burhanpur produces 16 lakh metric tonnes of
Development Officer Rajendra Birari. bananas annually.
• To provide a safe and fun environment to the 58. The Khajuraho Dance Festival began on 20th
children visiting the police station, the walls of a February 2024. It is the _____year of celebration of
room on the ground floor of the Azadnagar police
Khajuraho Dance Festival.
station have been painted with kid-friendly
paintings. A. 25th B. 75th
• Such stations are already established in Tamil Nadu, C. 50th D. 100th
Odisha and Rajasthan.
• Answer- C. 50th
56. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation
stone of Shri Kalki Dham temple in which district of • The Khajuraho Dance Festival began on 20th
February 2024 in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh?
• The festival was inaugurated by the Chief Minister
A. Kanpur B. Sambhal
of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav.
C. Prayagraj D. Ayodhya
• This is the 50th year of celebration of Khajuraho
• Answer- B. Sambhal Dance Festival. The festival will continue till
February 26 this year.
• The festival will see renowned artists of the country • The 48.1 km long Banihal-Khari-Sumbar-Sangaldan
presenting various classical dances like Kathak, section was also inaugurated at the event.
Bharatnatyam, Odissi and Kuchipudi.
• This is the longest tunnel on this section, including
• This time Khajuraho Dance Festival is celebrating its the 12.77-km-long T-50 tunnel, which is the longest
Golden Jubilee year. Which started in 1975. transport tunnel in the country.
• Kathak Kumbh is being organized to make this • Now trains can run from Baramulla to Sangaldan
occasion more special and memorable. via Banihal, which was the final destination station
or the starting point.
• On February 20, 2024, a target has been set to create
a world record by presenting a group dance 61. Where did Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
"Kathak-Kumbh" by 1500 to 2000 artists of Kathak inaugurate India's first Skill India Centre (SIC)?
dance.
A. Pokhran, Rajasthan
59. Where will the Desert Festival 2024 be held from
B. Sambalpur, Odisha
February 22 to 24?
C. Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh
A. Jaisalmer B. Sonepur
D. Gandhinagar, Gujarat
C. Meerut D. Nashik
• Answer- B. Sambalpur, Odisha
• Answer- A. Jaisalmer
• Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated
• The Jaisalmer Desert Festival, also known as the
India's first Skill India Centre (SIC) in Sambalpur,
Desert Festival, is a famous event that takes place in
Odisha.
the golden city of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan.
• The centre aims to provide quality education and
• It is scheduled to begin at Pokhran village from
skill training, empower youth and prepare a
February 22 to 24, 2024 and is being hosted by the
competent workforce for the 21st century.
Rajasthan Tourism Department in collaboration with
the Jaisalmer District Administration. • Following this event, upcoming Skill India Centres
in Odisha are to be inaugurated at Angul, Bhadrak,
• There is a story behind the origin of the Jaisalmer
Dhenkanal, Talcher and Deogarh.
Desert Festival, which has been passed down
through generations. According to local legends, • The introduction of low-cost courses at SIC will
Lord Krishna once predicted that a future leader of empower a large number of youths.
the Yadava community would establish a kingdom 62. Where is the 'International Tourism Expo' being
on the Trikuta hill.
organized in Uttar Pradesh?
• Centuries later, in 1196, Rawal Jaiswal, who is
A. Varanasi B. Lucknow
believed to be a descendant of the Yadav
community, founded the state of Jaisalmer. C. Greater Noida D. Kanpur
• Today, this tradition continues with the Jaisalmer • Answer- C. Greater Noida
Desert Festival, which is held every February.
• The 'International Tourism Expo' is being organized
60. Who inaugurated the country's longest railway in Greater Noida from 22 February.
tunnel on Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link
• Travel agents from more than 120 Indian cities are
(USBRL) on February 20?
participating in this three-day expo.
A. Rajnath Singh B. Narendra Modi
• Internationally, Saudi Arabia is the premium partner
C. Amit Shah D. Nitin Gadkari country for the event, while Maldives, Sri Lanka,
Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand are partner
• Answer- B. Narendra Modi
countries.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 20 63. Who inaugurated the Marine Technical Exhibition,
inaugurated the country's longest railway tunnel on MTEX-24?
the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link
(USBRL) and flagged off the Kashmir Valley's first A. Rajnath Singh B. Narendra Modi
electrified train. C. Piyush Goyal D. Amit Shah
• "PM Modi digitally flagged off two electrified trains
• Answer- A. Rajnath Singh
simultaneously in Jammu. One will run from
Srinagar to Sangaldan and the other from Sangaldan • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the
to Srinagar. Maritime Technical Exhibition, MTEX-24.
• MTEX-24 is a unique feature of Milan 2024, which is • It provides holistic care for physical, mental and
being held in Visakhapatnam. emotional well-being.
• The latest developments in naval technology are • All India Institute of Ayurveda is a public Ayurveda
showcased at MTEX-24. medical and research institute in India, located in
Delhi. It was established on 7 February 2016.
• It is a three-day defence exhibition as part of Milan
2024. 66. The Uttar Pradesh government will set up its first
'turtle conservation reserve' in the __________ river.
• This draws attention to India's efforts to become self-
reliant in the defence sector. A. Gomti B. Saryu
• It showcases the latest developments in naval C. Sharda D. Betwa
technology including shipbuilding, cyber security,
communication systems and sustainable energy • Answer- B. Saryu
solutions developed by Indian industry. • Uttar Pradesh will set up its first 'turtle conservation
64. Where will India's largest green hydrogen reserve' in the Sarju River.
production plant be set up? • River Sarju, a tributary of Ghaghara in Gonda
A. Chennai B. Varanasi district, is known for its "rich turtle diversity".
C. Ahmedabad D. Visakhapatnam • A 2 km stretch of river Sarju has been proposed for

the reserve. It is also rich in species of plants, birds,
• Answer- D. Visakhapatnam fish and water snakes.
• NTPC Green Energy has entered into an agreement • Sarju is the only river in India where nine species of
with Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure turtles are found. Eight of these are listed in
Corporation for setting up India's largest green Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act.
hydrogen production plant.
• A management plan will be implemented for an
• The plant will be constructed on 1,200 acres of land initial period of 10 years for the conservation of not
at Pudimadka in Achyuthapuram mandal in only turtles but 30 species of fishes and 50 species of
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. birds.
• Under this, the target is to produce 1,200 tonnes of • Special emphasis will also be laid on protecting the
green hydrogen every day. stream of the river from pollution in the
management plan.
• NTPC Group has an ambitious plan to achieve 60
GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032. It 67. Which state has decided to start cruise service from
currently has an installed renewable capacity of 3.4 'Statue of Oneness' to 'Statue of Unity' in February
gigawatts and over 22 gigawatts under the pipeline. 2024?
65. Who inaugurated the 'Ayush Samagra Kalyan A. Bihar B. Madhya Pradesh
Kendra' on the premises of the Supreme Court in
C. Uttar Pradesh D. West Bengal
February 2024?
A. Draupadi Murmu B. DY Chandrachud • Answer- B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Om Birla D. Narendra Modi • The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to

start a cruise service between the state's main
• Answer- B. DY Chandrachud attraction Omkareshwar's 'Statue of Oneness' to
Gujarat's 'Statue of Unity'.
• Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud
inaugurated the 'Ayush Samagra Wellness Centre' • In this journey, tourists will be able to experience
on the premises of the Supreme Court on 22 rural tourism between the two destinations. Tourists
February 2024. will be brought by road from the Statue of Oneness
to Kukshi in Dhar.
• On the occasion, an MoU between the Supreme
Court and the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) • During this time, the cruise will be transported by
was also signed. The MoU will facilitate setting up, rotating to Omkareshwar, Maheshwar, Mandu etc.
operation and delivery of expert services at AYUSH
• From here, tourists will board the cruise and go to
Samagra Wellness Centre.
Sardar Sarovar Dam and then reach the Statue of
• The Ayush Samagra Wellness Centre is a state-of- Unity.
the-art facility in the Supreme Court premises.
• The tour will cover 190 km by road and 130 km by 70. How many cities have been identified by the central
waterway. The trip will take three nights and four government to make them beggar-free?
days.
A. 10 B. 20
• The way the state government is preparing, the
C. 50 D. 30
cruise can probably be operated till the Statue of
Unity by the year 2025. • Answer- D. 30
68. How many forts are nominated under the Maratha • The central government has identified 30 cities to
military scenario for UNESCO? make it beggar-free.
A. 12 B. 15 • The central government has shortlisted 30 cities for
C. 25 D. 30 survey and rehabilitation of adults involved in
begging.
• Answer- A. 12
• The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
• The "Maratha Military Scenario of India" will be will assist district and municipal authorities in
India's nomination for recognition as a UNESCO identifying 'hotspots' in these cities for eradication of
World Heritage List for the year 2024-25. beggary by 2026.
• The nomination has twelve component parts – • Several other cities will also be covered under this
Salher Fort, Shivneri Fort, Lohagarh, Khanderi Fort, initiative in the next two years.
Raigad, Rajgarh, Pratapgarh, Suvarnadurg, Panhala
• The initiative is part of a sub-scheme called 'Help the
Fort, Vijay Durg, Sindhudurg in Maharashtra and
Marginalised for Livelihood and Enterprise'
Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu.
(SMILE).
• Spread over diverse geographical conditions and
• The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is
regions, these factors reflect the strategic military
also planning to launch a National Portal and a
might of the Maratha regime.
Mobile App.
• Of the over 390 existing forts in Maharashtra, only 71. Which ministry released the All-India Survey on
12 have been selected under the Maratha military
Higher Education 2021-2022?
scenario of India and eight of these forts are
protected by the Archaeological Survey of India. A. Ministry of Education
• There is a total of 42 UNESCO Heritage Sites in B. Ministry of Finance
India, out of which 34 are of cultural importance, 7
C. Ministry of Home Affairs
of natural, and 1 is a combination of both cultural
and natural significance. D. Ministry of Cooperation
69. India's largest green hydrogen pilot project was • Answer- A. Ministry of Education
inaugurated by ________________.
• The Ministry of Education, Government of India
A. JSW Energy Limited recently released the All India Survey on Higher
B. Adani Green Energy Limited Education (AISHE) 2021-2022.
C. THDC India Limited • The overall Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher
education for the age group of 18-23 years was
D. KP Energy Limited 23.7% in the base year 2014-15 which increased to
27.3% in 2020-21 and 28.4% in 2021-22.
• Answer- C. THDC India Limited
• The female GER increased from 27.9 (2.01 crore) in
• India's largest green hydrogen pilot project has been
2020-21 and 22.9 per cent in 2014-15 to 28.5% (2.07
inaugurated by THDC India Limited (THDCIL).
crore) in 2021-22.
• The project was inaugurated on the occasion of the
• The GER of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled
75th Republic Day. The project has been developed
Tribe (ST) students has also increased by about 2%.
in the office premises at Rishikesh.
The GER of SC students in 2020-21 was 25.6% and
• The project will produce 50 kg of green hydrogen ST 23.4%, while in 2021-22 it increased to 27.2% and
per day using input energy from a 1MW roof solar 25.8%, respectively.
plant.
• The enrolment of OBC students has also increased
• The green hydrogen produced will be stored in two from 1.13 crore in 2014-15 to 1.63 crore in 2021-22.
storage tanks.
72. Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve is in which 74. Which airport has recently been given the status of
state among the five Ramsar sites recently added to International Airport by the Government of India?
India?
A. Surat Airport B. Dibrugarh Airport
A. West Bengal B. Karnataka
C. Jorhat Airport D. Birsa Munda Airport
C. Gujarat D. Tamil Nadu
• Answer- A. Surat Airport
• Answer- B. Karnataka
• Recently the Government of India has officially
• According to Union Environment Minister given the status of 'International Airport' to Surat
Bhupender Yadav, India has increased the number Airport in Gujarat.
of Ramsar sites from 75 to 80 by adding five more • Last December, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had
wetlands to the Ramsar list. inaugurated a new terminal constructed at a cost of
• He met Dr. Musonda Mumba, Secretary General of ₹353 crore at Surat airport.
Ramsar Convention and handed over certificates of
• Gujarat has got its third international airport.
five more sites.
• Earlier, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International
• Karnataka: Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve, Airport (Ahmedabad) and Rajkot International
Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve, Airport were international airports in Gujarat.
Aghanashini estuary
75. Where will India's first beachside startup fest,
• Tamil Nadu: Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary, Longwood
"Emerge-2024" be held?
Shola Reserve Forest
A. Hubli B. Mangaluru
• The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty
and 172 countries have signed it for the protection C. Kochi D. Mysore
and conservation of wetlands.
• Answer- B. Mangaluru
• It was named after the city in Iran where it was
signed, and it started in 1971 with 18 countries. • The first Mangalore Beachside Startup Fest will be
held from February 16 to 18.
73. In which place has the first human DNA bank of
Northern India been established in January 2024? • The picturesque Tannirbhavi beach next to the Blue
Flag beach will serve as a vibrant backdrop for the
A. Lucknow University celebration of networking, innovation and
B. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University entrepreneurial spirit for "Emerge-2024" to be held.
C. Banaras Hindu University • Held under the banner of Tapasya Beach Festival
(TBF), the event aims to promote and nurture
D. Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University budding startups.
• Answer- C. Banaras Hindu University • The highlight of the festival is the opportunity for
students to showcase their innovative ideas.
• North India's first human DNA bank is being set up
at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU). 76. Where is the India Mobility Expo held?
• An automated DNA extractor machine has been A. New Delhi B. Gandhinagar
installed on 30 January 2024 in the Dnyaneshwar lab C. Lucknow D. Bhopal
of the Department of Zoology, BHU.
• Answer- A. New Delhi
• These machines are fully indigenous under Make in
India. It is designed in such a way that it uses • India's largest and first-of-its-kind mobility
minimal plastic, so that there is no harm to the exhibition India Mobility Global Expo 2024 began at
environment. Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• This machine can extract DNA from any biological • The India Mobility Global Expo 2024 is being hosted
material such as blood, saliva, hair or tissue. by industry associations. It is being supported by the
• With this help, DNA can be separated from about 32 Government of India.
samples at a time in 30 minutes. • The expo has participation from more than 28
• In this conference, it was decided that BHU is fully automakers in addition to more than 600 auto
prepared to create a genome bank like the country of component manufacturers.
Estonia.
• More than 1000 brands from 13 global markets are • Significantly, the central government has set a target
showcasing their entire range of products, of 2027 to completely eradicate filariasis from the
technologies and services. country.
• It is estimated that the share of vehicles exported • Under the Filaria Eradication Mission, the campaign
from India in all passenger vehicles produced in the will be carried out in 17 districts of the state.
country will increase from 14% to about 25% by 79. Which is the longest cable-stayed bridge in India?
2030.
Which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra
• Similarly, it is expected that by 2030 about 30% of Modi in February 2024.
two-wheelers produced in India will be exported.
A. Howrah Bridge B. Atal Setu
77. Who launched the web portal of C-CARES, CMPFO?
C. Pamban Bridge D. Sudarshan Setu
A. Amit Shah B. Narendra Modi
• Answer- D. Sudarshan Setu
C. Nitin Gadkari D. Pralhad Joshi
• The country's longest cable-based bridge "Sudarshan
• Answer- D. Pralhad Joshi Setu" was inaugurated by PM Modi in Gujarat.
• On 31st January, C-CARES, a web portal of Coal • He dedicated to the nation, the longest signature-
Mines Provident Fund Organization (CMPFO), was stayed bridge in the country "Sudarshan Setu",
launched by Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of which is about 2.32 km long.
Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs.
• The bridge at Dwarka, Gujarat, connects the
• It has been developed and designed by the Centre mainland of Okha to the island of Bayt Dwarka.
for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC),
• The footpaths on either side of the Sudarshan Setu
an R&D organization under the Ministry of
are decorated with shlokas of Srimad Bhagavad Gita
Electronics and Information Technology.
and images of Lord Krishna.
• This is a significant leap forward in CMPFO's
• In addition, solar panels generating one megawatt of
digitization journey, which aims to address the long-
electricity are mounted on the upper part of the
standing issues of digitizing its records and work
pavement.
processes.
• PM dedicates five new AIIMS to the nation.
• Established in 1948, CMPFO is an autonomous
organization managing provident fund and pension • These AIIMS are located at Rajkot (Gujarat),
schemes to provide social security to coal sector Bathinda (Punjab), Rae Bareli (Uttar Pradesh),
workers under the aegis of the Ministry of Coal. Kalyani (West Bengal) and Mangalagiri (Andhra
Pradesh).
• Currently, the organisation is serving around 3.3
lakh provident fund subscribers and 6.1 lakh 80. Where is the global textile event 'Bharat Tex 2024'
pensioners in the coal sector. being organized?
• With the launch of this portal, settlement of A. New Delhi B. Dubai
provident fund and pension claims will now be
C. Colombo D. Dhaka
settled online.
78. When does the central government's target of • Answer- A. New Delhi
eradicating filaria be abolished? • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the
A. 2027 B. 2025 global textile event 'Bharat Tex 2024' in New Delhi.
C. 2035 D. 2030 • Speaking on the occasion, PM Modi said that

BharatTex 2024 is a platform to showcase India's
• Answer- A. 2027 extraordinary capabilities in the textile industry.
• The Uttar Pradesh government will launch the • Delegates from more than 100 countries are
annual Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign participating in this global event.
from February 5 to 15 to eradicate filarial diseases.
• "In the last 10 years, our government has made
• During this campaign, door-to-door screening will Khadi a means of both development and
be done by occupational health workers, filariasis employment.
prevention medicine will be provided to the
• We are working in a very wide range to further
population, including children under two years of
increase the contribution of the textile sector in
age, pregnant women, and those with serious
building a developed India. We are focusing on
diseases.
tradition, technology, talent and training under 4T.
81. Who laid the foundation stone of Sikkim state's first • The Vedic clock is installed in the Jiwaji Observatory
railway station? premises. It is also called Jantar Mantar.
A. Anil Kumar Lahoti B. Narendra Modi • Its history is 300 years old. According to Dr.
Rajendra Prakash Gupta, Superintendent of Jiwaji
C. Ajay Prasad Sinha D. S. Jaishankar
Observatory, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who was
• Answer- B. Narendra Modi the Governor of Malwa, had built the Jiwaji
Observatory in Ujjain in 1719.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation
stone of Sikkim's first railway station on 26 • After this, observatories were also constructed in
February. Delhi, Jaipur, Mathura and Varanasi.
• In the first phase, railway infrastructure will be 84. Where will a new regional office of the Central Board
developed from Sevoke to Rangpo. of Film Certification be established?
• The second phase includes the rail project from A. Srinagar B. Shimla
Rangpo to Gangtok and finally the third phase from C. Jaipur D. Chandigarh
Gangtok to Nathula.
• Answer- D. Chandigarh
• Once ready, a strong rail network will be built up to
the Sikkim-China border from Gangtok to Nathu La • Union Information and Broadcasting Minister
border. Anurag Singh Thakur announced that a regional
82. NTPC's first solar renewable energy project has been office of the Central Board of Film Certification
(CBFC) will be opened in Chandigarh.
commissioned in ___________, Rajasthan.
• He made this announcement at the closing
A. Himtasar B. Barsingsar
ceremony of 'Chitra Bharati Film Festival' in
C. Ramsar D. Chhattargarh Chandigarh.
• Answer- D. Chhattargarh • CBFC is a statutory film-certification body under the
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting,
• NTPC's first solar renewable energy project begins Government of India.
operations in Rajasthan.
• The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
• On February 21, NTPC Renewable Energy Limited functions as a statutory body under the Ministry of
(NTPC-REL) first solar project in Chattargarh, Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.
Rajasthan announced the commencement of Its mandate includes overseeing the public screening
commercial operations of 70 MW capacity. of films in accordance with the Cinematograph Act
• With this, the installed capacity of NTPC group has 1952, which prescribes rigorous certification
reached 73,958 MW. procedures for commercial films shown in public
• At present, NTPC-REL has 17 projects with a total places.
capacity of over 6000 MW under implementation. 85. In February 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
• With this, the total renewable energy operating announced the names of how many Indian pilots for
capacity of the NTPC group has reached 3,448 MW. the Gaganyaan mission in space?
83. In which Indian state has the world's first Vedic A. Seven B. Four
clock been installed? C. Two D. Five
A. Rajasthan B. Uttar Pradesh • Answer- B. Four
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Madhya Pradesh
• India announced the names of four Indian pilots for
• Answer- D. Madhya Pradesh the Gaganyaan mission in space on 27 February
2024.
• The world's first Vedic clock has been installed in
Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh, which will be • Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced their
unveiled on March 1. names during his visit to the Vikram Sarabhai Space
Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram.
• This watch will display time as per Indian
traditional calendar. • Gaganyaan mission is India's first manned space
mission. These four Indian pilots are as follows:
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually
inaugurate this clock installed on the 85-feet high • Group Captain Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair
tower at Jantar Mantar in the city on March 1. (Kerala)
1EQ Monthly Current Affairs – FEB 2024 - Sports
• Group Captain Ajit Krishnan 88. Who inaugurated a vibrant 'Purple Fest' at
Rashtrapati Bhavan's Amrit Udyan on February 26,
• Group Captain Angad Pratap
2024?
• Wing Commander Subhanshu Shukla
A. Rajnath Singh B. Narendra Modi
• Gaganyaan mission is India's first manned space
mission. The Indian Space Research Organisation C. Draupadi Murmu D. Amit Shah
(ISRO) aims to launch the Gaganyaan mission in • Answer- C. Draupadi Murmu
2024-2025.
• On February 26, President Droupadi Murmu
86. Which state has repealed the 'Muslim Marriage and
inaugurated a day-long 'Purple Fest' at the Amrit
Divorce Registration Act, 1935' in February 2024? Udyan of Rashtrapati Bhavan.
A. Haryana B. Madhya Pradesh • It was organized after the successful organization of
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Assam the 'International Purple Festival, 2024' in Goa from
January 8 to 13, 2024.
• Answer- D. Assam
• A day-long 'Purple Festival' was organized by the
• The Assam Cabinet on 23 February 2024 has now Department of Empowerment of Persons with
abolished the Assam Muslim Registration of Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and
Marriage and Divorce Act, 1935. Empowerment.
• After the repeal of this Act, the Muslim women of • More than 10,000 Divyangjans along with their
the state will be freed from atrocities and escorts participated in the programme at the grand
exploitation. venue.
• This act will also help in ending child marriage. • The nodal agency of this festival is Pandit
• The Assam Repeal Ordinance 2024 has been Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute of Persons
approved to repeal this British-era act. with Disabilities.
• According to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa 3. Sports

Sarma, his government will launch another
campaign against child marriage in the state after 89. The ICC Under-19 One Day World Cup 2024 was
the Lok Sabha elections. held in which country?
• According to the 2011 census, Muslims constitute A. South Africa B. Australia
34% of Assam's population, 1.06 crore out of the
C. Bangladesh D. India
state's total population of 3.12 crore.
87. The foundation stone of ISRO's second spaceport • Answer- A. South Africa
was laid in which state? • Australia has won the 15th ICC Under-19 One Day
A. Odisha B. Kerala World Cup 2024 final by defeating India.
C. Karnataka D. Tamil Nadu • This Under-19 World Cup match was played on 11
February 2024 at Willowmoor Park, Benoni, South
• Answer- D. Tamil Nadu Africa. In which Australia defeated India by 79 runs.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation • The captain of the Indian team in this match was
stone of the second spaceport of the Indian Space Uday Saharan, while the Australian team was
Research Organisation (ISRO) at captained by Hugh Weibzen.
Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu in February • Host South African fast bowler Quena Mfaka was
2024. named the Player of the Tournament for the Under-
• 950 crores will be spent on this project. 19 Cricket World Cup.
• It is being built on about 2,233 acres and is expected 90. Who won the singles title of the Chennai Open
to be operational in two years. tennis tournament in February 2024?
• The new spaceport will eliminate the need for rocket A. Luka Nardi B. Rohan Bopanna
diversion due to Sri Lankan airspace.
C. Andy Murray D. Sumit Nagal
• Location closer to the equator and the propulsion
• Answer- D. Sumit Nagal
complex nearby will reduce time and cost.
• It will be dedicated to launching small satellites, will • India's top singles player Sumit Nagal won the
be built in Thoothukudi district. singles title of the Chennai Open tennis tournament.
• In the final, he defeated Luca Nardi of Italy to win • The UWW asked WFI to re-hold its Athletes
his fifth Challenger level singles title. Commission elections before July 1.
• He won his first Challenger at the Bengaluru Open • The United World Wrestling (UWW) is the
in 2017 and won the Buenos Aires Challenger title a international governing body for the sport of
few years later. amateur wrestling. Which is headquartered in
Switzerland.
• With this, he is likely to reach the 98th position in
the world rankings to be released next week. This 93. Which ministry and FIFA have collaborated to
will be the first time since 2019 that an Indian singles promote football in Indian schools?
player will break into top-100
A. Sports Ministry B. Ministry of Culture
91. Who is the first Sri Lankan cricketer to score a double
C. Ministry of Women and Child Development
century in ODI?
D. Ministry of Education
A. Kusal Mendis B. Pathum Nissanka
C. Avishka Fernando D. Angelo Mathews • Answer- D. Ministry of Education
• The Ministry of Education has partnered with FIFA
• Answer- B. Pathum Nissanka
to promote football in schools across India.
• Pathum Nissanka has created history by becoming
• Their joint initiative aims to distribute 11 lakh
the first Sri Lankan cricketer to score a double
footballs in over 1.5 lakh schools, making the game
century in ODIs. Nissanka played a brilliant innings
accessible to students across the country.
of 210* runs in 139 balls.
• Recently, 6,848 footballs were distributed to schools
• Nissanka broke Sanath Jayasuriya's previous record
in Odisha as part of the Football for Schools (F4S)
of 189 runs. Jayasuriya played this innings against
programme by Education Minister Dharmendra
India in Sharjah in 2000.
Pradhan.
• Pathum Nissanka smashed a double century to
• Launched in December, the F4S program has
break the record of former West Indies opener Chris
expanded its reach to various states including
Gayle and former Indian destroyer opener Virender
Odisha, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Dadra and
Sehwag. While Nissanka scored a double century in
Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
136 balls, Gayle scored 138 while Virender Sehwag
completed a double century in 140 balls. • Through initiatives such as F4S, the Ministry and
FIFA aim to promote the values of teamwork,
• By the way, Pathum Nissanka became the 10th
discipline and fitness among students, which
batsman to score a double century in the ODI
contribute to their overall development.
format. Rohit Sharma has scored three double
centuries. Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, 94. Who won the ICC Men's Player of the Month award
Martin Guptill, Fakhar Zaman, Chris Gayle, for the month of January 2024?
Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan and Glenn Maxwell are A. Josh Hazlewood B. Ollie Pope
the other batsmen who have touched or crossed the
200-run mark in ODI cricket. C. Jasprit Bumrah D. Shamar Joseph
92. United World Wrestling lifted the suspension • Answer- D. Shamar Joseph
imposed on the Wrestling Federation of India on
• The International Cricket Council (ICC) has
August 23, 2023, with immediate effect. Where is the
awarded West Indies cricket team fast bowler
headquarter of UWW located?
Shamar Joseph with the 'Player of the Month' award
A. Switzerland B. The Hague for the month of January 2024.
C. New York D. Washington DC • Shamar Joseph is the first West Indies player to win
the Men's ICC Player of the Month award.
• Answer- A. Switzerland
• In the women's category, Ireland's Amy Hunter won
• The United World Wrestling (UWW), the apex body the 'Player of the Month' award.
of world wrestling, lifted the suspension imposed on
the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) with • The ODI series included a brilliant knock of 101 not
immediate effect on August 23, 2023. out off 66 balls in the first match, followed by 77 and
42 in the subsequent games.
• The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) was
suspended by the UWW on August 23 last year after 95. Indian hammer thrower Rachna Kumari has been
it failed to hold elections on time. banned for how many years for doping?
A. 12 years B. 05 years
C. 15 years D. 10 years A. New Delhi B. Bhubaneswar
• Answer- A. 12 years C. Jaipur D. Indore
• On 15 February, the International Federation of • Answer- A. New Delhi
Athletics Integrity Unit and the National Anti-
Doping Agency (NADA) sanctioned two athletes for • South Asia's first professional women's handball
anti-doping rule violations. league (WHL) was unveiled on 6 February 2024 in
New Delhi.
• Indian hammer thrower Rachna Kumari has been
banned for 12 years. • A total of six teams will participate in this first
professional women's handball league.
• Nirmala Sheoran has also been banned for anti-
doping rule violation. • South Asia's first professional women's handball
league (WHL) is targeted to start by January 2025.
96. Which state announced the 'Kalaignar Sports Kit'
initiative, distributing sports equipment in 12,000- • Apart from India, star players from Asia, Europe
gram panchayats? and Africa will participate in this first professional
women's handball league of South Asia.
A. Tamil Nadu B. Karnataka
• The league will be organised in association with the
C. Uttarakhand D. Uttar Pradesh Handball Federation of India under the aegis of the
South Asian Handball Federation and the Asian
• Answer- A. Tamil Nadu
Handball Federation.
• Sports Development and Youth Welfare Minister
• Anandeshwar Pandey is the league chairman of the
Udhayanidhi Stalin announced the 'Kalaignar Sports
Handball Federation of India and general secretary
Kit' initiative by distributing sports equipment in
of the South Asian Handball Federation.
12,000-gram panchayats.
• The Indian handball women's team is currently
• The scheme will start on February 7 in Tiruchi in
ranked fifth in Asia.
Tamil Nadu and aims to support young athletes.
99. Leyla Valiyeva won the gold medal at the 10th
• It aims to promote sports, parallel to the provision of
International IIHM Young Chef Olympiad 2024. He
books for education.
belongs to which country?
• The Kalaignar Sports Kit Scheme has been organized
A. Italy B. Sri Lanka
and named after former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
Karuna Nidhi. Its main objective is to promote C. Azerbaijan D. India
sports development in Tamil Nadu and to promote
• Answer- C. Azerbaijan
sports at the village level.
97. Who has topped the Test bowlers' rankings released • Azerbaijan's Leyla Valiyeva won the gold medal at
by the ICC at the end of January 2024? the 10th International IIHM Young Chef Olympiad
2024.
A. Jasprit Bumrah B. Ravichandran Ashwin
• Clifford Jeff Cadunggo Unabia of Philippines and
C. Ravindra Jadeja D. Kagiso Rabada Kamal Thapa of Nepal jointly won the silver medal,
while Francesco Orsi of Italy won the bronze medal.
• Answer- B. Ravichandran Ashwin
• The closing ceremony was held in Kolkata.
• India's famous off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin
has been placed at the top position in the latest ICC • YCO 2024 had a fantastic panel of respected judges
bowling rankings released on 31 January 2024 with from around the world. Led by Professor David
853 rating points. Fosket, OBE, Chair of the Jury, Chef John Wood,
Founder and Director of Kitchen Cut, was the chief
• While Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja have
judge of the event.
been placed fourth and sixth respectively.
100. Who was declared joint winner of the SAFF Women's
• In the ICC Test batsmen's rankings, only one player
Under-19 Football Championship held in
from India, Virat Kohli, is included. Kohli has been
Bangladesh?
placed at sixth position.
A. Bhutan and Nepal B. Nepal and Bangladesh
• While Kane Williamson of New Zealand has been
placed at the top. C. India and Nepal D. India and Bangladesh
98. South Asia's first professional women's handball • Answer- D. India and Bangladesh
league was unveiled in which place?
• India and Bangladesh were the winners of SAFF • Bowling in the first innings of a Test match in
Women's Under-19 Football. Rajkot, Ashwin achieved an incredible feat by taking
the wicket of Zak Crawley.
• After the scheduled 90 minutes, the match was tied
at 1-1. • After Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan (87
matches), Ashwin became the second fastest bowler
• There, all 11 players of both the teams, including the
to take 500 wickets in 98 Test matches.
goalkeepers, scored on their penalty kicks. After the
score reached 11-11, the referee was about to • Sri Lanka's Muralitharan is also the all-time leading
continue the penalty shootout when she was refused wicket-taker in Tests with 800 wickets in 133
to do so. matches.
• Suddenly he called the captains of both the teams 103. Which former India captain has been named the
and the coin was tossed. India got lucky and started captain of IPL's all-time greatest team?
celebrating after winning the toss.
A. Virat Kohli B. MS Dhoni
• This led to confusion and protest.
C. Hardik Pandya D. Rohit Sharma
• After the toss controversy, India and Bangladesh
were declared joint winners of the SAFF U-19 • Answer- B. MS Dhoni
Women's Championship. • Former India captain and Chennai Super Kings'
• The match was played at the Bir Sherestha Shaheed (CSK) MS Dhoni has been named the captain of
Mustafa Kamal Stadium in Bangladesh. IPL's all-time greats.
101. Who is the Indian captain who has hit most sixes in • The selection panel comprised former cricketers
international cricket? Wasim Akram, Matthew Hayden, Tom Moody and
Dale Steyn.
A. Virat Kohli B. MS Dhoni
• At the same time, Rohit Sharma did not get a place
C. Hardik Pandya D. Rohit Sharma in the team. From Virat Kohli, David Warner, Rashid
• Answer- D. Rohit Sharma Khan, Lasith Malinga have got a place.
• The team was picked to celebrate the success of the
• Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma achieved a
world's most popular T20 league since its launch in
special feat and surpassed former legendary Indian
2008.
captain player MS Dhoni.
• MS Dhoni has led Chennai Super Kings to 5 IPL
• Rohit Sharma has become the Indian captain to hit
titles so far.
the most sixes in international cricket.
104. Which country won the women's category title at the
• Rohit achieved this feat as soon as he made his 212th
Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024?
career. Dhoni has a total of 211 sixes. After this
comes Virat Kohli's number. A. Malaysia B. India
• This was his 10th international century as captain. C. Indonesia D. Thailand
Rohit became the oldest Indian captain to score an
international century at the age of 36 years and 291 • Answer- B. India
days. • The Indian women's badminton team has won the
• Rohit currently has a record 593 sixes in all formats. Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024 title on
18 February 2024.
102. Who has become the second Indian after Anil
Kumble to take 500 wickets? • In the final of this championship played in Malaysia,
the Indian women's team defeated Thailand 3-2.
A. Ravindra Jadeja B. Kuldeep Yadav
• This was the 5th edition of the championship being
C. Shubman Gill D. R Ashwin played since 2016. The first championship was held
• Answer- D. R Ashwin at GMC Balayogi Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad
from 15–21 February 2016.
• On February 16, India spinner Ravichandran
• The Indian women's team won against two-time
Ashwin achieved the mammoth feat of taking 500
bronze medalists Thailand.
Test wickets at the Niranjan Shah Stadium.
• PV Sindhu led the Indian contingent at the
• Ashwin became the second Indian after Anil
championship.
Kumble to take 500 wickets, taking 619 wickets.
105. India’s______won the gold medal in the 60m hurdles • India won five medals, including four gold and one
at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships held in silver, at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships
Tehran. held in Tehran.
A. Jyoti Yarraji B. Anu Rani • A total of 13 Indian athletes participated in the
eleventh edition of the Asian Indoor Athletics
C. Shelly Singh D. Parul Chaudhary
Championships 2024, including six women and
• Answer- A. Jyoti Yarraji seven men.
• India's Jyoti Yarraji continued her golden run by • Men's shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor, women
winning the gold medal in the 60m hurdles with a hurdler Jyoti Yarraji along with sprinters Harmilan
time of 8.12 seconds at the Asian Indoor Athletics Bains and Gulvir Singh finished on top podium,
Championships in Tehran. Japan's Asuka Tereda while Ankita secured the only silver medal in the
finished second. women's 3000m race.
• Hong Kong's Louis Lai Yiu (8:26 seconds) took third • In terms of gold medal wins, it was India's second
place. most successful performance at the Asian Indoor
Athletics Championships after the 2008 edition in
• He broke his own national record, which he made in Doha. In the 2008 edition in Doha, he had won five
the previous edition (8.13 seconds) in Astana, gold medals and topped the standings.
Kazakhstan.
108. Where is the 4th Khelo India Winter Games being
• Jyothi, the reigning Asian outdoor 100m hurdles, held?
won the title in Bangkok last year.
A. Manali B. Shimla
106. Prime Minister Modi inaugurated which edition of
Khelo India University Games on February 19? C. Srinagar D. Gulmarg
A. Fifth B. Fourth • Answer- D. Gulmarg

C. Second D. Third • In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj
Sinha inaugurated the fourth edition of Khelo India
• Answer- B. Fourth
Winter Games in Gulmarg.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually • Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports
inaugurated the fourth Khelo India University Nisith Pramanik was also present on the occasion.
Games on 19 February.
• About 1000 athletes from 20 states are participating
• The fourth Khelo India University Games have in this sports competition.
begun in Guwahati.
• About one thousand athletes and sportspersons
• The Khelo India University Games 2023 in Guwahati from 20 different states and union territories of the
consists of a total of twenty sports disciplines and country will participate in the five-day event.
the remaining four disciplines are from sports from
other North-Eastern states. • Khelo India includes skiing, snow mountaineering,
Nordic skiing and alpine skiing events.
• The 11-day event will be held at 18 venues in seven
cities and 4500 players will participate in it. • Manoj Sinha and Ladakh Lieutenant Governor
Brigadier (Retd) Dr BD Mishra had launched the
• More than 200 universities are participating in this logo and mascot Snow Leopard for the Khelo India
inter-university sports event. Winter Games 2024 in January 2024.
• The government has allocated Rs 3500 crore in the 109. Who has become the fastest batsman to score 10,000
budget for the Khelo India University Games 2023. T20 runs?
• Launched in 2016, the Khelo India University Games A. Rohit Sharma B. Virat Kohli
are a part of the Khelo India initiative of the
Government of India. C. Babar Azam D. Chris Gayle
107. How many medals did India win in the Asian Indoor • Answer- C. Babar Azam
Athletics Championships?
• Pakistan player Babar Azam has become the fastest
A. 5 B. 4 batsman to score 10,000 T20 runs.
C. 6 D. 7 • Babar achieved this feat by beating Chris Gayle and
Virat Kohli.
• Answer- A. 5
• He became the 13th and fastest batsman overall to • It is known as the 'World's Highest Frozen Lake
achieve this feat in just 271 innings. Marathon'.
• Babur achieved this position at the age of just 29 112. Who has become the country's first woman pitch
years and 129 days. curator with the start of the second edition of the
• Gayle achieved this position in the year 2017. At the Women's Premier League?
same time, Kohli completed 10,000 runs in 299 T20 A. Jacintha Kalyan B. Disha Naik
innings.
C. Claudia Goldin D. Christina Koch
110. Who became the first Indian bowler to take 100
wickets against England in Test cricket? • Answer- A. Jacintha Kalyan
A. Ravichandran Ashwin • Jacintha Kalyan has become the first female pitch
curator in the country with the start of the much-
B. Ravindra Jadeja awaited second edition of the Women's Premier
C. Kuldeep Yadav D. Jasprit Bumrah League (WPL).
• Answer- A. Ravichandran Ashwin • In an unprecedented move for Indian cricket,

Jacintha Kalyan has etched her name in the annals of
• Ravichandran Ashwin became the first Indian sporting history as the country's first female pitch
bowler to take 100 wickets against England in Test curator.
cricket.
• Having passed the BCCI curatorship exam in 2018,
• Earlier, no Indian bowler had reached 100 wickets she brings her expertise and passion to the forefront,
against England. ensuring that the playing surfaces are conducive to
• Apart from this, Ashwin has recently completed his exciting cricket action.
500 Test wickets. 113. SAFF U-16 Women's Championship will be held in
• Fast bowler James Anderson is the highest wicket- which country?
taker in India and England Test matches with 145 A. Bangladesh B. India
wickets. R Ashwin has reached the second place in
the overall list. C. Nepal D. Sri Lanka
• In the fourth Test match being played in Ranchi, R • Answer- C. Nepal

Ashwin completed 100 wickets in Test matches • Chief coach Bibi Thomas announced a 23-member
against England (Ind vs Eng) as soon as he took a squad for the upcoming SAFF Under Women's
wicket. Championship to be held in Lalitpur, Nepal.
111. In which place was the 'Pangong Frozen Lake • The SAFF U-16 Women's Championship will be held
Marathon' 2024 held in February 2024? in Nepal from March 1-10.
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Leh-Ladakh • All the matches will be played at the Chayasal
C. Nepal D. Sikkim Stadium in Lalitpur.
• Answer- B. Leh-Ladakh • India was the winner of the SAFF U-15 format in
2018 and 2019. On both occasions, the team has
• On 20 February 2024, the Pangong Frozen Lake defeated Bangladesh in the final.
Marathon 2024 was held in Leh-Ladakh, India.
• This is the first time that the SAFF U-16 Women's
• Two men from Bhopal, Bhagwan Singh and Mahesh Championship is being organised.
Khurana, have joined the selected group of athletes
114. Who topped the Khelo India Winter Games 2024
after completing the Pangong Frozen Lake
with a total of 21 medals?
Marathon.
A. Army B. Karnataka
• The marathon was inaugurated by Sports Secretary
Ravinder Kumar and Chushul constituency C. Himachal Pradesh D. Maharashtra
councillor Konchok Stanzin.
• Answer- A. Army
• Ladakh's Pangong is the second edition of the
Frozen Lake Marathon. • Khelo India Winter Games 2024 was held in two
phases. The first phase was held in Leh, Ladakh
• The 42-km marathon was reduced to a 21-km half from 2 to 6 February, while the second phase was
marathon due to inclement weather. held in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir from 21 to 25
February.
• The Indian Army team won the KIWG 2024 title • Born in South Africa, Wagner played 64 Test
with 10 gold, five silver and six bronze medals. matches for New Zealand in which he took 260
wickets at an average of 37.
• Karnataka won the silver medal with nine gold
medals and two silver medals. • He is fifth in the list of bowlers taking most wickets
in Test cricket for New Zealand.
• Maharashtra stood third after Sena and Karnataka.
• The left-arm fast bowler was unlikely to get a place
• This was the fourth edition of KIWG 2024. Khelo
in the New Zealand team for the first Test match
India is a grassroots level multi-sport competition
against Australia starting on Thursday and he
under the aegis of the Khelo India program of the
announced his retirement after five Tests.
Government of India.
• He played an important role in helping the team win
• It was launched in 2020, all the previous three
the World Test Championship title in 2022. Of the 64
editions 2020, 2021 and 2023 were hosted by Jammu
Test matches that Wagner played, New Zealand
and Kashmir and won all three editions. The Union
won 34.
Territory of Ladakh made its debut as host this year.
117. Which player made the record of the fastest century
115. How many total medals did India win at the Archery
in T20 International cricket history?
Asia Cup 2024 in Baghdad, Iraq?
A. david miller B. Kushal Malla
A. 14 B. 15
C. Rohit Sharma D. Jan Nicole Lofty-Eaton
C. 20 D. 18
• Answer- D. Jan Nicole Lofty-Eaton
• Answer- A. 14
• Namibian cricketer Jan Nicol Lofty-Eaton has
• India finished the Archery Asia Cup 2024 in
created cricket history by scoring the fastest century
Baghdad, Iraq with 14 medals including nine gold,
in T20 International cricket history in just 33 balls.
four silver and one bronze.
• Eaton achieved this feat in a T20 match played
• Three-time Olympian Deepika Kumari won the gold
against Nepal.
medal in the women's individual recurve category.
Deepika Kumari was competing in an international • He broke the previous record held by Kushal Malla
event for the first time since the Paris Archery World of Nepal.
Cup in June 2022.
• Nepal's Kushal Malla scored the fastest century in
• Dheeraj Bommadevara defeated Olympian T20 International cricket in 34 balls against Mongolia
Tarundeep Rai 7-3 to win the men's recurve archery in the Asian Games 2023.
title.
• After Kushal Malla, the name of David Miller is at
• With this, India topped all individual events and third place, who achieved this feat in 35 balls in the
topped the podium in both men's and women's year 2017.
compound events.
• The record of scoring the fastest century in T20
• In the women's category, Preneet Kaur won the gold International for the Indian team is in the name of
medal by defeating Fatemeh Hemmati of Iran 138- captain Rohit Sharma, who achieved this feat in 35
135. balls against Sri Lanka.
• Whereas in the men's category, Prathamesh Javakar 118. India bagged a total of 18 medals at the Asian Track
won the gold medal by defeating Kushal Dalal 146- Cycling Championship 2024. It was held at which
144. place?
116. Fast bowler Neil Wagner retired from international A. New Delhi B. Bhubaneswar
cricket; he is a player of which country?
C. Kolkata D. Indore
A. New Zealand B. England
C. Ireland D. South Africa
• India ended their campaign by winning a total of 18
• Answer- A. New Zealand medals at the Asian Track Cycling Championships
• New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner has 2024 concluded on 26 February 2024.
announced his retirement from international cricket. • The tournament was held from 21st to 26th February
Wagner made his debut in the year 2012. at Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, New Delhi.
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• Around 500 riders from 18 countries participated in Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force
the New Delhi meet, which also saw competitions in Station in Florida.
junior and para track cycling categories. • PACE will improve our knowledge of the ways in
• It was the 43rd edition of the Asian Track Cycling which marine processes and air particles contribute
Championships. to global warming.
• India's 20-member junior and para teams performed • With the use of its hyperspectral marine color tool, it
well and received 18 medals. It has nine gold, six will measure water bodies in a wide range of light.
silver and three bronze medals. • With it, scientists will be able to track the
• Malaysia topped the tally with 37 (19 gold, 11 silver, distribution of phytoplankton and pinpoint the
7 bronze). populations that live in it.
• Japan - 24 (17 gold, five silver and two bronze 121. The 'Green Propulsion System' was launched into
medals) in second place. orbit with the help of which rocket in February 2024?
• Korea - 3rd with 23 (9 gold, 8 silver and 6 bronze A. Small Satellite Launch Vehicle
medals).
B. Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle
4. Science & Technology C. PSLV C-58 rocket
119. At which place was the high-altitude pseudo satellite D. Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk-III
vehicle tested by the National Aerospace Laboratory? • Answer- C. PSLV C-58 rocket
A. Bengaluru B. Hyderabad
• Defence Research and Development Organisation
C. Lucknow D. New Delhi (DRDO) successfully put into orbit the Green
Propulsion System on a payload launched from
• Answer- A. Bengaluru PSLV C-58 rocket.
• The first test of a solar-powered "pseudo satellite" • The 'Green Propulsion System' has been developed
has been successfully completed by the National under DRDO's Technology Development Fund
Aerospace Laboratory (NAL) in Bengaluru. (TDF) scheme. The green propulsion system has
• The High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite Vehicle (HAPS) been developed by Bengaluru-based start-up
is a new-age unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). 'Bellatrix Aerospace Private Limited’.
• It can substantially enhance surveillance and its • Innovative technology like Green Propulsion System
capabilities in India's border areas. has been designed to create an eco-friendly
propulsion system for the classroom.
• HAPS is still an evolving technology. India recently
successfully flight tested it placing India in the • Whereas conventional rocket fuel (propulsion
group of countries that currently have its systems) is a highly toxic and carcinogenic chemical.
technology. • According to the Ministry of Defence, it is ideal for
• HAPS: It can fly at an altitude of 18-20 km above the space missions with high thrust requirements.
ground. HAPS can stay in the air for months, even • The allocation for the TDF scheme in the interim
years. HAPS does not require any rocket to go into Budget 2024-25 is Rs 60 crore.
space. HAPS can be very useful in the event of a
disaster. 122. India's Abhinav Bindra selected as the torch bearer
for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. In which year did
120. NASA has recently launched the PACE mission. In he win the Olympic gold medal?
PACE, the letter 'C' is used for which of the
following? A. Nanjing 2014 B. Beijing 2008
A. Celestial Body B. Cloud C. Athens 2004 D. London 2012
C. Cosmid D. Climate Change • Answer- B. Beijing 2008
• Answer- B. Cloud • India's first individual Olympic gold medallist

Abhinav Bindra was selected as the torch bearer for
• NASA launched the PACE mission to study Earth's the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
atmosphere and oceans as the world warms.
• Bindra will be part of the Olympic torch relay from
• Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, Ocean Ecosystem (PACE) April 16 to July 26.
is a NASA mission that blasted off on a SpaceX
• The inaugural lighting of the torch will take place on C. Anurag Singh Thakur
April 16 at the Olympia Sanctuary in Greece. The
D. Piyush Goyal
torch will be lit by the rays of the sun during a
ceremony here. This is where the ancient games • Answer- C. Anurag Singh Thakur
were held.
• Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag
• Abhinav created history by winning the gold medal Singh Thakur inaugurated the BSE Expo-2024 at the
in the 10m air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing 28th Conference on Broadcast and Media
Olympics. He became the first Indian to win an Technology organized by the Broadcast Engineering
individual gold medal at the Olympics. Society (India). Speaking on the occasion, he said
123. India's first hypervelocity expansion tunnel test that India is going to be the hub of the broadcasting
facility has been developed by ____________. sector.
A. IIT Madras B. IIT Delhi • Its unwavering commitment to promoting public

service broadcasting, designing and implementing
C. IIT Patna D. IIT Kanpur inclusive policies, media awareness initiatives and
encouraging private participation in the broadcast
• Answer- D. IIT Kanpur
and media industry has laid the foundation for a
• India's first hypervelocity expansion tunnel test vibrant, inclusive and robust broadcast and media
facility has been developed by IIT Kanpur. ecosystem in India that is diverse, informative and
• Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) responsible.
successfully installed India's first hypervelocity 126. To tackle space debris, ____ and the ____will launch
expansion tunnel test facility. the world's first wooden satellite.
• This is a major milestone for India, only a handful of A. India, Japan
countries have advanced hypersonic testing
B. Japan, United States of America
capabilities.
• The feature can simulate hypersonic conditions C. China, Russia D. Russia, Japan
observed during atmospheric penetration by • Answer- B. Japan, United States of America
generating flight speeds between 3 and 10 km/s.
• To tackle space debris, Japan and the United States
• This S2 facility is 24 meters long. It was designed will launch the world's first wooden satellite, the
and developed indigenously in three years. This Lingosat probe, into space.
feature is generally called 'Jigarthanda'.
• It is made from magnolia wood, known for its
124. India's first indigenously designed 155mm smart stability and resistance to cracks.
ammunition to achieve indigenisation in the defence
sector will be developed by __________ in • It is a joint venture between Japanese scientists and
partnership with Munitions India Limited. their American counterparts.
A. IIT-Kanpur B. IIT-Bombay • Researchers from Kyoto University and Sumitomo

Forestry have collaborated to build this wooden
C. IIT-Delhi D. IIT-Madras satellite.
• Answer- D. IIT-Madras • Their simple solution will replace traditional metal
components with biodegradable materials.
• India's first indigenously designed 155mm smart
ammunition will be developed by IIT-Madras. • It has a diameter of about 10 centimeters and weighs
about 330 grams.
• To achieve indigenisation in the defence sector, IIT
Madras will develop it in partnership with Defence 127. An AI model called Hanuman has been developed.
Public Sector Enterprise Municipals India Limited. Who launched this, AI Hanuman?
• It aims to increase the accuracy of a 10 mm shell A. Reliance B. Tata
within a 155 m Circular Error Probable (CEP). C. IIT Madras D. Infosys
• Currently, the CEP of ammunition developed in
• Answer- A. Reliance
India is 500 meters. Its second goal is to increase
firepower at the terminal impact point. • A consortium backed by Mukesh Ambani owned
125. Which Union Minister inaugurated the 'BSE Expo- Reliance Industries Ltd and India's leading
2024'? engineering schools in the field of artificial
intelligence is set to launch its first ChatGPT-style
A. Jyotiraditya Scindia B. S. Jaishankar service next month.
• BharatGPT, in collaboration with Indian Institute of • Neuralink is a neurotechnology company co-
Technology Universities and supported by Reliance founded by Musk to create direct communication
Jio Infocomm Limited, has developed an AI model channels between the brain and the computer.
called Hanuman.
• Musk founded his neurotechnology company,
• Reliance Jio will also make models customized for Neuralink, in 2016, which can help create direct
certain special uses. The company is currently communication channels between the brain and the
working on Jio Brain, an AI platform that aims to computer.
serve a network of about 450 million customers. 130. India's first Gati Shakti research chair has been set
• Other startups like Servam and Krutrim, backed by up in _________.
Lightspeed Venture Partners and Vinod Khosla's
A. IIM Shillong B. IIM Bengaluru
fund, are also developing open-source AI models for
India. C. IIM Gaya D. IIM Kolkata
128. Which IIT has launched India's largest Remote Pilot • Answer- A. IIM Shillong
Training Organisation (RPTO) in collaboration with
• To set up India's first 'Gati Shakti Research Chair',
EduRade?
the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
A. IIT Guwahati B. IIT Kanpur (MoPSW) signed an MoU with IIM Shillong.
C. IIT Madras D. ITT Delhi • This Chair will contribute to high-quality academic
research on multimodal logistics focusing on the
• Answer- A. IIT Guwahati
Northeast.
• India's largest drone pilot training organization has • It will focus on knowledge building on multimodal
been launched by IIT Guwahati. logistics development strategies and practice and
• IIT Guwahati launched India's largest Remote Pilot innovation for logistic capacity building in the
Training Organization (RPTO) in collaboration with North-Eastern region.
Edurade. • The main objective of the Chair is to improve
• Edurade RC is a brand owned by Hobitech Solutions collaboration with global experts in creating and
Private Limited and incubated at IIT Guwahati developing knowledge and expertise.
Research Park. 131. Which of the following statement is correct?
• It is spread over 18 acres and has the capability to fly 1. On February 22, four portals of the Ministry
nine medium-range drones simultaneously. including Press Sewa Portal, Central Bureau of
• The main objective of this pilot training organization Communication Portal and Website, NaviGate Bharat
is to promote drone technology in India. Portal and National Register for Local Cable
• It will help in enhancing the skills of youth in North Operators were launched.
East and other regions of India. 2. Under the PRP Act 2023, the Press Service Portal
129. Which Elon Musk startup has performed the first has been designed by the Press Registrar General of
brain chip transplant in a human patient? India (PRGI – erstwhile RNI).
A. Boring B. Space X A. 1 only B. 2 only
C. Neuralink D. Tesla C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
• Answer- C. Neuralink • Answer- C. Both 1 and 2
• Elon Musk's Neuralink startup has performed the • On February 22, four portals of the Ministry
first brain chip transplant in a human patient. including Press Sewa Portal, Central Bureau of
Communication Portal and Website, NaviGate India
• The main purpose of the transplant is to enhance Portal and National Register for Local Cable
human capabilities and treat neurological disorders Operators were launched.
such as ALS or Parkinson’s.
• The objective of launching these portals is to bring
• Neuralink's technology works primarily through an transparency in the system and ease of doing
implant called "Link," a device the size of five coins. business.
Through surgery, it is placed inside the human
brain. • This will also reduce human intervention and make
the functioning of departments under the Ministry
more efficient and transparent. Recently, Parliament
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passed the Press and Periodical Registration Bill • Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and former Lok
2023, scrapping the colonial-era law. Sabha Speaker Manohar Joshi passed away at the
• With this decision, journalists will get the age of 86.
registration of the newspaper or magazine in 2 • He served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra from
months instead of 2 years. 1995 to 1999.
• Under the PRP Act 2023, the Press Service Portal has • Joshi became the first non-Congress Chief Minister
been designed by the Press Registrar General of of Maharashtra.
India (PRGI – erstwhile RNI).
• He served as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 2002
to 2004.
5. Obituaries
• He was a Rajya Sabha member from 2006 to 2012.
132. Dattajiro Krishnarao Gaekwad, who passed away
recently, was related to which sport? • He served as the Minister of Heavy Industries and
Public Enterprises from 1999 to 2002.
A. Hockey B. Football
• He was one of the important and famous leaders of
C. Badminton D. Cricket Shiv Sena.
• Answer- D. Cricket 135. Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas passed away. Which
ghazal made him most famous?
• Former India captain Dattajiro Krishnarao Gaekwad
passed away recently. He was 95. A. ‘Wo kagaj ki kashti’ B. 'Chithi Aayi Hai’
• Before his death he was known as the oldest living C. MaafiNama D. ‘Sardi Jane lagi’
Indian cricketer.
• Answer- B. 'Chithi Aayi Hai’
• Gaekwad represented Baroda in first-class cricket
and under his leadership the team won the Ranji • Famous ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas died on 26
Trophy in the 1957-58 season. February 2024 at the age of 72.
133. Farooq Nazki passed away at the age of 83. He was a • Singer Udhas was ill for the last several days.
famous ___________. • Singer Udhas got his real recognition from the
A. Journalist B. Social worker famous ghazal 'Chithi Aayi Hai'.
C. Film Director D. Scientist • Pankaj Udhas was born on 17 May 1951 in Jetpur,
Gujarat. He was the youngest among his three
• Answer- A. Journalist brothers.
• Veteran journalist and Sahitya Akademi awardee • His family was from a town named Charkhadi near
Farooq Nazki passed away at the age of 83. Rajkot. His grandfather was a zamindar and also the
Diwan of Bhavnagar state.
• Noted journalist and Sahitya Akademi awardee
Mohammad Farooq Nazki passed away at the age of • He worked in the film 'Naam' and lent his voice to
83. the ghazal 'Chithi Aayi Hai'. This ghazal is one of
the best ghazals of his career. This ghazal was edited
• He was a well-known personality in the media and
by David Dhawan. When Raj Kapoor heard the
literary world.
ghazal ‘Chitthi Aayi Hai’, he cried.
• He worked as a broadcaster, poet and media
consultant. He also worked in All India Radio 6. Appointments and resignations
Kashmir and Doordarshan in various capacities.
136. Which Indian Revenue Service officer has been
• Farooq Nazki received the Sahitya Akademi Award appointed as the brand ambassador of the Fit India
in 1995 for his remarkable poetry collection "Nar Movement in February 2024?
Hutun Kanzal Vanas".
A. Narendra Kumar Yadav
134. Former Lok Sabha Speaker Manohar Joshi passed
away, he was also the former Chief Minister of which B. Swati Sodhi
state? C. Ankit Kumar D. Sonu Sood
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Goa
• Answer- A. Narendra Kumar Yadav
C. Gujarat D. Maharashtra
• GST Additional Director Narendra Kumar Yadav
• Answer- D. Maharashtra has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the
Fit India Movement.
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• He is one of the youngest Indian Revenue Service • Ms. Ganapathy's career in Railways began in 2003
(IRS) officers. when she joined as an assistant.
• He became the first civil servant to be selected as the 139. Who has been elected as the President of the Institute
brand ambassador of the Fit India Movement. of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)?
• He is known for his dedication, passion and A. Jagdish Shetty B. Ranjit Kumar Agarwal
unwavering commitment to public service.
C. Sanjeev Kumar D. Charanjot Singh Nanda
• He has emerged as a prominent figure in the field of
health and fitness. • Answer- B. Ranjit Kumar Agarwal
• Fit India Movement: It was launched by Prime • The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Minister Narendra Modi on 29 August 2019. (ICAI) elected CA Ranjit Kumar Agarwal as
president and CA Charanjot Singh Nanda as vice-
137. Who will be the next President of Finland? president.
A. David Cameron B. Pekka Haavisto • CA Ranjit Kumar Agarwal has been appointed as
C. Anwar Ibrahim D. Alexander Stubb the 72nd President of the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India.
• Answer- D. Alexander Stubb
• He will hold this esteemed post till the year 2024-25.
• On February 11, after a seven-year hiatus, former He has been associated with the institute since 2016,
prime minister, triathlete and europhile Alexander initially as a central council member and then as
Stubb made a triumphant return to politics by vice-chairman in 2023-24.
winning the Finnish presidency in the election.
• As the Chairman of ICAI, CA Ranjit Kumar Agarwal
• 98 percent of the votes were counted in the count. is the Chairman of all Standing Committees
Stubb received 51.7% of the vote while his Green including Executive, Finance, Disciplinary and
Party rival, former foreign minister Pekka Haavisto, Examination Committees.
received 48.4% of the vote. This is Finland's first
140. Ajay Kumar Chaudhary appointed as Non-Executive
election since joining the NATO military alliance.
Chairman of NPCI. When was NPCI established?
• In April 2023, Finland officially became the 31st
member of the Washington-led coalition. A. 2000 B. 2008
• On March 1, Mr. Stubb will officially take office, C. 1999 D. 2016

replacing Sauli Niinisto. • Answer- B. 2008
138. _______has been appointed as Southern Railway's
• The appointment of Ajay Kumar Choudhary as non-
first Transwoman Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE). executive chairman and independent director of the
A. Zara Shekha B. Joyita Mondal board was announced by the National Payments
Corporation of India on February 8.
C. Ananya Alex D. Sindhu Ganapathy
• He has been appointed for a period of three years
• Answer- D. Sindhu Ganapathy with effect from February 8, 2024.
• Sindhu Ganapathy has been appointed as Southern • Chaudhry replaces Biswamohan Mohapatra, who
Railway's first Transwoman Travelling Ticket was appointed non-executive chairman in 2018.
Examiner (TTE).
• NPCI is a premier organization handling retail
• For years, life seemed simpler until she started payments and settlement systems in India.
noticing the hormonal changes that transformed her
body, leading to the realization and acceptance of • Dilip Asbe is the Managing Director (MD) and Chief
her gender identity. Despite getting a supportive Executive Officer (CEO) of NPCI.
environment within the railway premises, social • Venkatraman Srinivasan, Hrishikesh Krishnan, D
pressure and lack of understanding from the outside Manjunath and Padmini Khare Kaiker are
world posed significant challenges, forcing her to independent directors at NPCI.
quit her job in 2010 for a period of seclusion among
• NPCI was established in 2008 and is headquartered
the transgender community.
in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• Despite the challenges he faced, he received support
141. Who is the chairman of 'One Nation One Election'
from the Southern Railway Mazdoor Union, which
committee?
inspired him to excel in his work.
A. Mohammad Hamid Ansari
B. Dr. Manmohan Singh • Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra has approved the
appointment of a new Advocate General.
C. Ram Nath Kovind
• The Jodhpur High Court had recently sought a reply
D. Amitabh Kant
from the state government in this regard, after
• Answer- C. Ram Nath Kovind which Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma appointed
a new Advocate General.
• 'One Nation One Election' committee chairman Ram
Nath Kovind held a consultation meeting with 144. Who has been appointed as the First Minister of
members of the Republican Party of India-Athawale Northern Ireland?
(RPI) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in New A. Michelle O'Neill B. Emma Little-Pengelly
Delhi.
c. Jeffrey Donaldson D. Sorcha Eastwood
• A few days ago, the central government constituted
an 8-member committee to study One Nation One • Answer- A. Michelle O'Neill
Election.
• Michelle O'Neill of Sinn Féin was appointed First
• In September 2023, the central government had Minister of Northern Ireland.
formed this committee under the leadership of
• After two full years without a working government,
former President Ram Nath Kovind.
the regional parliament has formally appointed Sinn
• If 'one nation, one election' is implemented, then Féin's Michel O'Neill as First Minister of Northern
elections to the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies Ireland.
will be held simultaneously all over India and
• This is the first time that an Irish nationalist is
voting will also take place simultaneously.
heading a developed government of the United
142. Justice Ritu Bahri took oath of office as the first Kingdom territory.
woman Chief Justice of which of the following High
• DUP's Emma Little-Pengelly has been appointed
Court?
deputy first minister.
A. Madhya Pradesh High Court • The return of power-sharing came after the
B. Uttarakhand High Court Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) ended boycotts
over post-Brexit trade rules.
C. Bihar High Court
145. Who has been sworn in as the Chief Justice of
D. Uttar Pradesh High Court Gauhati High Court?
• Answer- B. Uttarakhand High Court A. Justice Arun Bhansali
• Justice Ritu Bahri took oath of office as the first B. Justice Vijay Bishnoi
woman Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court.
C. Justice Ramesh Sinha
• Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh (Retd)
administered the oath of office. D. Justice Amit Mishra
• Justice Ritu Bahri is the first woman Chief Justice in • Answer- B. Justice Vijay Bishnoi
the history of Uttarakhand High Court. • Justice Vijay Bishnoi was recently sworn in as the
• She was earlier a senior judge of the Punjab and Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court. Assam
Haryana High Court. The Uttarakhand High Court Governor Gulab Chand Kataria administered the
was established on 9 November 2000. oath of office to Justice Bishnoi.
• Justice Ashok Desai served as the first Chief Justice • Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was also
of the Uttarakhand High Court between 2000 and present on the occasion.
2003.
• Justice Bishnoi's appointment as the Chief Justice
143. Who has been appointed as the new Advocate has been made following the recommendation of the
General of Rajasthan? Supreme Court Collegium. Recently, Justice Ritu
Bahri was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the
A. Ashok Kumar B. Rajendra Prasad
Uttarakhand High Court.
C. Indu Kumari D. Ravi Shankar Prasad
146. Who has been appointed as the new director in India
• Answer- B. Rajendra Prasad by the Asian Development Bank?
• Rajendra Prasad has been appointed as the new A. Mio Oka B. Soumya Swaminathan
Advocate General of Rajasthan. C. Gita Gopinath D. Takeo Konishi
• Answer- A. Mio Oka • Bektenov, 43, previously headed the state's anti-
corruption agency and took on the role of head of
• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recently the presidential administration in April 2023.
appointed Mio Oka as the new director of the bank
in India. He has replaced Takeo Konishi. 149. Who has become the new Chief Justice of Rajasthan
High Court?
• Oka will be responsible for ADB Operations and
other development functions in India. The Asian A. Arun Bhansali
Development Bank is a regional development bank. B. Manindra Mohan Srivastava
• It was established on 19 December 1966. C. Chakradhari Sharan Singh
147. Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister
D. Ritu Bahri
of Yemen?
• Answer- B. Manindra Mohan Srivastava
A. Ibrahim al-Hamdi B. Ahmed al-Gashmi
• Governor Kalraj Mishra administered the oath of
C. Salim Rubai Ali D. Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak
office to Manindra Mohan Srivastava as the Chief
• Answer- D. Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak Justice of Rajasthan High Court at Raj Bhawan.
Justice Srivastava took oath in Hindi.
• Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak was appointed Prime
Minister of Yemen. • Justice Manindra Mohan Srivastava replaced
Augustine George Masih.
• Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council appointed
Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak as the new Prime • Justice MM Srivastava has been sworn in as the 42nd
Minister. Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
• He replaces Maine Abdulmalik Said, who will serve • Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh was sworn in as
as an advisor to the chairman of the presidential the 33rd Chief Justice of the Odisha High Court on
leadership council. February 7.
• Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak was also named as • Justice Arun Bhansali was today sworn in as the
Yemen's representative to the United Nations in Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court.
2018. He also served as Yemen's foreign minister 150. Who has been appointed as the new Governor of
from 2020. Punjab after the resignation of former Punjab and
• Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak made news in 2015 Haryana Governor Banwari Lal Purohit?
when he was kidnapped by the Houthi while
A. P. S. Sreedharan Pillai
serving as the chief of staff of Yemen's presidency.
B. Gurmeet Singh
of Kazakhstan? C. S. Abdul Nazir D. Kiran Bedi
A. Michel O'Neill B. Kassim Jomart Tokayev • Answer- D. Kiran Bedi
C. Olzas Bektenov D. Alikhan Smailov • Banwarilal Purohit resigns as Punjab Governor.
• Answer- C. Olzas Bektenov • A few days ago, he suggested holding a session of
Parliament in the 'winter capital' in Tamil Nadu.
• Kazakhstan President Kassym Jomart Tokayev
appointed Olzas Bektenov as the new Prime • Purohit had served as the Governor of Tamil Nadu
Minister. from 2017 to 2021.
• Former Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov resigned • He made the suggestion during the Chandigarh
without giving a reason. Tamil Sangam event, which took place during the
Pongal festival.
• Bektenov, who had previously been head of the
president's executive office, was nominated by the • Kiran Bedi, the country's first woman IPS officer, has
Amanet party and received support from the been appointed as the Governor of Punjab.
majority of delegates. 151. Who has been appointed as the new Managing
• The priorities of the new government include Director of Boeing Defence India?
economic growth with a focus on industry, oil, A. Kamlesh Patel B. Prabhu Singh
agriculture and technology.
C. Harinder Sharma D. Nikhil Joshi
• Answer- D. Nikhil Joshi
• US-based aerospace giant Boeing has appointed • Praveen Kumar Srivastava has been serving as the
Nikhil Joshi as Managing Director of Boeing Defence Central Vigilance Commissioner since May 2023.
India (BDI) as part of its strategy to strengthen
• Central Vigilance Commission: It is an apex anti-
operations and accelerate growth in India.
corruption government body in India.
• Joshi, who has over 25 years of aerospace and
• It was established in 1964 on the recommendation of
defence industry experience including service in the
the K. Santhanam Committee.
Indian Armed Forces, will lead current and future
programmes for BDI. • It was given statutory status in 2003 under the
Central Vigilance Commission Act 2003.
• He will focus on enhancing mission readiness and
modernising India's defence forces. 154. The Government of India has appointed four
members in the 16th Finance Commission, whose
• Additionally, Joshi served as the Country Manager
tenure will be ____ years.
for Eton Aerospace, where he was responsible for
growing Eaton's business footprint in India. Boeing's A. Six B. Five
presence in India spans over eight decades.
C. Three D. Four
152. Who has been named as the 'State Icon' of Punjab
• Answer- B. Five
under a voter awareness campaign?
A. Guru Randhawa B. Harbhajan Singh • The Government of India has appointed four
members in the 16th Finance Commission, whose
C. Shubman Gill D. Yuvraj Singh tenure will be five years.
• Answer- C. Shubman Gill • A. N. Jha, Annie George Matthew, Soumya Kanti
Ghos and Niranjan Rajadhyaksha
• India's young cricketer Shubman Gill has been
named as the "state icon" for the upcoming Lok • The 16th Finance Commission was constituted on
Sabha elections by the Chief Electoral Officer office 31st December.
of Punjab. • The 16th Finance Commission is headed by Arvind
• In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, 65.96 percent voting Panagariya who was earlier the Vice Chairman of
was recorded for 13 seats in Punjab. This time this NITI Aayog.
decision has been taken to boost the voting • The commission will submit its report to the
percentage. President by 31 October 2025. The report will be for
• The Lok Sabha elections are likely to be held in a period of five years starting from April 1, 2026.
April-May. • The Finance Commission is constitutionally required
• Gill will participate in voter awareness programmes to be constituted every five years or earlier.
to ensure 70 per cent polling percentage in the state. According to Article 280(1) of the Constitution, the
The commission's poll panel has set a target of Commission usually takes about two years to
"crossing 70 this time". prepare its recommendations.
153. Who has been appointed as the Vigilance 155. Who has been appointed as the new permanent
Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission judge of Jharkhand High Court?
in February 2024? A. Mehrchand Mahajan B. M. P. Shastri
A. Praveen Kumar Srivastava C. B. K. Mukhrija D Pradeep Kumar Srivastava
B. Arvind Kumar
• Answer- D Pradeep Kumar Srivastava
C. A.S. Rajiv D. Suresh N. Patel
• The Ministry of Law and Justice has published a
• Answer- C. A.S. Rajiv notification stating that the appointment of Justice
Pradeep Kumar Srivastava, an additional judge in
• Former Bank of Maharashtra Chief Executive A S the Jharkhand High Court, has been made
Rajiv has been appointed vigilance commissioner. permanent.
• Under the CVC Act, the Central Vigilance • The appointment has been made in exercise of the
Commission is a three-member body comprising a power conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the
Central Vigilance Commissioner and two Vigilance Constitution of India.
Commissioners.
• The President has expressed happiness over the
• Former Intelligence Bureau (IB) chief Arvind Kumar appointment of Justice Pradeep Kumar Srivastava,
was the only vigilance commissioner till now. who was earlier serving as an Additional Judge of
the Jharkhand High Court, as a Judge of the High • TRAI comprises a chairman, two full-time members
Court. and two part-time members. They are appointed by
• The appointment will take effect from the date he the Government of India.
assumes charge of the office. 158. Under which law was Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren
• Currently, Mr. Chandrasekhar is serving as the arrested?
Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court since 20 A. Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2022
February 2023.
B. Fugitive Economic Offenders Act 2018
156. Who has been re-appointed as the President of Asian
C. Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999
Cricket Council (ACC)?
A. Sourav Ganguly B. Nazmul Hasan D. None of these
C. Rahul Dravid D. Jay Shah • Answer- A. Prevention of Money Laundering Act

2022
• Answer- D. Jay Shah
• On January 31, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant
• Jay Shah has been re-appointed as the President of Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate
the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for the third under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act
consecutive term. (PMLA). After the arrest, he met the Governor and
• Sri Lanka Cricket president Shammi Silva proposed submitted his resignation.
the extension of BCCI secretary Jay Shah for the • Jharkhand Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan invited
second time. Champai Soren to form the government on 1
• At the ACC's annual general meeting in Bali, all February. Champai took oath as chief minister on
ACC members unanimously endorsed his February 2.
nomination. • Senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader and
• Shah first took over the post in January 2021. He Transport Minister Champai Soren has been elected
replaced Bangladesh Cricket Board president MLA from Seraikela for five consecutive terms.
Nazmul Hasan. • The case pertains to the alleged sale and purchase of
• Asian Cricket Council is a cricket organisation tribal land between 2020 and 2022 by forging
currently consisting of 25 member associations. documents.
• It was established in 1983. It is headquartered in • The Enforcement Directorate was established in

Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is subordinate to the 1956, and comes under the Union Ministry of
International Cricket Council. Finance.
157. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Telecom 159. On 01st February 2024, the Central Government
Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in January appointed Chief Hydrographer?
2024? A. Rajiv Kumar B. Anil Kumar Lahoti
A. Prasanna B. Warle B. Anil Kumar Lahoti C. Vimal Deshpande D. Lochan Singh Pathania
C. Satnam Singh Sandhu • Answer- D. Lochan Singh Pathania
D. Sharat Chauhan • The government appointed Vice Admiral Lochan
• Answer- B. Anil Kumar Lahoti Singh Pathania as Chief Hydrographer.
• He joined the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy
• Former Railway Board chief Anil Kumar Lahoti has
been appointed as the chairman of Telecom in 1990.
Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). • He is a hydrography expert and commanded the
sighting and evening vessels.
• The term of former TRAI chairman PD Vaghela has
ended. After this, this post was vacant for almost 4 • He conducted various hydrographic surveys. He
months. was involved in the challenging task of data
collection for IMBL mediation and production of
• Lahoti will serve as TRAI chairman for another three
new charts in the Sundarbans delta.
years from the date he assumes charge.
• He is an expert on international maritime laws
• TRAI was established on February 20, 1997 by the
related to maritime boundary delimitation.
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997.
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• He has contributed to solving issues related to the and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 received the assent of the
Continental Shelf extending beyond maritime Hon'ble President and was notified on 1st January,
boundaries and exclusive economic zones. 2014.
160. Indian economist ______has been named as the new 162. Who has been appointed as the 34th Chief Justice of
Director of the Independent Evaluation Office of the Karnataka High Court?
World Bank's Global Environment Facility (GEF). A. Jaswant Singh B. Nilay Vipinchandra Anjaria
A. Geetika Mehta B. Geeta Batra C. Abhay S Oka D. Sandeep Mehta
C. Neena Singh D. Rashmi Shukla
• Answer- B. Nilay Vipinchandra Anjaria
• Answer- B. Geeta Batra
• Justice Nilay Vipinchandra Anjaria was sworn in as
• India-born eminent economist Geeta Batra has been the 34th Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court.
appointed as the Director of the Independent • Earlier, he had served as the senior-most judge in
Evaluation Office of the World Bank's Global the Gujarat High Court before being appointed in
Environment Facility (GEF). Due to which she has Karnataka.
become the first woman from a developing country
to hold this prestigious post. • Born on 23 March 1965 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat,
Justice Anjaria is a descendant of legal professionals.
• The GEF was established in October 1991 as a $1
billion pilot program at the World Bank to enable • He started his legal practice in 1988 and earned a
developing countries to respond to environmental master's degree in law from the University Law
challenges and promote sustainable development. College, Ahmedabad in 1989.
• Born in New Delhi, Batra completed her economics • Justice Anjaria has had an outstanding career, has
studies from Chennai (1984–1987), followed by an worked as a status council for various entities and
MBA in Finance from NMIMS, Vile Parle (1990). has written articles in legal publications.
• In 2015, Batra joined the GEF's IEO (established in 7. Important Days

July 2003) – which assesses the progress and impact
of GEF interventions. 163. When is International Day of Women and Girls in
161. Who has been appointed as the new chairperson of Science observed every year?
Lokpal in February 2024? A. 12 February B. 10 February
A. Pinaki Chandra Ghosh C. 09 February D. 11 February
B. Ajay Manikrao Khanvilkar • Answer- D. 11 February
C. Lingappa Narayana Swami • The International Day of Women and Girls in
D. Pradeep Kumar Mohanty Science is observed every year on 11 February.
• It is celebrated to raise awareness about the role of
• Answer- B. Ajay Manikrao Khanvilkar
women in development goals.
• President Droupadi Murmu has appointed former
• This year the 9th edition of International Day of
Supreme Court judge Justice Ajay Manikrao
Women and Girls in Science was celebrated across
Khanwilkar as the new chairperson of Lokpal.
the world.
• Justice Khanwilkar will be the second ombudsman
• The theme of International Day of Women and Girls
in India, replacing Pinaki Chandra Ghose who
in Science 2024 is "Women and girls in science
retired in May 2022 after a two-year term.
leadership, a new era for sustainability".
• Currently, the acting chairman and judicial member
• In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly
of Lokpal is Justice Pradip Kumar Mohanty, former
(UNGA) declared 11 February as the International
Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court.
Day of Women and Girls in Science.
• The appointment of India's new Lokpal was
164. When is World Radio Day observed every year to
announced nearly three weeks later by the selection
raise awareness about the importance of radio?
committee comprising the Prime Minister, Lok
Sabha Speaker, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha A. 12 February B. 10 February
and Chief Justice of India.
C. 13 February D. 11 February
• The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011 was passed by
• Answer- C. 13 February
the Parliament on December 17, 2013. The Lokpal
• World Radio Day is observed on 13 February every cancer and 9.7 million cancer-related deaths
year to raise awareness about the importance of worldwide.
radio. • The World Health Organization estimates that the
• It is also celebrated to encourage access to burden of cancer will increase by about 77% by 2050.
information through radio. The most prevalent cancers worldwide are those of
the breast, lung, colon, rectum, and prostate.
• This year the 13th edition of World Radio Day was
celebrated. • 2024 is the third and final year of the campaign. The
theme for 2024 is "Together, we challenge those in
• The theme of World Radio Day 2024 is "Radio: a
power".
century informing, entertaining and educating us".
• World Cancer Day was started at the first 'World
• The first radio broadcast was made by Guglielmo
Summit against Cancer' held in Paris in 2000.
Marconi in 1895. Radio commercials came into
existence in the early 1920s. 167. Safer Internet Day is celebrated every year _____ on
Tuesday of the second week.
• In 2011, UNESCO member countries declared
February 13 as World Radio Day. A. June B. January
• In 2013, it was adopted as an international program C. February D. March
by the United Nations General Assembly.
• Answer- C. February
165. When is World Hippo Day observed every year?
• Safer Internet Day is celebrated on Tuesday of the
A. 12 February B. 15 February second week of February every year.
C. 13 February D. 14 February • It is celebrated to promote safer and more
• Answer- B. 15 February responsible use of online technology.
• Safer Internet Day was first celebrated in 2004 as an
• World Hippo Day is observed on February 15 every
initiative of the European Union (EU)-funded
year to raise awareness about the plight of hippos.
SafeBorders project.
• Hippo is one of the most endangered large
• Cyberbullying, identity theft, data theft,
mammals.
cyberattacks, and cyber fraud are some of the
• The hippopotamus population is estimated to be common threats from the internet.
between 115,000 and 130,000, attributed to poaching,
• Safer Internet Day allows planning for internet
lack of access to fresh water, mechanized farming,
safety, especially among the younger generation.
and urbanization.
168. When is World Cancer Day observed every year with
• Hippopotamuses are semi-aquatic mammals, native
an aim to make people aware and educated about the
to sub-Saharan Africa, and weigh up to 2,000 kg,
making them the third largest land mammal after increasing risk of cancer in the world?
elephants and rhinos. A. 04 February B. 06 February
• The International Union for Conservation of Nature C. 08 February D. 05 February
(IUCN) listed them as a vulnerable species in 2006
after establishing that hippo populations had • Answer- A. 04 February
declined by up to 20% over the past two decades. • World Cancer Day is celebrated every year on
166. World Cancer Day is observed on 4 February every February 4 with the aim of making people aware
year. It was launched at the first 'World Summit and educated about the increasing risk of cancer in
Against Cancer' held in Paris in ________. the world.
A. 2001 B. 1999 • Cancer is one of the rapidly increasing serious and

life-threatening health problems globally.
C. 2002 D. 2000
• Every three years, World Cancer Day and the Union
• Answer- D. 2000 for International Cancer Control (UICC) announce a
new campaign theme and specific focus of each year.
• World Cancer Day is observed every year on
February 4 to save millions of preventable deaths • The theme for the year 2022 to 2024 is Close the Care
through education and awareness. Gap.
• Cancer is the cause of 1 in every 6 deaths. By 2022, • The subtheme of this year's World Cancer Day is
there were expected to be 20 million new cases of "Together We Challenge Those in Power".
• World Cancer Day was first celebrated in the year disasters to pandemics and political instability to
2000 at the World Summit against Cancer for the economic downturns.
New Millennium. • The term "tourism resilience" is used to describe a
• Every sixth death in the world is due to cancer. tourist destination's ability to cope with and recover
Cancer is the second leading cause of death from a crisis.
worldwide. 171. When is the 'World Day of Social Justice' observed
169. Which year was declared as the International Year of every year?
Pulses by the United Nations General Assembly?
A. 19 February B. 20 February
A 2021 B. 2019
C. 2018 D. 2016
• Answer- B. 20 February
• Answer- D. 2016
• The World Day of Social Justice is observed every
• World Pulses Day is observed on 10th February year on 20 February.
every year to spread awareness about the nutritional
• The main purpose of celebrating this day globally is
and environmental benefits of pulses as part of
to provide social justice to the people at large.
sustainable food production.
• The World Day of Social Justice created by the
• The theme of 'World Pulses Day' for this year 2024 is
United Nations (UN) reminds us that there are still
"Pulses: Nutritious soil and people". It aims to
many things that are preventing millions of people
integrate pulses into our diet and agricultural
from living a fair life.
practices.
• The theme of World Day of Social Justice 2024 is
• The United Nations General Assembly adopted a
"Bridging Gaps, Building Alliances".
resolution related to pulses on 20 December 2013,
declaring 2016 as the International Year of Pulses • On November 26, 2007, the United Nations General
(IYP). Assembly declared that starting with the 60th
session of the General Assembly, 20 February shall
• In recognition of the potential of pulses in achieving
be celebrated as the World Day of Social Justice.
the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,
Burkina Faso proposed to celebrate World Pulses • The first World Day of Social Justice was observed
Day. on February 20, 2009.
• In 2019, the United Nations General Assembly 172. Which year was designated by the United Nations
officially declared February 10 as World Pulses Day. General Assembly as the 'International Year of
Languages'?
• The day emphasizes the importance of pulses in
achieving various Sustainable Development Goals. A. 2008 B. 2005
170. When did the United Nations General Assembly C. 2014 D. 1999
establish the UN Global Tourism Resilience Day on
• Answer- A. 2008
17 February?
• Every year 21 February is celebrated as
A. 2022 B. 2020
'International Mother Language Day'.
C. 2023 D. 2021
• It is organized to spread awareness about linguistic
• Answer- C. 2023 and cultural diversity and to promote
multilingualism.
• World Tourism Resilience Day is observed every
year on 17 February. • The theme of International Mother Language Day
2024 is 'Multilingual Education – A pillar of learning
• Global Tourism Resilience Day is an opportunity to
and inter-generational education'.
see and reflect on the resilience of the global tourism
industry. • This year its 25th edition is being held.
• The United Nations General Assembly established • In November 1999, the General Conference of
the UN Global Tourism Resilience Day on 17 UNESCO declared 21 February as International
February 2023. Mother Language Day.
• Over the past few years, the tourism industry has • The United Nations General Assembly designated
faced unprecedented challenges, from natural 2008 as the 'International Year of Languages' and
UNESCO as the 'Major Agency of the Year'.
173. Which of the following is the theme of the World • It was established on 25 February 1947 as the
Thinking Day 2024? 'Defence Department Constabulary'.
A. ‘Save thinking of World’ • Its troops have been providing security to various
sensitive defence and civilian establishments across
B. ‘Keep thinking’
India since 1947.
C. ‘Our World thinking’
• The Defence Security Corps is a Corps of the Indian
D. 'Our World, Our Thriving Future’ Army. It is responsible for providing security cover
to the defence establishments of the Army, Navy
• Answer- D. 'Our World, Our Thriving Future’ and Air Force.
• World Thinking Day is celebrated annually on 176. When is World NGO Day celebrated every year to
February 22 to celebrate friendship, sisterhood, and recognize all non-governmental and non-profit
empowerment of women. organizations?
• It provides a platform for raising funds for the A. 23 February B. 27 February
development of 10 million Young Girl Guides and
Young Lady Scouts globally. C. 25th February D. 26th February
• The theme of World Thinking Day 2024 is 'Our • Answer- B. 27 February

World, Our Thriving Future'.
• World NGO Day is celebrated every year on 27
• The theme is focused on creating a sustainable and February to recognize and honor all non-
inclusive world where girls have the potential to governmental and non-profit organizations.
flourish.
• The theme of World NGO Day 2024 is "Building a
• It is a day to honour the courage, strength, and Sustainable Future: The Role of NGOs in Achieving
determination of girls and women worldwide. the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)".
174. When is Central Excise Day observed all over India • It was first proposed by the Baltic Sea NGO Forum
every year? in 2010. It highlights the work of NGOs around the
A. 23 February B. 24 February world.
• In 2014, leaders of the United Nations, European
Union and international organizations adopted 27
• Answer- B. 24 February February as World NGO Day.
• Central Excise Day is celebrated all over India on • It is celebrated in more than 89 countries and more
24th February every year. than six continents.
• The main purpose of this day is to honour the • Non-Governmental Organization (NGO):
efforts, services and contributions of the 'Central • A non-governmental organization (NGO) is a non-
Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs’. profit group that operates independently.
• Central Excise Day is celebrated on 24 February 1944 177. Every year 28 February is celebrated as National
to mark the enactment of the 'Central Excise and Salt Science Day. In which year CV Raman was awarded
Act'. the Nobel Prize?
• The Act was a combination of 11 Acts relating to A. 1925 B. 1930
excise duty and was passed to make changes in the
law relating to salt and central duties. C. 1935 D. 1928
• Later, in 1966, the Act was renamed as the Central • Answer- B. 1930
Excise Act, 1944.
• National Science Day (NSD) is celebrated every year
175. The Defence Security Corps celebrated its _____ on 28 February in India.
Raising Day on 25 February 2024.
• This day is celebrated to commemorate the
A. 77th B. 75th discovery of the 'Raman Effect' by Sir
C. 78th D. 76th Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman.
• The theme of this year is 'Indigenous Technology for
• Answer- A. 77th
Developed India'.
• The Defence Security Corps celebrated its 77th • In 1928, an Indian scientist, Sir Chandrasekhara
Raising Day on 25 February 2024. Venkata Raman discovered a phenomenon known
as the Raman Effect.
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• He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930 for his • The WSF is expected to attract around forty
remarkable discovery, which was India's first Nobel thousand participants from 92 countries.
Prize in the field of science.
• The Forum will conclude on 19 February 2024.
• In 1986, the National Council for Science and 180. Where is the first Digital India Future Skills Summit
Technology Communication (NCSTC) advised the
being organized?
Government of India to designate 28 February as
National Science Day. In 1986, February 28 was A. Guwahati B. Varanasi
declared as National Science Day. C. Patna D. Jaipur
• The first National Science Day was celebrated on
• Answer- A. Guwahati
February 28, 1987.
• Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar inaugurated
8. Summits and Conferences the Digital India FutureSkills Summit 2024.
178. Where is the 67th All India Police Duty Meet being • The Ministry of Electronics and Information
held? Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the
National Institute of Electronics and IT (NIELIT), is
A. Delhi B. Lucknow
hosting the Future Skills Summit in Guwahati.
C. Chennai D. Hyderabad • More than 1,000 people including top industrialists
• Answer- B. Lucknow and academicians are participating in the
conference.
• The 67th All India Police Duty Meet (AIPDM) is
being held in Lucknow. • The summit highlights the impact of rapid
digitization globally, with cutting-edge technologies
• The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is hosting the such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning
67th AIPDM from February 12 to February 16, 2024. (ML), semiconductors, robotics and cyber security
• The objective of the event is to promote cooperation underlining new opportunities for young Indians.
and excellence among police officers for scientific • These advancements present significant prospects
identification and investigation of crimes. for the country's youth to thrive in a digitally driven
• Director General, RPF launched dedicated mobile world.
application and website for 67th All India Police 181. Where will the World Government Summit 2024 be
Duty Meeting. organized?
179. The 16th World Social Forum (WSF) 2024 meeting A. London B. New Delhi
has begun in which of the following places?
C. Paris D. Dubai
A. Sophia B. Kathmandu
• Answer- D. Dubai
C. Colombo D. Tirana
• The World Government Summit 2024 will be held in
• Answer- B. Kathmandu Dubai between February 12-14.
• The 16th World Social Forum (WSF) 2024 meeting • This year India, Türkiye and Qatar have been
began in Kathmandu. invited as guest countries.
• "Another World is Possible" is the theme of the five- • PM Modi will participate in this conference from
day WSF 2024. India.
• This theme seeks to promote horizontal • This year's theme is 'Shaping the Governments of
communication between social movements, trade the Future'.
unions, civil society organizations and individuals
who are against neoliberal globalization. • The conference will be attended by heads or
representatives of more than 25 countries from
• This edition of WSF covers topics like racial around the world.
discrimination, economic inequality, labor,
migration, climate justice, gender equality, peace 182. The first BIMSTEC Aquatics Championship is being
and sustainable development and many more. held in which city?
• The Kathmandu Forum is a turning point that A. New Delhi B. Dhaka

demonstrates the diversity and perseverance of C. Kathmandu D. Colombo
international solidarity movements.
• The BIMSTEC Aquatics Championships 2024 are • The theme of the two-day Indian Ocean Conference
being held in New Delhi. was "Towards a Stable and Sustainable Indian
Ocean".
• Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag
Singh Thakur inaugurated the championship. • The conference is a major consultative forum for
countries in the Indian Ocean Region.
• The first BIMSTEC Aquatics Championship is being
held from 6th February to 9th February 2024. • It is organized annually by the Ministry of External
Affairs in collaboration with the India Foundation
• BIMSTEC was established in the year 1997. This
since 2016.
group includes 7 countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan,
India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Thailand). 185. S Jaishankar attended _____ Munich Security
183. Where was the first-ever EU-India Round Table Conference in Germany.
Conference held to combat terrorists of unmanned A. 60th B. 70th
aerial systems?
C. 50th D. 80th
A. Hyderabad B. New Delhi
• Answer- A. 60th
C. Ahmedabad D. Lucknow
• Dr. S. Jaishankar attends 60th Munich Security
• Answer- B. New Delhi Conference in Germany.
• The first-ever EU-India Track 1.5 dialogue • As part of the conference, Dr. Jaishankar addressed a
addressing the threat of unmanned aerial systems by panel discussion on the topic 'Growing the Pi:
extremists was held in New Delhi on February 8. Seeing Shared Opportunities'.
• In the area of counter-terrorism and preventing • On the sidelines of the conference, he discussed
violent extremism (CT-PVE), the activities include a issues related to bilateral cooperation with leaders
successful Chemical, Biological, Radiological and including US Secretary of State Blinken and his
Nuclear (CBRN) risk management training for British counterpart David Cameron.
Indian security practitioners and expert discussions • He also held talks with his Canadian counterpart
on countering online extremism. Melanie Jolie. He held a meeting with his German
• It has been organised by the ESIWA project in counterpart Annalena Baerbock.
collaboration with India's National Security Guard 186. The COP14 conference on the conservation of
and the European Union delegation. migratory species of wild animals concluded in
• It is co-funded by the European Union, the German ____________.
Federal Foreign Office and the French Ministry for
A. Geneva B. Samarkand
Europe and Foreign Affairs.
C. Berlin D. Paris
184. The 7th 'Indian Ocean Conference' is being held in
which country? • Answer- B. Samarkand
A. Thailand B. India • The COP14 (CMS COP 14) of the Convention on the
C. Australia D. Maldives Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals
concluded on 17 February 2024 in Samarkand,
• Answer- C. Australia Uzbekistan.
• External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar addressed • It was organized under the theme "Nature has no
the inaugural session of the 7th Indian Ocean limits". It was the first global biodiversity gathering
Conference in Perth, Australia on 9 February. after the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global
Biodiversity Framework (GBF) in 2022.
• The conference was held on February 9-10 in
collaboration with the Australian Government's • At CMS COP14, the parties reviewed the
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade as well as implementation of the Convention and adopted a
the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, new strategic plan for the period 2024-2032.
Singapore and the Perth-US Asia Centre in
• COP14 also adopted a proposal to include the Pallas
Australia.
cat (Felice Manuel) in Appendix II of the
• Ministers from over 22 countries and senior officials Convention.
from 16 countries and 6 multilateral organizations
• The Composite Committee (CoW) also
participated in the conference.
recommended the inclusion of Guanaco (Lama
Guaniko) in Appendix II of the Convention.
187. Consider the following statements regarding the • Answer- B. Abu Dhabi
Raisina Dialogue.
• The World Trade Organization (WTO) is going to
1. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 9th edition of hold its 13th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13) in
Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi. Abu Dhabi on 26-29 February 2024.
2. It is organized by the Ministry of External Affairs • Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said
and the Observer Research Foundation. in a dialogue related to the Raisina Dialogue
program on 23 February 2024 that CBAM is a matter
A. 1 only B. 2 only
of concern for us. Apart from raising this issue at the
C. Both 1 and 2 D. none of these WTO forum, India will also talk to the EU at the
bilateral level.
• Answer- C. Both 1 and 2
• At the Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World
• PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 9th edition of
Trade Organization (WTO), India will raise the issue
Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi.
of imposing carbon tax on behalf of the European
• Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis Union (EU) in the name of Carbon Border
attended the inaugural session as the chief guest. Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
• "Chaturanga: Conflict, Contest, Cooperate, Create" is 190. The 11th bilateral consular dialogue between India
the theme of this edition. and the US was held in __________.
• Global thinkers and decision-makers will interact A. Maharashtra B. New Delhi
with each other through interactions in various
C. Odisha D. Uttar Pradesh
forms centered on six themes.
• These include War and Peace: Arsenals and • Answer- B. New Delhi
Asymmetry, Peace with the Planet: Investment and • The 11th Bilateral Consular Dialogue between India
Innovation, and Tech Frontiers: Regulations and and the United States was held in New Delhi.
Realities.
• The Indian delegation was led by Dr. K J Srinivas,
• The Raisina Dialogue is India's flagship conference while the US delegation was led by Rena Bitter.
on geopolitics and geo-economics.
• India and the US have discussed ways to enhance
• It has been held annually since 2016. It is organized cooperation on various issues such as extradition,
by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Observer mobility of students and professionals, safe and
Research Foundation. legal migration and protection of vulnerable women
188. Mobile World Congress 2024 is scheduled to be held and children.
on February 26 on _________. • The talks will lead to better people-to-people
A. Barcelona B. Jaipur relations and cooperation.
C. Berlin D. Oslo • Both sides also welcome the launch of a pilot project
in the US to decide on home renewables.
• Answer- A. Barcelona
191. Where was the 21st edition of BioAsia Summit held?
• Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC) will be hosted
A. Bengaluru B. Ahmedabad
by GSMA on February 26 in Barcelona, Spain.
C. Hyderabad D. Mumbai
• Every year, the event is held to bring people from
different companies working in mobile and wireless • Answer- C. Hyderabad
technologies under one roof.
• The 21st edition of BioAsia 2024, Asia's premier
• Various companies will showcase their latest biotechnology and life sciences conference, was held
products and innovations at the event. in Hyderabad, India from February 26-28, 2024.
• The theme of this year's Mobile World Congress is • In the last two years, the life sciences sector in
"Future First". The most discussed topic will be on Telangana has grown exponentially.
this topic.
• The conclave was inaugurated by Chief Minister
189. Where will the World Trade Organization (WTO) Revanth Reddy.
ministerial conference be held in February 2024?
• The theme of the conclave is 'Data and AI:
A. Paris B. Abu Dhabi Redefining Possibilities'.
C. Sydney D. Tokyo
1EQ Monthly Current Affairs – FEB 2024 - Awards and Recognitions
• Biotech and biopharma companies, research • Somnath was selected for his contribution to the
institutions, academicians, investors, service operation of ISRO's lunar exploration program
providers and policy makers are participating in the Chandrayaan-3.
conclave. 194. Which country has won the 9th GovTech Prize for
• BioAsia 2024 has joined hands with the Ministry of AI-powered government services at the World
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) to Government Summit 2024?
provide support to the Micro, Small and Medium
A. Italy B. China
(MSME) sector.
C. Canada D. India
9. Awards and Recognitions
• Answer- D. India
192. Who has been awarded the Nelson Mandela Prize
• At the World Government Summit 2024, India
2024 by the World Health Organization?
bagged the prestigious 9th Government Award for
A. NIMHANS B. DAV efforts in Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven
government services.
C. Gita Press D. Kanpur University
• India won the award under the category of 'AI-
• Answer- A. NIMHANS powered government services'.
• The National Institute of Mental Health and • The award has been conferred to recognize the
Neurosciences (NIMHANS) has been awarded the 'iRASTE' project of the Ministry of Road Transport
2024 Nelson Mandela Prize by the World Health and Highways.
Organization (WHO) for health promotion.
• This initiative is a collaborative effort of the
• Instituted by the WHO in 2019, the award is given to government, industry and academia. Its main
individuals, institutions, government and non- objective is to reduce the estimated 50% of road
government organizations for outstanding accidents in urban areas.
contribution in the field of health promotion.
• Additionally, iRASTE aims to reduce black spots
• It supports innovative approaches to research, within the city's road network.
education, and patient care. And it has been at the
forefront of the fields of mental health and 195. The 'Technology Bank of the Year Award' has been
neuroscience. conferred on which of the following banks?
• On 14 November 1994, NIMHANS was declared a A. Axis Bank B. ICICI Bank

deemed university. C. South Indian Bank D. HDFC Bank
• In 2012, NIMHANS was designated as an Institute • Answer- C. South Indian Bank
of National Importance by an Act of Parliament.
• The 'Best Technology Bank of the Year' award has
193. Who was awarded the KPP Nambiar Award for 2024
been conferred on South Indian Bank.
by IEEE Kerala Section?
• At the 19th IBA Annual Banking Technology
A. S. Somnath B. Balkrishna Doshi
Conference, South Indian Bank received the
C. Kumar Mangalam Birla 'Technology Bank of the Year Award'.
D. Srinivas Vardhan • South Indian Bank won a total of six prestigious
awards for outstanding performance.
• Answer- A. S. Somnath
• South Indian Bank emerged as the winner in three
• IEEE Kerala Section presented the KPP Nambiar categories: Best Technology Bank of the Year, Best
Award for 2024 to ISRO Chairman S Somanath. Technical Talent and Organization, and Best
• The award is named after KPP Nambiar, founder- Technical Talent and Organization. It secured the
chairman of IEEE Kerala section. runners-up spot in one and received special mention
in two others.
• It is an annual award. It has been established to
honour individuals in Kerala. • The awards were received by PR Seshadri, MD &
CEO, South Indian Bank.
• He has been awarded for his significant contribution
to the IEEE vision of advancing technology for 196. PM Modi announced to honor which person/persons
humanity. of the country with Bharat Ratna on 9 February?
A. Chaudhary Charan Singh
B. Narasimha Rao
C. MS Swaminathan D. All of the above 198. Which two Indian-Americans have been selected for
the 'Royal Philharmonic Society Awards' in February
2024?
• PM Modi has made a big announcement on Friday.
A. Alpesh Chauhan OBE
In a single day, three personalities of the country
have been announced to honor Bharat Ratna. B. Jasdeep Singh Degun
• Former Prime Ministers Chaudhary Charan Singh, C. Both A and B D. None of these
Narasimha Rao and MS Swaminathan, father of
Green Revolution, will receive Bharat Ratna.
• Chaudhary Charan Singh served as the sixth Prime • Two British Indian musicians have also been
Minister of India. He was sworn in on July 28, 1979, selected for the prestigious Royal Philharmonic
but stepped down 170 days after his government Society (RPS) Awards for the year 2024.
failed to prove its majority. • The two Indian-origin candidates are Alpesh
• Pamulaparti Venkata Narasimha Rao served as the Chauhan OBE and Jasdeep Singh Degun.
10th Prime Minister of India from 21 June 1991 to 16 • The RPS Awards will be presented on 5 March 2024
May 1996. He is known for the economic reforms of at the Royal Northern College of Music in
1991. Manchester. In the UK, this prestigious award is
• Dr. M.S. Swaminathan (Father of Green Revolution) awarded for classical music.
played a key role in the changes brought about in • This year a total of 19 artists and musicians have
farming in the 1960s and 70s. been selected for the RPS Awards.
• Swaminathan has also received the Ramon • Alpesh Chauhan OBE has been nominated in the
Magsaysay Award in 1971, the Albert Einstein conductor category.
World Science Award in 1986, the Padma Shri
• While Jasdeep Singh Degun has been nominated in
(1967), the Padma Bhushan (1972) and the Padma
the Instrumental Player Award and Large-Scale
Vibhushan (1989).
Composition Award categories.
• Former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur and
199. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani were
introduced a new medal by combining four medals.
given the Bharat Ratna on January 23 and February
What is the name of the new medal?
3, respectively.
197. Which Indian athlete was honoured with a plaque at A. Union Home Minister Medal
the 'Ice Palace' in Jungfraujoc, Switzerland in B. Union Home Minister Parakh Medal
February 2024?
C. Union Home Minister Efficiency Medal
A. Neeraj Chopra B. Sushil Kumar
D. Union Home Minister Saksham Medal
C. Deepika Kumari D. Viswanathan Anand
• Answer- C. Union Home Minister Efficiency Medal
• Answer- A. Neeraj Chopra
• The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
• Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra was honoured with a launched a new medal, the Union Home Minister
plaque at the famous Ice Palace in Jungfraujoc, Efficiency Medal.
Switzerland.
• The Union Home Minister's Efficiency Medal has
• Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is currently the been created by combining four existing medals -
Olympic and world champion in javelin throw. Union Home Minister's Special Operation Medal,
Union Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in
• There are also plaques of many other players in this
Investigation, Union Home Minister's Medal for
ice palace.
Exceptional Intelligence Skills and Union Home
• Switzerland Tourism felicitated him and Neeraj Minister's Medal for Meritorious Service in Forensic
Chopra unveiled this commemorative plaque. Science.
• Switzerland Tourism has welcomed the athlete with • The Union Home Minister Efficiency Medal will be
great appreciation for Chopra's stupendous awarded to members of Police Forces, Security
achievements. The Jungfraujok is also known as the Organizations and Intelligence
'pinnacle of Europe'. Wing/Branch/Special Branch of States/Union
Territories etc.
• The Union Home Minister's Special Operation • 'This Moment' was released on June 30, 2023.
Medal was constituted to honour operations having
• Taylor Swift won the award for Album of the Year
high level of planning and importance for the
for Midnights. The 66th Annual Grammy Awards
security of the country.
2024 were held in Los Angeles.
200. Name the BJP leader, who will be honoured with the
203. Who has been awarded the 'Outstanding Business
country's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna,
Woman of the Year – 2023' award?
which was announced by Prime Minister Narendra
Modi on February 3. A. Shradha Sharma B. Vandana Luthra
A. Sushma Swaraj B. L.K. Advani C. Dr. Bina Modi D. Suchi Mukherjee
C. Narendra Modi D. Atal Bihari Vajpayee • Answer- C. Dr. Bina Modi
• Answer- B. L.K. Advani • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh honoured Dr Bina

Modi with the 'Outstanding Business Woman of the
• On February 3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Year-2023' award.
announced that the country's highest civilian award
Bharat Ratna will be given to BJP veteran and former • Dr. Bina Modi was presented the award at a
Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani. conference by the Indo-American Chamber of
Commerce.
• He said that Advani Ji's decades-long service to
public life is marked by his unwavering • The conference was on the theme 'Amritkaal-
commitment to transparency and integrity, which Strengthening Indo-US Relations in Atmanirbhar
has set an exemplary standard in political ethics. Bharat'.
• Mr Advani will be awarded the Bharat Ratna within • The award recognises Dr. Bina Modi's remarkable
a year of consecration of the Ram temple. contribution to the industry.
• It marks a triumphant conclusion for the BJP on the • Her contributions have made her one of the few
issue that the veteran leader had established in female chairpersons of Fortune 500 and ET500 India
popular consciousness through his 'Ram Rath Yatra' companies.
in 1990. 204. Which Indian musician has won three Grammy
201. Who was awarded the 'Best Green Bond-Corporate' Award awards in February 2024?
award at The Asset Triple A Awards for Sustainable A. Zakir Hussain B. Rakesh Chaurasia
Finance 2024?
C. Shankar Mahadevan D. Ganesh Rajagopalan
A. IOCL B. Hindalco
• Answer- A. Zakir Hussain
C. Tata Power D. REC Limited
• The 66th Grammy Awards ceremony, held on the
• Answer- D. REC Limited night of February 4, 2024, was held in Los Angeles,
USA.
• REC Limited, a Maharatna enterprise working
under the Ministry of Power, has been awarded the • Five Indian musicians, including renowned tabla
prestigious Best Green Bond - Corporate Award at player Zakir Hussain and flute player Rakesh
The Asset Triple A Awards for Sustainable Finance Chaurasia, won the most prestigious 'Grammy
2024. Awards 2024' in the field of music.
• REC has received the award for issuing a $750 • Zakir Hussain won three Grammy Awards while
million USD Green Bond in April 2023, which was Rakesh Chaurasia won two Grammy Awards.
also the first USD Green Bond from India. • Shakti, a fusion music group of Indian musicians,
202. Who won the 'Best Global Music Album' award at has won the 2024 Grammy Award in the category of
the Grammy Awards 2024? Best Global Music Album for 'This Moment’.
A. 'Flowers' B. 'This Moment' • The five Indian musicians are: Tabla player Zakir
Hussain, Flautist Rakesh Chaurasia, Singer Shankar
C. 'The Record' D. 'Midnights' Mahadevan, Violinist Ganesh Rajagopalan and
• Answer- B. 'This Moment' Percussionist Selvaganesha Vinayakaram
205. Which Indian was awarded UAE's 'Golden Visa' in
• Veteran Indian musicians Shankar Mahadevan and
February 2024?
Zakir Hussain won the Grammy Awards in the 'Best
Global Music Album' category for their album 'This A. Pankaj Tripathi B. Anand Kumar
Moment', the album of fusion band 'Shakti'.
C. Prashant Kishor D. Manoj Bajpayee • Recently, Pyarelal was announced as the recipient of
India's third-highest civilian honour, the Padma
• Answer- B. Anand Kumar
Bhushan.
• Recently, Super 30 founder Anand Kumar has been 208. Who has been nominated for the 58th Jnanpith
granted a 'Golden Visa' by the United Arab Emirates Award?
government.
A. Gulzar
• Earlier, Indian celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan,
Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt had got this special B. Jagadguru Rambhadracharya
visa. C. Both a and b D. none of these
• Anand has been running his Super 30 program in
• Answer- C. Both a and b
Patna since 2002.
• On February 17, the Jnanpith Selection Committee
• In 2023, he was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth
announced, renowned Urdu poet Gulzar and
highest civilian award by the Government of India.
Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya have
206. ________won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year been named as recipients of the 58th Jnanpith
People's Choice Award. Award.
A. Kapil Kapoor B. Neema Sarikhani • Previously, Gulzar had received the Sahitya
C. S. M. Krishna D. Premjit Baria Akademi Award for Urdu in 2002, the Dadasaheb
Phalke Award in 2013, the Padma Bhushan in 2004
• Answer- B. Neema Sarikhani and at least five National Film Awards for his work.
• Neema Sarikhani won the Wildlife Photographer of • The 74-year-old Rambhadracharya, the founder and
the Year People's Choice Award. head of the Tulsi Peeth in Chitrakoot, is a renowned
Hindu spiritual leader, teacher and author of over
• The photo of a sleeping polar bear won the Wildlife
240 books and texts, including four epics.
Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award.
• Multilingual Rambhadracharya, who speaks 22
• Before taking this picture, Nima Sarikhani spent
languages, is one of the current four Jagadguru
three days searching for polar bears on the
Ramanandacharyas of the Ramanand Sampradaya
Norwegian islands.
and has held the position since 1982.
• This photography competition is organized every
• Jnanpith Award: Established in 1961, this award is a
year by the Natural History Museum.
literary award. The award is given for literary works
• Sarikani's picture titled 'Ice Bed' received 75,000 in 22 "scheduled languages" recognized in the Indian
votes in the contest. Constitution. The first award was presented to G
• In addition to the picture of a sleeping polar bear, Shankar Kurup in 1965.
Tzahi Finkelstein's 'The Happy Turtle' and Daniel 209. Which film won the Best Film Award at the 77th
Danescu's 'Starling Marmuration' were highly British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) ceremony?
appreciated.
A. The Boy and the Heron
207. The Lakshminarayan International Award has been
B. Oppenheimer
conferred on ___________.
C. Hayao Miyazaki D. Jellyfish and lobster
A. Pyarelal Sharma B. A. R. Rahman
C. Devi Sri Prasad D. Amit Trivedi • Answer- B. Oppenheimer
• Answer- A. Pyarelal Sharma • The 77th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA)
ceremony took place at the Royal Festival Hall of
• The Laxminarayan International Award has been London's Southbank Centre.
given to famous music composer Pyarelal Sharma.
• It honored the best national and foreign films of
• L Subramaniam and Kavita Krishnamurthy 2023.
Subramaniam presented the prestigious
• Bollywood icon Deepika Padukone also presented
Lakshminarayan International Award to Pyarelal
the Best Film in English Language award.
Sharma at the Laxminarayan Global Music Festival.
• Christopher Nolan's epic film "Oppenheimer" about
• Pyarelal Sharma is one of the most successful
the creation of the atomic bomb has won the Best
musicians of Hindi cinema.
Picture Award at this year's BAFTA Awards.
• He has composed music for many evergreen songs
in his eight-decade career.
• The film won seven awards in total. "Oppenheimer" 212. Who won the Underwater Photographer of the Year
has grossed more than $1 billion. 2024 award for the 'Whale Bones' image?
• The Best Director award went to Christopher Nolan, A. Lainey Wilson B. Taylor Swift
Oppenheimer.
C. Joni Mitchell D. Alex Dawson
210. France's highest civilian honour, the Chevalier de la
Legion d'Honneur France has been awarded to • Answer- D. Alex Dawson
whom? • Swedish photographer Alex Dawson has been
A. Shashi Tharoor B. Rajnath Singh named as the Underwater Photographer of the Year
2024 for his image 'Whale Bones'.
C. S. Jaishankar D. Amit Shah
• The photo shows a diver searching for a minke
• Answer- A. Shashi Tharoor whale's skeleton under the Greenland ice sheet.
• The highest civilian honour bestowed by France, the • This fascinating creation not only demonstrates
Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur France, was Dawson's exceptional photographic skills but also
awarded to Shashi Tharoor. highlights the sinister beauty of the underwater
world.
• He was given this honor in August 2022, but the
formal honor was given on 20 February 2024. • This image was presented in the wide angle
category with freediving mode.
• He is a senior leader of the Congress party. He has
been serving as the Member of Parliament for • Alex Mustard – Chaired the judging panel of the
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala since 2009. awards.
• He is the current Chairman of the Standing • More than 6,500 entries from photographers around
Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers. the world were submitted for this year's award.
• He was awarded as "Tomorrow's Global Leader" by 213. Which film was awarded the Best Film Award at the
the World Economic Forum. Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival
Awards 2024?
• Legion d'Onnur: Founded in 1802 by Napoleon
Bonaparte, the Legion of Honor embodies French A. Animal B. Jawan
recognition for outstanding service to France,
C. Dream Girl 2 D. 12th Fail
beyond nationality.
211. Who has become the first woman scientist to win the • Answer- B. Jawan
GD Birla Prize? • The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival
A. Aditi Sen Dey B. Deepa Bhandare (International Film Festival) Awards 2024 were held
in Mumbai.
C. PT Usha D. Bina Modi
• The foundation of this award show was laid in the
• Answer- A. Aditi Sen Dey year 2012 and in 2016 the award was officially
announced.
• Prof. Aditi Sen Dey became the first woman scientist
to win the G.D. Birla award. • An award for contribution to cinema is also given by
the Government of India, named 'Dadasaheb Phalke
• Professor Aditi Sen Dey has been awarded for
Award'. It is organized by the Directorate of Film
scientific research for the year 2023.
Festivals Department. These two awards are
• Instituted in 1991, the award recognises exceptional different.
scientific research carried out by Indian scientists
• Best Film- Jawan, Best Film (Critics) - 12th Fail, Best
below the age of 50 years.
Actor Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan), Best Actress - Rani
• Prof. Aditi Sen Dey has done research on quantum Mukerji (Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway), Best Director -
computation, quantum communication, quantum Sandeep Reddy Vanga (Animal), Best Actor in a
cryptography, mani-body quantum system and Negative Role Bobby Deol
quantum informatics interfaces and has published
214. Which legendary playback singer was recently
more than 100 research articles in journals.
honored with the Lata Mangeshkar Award?
• She is the first woman physicist to be awarded the
A. Alia Bhatt B. Subrata Chakraborty
'Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize' in 2018 and was
elected a Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences C. Suresh Wadkar D. Shilpa Rao
and the Indian National Science Academy in 2022.
• Answer- C. Suresh Wadkar
1EQ Monthly Current Affairs – FEB 2024 - Ranks and Reports
• Playback singer Suresh Wadkar has been awarded indicator that an economy is in a technological
the Gansamragni Lata Mangeshkar Award. slowdown.
• Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and • By 2010, Japan's economy was the second largest
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis when it was overtaken by China.
presented him with special mementos. 217. Which city has emerged as the most congested city in
• In 2021, he also became the recipient of the Padma the world in 2023?
Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award of the
A. Mumbai B. Berlin
Republic of India.
C. New Delhi D. London
• Suresh Wadkar is known for playback singing in
Hindi and Marathi. • Answer- D. London
• Suresh Wadkar started singing at the age of 4 and • London emerged as the most congested city in the
has sung 30,000 to 40,000 songs so far. world in 2023. According to a report by Amsterdam-
215. Who won the Best Male Actor award at the Screen based location technology expert TomTom, London
Actors Guild Awards? is the most congested city in the world.
A. Killian Murphy B. Christopher Nolan • 148 hours are wasted annually in London during
busy times. Commuters have to spend an average of
C. Da'Vine Joy Randolph 37 minutes and 20 seconds in traffic to cover a
D. Robert Downey Jr. distance of 10 km.
• Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is the second most
• Answer- A. Killian Murphy
congested city. People here spent an average of 29
• Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan, won minutes 30 seconds traveling 10 km in 2023.
three awards at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG)
• Toronto ranks third in terms of congestion.
Awards.
218. Who has secured the second rank in the world in the
• The Best Male Actor award went to Cillian Murphy
Brand Guardianship Index 2024?
for his performance in Oppenheimer.
A. Salil Parekh B. N. Chandrasekaran
• Robert Downey Jr. won the award for Best Actor in a
Supporting Role. The Best Film Actors award also C. Mukesh Ambani D. Anish Shah
went to Oppenheimer.
• Answer- C. Mukesh Ambani
• This year's Lifetime Achievement Award was given
to legendary singer and actress Barbra Streisand. • Mukesh Ambani has secured the second rank in the
Brand Guardianship Index 2024.
10. Ranks and Reports • In the Brand Guardianship Index 2024, Mukesh
Ambani has secured the top position among Indians
216. _______Due to recession, it has become the fourth
and second globally.
largest economy in the world.
• With a score of 80.3, Mukesh Ambani is ahead of
A. Germany B. China
Microsoft's Satya Nadella, Google's Sundar Pichai,
C. Japan D. India Apple's Tim Cook and Tesla's Elon Musk.
• Answer- C. Japan • China-based Tencent's Huateng Ma topped the

rankings with a BGI score of 81.6.
• Japan was hit by recession and lost its position as the
world's third-largest economy. • Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran moved up
from eighth to fifth position in the 2023 rankings.
• Japan's economy is now the world's fourth-largest
economy after a decline in the last quarter of 2023 219. According to the Logistics Performance Index Report
and has fallen behind Germany. (2023), India ranks 38th out of 139 countries. Who
releases this index?
• According to Cabinet Office data on real GDP
released on February 15, the government reported A. World Trade Organization
that the economy contracted at an annual rate of B. Labour Bureau
0.4% in October to December, although it grew by
1.9% throughout 2023. C. World Bank D. World Economic Forum
• It declined by 2.9% in July-September. Two • Answer- C. World Bank

consecutive quarters of contraction is considered an
1EQ Monthly Current Affairs – FEB 2024 - Ranks and Reports
• According to the World Bank's 'Logistics • Maldives, which is India's maritime neighbour,
Performance Index Report (2023), India ranks 38th ranked 58th with visa-free access to 96 countries.
out of 139 countries. 222. What is the rank of Indian-American Congressman
• India's rank has improved by six places from 44 in Raja Krishnamoorthi in the list of 50 most powerful
2018 and sixteen places from 54 in 2014. people in Chicago magazine?
• The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) is an A. 22nd B. 25th
interactive benchmarking tool that helps countries
C. 20th D. 24th
identify challenges and opportunities in their
performance on business logistics. • Answer- D. 24th
• LPI 2023 was released for comparison in 139 • Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
countries. has been named among the 50 most powerful people
• For the first time, the 2023 LPI measured the pace of in the world by a top American magazine 'Chicago
trade with indicators derived from large datasets Magazine'.
tracking shipments. • Krishnamoorthi plans to run for the US Senate in
220. According to a recent survey conducted by media, 2026.
which Chief Minister has secured the first position in • The Democrat, who was born in New Delhi and
India in terms of popularity rating? raised in Illinois, was ranked 24th on Chicago
A. Himanta Biswa Sarma magazine's Heavy Hitters list. In which Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker was at the top.
B. Naveen Patnaik
• Krishnamoorthi, who was elected to Congress in
C. Bhupendra Patel D. Yogi Adityanath 2016, is now representing Illinois' 8th District in his
• Answer- B. Naveen Patnaik fourth term.
223. Who among the following is the most popular global
• Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has secured
leader in a survey conducted by US-based global
the prestigious first position in India in terms of
decision intelligence agency Morning Consult in
popularity rating among Chief Ministers.
2024?
• Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik with a
remarkable popularity rating of 52.7 per cent tops A. Narendra Modi B. Andres Manuel Lopez
the list. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi C. Donald Tusk D. Xavier Millie
Adityanath secured the second position with a
popularity rating of 51.3 per cent. • Answer- A. Narendra Modi
• Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is at • With a 78 per cent approval rating, PM Narendra
the third spot with 48.6 per cent rating while Gujarat Modi has again emerged as the most popular global
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is at the fourth spot leader.
with 42.6 per cent. • This was revealed in a survey conducted by US-
221. What is the rank of India in the Henley Passport based global decision intelligence agency Morning
Index 2024? Consult.
A. 86th B. 84th • Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez came

second with a 65 percent approval rating.
C. 88th D. 85th
• Argentina's President Javier Milley is third with 63
• Answer- D. 85th percent.
• The Henley Passport Index 2024 was released. • US President Joe Biden is ranked 11th among world
France tops the list, as its passport provides visa-free leaders, followed by Canadian Prime Minister Justin
access to 194 countries. Trudeau at 17th and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
• Along with France, Germany, Italy, Japan and at 20th position.
Singapore are also in the first place. • Prime Minister Narendra Modi has topped the latest
• India has dropped a notch from last year to 85th popularity survey since 2014.
position, while countries with visa-free access to its 224. In 2023, India ranks as the most targeted country for
citizens have increased from 60 to 62 in 2023. cybercrime globally?
• Data from the International Air Transport Authority A. 82nd B. 85th
is used to prepare this index.
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C. 80th D. 84th • In these figures, China became the world's largest
vehicle exporter, overtaking Japan in the last year
• Answer- C. 80th
2023.
• According to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, around • Japan has exported 4.42 million vehicles in 2023.
34% of users in India were targeted by local threats While according to the report of the China
in 2023, making the country the 80th most targeted Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM),
in the world. the number of vehicles exported by China in January
• The number of state-sponsored cyber-attacks in 2024 is 4.91 million.
India increased by more than 100 percent in 2022 • The Chinese auto sector has gained momentum in
compared to 2021. the last few years. The main reason for this is the
• Healthcare is the most targeted sector by hackers, massive investment in electric cars.
followed by education, research, military fields. • Instead of fully electric models, Japanese
• According to the International Data Corporation manufacturers have long paid attention to hybrids.
(IDC), the country's cybersecurity market reached These combine battery power and internal
US$6.06 billion in 2023, yet the rise in sophisticated combustion engines, an area in which they have
external cyber threats is a significant challenge for started with the Toyota Prius.
enterprises. 227. What is India's position in the International IP Index
225. What is the rank of India in the Corruption 2024 released by the US Chamber of Commerce?
Perception Index 2023? A. 45th B. 42nd
A. 76th B. 93rd C. 47th D. 52nd
C. 26th D. 162nd
• Answer- B. 42nd
• Answer- B. 93rd
• The US Chamber of Commerce said in a report
• Transparency International (TI) released the released on February 28 that India's position in the
Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2023 on 30th International IP Index 2024 remained unchanged at
January 2024. 42nd compared to 2023, with no change on the
index score, which stood at 38.64% since 2022.
• In CPI, India has been ranked 93rd in 180 countries.
• The index ranks 55 countries based on their
• India's overall score was 39 in 2023, compared to 40
intellectual property (IP) regime.
in 2022. India's rank in 2022 was 85.
• The index identified the top 10 economies with the
• A scale from 0 to 100 is used for this ranking. where
most effective IP framework, led by the United
0 is extremely corrupt and 100 is very honest.
States with a score of 95.48 percent. The United
• Countries with the least corruption: According to Kingdom and France followed suit, demonstrating
this report, Denmark ranks first where corruption is the primacy of Western economies in the IP domain.
the lowest. Whereas, countries like New Zealand (3)
and Singapore (5) are the least corrupt countries 11. Books and Authors
with high scores.
228. Which company on February 13 became the first
• Countries with Most Corruption: North Korea (172), Indian company to achieve Rs 20 lakh crore market
Myanmar and Afghanistan (162) are at the bottom of capitalisation?
the index. Somalia is the most corrupt country.
Somalia ranks last in the list of 180 countries in the A. Anand Group
world. B. Mahindra Group
226. Which country has topped as the largest exporter of C. Tata Consultancy Services
vehicles in the world in the year 2023?
D. Reliance Industries Limited
A. Russia B. Japan
• Answer- D. Reliance Industries Limited
C. America D. China
• On February 13, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
• Answer- D. China became the first Indian company to achieve a market
• The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association capitalisation of Rs 20 lakh crore.
(JAMA) has released its annual figures related to the • Shares of the Mukesh Ambani-led group also
vehicle on 31 January 2024. touched their 52-week highs during intra-day trade
amid strong sentiment in the broader market.
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• The company's market valuation rose to Rs • Elevation Capital is the largest shareholder in the Pi
20,01,279.72 crore during the intra-day session and platform.
the market capitalization stood at Rs 19,81,635.72
• Paytm E-commerce has also acquired Bitsila, a
crore at the closing.
leading seller platform that works with ONDC.
• Shares of Reliance Industries jumped 1.88% to hit a
• Inobits Solutions Private Limited operates under the
record high of Rs 2,957.80 on BSE, followed by 0.90%
name of Bitsila. It was launched in 2020.
to close at Rs 2,928.95 per share.
231. Which organization on February 16 announced the
• On the NSE, shares of Reliance Industries rose
reconstitution of the Expert Committee on
nearly 1.89% to hit a record high of Rs 2,958 and a
Implementation of Indian Accounting Standards?
52-week high.
A. Life Insurance Corporation
12. Banking and Economy B. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
229. After France, which countries launched UPI in of India
February 2024? C. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
A. Singapore and Malaysia D. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
B. Belgium and United Arab Emirates
• Answer- B. Insurance Regulatory and Development
C. Sri Lanka and Mauritius Authority of India
D. Netherlands and Luxembourg • On February 16, Insurance Regulatory and
Development Authority of India (IRDAI) announced
• Answer- C. Sri Lanka and Mauritius
the reconstitution of the Expert Committee on
• India's Unified Payment Service-UPI, has been Implementation of Indian Accounting Standards.
launched in Sri Lanka and Mauritius. Prime Minister
• The 13-member committee will be chaired by
Narendra Modi, Sri Lankan President Ranil
Member (Finance & Investment) F&I, IRDAI.
Wickremesinghe and Mauritius Prime Minister
Pravind Jugnauth welcomed the launch ceremony of • It will also include the Chairman of the Accounting
UPI services. Standards Board of ICAI, the Chairman of the
Institute of Actuaries of India, the CGM and the
• RuPay card services were also launched in
HOD of the Actuarial Department of IRDAI.
Mauritius.
• The committee will work out steps to be taken
• Apart from this, Bhutan, Malaysia, UAE, Singapore,
towards effective implementation of Indian
Oman, Qatar, Russia, France, Sri Lanka, Mauritius
Accounting Standards along with giving phase-wise
UPI is being used.
timelines.
• Bhutan had become the first country other than
• The panel members will also suggest suggestions on
India to facilitate transactions through the Unified
proforma financial statements and financial
Payment Interface (UPI) through the BHIM app.
disclosures in compliance with Indian Accounting
• UPI was launched in 2016 by the National Payments Standards as well as what can be mandated with
Corporation of India (NPCI). The pilot was immediate effect.
inaugurated by RBI Governor Dr. Raghuram G
Rajan in Mumbai on April 11, 2016. 13. Central, State Government Schemes &
230. Which of the following companies has transformed Committees
itself into Pi platform?
232. Which State Disaster Management Authority
A. Elevation Capital B. Paytm E-commerce launched 'NITISH' device?
C. Inobits Solutions D. Bitsila A. Odisha B. West Bengal
• Answer- B. Paytm E-commerce C. Bihar D. Karnataka
• Paytm e-commerce has transformed itself into a Pi • Answer- C. Bihar

platform.
• The Novel Initiative Technological Intervention for
• On February 8, the Registrar of Companies gave Safety of Humanlives (NITISH) tool has been
official approval to the rebranding. developed by the Indian Institute of Technology
• Paytm E-Commerce Private Limited has been (IIT), Patna in collaboration with the Bihar State
renamed as Pi Platforms Private Limited. Disaster Management Authority.
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• The pendant-shaped device will alert users about A. Punjab B. Uttar Pradesh
lightning, flooding, heat waves and cold waves
C. Odisha D. Rajasthan
through voice messages.
• The instrument has been coordinated with Bihar • Answer- C. Odisha
Meteorological Service Centre. • The Odisha state government has decided to
• Recently this device was launched in the presence of provide interest-free loans up to Rs 1 lakh to the
CM Nitish Kumar in Patna. youth of the state under the new government
scheme 'Swayam'.
233. Which portal was launched by the Union
Government in February 2024 to encourage women in • Under this scheme, the youth of the state from 18-35
the field of science? years will be eligible. Rs 672 crore will be spent in 2
years.
A. SHANTI Portal B. SWATI Portal
• Through the comprehensive online learning
C. SANRAKSHAN Portal platform offered by SWAYAM, students can access a
D. SHAKTI Portal large range of courses from different subjects.
• This platform creates an interactive and captivating
• Answer- B. SWATI Portal
learning environment by providing video lectures, e-
• To encourage women in the field of science, books, quizzes, and discussion forums using
Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific contemporary technology.
Advisor to the Central Government, launched the 236. APAAR has been launched by which ministry?
SWATI portal at the Indian National Science
Academy. The Swati portal was launched on 11th A. Ministry of Education
February 2024. B. Ministry of Culture
• There is a single online portal on Indian women in C. Ministry of Sports
STEM to tackle the challenges of gender gap in
science and to help in policy formulation. D. Ministry of Women and Child Development
• Swati Portal stands for 'Science for Women – A • Answer- A. Ministry of Education
Technology and Innovation'.
• Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
• The Swati portal was launched with an aim to inaugurated a national conference to celebrate the
promote women in various fields of science (STEM). creation of 25 crore "APAAR: One Nation One
234. Who launched the 'PM Surya Ghar: Free Electricity Student ID Card".
Scheme'? • The APAAR ID is a unique and ambitious document
A. Rajnath Singh B. Narendra Modi for Indian students, aiming to gain global
recognition. This ID is linked to the Academic Bank
C. S. Jaishankar D. Droupadi Murmu of Credit (ABC) of the concerned student.
• Answer- B. Narendra Modi • The Government of India is launching a new
identification system called the Automated
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched PM
Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR),
Surya Ghar: Free Electricity Scheme.
also known as 'One Nation, One Student ID', as part
• Under this scheme, one crore households will be of the 2020 National Education Policy.
provided free electricity up to 300 units.
• APAAR is an 'EduLocker' that aims to create a
• As per the scheme, the central government will registry of the entire education ecosystem including
provide 300 units of free electricity per month to its students, teachers, schools and colleges.
beneficiaries by investing ₹75,000 crore.
• The registry aims to bridge educational gaps and
• The plan to install solar panels was announced by promote technology-based interventions in the
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during education sector.
the interim budget for 2024-25.
237. Who has launched the updated portal of Animal
• The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund?
assessed that India has a solar potential of around
A. Amit Shah B. Parshottam Rupala
748 GW, assuming that 3% of the wasteland area
could be covered by solar PV modules. C. Arjun Munda D. Nitin Gadkari
235. Which state government has launched the • Answer- B. Parshottam Rupala
'SWAYAM' scheme in February 2024?
• Union Minister Parshottam Rupala launched the • The conclave was attended by over 250 industry
updated portal of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure stakeholders including startups, MSMEs, financial
Development Fund. institutions, venture capitalists and academia.
• The updated portal of Animal Husbandry • During this two-day event, four knowledge sessions,
Infrastructure Development Fund has been two pitching sessions and an exhibition were
launched by Union Minister Parshottam Rupala. organized.
• Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development 240. Which state has launched Van Mitra scheme and Van
Fund is a credit guarantee scheme for micro, small Mitra portal with an aim to encourage plantation in
and medium enterprises of livestock sector without non-forest areas?
the need for collateral.
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh
• The government has approved the continuation of
C. Haryana D. Maharashtra
AHIDF till 2025-26 with an allocation of about Rs
30,000 crore. • Answer- C. Haryana
• The government is taking several steps to boost • Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar
production in the animal husbandry sector. launched the 'Van Mitra' scheme and its portal to
238. In which state will India's first Helicopter Emergency encourage community participation in plantation
Medical Service (HEMS) be launched? activities in non-forest areas.
A. Sikkim B. Uttarakhand • Members of families with an annual income of less

than Rs 1.80 lakh can register to become 'Van
C. Tamil Nadu D. Himachal Pradesh Mitras'.
• Answer- B. Uttarakhand • The scheme aims to directly involve the local masses
• Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on in increasing the forest areas across the state.
Thursday said that India's first helicopter emergency • Each Van Mitra can plant a maximum of 1000
medical service (HEMS) will be launched from saplings. Anyone between the ages of 18 and 60 can
Uttarakhand. become Van Mitra.
• The new helicopter Emergency Medical Services 241. Which state's Chief Minister unveiled the 'Sarkar
(HEMS) will operate under Project 'Sanjeevani' with Gaon Ke Dwar' initiative in February 2024?
a coverage radius of 150 km. So that the victim of
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Uttarakhand
any accident can be transported to the medical
facility. C. Maharashtra D. Himachal Pradesh
• Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia assured • Answer- D. Himachal Pradesh
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami of the
construction of the new integrated airport of • Himachal CM unveils 'Sarkar Gaon Ke Dwar'
Uttarakhand Airport. initiative. Under this, the Chief Minister announced
the opening of the office of Block Development
239. Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras inaugurated Officer in Surani, Mandal of Jal Shakti Department
"Sufalam". It is a start-up conclave for ______. in Jwalamukhi and Sub-Division in Majhin.
A. Agricultural Technology Entrepreneur • He also announced opening of sub-tehsil in Bhadoli
B. Electric Vehicle Manufacturer and opening of Patwar circle in Luthan and Hiran.
C. Sanitation Entrepreneur • Additionally, the CM announced the establishment

of a sub-division of Himachal Pradesh State
D. Food Processing Entrepreneur Electricity Board Limited at Lagdu, underlining the
• Answer- D. Food Processing Entrepreneur commitment to promote essential services.
• Jwalamukhi College will be named after freedom
• Union Food Processing Minister Pashupati Kumar
fighter Pandit Sushil Ratan.
Paras inaugurated "Sufalam: Start-up Forum for
Aspiring Leaders and Mentors Startup Conclave 242. Which state has recently launched an initiative
2024". 'Digital Detox' for safe social media and gaming?
• "Suphalam" is a start-up conclave for food A Punjab B. Karnataka
processing entrepreneurs.
C. Uttarakhand D. Uttar Pradesh
• Answer- B. Karnataka
• The Karnataka government launched a 'Digital • The government has announced an assistance
Detox' initiative in collaboration with the All India scheme aimed at boosting depositors' confidence in
Game Developers Forum (AIGDF) at Bengaluru cooperatives.
GAFX with special emphasis on gaming and social 245. What is the name of the mobile health initiative
media.
launched in Gujarat and Maharashtra as part of
• The main objective of Karnataka's digital detox Digital Health India programme?
initiative is to promote restraint and responsible
A. Fit India Program B. Kilkari Program
behaviour in the digital and gaming sectors.
C. Maternity Program D. Happiness Program
• Through this initiative, both online and offline
digital detox centers will be set up across the state of • Answer- B. Kilkari Program
Karnataka, which will provide personalized
guidance. • On February 7, Minister of State for Health Dr.
Bharati Pravin Pawar and Prof. The 'Kilkari'
• Bengaluru GAFX, an annual event in Karnataka, programme was inaugurated by SP Singh Baghel.
supported by the Government of Karnataka, aims to
enrich the local artistic community. • It is a mobile health initiative for beneficiaries in
Gujarat and Maharashtra with local content as part
243. The 'Mera Gaon, Meri Dharohar' programme is an of the Digital Health India programme.
initiative of which ministry?
• Kilkari is a centralized interactive Voice Response
A. Ministry of Panchayati Raj (IVR) based mobile health service that sends free,
B. Ministry of Agriculture weekly, time-appropriate AV messages about
pregnancy, childbirth and child care to beneficiaries'
C. Ministry of Culture mobile phones.
D. Ministry of Rural Development • It is functioning in 18 states and union territories.
• Answer- C. Ministry of Culture 246. Who launched Vidyanjali Scholarship Program in
February 2024?
• The Ministry of Culture is preparing mapping and
documentation of all villages under the 'Mera Gaon, A. Dharmendra Pradhan
Meri Dharohar' (MGMD) programme.
B. S. Jaishankar
• The National Mission on Cultural Mapping is being
C. Smriti Irani D. Piyush Goyal
implemented in coordination with Indira Gandhi
National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) under the • Answer- A. Dharmendra Pradhan
Ministry of Culture.
• Union Minister of Education and Skill Development
• A web portal was also launched on MGMD on July and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan
27, 2023. launched the IDCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Program
244. Which state government has launched on 6 February 2024.
'Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana'? • Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme was held at Rang
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh Bhawan, All India Radio, New Delhi.
C. Andhra Pradesh D. Maharashtra • Under this program, those students will be helped,
who do not have enough money to get a good
• Answer- D. Maharashtra education. The Vidyanjali Scholarship Program is in
line with the National Education Policy 2020.
• Maharashtra has decided to launch 'Mukhyamantri
Vayoshri Yojana'. • Vidyanjali program was launched by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi in September 2021.
• The 'Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana' is likely to
benefit 15 lakh senior citizens who are suffering • The programme provides opportunities to connect
from any physical or mental disability. communities and organizations and volunteers with
schools located in urban and rural geographies.
• These citizens above 65 years of age will be screened
and those found eligible will be paid three thousand 247. Which state's Chief Minister launched a help desk
rupees. for youth living abroad in February, 2024?
• The scheme will be implemented in all the districts A. Uttar Pradesh B. Telangana
at a cost of about Rs 480 crore.
C. Tamil Nadu D. Andhra Pradesh
• Answer- B. Telangana
• Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy launched • Sumit is an engineer by profession and Sneha is a
a help desk for youth living abroad in the wake of marketing professional.
recent attacks on Indian students in the USA.
• CM Dhami resolved to make Champawat an ideal.
• Telangana CM has said that there are frequent cases In view of this, Himalayan Basket has pioneered the
of attacks on Indian students abroad. Saeed Mazhar, production of these two.
a resident of Hyderabad, was also attacked in 250. Who digitally launched the Pradhan Mantri
Chicago. Earlier also Shreyas Reddy was murdered
Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan at Mumbai University?
in Ohio.
A. Narendra Modi B. Jagdeep Dhankhar
• "I request External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to
give priority to the safety of Indian students. "My C. Amit Shah D. Draupadi Murmu
government is keen to protect the people of
• Answer- A. Narendra Modi
Telangana studying abroad. I want to tell the
citizens of my state that wherever you live on earth, • PM Modi digitally launched the Pradhan Mantri
our government is dedicated to your safety. Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) at the
248. How much has the annual grant under University of Mumbai.
'Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana' been • He launched PM-USHA through video conferencing
increased in Uttar Pradesh? at an event at Sir Kawasji Jehangir Convocation Hall
of Mumbai University.
A. Rs. 35,000 B. Rs. 25,000
• A grant of Rs 20 crore has been approved for
C. Rs. 40,000 D. Rs. 30,000
infrastructure and educational development of
• Answer- B. Rs. 25,000 Mumbai University.
• The Uttar Pradesh Women Welfare Department • Under PM-USHA, funds were sanctioned for
announced a substantial increase in the grant under strengthening various higher educational
'Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana' on the institutions, developing infrastructural facilities and
orders of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. implementing new academic activities.
• From this April, the annual grant per beneficiary has 251. Which state government has decided to follow
been increased from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. 'bagless school' once a week for students from classes
1 to 12 from the upcoming new academic session
• Launched in 2019, Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala
2024-25?
Yojana is a flagship initiative of the Women Welfare
Department in Uttar Pradesh. A. Maharashtra B. Madhya Pradesh
• From the financial year 2024-25, the initial grant C. Odisha D. Uttar Pradesh
amount to be provided at the time of birth has been
• Answer- B. Madhya Pradesh
increased from ₹2,000 to ₹5,000.
• The assistance has been doubled from ₹1,000 to • The Madhya Pradesh government has announced
₹2,000 to complete all vaccinations within a year. the decision to follow 'bagless schools' once a week
for students from classes 1 to 12 from the academic
249. 'Himalayan Basket' has been launched in which state session 2024-25.
in February 2024?
• School children will now get No Bag, No Homework
A. Uttarakhand B. Arunachal Pradesh Day.
C. Himachal Pradesh D. Sikkim • The policy, to be implemented once a week from the
upcoming academic session of 2024-25, marks a
• Answer- A. Uttarakhand
significant departure from traditional educational
• Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami norms and underlines the government's
launched the 'Himalayan Basket'. commitment to student welfare and holistic
• Himalayan Basket was started in 2018 by Sumit and development.
Sneha Thapliyal. • The weight range varies according to the respective
• Under the Himalayan basket, agricultural products classes of the students, from 1.6 to 2.2 kg for classes 1
like milk, turmeric and mint are purchased and and 2, from 2.5 to 4.5 kg for classes 9 and 10. This
different products are made from them and supplied careful classification reflects a subtle understanding
abroad. of the physical stress caused by heavy school bags.
252. On January 29, which state government announced • The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led Tamil
the launch of 'Laghu Baan Jati Dravya Kri' (LABHA) Nadu government has launched a first-of-its-kind
scheme? initiative 'Unglai Thedi, Ungal Oril' (service in your
taluk) to expedite implementation of state
A. Haryana B. Maharashtra
government schemes and address public grievances
C. Odisha D. Uttar Pradesh directly in the region.
• Answer- C. Odisha • Chief Minister M.K. Stalin initiated the initiative of
monthly 24-hour visits by officials to taluks,
• On January 29, the Odisha government announced prioritising infrastructure, public services and
the launch of the 'Laghu Baan Jatiyan Dravya Krai' feedback collection.
(LABHA) scheme.
• From health care centres to public toilets, the
• It is a 100% state funded Minimum Support Price programme ensures thorough assessment, promotes
(MSP) scheme for Minor Forest Produce (MFP). transparent governance and promptly addresses
• Under the scheme, a primary collector (a tribal local concerns.
individual) will be able to sell MFPs at the 255. Who inaugurated the pilot project of the world's
procurement centres of the Tribal Development largest cooperative grain storage scheme in February
Cooperative Corporation of Odisha Limited 2024?
(TDCCOL).
A. Amit Shah B. Piyush Goyal
• Now the state government will decide the MSP of
Minor Forest Produce (MFP) every year. C. Narendra Modi D. Droupadi Murmu
• The 'Laghu Baan Jati Dravya Krai' scheme will • Answer- C. Narendra Modi
integrate the efforts of Mission Shakti with women
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the
SHGs (Self Help Groups).
pilot project of the world's largest cooperative grain
• Odisha is home to 62 distinct tribes, including 13 storage scheme on 24 February 2024.
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
• The scheme has been launched under the 'Sahakar
253. The government has extended the sugar subsidy Se Samridhi Program'. The event was held at Bharat
scheme for Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families Mandapam in Delhi.
under the public distribution scheme till _________.
• The objective of the project is to operationalize PACS
A. 2025 B. 2028 by linking them with NABARD.
C. 2026 D. 2029 • The world's largest storage scheme of 700 lakh
metric tonnes will be completed in the next five
• Answer- C. 2026
years at a cost of Rs 1.25 lakh crore.
• The government has extended the scheme of sugar • The Prime Minister inaugurated the pilot project of
subsidy for Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families "World's Largest Grain Storage Scheme in the
under the public distribution scheme. Cooperative Sector" in 11 Primary Agricultural
• The Union Cabinet approved the extension of sugar Credit Societies (PACS) of 11 States.
subsidy scheme for Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) • The central government has approved a budget of
families distributed through Public Distribution Rs 2,500 crore for this important project.
Scheme (PDS) till 31st March 2026.
256. Which state government has launched 'Savera'
• Under the scheme, the central government provides program for early screening and detection of breast
a subsidy of Rs 18.50 per kg on sugar per month to cancer on 25th February?
the AAY families of the participating states.
A. Haryana B. Madhya Pradesh
• The scheme will benefit around 1.89 crore AAY
families. C. Uttar Pradesh D. Gujarat
254. Which state government has launched the 'Unglai • Answer- A. Haryana
Thedi, Ungal Oril' initiative to directly address
• 'Savera' program for early screening and detection of
public grievances?
breast cancer was launched by the Chief Minister of
A. Kerala B. Andhra Pradesh Haryana on 25 February.
C. Tamil Nadu D. Telangana • This program has been launched by Medanta
Foundation in collaboration with the health
• Answer- C. Tamil Nadu
department in Gurgaon.
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• Under the scheme, visually impaired people will • It will provide highly accurate horizontal and
undergo breast cancer screening. vertical guidance to the aircraft in low visibility
conditions such as heavy rain and fog.
• A normal doctor can detect breast cancer up to one
centimeter after examination while visually • The Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and
impaired people can detect it up to half a centimeter. Surveillance System (IUHDSS) was also inaugurated
They have great sensitivity to touch. at the Naval Jetty, Port Blair to enhance the security
mechanism of the Navy Chief Port Blair.
• Breast cancer is one of those cancer types that
mainly occurs in women living in cities. 259. India is going to set up a new naval base on which
islands?
• Every year around 90,000 women lose their lives due
to breast cancer across the country. A. Minicoy B. Agatti
257. Election Commission has teamed up with whom to C. Both a and b D. none of these
launch the 'Mera Pehla Vote Desh Ke Naam'
campaign? • Answer- C. Both a and b
A. Ministry of Panchayati Raj • The Government of India is going to set up its naval
bases at Agatti and Minicoy islands of
B. Ministry of Home Affairs Lakshadweep.
C. Ministry of External Affairs • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate it at
D. Ministry of Education Minicoy on March 4-5.
• At Minicoy Island, Rajnath Singh will inaugurate
• Answer- D. Ministry of Education
INS Jatayu. About 15 warships will also be present
• In view of the Lok Sabha elections, the Election during this conference. Apart from this, an airstrip
Commission in collaboration with the Ministry of will also be developed at Agatti Island.
Education has started the 'Mera Pehla Vote Desh Ke
• Apart from this, Lakshadweep and Minicoy islands
Liye' campaign to increase the interest of the youth
lie on the 9-degree channel through which merchant
voting for the first time.
ships carrying goods worth billions of rupees pass
• The government is organizing it in higher between Southeast Asia and North Asia. They will
educational institutions across the country from 28 also get security from the base.
February 2024. 260. Where will the 12th edition of Milan naval exercise
• The main objective of this initiative is to encourage be held from February 19-27?
young voters to come out and vote.
A. Chennai B. Port Blair
• The initiative will continue till March 6, 2024.
C. Visakhapatnam D. Kochi
• The initiative symbolises the importance of elections
in the world's largest democracy. • Answer- C. Visakhapatnam
• The 12th edition of the MILAN naval exercise will be
14. Defence held in Visakhapatnam from February 19-27, in
258. In which place did Navy Chief Admiral R Hari which more than 50 countries will participate.
Kumar inaugurate the 'Precision Approach Radar' of • The aim of the "Building Naval Alliance for a Secure
a new defence system in February 2024? Maritime Future" exercise is to facilitate cooperation
and idea-sharing among participating navies to
A. Andaman and Nicobar
enhance security in the open sea.
B. Lakshadweep
• Its primary objective is to ensure the safety of
C. Abdul Kalam Island D. Pamban Island maritime trade for the benefit of all stakeholders.
• Answer- A. Andaman and Nicobar • MILAN is a biennial multinational naval exercise

which started in 1995 under India's 'Look East
• Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar inaugurated a Policy'. Four countries (Indonesia, Singapore, Sri
new defence system Precision Approach Radar Lanka and Thailand) participated in the first edition.
(PAR) in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
261. DRDO successfully flight tested High-Speed
• The Navy Chief inaugurated the PAR onboard INS Expendable Aerial Target _______________.
Utkrosh on South Andaman Island.
A. ‘SHASHTRA’ B. ‘ABHYAS’
• The Precision Approach Radar has been
manufactured by a Chennai-based company. C. ‘YUDDHA’ D. ‘SAMPARK’
• Answer- B. ‘ABHYAS’ SpaceX rocket by April and will be used by the
armed forces to obtain secret information.
• DRDO successfully flight tested the high-speed
expendable aerial target 'Abhyas'. • The ground control centre, which will be set up in
Bengaluru, is also being worked on and is expected
• The Defence Research and Development to be operational soon. It will be used for guidance
Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted four and processing of imagery sent by the satellite.
flight tests of the High-Speed Expendable Aerial
Target (HEAT) - exercise from the Integrated Test • Imagery sent by TASL satellite will also be allowed
Range at Chandipur, Odisha. to be shared with friendly countries.
• The flight tests were conducted with four different • India currently uses US companies to get the
mission objectives in the modified powered necessary spying data.
configuration. For this, a single booster designed by • Last week, ISRO launched its meteorological satellite
Advanced Systems Laboratory, Hyderabad was INSAT-3DS onboard GSLV F14 from Sriharikota
used. spacecraft. It will study weather forecasts and
• Objectives such as safe issuance of boosters, natural disaster warnings.
launcher clearance and required launch velocity 264. Where was the exercise 'Vayu Shakti-24' conducted at
were achieved. air-to-ground range in February 2024?
262. Sound technology based anti-drone system was A. Pokhran, Rajasthan
developed by which IIT?
B. Chilka, Bhubaneswar
A. IIT Jammu B. IIT Delhi
C. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
C. IIT Varanasi D. IIT Mumbai
D. Kochi, Kerala
• Answer- A. IIT Jammu
• Answer- A. Pokhran, Rajasthan
• Dr Karan Nathwani, a professor in the Department
of Electrical Engineering, IIT Jammu, has developed • Indian Air Force conducted exercise 'Vayu Shakti-24'
the anti-drone system based on sound technology. in Rajasthan.
• It is the first of its kind, and is the new technology • The IAF showcased its offensive capabilities through
based on sound technology. a thrilling and formidable display of its firepower at
the air-to-ground range at Pokhran near Jaisalmer.
• The cost of this new anti-drone system is around ₹4
lakh. • The fighters carried out precision strikes on
simulated enemy aircraft and targets on the ground.
• The hardware setup designed to detect voice drones
can be mounted anywhere. • The Vayu Shakti-24 exercise was themed on
lightning strike from the sky.
• Its radius is three hundred meters. If any drone
comes within a radius of 300 meters, then this • Over 120 aircraft, including Jaguar fighter jets,
system will tell. Sukhoi, Rafale and Apache attack helicopters,
participated in the exercise.
• It includes the sound of drones, multiple drone
aircraft, bird sound. 265. The multinational military exercise 'Shanti Prayas
IV’ is being held in which country?
• Pro. Nathwani is originally from Kanpur in Uttar
Pradesh. He has an electrical engineering and PhD A. Bangladesh B. India
from IIT Kanpur. C. Pakistan D. Nepal
263. Who has developed India's first military grade spy
• Answer- D. Nepal
satellite?
• The multinational military exercise 'Shanti Prayas
A. Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited
IV' began at the Army headquarters in Nepal with
B. Tata Advanced Systems Limited participation from 19 countries including India,
Bangladesh and Pakistan to enhance
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
interoperability.
D. Mahindra Aerospace
• Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal
• Answer- B. Tata Advanced Systems Limited 'Prachanda' inaugurated the two-week long military
exercise at a special ceremony.
• India's first spy satellite built by Tata Advanced
Systems Limited (TASL) will be launched in a
• The multinational military exercise is taking place at • It will enhance cooperation between the Coast
the Birendra Peace Operation Training Centre. Guards of India, Sri Lanka and Maldives.
• 1125 soldiers from 19 countries are participating in • Exercise 'Dosti 16' will be held from February 22 to
the exercise, organized with the assistance of the 25.
Global Peace Operation Initiative of the US 268. The purchase of how many BrahMos Extended Range
Government and joint efforts of Nepal-American
(ER) supersonic cruise missiles has received approval
forces.
from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)?
• Nepal first started the 'Shanti Prayas' training
A. More than 300 B. More than 100
programme in 2000. Since then, three multi-nation
exercises have been successfully held in Nepal. C. More than 400 D. More than 200
266. Which of the following ships was decommissioned at • Answer- D. More than 200
Visakhapatnam on January 29?
• The CCS has approved the procurement of more
A. INS Tabar B. INS Kumbhir than 200 BrahMos Extended Range (ER) supersonic
C. INS Nirupak D. INS Kalvari cruise missiles.
• These BrahMos Extended Range (ER) supersonic
• Answer- C. INS Nirupak
cruise missiles will be installed on Indian Navy
• INS Nirupak was decommissioned at ships.
Visakhapatnam.
• The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved
• After 38 years of service, INS Nirupak was the ₹19,000 crore agreement during its meeting on
decommissioned at Visakhapatnam on 29 January. February 21, 2024.
• The ceremony was presided over by Vice Admiral • An agreement between BrahMos Aerospace and the
Adhir Arora, Chief Hydrographer, Government of Defence Ministry is expected to be formally signed
India at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. early next month to start the process of induction of
• INS Nirupak was commissioned into service on 14 weapons into the Indian Navy.
August 1985 by Vice Admiral Jayant Ganpat • On November 1, 2023, the Indian Navy successfully
Nadkarni. test-fired a supersonic cruise missile from a Rajput-
• The ship was under the administrative and class warship in the Bay of Bengal.
operational control of Flag Officer Commanding-in- • The range of this supersonic cruise missile is
Chief, Eastern Naval Command. between 400 and 500 kilometers.
267. Trilateral Coast Guard exercise 'Dosti 16' begins in 269. The 5th edition of 'Dharma Guardian' being held in
Maldives. Which of the following countries is not February-March 2024 was held in which place?
included in it?
A. Assam B. Rajasthan
A. India B. Maldives
C. Maharashtra D. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Sri Lanka D. Nepal
• Answer- B. Rajasthan
• Answer- D. Nepal
• The Indian Army and Japan Ground Self Defence
• Trilateral Coast Guard exercise 'Dosti 16' begins in Force (JGSDF) commenced the 5th joint military
Maldives. exercise 'Dharma Guardian' on 25 February 2024.
• Amid security concerns, Indian and Sri Lankan • This exercise between the Indian Army and JGSDF is
ships arrived in Maldives to participate in the being conducted from 25 February to 9 March 2024
trilateral Coast Guard exercise 'Dosti 16'. at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan.
• Two ships of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) - ICGS • Exercise 'Dharma Guardian' is an annual military
Samarth and ICGS Abhinav are participating in the exercise.
exercise.
• It is alternatively organized in India and Japan.
• Sri Lanka has sent SLNS to sea to participate in the
• In this exercise, 40-40 soldiers are involved in the
biennial trilateral exercise.
contingent of both the countries.
• The main objective of the exercise is to strengthen
• The Japanese contingent is being represented by
friendship, enhance mutual operational competence
troops of the 34th Infantry Regiment.
and practice interoperability.
1EQ Monthly Current Affairs – FEB 2024 - Agreements and MoU
270. The first-ever 'Maharashtra MSME Defence Expo' • Answer- D. SIDBI
was inaugurated in ______________ on February 23.
• The Bihar state government has signed an MoU with
A. Nagpur B. Pune Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
C. Ratnagiri D. Mumbai to promote the startup ecosystem in the state.
• It aims to transform Bihar into a startup hub and
• Answer- B. Pune
create a conducive environment for startups.
• The first 'Maharashtra MSME Defence Expo' was
• Bihar Startup Fund Trust (BSFT) has been set up
inaugurated in Pune on 23 February.
with an initial corpus of Rs 500 crore.
• The three-day expo is being organised from 273. The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to sign an
February 24 to 26 at the International Exhibition and
agreement with whom for better disaster
Convention Centre at Moshi, Pune.
management?
• The expo will see participation from the Armed
A. IIT Mumbai B. IIT Roorkee
Forces, Defence Public Sector Undertakings and
Ordnance Factories. C. IIT Varanasi D. IIT Delhi
• The event has been organized to promote the 'Self- • Answer- B. IIT Roorkee
reliant India' campaign as envisaged by PM Modi.
• The UP government will work closely with IIT
• Indian Air Force's Summer-II and Akash surface-to- Roorkee to enhance disaster management.
air weapon systems are being showcased as part of
the DefExpo. • The MoU will be signed between the two as part of a
strategic move aimed at strengthening disaster
• The Samar-II system has been developed using preparedness and mitigation efforts.
beyond visual range air-to-air missiles R-27.
• An MoU will be signed between the Office of the
15. Agreements and MoU Relief Commissioner and IIT Roorkee to minimise
loss of life and shift the people to safer places before
271. AIIMS New Delhi and the University of Liverpool the disaster occurs.
signed a collaboration agreement for __________
• Under the MoU, experienced professionals from IIT
research.
Roorkee will provide specialized training to the
A. Cardiovascular diseases personnel in the relief commissioner's office,
equipping them with advanced skills and techniques
B. Cancer
in disaster management.
C. AIDS D. Diabetes 274. India signed an MoU with ___________ to share
• Answer- B. Cancer open-source digital public infrastructure.
• AIIMS New Delhi and University of Liverpool A. Canada B. Columbia

signed a collaboration agreement for cancer C. Brazil D. Cuba
research.
• Answer- B. Columbia
• The University of Liverpool and AIIMS, New Delhi
have collaborated on 'AIIMS Liverpool • India signed an MoU with Colombia to share open-
Collaborative Centre for Translational Research in source digital public infrastructure.
Head and Neck Cancer – ALHNS'. • An MoU has been signed between India and
• Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya was Colombia for cooperation in the field of sharing
present at the signing of the agreement. successful digital solutions implemented for digital
transformation.
• In addition, ALHNS seeks to provide cutting-edge
medical innovation and customized cancer • The agreement has been signed between the
treatments through the establishment of generally Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
defined strategic goals. (MeitY) and Colombia's Ministry of Information
Technology and Communications.
272. With whom has the Bihar state government signed an
agreement to promote the startup ecosystem? • The main objective of the MoU is to promote digital
transformation through capacity building
A. World Bank B. NITI Aayog
programmes, exchange of best practices and
C. New Development Bank exchange of public officials and experts.
D. SIDBI
1EQ Monthly Current Affairs – FEB 2024 - Miscellaneous Current Affairs
16. Miscellaneous Current Affairs • An amendment in the Foreign Direct Investment
(FDI) policy allowing 100% foreign investment in the
275. Who among the following launched the 'Global
space sector has been approved by the Centre.
Initiative on Digital Health' (GIDH)?
• FDI up to 100% will be permitted under the
A. World Health Organization automatic route in manufacture of components and
B. Indian Medical Service systems or sub-systems for satellites, ground
segment and user segment.
C. Indian Red Cross Society
• The satellite subsector is now divided into three
D. Ministry of Health and Welfare, India different activity areas, each of which has imposed
• Answer- A. World Health Organization limits on foreign investment.
278. Where will the three-day International Gita
• World Health Organization launched the 'Global
Initiative on Digital Health' (GIDH). Mahotsav be organised?
• It is a digital health platform for sharing knowledge A. Kathmandu B. Dhaka

and digital products between countries. C. Dubai D. Colombo
• It was one of the three priority areas agreed upon • Answer- D. Colombo
during India's G20 presidency in 2023.
• The three-day International Gita Mahotsav will be
• Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and
held in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo from March 1.
India's Representative to the UN Arindam Bagchi
were also present at the launch of the Global • This festival, the Kurukshetra Development Board of
Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH). Haryana will organize Gita Mahotsav-2024 in Sri
Lanka this time.
276. Where is Asia's largest tribal fair Sammakka-Sarakka
Medaram Jathara held? • Thousands of delegates from all over the world are
expected to attend the festival. Gita Yajna, Gita Japa,
A. Tamil Nadu B. Andhra Pradesh Shobha Yatra, conferences on various topics of
C. Telangana D. Himachal Pradesh contemporary interest and several competitions will
be held in the festival. A copy of the Bhagavad Gita
• Answer- C. Telangana will be presented in the Sri Lankan Parliament on
• Asia's largest tribal fair Sammakka - Sarakka Jathara March 4.
began in Telangana's Mulugu district with • History of International Gita Mahotsav-
thousands of devotees offering prayers to tribal
deities. • Beginning - Year 1989
• The four-day Medaram Jathara festival began with • International Level Status - Year 2016
the traditional arrival of the idol of Sarakka from • In the year 2019, the festival was celebrated outside
Kannepalli village. The idol, covered with red cloth, the country for the first time in Mauritius and
was brought in a pot filled with vermilion and London.
turmeric powder and placed on a platform at
279. Name the female robot astronaut, who is scheduled
Medaram.
to fly into space in the third quarter of 2024.
• The event marked the official start of the biggest
A. 'Vyommitra' B. 'Akashmitra'
tribal festival, Medaram Jatara.
C. 'Antrikshamitra' D. 'Gangamitra'
• Sammakka Sarakka Jathara, also known as Medaram
Jathara, is a festival celebrated in the Telangana state • Answer- A. 'Vyommitra'
of India in honor of the gods and goddesses.
• Female robot astronaut 'Vyommitra' will fly in space
277. An amendment in the FDI policy allowing 100% before ISRO's ambitious Gaganyaan mission.
foreign investment in the_____sector has been
approved by the Centre. • This will be India's first manned space flight
carrying Indian astronauts to space.
A. Space B. Defence
• On February 4, Union Minister Jitendra Singh made
C. Telecom D. Education this announcement while speaking to media persons
in Delhi.
• Answer- A. Space
• The unmanned "Vyommitra" mission is scheduled
for the third quarter of 2024, while the manned
1EQ Monthly Current Affairs – FEB 2024 - Miscellaneous Current Affairs
mission "Gaganyaan" is scheduled to be launched in formation. This directed the Sharad Pawar faction to
2025. submit three priorities to the commission.
• Vyommitra is a name that is made up of two 282. Rajkot stadium will be renamed ________in honour
Sanskrit words, namely "Vyom" (meaning place) of the former secretary of the Saurashtra Cricket
and "Mitra" (meaning friend). Association (SCA).
• This female robotic astronaut module is equipped A IS BINDRA STADIUM
with the capability to monitor parameters, issue
B. MA CHIDAMBARAM STADIUM
alerts and conduct life support operations.
280. At present, how many air-routes are being operated C. Niranjan Shah Stadium
in the country under the RCS UDAN scheme? D. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
A. 419 B. 619 • Answer- C. Niranjan Shah Stadium
C. 519 D. 319 • Rajkot stadium will be renamed as Niranjan Shah
• Answer- C. 519 Stadium in honour of the former secretary of the
Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA).
• At the regional level, 519 air-routes are being
• Shah served as the SCA secretary for nearly four
operated across the country under the air
decades and also held a position in the BCCI.
connectivity scheme (RCS) 'Ude Desh ka Aam
Nagrik' (UdeDeshkaAamNagrik-UDAN) so far. • The naming ceremony will take place in Khanderi,
where the stadium has been the focal point of
• 76 airports including 2 aquatic airports and 9
national cricket matches for more than a decade.
heliports are being operationalized under the UDAN
scheme. This scheme was launched in the year 2016. • The SCA stadium will be renamed as Niranjan Shah
Stadium on the eve of the Test match starting in
• The scheme is a government-backed initiative to
Rajkot from February 15. The new name of the
improve infrastructure and connectivity in India,
stadium will be inaugurated by BCCI secretary Jay
especially in remote and underserved areas.
Shah.
• Civil Aviation Ministry launches UDAN 5.1,
specially designed for helicopter routes.
281. The Election Commission of India has recently
granted the name and symbol of the Nationalist
Congress Party (NCP) to Ajit Pawar's faction.
What is the election symbol of NCP?
A. Analog alarm clock B. Owl with open eyes
C. Kite D. Running horse
• Answer- A. Analog alarm clock
• The Election Commission of India has given the
name and symbol of the Nationalist Congress Party
(NCP) to Ajit Pawar's faction. The watch is
made in blue. It has two legs and an alarm button.
• Ajit Pawar's group has been officially recognised as
the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) by the Election
Commission.
• The Election Commission has based its decision on
the test of legislative majority.
• The Election Commission said that the faction led by
Ajit Anantrao Pawar is the Nationalist Congress
Party (NCP). It is entitled to use its name and
reserved symbol.
• The Election Commission has ordered Sharad
Pawar's faction to claim a name for its new
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1. International Current Affairs ................................ 2
2. National Current Affairs ........................................ 7
3. Sports ...................................................................... 18
4. Science & Technology........................................... 24 - PWD Category: https://bit.ly/3PiA2HH
5. Obituaries ............................................................... 29 - ST Category: https://bit.ly/3Phmtbb
6. Appointments and resignations.......................... 29 - SC Category: https://bit.ly/3TwUbfu
7. Important Days ..................................................... 35 - OBC Category: https://bit.ly/3IP3UYz

8. Summits and Conferences ................................... 39 - All Categories: https://bit.ly/3Iws89w
9. Awards and Recognitions .................................... 41
10. Ranks and Reports ................................................ 48
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11. Books and Authors ............................................... 53
12. Banking and Economy ......................................... 53
1. International Current Affairs C. Arif Alvi D. Pervez Musharraf
1. ______has become the first Spanish-speaking country • Answer- A. Shehbaz Sharif

to officially recognize the Indian Pharmacopoeia.
• Shehbaz Sharif took oath as the Prime Minister of
A. El Salvador B. Nicaragua Pakistan on March 4.
C. Guatemala D. Costa Rica • This is going to be his second term as prime
minister.
• Answer- B. Nicaragua
• President Arif Alvi administered the oath to
• Nicaragua has become the first Spanish-speaking
Shehbaz Sharif in a ceremony held at the
country to officially recognize the Indian
presidential residence in the afternoon.
Pharmacopoeia.
• With a significant majority against rival Omar Ayub
• This development follows the signing of an MoU on
Khan, Shehbaz's victory in the National Assembly
Pharmacopoeia cooperation between the
has cemented his role as Pakistan's 24th PM.
governments of India and Nicaragua.
• Shehbaz served as prime minister of the coalition
• The MoU was signed by Indian Ambassador to
government from April 2022 to August 2023 before
Nicaragua Dr. Sumit Seth and Nicaraguan Health
parliament was dissolved to hold general elections
Minister Dr. Martha Reyes at the ceremony.
last month.
• The MoU underlines the commitment of both the 4. Which country has become the first country to
countries to cooperate in regulating medicines and recognize abortion in its constitution?
ensuring quality healthcare for their citizens.
A. Japan B. France
• With this MoU, Nicaragua joins the select group of
countries that recognize Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP). C. Australia D. Italy
• IP, maintained by the Indian Pharmacopoeia • Answer- B. France

Commission (IPC), sets standards for drugs in India, • France made history by becoming the first country
ensuring their quality, efficacy and safety. to guarantee a woman's right to abortion in its
2. The headquarters of 'International Big Cat Alliance' constitution.
will be established in which country?
• The amendment was passed by MPs of both houses
A. Cambodia B. Ecuador of Parliament with an overwhelming majority of
C. Ethiopia D. India 780-72 votes.
• The move comes following growing concerns in
• Answer- D. India
France that abortion rights would be withdrawn
• The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of following the U.S. decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade
the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) two years ago. In response, French President
headquartered in India. Emmanuel Macron promised to protect women's
abortion rights in France.
• It will be set up with a support of Rs 150 crore for a
period of five years from 2023-24 to 2027-28. • The amendment to Article 34 of the Constitution
ensures that women in France have the freedom to
• PM Modi formally announced the launch of the
choose to have an abortion.
International Big Cat Alliance on April 9, 2023.
• The 2021 Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP)
• The goal of the International Big Cat Alliance is to
Act allows women to terminate pregnancies up to 20
secure the future of big cats including tiger, lion,
weeks with a doctor's opinion.
leopard, snow leopard and cheetah.
• Certain categories of vulnerable women, such as
• Conservation partners and scientific organizations
rape victims, minors and mentally challenged
working in the field of big cat conservation are part
women, can undergo abortions up to 24 weeks
of the International Big Cat Alliance.
under the law.
• 16 countries including Brazil, Nepal, Bangladesh
• Abortion after 24 weeks is only allowed in cases
and Malaysia have formally joined the Big Cat
where there is a serious threat to the life or welfare
Alliance.
of the woman or there are substantial abnormalities
3. ________was sworn in as Pakistan's Prime Minister in the fetus.
for a second term on March 04.
5. Which country has devalued its currency recently?
A. Shehbaz Sharif B. Nawaz Sharif
A. Egypt B. Iraq
C. Bhutan D. Pakistan • The Swedish government held an extraordinary
meeting to vote on joining NATO after receiving
• Answer- A. Egypt
approval from all current members.
• After the central bank raised the interest rate • Finland officially became a member of NATO in
drastically, Egypt has devalued its currency for the 2023 April last year due to concerns over Russia's
fourth time since the beginning of 2022. invasion of Ukraine.
• Egypt has devalued its currency by more than 35%. • The invasion of Ukraine in 2022 prompted Sweden,
This decision was taken after a huge increase in along with neighboring Finland, to seek NATO
interest rates here. Egypt is going through the membership as a response to heightened concerns
biggest economic crisis in many decades. about Russian military aggression.
• In Cairo, the pound weakened to 48.18 against the • NATO is a military alliance of 32 member nations.
dollar on March 6, compared to 30.9 last year.
• Headquarters – Brussels, Belgium
• Egypt's currency weakened after the central bank
8. Which has become the 97th member country to ratify
raised interest rates. The central bank said that now
the International Solar Alliance?
the exchange rate will decide the market.
A. Malta B. Panama
• The decision on Egypt's exchange rate is very
important. The decision will pave the way for Egypt C. Antigua and Barbuda D. Egypt
to reach an agreement with the International
• Answer- B. Panama
Monetary Fund (IMF) to increase its existing debt
from $3 billion to $10 billion. • Panama has become the 97th member of the
6. Who has been appointed as the new President of International Solar Alliance to ratify it.
Hungary? • Panama handed over the document of ISA
A. Alexander Stubb B. Shahbaz Sharif ratification during a meeting of Panamanian
Ambassador to India Yasil Burrilo.
C. Tamas Sulyoke D. Prabowo Subianto
• Also, on March 5, Malta became the 119th country to
• Answer- C. Tamas Sulyoke join the International Solar Alliance.
• Hungary's parliament has appointed Tamas Sulyoke • The ISA was conceived as a joint effort of India and
as president following the resignation of the France. Currently, 116 countries are signatories to
previous head over a controversial clemdon. the ISA Framework Agreement.
• Hungary's parliament has recently appointed a new • The sixth meeting of the International Solar Alliance
president following the resignation of the previous was held on October 31 at the Pragati Maidan
head of state amid scandal involving a controversial 'Bharat Mandapam' in the national capital.
pardon granted in a child sexual abuse case.
9. Which country has declared a health emergency due
• The appointment of former head of Hungary's to the rapidly increasing cases of dengue fever
Constitutional Court Tamas Sulyoke sparked debate recently?
among opposition parties seeking direct presidential A. Argentina B. Peru
elections.
C. Kenya D. Chile
• Tamas Sulyoke, a 67-year-old lawyer, assumed the
presidency after a secret parliamentary vote, • Answer- B. Peru
receiving 134 votes in favor and five against.
• Peru has declared a health emergency in view of the
7. Which has officially become the 32nd member rapidly increasing cases of dengue fever.
country of NATO on March 7, 2024?
• A health emergency has been declared in 20 of
A. United States B. United Kingdom Peru's 25 regions.
C. Finland D. Sweden • Causes of dengue outbreak
• Answer- D. Sweden • Environmental factors: Peru has been experiencing
• Sweden officially joined NATO as the 32nd member elevated temperatures and heavy rainfall since 2023
on March 7, 2024, almost two years after first due to an El Niño weather event.
applying. • Impact of El Niño: The warming of the sea off the
coast of Peru due to El Niño has helped in the
spread of mosquito populations that carry dengue
fever.
• Peru is a country in western South America. Its • The Abdulaziz Abdullah Sharbatli Mosque was
capital is 'Lima'. constructed using 3D printing technology obtained
10. Which country recently launched the new arts and from Chinese firm Guanli.
cultural destination, IMMERSEE, within the • The 60,000-square-foot mosque was built very
Sustainable City? differently than traditional construction, with great
A. Australia B. France attention paid to the building's design.
C. Japan D. United Arab Emirates • 3D printing allows for tailored fabrication to be
enhanced structural integrity, making customization
• Answer- D. United Arab Emirates easier and more efficient than ever.
• The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently • India's first 3D printed post office opened in
launched a new arts and cultural destination called Bengaluru.
"IMMERSEE" within the Sustainable City in Dubai. 13. Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister
• The space is dedicated to advancing sustainability of the Palestinian Authority?
education, it was shared. A. Mohammad Shtayeh B. Mahmoud Abbas
• Located within the SAE Institute – the Net Zero C. Muhammad Shahbaz D. Mohammad Mustafa
Emission Building – the facility operates entirely on
solar power, utilizing its capacity to produce 300 • Answer- D. Mohammad Mustafa
percent of the Institute's energy requirements.
• President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed
• "IMMERSEE" combines art and technology, creating Mohammad Mustafa as the new Prime Minister of
meaningful connections through thoughtfully the Palestinian Authority.
crafted content that pushes the boundaries of
• Mustafa replaces Prime Minister Mohammad
storytelling and artistic expression, inspiring
Shtayeh.
individuals and communities to adopt sustainable
lifestyles and create positive change. In addition, it • With his government at bay, PM Mohamed
provides a unique backdrop for events, exhibitions, Shtayyeh resigned in February.
and activities. • The Palestinian Authority (PA) was established
11. Who was sworn in as the 14th President of Pakistan? thirty years ago under an interim peace agreement
A. Asif Ali Zardari B. Faiz Isa called the Oslo Accords.
C. Imran Khan D. Nawaz Sharif • It exercises limited rule over parts of the occupied
West Bank.
• Answer- A. Asif Ali Zardari 14. Vladimir Putin won the Russian presidential election
• Asif Ali Zardari has been sworn in as the 14th for the ___________ time.
President of Pakistan, his second term in office. A. Fifth B. Sixth
Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Qazi Faez Isa
administered him the oath at the President House. C. Fourth D. Seventh
• Asif Ali is the husband of former and first woman • Answer- A. Fifth
Prime Minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto. • Russian President Vladimir Putin has won the
• Zardari, 68, secured 255 votes in the National presidential election for the fifth time.
Assembly and Senate. • He received another six-year term with 87 percent of
• Shehbaz Sharif had recently become the Prime the vote. Other candidates received less than 5
Minister of Pakistan. percent of the vote.
12. Where is the world's first 3D printing mosque • Communist candidate Nikolai Kharitonov finished
located? second and Vladislav Davankov came third.
A. Qatar B. United Arab Emirates • Vladimir Putin would become the longest-serving
C. Afghanistan D. Saudi Arabia Russian leader since Catherine the Great in the
1700s.
• Answer- D. Saudi Arabia
• President of Russia: The President of the Russian
• A business woman named Wajnat Abdulwahid paid Federation is the executive head of state of Russia.
tribute to her late husband by completing the
• The President of Russia is the Supreme Commander-
construction of the world's first 3D-printed mosque
in-Chief of the Russian Armed Forces.
in the Al-Jawhara suburb of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
• After constitutional changes in 2020, the president C. Spain D. Finland
can serve more than two terms.
• Answer- B. Ireland
15. Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamla Dahal has
declared which of the following as its tourism • Ireland's Indian-origin Prime Minister Leo Varadkar
capital? has resigned from his post.
A. Bharatpur B. Kathmandu • Ireland's Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announced
his resignation from the post for "personal and
C. Pokhara D. Lalitpur
political" reasons.
• Answer- C. Pokhara • He has also stepped down as leader of the ruling
• Prime Minister Pushpa Kamla Dahal declared Fine Gael party.
Pokhara as the tourism capital of Nepal. • Leo Varadkar was born in Ireland to a Mumbai-born
• He said he would urge China to treat Pokhara father and Irish mother.
International Airport as a grant project from its side. • In 2017, he became Ireland's youngest and first
• China built Pokhara International Airport. It was openly gay prime minister at the age of 38.
declared ready for commercial operation in January • Varadkar resigned after losing in the biggest
2022. referendum ever on proposals to expand the
• However, it has not been used due to the conflict constitutional definition of family beyond married
between the governments of Nepal and China. couples and remove certain gendered language from
the Irish constitution.
• The announcement comes at a time when Nepal is
preparing to receive Chinese assistance for the • His resignation will not lead to an immediate
construction of the Nepal-China Industrial general election, as the next election is due in March
Friendship Park on nearly 4,000 acres. 2025.
16. Prabowo Subianto has been elected as the new 18. The government decided to impose anti-dumping
President of Indonesia. What is the term of office of duty on cast aluminium alloy wheels from
the President of Indonesia? ____________.
A. Five years B. Four years A. USA B. France
C. Three years D. Six years C. China D. United Kingdom
• Answer- A. Five years • Answer- C. China
• According to the Indonesian General Election • The government has decided to impose anti-
Commission, Prabowo Subianto has won the dumping duty on cast aluminium alloy wheels
Indonesian presidential election held on 14 February coming from China.
2024. The result was declared by the Indonesian • Fixed anti-dumping duty has been imposed on the
Election Commission on 20th March 2024. import of cast aluminium alloy wheels or alloy road
• After failing to elect President/Vice President three wheels (ARW) from China.
times, Prabowo Subianto finally won the election. • The definitive anti-dumping duty will remain valid
• In October 2024, Prabowo Subianto will replace for five years for the range from $0.23 per kg to $1.71
outgoing President Joko Widodo. per kg.
• Indonesia has a presidential form of government. In • Cast aluminum alloy wheels or ARWs are mainly
this, most of the executive powers are vested in the used in motor vehicles.
President. • High-end cars come with cast aluminum alloy
• A new law was passed in 2002 providing that the wheels instead of basic steel wheels.
President and Vice President would be directly 19. Which country was elected co-chair of its Digital
elected by the people. Innovation Board by the International
Telecommunication Union in March 2024?
• The term of office of the President and the Vice
President is five years. A person can only become A. Sri Lanka B. Bangladesh
president of Indonesia for two terms.
C. India D. Nepal
17. Indian-origin Leo Varadkar was the Prime Minister
of which country, who resigned recently? • Answer- C. India
A. Portugal B. Ireland • Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Department of
Telecommunications, India, was elected Co-Chair of
the Digital Innovation Board of the International • Despite his party's victory in the recent election,
Telecommunication Union (ITU), which promotes Eddy is short of a majority in parliament, receiving
cooperation among the 23 member countries. only 80 of the 230 seats.
• It was aimed at enhancing cooperation and 22. Which Arab country has decided to participate in the
discovering innovative initiatives in the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in March 2024?
telecommunication and Information and A. Qatar B. Saudi Arabia
Communication Technology (ICT) sectors.
C. Oman D. United Arab Emirates
• Dr. Neeraj Mittal was unanimously elected as Co-
Chair of ITU's Digital Innovation Board, which • Answer- B. Saudi Arabia
serves under the Innovation and Entrepreneurship • Saudi Arabia has decided to participate in the Miss
Alliance for Digital Development. Universe competition for the first time on 26 March
• The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) 2024 as a historic event.
has launched the Innovation and Entrepreneurship • Saudi Arabia is an important step by Crown Prince
Alliance for Digital Development to address the Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud to rid itself of the
critical unmet requirements of ITU membership in image of a conservative country.
the field of innovation.
• Model Rumi Alqahtani, 27, announced on Instagram
20. Who became the first black leader of government in
that she will be the country's first contestant in an
the United Kingdom?
international competition. She will represent Saudi
A. Fabian Picardo B. Hamza Yusuf Arabia at the Miss Universe pageant.
C. Von Gething D. Michelle O'Neill • Rumi Alqahtani is a famous model and influencer
from Saudi Arabia. This competition will be the first
• Answer- C. Von Gething
appearance from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Von Gething became the first black leader of
• Currently, Shenis Palacios from Nicaragua is Miss
government in Britain.
Universe.
• Von Gething has been elected First Minister of
• This year's Miss Universe pageant will be held in
Wales. He became the first black leader of a
Mexico.
government in Britain.
23. On March 26, the Francis Scott Bridge in Baltimore
• He has been elected government leader by members collapsed. Where is it located?
of the Welsh Parliament. He secured 27 out of 51
votes in the Legislature. A. Georgia B. Maryland
• He is the son of a Welsh father and a Zambian C. Massachusetts D. Florida

mother. He will be sworn in after the approval of • Answer- B. Maryland
King Charles III.
• On March 26, the Francis Scott Bridge in Baltimore
collapsed.
of Portugal?
A. Luis Montenegro B. Bassireau Diomme • The 1.5 mile (2.4 km) long bridge collapsed after a
container ship hit the pylon, causing the vehicle and
C. Muhammad Mustafa D. von Gething eight people to fall into the cold water below.
• Answer- A. Luis Montenegro • A container ship named Dali was heading for Sri
Lanka from the Patapsco River. The power went out
• Luis Montenegro, leader of the centre-right
completely and all its lights went out.
Democratic Alliance (AD), has been appointed as the
new Prime Minister of Portugal, after eight years of • Three minutes later, the container ship hit one of the
socialist rule. pylons of the bridge, causing almost the entire
structure to fall into the water.
• However, his minority government is facing
challenges due to its refusal to form an alliance with • Two were rescued that day, the bodies of the other
the far-right Chega party. two were recovered and the search is on for the
other four, all presumed dead.
• Montenegro's appointment marks the return of a
centre-right leader to the prime minister's office after • Baltimore Port is the busiest U.S. port for car
more than eight years. shipments, handling at least 750,000 vehicles in 2023,
according to data from the Maryland Port
Administration.
1EQ Monthly Current Affairs – MAR 2024 - National Current Affairs
24. Basirou Diomaye Faye has become the new President • This year, the festival will focus on highlighting the
of which country? diverse art forms and cultural treasures of the
A. Egypt B. Senegal Jammu region.
C. Kenya D. Gambia • The festival will include various activities like

seminars, workshops, folk music performances,
• Answer- B. Senegal street theatre and classical and folk dances. This will
further emphasize entrepreneurship, innovation,
• Opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye has
local food and bio-products by women groups of the
won more than 54% of the vote in Senegal's
Himalayan region.
presidential election.
• The last day of the festival will be hosted by the
• Faye's victory came just 10 days after his release
University of Jammu.
from prison.
27. On March 1, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari laid the
• He is set to become the youngest president in foundation stone of Dharma Path in ______, Uttar
Senegal's history. Pradesh.
• Faye easily defeated the ruling coalition's candidate, A. Prayagraj B. Jaunpur
former Prime Minister Amadou Ba, who received
35.79 percent of the vote. C. Kanpur D. Meerut
• Aliu Mamadou Dia came third among 19 candidates • Answer- B. Jaunpur

with only 2.8 percent of the votes. • On March 1, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari laid the
25. Which country is poised to become the first country foundation stone of Dharma Path in Jaunpur, Uttar
in Southeast Asia to allow same-sex marriage? Pradesh.
A. Myanmar B. Malaysia • This Dharam Path will connect Jaunpur with
C. Indonesia D. Thailand Ayodhya, Varanasi and Mirzapur.
• In this, the government will construct four-lane
• Answer- D. Thailand
roads from Hauz to Purvanchal University and
• Thailand is poised to become the first Southeast Purvanchal University to Shahganj at a cost of Rs
Asian country to allow same-sex marriage. 3405 crore.
• Thailand's parliament passed a bill to approve same- • A four-lane road will be constructed on Jaunpur to
sex marriage. Akbarpur road under National Highway No. 135-A.
• The bill will amend Thailand's Civil and • The government will construct a 31 km long road
Commercial Code and replace gender-neutral words from Deokali in the district to the Shahganj border of
such as "husband and wife" with gender-neutral Purvanchal University.
language such as "spouse" and "person".
• This work will be done under Package II at a cost of
• The bill was approved by 400 of the 415 members of Rs 1511 crore.
the House of Representatives. 10 members voted
• Under the first package, a four-lane road will be
against the bill.
constructed in Purvanchal via Hauz of Sirkoni at a
• Taiwan was the first Asian country to legalize same- cost of Rs 1894 crore.
sex marriage in 2019.
• The 29-km road will pass through 55 villages.
• In November 2023, Nepal became the first South 28. The Alliance for Global Good - Gender Equity and
Asian nation to formally recognize and register Equality has been launched by which country?
same-sex marriage.
A. India B. Bangladesh
2. National Current Affairs C. Brazil D. Malaysia
26. Where is Tawi Festival celebrated? • Answer- A. India
A. Uttarakhand B. Jammu and Kashmir • Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and
C. Ladakh D. Himachal Pradesh Equality has been launched by India.
• Answer- B. Jammu and Kashmir • The logo and website of Alliance for Global Good –
Gender Equity and Equality has been launched by
• In Jammu and Kashmir, the Tawi Festival began on Union Minister Smriti Irani.
March 1, 2024, showcasing the art, culture, and
heritage of the Jammu region.
• Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation co-chair Bill • Within 100 days, the construction of all three units
Gates and CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee will start. ₹1,26,000 crore will be invested in these
were also present at the event. three units.
• The Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and • These three semiconductor units will provide direct
Equality was launched at the Davos 2024 summit. employment to 26,000 people and indirect
This is an important step in the global effort for employment to 1 lakh people.
gender equality.
• In June 2023, the government had proposed
• The Alliance's logo embodies the essence of equality American company Micron to set up a plant in
and equality. It symbolizes wisdom, discernment, Gujarat.
and understanding. 31. Where did Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
• It is inspired by Lord Ganesha, who symbolizes inaugurate the AYUSH-ICMR Advanced Centre?
wisdom, wisdom and understanding. A. Kolkata B. New Delhi
29. On March 2, the National Urban Cooperative Finance C. Chennai D. Ahmedabad
and Development Corporation Limited was launched
by _____________. • Answer- B. New Delhi
A. S. Jaishankar B. Amit Shah • Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr.
C. Smriti Irani D. Narendra Modi Mansukh Mandaviya launched the AYUSH-ICMR
Advanced Centre for Integrated Health Research at
• Answer- B. Amit Shah AIIMS in New Delhi.
• The NUCFDC Limited was inaugurated by Union • It aims to provide holistic healthcare to patients
Home Minister Amit Shah. using both traditional Indian knowledge and
modern medicine together.
• On March 2, Union Home and Cooperation Minister
Amit Shah launched the National Urban • These centres will be set up at various AIIMS
Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation locations such as AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Jodhpur,
Limited. AIIMS Nagpur and AIIMS Rishikesh.
• The establishment of this umbrella organization will 32. Which is the famous festival of Mizoram?
help in achieving the goal of 'Prosperity through A. Bonalu Festival B. Jallikattu
Cooperation'.
C. Chapchar Kut Festival D. Bihu
• The main objective of this initiative is to modernize
and strengthen the urban cooperative banking • Answer- C. Chapchar Kut Festival
sector. • The state of Mizoram recently celebrated its
• NUCFDC has received a certificate of registration grandest festival Chapchar Kut with a lively display
from the Reserve Bank of India to operate as a Non- of tradition and festivity on Friday.
Banking Finance Company. • A huge crowd turned up at the Assam Rifles ground
30. The government approved three proposals to set up at Lammual in the heart of Aizawl city for the event.
semiconductor units in India. Tata group to set up The festival showcased the rich cultural heritage of
semiconductor units in ___________. the Mizo community through various traditional
A. Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh performances and dances that ran throughout the
day.
B. Assam and Bihar
• Chapchar Kut is an important spring festival which
C. Gujarat and Assam the people of Mizoram celebrate with great
D. Gujarat and Maharashtra enthusiasm. After clearing the forests for jhum
cultivation, the local Mizo tribes wear traditional
• Answer- C. Gujarat and Assam attire and perform the Cherav and tea dance.
• The government approved three proposals to set up 33. Where was the "core loading" started in India's first
semiconductor units in India. indigenous Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)
(500 MW)?
• Tata Group will set up two semiconductor units in
Gujarat and Assam. A. Kalpakkam, Tamil NaduB. Narora, Uttar Pradesh
• A semiconductor unit will be set up in Gujarat by C. Tarapur, Maharashtra D. Kota, Rajasthan

CG Power, owned by the Murugappa Group.
• Answer- A. Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the launch • It is a state-owned company to promote Malayalam
of India's first indigenous prototype Fast Breeder cinema and industry.
Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu on 4th 36. India's first small scale LNG unit was inaugurated in
March. which state?
• This is a major milestone marking the entry into a A. Himachal Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh
crucial second phase of India's three-stage nuclear
programme. C. Uttar Pradesh D. Haryana
• The reactor has a capacity to generate 500 MW of • Answer- B. Madhya Pradesh

electricity. • Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep
• More than 200 Indian industries including micro, Singh Puri inaugurated GAIL's India's first small
small and medium entrepreneurs have contributed LNG unit.
significantly in its construction. Once operational, • This unit of Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)
India will be the second country after Russia to have is located at Vijaypur LPG Plant in Madhya Pradesh.
a commercially operated Fast Breeder Reactor.
• Union Minister Puri also inaugurated 201 CNG
• It is being constructed by Bharatiya Nabhikiya stations in 17 states.
Vidyut Nigam Limited, Kalpakkam.
• He inaugurated the CNG stations through video
34. Where was India's first green hydrogen plant set up
conferencing at a function in New Delhi in the
in stainless steel sector?
presence of Minister of State for Petroleum and
A. Pune B. Hisar Natural Gas Rameswar Teli.
C. Surat D. Jaipur • GAIL has 201 CNG stations spread over 52
geographical areas.
• Answer- B. Hisar
• The Government aims to increase the share of
• Union Minister of Steel and Civil Aviation
natural gas in the primary energy basket to 15% by
Jyotiraditya M Scindia virtually inaugurated India's
2030.
first Green Hydrogen Plant in Stainless Steel Sector
located at Jindal Stainless Limited, Hisar (Haryana). 37. In March 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
inaugurated India's first underwater metro tunnel.
• It will be the world's first off-grid green hydrogen Under which river will this metro run?
plant for the stainless-steel industry and the world's
A. Brahmaputra B. Ganga
first green hydrogen plant with roof-top and floating
solar. C. Godavari D. Hooghly
• The project is also a state-of-the-art green hydrogen • Answer- D. Hooghly
facility, which aims to reduce carbon emissions by
approximately 2,700 metric tons per year and 54,000 • PM Modi inaugurated India's first underwater
tons of CO2 emissions over the next two decades. metro service in Kolkata.
35. Which state launched India's first government- • He inaugurated India's first under-river metro
backed OTT platform? tunnel in Kolkata.
A. Karnataka B. Maharashtra • The metro will take 45 seconds to cover the distance
of 520 meters under the Hooghly River.
C. Odisha D. Kerala
• The tunnel is part of the East-West Metro corridor of
• Answer- D. Kerala the Kolkata Metro that connects Howrah Maidan to
• Kerala launched India's first government-backed Esplanade.
OTT platform. • Howrah metro station is the deepest metro station in
• Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched the India. It is 33 meters below the surface.
government-backed OTT platform at Kairali theatre. • He inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of
• The CSpace OTT platform will provide a mix of several connectivity projects worth Rs 15,400 crore in
informative and entertaining content especially for Kolkata.
the public. 38. Which is the 26th new district carved out of areas
• It has been launched to tackle the growing from Lower Subansiri in Arunachal Pradesh?
imbalance and diverse challenges in the OTT sector. A. East Siang B. Kei Punyar
• CSpace is managed by the Kerala State Film C. Lohit D. Chenglong
Development Corporation (KSFDC).
• Answer- B. Kei Punyar C. Maharashtra D. Uttar Pradesh
• Kei Panyur became the 26th district of Arunachal • Answer- D. Uttar Pradesh
Pradesh by separating areas from Lower Subansiri.
• The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved the Green
• The headquarters of this district will be Ter Gapin- Hydrogen Policy, 2024 under the chairmanship of
Sam Sarth. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on March 5, 2024.
• The formation of Kei Panyor district marks the • The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a
beginning of a new era of development and green hydrogen policy for setting up two units of
progress. 800 MW each at Anpara. These units will be set up
• This new district has been created on the demand of in collaboration with NTPC for Rs 8,624 crore.
the people of the Nyishi community. • Under this policy, a target has been set to produce 1
• Arunachal Pradesh: It is a state in Northeast India million metric tonnes of green hydrogen every year
that was formed from the North-East Frontier by 2028.
Agency (NEFA) region. • The policy aims to promote environment-friendly
energy.
• It was declared a state on 20 February 1987.
• Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy
• Itanagar is its capital and largest city.
Development Agency (UPNEDA) will be the nodal
• According to the 2011 census, Arunachal Pradesh agency for implementing the Green Hydrogen
has a population of 1,383,727 and an area of 83,743 Policy.
square kilometres.
41. PM Modi laid the foundation stone of ISRO's newly
39. Where has India and Asia's first Dolphin Research launched complex in ____________.
Centre inaugurated on 4th March 2024?
A. Tamil Nadu B. Maharashtra
A. Patna, Bihar B. Gandhinagar,
C. Karnataka D. Odisha
Gujarat
C. Haridwar, Uttarakhand D. Lucknow, Uttar • Answer- A. Tamil Nadu
Pradesh • PM Modi laid the foundation stone of ISRO's newly
launched complex in Tamil Nadu.
• Answer- A. Patna, Bihar
• ISRO's new launch complex will be set up in
• Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated
Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu.
India's first and only dolphin research centre in
Patna on March 4, 2024. • The facility will accommodate 24 launches per year
and will be built at Rs 986 crore.
• Built at a cost of Rs 30 crore, the National Dolphin
Research Centre (NDRC) has been built on the banks • This launch complex is being created to launch
of the Ganga at Patna University campus which will SSLV-type rockets.
help students and researchers understand the • PM Modi launches projects worth Rs 17,300 crore in
behaviour of freshwater dolphins, especially Tamil Nadu He also flagged off India's first
Gangetic dolphins. indigenous green green hydrogen fuel cell inland
• It is the only research centre of its kind on dolphins waterways ship as part of the Green Ferry Initiative.
in the whole of Asia. The foundation stone of this • He laid the foundation stone of the Outer Harbour
institute was also laid by Nitish Kumar in the year Container Terminal at V.O. Chidambaranar Port.
2020.
42. India's first indigenous green hydrogen inland
• The Gangetic dolphin was officially discovered in waterway ship was launched in which state?
1801. They live in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna
A. Tamil Nadu B. Gujarat
and Karnaphuli-Sangu River systems of Nepal, India
and Bangladesh. C. Odisha D. Maharashtra
• Hunting of Gangetic dolphins is prohibited under • Answer- A. Tamil Nadu
Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India's first
• According to a count by the Bihar government, there indigenous Green hydrogen fuel cell inland
were 1,048 dolphins in the Ganges in 2018. waterway vessel in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
40. Which state cabinet has approved the Green • It has been designed and developed by Cochin
Hydrogen Policy, 2024 on March 5, 2024?
Shipyard.
A. Gujarat B. Madhya Pradesh
• The length of this ship is 24 meters and it has a 45. Who has announced to set up two National Centres
seating capacity of 50 passengers. of Excellence for Women in March 2024?
• Chidambaranar port has become the country's first A. Smriti Irani B. Anurag Singh Thakur
green hydrogen hub port. C. Draupadi Murmu D. Narendra Modi
43. The country's first semiconductor fab will be set up
in which state? • Answer- B. Anurag Singh Thakur
A. Tamil Nadu B. Uttarakhand • On 8th March 2024, on International Women's Day,

the Indian Army has announced the formation of 2
C. Gujarat D. Haryana
Army Girls Sports Companies (AGSC).
• Answer- C. Gujarat • The AGSC will be set up by the Indian Army in a
• The Union Cabinet approved the country's first phased manner keeping in mind the national vision
semiconductor fab to be built by the Tata Group in of women empowerment and demonstration of
collaboration with Powerchip Taiwan. women power.
• This semiconductor fab will be set up in Dholera, • The Army has identified two of its Centres of
Gujarat. Excellence for the operation of these companies.
These include Army Marksmanship Unit in Mhow
• IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed that and Army Sports Institute in Pune.
semiconductor fab will work with a capacity of
50,000 wafers per month. • Through this, girls selected from all over the country
will be educated and made champions in sports.
• A wafer contains 5,000 chips, so in total there will be
about 3 billion chips per year. • Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has
announced the setting up of two National Centres of
• With this, the entire value chain of semiconductors Excellence for women on the occasion of
will be established in India with an investment of International Women's Day.
1.26 lakh crores.
46. Which city will host the world's largest literary
44. PM inaugurates Sela Tunnel, which state is located festival 'Sahityotsava' from March 11-16?
in?
A. Gandhinagar B. New Delhi
A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Sikkim
C. Indore D. Jaipur
C. Himachal Pradesh D. Jammu and Kashmir
• Answer- B. New Delhi
• Answer- A. Arunachal Pradesh
• The world's biggest literary festival- 'Sahitya Utsav'
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the will be held from March 11-16.
Sela tunnel, strategically important to enhance all-
weather connectivity and facilitate quick military • The prestigious National Literary Academy in India,
deployment in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang and the Sahitya Akademi is celebrating its 70th
Kameng areas along the China border. anniversary this year, and in honour of this
milestone, the annual 'Sahitya Utsav' has turned into
• The foundation stone of the tunnel was laid by PM the world's largest literary festival.
Modi in February 2019. It has recently become
operational. The development comes amid • Dr. K. Srinivasrao, Secretary, Sahitya Akademi
heightened tensions along the 3,488-km-long Line of informed that more than 1100 eminent writers and
Actual Control with China. scholars will grace the event by participating in
more than 190 sessions. Additionally, the festival
• Previously, the route of Sela Pass had single-lane will showcase India's rich linguistic diversity with
connectivity with dangerous curves, making it representation of over 175 languages.
difficult for heavy vehicles to reach the crucial
Tawang region, which China challenges as 'South • The festival also focuses on marginalised voices with
Tibet'. events like All India Differently Abled Writers' Meet
and LGBTQ Writers' Meet.
• The Sela Tunnel is an engineering feat that connects
47. Who inaugurated the Bharat Semiconductor Research
Tawang with the Balipara-Charidwar-Tawang road
Centre (BSRC) Regional Centre at IIST,
in Arunachal Pradesh.
Thiruvananthapuram and Software Technology
• The Border Roads Organisation has built the world's Parks of India (STPI) Centres at
longest two-lane tunnel at an altitude of over 13,000 Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi?
feet. The cost of the project was Rs 825 crore. A. Nitin Gadkari B. Rajeev Chandrasekhar
C. Ramesh Pokhriyal D. Prahlad Joshi A. 'Prosperity by power' B. "Nari Shakti se Jal
Shakti"
• Answer- B. Rajeev Chandrasekhar
C. 'Women to Strength' D. 'Women Power from
• In a bid to strengthen Kerala's electronics, IT sector
Water Power'
and startup ecosystem, Minister Rajeev
Chandrasekhar inaugurated new Software • Answer- B. "Nari Shakti se Jal Shakti"
Technology Parks of India (STPI) centres in
Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi. • The 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain-2024'
campaign has been launched by Union Minister
• At the 4th Semicon India FutureDesign Roadshow in Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
Kerala, Union Minister Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar
lauded the remarkable progress of India's • The fifth edition of the campaign has been launched
semiconductor industry under the leadership of under the theme 'Nari Shakti to Jal Shakti'.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He emphasized the • This campaign will run till 30 November 2024.
transformative role of technology and
• It has been launched to recognize and appreciate the
semiconductor engineering in shaping the future of
role of women in water management, conservation
India.
and sustainability.
• During the event, Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar
• The campaign includes water conservation and
facilitated an important Memorandum of
rainwater harvesting, census, geo-tagging and
Understanding (MoU) between IBM and C-DAC.
inventory of all water bodies.
The objective of this partnership is to boost India's
processor design and manufacturing capabilities for 50. Who inaugurated India's first elevated 8-lane
high-performance computing (HPC), which is a expressway?
pivotal moment in India's technological A. Amit Shah B. Droupadi Murmu
advancements.
C. Rajnath Singh D. Narendra Modi
48. Where was the 125-feet statue of Lachit Borphukan
unveiled by the Prime Minister? • Answer- D. Narendra Modi
A. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh B. Jorhat, Assam • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the
C. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh D. Mumbai, Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway.
Maharashtra • The Dwarka Expressway has a total length of 29 km,
out of which 18.9 km falls in Haryana while the
• Answer- B. Jorhat, Assam
remaining 10.1 km falls in Delhi.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a • Its construction will relieve traffic between Delhi
remarkable 125-foot bronze statue of revered Ahom and Gurugram on National Highway-48.
commander Lachit Barphukan in Jorhat town
located in the state of Assam. • Dwarka Expressway is India's first elevated 8-lane
access control urban expressway.
• Known as the 'Statue of Shaurya', it is a fitting
51. In which state of India was the world's longest twin-
tribute to the legendary military leader who bravely
lane tunnel inaugurated?
thwarted a significant attempt by the Mughal forces
to gain control of Assam, a legacy that has survived A. Himachal Pradesh B. Assam
for over 400 years. C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Tripura
• Former President Ramnath Kovind laid the
• Answer- C. Arunachal Pradesh
foundation stone of this memorial in February 2022,
but the statue is 84 feet high and rests on a 41 feet • Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated
post. the Sela Tunnel during his one-day visit to
• Ahom general Lachit Barphukan was one of the five Arunachal Pradesh. Which is the longest twin-lane
Barphukan who performed administrative, judicial tunnel in the world.
and military duties in the Ahom kingdom of Assam • The tunnel connects Tezpur to Tawang near the Line
and was born in 1622. of Actual Control (LAC) with China. The Sela tunnel
• He is remembered as a military commander for has been constructed at an altitude of 13,000 feet.
leading the Ahom army against the Mughal invasion • It has been constructed by the Border Roads
in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671. Organisation (BRO).
49. What is the theme of the 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch
the Rain-2024' campaign?
52. Union Minister Narayan Rane recently laid the • C-DAC(T) and Tata Power signed an MoU for
foundation stone of MSME-Technology Centre in development and deployment of microgrid
which state? technologies.
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Bihar 55. Who has launched 'e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi' to ease
storage facility of farmers?
C. Maharashtra D. Uttar Pradesh
A. Anupriya Patel B. Arjun Munda
• Answer- C. Maharashtra
C. Piyush Goyal D. Tejasswi S Naik
• Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises, Narayan Rane laid the foundation stone • Answer- C. Piyush Goyal
of MSME-Technology Centre in Sindhudurg, • Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched 'e-Kisan
Maharashtra. Upaj Nidhi' to ease the storage facility of farmers.
• On this occasion, he also inaugurated the • With the help of technology, 'e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi'
Sindhudurg Industrial Festival and Self will ease the storage system of farmers. This will
Employment Conclave. also help farmers to get fair price for their produce.
• The estimated project cost of MSME-Technology • Security deposit charges on WDRA registered
Centre, Sindhudurg is Rs. 182 crore. godowns will soon be reduced from 3% to 1%.
53. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the • The e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi with no collateral,
Kochrab Ashram in which state? additional security deposit policy will prevent
A. Gujarat B. Madhya Pradesh farmers from selling their produce at cheaper rates.
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Himachal Pradesh • With 'e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi' and e-NAM, farmers will
use the technology of an interconnected market,
• Answer- A. Gujarat which will benefit them in selling their produce to
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the the government at MSP.
Kochrab Ashram in Sabarmati, Gujarat. He also 56. Poshan Pakhwada 2024 is being organized by which
launched the master plan of Gandhi Ashram of the following from 9th March to 23rd March?
memorial. A. NITI Aayog
• March 12 is also important because on this day Bapu
B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
started the Dandi March.
C. National Institute of Nutrition
• Kochrab Ashram was the first ashram established by
Mahatma Gandhi after he arrived in India from D. Ministry of Women and Child Development
South Africa in 1915.
• Answer- D. Ministry of Women and Child
54. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar inaugurated Development
India's first FutureLabs centre in _______________.
• Poshan Pakhwada 2024 is being organized by the
A. C-DAC Mumbai B. C-DAC
Ministry of Women and Child Development from
Thiruvananthapuram 9th March to 23rd March.
C. C-DAC Lucknow D. C-DAC Noida • Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi, dietary practices centred on
• Answer- B. C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram raising awareness about nutrition and the health of
pregnant women will be the themes for these events.
• Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar inaugurated
India's first FutureLabs centre at C-DAC • States and affiliated Ministries and Departments
Thiruvananthapuram. have the option to plan extra sensitization
campaigns centred on other crucial issues in
• The 'Centre for Semiconductor Chips and Systems addition to these themes.
for Strategic Electronics' has been inaugurated at C-
DAC Thiruvananthapuram. • These include implementing Sustainable Food
Systems by encouraging millet and poshan vatikas
• It will play a key role in catalyzing an ecosystem for at Anganwadi Centers and enhancing nutrition
next-generation chip design, manufacturing and through Mission LiFE.
research.
• To promote healthy eating habits and mass
• C-DAC (T) and Ministry of Railways collaborated sensitisation, Jan Andolans are being organised each
for development of electric locomotive technologies. year in the form of Poshan Pakhwada and Poshan
Maah since POSHAN Abhiyaan was launched in
2018.
57. Who launched the National Cooperative Database to • Answer- C. Eknath Shinde
help in the expansion and growth of cooperatives in
the country? • Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has
launched India's first LNG-powered bus.
A. Dharmendra Pradhan B. Narendra Modi
• Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inaugurated India's
C. Piyush Goyal D. Amit Shah first liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered bus. It will
• Answer- D. Amit Shah be operated by the Maharashtra State Road
Transport Corporation.
• The National Cooperative Database has been
launched by Union Cooperation Minister Amit • The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation
Shah. announced that 5,000 of its diesel vehicles will be
converted to LNG alternative fuel vehicles in phases.
• This will help in the expansion and development of
cooperatives in the country. • Switching buses from diesel to LNG will reduce
pollution by 10% and also reduce fuel costs.
• There are more than 8 lakh registered societies in
India. More than 300 million people are associated • MSRTC has signed an MoU with M/s Kings Gas for
with them. conversion of buses to LNG.
60. Which state has decided to buy land in the Union
• The National Cooperative Database is a web-based Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in March 2024?
digital dashboard. It contains information on 8 lakh
cooperative societies. A. Punjab B. Gujarat
• This cooperative database will play an important C. Maharashtra D. Uttar Pradesh

role in the expansion of cooperatives, digital
• Answer- C. Maharashtra
development and distribution through databases.
• The Maharashtra government has decided to buy 2.5
• Amit Shah also released the 'National Cooperative
acres of land in the Union Territory of Jammu and
Database 2023: A Report’.
Kashmir.
58. Who among the following launched Skillrate
Connect in collaboration with Sankalp and MSDE? • Maharashtra is the first state to buy land in Jammu
and Kashmir.
A. Madhya Pradesh State Skill Development Society
• The Shinde government in Maharashtra will build a
B. Meghalaya State Skill Development Society guest house — the Rajya Bhavan — on this land for
C. Kerala State Skill Development Society its tourists visiting Jammu and Kashmir.
D. Odisha State Skill Development Society • The Maharashtra cabinet has approved the purchase
of land on 13 March 2024. The state government will
• Answer- B. Meghalaya State Skill Development construct Maharashtra Bhavan at Budgam in central
Society Kashmir in Srinagar.
• The Meghalaya State Skill Development Society • For this, a portion of 2.5 acres of land in Ichagam
launched Skillrate Connect in collaboration with near Srinagar Airport has been reserved.
Sankalp and MSDE.
• Apart from this, the state government will build a
• The Meghalaya State Skill Development Society second building in Ayodhya for tourists and
launched Skillrate Connect in collaboration with the devotees.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
• The Government of Maharashtra has allocated Rs 77
(MSDE) and Skill Acquisition and Knowledge
crore for these two state buildings.
Awareness (SKALP) for livelihood promotion.
61. Where has India's first oil palm processing unit
• Several skilling initiatives have been launched in started operating?
Meghalaya in the last five years.
A. West Bengal B. Jharkhand
• About 70,000 youth are joining the workforce every
year in Meghalaya. C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Bihar
• Youth can choose the youth skills program through • Answer- C. Arunachal Pradesh
various providers available on the portal.
• 3F Oil Palm, one of India's largest oil palm
59. Who has launched India's first LNG-powered bus? development companies, has started commercial
A. Nitish Kumar B. Amit Shah operations at the country's first integrated oil palm
processing unit in Arunachal Pradesh.
C. Eknath Shinde D. Nitin Gadkari
• The plant has been set up at Roing in Dibang Valley • The 'Know Your Candidate' (KYC) app was
of Arunachal Pradesh. launched by the Election Commission for voters
before the Lok Sabha elections.
• It is a state-of-the-art oil palm plant. It has both palm
oil processing and refining facilities. • This app allows voters to check if the candidate
standing in the election in their constituency has a
• It is a zero-waste plant. For this, a waste-based
criminal record or not.
power plant has also been built here.
• This app is available for download on both Android
• It is also the first oil palm plant in Arunachal
and iOS platforms.
Pradesh.
• Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar unveiled
• India currently imports 96% of its essential palm oil,
the KYC app at a press conference in New Delhi.
which is 67% of the country's edible oil import bill,
which is more than Rs. 10,000 crore. • The KYC app provides voters with the ability to
access information about candidates with criminal
• The 1 lakh crore NMEO-Oil Palm policy aims to
backgrounds.
reduce this dependence by promoting domestic
farming, especially in the Northeast. • Voters can now also check the assets and liabilities
62. The Jammu and Kashmir government has recently of candidates with criminal backgrounds.
included how many new castes in the Other • All relevant information in this regard will be made
Backward Classes (OBC)? available on this application.
A. 20 B. 10 64. 'Mission 414' campaign has been launched by the
C. 25 D. 15 Election Commission in which state?
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Bihar
• Answer- D. 15
C. Haryana D. Odisha
• The Jammu and Kashmir government has added 15
new castes in the list of Other Backward Classes • Answer- A. Himachal Pradesh
(OBCs).
• The 'Mission 414' campaign has been launched by
• It has approved 10% reservation for tribes, including the Election Commission to increase the voting
Pahari. percentage in Himachal Pradesh.
• Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj • The main objective of the campaign is to conduct
Sinha has approved the proposal of the Social maximum voting at 414 polling stations which had
Welfare Department to amend the Jammu and recorded less than 60% turnout in the last Lok Sabha
Kashmir Reservation Rules, 2005. elections.
• The total reservation for Scheduled Tribes (STs) has • Prospective voters will be given special invitation
increased to 20%. cards made by children.
• Four new tribes have been added to the Scheduled • The average turnout in Himachal Pradesh in the
Tribes Order implemented on Jammu and Kashmir 2019 Lok Sabha election was 72.42%.
by Parliament.
• In Himachal Pradesh, 1,38,918 first-time voters will
• These new tribes are the Pahari ethnic groups, the cast their votes for four Lok Sabha seats Hamirpur,
Paddari tribe, the Koli and the Gadda Brahmins. Kangra, Mandi and Shimla (SC).
• The council increased the reservation in favour of • The expenditure limit for candidates in the Lok
OBCs to 8%. Earlier, there was 4% reservation for Sabha elections will be Rs 95 lakhs.
OBCs in Jammu and Kashmir.
• The Tashigang polling station, located at an altitude
63. Which mobile application has been launched by the of 15,256 feet in Lahaul and Spiti, is the highest
Election Commission to enable voters to check the polling station in India.
criminal records of candidates in the 2024 Lok Sabha
65. Which has received the Miniratna Category-I Central
elections?
Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) status in March 2024?
A. MADAD B. Know Your Candidate
A. Grid – India
C. E-Pathshala D. Trinetra App 2.0
B. Bharat Dynamics Limited
• Answer- B. Know Your Candidate
C. Bharat Coking Coal Limited
D. BEML Limited
• Answer- A. Grid – India • The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court
has declared the UP Board of Madrasa Education
• Grid Controller of India Limited (Grid-India) has Act 2004 as unconstitutional.
attained the status of Miniratna Category-I Central
Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE). • The court ruled that the Act violates the principle of
secularism as well as several Articles including
• This recognition has been given by the Ministry of Articles 14, 21 and 21-A of the Constitution.
Power.
• Additionally, the court observed that the Act also
• Grid-India has the critical responsibility of violated Section 22 of the University Grants
overseeing the flawless and seamless operation of Commission Act of 1956.
the Indian power system, ensuring efficient transfer
of electrical energy within and across regions. • The decision will affect 16,513 madrassas in the
state, of which 560 receive grants from the
• Shri S.R. Narasimhan is the Chairman and government.
Managing Director of Grid-India.
• The court has concluded that education under the
• Grid Controller of India Limited (Grid-India): It is a Madrasa Act is not equivalent to education provided
division of the Ministry of Power, Government of to students of state primary and high schools and
India. other regular educational institutions recognized by
• Previously, it was known as Power System the Intermediate Board.
Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO), on • Therefore, the education imparted in madrasas is
November 09, 2022, it was changed to Grid neither of 'quality' nor of 'universal' nature.
Controller of India Limited (GRID-India).
68. Where was the first Foreign Office Consultations
• It was established in March 2009 and is between India and Mauritania held?
headquartered in New Delhi.
A. Nouakot B. Kiffa
66. Where is India's first Ayurvedic café, named SOMA-
The Ayurvedic Kitchen, opened? C. Chennai D. New Delhi
A. Indore B. Delhi • Answer- A. Nouakot
C. Lucknow D. Mumbai • The first Foreign Office Consultations between India
and Mauritania were held in Nouakot.
• Answer- B. Delhi
• India and Mauritania agreed to hold the next
• Maharishi Ayurveda Hospital in Shalimar Bagh, Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi on a
Delhi has India's first Ayurvedic café named SOMA- mutually convenient date.
The Ayurvedic Kitchen.
• From USD 108 million in 2021-2022, it increased to
• SOMA-The Ayurvedic Kitchen is gaining attention around USD 378 million in 2022-2023.
for its unique approach to food, offering Ayurvedic
recipes that align with the principles of Ayurveda, • In June 2021, the Indian Resident Mission opened at
an ancient Indian medical system. Nouakot.
• The inauguration of India's first Ayurvedic café is an • India has extended a total Line of Credit (LoC) of
important milestone in promoting healthy eating USD 21.8 million to Mauritania for projects related
habits and traditional wellness practices, catering to to drinking water and agro-industries, including
individuals seeking holistic wellness through food milk processing plants.
choices. 69. Where did ASI start excavation to discover oldest
temple in India?
• At SOMA-The Ayurvedic Kitchen, the food is
customized according to the visitor's health. The A. Madhya Pradesh B. Maharashtra
menu includes dishes such as dumplings and pav
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Gujarat
bhaji, all prepared without onions and garlic.
Outside visitors as well as hospital patients often • Answer- A. Madhya Pradesh
visit this café during their treatment.
• The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is
67. Which state High Court has held the Madrasa excavating two mounds at Nachne village in
Education Act 2004 unconstitutional? Madhya Pradesh's Panna district to uncover India's
A. Uttarakhand B. Maharashtra oldest temple.
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Madhya Pradesh • The excavation sites are just 30 metres from two
ancient temples – a Gupta-era Parvati temple and
• Answer- C. Uttar Pradesh
the Chaumukh Nath temple built by the Kalchuri • In addition to being shorter than the other two axes,
dynasty. it only crosses a pass. Shinkun is the name of La
• The Nachna Hindu temples, also known as the Pass.
Nachna Mandir or the Hindu Temple at Nachna- 72. Swami Smrananda, the 16th president of
Kuthara, are among the oldest surviving stone Ramakrishna Mission, passed away. When was
temples in central India, along with Bhumra and Ramakrishna Mission established?
Deogarh. A. 1882 B. 1897
• Although the exact date of the Nachna temples is C. 1905 D. 1950
uncertain, their style is comparable to structures that
may date back to the Gupta Empire era of the 5th or • Answer- B. 1897
6th century. • Shrimat Swami Smrananda passed away at the age
• The Chaturmukha Temple dates back to the 9th of 95.
century and reflects the North Indian style of Hindu • Swami Smrananda Maharaj took over as the 16th
temple architecture. president of the Ramakrishna Mission in July 2017
70. Which city will host the Cinewester International after the demise of Swami Atmasthananda Maharaj,
Film Festival? the former president of the Ramakrishna Math and
A. Mumbai B. Chandigarh Mission.
C. Jaipur D. New Delhi • He was suffering from old-age related ailments for
the last six months.
• Answer- B. Chandigarh
• In 1897, Vivekananda established the Ramakrishna
• The five-day Cinewester International Film Festival Mission near Calcutta (now Kolkata).
(CIFF) will be held in Chandigarh from March 27 to
• The Ramakrishna Mission is based on the principles
31.
taught by Swami Vivekananda, who was influenced
• The festival will open with the French culinary by the life and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna.
drama 'The Taste of Things' starring Juliette Binoche, 73. Where is the world's first Om shaped temple located?
which won director Tran Anh Hung the best
director award at Cannes. A. Pali, Rajasthan B. Tiruchirappalli, Tamil
Nadu
• The festival will screen acclaimed films such as the
Holocaust drama, 'The Zone of Interest', which C. Bhuvaneshwar, Odisha D. Ayodhya, Uttar
recently won the Oscar for International Feature Pradesh
Film, Palme d'Or winner and Hirokazu Corre-eda's
• Answer- A. Pali, Rajasthan
'Monster', last year's Best Actor Oscar winner 'The
Zone of Interest'. • The world's first Om-shaped temple was
71. On 25th March 2024, Border Roads Organisation inaugurated at Jadan village in Pali district of
(BRO) connected the Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road to Rajasthan.
which of the following? • This temple became the first temple in the world
A. Jammu B. Leh designed in this iconic form.
C. Kashmir D. Ladakh • This architectural masterpiece will not only attract

tourists but also boast an impressive visual presence
• Answer- D. Ladakh that will also be visible from space.
• On 25 March 2024, the Border Roads Organisation • Known as the 'Om Akar' temple, this monumental
(BRO) connected the Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in structure is spread over a vast expanse of 250 acres
Ladakh. in Jadan, more than 400 people are working
• It is a 298 kilometre road. This road will connect tirelessly to make it a reality.
Manali to Leh via Darcha and Nimmu on the Kargil- • The temple has an Om symbol-like shape and
Leh highway. follows the Nagara style commonly seen in North
• Apart from Manali-Leh and Srinagar-Leh, this road India.
currently serves as the third axis connecting Ladakh • The temple stands at a height of 135 feet and rests on
to the hinterland. The work of blacktopping the road 2,000 pillars.
will start soon.
• The Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road is strategically
important.
1EQ Monthly Current Affairs – MAR 2024 - Sports
3. Sports • Alex de Minaur secured the Mexican Open title in
2024, winning back-to-back.
74. What is the name of the Indian shuttler who has
announced her retirement from international • Alex de Minaur defeated Casper Ruud to win
badminton in March 2024? consecutive Mexican Open titles, his eighth ATP
title.
A. Jwala Gutta B. B. Sai Praneeth
• He is the first player to be re-championed in
C. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy D. Chirag Shetty
Acapulco since David Ferrer in 2010-2012, extending
• Answer- B. B. Sai Praneeth his winning streak to 10 consecutive matches there.
• B Sai Praneeth has announced his retirement from • Almost cancelled due to the impact of a Category 5
international badminton. hurricane, the event aims to uplift Acapulco while
highlighting resilience and community spirit.
• B Sai Praneeth is an Indian shuttler.
77. Who was awarded the Most Valuable Player Award
• In her 24-year-long career, she won a bronze medal in Pro Kabaddi League Season 10?
at the World Championships.
A. Aslam Mustafa Inamdar B. Ashu Malik
• He also represented India at the Tokyo 2020
C. Mohammadreza Shadlui D. Yogesh Dahiya
Olympics.
• She won the 2017 Singapore Open title and won a • Answer- A. Aslam Mustafa Inamdar
bronze medal at the World Championships. • Aslam Inamdar received the Most Valuable Player
• He reached number 10 in the world rankings and (MVP) award in season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi
also qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, but lost all League (PKL).
the matches and was eliminated from the group • Inamdar is a Puneri Paltan player. He bagged 142
stage itself. raid points and 26 tackle points. Inamdar played a
• Post retirement, he will be the head coach of the key role in his team winning the first trophy of the
Triangle Badminton Academy in the US. In the league.
middle of April, he will take over the responsibility • The 10th edition of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL)
of the club's head coach. concluded with Puneri Paltan becoming champions
75. Where is the Asian River Rafting Championship for the first time after a close encounter against
being held? Haryana Steelers.
A. Dehradun B. Rishikesh • The final score was 28-25 in favor of Puneri Paltan,
C. Srinagar D. Shimla the match will take place on March 1.
• Pankaj Mohite scored nine raid points shining for
• Answer- D. Shimla
Paltan, including a crucial Super Raid that proved to
• Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh be a game-changer.
Sukhu inaugurated the Asian River Rafting 78. Who was elected to the United States Golf
Championship to be held from March 4 to March 9, Association (USGA) in March 2024?
2024 on the Sutlej River near Basantpur (Sunni) in
A. Tiger Woods B. Brooks Koepka
Shimla.
C. Cameron Smith D. Phil Mickelson
• Twenty teams including Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka,
Iran, Iraq, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Indonesia are • Answer- A. Tiger Woods
participating in the event.
• Tiger Woods has won the Bob Jones Award. He has
• Recently, rafting marathon was successfully 15 major wins out of the 82 wins of his career on the
organized at Nadaun in district Hamirpur and PGA Tour.
paragliding competition at Junga in district Shimla
last year. • The Bob Jones Award is the United States Golf
Association's (USGA) highest honor.
76. Who won the Mexican Open title in 2024, scoring
back-to-back victories? • Tiger Woods will be honored during the US Open at
Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina on June 12, 2024.
A. Stan Wawrinka B. Alex de Minaur
• Tiger Woods is a 15-time Major champion and a
C. Juan Martin del D. Andre Rublev
nine-time USGA Champion.
• Answer- B. Alex de Minaur • In 2022, he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of
Fame.
• In 2019, he received the Presidential Medal of 81. The government has recently made athletes from
Freedom from Donald Trump. He is a nine-time ______ eligible for government jobs.
USGA champion. A. Khelo India Para Games
• Previous winners include Arnold Palmer and Jack B. Khelo India Youth Games
Nicklaus, Barbara Nicklaus, Mickey Wright and Ben
Hogan. Thereby making Nicklaus the only husband C. Khelo India University Games
and wife to receive this honor. D. All of the above
79. Which team has won the Pro Kabaddi League Season
10 title? • Answer- D. All of the above
A. Jaipur Pink Panthers B. Haryana Steelers • Athletes of Khelo India have now been made eligible
for government jobs.
C. Dabang Delhi D. Puneri Paltan
• According to the Department of Personnel and
• Answer- D. Puneri Paltan Training and the Sports Ministry, there have been
• On March 1, Puneri Paltan won the final of Pro progressive amendments in the eligibility criteria for
Kabaddi League Season 10 by defeating Haryana athletes applying for government jobs.
Steelers at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. This win • According to Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh
is the first title of Pune's team. Thakur, the move makes the medallists of Khelo
• The Most Valuable Player of the Season (MVP) India Games youth, university, para and winter
award was given to Paltan captain Aslam Inamdar games eligible for government jobs.
for his 142 raid points and 23 tackle points. • Further, the Games and events have been clearly
• The best defender award was given to Platoon vice- defined to ensure inclusivity across various sports.
captain Mohammadreza Chianeh. • Those who have achieved in the School Games
• The best raider trophy was given to Daband Delhi's Federation of India will also continue to be eligible
Ashu Malik for his 276 raid points. for these posts.
80. Sansad Khel Mahakumbh 3.0 is being organized in 82. Who has Lucknow Super Giants named as their vice-
which city? captain ahead of IPL 2024?
A. Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh A. Krunal Pandya B. Ravi Vishnoi
B. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh C. Avesh Khan D. Nicholas Pooran
C. Dehradun, Uttarakhand • Answer- D. Nicholas Pooran
D. Patna, Bihar • Lucknow Super Giants have named Nicholas Pooran

as their vice-captain ahead of IPL 2024.
• Answer- A. Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
• Earlier, Krunal Pandya was the vice-captain of the
• Union Minister Anurag inaugurated the Sansad team.
Khel Mahakumbh 3.0 on 5 March 2024 in Hamirpur
• Team captain KL Rahul handed over the vice-
(Himachal Pradesh) which is a platform for young
captain's jersey numbered 29 to Pooran in an event.
sports talents.
• On this occasion, Indian cricket team captain Rohit • Trinidadian cricketer Pooran is a key player in the
Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid joined as chief T20 format globally.
guests. 83. The 4th Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2023
concluded in Guwahati. Who got the top position?
• More than 1400 teams participated in the 1.0 edition
of Sansad Khel Mahakumbh held in 2018 in which A. Panjab University B. Guru Nanak Dev
more than 42,700 youth performed in 5 sports University
disciplines (Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Kabaddi C. Chandigarh University D. Lovely Professional
and Cricket). University
• More than 2300 teams participated in the Sansad
• Answer- C. Chandigarh University
Khel Mahakumbh 2.0 edition held in 2023, in which
more than 45,700 youth showed their stamina. More • On 29th February 2024, the 4th Khelo India
than 1000 girls participated. University Games (KIUG) 2023 concluded in
• The target is to see participation of 75,000 players in Guwahati.
the 3.0 edition of Sansad Khel Mahakumbh. • Chandigarh University won the Khelo India
University Games crown for the first time with a
total of 71 medals, including 32 gold, 18 silver and • Australia all-rounder Annabel Sutherland became
21 bronze. the fifth Australian player to win the ICC Women's
• On the final day of competition, boxers from Player of the Month award, joining the esteemed
ranks of previous winners Alyssa Healy, Rachael
Chandigarh University won five gold, one silver and
Haynes, Tahlia McGrath and Ashleigh Gardner.
four bronze medals.
• Lovely Professional University came second with 20 • Yashasvi Jaiswal was at the top of his performance
with a double century (209) in the first innings of the
gold, 14 silver and eight bronze.
second Test against England in Visakhapatnam last
• Guru Nanak Dev University stood third with 12 month and then scored his second double century of
gold, 20 silver and 19 bronze. the series in the second innings (214) of the third
• Defending champions Panjab University came Test.
fourth with 12 gold, 12 silver and 16 bronze. 86. Which team has won the Ranji Trophy title on 14th
March 2024?
• The second edition champion Jain University
finished fifth with a total of 12 gold, 7 silver and 6 A. Vidarbha B. Baroda
bronze medals. C. Mumbai D. Delhi
• Launched in 2016, the Khelo India University Games
• Answer- C. Mumbai
are a part of the Khelo India initiative of the
Government of India. • The Mumbai cricket team, led by Ajinkya Rahane,
84. Who among the following won the doubles title at defeated Vidarbha in the final of the Ranji Trophy to
the French Open badminton tournament? win their 42nd title.
A. Lakshya Sen and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy • On the fifth day of the five-day final match, 14
March 2024, the Mumbai team defeated Vidarbha by
B. Sameer Verma and Parupalli Kashyap
169 runs.
C. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty • The final match was played at Mumbai's Wankhede
D. Pranay H.S. and Chirag Shetty Stadium.
• Answer- C. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag • The Mumbai team last won the Ranji Trophy in
Shetty 2015-2016.
• Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty win • Mumbai (then Bombay) also won the first Ranji
doubles title in French Open Badminton Trophy held in 1934-35.
tournament. • The Mumbai team won the trophy and a prize of Rs
• Indian pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag 5 crore, while the Vidarbha team received prize
Shetty won their second French Open men's doubles money of Rs 3 crore.
badminton title. • The Ranji Trophy is India's premier domestic first-
• Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated class cricket championship, named after K. S.
Li Zhe-hui and Yang Po-hsuan 21-11 and 21-17 in Ranjitsinhji. The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket
the men's doubles final. in India) introduced the Ranji Trophy in his honour
in 1934-35.
• Satwik and Chirag had earlier won the title in 2022.
87. Who became the second player after Sunil Gavaskar
85. Who won the ICC Men's Player of the Month award to score more than 700 runs in a Test series?
for the month of February?
A. Sarfaraz Khan B. Yashasvi Jaiswal
A. Yashasvi Jaiswal B. Joe Root
C. Jasprit Bumrah D. Shubman Gill
C. Rohit Sharma D. David Warner
• Answer- B. Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Answer- A. Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Yashasvi Jaiswal has become the second Indian after
• Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has won the ICC Sunil Gavaskar to score 700 runs in a series in 45
Men's Player of the Month award after scoring years.
brilliant runs against England.
• He has so far scored 712 runs in 9 innings of this
• Australia's Annabel Sutherland won the ICC series. During this time, Yashasvi has scored two
Women's Player of the Month award for the month centuries and three half-centuries with the bat.
of February.
• But Gavaskar has done this twice in his career. He
scored 732 runs in 6 matches on the 1978-79 tour of
the West Indies at an average of 91.50. During this • On March 17, Royal Challengers Bangalore won the
time the great batsman had scored four centuries. Women's Premier League 2024 by defeating Delhi
88. Who has become the youngest player to play Capitals by 8 wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in
Women's Premier League? New Delhi.
A. Shabnam Shakeel B. Neelam Bisht • Delhi Capitals set a target of 114 runs and RCB
achieved it by scoring 115 runs for 2 wickets in 19.3
C. Amanjot Kaur D. Devika Vaidya
overs.
• Answer- A. Shabnam Shakeel • Sophie Molineux was declared Player of the Match
• Just 16-year-old Shabnam Shakeel became the in the final.
youngest player to play in the Women's Premier • In 2023, Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals to
League, making a significant contribution to Gujarat win the Women's Premier League trophy.
Giants' victory.
• Women's Premier League (WPL): It is a women's
• Scored a huge score of 199/5 against Royal Twenty20 cricket match and is owned and operated
Challengers Bangalore. The Giants won by 19 runs, by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
setting the highest target of WPL 2024 at 200 runs
• It was the second season played with five teams.
and Shabnam bowled 3 overs, conceding 27 runs.
91. Who won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024 title
• She bowled three overs for 27 against experienced recently?
players like Sophie Devine and Ellyse Perry.
A. Sebastian Vettel B. Max Verstappen
• Shabnam, who hails from Visakhapatnam in Andhra
Pradesh, was part of the team that won the Under-19 C. Charles Leclerc D. Sergio Perez
T20 World Cup in South Africa in 2023. • Answer- B. Max Verstappen
89. Where has India's first indoor athletics stadium been
set up? • Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Saudi Arabian
Grand Prix, starting from pole position. This is Red
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Gujarat Bull's second consecutive one-two finish in the 2024
C. West Bengal D. Odisha Formula One season.
• Answer- D. Odisha • Max Verstappen has won the Saudi Arabian GP, his
second consecutive win this season and 56th of his
• Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated career.
India's first indoor athletics and aquatic centre at
Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. • Mexican Sergio Perez was the runner-up.
• The Chief Minister also laid the foundation stone of • Charles Leclerc finished third.
a new indoor diving centre in the stadium premises. • Verstappen extended his winning streak to nine
consecutive races, including last year's success.
• According to the Chief Minister, the new indoor
facilities will help athletes train throughout the year Verstappen also achieved the 100th podium of his
without fear of weather-related disruption. career.
92. Iga Swiatek, who has recently won the Indian Wells
• Built at an estimated cost of Rs 120 crore, the WTA 1000 title, belongs to which country?
stadium can accommodate 120 athletes for full-time
training. It also has a classroom for studies, medical A. Spain B. Australia
facilities and a dedicated kitchen for athletes. C. France D. Poland
• The Odisha Reliance Foundation Athletics High- • Answer- D. Poland
Performance Centre was established in 2019 by
Reliance Foundation in collaboration with the • World number two men's tennis player Carlos
Government of Odisha. Alcaraz and world number one female tennis player
90. Which team won the Women's Premier League (WPL) Iga Swiatek won the men's and women's titles of the
2024 title? Indian Wells 1000 respectively.
A. Delhi Capitals B. Mumbai Indians • World number one female tennis player Iga Swiatek
of Poland defeated Maria Sakkari of Greece to win
C. Royal Challengers Bangalore her second Indian Wells WTA title. The final, held
D. Gujarat Giants on 17 March 2024, was played at Indian Wells in the
state of California, United States.
• Answer- C. Royal Challengers Bangalore
• It was the 19th title of Swiatek's career and the • Narain Karthikeyan is India's only Formula One
second title of the year. He also won the first title of driver. Karthikeyan has won by participating in
the year at the Qatar Open in February 2024. Formula Maruti at the age of just 16.
• World number two Carlos Alcaraz of Spain defeated 95. Who has been chosen as India's flag bearer in Paris
Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev in the final Olympics 2024?
of the Indian Wells ATP Master 1000 title. A. Manika Batra B. Saurabh Chaudhary
• The final match was played on 17 March 2024 at C. Sharath Kamal D. Neeraj Chopra
Indian Wells in California, United States. This was
Carlos Alcaraz's second consecutive Indian Wells • Answer- C. Sharath Kamal
tennis title and his first title after winning the men's • Khel Ratna awardee and two-time Commonwealth
singles title at Wimbledon 2023. Games champion table tennis player Sharath Kamal
93. Who has broken the 16-year-old national record in will be India's flagbearer at the upcoming Paris
men's 10,000m race? Olympics 2024. The Indian Olympic Association
A. Gulveer Singh B. Jeswin Aldrin (IOA) has recently announced this.
C. Tejaswin Shankar D. Sahana Kumari • Sharath Kamal will be India's 19th flagbearer in the
Olympics.
• Answer- A. Gulveer Singh
• Athlete Purma Banerjee was India's first Olympic
• Gulveer Singh of Uttar Pradesh broke a 16-year-old flag-bearer at Antwerp 1920, while boxing legend
national record in the men's 10,000m race at The Ten Mary Kom and former Indian men's hockey team
2024 Athletics Meet held in San Juan Capistrano, captain Manpreet Singh jointly led India as flag-
California, USA on 17 March 2024. bearers at Tokyo 2020.
• He took 27 minutes 41.81 seconds, breaking the • Mary Kom, a London 2012 bronze medallist who
record of 28 minutes 02.89 seconds set by Surender competed in her last Summer Games in Tokyo, will
Singh in 2008. be the chef de mission for the Indian contingent in
Paris.
• With a timing of 27 minutes 41.81 seconds, Gulvir
Singh finished second to American Drew Hunter, 96. Who is the first Indian table tennis player to win the
who won the race with 27 minutes 38.87 seconds. singles title in the World Table Tennis (WTT) feeder
series event?
• However, the longest national record ever held is 2
hours 12 minutes in a men's marathon race by A. Sanil Shankar Shetty B. Sharath Kamal
Shivani Singh in 1978. C. G. Sathiyan D. Manav Thakkar
94. Where was Formula 4 racing held in India in
• Answer- C. G. Sathiyan
March 2024?
A. New Delhi B. Gorakhpur • Indian table tennis player G. Sathiyan won the men's
singles title by defeating Indian player Manav Vikas
C. Jaipur D. Srinagar Thakkar in the World Table Tennis (WTT) Feeder
• Answer- D. Srinagar Beirut 2024 Table Tennis Tournament held at Al
Qawthar Secondary School in Lebanon on 21 March
• On 17 March 2024, the Formula-4 car racing event 2024.
was held in Srinagar for the first time. The car racing
• Diya Chitale and Manush Shah clinched their
event was held on the banks of Dal Lake on
second title for India by winning the mixed doubles
Boulevard Road on the Zabarwan Mountain Range.
title.
• The race was held on a 1.7 km track from Lalit Ghat
• World No. 103 ranked G. Sathiyan became the first
to Nehru Park.
Indian to win a singles title in a WTT feeder series
• The Formula 4 car racing event in Srinagar was event. He defeated Manav Thakkar, ranked 74th at
organized by the Federation of Motor Clubs of India. the global level, in the final.
• Formula-3 and Formula-4 are races in less speed • The WTT Series is the highest-ranked tournament
than Formula-1. In this, the maximum speed of the where top male and female players compete.
car can be up to 210 kilometers per hour. 97. Who became the first Indian to score 12000 runs in
• The minimum age to join a Formula-4 car racing T20 match format?
event is 15 years old. A. Rohit Sharma B. Virat Kohli
C. Shubman Gill D. KL Rahul
• Answer- B. Virat Kohli Subbaiah and Jayashree Raghu of Karnataka in
straight sets.
• Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has achieved
100. Who won the 14th Hockey India Senior Women
another milestone in his career by becoming the first
National Championship 2024?
Indian cricketer to score 12,000 runs in the T20
format. A. Jharkhand B. Haryana
• Kohli achieved the feat during the opening match of C. Gujarat D. Maharashtra
the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) between
• Answer- B. Haryana
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers
Bangalore (RCB) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. • Hockey Haryana won the 14th Hockey India Senior
• The 12,000 runs include runs he scored for RCB in Women National Championship by defeating hosts
the IPL and the now-defunct Champions League, for Hockey Maharashtra in the final.
Delhi in domestic Twenty-over cricket and for India • The 14th Hockey India Senior Women National
in T20 Internationals. Championship was held from 13 to 23 March 2024 at
• Rohit Sharma is the second-highest run-scorer in T20 the Pimpri Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium in
cricket with a total of 11,156 runs. Pune, Maharashtra.
• Leading the list is former West Indies opener Chris • By the end of the scheduled time in the final, both
Gayle, who has scored 14,562 runs in T20 cricket. He teams were tied at 1-1. Hockey Haryana defeated
is followed by former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik Maharashtra 3-0 in the penalty shootout to win the
with 13,360 runs and West Indies player Kieron 14th Hockey India Senior Women's National
Pollard is in third place with 12,900 runs. Championship for the third time.
98. Won the 2024 Australian Grand Prix Formula 1 race • Hockey Haryana had earlier won the Senior
Carlos Sainz. Carlos Sainz is from which country? Women's National Championship in 2013 and 2020.
A. UK B. Netherlands • Hockey India is the sole body which controls and
conducts all activities for both men and women
C. Italy D. Spain
hockey in India. It was formed in 2009 to replace the
• Answer- D. Spain Indian Hockey Federation.
101. On World Kabaddi Day on March 24, India created
• Spain's Carlos Sainz won the Australian Grand Prix
history by creating a Guinness World Record with
after Max Verstappen was ejected early due to an
the participation of _______ players.
engine fire, ending Red Bull's winning streak in
Formula 1. A. 100 B. 120
• Sainz's win marked Ferrari's first 1-2 finish since the C. 130 D. 128
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix, with teammate Charles
• Answer- D. 128
Leclerc finishing second.
• Lando Norris finished third for McLaren, while Red • On World Kabaddi Day (March 24), India created
Bull's Sergio Perez finished fifth. history by creating a Guinness World Record with
the participation of 128 players.
99. Who won two gold medals at the Indian Masters
National Badminton Championships 2024? • Recently, the Holistic International Overseas Sports
Association (HIPSA) and the Haryana government
A. Malvika Bansod B. Nahid Divacha
signed an MoU to promote Kabaddi globally.
C. Aparna Balan D. Ashmita Chaliha
• This MoU was one of the main reasons for choosing
• Answer- B. Nahid Divacha India and especially Haryana as the venue of this
event.
• Maharashtra's Naheed Divecha has won two gold
medals at the Indian Masters National Badminton • Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya attended the
Championships 2024 in Panchkula. event as the chief guest.
• Divecha of Bombay Gymkhana and associated with • The attempt to create the Guinness World Record
Shuttle Craze Academy won the women's 50 singles began at 11 am in the presence of the Guinness team
title yesterday by defeating Haryana's Sunita Singh judges and ended at 2 pm after three hours of
Panwar in straight sets. continuous play with the participation of 128
players.
• Later, the pair of Naheed Divecha and Kiran
102. Sunil Chhetri played his 150th international football
Makode clinched the Mixed Doubles Fifty title with
match against which country?
an impressive win over top seeds Prabagaran
1EQ Monthly Current Affairs – MAR 2024 - Science & Technology
A. England B. Afghanistan impressive weight of 120kg on the third day of the
competition.
C. Australia D. Sri Lanka
• Vinay, who hails from Gorakhpur in UP, has
• Answer- B. Afghanistan become the first para powerlifter from the state to
• Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri was felicitated by the achieve such a feat on the international stage.
All India Football Federation (AIFF) for his • In the same event, Egypt's Ahmed Abdelkader won
remarkable achievement of playing his 150th the silver medal.
international match against Afghanistan.
105. Who is the first umpire from Bangladesh to be
• Among active players, he is the third-highest included in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires?
international goalscorer after Cristiano Ronaldo and
A. Nitin Menon B. Habibul Bashar
Lionel Messi.
C. Moin Khan D. Sharfuddaula Ibne
• He received the Arjuna Award in 2011, Padma Shri
Shahid
in 2019 and the Khel Ratna Award in 2021.
• He has been named the AIFF Men's Player of the • Answer- D. Sharfuddaula Ibne Shahid
Year seven times. • Bangladesh's Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid recently
• Sunil Chhetri became the 8th player in the world became the first umpire from Bangladesh to be
and the first footballer from India to play 150 or included in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires.
more international matches. • At the same time, Nitin Menon of India has joined
103. Which team scored the highest team score in IPL this panel for the fifth time.
history?
• Menon remains the only Indian in the 12-member
A. Chennai Super Kings B. Mumbai Indians club.
C. Delhi Capitals D. Sunrisers Hyderabad • Sharfuddoula has been on the international panel
since 2006 and his first international appointment as
• Answer- D. Sunrisers Hyderabad
an umpire was in January 2010 in an ODI between
• Sunrisers Hyderabad has broken the record of the Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at Mirpur.
biggest team total in IPL history. • He has been an on-field umpire in 10 men's Test
• Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 277/3 in 20 overs matches, 63 men's ODIs and 44 men's T20 matches,
against Mumbai Indians, which is the highest team in addition to having the same ability in 13 women's
total ever. ODIs and 28 women's T20 matches.
• Earlier, RCB scored 263/5 against Pune Warriors
4. Science & Technology
India in 2013.
• Hyderabad's innings was started by Travis Head, 106. Which Union Minister dedicated the first-ever Made-
in-India ASTDS tug to the nation?
which was carried forward by Abhishek Sharma and
Heinrich Klaasen. Klaasen played the biggest A. Dharmendra Pradhan B. Narendra Modi
innings of 80* runs in 34 balls with the help of 4
C. Sarbananda Sonowal D. Nitin Gadkari
fours and 7 sixes.
• Apart from this, Abhishek scored 63 runs in 23 balls • Answer- C. Sarbananda Sonowal
with the help of 3 fours and 7 sixes and Head scored • Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal dedicated the
62 runs in 24 balls with the help of 9 fours and 3 first-ever Made-in-India ASTDS tug to the nation.
sixes.
• Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated
104. Who won the gold medal in the 59 kg youth category the 60T bollard pull tug and Medical Mobile Unit
in the Para Powerlifting World Cup recently? (MMU) named 'Ocean Grace’.
A. Vinay B. Ajay Rathi
• Ocean Grace is the first India-built ASTDS tug
C. Rishabh Singh D. Atul Kumar developed by Cochin Shipyard Limited under
MOPSW.
• Answer- A. Vinay
• The first ASTDS tug is equipped with Niigata main
• Vinay has won a gold medal in the Para Powerlifting engine and power Z-Payler ZP propulsion engine.
World Cup held in Egypt.
• The Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP) aims to
• The 18-year-old displayed his skills by winning the convert at least 50% of all tugs to green tugs by 2030.
gold medal in the 59kg youth category by lifting an
107. ISRO plans to launch Chandrayaan-4 mission in 2 • This will help in early sharing of intelligence among
phases. How many spacecraft modules will be various stakeholders.
included in this mission?
• Suspected Fraud Communication Report System is
A. Three B. Two provided on the eye. In this, information about
C. Four D. Five phone or WhatsApp calls and messages of
fraudsters can be given.
• Answer- D. Five 109. Currently, India is the _____ largest mobile phone
• In the National Space Science Symposium (NSSS producer in the world.
2024), ISRO chief S Somanath informed that ISRO is A. 4th B. 2nd
preparing to launch the next lunar mission
Chandrayaan-4. C. 5th D. 3rd
• The five components of the Chandrayaan-4 lunar • Answer- B. 2nd

mission will be launched in two phases. In the first • India is now the second largest mobile phone
phase, Chandrayaan-3 will launch propulsion, producer in the world. According to the India
disperser and ascender modules similar to the Cellular and Electronics Association, the sector has
mission. transformed from 78% import-dependent to 97%
• In the second phase, the transfer and re-entry self-sufficiency in 2014.
module will be launched onboard the Polar Satellite • Currently, imports contribute only 3% of all mobile
Launch Vehicle (PSLV). This will be the first mission phones sold in India. India's mobile phone
consisting of two launch vehicles to accomplish a manufacturing is worth about Rs 20 lakh crore.
single mission.
• In ten years (2014-2024), India produced 2.45 billion
• The five spacecraft modules used in Chandrayaan-4 mobile phones against the target of 2.5 billion.
are as follows:
110. India's first automobile in-plant railway siding
• 1. Propulsion Module 2. Desander Module 3. project was inaugurated in which state?
Ascender Module, 4. Transfer Module 5. Re-entry
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Gujarat
Module
C. Haryana D. Tamil Nadu
• The main objectives of Chandrayaan-4 mission are:
• ISRO's goal is to make a safe and soft landing on the • Answer- B. Gujarat
lunar surface • Automobile company Maruti Suzuki has started
• Lunar Sample Containerization India's first in-plant railway siding project at
Hansalpur plant in Gujarat.
• Ascending from the surface of the moon
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated it via
• Docking and undocking in lunar orbit video conferencing on 12 March 2024.
• Transferring samples from one module to another • Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited is a subsidiary
• Return and re-entry to Earth. of Maruti Suzuki India Limited. Maruti has invested
108. Which portal has been launched by the government more than Rs 300 crore in total.
in March 2024 to curb sextortion, bank frauds, etc? • This railway siding project is a collaborative
A. Lakhpati Didi Portal B. Chakshu Portal initiative between Maruti and Gujarat Rail
Infrastructure Development (G-RIDE).
C. Phenom India D. Prerna Portal
• The project has been developed at a cost of Rs 976
• Answer- B. Chakshu Portal crore. It has been developed under the central
government's PM Gati Shakti Mission in partnership
• The government has launched the 'Chakshu Portal'
with the Government of Gujarat, Indian Railways
under the 'Sanchar Sathi' initiative in a significant
and MSIL.
measure on March 2024 to combat cyber fraud.
111. Who launched Prasar Bharati's new service PB-
• IT and Communications Minister Ashwini 'Shabd'?
Vaishnaw said things suspected of fraud in the eye
could be reported. In this, mobile numbers leaked by A. S. Jaishankar B. Amit Shah
business institutions can also be reported. C. Anurag Thakur D. Ajit Doval
• The new platforms, 'Chakshu' and 'Digital • Answer- C. Anurag Thakur
Intelligence Platform (DIP)', will be integrated with
the Sanchar Saathi portal.
• The Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting • It will have pavilions on AI, B2B, Agritech,
Anurag Singh Thakur launched Prasar Bharati's Deeptech, Climate Tech, Fintech, Gaming, eSports,
news sharing service PB-SHABD. Incubator and Accelerator.
• The platform is designed to provide daily news • The event aims to connect startups with venture
feeds to subscribers from the media landscape in capitalists, investors and potential corporate
video, audio, text, photos and other formats. partners.
• Minister Thakur highlighted the importance of PB- • The event will be attended by more than 2000
SHAB for the media landscape of the country, which startups, 30000 aspiring entrepreneurs and 50000
enables the dissemination of accurate and business visitors and more than 500 incubators and
meaningful content in all regional languages. delegates from ten countries.
• Emphasis was laid on Prasar Bharati's extensive 114. Which state police recently launched the digital
network for news collection and distribution in platform 'Trinetra' App 2.0?
every corner of India. A. Uttar Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh
• Prasar Bharati is the public service broadcaster of the C. Bihar D. Assam
country.
• Answer- A. Uttar Pradesh
112. India's first driverless metro rail has been tested in
which city? • The Uttar Pradesh Police has started taking the help
A. Mumbai B. Hyderabad of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to crack down on
criminals.
C. Ahmedabad D. Bengaluru
• UP Police has introduced Trinetra 2.0 AI tool with
• Answer- D. Bengaluru Crime GPT feature in collaboration with Staqu
Technology.
• India's first driverless metro rail has been tested in
Bengaluru. • The Uttar Pradesh Police will now use the state-of-
the-art digital platform Trinetra App 2.0, which has
• The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited
been designed to help in prevention and
(BMRCL) has received the first set of six train
investigation of crime.
coaches for its upcoming driverless metro line,
called the Yellow Line. • UP DGP Prashant Kumar along with ADG Law and
Order Amitabh Yash launched the app at DGP
• The metro train will have to undergo 37 tests. After
headquarters.
the successful trial of the driverless metro rail, work
will also be started to run it on the track soon. 115. Which company launched its latest AI gaming agent,
'SIMA'?
• For the first time, Bengaluru Metro will use Artificial
Intelligence (AI) technology to monitor tracks for A. IBM B. Microsoft
safety purposes. C. Yahoo D. Google
• The driverless metro coach is manufactured by • Answer- D. Google
Chinese firm CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Company
Limited in partnership with Indian company • Google DeepMind launched its latest AI gaming
Titagarh Rail Systems Limited as part of the Make in agent 'SIMA'.
India initiative. • Scalable Instructional Multiworld Agent (SIMA) is
113. Where has Startup Mahakumbh, one of the largest the latest AI gaming agent.
events showcasing India's startup ecosystem, begun
• It follows natural language instructions to function
on 18th March 2024?
in a video game environment.
A. Hyderabad B. New Delhi
• 'SIMA' is one step closer to the point where AI can
C. Noida D. Bangalore intelligently collaborate with humans.
• Answer- B. New Delhi • SIMA is different from AI models like OpenAI's
ChatGPT or Google Gemini.
• The Startup Mahakumbh began on 18th March 2024
in New Delhi. It will continue till 20th March 2024 at • SIMA is a common AI agent capable of performing a
Bharat Mandapam. variety of tasks.
• It is one of the largest events showcasing India's 116. ISRO has launched which app to assist Gaganyaan
startup ecosystem. crew?
A. ‘Akash' B. 'Sakhi’
C. 'Samarth' D. ‘Madad' • The European Space Agency's Gaia space telescope
has discovered two ancient streams of stars named
• Answer- B. 'Sakhi’
'Shiva' and 'Shakti'.
• The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) located in • These new discoveries will further advance human
Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram has launched a understanding of the origin of the galaxy.
multi-purpose app Space-borne Assistant and
Knowledge Hub for Crew Interaction (SAKHI) to • Formed about 12 billion years ago, these celestial
assist the Gaganyaan crew. structures are among the earliest to contribute to the
formation of our galaxy.
• This app will help in maintaining the health of
astronauts and communication with ISRO on Earth. • These ancient structures have been discovered
under the leadership of Kyathi Malhan of the Max
• SAKHI facilitates continuous communication Planck Institute for Astronomy (MPIA) in
between the crew, onboard computers and ground- Heidelberg, Germany.
based stations, ensuring seamless connectivity with
Earth. • The Gaia space telescope was launched in December
2013.
• The Gaganyaan mission aims to launch a three-
member crew to low earth orbit for a three-day • The Gaia spacecraft is a mission operated by the
mission, where Indian waters will land and return European Space Agency.
safely to Earth. • Gaia has been surveying the skies for over a decade
• ISRO can launch Gaganyaan manned mission in the and collecting a considerable amount of data.
year 2025. 119. Which of the following statements regarding
117. ISRO successfully tested the landing mission of Bhashanet portal is correct?
Reusable Launch Vehicle, what is the name given to
1. NIXI and MeitY unveiled the BhashaNet portal.
it?
A. 'Akash Yan' B. 'Pushpak' 2. The main objective of the portal is to promote
C. 'Vikram' D. ‘Sarthak' digital inclusion across the country.
• Answer- B. 'Pushpak' A. 1 only B. 2 only
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) C. 1 and 2 D. None of these

successfully tested the landing mission of its • Answer- C. 1 and 2
Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) named 'Pushpak'
from the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in • On March 21, National Internet Exchange of India
Challakere, Karnataka. (NIXI) and Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology (MeitY) launched the BhashaNet portal
• This was the third landing mission of RLV.
for Universal Acceptance (UA) Day.
• The launch vehicle was taken by an Indian Air Force
• The main objective of the portal is to promote digital
helicopter to an altitude of about 4.5 km.
inclusion across the country.
• The mission is part of developing the technologies
• The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and
needed for a reusable launch vehicle to enable low-
Numbers (ICANN) and the Internet Governance
cost access to space.
Division are supporting MeitY UA Day.
• The Reusable Launch Vehicle – Technology
• "BhashaNet: Emphasis on Universal Acceptance" is
Demonstrator (RLV-TD) is ISRO's most technically
the theme of the event.
challenging project.
• National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI): It is a
• The reusable launch vehicle will help reduce the cost
not-for-profit company under the aegis of MeitY.
of space missions.
120. In which country was the first transplant of
118. Which two star clusters have been discovered in genetically modified kidney from pig to living man
space by the Gaia space telescope of the European performed?
Space Agency recently?
A. Italy B. France
A. Shiva and Shakti B. Tiranga
C. Australia D. United States
C. Statio Tianchuan D. Jawahar Sthal
• Answer- D. United States
• Answer- A. Shiva and Shakti
• The first live human transplant of a genetically
modified pig kidney was performed at
Massachusetts General Hospital, a significant • Wheelchairs and volunteers will be provided at each
medical achievement. polling station.
• Before transplanting this kidney, American surgeons • Transport facilities for disabled persons and elderly
have also genetically edited it. The pig's kidney was persons will also be arranged by the Election
then successfully transplanted into a 62-year-old Commission.
patient. 123. What was the name given to the International
• A large team of surgeons in Boston, United States, Astronomical Union recognizing Chandrayaan-3
has announced a successful transplant of a pig landing site?
kidney in a patient. A. 'Sarthak Shakti' B. 'Shiv Shakti'
• It is being seen as a big revolution in the medical C. 'Chandra Shakti' D. 'Atal Shakti'
world.
• Answer- B. 'Shiv Shakti'
121. According to a new study released on March 20,
India's solar waste could reach ______ kilotonnes by • IAU Working Group for Planetary Systems
2030. Nomenclature approves 'Shiv Shakti' as the name of
A. 300 B. 400 Chandrayaan-3 landing site
C. 600 D. 500 • On August 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi

announced that the site where Chandrayaan-3
• Answer- C. 600 spacecraft made a soft landing will be called 'Shiv
• A study has shown that India's solar waste could Shakti' site.
reach 600 kilotonnes by 2030. • The name was approved by the IAU Working Group
for Planetary Systems Nomenclature on March 19,
• According to a new study released on March 20,
India's solar waste could reach 600 kilotonnes by nearly seven months after the PM's announcement.
2030, which is equivalent to filling 720 Olympic- • The IAU is an organization of astronomers. It was
sized swimming pools. established in the year 1919. The IAU names celestial
• The study was released by the Ministry of New and bodies and their surface features.
Renewable Energy and independent think tank • The name given by the IAU is the international
Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) recognition of these celestial bodies or their surfaces.
titled "Enabling a circular economy in India's solar 124. TRAI has issued recommendations on 'Use of
industry: Assessing solar waste quantum." Embedded SIMs for Machine-to-Machine
• "About 67% of this waste will come from five states: Communication', when was TRAI established?
Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and A. 1997 B. 1990
Tamil Nadu.
C. 2000 D. 1995
• Currently, India's installed capacity of 66.7 GW (as
of FY 2023) has already generated around 100 • Answer- A. 1997
kilotonnes of garbage, which will increase to 340 • The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
kilotonnes by 2030. has issued its recommendations on 'Use of
122. The Election Commission of India has launched Embedded SIMs for Machine-to-Machine (M-to-M)
which app to facilitate easy voting for persons with communication'.
disabilities?
• The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is a
A. Suvidha App B. Saksham App regulatory body established by the Government of
C. Voter Turnout D. Voter Help India under the Telecom Regulatory Authority of
India Act, 1997.
• Answer- B. Saksham App
• With the roll out of 5G services in the country, the
• Saksham app has been launched by the Election opportunities for the machine-to-machine ecosystem
Commission of India. The Saksham app will have expanded exponentially, widening its
facilitate easy voting for persons with disabilities. applications in various sectors of the economy such
as agriculture, transportation, healthcare, and
• The motto of the Election Commission of India is
industrial automation. These recommendations are
"No voter should be left out".
aimed at streamlining the regulatory landscape of
• Voters above 85 years of age and persons with machine-to-machine embedded SIMs (e-SIMs) in
disabilities with 40% benchmark disability can vote India.
from home. 125. Which of the following statement is correct?
1EQ Monthly Current Affairs – MAR 2024 - Obituaries
1. An asteroid named 'Jayanta Murthy' has been C. Pankaj Kumar Singh D. Daljit Singh Chaudhary
named after Indian professor and eminent scientist • Answer- D. Daljit Singh Chaudhary
Jayanta Murthy.
• The Union Government appointed Daljit Singh
2. In 2021, the asteroid (215884) Jubilee was Chaudhary as the Director General (DG) of the
National Security Guard (NSG).
discovered by M.W. Bui at the Kit Peak National
Observatory in Arizona, United States. • Daljit Singh Chaudhary is currently serving as the
Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). He
A. 1 only B. 2 only has been given the additional charge of NSG.
C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 • He has replaced MA Ganapathy, who retired on
• Answer- A. 1 only February 29.
• An asteroid has been named 'Jayanta Murthy' after • An order has been issued by the Ministry of Home
Indian professor and eminent scientist Jayanta Affairs regarding this.
Murthy. • National Security Guard (NSG): It was established
• He is known for his work in space missions, on 22 September 1986 under the National Security
ultraviolet astronomy and interstellar medium. Guard Act, 1986.
• First listed as the 2005 EX296, the asteroid is now • It is headquartered in New Delhi.
designated as (215884) Jubilee. 128. Who has become the first woman sniper of Border
Security Force (BSF)?
• The announcement was made by the working group
of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), A. Deepika Mishra B. Shaliza Dhami
which is in charge of naming small objects in the C. Suman Kumari D. Shiva Chauhan
solar system.
• Answer- C. Suman Kumari
• In 2005, the asteroid (215884) Jubilee was discovered
by M.W. Bui at the Kit Peak National Observatory in • Border Security Force (BSF) sub-inspector Suman
Arizona, United States. Kumari has become the first woman sniper of the
Border Security Force.
5. Obituaries • Suman recently completed an eight-week sniper
126. Name the famous Rabindra Sangeet singer who course at Indore's Central School of Weapons and
passed away recently in Bangladesh? Tactics (CSWT) and secured the 'instructor grade'.
A. Saadi Mohammed B. Ali Mohammed • Suman, who was commanding a platoon in Punjab,
had volunteered for the sniper course after seeing
C. Sohail Mohammed D. Shibli Mohammed
the threat of sniper attacks from across the border.
• Answer- A. Saadi Mohammed • Suman is a resident of Mandi district of Himachal
• Singer Saadi Mohammed passed away in Pradesh. She joined the BSF in 2021.
Bangladesh. He was a famous Rabindra Sangeet 129. Who has been appointed as the head of Parliament
singer. Security in March 2024?
• His younger brother and iconic dancer Shibli A. Rahul Rasgotra B. Neena Singh
Mohammed confirmed the death. C. Anish Dayal Singh D. Anurag Agarwal
• The cause of his death is suicide by hanging.
• Answer- D. Anurag Agarwal
• He was suffering from mental trauma since his
• Anurag Agarwal has been appointed as the head of
mother's death last year.
Parliament Security, which entrusts him with the
• He served as the director of Rabi Raag, a cultural responsibility of security of the Parliament House
organisation. complex.
• A 1998-batch officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre has
6. Appointments and resignations
been appointed as Inspector General in CRPF. This
127. Who has been appointed as the Director General appointment is crucial to the larger security
(DG) of the National Security Guard (NSG) by the measures he has undertaken.
Union Government?
• The security of the Parliament House complex is
A. Neena Singh B. Anish Dayal Singh being changed drastically after the events on
December 13. Through this new appointment, more
1EQ Monthly Current Affairs – MAR 2024 - Appointments and resignations
strictness is being taken in terms of security so as to appointed HDFC Bank director Renu Sood Karnad
ensure the safety of both local and foreign party as the chairman and independent director of the
members of Parliament. company.
130. Who has been appointed as the next Indian envoy to • This digital financial services provider has also
the Islamic Republic of Mauritania? added four more members to the board, taking the
A. T. P. Seetharam B. Debnath Shaw total strength of the board to seven members,
including Anirban Mukherjee, Chief Executive
C. Naresh Kumar D. Gautam Bambawale Officer, PayU and Arvind Agarwal, Chief Financial
• Answer- C. Naresh Kumar Officer, PayU. All five new directors have joined the
board.
• Naresh Kumar, a 2006 batch IFS officer, has been
appointed as India's envoy to the Islamic Republic of • Prior to the merger with HDFC Bank, Karnad was
Mauritania. Kumar is a 2006 batch Foreign Service the managing director of HDFC, India's largest
officer. mortgage lender, until July 2023.
133. Who will head the Uniform Know Your Customer
• India has opened its mission at Nouakot in June
(KYC) committee?
2021. Since then, India-Mauritania cooperation has
been on the rise. A. Pramod Agarwal B. Nilesh Kumar Singh
• As bilateral trade reached $94.53M in 2019-20, India C. Dilip Shanghvi D. T.V. Somanathan
has provided a total Line of Credit (LoC) worth USD
• Answer- D. T.V. Somanathan
21.8 million to Mauritania for agro-industries (milk
processing plants) and drinking water projects. • Finance Secretary T V Somanathan will head the
131. Who has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by committee on Uniform Know Your Customer (KYC).
President Droupadi Murmu on 8th March 2024? • The committee will recommend ways to implement
A. Rakesh Sinha B. Sudha Murthy a uniform KYC mechanism.
C. Ranjan Gogoi D. Ram Shakal • The committee will include members from various
ministries and regulators.
• Answer- B. Sudha Murthy
• The Financial Stability and Development Council
• President Droupadi Murmu has nominated writer (FSDC) had decided to formulate a strategy to
Sudha Murthy to the Rajya Sabha. digitize and simplify the KYC process in the
• The 73-year-old Murthy was also awarded the financial sector.
Padma Shri in 2006 and the Padma Bhushan in 2023. • The committee was formed after this decision of
• In January, the President nominated Satnam Singh FSDC.
Sandhu as a Rajya Sabha member. 134. Who has been elected as the President of Paralympic
Committee of India?
• The President can nominate 12 members to the
Upper House. A. Bhawana Patel B. Deepa Malik
• Sudha Murthy's nomination came on the occasion of C. Manish Narwal D. Devendra Jhajharia
International Women's Day.
• Answer- D. Devendra Jhajharia
• Sudha Murthy is also the wife of Infosys co-founder
• The Sports Ministry of India has recently lifted the
NR Narayana Murthy and chairperson of the
suspension of the Paralympic Committee of India.
Murthy Trust.
• The committee was suspended by the ministry after
• She is a writer, social worker. He has written many
it failed to conduct elections in time.
books so far.
132. PayU Payments Private Limited has appointed who • Deepa Malik was the previous chairperson of the
as the Chairman and Independent Director of the committee. Malik took charge in 2020. The first Para
company? Shooting World Cup in India is being held in New
Delhi from March 9 to 15.
A. Vijay Shekhar B. Soni Chatterjee
• Around 500 athletes from 50 countries will
C. Nikhil Kamat D. Renu Sood Karnad
participate in the event.
• Answer- D. Renu Sood Karnad • Devendra Jhajharia won two gold medals for India
• PayU Payments Private Limited (PayU), the fintech at Paralympics.
arm of global consumer internet group Prosus, has
• He won his first Paralympic gold in 2004 in Athens. • Apart from this, five MLAs took oath as ministers.
He won his second gold in Rio in 2016. Four of them are BJP members and one is an
135. Who has been appointed as the new vigilance Independent.
commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission? • Independent MLA Ranjit Singh Chautala and BJP
A. Ajay Sinha B. A.S. Rajiv members Kanwar Pal, Mool Chand Sharma, Jai
Prakash Dalal and Banwari Lal took oath as
C. Anup Awasthi D. Rajiv Kumar ministers.
• Answer- B. A.S. Rajiv • All of them were members of the Khattar cabinet
• President Droupadi Murmu has announced the which had earlier resigned.
appointment of A.S. Rajiv has been appointed as the 138. Who has been appointed as the Lokpal chairperson
Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance in March 2024?
Commission. A. Rajendra Prasad Goyal B. Kishore Makwana
• A.S. Rajeev has served as a senior banker, with over C. AM Khanwilkar D. A.S. Rajeev
38 years of experience in four major banks –
Syndicate Bank, Indian Bank, Vijaya Bank and Bank • Answer- C. AM Khanwilkar
of Maharashtra.
• Former Supreme Court judge AM Khanwilkar was
• The Central Vigilance Commission is an apex Indian sworn in as Lokpal chairperson.
government body established in the year 1964.
• President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath
136. Who has taken over as the chairperson of the of office to Khanwilkar as the chairperson of Lokpal.
National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)
in New Delhi on March 11? • Khanwilkar had served as a Supreme Court judge
from May 13, 2016, to July 29, 2022.
A. Manohar Lal Singh B. Luv Kush Kumar
• He was appointed as the chairperson of the anti-
C. Kamlesh Patel D. Kishore Makwana corruption ombudsman last month.
• Answer- D. Kishore Makwana • Khanwilkar was sworn in as Lokpal chairperson,
filling the post after nearly two years fell vacant.
• On 11th March, Shri Kishore Makwana took over as
the Chairman of the National Commission for 139. Who has been elected as the new Election
Scheduled Castes (NCSC) in New Delhi. Commissioner?
• He assumed office after being appointed by the A. Sukhbir Sandhu B. Gyanesh Kumar
President of India. C. Rajiv Sinha D. Both (a) and (b)
• Mr. Makwana has served as the joint spokesperson • Answer- D. Both (a) and (b)
of the Gujarat unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party
(BJP). • Former bureaucrats Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and
Gyanesh Kumar have been elected as Election
• He is also a journalist and the author of more than
Commissioners ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.
33 books. He has written 9 books on Dr. Ambedkar.
• The committee led by PM Modi has approved these
• In addition, Shri Luv Kush Kumar also took charge
names. Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir
as Member of the National Commission for
Ranjan Chowdhury also participated in the selection
Scheduled Castes (NCSC).
process.
137. Who among the following was recently sworn in as
the new Chief Minister of Haryana? • The selection committee had submitted six names.
These included Utpal Kumar Singh, Pradeep Kumar
A. Anil Vij B. Nayab Singh Saini Tripathi, Gyanesh Kumar, Indivar Pandey, Sukhbir
C. Banwari Lal D. Ranjit Singh Chautala Singh Sandhu and Gangadhar Rahat.
• Answer- B. Nayab Singh Saini • The law also gives a three-member selection
committee the power to appoint a person who has
• Nayab Singh Saini sworn in as new Chief Minister of not been 'shortlisted' by the search committee.
Haryana.
• Based on the recommendation of the selection
• He is a BJP leader. He represents Kurukshetra as an committee, President Droupadi Murmu will appoint
MP. two members of the Election Commission.
• He was administered the oath by Haryana Governor
Bandaru Dattatreya.
• Once the appointments are notified, these would be • On March 16, 2024, Ms. Sheetal Devi was declared
the first appointments to be made under the new the National Divyanganjan Icon of the Election
law. Commission of India.
140. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of • Para archer and Arjuna awardee Sheetal Devi has
CBSE in March 2024? been declared a national icon in the disability
A. Deepak Narayan B. Rahul Singh category (PWD).
C. Nidhi Chhibber D. Gyanesh Bharti • The Election Commission in collaboration with BCCI
held a meeting between the IDCA team and the
• Answer- B. Rahul Singh Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) team
• The Central Government has appointed senior IAS on March 16, 2024 at the Karnail Singh Stadium in
officer Rahul Singh as the Chairman of the Central New Delhi.
Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on 13 March • The DDCA team won the match by 69 runs.
2024. Scorecard of both teams- DDCA 190/5; IDCA -
• Rahul Singh replaced Nidhi Chhibber with his 121/8.
appointment to the post. Because Nidhi Chhibber • ECI was established on January 25, 1950 in
has recently been appointed as an advisor in NITI accordance with the Constitution. January 25 is
Aayog. celebrated as National Voters' Day.
• Rahul Singh was currently serving as Under • The Secretariat of the Commission is in New Delhi.
Secretary in the Department of Personnel and 143. Tamilisai Soundararajan resigned from her post, she
Training (DoPT). was the Governor of which state?
• The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is A. Kerala B. Tamil Nadu
a major board of school education in India.
C. Karnataka D. Telangana
141. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of
Prasar Bharati? • Answer- D. Telangana
A. Navneet Kumar Sehgal B. Pawan Kumar • The Governor of Telangana and the Lieutenant
C. Pradeep Kumar Srivastava Governor of Puducherry, Tamilisai Soundararajan,
have resigned from both their posts.
D. Lochan Singh Pathania
• He has sent his resignation to President Droupadi
• Answer- A. Navneet Kumar Sehgal Murmu.
• Former IAS officer Navneet Kumar Sehgal took • Soundararajan served as the second Governor of
charge as the new chairman of Prasar Bharati. Telangana state.
• Navneet Kumar Sehgal is a retired bureaucrat of the • He assumed office on September 8, 2019.
1988 batch of UP cadre. 144. Who has been given the additional charge of
• He will succeed A Surya Prakash who completed his Telangana Governor after Tamilisai Soundararajan's
term as chairman in 2020. resignation?
• The post is being filled after a gap of 4 years. He has A. CP Radhakrishnan B. Kumari Ananthan
held several key responsibilities in the Yogi C. Revanth Reddy D. Kishan Gangolli
Adityanath government.
• Answer- A. CP Radhakrishnan
• Prasar Bharati looks after the operations of
Doordarshan and All India Radio. • On March 18, Tamilisai Soundararajan resigned as
the Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor
• Prasar Bharati was formed in November 1997. It is
of Puducherry, following which Jharkhand
headquartered in New Delhi.
Governor CP Radhakrishnan got the additional
142. Who has been declared as the 'National charge of Telangana replacing Tamilisai
Divyanganjan Icon' by the Election Commission of Soundararajan.
India in March 2024?
• This is the third time that the Tamil Nadu native has
A. Neeraj Yadav B. Pradhan Kumar held the post in the state.
C. Sheetal Devi D. Kishan Gangolli • The first Governor Narasimhan and the second
• Answer- C. Sheetal Devi Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan were also from
Tamil Nadu.
• Radhakrishnan, a two-time BJP MP from • Arvind Kejriwal became the first Chief Minister to
Coimbatore, was earlier serving as the Governor of be arrested while being the Chief Minister.
Jharkhand.
• The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Delhi
145. Who has been given the additional charge of the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal under the
Ministry of Food and Processing Industries recently? Prevention of Money Laundering Act of 2002 in the
A. Smriti Irani B. Anurag Thakur liquor policy scam.
C. Kiren Rijiju D. Arjun Ram Meghwal • Bail under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act
of 2002 is not easy due to its stringent provisions.
• Answer- C. Kiren Rijiju
• AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa was the first former
• Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has been given the CM to be arrested in 1996.
additional charge of the Ministry of Food and
• Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002: It was
Processing Industries following the resignation of
enacted in 2002 and came into force on 1 July 2005.
Pashupati Kumar Paras from the Union Council of
Ministers. • Its main objective is to prevent money laundering.
• President Droupadi Murmu has assigned the charge • Delhi Liquor Policy Scam: In 2021, a new excise
of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries to policy was introduced by the Delhi government to
Rijiju, in addition to his existing portfolio of Ministry modernize the sale of liquor in the city.
of Earth and Science. 148. Who has been elected as the Chairman of Indian
• Pashupati Paras resigned on Tuesday as he accused Banks' Association (IBA)?
the BJP of doing injustice to his Rashtriya Lok A. M. V. Rao B. J. V. Kumar Sinha
Janshakti Party (RLJP) by pulling out of the seat-
sharing agreement with allies for the Lok Sabha C. Harshat Mehta D. Surendra Pathak
polls in Bihar. • Answer- A. M. V. Rao
146. Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of
• MV Rao has been elected as the Chairman of Indian
India to Russia?
Banks' Association (IBA).
A. Gaurav Ahluwalia B. T. Armstrong Changson
• MV Rao, managing director and chief executive
C. Vinay Kumar D. Rudrendra Tandon officer of Central Bank of India, has been elected as
the chairman of the Indian Banks' Association (IBA).
• Answer- C. Vinay Kumar
• The decision was taken by the Managing Committee
• Vinay Kumar appointed as the next Ambassador of
of the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) on March 21.
India to Russia
Madhav Nair will now be the honorary secretary of
• Vinay Kumar, a 1992 batch IFS officer, has been the association.
appointed as the next Ambassador of India to
• IBA and Bank Unions have recently signed the 9th
Russia.
Joint Note and the final 12th Bilateral Settlement
• He is currently posted as India's Ambassador to Agreement.
Myanmar. 149. Who has been appointed as India's Ambassador to
• His appointment is aimed at strengthening the Myanmar in March 2024?
India-Russia strategic partnership. A. Ashwini Kumar B. Abhay Thakur
• 1997 batch IFS officer T. Armstrong Changson has C. Vinay Kumar D. M.V.Rao
been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to
Cuba. • Answer- B. Abhay Thakur
• He is currently serving as Joint Secretary in the • Abhay Thakur has been appointed as India's
Ministry of External Affairs, and will take up the Ambassador to Myanmar. He is a 1992-batch officer
new role soon. of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS).
147. Who has become the first sitting Chief Minister to be • He had served as the sous-sherpa of the G20 process
arrested in the liquor policy scam under the during India's G20 Presidency.
Prevention of Money Laundering Act of 2002?
• Myanmar has been facing protests for the restoration
A. Mamata Banerjee B. Bhagwant Mann of democracy since the military seized power in a
C. Manish Sisodia D. Arvind Kejriwal coup d'état on February 01, 2021.
• Myanmar is one of the neighboring countries of
• Answer- D. Arvind Kejriwal
India. It shares a 1,640 km long border with India.
• Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Indian Constitution. It was formed on 1 October
Mizoram share borders with Myanmar. 1926. Dr. Manoj Soni is the Chairman of UPSC.
150. Who has been appointed as the chief of the National 152. Who has been appointed as the Indian High
Investigation Agency in March 2024? Commissioner to The Gambia?
A. Ajay Anand B. Rajeev Kumar Sharma A. Sanjay Kumar Jain B. Vinay Kumar
C. Abhinav Sharma D. Sadanand Vasant Date C. Virender Bansal D. Dinkar Asthana
• Answer- D. Sadanand Vasant Date • Answer- D. Dinkar Asthana

• Maharashtra cadre officer Sadanand Vasant Date • Dinkar Asthana, India's ambassador to Senegal, is
has been appointed as the chief of the National now also serving as High Commissioner to The
Investigation Agency (NIA). Date is a 1990-batch Gambia.
Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Maharashtra
• His concurrent recognition with residence in Dakar
cadre.
was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• The ACC also appointed Rajiv Kumar Sharma, a
• He is expected to take charge soon.
1990 batch IPS officer of Rajasthan cadre, as Director
General of Bureau of Police Research and • The Gambia is a small West African country,
Development. His term will last until his retirement bordered by Senegal along the Atlantic coastline.
on June 30, 2026. Sharma will replace Balaji • It is known for its diverse ecosystem around the
Srivastava, who will complete his term at the end of Gambia River.
March.
• He was Deputy Director General at Indian Council
• Piyush Anand will be the new chief of the National for Cultural Relations from March 2014 to
Disaster Response Force (NDRF). A 1991-batch IPS September 2015 and Joint Secretary (SAARC,
officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre, Anand is currently BIMSTEC and Border Connectivity) from October
the Special Director General of the Central Industrial 2015 to January 2016.
Security Force (CISF). He has been appointed as the
153. Name the Indian hockey player who has been
Director General of NDRF for two years. Anand will
appointed as the co-chair of the FIH Athletes
replace Atul Karwal, who retires on March 31.
Committee?
• The ACC also appointed S Suresh, a 1995-batch IPS A. PR Sreejesh B. Rupinder Pal Singh
officer of Kerala cadre, as the additional director
general of the Special Protection Group. C. Surendra Kumar D. Harmanpreet Singh
151. Who has been selected for appointment to the post of • Answer- A. PR Sreejesh
Director in Union Public Service Commission
(UPSC)? • Three-time Olympian and Indian men's hockey team
goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and Chile's Camila Carrom
A. Devika Patil B. Chandra Singh
have been appointed as co-chairs of the FIH Athletes
C. Hansa Mishra D. Kamika Mehta Committee.
• Answer- C. Hansa Mishra • It was announced by the International Hockey

Federation (FIH) on 27 March 2024.
• Hansa Mishra (IA&AS) has been selected for
appointment as Director in the Union Public Service • Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey welcomed the
Commission (UPSC). appointment of PR Sreejesh.
• As per the directive of the Department of Personnel • Camila Carrom has been appointed as Co-Chair and
and Training (DoPT), they have been selected for Representative of the Athletes Committee on the
appointment under the Central Staffing Scheme. Executive Board. PR Sreejesh, former captain of the
Indian men's hockey team, is the co-chairman, and
• He has been elected for a period of five years from he will lead the planning and meetings with
the date of assumption of office or until further Carrom.
orders, whichever is earlier.
• The FIH Athletes' Committee consists of former and
• Mishra is a 2010 batch Indian Audit and Accounts current hockey players. It acts as a link between the
Service (IA&AS) officer. players and the international governing body for
• He was recommended for Central deputation by the hockey.
Comptroller and Auditor General of India. • The FIH was founded on 7 January 1924 by Paul
• The Union Public Service Commission is a Leuti of France.
constitutional body under Articles 315-323 of the
1EQ Monthly Current Affairs – MAR 2024 - Important Days
154. Who recently took oath as a judicial member of • World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year on 3
Lokpal? March.
A. Ritu Raj Awasthi B. A.M. Khanwilkar • World Wildlife Day is celebrated to raise awareness
C. Ravi Shankar Prasad D. Alok Sinha about the protection of wild animals and plants.
• The theme of World Wildlife Day 2024 is
• Answer- A. Ritu Raj Awasthi
"Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital
• Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi took oath as judicial Innovation in Wildlife Conservation".
member of Lokpal. • In 2013, the United Nations General Assembly
• The Lokpal of India is headed by Justice A.M. (UNGA) declared March 3 as the UN World Wildlife
Khanwilkar administered the oath to him. Day.
• Justice Ritu Raj was earlier serving as the • In 1973, on March 3, the Convention on International
chairperson of the 22nd Law Commission of India. Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and
Flora was signed.
• He has also served as the Chief Justice of the
Karnataka High Court. Pankaj Kumar and Ajay 157. When is National Safety Day observed every year to
Tirkey took oath as Lokpal members. highlight safety measures and find out ways to make
every area safer for people?
155. Who has been appointed as the Director General of
Bureau of Police Research and Development by the A. March 3 B. March 4
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet in March C. March 1 D. March 2
2024?
A. Piyush Anand B. S. Suresh • Answer- B. March 4
C. Rajiv Kumar Sharma D. Supriya Patil • National Safety Day is celebrated every year on 4th
March to highlight the safety measures and find out
• Answer- C. Rajiv Kumar Sharma ways to make every area safer for the people.
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) • On 4 March 1996, the Ministry of Labour and
has appointed Rajiv Kumar Sharma, a 1990 batch IPS Employment, Government of India, established the
officer of Rajasthan cadre, as DG of the Bureau of National Safety Council.
Police Research and Development (BPRD).
• In 1972, National Safety Day was announced on the
• His term will last until his retirement on June 30, same day as the establishment of the National Safety
2026. Council.
• Rajiv Kumar Sharma will replace Balaji Srivastava at • This year's theme is "Focus on Safety Leadership for
the end of March. ESG Excellence".
• Piyush Anand, the current Special Director General • In 1965, the Ministry of Labour and Employment,
in the CISF, will be the new chief of the National Government of India organized the first Conference
Disaster Response Force (NDRF). on Industrial Safety.
• Anand will replace Atul Karwal, who retires on 158. In which year was the first 'International
March 31. Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness Day'
observed?
• The Centre on March 27, 2024, extended the tenure
of senior IPS officer Supriya Patil Yadav as Joint A. 2010 B. 2014
Director in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) C. 2017 D. 2023
by one year. The Cabinet has approved the extension
of Supriya's tenure as Joint Director of CBI for one • Answer- D. 2023
year from April 17, 2024 to April 17, 2025. • The International Disarmament and Non-
Proliferation Awareness Day is observed every year
7. Important Days on 5 March.
156. World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year on 3 • The day aims to raise awareness of the dangers of
March. Which year was declared by the United weapons of mass destruction and the importance of
Nations General Assembly as World Wildlife Day? disarmament and non-proliferation.
A. 2010 B. 2014 • It was established by the United Nations General
C. 2017 D. 2013 Assembly in 2021 to promote the importance of
disarmament and non-proliferation for peace and
• Answer- D. 2013 security.
• In this context, on 7 December 2022, the United this campaign is to inspire others to understand and
Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution. value women's inclusion.
Declared 5 March of every year as "International • The history of organizing this day started in 1908
Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness
with the labor movement in America. About 15
Day". thousand women participated in this labor
• On 5th March 2023, the first observance of the movement. The voice of these women's movement
International Disarmament and Non-Proliferation reached the US government. In 1909, the Socialist
Awareness Day was held. Party of America announced to celebrate Women's
Day on March 8.
• The 'United Nations Disarmament Week' is
observed every year from 24 to 30 October. This • In 1975, the United Nations recognized International
week is organized to raise awareness about the Women's Day.
importance of disarmament. 161. RBI observed Financial Literacy Week from ____ to
159. When is Jan Aushadhi Day or Generic Medicine Day ____.
observed every year in India? A. 26 February to 1 March
A. March 8 B. March 6
B. 16 February to 22 February
C. March 9 D. March 7
C. 5th February to 21st February
• Answer- D. March 7 D. 10th February to 16th February
• Jan Aushadhi Diwas or Generic Medicine Day is
• Answer- A. 26 February to 1 March
celebrated every year on 7th March in India.
• RBI is observing Financial Literacy Week from
• The week-long event, which began on March 1,
February 26 to March 1.
culminates on this day.
• The main objective of the week is to promote
• This day is celebrated to spread awareness about
financial literacy and education among citizens.
generic medicines including its other aspects.
• This year's Financial Literacy Week theme – Start
• India's pharmaceutical industry is the third largest
Right: Be Financially Smart.
in terms of volume and the thirteenth largest in
terms of value in the world. • A Financial Literacy Ideathon will also be organized
for students to bring innovative ideas to promote
• The central government has set a target to increase
financial literacy.
the number of Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya
Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) to 25,000 by March • The week-long event is being organised by the RBI
2026. since 2016.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Jan 162. Zero Discrimination Day is observed every year on
Aushadhi Diwas as a component of Pradhan Mantri 01 March. In which year was it first celebrated?
Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) on 7th A. 1999 B. 2014
March 2019.
C. 2017 D. 2010
160. ‘International Women’s Day’ is celebrated every year
on 8 March. When did the United Nations recognize • Answer- B. 2014
this day?
• 'Zero Discrimination Day' is observed every year on
A. 1975 B. 1965 1 March.
C. 1955 D. 1950 • This day is celebrated globally by the United
Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
• Answer- A. 1975
• On this occasion, people everywhere act together to
• ‘International Women’s Day’ is celebrated every
stop inappropriate behavior and make the world a
year on 8 March. This day is celebrated to empower
fair and peaceful place.
women globally.
• The theme of Zero Discrimination Day 2024 this year
• This year 2024, the theme of International Women's
has been set as "Protecting everyone's health,
Day focuses on 'Invest in Women: Accelerate
protecting everyone's rights".
Progress'.
• The day was first celebrated on 1 March 2014. The
• The campaign theme for International Women's Day United Nations Programme on UNAIDS, Human
2024 has been fixed as 'Inspire Inclusion'. The aim of Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired
Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) launched its
Zero Discrimination Campaign on 'World AIDS • No Smoking Day was started in the year 1984. The
Day' in December 2013. day was first celebrated on Ash Wednesday in the
• Michel Sidibe, the then Executive Director of United Kingdom.
UNAIDS, started the day with a major event in 165. When is World Consumer Rights Day observed
Beijing in 2014. annually?
163. National Birth Defect Awareness Month 2024 A. March 15 B. March 13
launched by?
C. March 16 D. March 14
A. Ministry of Education
• Answer- A. March 15
B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
• World Consumer Rights Day is observed on 15
C. Ministry of Finance March every year.
D. NITI Aayog • The day is observed to create awareness about the
rights of consumers against fraud, discrimination
• Answer- D. NITI Aayog
and other such practices.
• NITI Aayog Member Dr. V.K. Paul launched the
• "Fair and responsible AI for consumers" is the theme
National Birth Defect Awareness Month 2024.
of this year's World Consumer Rights Day.
• The theme of this campaign is "Breaking Barriers:
• This theme highlights the rapid integration of
inclusive support for children with birth defects".
Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our daily lives.
• Union Health Secretary Shri Apurva Chandra
• World Consumer Rights Day was first observed in
stressed on early identification of birth defects
1983.
especially club foot, hearing defects, retinal defects,
cleft lip etc. as they spoil the future of the child. • National Consumer Day is observed on 24th
December every year.
• "Keeping a registry of child birth defects through
ABHA can play an important role in keeping a 166. National Vaccination Day is observed every year on
record of treated or untreated children and further March 16 in India. When was this day first
action can be taken according to the identification celebrated?
and treatment. " A. 1990 B. 1995
164. On which day of March every year is 'No Smoking C. 1992 D. 1999
Day' observed?
• Answer- B. 1995
A. Second Wednesday of March
B. Second Monday of March • National Vaccination Day is observed every year on
March 16 in India.
C. Third Wednesday of March
• The purpose of Immunization Day is to raise
D. Second Monday of March awareness about the importance of vaccination and
how it can prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
• Answer- A. Second Wednesday of March
• The theme of National Immunization Day 2024 is
• No Smoking Day is observed on the second "Vaccines work for everyone".
Wednesday of March every year. This year in 2024,
it is being observed 'No Smoking Day' on 13 March. • The day was first celebrated in 1995, the year India
launched its pulse polio programme.
• On this occasion, emphasis is laid on spreading
awareness about the harmful effects of smoking. • World Immunization Week is observed in the last
week of April every year.
• The theme of No Smoking Day for 2024 this year is,
'Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry • In 1978, the Expanded Programme on Immunization
Interference'. (EPI) was established. The program was renamed
the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) in
• The main purpose of celebrating this day is to 1985.
spread awareness about the harmful effects of
smoking and to promote the importance of a smoke- 167. World Sparrow Day is observed every year on 20
free environment. During this time, people are March in collaboration with India and Eco-Sis Action
Foundation of which country?
encouraged to quit smoking and adopt a healthy
lifestyle. A. Australia B. Japan
C. Nepal D. France
• Answer- D. France • During this time, the UNGA decided to organize a
'week of solidarity with people struggling against
• World Sparrow Day is observed annually on March racism and racial discrimination' from 21-27 March.
20, the purpose of World Sparrow Day is to raise
awareness about the importance of sparrows to our 169. In which year did the United Nations recognize the
right to safe, clean drinking water and sanitation as a
ecosystem and biodiversity.
human right?
• It's a reminder of the need to take action to protect
A. 2014 B. 2010
and conserve these small but important birds.
C. 2002 D. 2019
• Every year on March 20, World Sparrow Day is
celebrated in collaboration with the Nature Forever • Answer- B. 2010
Society (India) and the Eco-Sis Action Foundation
(France). • World Water Day is observed every year on 22
March.
• World Sparrow Day was founded by Mohammed
Dilawar, founder of The Nature Forever Society. • On this occasion, awareness is spread among people
about the importance of freshwater and the
• The first World Sparrow Day was held in the year requirements of sustainable water management
2010. In 2011, the World Sparrow Awards were techniques. Because water scarcity is currently a
established. global concern.
• The International Day of Happiness is observed • The theme of 'World Water Day' for this year 2024 is
every year on 20 March. 'Water for Peace'.
• This day is celebrated to inform people about the • At present, water is a topic at the global level that
importance of happiness as a way to live a healthy has become a cause of conflict in many countries.
life.
• The main focus of World Water Day is to support
• The theme for the year 2024 is "Reconnecting to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal
Happiness: Building Resilient Communities". (SDG) 6. In which the goal of providing clean water
• It was celebrated by the United Nations (UN) for the and sanitation for all by 2030 has been set.
first time in 2013. • In this way, for the first time in the year 1993, 'World
168. When is the 'International Day for the Elimination of Water Day' was celebrated. In 2010, the UN
Racial Discrimination' observed every year? recognized the right to safe, clean drinking water
A. March 23 B. March 21 and sanitation as a human right. It aims to focus
people's attention on the global water crisis.
C. 22 March D. March 20
170. When is International Day of Forests observed every
• Answer- B. March 21 year?
• The International Day for the Elimination of Racial A. March 22 B. March 20

Discrimination is observed every year on 21 March. C. March 23 D. March 21
• The day calls for solidarity against racism and racial • Answer- D. March 21
discrimination.
• International Day of Forests is observed every year
• The legacies of racial discrimination, slavery and on March 21.
colonialism destroy lives. This reduces the various
opportunities in life. • The main purpose of this day is to raise awareness
about the important role of forests in sustaining life
• Billions of people are denied their full human rights on earth.
and freedoms due to racial discrimination.
• The United Nations General Assembly designated
• The theme for this year 2024 is "A Decade of March 21 as the International Day of Forests in 2012.
Recognition, Justice and Development:
Implementation of the International Decade for • The UNGA urged governments to coordinate with
People of African Descent". citizens to conduct various activities, including
plantation drives, to protect forests.
• In October 1966, the United Nations General
Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed March 21 as the • The theme of International Day of Forests 2024 is
International Day for the Elimination of Racial 'Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better
Discrimination. World'.
171. What is the theme of World TB Day 2024?
A. ‘End TB’ B. ‘Yes! We can end TB!’
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C. ‘Stop TB in World’ D. ‘We can end TB’ • World Theatre Day aims to educate people about the
importance of theatre and its incredible ways of
• Answer- B. ‘Yes! We can end TB!’
teaching audiences about social issues.
• World Tuberculosis Day is observed on March 24 • World Theatre Day was established by the
every year. International Theatre Institute in 1961.
• It is celebrated to raise awareness about tuberculosis • This institute is a sister organization of UNESCO,
(TB) and advocate for more efforts to eliminate it. which works to promote theater in the world.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) observed
the first World Tuberculosis Day on 24 March 1982. 8. Summits and Conferences
• Theme of World TB Day 2024 - 'Yes!' We can end 174. Which edition of the 2024 Naval Commanders'
TB!'. Conference will begin on March 5?
• Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that mainly A. 4th B. 2nd
affects the lungs. This led to 1.3 million deaths in
C. 1st D. 3rd
2022.
172. When is World Meteorological Day observed • Answer- C. 1st
annually? • The first edition of the 2024 Naval Commanders'
A. March 22 B. March 20 Conference began on March 5.
C. March 23 D. March 21 • During this conference, Defense Minister Rajnath
Singh will address the Naval Commanders.
• Answer- C. March 23
• The conference will be held in a hybrid format for
• World Meteorological Day is celebrated every year three days, with the first phase being held at sea.
on 23 March which commemorates the official
formation of the World Meteorological Organization • The Chief of Defence Staff along with the chiefs of
(WMO) in 1950. the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force will also
participate in this conference.
• The day helps to understand the important role of
National Meteorological and Climate Services • During the conference, the Naval Commanders will
(NMHS) which play a vital role in ensuring the also discuss coordination of tri-services forces in
safety and well-being of society. view of the evolving national security situation in
the region.
• The theme of World Meteorological Day 2024 is "On
175. Where did External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
the front lines of climate action". This theme
attend the 10th India-South Korea Joint Commission
highlights the urgent need for action against climate
Meeting (JCM) in March 2024?
change and its potentially catastrophic
consequences. A. Canberra B. Seoul
• The concept of IMO was proposed during the C. Dhaka D. Tokyo

Vienna International Meteorological Conference in
• Answer- B. Seoul
1873.
• Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited
• The World Meteorological Organization (WMO),
Seoul in March 2024 in the first leg of his four-day
which is a United Nations organization, created
trip to South Korea and Japan.
World Meteorological Day on 23 March 1961.
173. When is World Theatre Day observed annually? • During this, Jaishankar participated in the 10th
India-South Korea Joint Commission Meeting (JCM)
A. March 28 B. March 27 on 6 March 2024. In the second leg of his trip,
C. March 25 D. March 26 Jaishankar visited Japan.
• Answer- B. March 27 • External Affairs Minister Jaishankar co-chaired the

10th India-South Korea Joint Commission Meeting
• World Theatre Day is celebrated every year on (JCM) with his counterpart Cho Tae-yul.
March 27 with the aim of spreading the importance
of theatre to the people around the world and • India called for expanding its strategic partnership
creating interest in it. with South Korea in new areas such as critical
technologies, semiconductors and green hydrogen.
• It is annually celebrated on 27th March by ITI This will make bilateral relations more
Centres and the international theatre community. contemporary.
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176. Where was the Global Spirituality Conference held • South Korea hosted the third summit for democracy.
in India in 2024? The third summit for democracy was hosted by
A. Hyderabad, Telangana B. Surat, Gujarat South Korea.
C. Ahmedabad, Gujarat D. Shanti Van, Delhi • The Third Summit for Democracy lasted three days
from March 18 to 20.
• Answer- A. Hyderabad, Telangana
• Ministerial conferences, multi-stakeholder
• The one-of-its-kind Global Spirituality Conference roundtables, civil society and youth programs, and
held so far in India concluded on 17th March 2024 in plenary meeting of leaders were part of this summit.
Hyderabad, Telangana. • It is an initiative of US President Joe Biden to discuss
• The four-day conference, held from 14-17 March ways to prevent the democratic erosion of rights and
2024, saw spiritual leaders from all religions take freedoms.
part in the world's largest meditation centre, Kanha • Digital threats to democracy, and how technology
Shanti Vanam, located in Hyderabad. can promote democracy and universal human
• The theme of the Global Spirituality Conference was rights, were the main agenda of the summit.
'World Peace from Inner Peace'. 179. Who led the Indian delegation to the 148th meeting
• Kanha Shanti Vanam is the headquarters of the non- of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Geneva recently?
profit organization Heartfulness Institute. Kanha A. Venkaiah Naidu B. Harivansh Narayan
Shanti Vanam is also the world's largest meditation Singh
centre.
C. R. K. Sinha D. Rajnath Singh
• In 2019, the centre received the Platinum Award
from the Indian Green Building Council for • Answer- B. Harivansh Narayan Singh
following world-class eco-friendly practices. It is the • Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan
first meditation center in the world to receive such Singh attended the 148th meeting of the Inter-
recognition. Parliamentary Union, IPU in Geneva, Switzerland.
177. Where was the 4th Shanghai Cooperation He led the Indian Parliamentary delegation.
Organisation Startup Forum held?
• During the second part of the conference, Harivansh
A. New Delhi B. Shanghai Narayan Singh addressed the conference on
C. Tashkent D. Moscow Parliamentary Diplomacy: Building Bridges for
International Peace and Security. He also
• Answer- A. New Delhi highlighted the roles of the Indian Parliament and
• The 4th edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Parliamentarians in promoting international peace
Organisation (SCO) Startup Forum was held in New and cooperation.
Delhi on 19 March 2024. • Harivansh also referred to ancient Indian history to
• The meeting was attended by representatives of all promote peace and harmony far and wide. During
SCO member states. his address, he also highlighted the achievements of
the G20 and P30 Conferences, which were based on
• The initiative focuses on broadening the startup the ancient philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva
interaction among SCO member states, fostering a Kutumbakam'.
conducive environment for innovation, boosting job
• The Inter-Parliamentary Union is an international
creation and encouraging young talents to develop
organisation of national parliaments founded in
innovative solutions.
1889.
• The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is a
180. In which of the following city, the actual Army
Eurasian political, economic, international security Commanders' Conference 2024 will be held on 01 and
and defense organization founded in 2001. 02 April 2024?
• India became a member of this organization in the A. Jaipur B. New Delhi
year 2017.
C. Amritsar D. Chennai
178. The third summit for democracy took place in _____
over three days from March 18 to 20. • Answer- B. New Delhi
A. France B. Japan • Army Commanders' Conference 2024 begins in
C. Thailand D. South Korea hybrid mode.
• Answer- D. South Korea • Army Commanders' Conference 2024 is being

organized virtually on 28 March 2024.
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• On 01 and 02 April 2024, it will be held in New Delhi • The event celebrated Akhtar's acclaimed work in
in actual form. cinema and Khan's culinary contribution.
• The conference provides an important platform to • The award recognizes the achievements of Indian
the top leadership of the Indian Army to discuss students and alumni who have adopted the
issues and evaluate the security situation in the international program.
country.
• Zoya Akhtar- Zoya Akhtar was honoured with the
• On the first day of the conference, General Manoj Living Legend Award for her work in furthering the
Pande will interact with the participating Army understanding of India.
Commanders virtually from the Command
• Chef Asma Khan- Chef Asma Khan of the women-
Headquarters.
run Darjeeling Express restaurant in London was
• On April 1, a meeting of the Investment Advisory also felicitated.
Committee of Army Group Insurance will be held
• The initiative was launched by the National Indian
after an intensive brainstorming session by the top
Students and Alumni Union (NISAU) UK in 2023.
leadership of the Army.
183. President Droupadi Murmu presented the Sangeet
181. Where was the first Nuclear Energy Summit held?
Natak Akademi Awards for 2022 and 2023 to how
A. Tokyo B. Vienna many eminent artists?
C. Brussels D. Paris A. 93 B. 91
• Answer- C. Brussels C. 94 D. 92
• On March 21, leaders from 34 countries gathered in • Answer- C. 94

Brussels, Belgium for the inaugural Nuclear Energy • President Droupadi Murmu presented the Sangeet
Summit and it concluded recently. Natak Akademi Awards for 2022 and 2023 in New
• The objective of the summit was to allow Delhi.
participating governments to present their strategies • He presented the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards
and plans for using nuclear energy to reach net-zero for 2022 and 2023 to 94 eminent artists (two
emissions and promote sustainable development. combined awards).
• Following the Global Stocktake, a comprehensive • These awards are given in the field of music, dance,
assessment of global progress towards climate drama, folk and tribal arts, puppetry and allied
action, the summit followed the December 2023 theatre art forms.
Conference of the Parties to the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change • He also presented the Sangeet Natak Akademi
(COP28). Fellowship (Akademi Ratna) to seven artists.
• During the COP28 conference, more than 20 • The Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship is the
countries signed a declaration to significantly highest honour given to artistes for their
increase the use of nuclear energy from 2020 to 2050. outstanding contribution in the field of performing
arts.
• The declaration was signed by countries from four
continents, including the United States, Canada, • The Academy Awards are being given since 1952.
France, Ukraine and the United Kingdom. • Sangeet Natak Akademi fellows get Rs 3 lakh.
• The objective of this initiative was to accelerate the Academy Award winners get Rs 1 lakh.
implementation of nuclear energy. • Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar was the first person to
receive the Karaikudi Sangeet Natak Akademi
9. Awards and Recognitions Award.
182. Who was awarded the 'India-UK Achievers' award in 184. Who won the first prize in the National Youth
March 2024? Parliament Festival 2024 held from 9th February 2024
to 6th March 2024?
A. Zoya Akhtar B. Asma Khan
A. Kanishka Sharma B. Yatin Bhaskar Duggal
C. Vaishna Pichai D. None of these
• Answer- B. Yatin Bhaskar Duggal
• Renowned filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and British
Indian chef Asma Khan were honoured at the • Yatin Bhaskar Duggal from Haryana won the first
annual 'India-UK Achievers' awards in London. prize at the National Youth Parliament Festival 2024.
• While Vaishna Pichai of Tamil Nadu won the second • This prestigious honour was given to him for
prize and Kanishka Sharma of Rajasthan won the "strengthening the business relationship between the
third prize. UK and India."
• The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through • Earlier, Ratan Tata, Ravi Shankar and Jamshed Irani
Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) and have also received this honor.
National Service Scheme (NSS), has been organizing 187. How many railway titans across the country have
Youth Parliament programmes like District Youth received the 'Eat Right Station' certification so far?
Parliament, State Youth Parliament and National
A. 120 B. 160
Youth Parliament.
• These events aim to strengthen democracy, promote C. 150 D. 100
tolerance towards different views and educate the • Answer- C. 150
youth about parliamentary practices.
• So far, 150 railway stations across the country have
• This year's National Youth Parliament is based on been certified as Eat Right Stations.
the theme 'Young Voices: Engaging and
Empowering for Transforming the Nation'. • This certification indicates strict compliance with
food safety, hygiene, and nutrition standards. This
• The National Youth Parliament Festival took place ensures that passengers can get healthy and safe
across the country from 9th February 2024 to 6th food during their journey.
March 2024.
• Several railway stations across India have been
185. Who has received the Ustad Bismillah Khan Youth
certified as Eat Right Stations, including New Delhi,
Award for the year 2022 in the field of theatre?
Varanasi, Kolkata, Ujjain, Ayodhya Cantt,
A. Bombay Jayashree B. Ashok Saraf Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Kozhikode, Guwahati,
C. Belur Raghunandan D. Rajeev Verma Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Vadodara, Mysore
City, Bhopal, Igatpuri, Anand Vihar Terminal and
• Answer- C. Belur Raghunandan Chennai's Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Joshi and
Jodhpur. Ramachandran Central Railway Station.
• The Akademi Ratna and Akademi Award for 2022-
2023 has been announced by the Sangeet Natak • 'Eat Right Station Certification' is an initiative of
Akademi. FSSAI that recognises railway stations providing
safe and nutritious food to passengers.
• President Droupadi Murmu will present the Sangeet
Natak Akademi fellowships and awards at a special • Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
investiture ceremony. (FSSAI) was established in 2008, headquartered in
Delhi.
• The six new Academy Fellows or Akademi Ratnas
have been unanimously elected by the General 188. Who was selected as the 'Cultural Ambassador of the
Council of the Academy. Year' under the 'National Creator Award' 2024?
• In music under the Carnatic instrumental category, A. Pankhti Pandey B. Jaya Kishori
veena player Jayanthi Kumaresh won the Sangeet C. Kirthika Govindasamy D. Maithili Thakur
Natak Akademi Award from Karnataka for 2022.
• Answer- D. Maithili Thakur
• In the field of theatre, playwright Belur
Raghunandan received the Ustad Bismillah Khan • Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the first
Yuva Award for the year 2022. 'National Creator Award' 2024 at Bharat Mandapam
186. Name the Indian who was awarded an honorary in New Delhi on 8 March 2024.
knighthood by Britain's King Charles III? • At the event held at Bharat Mandapam, story teller
A. Mukesh Ambani B. Gautam Adani Jaya Kishori was given the Best Creator Award for
Social Change.
C. Uday Kotak D. Sunil Bharti Mittal
• Bihari singer Maithili Thakur was given the
• Answer- D. Sunil Bharti Mittal 'National Composer Award'.
• Bharti Enterprises founder and chairman Sunil • On this occasion, a total of 23 people from all over
Bharti Mittal has become the first Indian to be the country were honored with the National
awarded an honorary knighthood by Britain's King Creators Award. This award is being given for the
Charles III. first time.
• Public participation was also seen for the National
Creator Award. The award received over 1,50,000
nominations in 20 categories. Nearly 10 lakh votes • Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan, won
were cast in the voting phase for digital creators 7 awards at the award show.
across various award categories.
• Killian Murphy won the Best Actor Award for the
• As a result, 23 winners were selected, including film Oppenheimer. 'Barbie' has received the award
three international creators. for Original Song.
189. Which city was awarded the 'Best Destination of the • Billie Eilish and Phineas won the award for the song
Year' at ITB Berlin in March 2024? 'What Was I Made For?'
A. Telangana B. Goa 192. Who has won the Erasmus Prize 2024?
C. Manipur D. Assam A. Jairam Ramesh B. Sonak Sen
• Answer- B. Goa C. Kapil Sibal D. Amitav Ghosh
• Goa was awarded the 'Destination of the Year' by • Answer- D. Amitav Ghosh
the Pacific Area Travel Writers' Association at the
• Amitav Ghosh has won the Erasmus Prize 2024.
ITB Berlin conference to promote the concept of
Amitav Ghosh is a Kolkata-born eminent writer.
regenerative tourism on Thursday.
• The Utrecht-based Prium Erasmianum Foundation
• Appreciating the achievement, Goa Tourism
announced that they have won the prize for their
Secretary Sanjeev Ahuja said such prestigious
contribution on the theme "Imagining the
awards are encouraging. The state will provide
unimaginable".
better facilities for tourists.
• According to the foundation, he has been awarded
• The ITB Berlin Convention took place between 5 and
for his contribution to the subject in which an
7 March at the Berlin exhibition grounds with the
unprecedented global crisis, climate change, takes
motto 'Pioneers of Transformation in Travel and
shape through the written word.
Tourism Together'.
190. _____'s Kristina Piszkova was crowned Miss World • Other recipients of the award include renowned
2023 in Mumbai. filmmakers Ingmar Bergman and Charles Chaplin.
A. Czech Republic B. Poland 193. Which of the following airport has been recognized
as the best airport for arrivals globally?
C. India D. Germany
A. Indira Gandhi International Airpor
• Answer- A. Czech Republic B. Kempegowda International Airport
• Kristina Piszkova was crowned Miss World 2023 in C. Chandigarh Airport
Mumbai.
D. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
• Kristina Piszkova is from the Czech Republic.
Kristina Piszkova was crowned Miss World at the • Answer- B. Kempegowda International Airport
71st edition in Mumbai.
• Kempegowda International Airport was recognised
• Kristina Piszkova competed against competitors as the best airport for arrivals globally.
from 115 countries.
• In the Airport Service Quality Awards 2023 of the
• Miss World 2022 Karolina Bilawska crowned Airports Council International (ACI), Bengaluru's
Christina the 71st Miss World. Karolina Bilawska is Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) was
from Poland. recognized as the best airport for arrivals.
• Yasmina Zaytoun was crowned first runner-up. • Kempegowda International Airport shares this
Yasmina Zaytoun is from Lebanon. honour with two other airports –
191. Who won the Best Actor Award at the Academy Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in
Awards 2024 (Oscars)? Kerala, and Zayed International Airport – Terminal
A in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
A. Johnny Byrne B. Robert Downey Jr.
• 31 airports – 27 airports in Asia-Pacific and four in
C. Christopher Nolan D. Killian Murphy
the Middle East received ACI Airport Service
• Answer- D. Killian Murphy Quality Awards.
• The 96th Academy Awards have been announced. • A total of six Indian airports have been recognised
by the ACI Airport Service Quality Award.
• The award ceremony was held at the Dolby Theatre
194. Who has been awarded the Outstanding Men's
in Los Angeles.
Cricketer of the Year award for New Zealand?
A. Daryl Mitchell B. Tim Southee A. Nitin Gadkari B. Narendra Modi
C. Will Young D. Rachin Ravindra C. Draupadi Murmu D. Amit Shah
• Answer- D. Rachin Ravindra • Answer- C. Draupadi Murmu

• Rachin Ravindra and Mellie Kerr were honoured as • President Droupadi Murmu has been conferred the
outstanding male and female cricketers of New honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law by the
Zealand respectively at the ANZ New Zealand University of Mauritius.
Cricket Awards ceremony held in Christchurch.
• During her three-day state visit, she has become the
• Rachin was awarded the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal chief guest at the country's National Day
after being adjudged the outstanding male cricketer. celebrations.
• He has become the youngest player to receive this • In her address, President Murmu called upon the
award. youth of Mauritius to remain connected with India.
195. Regarding the Sahitya Akademi Award, which of the • The conferment of an Honorary Doctorate on
following statements is/are correct? President Droupadi Murmu by the University of
Mauritius is a testimony to the strong bilateral
1. This award is given to all the languages included
relations between India and Mauritius, and
in the 8th Schedule. recognition of India's commitment to education,
empowerment and promoting close ties with its
2. Writer Sanjeev has been declared the winner for maritime neighbour.
197. Who has been awarded the 2024 Pritzker Architecture
the Hindi in the year 2023.
Prize?
A. 1 only B. 2 only A. Savita Kanswal B. Riken Yamamoto
C. 1 and 2 D. None of these C. Kieran Culkin D. Apoorva Chandra
• Answer- C. 1 and 2 • Answer- B. Riken Yamamoto
• The Sahitya Akademi awards were presented to 24 • Renowned Japanese architect and social advocate
writers. Riken Yamamoto has been announced as the
• Twenty-four writers, including English writer recipient of the 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the
Neelam Saran Gaur, received the 2023 Sahitya prestigious award recognized globally as the highest
Akademi award. honor in architecture.
• The announcement includes 9 collections of poetry, • Yamamoto, the 53rd winner of the prestigious
6 novels, 5 short stories, 3 essays and 1 book of Pritzker Architecture Prize and the ninth architect
criticism. from Japan to receive this honor, is celebrated for his
intense dedication to sustaining community life
• Sanjeev received the Sahitya Akademi Award in through architectural innovation.
Hindi for his novel "Mujhe Pehchano".
• Yamamoto's designs promote community and
• Sadiqa Nawab Sahher received the award for her interaction in Japan's cities.
book "Rajdev Ki Amrai" in Urdu.
• He will be formally awarded the award at a
• This award is given for contribution in the field of ceremony in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
literature and language.
198. India has been awarded the prestigious 'Measles and
• The award is given for all the languages included in Rubella Champion' award in March 2024. By which
the 8th Schedule and a total of 24 languages year did the Government of India set the target of its
including English and Rajasthani. eradication?
• It was established in 1954, with Jawaharlal Nehru as A. 2023 B. 2017
its first president.
C. 2025 D. 2014
• It aims to promote and preserve India's rich and
diverse literary heritage. • Answer- A. 2023
• The prize winner is given a prize money of • India has been awarded the prestigious 'Measles and
₹1,00,000. Rubella Champion' award on 6 March 2024.
196. Who has been awarded the honorary degree of • India has been given this award for its exemplary
Doctor of Civil Law by the University of Mauritius? effort in tackling these diseases.
• India was awarded by 'The Measles and Rubella ethnic clashes. He has also written extensively on the
Partnership' at the American Red Cross institutionalisation of Hindutva.
headquarters in Washington DC. • Ritika Chopra has been awarded for her
• The award was received by Ambassador Sripriya investigative stories in the field of education and
Ranganathan on behalf of the Ministry of Health and government policy.
Family Welfare at the US Red Cross headquarters in • Ritika Chopra has been a journalist for the past 17
Washington. years and has been reporting extensively on politics
• India has made remarkable progress in this and government policy. Currently, she is the chief of
direction. As a result, 50 districts have not reported a the National Bureau (Government) and National
single case of measles for the last 12 months. Education Editor at The Indian Express.
• In 2019, the Government of India set a target of • Instituted in 1982, the prestigious annual award,
measles and rubella elimination by 2023. Earlier its named after freedom fighter and community
target was to be achieved by the year 2020 which reformer Chameli Devi Jain, is administered by the
could not be achieved. Media Foundation.
199. Who has been awarded the 'IAA Golden Compass 201. Which film won the Best Feature Film award at the
Award' in March 2024? 6th Critics' Choice Awards?
A. Srinivasan Swami B. Zoya Akhtar A. Koozhangal B. Three of Us
C. Sunil Bharti Mittal D. Asma Khan C. Koharra D. 12th Fail
• Answer- A. Srinivasan Swami • Answer- D. 12th Fail

• In March 2024, Srinivasan Swamy has been awarded • "12th Fail" won the Best Feature Film award at the
the 'IAA Golden Compass Award' instituted by the sixth Critics' Choice Awards. Directed by Vidhu
International Advertising Association (IAA). Vinod Chopra, Vikrant Massey won the Best Actor
award.
• Srinivasan Swamy is the Chairman and Managing
Director of RK Swamy Limited. • Sudip Sharma's "Kohra" was given the award in the
Crime Series category, highlighting the top
• Srinivasan Swamy is also known as Sundara Swami.
narratives in Indian web series.
• This is the first time that the award is being given to
• The film "12th Fail" is based on Anurag Pathak's
an Indian business leader.
best-selling novel about the incredible journey of IPS
• Srinivasan Swamy has been awarded the IAA officer Manoj Kumar Sharma and IRS officer
Goden Compass Award at the 45th IAA World Shradha Joshi.
Congress held in Penang, Malaysia.
• Actress Shefali Shah was named the winner of the
• Srinivasan Swamy received the award from Penang Best Actress Award for her performance in drama
Governor Tun Ahmed Fuzi Abdul Razak. film "The Three of Us". The film marked another win
200. Who has been jointly awarded the 2024 Chameli for Best Cinematography for director Avinash Arun
Devi Jain Journalism Award? Dhaware.
A. Greeshma Kuthar and Ritika Chopra • Tamil drama "Koozhangal", which was India's
official entry for Oscars 2022, won the Best Director's
B. Sanjeev and Neelam Sharan Gaur
trophy for PS Vinothraj.
C. Vijay Verma and Vinod Joshi
• The 2024 award ceremony was held on March 15,
D. Arun Ranjan and Ashutosh Parida recognising the best feature films, short films, and
web series across all languages and platforms in
• Answer- A. Greeshma Kuthar and Ritika Chopra India.
• Greeshma Kuthar and Ritika Chopra have jointly 202. Who was recently awarded the PV Narasimha Rao
won the Chameli Devi Jain Award for exceptional Memorial Award?
journalism in conflict zones and education policy in A. Mukesh Ambani B. Ratan Tata
2024 respectively.
C. Om Birla D. Ramnath Kovind
• Greeshma Kuthar, a Tamil Nadu-based freelance
journalist and lawyer, has extensively covered the • Answer- B. Ratan Tata
violence that erupted in May 2023 in Manipur.
• Former Tata Sons chairman Ratan Tata has been
• At least 175 people were officially declared dead and honoured with the prestigious PV Narasimha Rao
more than 60,000 people were displaced in the
Memorial Award for his philanthropic work in • The Executive Committee of the Music Academy
Mumbai. decided to confer this award on him at its meeting
• The P.V. Narasimha Rao Memorial Award, named on March 17, 2024.
after the former Prime Minister of India, is an award • TM Krishna was given this honor for many notable
of recognition for individuals who have displayed works in the field of music.
exceptional dedication to social welfare and
• TM Krishna, renowned Carnatic singer and
humanitarian causes.
Magsaysay Award winner has also been there.
• Ratan Tata has donated more than half of his income
• This year the 2024 Nritya Kalanidhi Award will be
to charity on a personal level and through Tata
awarded to Dr. Neena Prasad.
Trusts.
• Prasad received training in Mohiniyattam from
• Ratan Tata has also received two of India's highest
Kalamandalam Kshemvati and Kalamandalam
civilian awards Padma Vibhushan (2008), Padma
Sugandhi.
Bhushan (2000).
• He will be honoured with the prestigious Sangeetha
• On February 9, 2024, the country's highest civilian
Kalanidhi Award by The Music Academy, Madras.
honour, the Bharat Ratna, was posthumously
conferred on former Prime Minister PV Narasimha 205. Which Indian billiards player was recently inducted
Rao. into the Hall of Fame at the World Billiards Museum
in Shangrao city of China?
203. Who has been selected for the 33rd Saraswati
Samman by K K Birla Foundation? A. Subhash Agarwal B. Pankaj Advani
A. S. M. Krishna B. Dilip Mahalanbis C. Geet Sethi D. Michael Ferreira
C. Prabha Verma D. Zakir Hussain • Answer- B. Pankaj Advani
• Answer- C. Prabha Verma • Pankaj Advani was inducted into the Hall of Fame at
the World Billiards Museum in Shangrao city of
• The K K Birla Foundation has selected renowned
China.
poet and litterateur Prabha Varma for the 33rd
Saraswati Samman 2023 for her novel Raudra • Last year, Pankaj Advani defeated compatriot
Satvikam. Sourav Kothari to win his 26th IBSF (International
Billiards and Snooker Federation) title.
• According to the Birla Foundation, the novel
"Raudra Satvikam", written in poetic verse in • He is a 26-time International Billiards and Snooker
Malayalam, examines the struggle between power Federation (IBSF) World Champion.
and politics, individual and state, and art and • The 38-year-old cue star Pankaj has won 18 billiards
power". world titles, 17 IBSF World Billiards Championship
• Prabha Varma was born in 1959 in Tiruvalla, Kerala. and one World Team Billiards Championship.
He writes his works in both English and Malayalam • Pankaj received the Arjuna Award in 2004, Major
languages. He has published more than 30 books. Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna in 2006, Padma Shri in
• The winner carries a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh, a 2009 and Padma Bhushan in 2018.
citation and a plaque. 206. Which organization presents the Ramnath Goenka
• Harivansh Rai Bachchan received the first Saraswati Excellence in Journalism Award for excellence in
Award in 1991 for his autobiography published in journalism?
four volumes, Kya Bhuloon Kya Yaad Karoon, A. Washington Post B. Indian Express
Neein Ka Nirman Fir, Basere Se Door and Dashdwar
C. The Times of India D. New York Times
Se Sopan Tak.
204. Who has been selected for the Sangeet Kalanidhi • Answer- B. Indian Express
Award 2024 in March 2024? • The 17th edition of the prestigious Ramnath Goenka
A. T. M. Krishna B. Parsala Ravi Excellence in Journalism Awards was conferred to
journalists in 13 categories at a ceremony held in
C. Geeta Raja D. Dr. Neena Prasad
New Delhi on 19th March 2024.
• Answer- A. T. M. Krishna • Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways
• On 17th March 2024 renowned Carnatic musician Nitin Gadkari was the chief guest at the award
TM Krishna has been selected for the 2024 Sangeetha ceremony.
Kalaanithi. While Neena Prasad has been selected
for the 2024 Nritya Kalanidhi Award.
• The four-member jury that selected the winners in • Answer- C. Dr. Uma Rele
various categories included former Chief
Commissioner of Election Commission S Y Qureshi, • The prestigious Maharashtra Gaurav Award was
former Supreme Court judges Justice B N Srikrishna, presented to renowned Indian dancer Dr. Uma Rele.
K G Suresh and Dr C Raj Kumar. • Dr. Smt. Uma Rele is the distinguished Principal of
• The Indian Express newspaper has instituted the Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai.
Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award in • Maharashtra Industries Minister Uday Sawant and
memory of the newspaper's founder Ramnath Minister Deepak Vasant Kesarkar presented him
Goenka. The annual award was first given in 2005. with this honor for his invaluable contribution in the
• Newslaundry and The News Minute won four field of Indian classical dance, especially Bharat
awards at the event. Senior photojournalist Gurinder Natyam.
Osan of Press Trust of India was awarded the • The award was given in recognition of Dr. Uma
Ramnath Goenka Outstanding Journalism Award Rele's remarkable achievements, profound
for his coverage of the Tokyo Olympics. The knowledge and untiring dedication towards
multimedia team at Down To Earth received the preserving and disseminating Indian classical dance
award for environment, science and technology heritage.
reporting in the 'Broadcast Digital' category. 209. Which country honoured Prime Minister Narendra
207. Which Indian institution received the Aviation Week Modi with its highest civilian award 'Order of the
Laureates Award in March 2024? Druk Gyalpo' in March 2024?
A. HAL B. ISRO A. Nepal B. Bangladesh
C. DRDO D. State Bank of India C. Bhutan D. Sri Lanka
• Answer- B. ISRO • Answer- C. Bhutan
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has • On March 22, 2024, King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar
received the Aviation Week Laureates Award for Namgyel Wangchuck conferred the 'Order of the
outstanding achievements in the Chandrayaan-3 Druk Gyalpo', Bhutan's highest civilian award, to
mission. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day
visit to Bhutan.
• The award was accepted by Sripriya Ranganathan,
Deputy Ambassador at the Indian Embassy in the • The award was conferred on Prime Minister
US, on behalf of ISRO. Narendra Modi at a ceremony held at the Tashichho
Dzong Palace in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan.
• Aviation Week Network's award-winning awards
are a prestigious recognition of the exceptional • Thus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the
achievements of individuals and teams in the first foreign leader to receive the highest Bhutanese
aviation and aerospace industry. civilian award Order of the Druk Gyalpo.
• These unprecedented achievements embody the • The award is given for lifetime achievement and is
spirit of exploration, innovation, and foresight that given priority over all orders, decorations, and
inspires others to strive for progress, change, and medals awarded in Bhutan.
leadership. 210. Who among the following has won the first "Global
• The recognition by Aviation Week reflects Inequality Research Award"?
international acclaim and respect for ISRO's A. Bina Agarwal B. James Boyce
significant contribution to space exploration, having
earlier received the Leif Eriksson Chandra Award C. Both A and B D. none of these
from the Husavic Museum for their unwavering • Answer- C. Both A and B
commitment towards lunar exploration.
• The first "Global Inequality Research Award" was
• On July 14, 2023, the Indian Space Research presented to Bina Agarwal and James Boyce.
Organisation (ISRO) launched Chandrayaan-3 from
Sriharikota using a GSLV-Mark III (LVM-3) heavy- • The World Inequality Lab (WIL) has joined hands
lift rocket. with Sciences Po's Centre for Research on Social
Inequities (CRIS) to award the first edition of the
208. The prestigious Maharashtra Gaurav Award was
Global Inequality Research Award (GiRA).
presented to renowned Indian dancer ________.
A. Ritika Chopra B. T. M. Krishna • The award aims to honour researchers from all
disciplines who have made significant contributions
C. Dr. Uma Rele D. Summer Kuthar to understanding global inequalities.
1EQ Monthly Current Affairs – MAR 2024 - Ranks and Reports
• The Global Inequality Research Prize will be 10. Ranks and Reports
awarded every two years.
213. The Indian men's cricket team has leapfrogged which
• Economist Bina Agarwal (University of Manchester) country to top in the latest World Test Championship
is the author of pioneering work on gender (WTC) rankings?
inequalities, environmental governance,
A. New Zealand B. Sri Lanka
ecofeminism and environmental inequalities.
C. Bangladesh D. South Africa
• Economist James K. Boyce (University of
Massachusetts Amherst), is the author of a seminal • Answer- A. New Zealand
work on the relationship between social inequality
and environmental degradation. • The Indian men's cricket team has leapfrogged New
Zealand to the top of the latest rankings of the
211. Who has been awarded the Abel Prize 2024 in March?
World Test Championship (WTC).
A. Michel Talagrand B. Srinivas Vardhan
• The International Cricket Council (ICC) updated its
C. D.R. Sukma Acharya D. Balkrishna Doshi WTC points table, with India moving to the top of
the points table following Australia's win over New
• Answer- A. Michel Talagrand Zealand in the Wellington Test.
• The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters has • India currently lead the five-match Test series 3-1
awarded the 2024 Abel Prize to Michel Talagrande against England and a win in the last match of the
of the French National Centre for Scientific Research series will strengthen their position in the WTC
(CNRS), Paris, France. points table.
• Talagrand received the prestigious award "for his • After registering three consecutive wins against
groundbreaking contributions to probability theory England in the current series under the captaincy of
and functional analysis with outstanding Rohit Sharma, the two-time ICC World Test
applications in mathematical physics and statistics". Championship finalist is looking in great form in
• The common theme in Michel Talgrand's pioneering Test cricket.
discoveries is to work with and understand the 214. Who has achieved the title of the world's richest
random processes we see around us. person according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index
released in March 2024?
• In today's world, a thorough understanding of
random events is essential, as randomized A. Jeff Bezos B. Bernard Arnault
algorithms underpin our weather forecasts and big
C. Elon Musk D. Mukesh Ambani
language models.
212. Which university has recently received NAAC A++ • Answer- A. Jeff Bezos
accreditation and acclaim for its outstanding • According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Jeff
achievements? Bezos has again achieved the title of the world's
A. Parul University B. Lovely richest person, moving ahead of Elon Musk.
University • The Amazon founder had a net worth of $200
C. Banaras Hindu University D. Jamia Millia billion, while Musk came second with a net worth of
Islamia $198 billion.
• Answer- A. Parul University • Musk lost about $31 billion last year, while Bezos
made $23 billion in profit.
• Parul University received the National Assessment
• French rich Bernard Arnault is third in the list with a
and Accreditation Council (NAAC) A++ grade for
net worth of $ 197 billion.
outstanding achievements in various fields.
• According to the list released by the Bloomberg
• The Times Higher Education World University
Billionaires Index, Reliance Industries Chairman and
Rankings 2021 has ranked Parul University among
Asia's richest person Mukesh Ambani is at number
the top 3% universities globally.
11 in the list of riches. They have a total net worth of
• The Institute has been recognized as the "Best $ 115 billion.
Private University in West India" by the Education
• Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has a net
World Grand Jury Awards.
worth of $ 104 billion. They are in 12th place.
215. According to the World Poverty Clock, India has
successfully reduced the rate of extreme poverty
below the _____ of its population.
A. 3 percent B. 2 percent India's rank among the arms importing countries in
the world?
C. 1 percent D. 4 percent
A. Third B. First
• Answer- A. 3 percent
C. Fourth D. Second
• India has successfully brought the rate of extreme
poverty below 3% of its population: World Poverty • Answer- B. First
ClockThe percentage of the population living in • The Stockholm International Peace Research
extreme poverty has declined from 3.3% in 2022 to Institute (SIPRI) reported in its report on 11 March
2.4% in 2024. 2024 that India has become the world's top arms
• Compared to 4.69 crore in 2022, about 3.44 crore importing country.
people live in extreme population in 2024. • India's arms imports have increased by 4.7 per cent
• The World Poverty Clock provides real-time poverty between 2014-2018 and 2019-2023.
estimates for almost all countries in the world. • According to the SIPRI report, Russia still remains
• It tracks progress with regard to ending extreme India's main arms supplier.
poverty, the first SDG of the United Nations. • However, this is the first time since 1960-64 that
• The number of people living in extreme poverty Russia accounted for less than 50 per cent of India's
globally is shown by the World Poverty Clock. arms imports.
• The term "extreme poverty line" is often used to • Russia accounts for 36 per cent of India's arms
describe the poverty threshold of $2.15 a day. imports.
216. Which of the following statements is correct about 218. According to the report released in March 2024,
the report "Status of Leopards in India"? which states have been placed at the top in terms of
water management used?
1. From 2018 to 2022, the number of leopards in India
has increased by more than 2,000. A. Jharkhand and West Bengal
2. The highest population of leopards has been B. Haryana and Karnataka

recorded in Madhya Pradesh (3907). C. Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh
A. 1 only B. 2 only D. Punjab and Rajasthan
C. 1 and 2 D. None of these
• Answer- B. Haryana and Karnataka
• Answer- B. 2 only • On 12 March 2024, the Council on Energy,
• The report "State of Leopards in India" has been Environment and Water (CEEW) has released a
released by Union Environment Minister Bhupender report on the matter of used water management in
Yadav. the country.
• From 2018 to 2022, the number of leopards in India • Haryana and Karnataka secured the first and second
has increased by more than 1,000. positions with 1.94 and 1.74 marks respectively out
of five.
• The number of leopards in the country has now
increased to 13874, in 2018 it was 12852. • According to a 2021 data, only 28 per cent of the
country's 72,000 million litres of water used is
• The highest population of leopards has been
treated.
recorded in Madhya Pradesh (3907).
• Punjab and Rajasthan finished third and fourth with
• The number of leopards in Maharashtra has 1.71 and 1.57 points respectively. These were
increased from 1,690 in 2018 to 1985 in 2022, from followed by Jharkhand and West Bengal.
1,783 to 1,879 in Karnataka and from 868 to 1070 in
Tamil Nadu. • Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh
ranked in the bottom three with 0.84, 1.01 and 1.07
• The number of leopards in the Shivalik hills and points respectively.
Indo-Gangetic plains has decreased from 1253 in
2018 to 1109 in 2022. 219. What is India's rank in the recently released Human
Development Index 2023/24?
• This report will play an important role in conserving
A. 164 B. 134
the leopard population. The leopard is one of the
five extant species of the Panthera genus. C. 135 D. 146
217. According to the Stockholm International Peace • Answer- B. 134
Research Institute report of March 2024, what is
• India's rank on the United Nations Human • According to a report by the World-Wide Fund for
Development Index (HDI) has improved by one Nature-India (WWF-India) and TRAFFIC, around
place to 134 out of 193 countries in 2022, compared 16,000 kg of shark fins were seized between January
to 135 in 2021. 2010 and December 2022.
• The data is taken from the United Nations • The recent traffic report 'Involved in Illegal Wildlife
Development Programme's report "Breaking the Trade: India's Sharks' raised concerns about India's
Gridlock: Reimagining Cooperation in a Polarized illegal shark trade. It also highlighted the current
World". threats and conservation concerns.
• India's HDI value has increased to 0.644 in 2022. In • Out of the total, 65% of the illegal trade of shark
2021 it was 0.633. body parts has taken place in Tamil Nadu. It is
followed by other states like Karnataka, Gujarat,
• India has shown improvement in all HDI indicators
Kerala and Maharashtra.
in 2022. India's GII value of 0.437 is better than the
global average of 0.462 and the South Asian average • Appendices I and II of CITES (Convention on
of 0.478. International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild
Fauna and Flora) are listed in Schedule IV of the Act.
• Switzerland tops the Global Human Development
Index. Norway and Iceland ranked second and 222. The recently discussed 'Democracy Report 2024' has
third, respectively. been released by which of the following?
• The HDI is a composite index that is calculated A. UNDP B. Reporters Without

based on three parameters: life expectancy, average Borders
years of schooling, and average income. C. V-Dem Institute D. NITI Aayog
220. What is India's rank in the Gender Inequality Index
(GII) 2022? • Answer- C. V-Dem Institute
A. 123 B. 108 • In the report of 'Democracy Report 2024' released by

the V-Dem Institute, India has been downgraded on
C. 132 D. 122 several metrics related to democratic freedom.
• Answer- B. 108 • The Dame Institute monitors democratic freedoms
• India has registered a significant increase of 14 ranks around the world.
in the Gender Inequality Index 2022. • The V-Dem Institute (Varieties of Democracy) was
• UNDP has released the Human Development founded in 2014 by Staffan Lindbergh.
Report 2023-24. • Staffan Lindbergh is a Swedish political expert.
• According to the report, India ranks 108 out of 193 223. Which of the following statement is correct?
countries with a score of 0.437 in GII 2022.
1. Home Ministry joins top 10 ministries in
• In GII 2021, India was ranked 122 out of 191
Grievance Redressal Assessment Index
countries with a score of 0.490.
• India's rank in the GII has steadily improved over 2. The Ministry of Home Affairs has performed
the last 10 years. India's rank was 127 in 2014. exceptionally well by redressing 48,837 public
• However, India's labour force participation rate has
grievances during 2023-24.
the largest gender gap.
• There is a difference of 47.8% between women A. 1 only B. 2 only
(28.3%) and men (76.1%). C. 1 and 2 D. None of these
• Gender Inequality Index: The GII is an index that
• Answer- C. 1 and 2
uses three dimensions to measure gender inequality.
221. Which state tops in illegal trade of shark body parts? • The Ministry of Home Affairs is among the top 10
ministries in the Grievance Redressal Assessment
A. Karnataka B. Odisha Index.
C. Tamil Nadu D. Rajasthan • In the Grievance Redressal Assessment Index
• Answer- C. Tamil Nadu (GRAI) in 2023-24, the Ministry has been
consistently ranked among the top 10 ministries,
• Tamil Nadu tops the list in illegal trade of shark performing well in all 15 specified indicators.
body parts.
• With an average redressal time of eight days against 'Finland' has been considered the happiest country
the standard 30 days, the Ministry of Home Affairs in the world.
has performed exceptionally well by redressing • Finland has become the happiest country in the
48,837 public grievances during 2023-24. world for the 7th consecutive year.
• Only 10% of complaints resulted in appeals which is
• In this report, the Nordic countries retained their
one of the lowest among the ministries and citizen place in the 10 happiest countries. It also includes
satisfaction is also 40%. Denmark, Iceland and Sweden.
224. Consider the following statements regarding the
findings of the Air Quality Report 2023. • India ranks 126 out of 143 countries in the World
Happiness Report. India was at the same rank last
1. New Delhi has been ranked the world's most year as well. While neighboring countries of India
polluted capital city for the fourth consecutive year China are 60th, Nepal 93rd, Pakistan 108th,
Myanmar 118th, Sri Lanka 128th and Bangladesh
since 2018. 129th.
2. Begusarai, in West Bengal, is now the most • In the World Happiness Report, Afghanistan is
placed at the bottom of the list of 143 countries.
polluted metropolitan area in the world.
• Afghanistan has been plagued by a humanitarian
A. 1 only B. 2 only
catastrophe since the Taliban took control in 2020.
C. 1 and 2 D. None of these 226. The report titled 'Profits and Poverty: The Economics
of Forced Labour' has been released by the ILO.
• Answer- A. 1 only
Which of the following statements is correct
• New Delhi has been ranked the world's most regarding it?
polluted capital for the fourth consecutive year since
2018. 1. According to an ILO study, 3.5 out of every 1,000
people are engaged in forced labour.
• According to the Air Quality Report 2023, Delhi's
PM2.5 level increased from 89.1 micrograms per 2. Profits from forced labor are the highest in Europe
cubic meter in 2022 to 92.7 micrograms per cubic
meter in 2023. and Central Asia ($84 billion).
• Begusarai, in Bihar, is now the most polluted A. 1 only B. 2 only
metropolitan area in the world. Its average PM2.5
concentration was 118.9 micrograms per cubic
meter. It did not find a place in the 2022 rankings. • Answer- C. 1 and 2
• India's air quality was the third worst in the world • According to the ILO study, 3.5 out of every 1,000
after Bangladesh and Pakistan. people are engaged in forced labour.
• India's average annual PM2.5 concentration was 54.4 • According to the International Labour Organization
micrograms per cubic metre. (ILO), forced labor generates $36 billion in illicit
• According to the report, for more than a billion profits per year.
people, PM2.5 concentrations in India exceed the • Since 2014, illegal profits have increased by 37%,
World Health Organization's annual guideline limit driven by an increase in the number of people forced
of 5 micrograms per cubic metre. into labor, as well as higher profits generated from
• India was the 8th most polluted country in 2022. Its the exploitation of victims.
average PM2.5 concentration was 53.3 micrograms • The report titled 'Profits and Poverty: The
per cubic meter. Economics of Forced Labour' has been released by
225. What is the rank of India in the annual 'World the International Labour Organization.
Happiness Report' 2024 sponsored by the United
• Profits from forced labor are highest in Europe and
Nations?
Central Asia ($84 billion), followed by Asia and the
A. 126th B. 136th Pacific ($62 billion).
C. 125th D. 123rd • Forced commercial sexual exploitation accounts for
more than two-thirds (73%) of total illicit profits.
• Answer- A. 126th
• Illegal profits are wages that belonged to workers
• In the United Nations-sponsored annual 'World
but were retained by their exploiters. In 2021, 27.6
Happiness Report' released on 20 March 2024,
million people were engaged in forced labor every • Answer- C. Mumbai
day.
• According to Hurun Research's 2024 Global Rich
• Between 2016 and 2021, the number of people forced List, Mumbai has quickly emerged as Asia's
into forced labor increased by 2.7 million. billionaire hub and overtaken Beijing for the first
• The report highlights that there is an urgent need to time.
invest in enforcement measures to curb illicit profit • India's financial capital now has 92 billionaires, more
flows and hold offenders accountable. than Beijing's 91, yet China has more number of 814
227. Which of the following statements is true about a billionaires than India's 271.
report by the World Meteorological Organization?
• In terms of billionaires, Mumbai ranks third
1. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) globally, led by New York with 119 billionaires,
followed by London with 97 billionaires.
has officially announced that 2023 was the hottest
• The rise of the Maharashtrian city is credited to the
year on record. addition of 26 new billionaires in the last year,
bringing the total wealth of its billionaires to $445
2. The decade (2014-23) was the warmest decade
billion, up 47% from the previous year.
ever.
• In contrast, the total wealth of Beijing's billionaires is
A. 1 only B. 2 only $265 billion, which has seen a decline of 28%.
C. 1 and 2 D. None of these 229. Hurun Research Institute has released the "Hurun
Global Rich List 2024". Who has secured the top
• Answer- C. 1 and 2 position in this list?
• The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has A. Bernard Arnault B. Elon Musk
officially declared that 2023 was the warmest year
on record, while the decade (2014-23) was the C. Mukesh Ambani D. Jeff Bezos
warmest decade ever. • Answer- B. Elon Musk
• The WMO said in its annual climate report that the • Hurun Research Institute has released the "Hurun
average surface temperature in 2023 was 1.45 Global Rich List 2024". Among the global
degrees Celsius above the average of the 1850-1900 billionaires, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has again
pre-industrial period. emerged as the richest man with a net worth of $231
• The global average surface temperature between billion.
2014 and 2023 was 1.2°C higher than the pre- • He has been reinstated as the world's richest person
industrial average. for the third time in four years.
• According to the WMO report, the three main • Mark Zuckerberg joins the list of the top 10
greenhouse gases – carbon dioxide, methane, and billionaires that Meta represents, with a net worth of
nitrous oxide – set a new record in 2022. $158 billion, marking a significant increase in 2024.
• In 2022, carbon dioxide concentrations reached 417.9 • Jeff Bezos took the second spot on the list with ($185
parts per million, 150 percent of pre-industrial time billion).
levels.
• Bernard Arnault is third with ($175 billion).
• Methane concentrations have reached 1,923 parts
per billion, 264 percent of the pre-industrial level. • He is in fourth place with Mark Zuckerberg ($158
billion).
• Nitrous oxide concentrations reached 335.8 parts per
billion in 2022. This is 12.4 per cent of the pre- • Mukesh Ambani ($115 billion): Ambani's wealth
industrial level. grew 40% despite falling one place. He is in 10th
place.
• The amount of heat in the ocean and sea level has
230. Which Indian insurance company has emerged as the
reached record highs and the rate of increase is
world's strongest insurance brand in the report
accelerating.
released by Brand Finance Insurance in March 2024?
228. According to Hurun Research's 2024 Global Rich List,
which city of India has rapidly emerged as Asia's A. Life Insurance Corporation of India
billionaire hub? B. Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited
A. Lucknow B. New Delhi C. Max Life Insurance Company
C. Mumbai D. Kolkata D. SBI Life Insurance Company Limited
1EQ Monthly Current Affairs – MAR 2024 - Books and Authors
• Answer- A. Life Insurance Corporation of India A. Phool Bahadur B. Meghdoot
• In the report released by Brand Finance Insurance on C. Godan D. Ritusanhar

26th March 2024, Life Insurance Corporation of
• Answer- A. Phool Bahadur
India (LIC) has emerged as the strongest insurance
brand in the world. • 'Phool Bahadur' is the first Magahi novel, translated
into English by 'Abhay K'.
• LIC's brand value remains stable at $9.8 billion.
• It was launched on 19-21 March 2024 at the
• LIC has been given a brand strength score of 88.3 in
Dibrugarh University International Literature
this report. And AAA rating is given.
Festival.
• According to the Brand Finance Insurance-100, 2024
• The launch event was attended by Jnanpith awardee
report, Taiwan's Cathay Life Insurance is the second
Damodar Maujo, Professor Rita Kothari, Dr AJ
strongest brand on the list after LIC.
Thomas and Chuden Kabimo.
• Its brand value rose 9 per cent to $4.9 billion.
• This novel (Phool Bahadur) is originally written by
• It is followed by Australia's NRMA Insurance, Jayanath Pati. It was first published in 1928. This
whose brand value has increased by 82% to $1.3 novel was not very popular among the people.
billion.
• 'Phool Bahadur' is the first Magahi novel translated
• Five top insurance companies in the Brand Finance into English by 'Abhay K'.
Insurance Report:
• Published by Penguin Random House India, 'Phool
• Ping An led the chart with a 4 per cent increase in Bahadur' is a delightful novel based in the town of
brand value to USD 33.6 billion. Biharsharif in Nalanda district of Bihar.
• It is followed by China Life Insurance and CPIC at
the third and fifth positions, respectively. 12. Banking and Economy
• Germany's Allianz maintained her second and 233. On the order of the Supreme Court, the Election
France's AXA held fourth. Commission published information about electoral
bonds. Which bank is authorized to sell electoral
11. Books and Authors bonds?
A. Punjab National Bank B. Bank of Baroda
231. What is the title of Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri's
debut book released in February 2024? C. Canara Bank D. State Bank of India
A. "Swallowing the Sun" • Answer- D. State Bank of India
B. "Four Stars of Destiny" • The Election Commission of India published the
C. "Dimensions of Culture" data of electoral bonds on its official website on
March 14 as ordered by the Supreme Court.
D. "Modi: Activating a Green Future"
• As many as 1,260 companies and individuals bought
• Answer- A. "Swallowing the Sun" electoral bonds worth Rs 12,769 crore, the data
• Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri launched her book titled showed. Almost half of the total amount donated is
"Swallowing the Sun" in Mumbai. given by the top 20 companies.
• Former UN Assistant Secretary-General Lakshmi • 29 authorised branches of State Bank of India (SBI)
Murdeshwar Puri launched her first book are authorised to issue and encash electoral bonds.
"Swallowing the Sun" in Mumbai. • SN Mohanty is the top individual donor with a total
• "Swallowing the Sun" is deeply rooted in Laxmi donation of ₹45 crore.
Puri's personal history and heritage, drawing • Lakshmi Niwas Mittal is second with a donation of
inspiration from her upbringing in Maharashtra. ₹35 crore.
• In this book, she has highlighted women • The electoral bond scheme was proposed in 2017
empowerment through heroes. and implemented in 2018.
• He said that the book is highly inspired by the • Electoral Bonds are valid for 15 days from the date
various abhangas of famous Maharashtrian saints of issue. If it is deposited in the bank after the
and poets. stipulated period (15 days), no payment will be
232. What is the name of the first Magahi novel recently made to the political party receiving the donation
translated into English? and the amount of the bond will go to the PM
CARES Fund.
1EQ Monthly Current Affairs – MAR 2024 - Central, State Government Schemes & Committees
13. Central, State Government Schemes & 236. Which state government has announced to launch
Committees Indiramma Awas Yojana on March 11?
A. Tamil Nadu B. West Bengal
234. On 01 March 2024, in which state of India was the
Odiserve project launched? C. Andhra Pradesh D. Telangana
A. Tamil Nadu B. Andhra Pradesh • Answer- D. Telangana
C. Odisha D. Telangana • The Telangana government is all set to launch the
• Answer- C. Odisha Indiramma Awas Yojana on March 11.
• Union Minister of Education and Skill Development • In the first phase of its implementation, financial
and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan assistance will be given for construction of 3,500
launched Project OdiServe in Sambalpur to prepare houses in each assembly constituency.
young graduates of Odisha for employment • Speaking at a review meeting here on March 2, Chief
opportunities in the financial services sector. Minister A Revanth Reddy directed the officials
• Project OdiServ is the first skill training programme concerned to make necessary arrangements for the
of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) launch of the Indiramma scheme, one of the six
and Bajaj Finserv Limited. guarantees announced by the Congress ahead of the
assembly elections.
• The programme was launched at Gangadhar Meher
University in Sambalpur, Odisha. • Under the Indiramma Awas Yojana, the state
government will provide financial assistance of Rs 5
• The project will provide 100 hours of training to lakh to the eligible beneficiaries who already have a
some young people from smaller cities and towns house plot to build their own house.
for jobs in the financial services industry.
• Those who do not have a house will be provided a
• The CPBFI programme has already been initiated in piece of land along with Rs 5 lakh.
30 colleges, 1100 students have been enrolled and
237. Which state has recently launched the Widow
25,000 hours of training have been delivered in two
Remarriage Incentive Scheme?
months.
A. Meghalaya B. Bihar
235. Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the first state to issue
five crore Ayushman cards. When was Ayushman C. Tamil Nadu D. Jharkhand
Bharat Scheme launched?
• Answer- D. Jharkhand
A. 2018 B. 2014
• Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren has
C. 2017 D. 2010 launched the State Widow Remarriage Incentive
• Answer- A. 2018 Scheme.
• Uttar Pradesh has become the first state to issue 5 • On March 6, Chief Minister Champai Soren
crore Ayushman cards. The cards are issued under launched the scheme at Tana Bhagat Stadium in
the Centre's flagship scheme Ayushman Bharat Ranchi's Khel Village, giving benefits to 7 widows of
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. the state.
• The Uttar Pradesh government has issued 50,017,920 • Under this scheme, an amount of Rs 2 lakh will be
Ayushman cards and provided benefits to 74,382,304 given to the widow who remarries.
persons, according to a press release. • Recently, the Jharkhand government presented a
• The scheme covers 3,716 hospitals in the state. A budget of Rs 1.28 lakh crore for the financial year
total of 3,481,252 health claims have been filed under 2024-25.
the Ayushman Bharat scheme, out of which • The Department of Women, Child Development and
3,275,737 claims have been settled in the state with a Social Security has also set some special conditions
disposal rate of 92.48 per cent. to take advantage of this scheme. In which it is
• Ayushman Bharat is a government-led healthcare mandatory for the beneficiary to be a resident of
scheme, launched on September 23, 2018, based on Jharkhand.
the recommendations of the National Health Policy 238. Who launched NITI Aayog's 'NITI for States'
2017. platform in March 2024?
• The scheme is designed to provide coverage to over A. Amit Shah B. Ashwini Vaishnaw
10 crore poor and vulnerable families, i.e. about 50 C. Dharmendra Pradhan D. Narendra Modi
crore individuals.
• Answer- B. Ashwini Vaishnaw • Answer- B. Ministry of Education
• Union Minister for Communications, Railways and • The Ministry of Education launched the SWAYAM
Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Plus platform. Union Education Minister,
Vaishnaw launched NITI Aayog's 'NITI for States Dharmendra Pradhan launched the 'SWAYAM Plus'
Platform' at Rang Bhawan Auditorium, AIR, New platform to offer courses developed in collaboration
Delhi on 7th March 2024. with industry leaders.
• NITI Aayog's 'NITI for States' platform is a cross • Industry leaders including L&T, Microsoft and
sectoral knowledge platform. CISCO will offer employability and professional
development-focused courses through this platform.
• It is designed to create digital public infrastructure
(DPI) for policy and good governance. • The platform will offer programmes in various
sectors including manufacturing, energy, computer
• Before the launch of this platform, Ashwini
science and engineering, IT or ITeS, management
Vaishnaw also launched the 'Developed India
studies, healthcare, hospitality and tourism apart
Strategy Cell' at NITI Aayog.
from Indian knowledge systems.
• The platform includes agriculture, education,
• These courses will not only impart theoretical
energy, health, livelihood and skills, manufacturing,
knowledge but also skills demanded by the job
micro, small and medium enterprises, tourism,
market.
urban, water resources.
241. How many crores of rupees have been approved for
• It includes knowledge products from 10 areas, 'PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme'?
including the World Health Organization's WASH
strategy. Which are based on two cross-cutting A. 75,000 crore B. 50,000 crore
topics 'Gender and Climate Change'. C. 90,000 crore D. 60,000 crore
239. Which state government has announced "Indira
• Answer- A. 75,000 crore
Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojana"?
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh • The Union Cabinet led by PM Narendra Modi has
approved Rs 75,000 crore for 'PM Surya Ghar Free
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Haryana Electricity Scheme'.
• Answer- A. Himachal Pradesh • Under this scheme, one crore families will get 300
units of free electricity.
• Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu
has announced an unprecedented initiative aimed at • The scheme was announced by Union Finance
empowering women in the state. Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the interim
budget for 2024-25.
• Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu unveiled the
"Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi • This scheme has been started to promote roof top
Yojana", a scheme designed to provide financial solar system in the country.
assistance to women between the age group of 18 to 242. Who launched the 'Vantara' programme to support
60 years. animal welfare?
• Under the scheme, eligible women will get a A. Tata B. Reliance
monthly stipend of ₹1,500, which will be equivalent
to an annual expenditure of ₹800 crore. The initiative C. NTPC D. Infosys
aims to cover over five lakh women, providing them • Answer- B. Reliance
with the necessary financial assistance.
• Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation have
• One of the highlights of the scheme is the focus on launched the 'Vantara' (Star of the Forest)
empowering young women. Chief Minister Sukhu programme to support animal welfare.
emphasized that under this initiative, all girls above
18 years of age will get ₹18,000 per year. • The Anant Ambani-led Vantara initiative aims to
rescue, treat, care and rehabilitate injured, abused
240. Which ministry has launched the Swayam Plus
and endangered animals in India and other parts of
platform?
the world.
A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
• In India, the programme collaborates with Assam
B. Ministry of Education State Zoo, Sardar Patel Zoological Park, National
C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry Zoological Park, Nagaland Zoological Park, among
others.
D. Ministry of Social and Justice
• The Vantara program has saved more than 200 A. Uttar Pradesh B. Maharashtra
elephants and thousands of other animals, birds,
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Odisha
reptiles from dangerous situations over the years.
• The programme has initiated efforts to rehabilitate • Answer- B. Maharashtra
major animal species such as rhinoceros, leopards • The fourth women's policy was unveiled by
and crocodiles. Maharashtra on Women's Day. The policy focuses
• Vantara has also participated in rescue operations in on the holistic development of women and effective
countries such as Mexico and Venezuela. implementation of related schemes.
243. The "Coal Logistics Scheme and Policy" initiative • On March 8, Women and Child Development
was launched by which Union Minister? Minister Aditi Tatkare announced the policy during
the Golden Jubilee Year of Women Economic
A. Nitin Gadkari B. Narendra Modi
Development Corporation.
C. Piyush Goyal D. Pralhad Joshi
• Maharashtra has become the first state in India to
• Answer- D. Pralhad Joshi launch a women's policy.
• The initiative was launched during the Indian • Three-tier committees have been formed to review
National Committee World Mining Congress under the implementation of this policy, including a high-
the aegis of the Ministry of Coal in New Delhi on powered committee under the chairmanship of the
February 29. Chief Minister.
• Shri Pralhad Joshi underlined the imperative need • Maharashtra state's first women's policy was
for efficient logistics to meet the projected energy announced in 1994, second in 2001 and third in 2014.
demand to increase from 980 MT to 1.5 BT by 2030. 246. Recently PM Modi inaugurated 'One Station One
• The Coal Logistics Plan proposes a strategic shift Product' (OSOP) stall at how many stations?
towards a railway-based system in FMC projects, A. 251 B. 301
aiming at 14% reduction in rail logistics cost and
C. 105 D. 205
annual cost savings of Rs 21,000 crore.
• This transformative approach is expected to reduce • Answer- D. 205
air pollution, reduce traffic congestion and reduce • PM inaugurated 'One Station One Product' (OSOP)
carbon emissions by around 100,000 tonnes per year. stalls at 205 railway stations.
244. PM Modi and Prime Minister of Mauritius jointly • The 'One Station One Product' (OSOP) scheme
inaugurated developmental projects on which of the promotes the Government of India's 'Local for Vocal'
following islands?
approach.
A. Rodrigues Island B. Agaléga Island
• It provides a market for local products and generates
C. Brandon Island D. Tromelin Island income for the marginalized sections of the society.
• Answer- B. Agaléga Island • On March 12, PM Modi has flagged off 10 new
Vande Bharat Express trains.
• PM Modi and Prime Minister of Mauritius jointly
inaugurated developmental projects in Agalega • Goods sheds with storage facilities at Singaperumal
Island of Mauritius. Koil, Gangaikondan, Theni, Pattukottai,
Thiruthuraipoondi and Valliyur were also
• The projects inaugurated include six community inaugurated.
development projects along with the new airstrip
247. Who launched the 'Pradhan Mantri Samajik
and St James's Jetty.
Upliftment Aur Rozgar Aadhar Jan Kalyan' (PM-
• These facilities will boost the socio-economic Suraj) National Portal?
development of Agalega Island.
A. Narendra Modi B. Amit Shah
• India has initiated several infrastructure projects,
C. Piyush Goyal D. Draupadi Murmu
such as the construction of a sports complex, a metro
line, social housing, a community development • Answer- A. Narendra Modi
project, an ENT hospital and a civil service college.
• PM Modi launched the 'Pradhan Mantri Samajik
• "As members of the Global South, India and Upliftment Aur Rozgar Aadhar Jankalyan' (PM-
Mauritius have shared priorities. Suraj) National Portal.
245. Which state unveiled the policy on women in March • PM-Suraj is a nationwide initiative aimed at
2024? uplifting the underprivileged sections of society.
• This initiative reflects the commitment of the present • The Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly, after
government to bring the underprivileged into the independence, has become the first state in India to
mainstream of development. pass a law, to invoke Article 44 of the Directive
Principles of State Policy.
• Under The National Action for Mechanised
Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) initiative, the • However, before Uttarakhand, the Uniform Civil
Prime Minister also distributed Ayushman health Code came into force in Goa. But after
cards and PPE kits to sewer and septic tank workers. independence, Uttarakhand is the first state to
implement the Uniform Civil Code as per the
• PM-Suraj is to provide loan assistance to eligible
provision of the Indian Constitution.
persons across the country including Scheduled
Castes and Backward Classes and sanitation 250. The committee on 'One Nation One Election'
workers across the country through the PM-Suraj submitted its report, who is the chairman of this
National Portal. committee?
248. Recently the 'Mahtari Vandan Yojana' was launched A. Soumya Swaminathan B. Ramnath Kovind
by which state government? C. Urjit Patel D. Raghuram Rajan
A. Assam B. Bihar
• Answer- B. Ramnath Kovind
C. Chhattisgarh D. Madhya Pradesh
• The committee for 'One Nation One Election'
• Answer- C. Chhattisgarh submitted its report to President Droupadi Murmu.
• Chhattisgarh state government has recently • This committee was formed under the chairmanship
launched 'Mahtari Vandan Yojana' scheme. of former President Ramnath Kovind.
• This scheme has been launched in Chhattisgarh to • This panel was formed on 2nd September 2023.
provide financial assistance of Rs 1000 per month in
• The report has been prepared by an eight-member
the form of monthly DBT to the eligible married committee headed by former President Kovind.
women of the state. Apart from the former President, Home Minister
• The scheme will provide benefits to all eligible Amit Shah and former MP Ghulam Nabi Azad are
married women of the state whose age is above 21 also included in the committee.
years as on 1st January 2024. Widows, divorced and 251. Where was the ‘Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara
abandoned women will also be eligible for this Samman Campaign' organized to commemorate the
scheme. 75th Republic Day?
• Under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, more than 70 A. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh B. Bikaner, Rajasthan
lakh DA sisters of Chhattisgarh were given financial
C. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh D. Mumbai,
assistance of Rs 1,000 every month.
Maharashtra
249. Which is the first state in India to implement a
Uniform Civil Code after independence? • Answer- B. Bikaner, Rajasthan
A. Kerala B. Goa • To commemorate the 75th year of India as a
C. Himachal Pradesh D. Uttarakhand republic, our Constitution, Hamara Samvidhan,
Hamara Samman Campaign was held on 9th March
• Answer- D. Uttarakhand 2024 in the city of Bikaner, Rajasthan.
• On 13th March 2024, President Droupadi Murmu • Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and Union
has given her assent to the Uttarakhand Uniform Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and
Civil Code (UCC) Bill under Article 201 of the Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal were present at the
Indian Constitution. event.
• The Uttarakhand Assembly passed the bill on 17 • The event honoured to host several eminent
February 2024. With the Bill becoming law, personalities and public figures to emphasize the
Uttarakhand became the first state in India to aims and objectives of 'Our Constitution, Our
implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) after Campaign'.
independence.
• The event is being held in Bikaner, Rajasthan, which
• Article 44 of the Indian Constitution provides that aims to set an example for other states and union
"the State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens territories to follow.
of India a uniform civil code throughout the 252. The government launched a pilot programme to
territory of India". provide timely medical care for road accidents.
Which of the following is correct regarding the same?
1EQ Monthly Current Affairs – MAR 2024 - Defense
1. Under this pilot program, cashless treatment up to • Bharat brand items are sold through National
Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of
a maximum of Rs 3.5 lakh per person per accident India (NAFED), National Cooperative Consumer
will be provided. Federation of India Limited (NCCF), Kendriya
Bhandar and e-commerce sites.
2. This pilot program has been started in
• The Government of India had set up the Price
Chandigarh. Stabilisation Fund in 2014-15. The fund is managed
A. 1 only B. 2 only by the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food
and Public Distribution.
254. Which state has the highest wage rate for unskilled
• Answer- B. 2 only workers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
Employment Guarantee Scheme in 2024-25?
• A pilot project aimed at providing cashless
treatment to road accident victims was launched by A. Haryana B. Uttar Pradesh
the Government of India. C. Rajasthan D. Maharashtra
• This pilot project has been launched by the Union • Answer- A. Haryana
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in
Chandigarh. • The Union Ministry of Rural Development notified
the annual wage rate revision for unskilled workers
• Under this pilot program, cashless treatment up to a
under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh per person will be provided
Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) for
for a maximum of 7 days from the date of accident.
2024-2025 on 28 March 2024.
• The government said the initiative is part of its
• The new wage rate will come into effect from 1 April
commitment to reduce deaths due to road accidents
2024.
and a legal mandate under Section 162 of the Motor
Vehicles Act, 1988. • The nationwide average MGNREGA wage for 2024-
25 will be Rs 289, an increase of Rs 28 per day from
• This initiative will be applicable to all road accidents
Rs 261 in 2023-24.
caused due to the use of motor vehicles on any
category of road. • Haryana has the highest wage rate among all states
and union territories at Rs 374. After this, the highest
• According to a report by the Union Ministry of Road
wage rate has been fixed in Goa at Rs 356 per day.
Transport and Highways, there were 4,61,312 road
accidents in 2022 in which 1,68,491 people died and • The lowest wage rate for unskilled workers is Rs 234
4,43,366 were injured. per day in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
253. Which agricultural commodity has recently been
included under the Price Stabilization Fund Scheme 14. Defense
by the Government of India? 255. India conducted 'Exercise Samudra Lakshman' with
A. Tur and Masoor B. Urad and Moong which country in February 2024?
C. Wheat and gram D. Wheat and rice A. Thailand B. Indonesia
• Answer- D. Wheat and rice C. Malaysia D. Sri Lanka
• As part of its retail intervention strategy to control • Answer- C. Malaysia

inflation, the Government of India has included • Navies of India and Malaysia conducted a joint
wheat and rice under the Price Stabilisation Fund exercise in Visakhapatnam under the third edition of
(PSF). 'Exercise Samudra Lakshman'.
• The move will help the government procure more • According to the Ministry of Defence, the maritime
wheat and rice from the Food Corporation of India exercise 'Samudra Lakshman' was conducted at
(FCI). Visakhapatnam from 28 February to 2 March 2024.
• The government through its agencies will sell these • The aim of the joint exercise is to strengthen the
rice and wheat flour under Bharat brand to the relationship between the two navies.
consumers in the market at highly subsidized prices.
• Indian Naval Ship Kiltan participated from India in
• So far, Government has introduced Bharat Atta, this maritime exercise. On behalf of Malaysia, Royal
Bharat Dal and Bharat Rice for retail sale under Malaysian Ship KD Lakir participated in the
Bharat brand. exercise.
256. Which of the following statement is correct? 258. Where will INS Jatayu be commissioned?
1. A milestone was achieved with two successful A. Minicoy, Lakshadweep B. Kodi, Lakshadweep
flight trials of the Very Short-Range Air Defence
C. Swarajdwip, Andaman D. Port Blair, Andaman
System (VSHORADS) missile conducted by DRDO
on February 28 and 29. • Answer- A. Minicoy, Lakshadweep
2. These tests were conducted from a ground-based • Naval Contingent Minicoy will be commissioned as
portable launcher off the coast of Odisha at the INS Jatayu on March 6, 2024 in the presence of
Integrated Test Range, Chandipur. Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff.
A. 1 only B. 2 only • The event marks a significant milestone in the
Navy's commitment to gradually enhance security
infrastructure in the strategically important
• Answer- C. 1 and 2 Lakshadweep Islands.
• The flight test of Very Short-Range Air Defence • Naval detachment Minicoy was established in early
System was successfully conducted by DRDO. 1980s under the command of Naval Officer-in-
charge (Lakshadweep).
• A milestone was achieved with two successful flight
trials of the Very Short Range Air Defence System • Minicoy is strategically located on sea lines of
(VSHORADS) missile conducted by the Defence communication.
Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) • The base will improve operational access and enable
on February 28 and 29. the Indian Navy to conduct anti-piracy and anti-
• The trials were conducted from a ground-based narcotics operations in the Western Arabian Sea
portable launcher off the coast of Odisha at the more effectively.
Integrated Test Range, Chandipur. 259. Indian Armed Forces is going to conduct a war
exercise named 'Bharat Shakti' at which place?
• These were accomplished with the aim of destroying
high-speed unmanned aerial targets under various A. Bhubaneswar, Odisha B. Jaisalmer,
interception scenarios. Rajasthan
• VSHORADS is a Man Portable Air Defense System C. Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh D. Chaubatia,
(MANPAD). Research Centre Bhavan, Hyderabad Uttarakhand
has developed and designed VShorads in
collaboration with other DRDO laboratories and • Answer- B. Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Indian industry partners. • The three armies of India are going to conduct the
257. 'Aditi Yojana' is related to which of the following largest 'Bharat-Shakti' exercise at Asia's largest field
fields? firing range located in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan.
A. Defence Sector B. Health Sector • Prime Minister Narendra Modi can also come to
Pokhran on 12 March 2024 to see this show of
C. Education Sector D. Space Technology
strength of the Indian Army.
• Answer- A. Defence Sector
• Bharat Shakti is a premier tri-services exercise in
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated which the Army, Air Force and Navy will make a
DefConnect 2024 in New Delhi to encourage spectacular display of firepower.
indigenous defence innovation. • In the exercise named 'Bharat-Shakti' at the Pokhran
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the 'ADITI Field Firing Range, the three Indian armies will
scheme' to promote innovations in critical and demonstrate the capability of the weapons made in
strategic defence technologies during DefConnect the country.
2024. • Top officers of the three armies, including Chief of
• Under the scheme, start-ups will be eligible to Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan, will participate
receive grant assistance of up to Rs 25 crore for their in the exercise to be held on March 12 in Pokhran.
research, development and innovation efforts in • In this exercise named 'Bharat Shakti', defense
defence technology. platforms and network-based systems prepared in
• Rs 750 crore has been allocated under this scheme India will be tested.
for the period 2023-24 to 2025-26. 260. To curb the issue of cattle smuggling, which state
• It will attract innovators and investors from India's police launched "Operation Kamdhenu"?
leading defence sector industries. A. Kerala B. Jharkhand
C. Tamil Nadu D. Jammu and Kashmir • Two factions of Muslim Conference declared illegal
associations in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Answer- D. Jammu and Kashmir
• The government has taken this decision under
• To curb the issue of cattle smuggling, the Jammu Section 3 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention)
and Kashmir Police launched "Operation Act, 1967.
Kamdhenu".
• It will come into force with immediate effect and
• A comprehensive strategy will be prepared to check will last for five years.
the activities of cattle smugglers.
• The government blamed the Muslim Conference
• Its main objective is not only to tackle smuggling Jammu and Kashmir (Summazi faction) for
activities but also to catch the masterminds behind indulging in activities detrimental to the sovereignty
these illegal acts. and integrity of India.
• Additionally, the assets of the accused will be • The group actively supported terrorist activities to
assessed as part of the investigation process. secede Jammu and Kashmir from the Indian Union.
• Under this operation, engine and chassis numbers, • Several criminal cases have been registered against
mobile numbers and Aadhaar card details of the the Summazi group and its members.
vehicles involved in smuggling will be documented.
• Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act: Its main
261. India's first ammunition-missile manufacturing
objective is to prevent unlawful activities and
complex by Adani Group was unveiled in which
state? associations in India.
A. Bihar B. Madhya Pradesh • It was last amended in 2019 as the Unlawful

Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019.
C. Haryana D. Uttar Pradesh
• It is also known as the "anti-terrorism law".
• Answer- D. Uttar Pradesh 263. Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved for
• India's first ammunition-missile manufacturing Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)
complex was unveiled by Adani Group in Uttar indigenous 5th generation stealth fighter project,
Pradesh. when did the AMCA project start?
A. 2014 B. 2011
• For the first time in the private sector, on February
26, Adani Defence and Aerospace opened two C. 2018 D. 2000
facilities in Kanpur for manufacturing ammunition
and missiles. • Answer- B. 2011
• Army Chief General Manoj Pande and Uttar • The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has given
Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath approval to the Defence Research and Development
inaugurated the twin facility complex spread over Organisation (DRDO) to manufacture Advanced
500 acres. In the first phase, 32 types of ammunition Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) for the Indian
were identified in 12 categories for manufacturing Air Force (IAF).
by the Indian industry. • AMCA is a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet. The
• Approval has already been received to develop five CCS has also approved procurement of 34 new
additional ammunition categories in the second Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv for the Indian
phase. Army and the Indian Coast Guard.
• The Kanpur campus is set to become one of the • The helicopters are manufactured by Hindustan
largest integrated ammunition manufacturing Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and have been in use
complexes in South Asia. since 2002.
262. The two factions of the ______ have been declared • The Indian Air Force (IAF) is working on a new
illegal associations. fighter jet called AMCA. The first prototype of this
jet is expected to be ready in four years, and it will
A. Muslim Conference in Jammu and Kashmir
take another year to make its first flight.
B. Jammu and Kashmir Awami National Conference
• The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)
C. Jamaat-e-Islami Kashmir project, which began in 2011, aims to create a
D. Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party stealthy, single-seat, twin-engine multirole fighter.
264. The joint exercise "Sea Defenders-2024" by US Coast
• Answer- A. Muslim Conference in Jammu and Guard Ship Bartholf and Indian Coast Guard is
Kashmir being held at which place?
A. Kochi B. Port Blair • The Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO) recently conducted the first
C. Bhubaneswar D. Lakshadweep
successful flight test of the indigenously developed
• Answer- B. Port Blair Agni-5 missile with multiple independently targeted
re-entry vehicle (MIRV).
• US Coast Guard Ship Bertholf visited Port Blair for
joint exercise "Sea Defenders-2024" with the Indian • Agni-5 missile is an intercontinental ballistic missile
Coast Guard. (ICBM) with a range of 5,500 to 5,800 km.
• Codenamed "Sea Defenders-2024" joint exercise • With the successful flight test of this missile, India's
conducted on March 9-10, 2024, off the coast of Port reach has now extended to about half of the world's
Blair. countries or half the world, including China and
Pakistan. This missile can hit targets more than 5
• The exercise simulates scenarios related to piracy
thousand kilometers away.
and asymmetric threats. This includes simulated
drone attacks on commercial merchant traffic, joint • This was the first flight test of indigenously
maritime search and rescue operations, major developed Agni-5 missile with Multiple
firefighting, marine pollution response and drug Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV)
prohibition exercises. technology.
• Additionally, a simulated medical evacuation was • Agni-5 missile is India's first surface-to-surface
conducted to increase preparedness in emergency missile. It is India's only intercontinental ballistic
situations. missile.
• The Legend-class United States Coast Guard Cutter 267. Exercise Cutlass Express 2024 was organized in which
(USCGC) Bertholf is equipped with advanced country?
technology and weaponry, including a helicopter A. Seychelles B. India
landing pad, state-of-the-art sensors and
C. Japan D. Australia
communications equipment.
265. INAS 334 'Seahawks' was commissioned at which • Answer- A. Seychelles
Indian Naval Station (INS) in March 2024?
• The multinational exercise 'Cutlass Express' 2024
A. INS Visakhapatnam B. INS Mormugao was held in Port Victoria, Seychelles from 26
February to 08 March 2024.
C. INS Surat D. INS Garud
• Indian Naval Ship INS Teer represented the Indian
• Answer- D. INS Garud contingent. 16 countries participated in the exercise.
• The Indian Navy's first MH60R squadron, INAS 334 • The Indian Navy has been participating in this
'Seahawks', was commissioned on March 6, 2024, at exercise since 2019.
INS Garud, Southern Naval Command, Kochi.
Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, was • The exercise culminated in a closing ceremony held
also present during the historic event. at the Seychelles Defence Academy, Ile Perseverance
on 08 March 2024.
• INAS 334 is the first squadron of MH-60R
helicopters. It is also known as 'Seahawks'. • The Republic of Seychelles is an island African
country located in the western Indian Ocean. It
• These helicopters were procured under an consists of about 115 islands.
agreement signed with the United States
268. Where has the Indian Army set up its first Apache
government in February 2020.
helicopter squadron?
• MH-60R 'Seahawk' is a seared variant of the Black
A. Jodhpur B. Lucknow
Hawk helicopter.
C. Hyderabad D. New Delhi
• A new squadron was inducted into the Indian Navy
fleet Air Force on March 6, 2024. • Answer- A. Jodhpur
266. Which missile was successfully tested with MIRV • In a significant step towards strengthening India's
technology recently? defence capability along the western border, the
A. Trident B. Agni-4 Indian Army has established its first Apache
helicopter squadron equipped with Apache AH-64
C. Nag D. Agni-5
attack helicopter in Jodhpur on 15 March 2024.
• Answer- D. Agni-5
• The squadron, comprising six Apache helicopters, A. Bangladesh B. United States
will be operated by the Aviation Corps of the Indian
C. Australia D. Seychelles
Army.
• The Indian Air Force currently operates 22 Apache • Answer- B. United States
AH-64 attack helicopters. • The exercise 'Tiger Triumph-24' between India and
• The Indian government in 2018 signed a contract to the US is being organized on the eastern seaboard
buy 6 additional Apache AH-64 attack helicopters from 18 to 31 March.
from the USA, for use by the Indian Army. • 'Tiger Triumph-24' is in keeping with the India-US
269. Where has the Indian Navy established its first partnership. It is a bilateral tri-service Humanitarian
independent headquarters? Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) military
exercise between the two countries.
A. Kochi B. Delhi
• Indian Navy Integral Helicopters and Ships with
C. Goa D. Chennai
Landing Craft, Indian Navy Aircraft, Indian Army
• Answer- B. Delhi Personnel and Vehicles and Indian Air Force
Aircraft and Helicopters along with Rapid Action
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated the Medical Team (RAMT) will participate in the
'Nausena Bhawan'. It is the new state-of-the-art exercise.
headquarters of the Indian Navy at Delhi
Cantonment. • The first ever India-US joint tri-services
humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise,
• The Navy previously operated from 13 different 'Tiger Triumph' was conducted from November 13-
locations. 21, 2019.
• The headquarters building has three wings and four • The first Tiger Triumph was held off the coasts of
floors. Visakhapatnam and Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh.
• The building complex integrates solar power 272. India has launched Operation Indravati to evacuate
generation system and advanced building materials. its citizens from which country?
• It is equipped with state-of-the-art integrated A. Yemen B. Haiti
building management system.
C. Sudan D. Israel
• It has got Green Rating IV under the Integrated
Habitability Assessment. • Answer- B. Haiti
270. India is participating in the joint military exercise • Operation Indravati has been launched from India.
'Lamitie-2024' with which country? The operation has been launched to evacuate Indian
A. Russia B. Seychelles nationals from Haiti to the Dominican Republic.
C. Australia D. India • External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar said that

12 Indians have been evacuated on 21 March.
• Answer- B. Seychelles
• The Caribbean nation of Haiti has been plagued by
• The joint military exercise "Lamitie-2024" widespread gang violence for more than two years
commenced from March 18 to 27. since the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in
July 2021.
• An Indian Army contingent will participate in the
10th edition of joint military exercise "Lamitie" with • On February 29, gangs in Haiti began attacking
the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince.
• Exercise "Lamitie-2024" is important to promote • Haiti declared a state of emergency on March 3.
cooperation between India and Seychelles. Haiti's acting Prime Minister Ariel Henry is
currently in exile in Puerto Rico.
• The word 'Lamitie' in the Creole language means
'friendship'. • 75 to 90 Indians are to be rescued in Haiti.
• 45 soldiers of the famous Gorkha Rifles of the Indian 273. India conducts IMT Trilat exercise with which
Army are participating in this exercise. countries?
• The main objective of the exercise is to improve A. Tanzania and Mozambique B. Russia and
interoperability in sub-conventional operation Saudi Arabia
within semi-urban environments. C. Thailand and Indonesia D. Bangladesh and Sri
271. India held 'Tiger Triumph – 24' with which country Lanka
in March 2024?
1EQ Monthly Current Affairs – MAR 2024 - Agreements and MoU
• Answer- A. Tanzania and Mozambique • A defence cooperation agreement has been signed
between China and Maldives to promote strong
• The second edition of India-Mozambique-Tanzania bilateral relations.
(IMT) Trilateral (Trilat) exercise is being conducted
from 21-29 March 2024. • After the diplomatic dispute with India, the
Maldives is going to get free military assistance from
• This year, it is being held at the ports of Zanzibar in China.
Tanzania and Maputo in Mozambique.
• The development came a day after Maldivian
• India is being represented by INS Tir and INS President Mohamed Muaizzu set a deadline for the
Sujatha in the IMT Trilateral (Trilat) exercise. withdrawal of the first group of Indian military
• It is a joint maritime exercise taking place from 21-29 personnel.
March 2024. The current version of the exercise is • Maldivian Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan
planned in two phases. Maumoon and China's Major General Zhang
• The exercise will conclude with joint details in Baoqun discussed ways to enhance defence
Nakala (Mozambique). cooperation.
• The first exercise of IMT Trilat took place in October • China has also gifted 12 eco-friendly ambulances to
2022. This first edition was organized in Tanzania the Maldives.
and Mozambique. 276. The Karnataka government has announced the
274. A database to record crimes against UN peacekeepers setting up of a state-of-the-art AI centre in the state?
has been launched by India. Which of the following A. International Court of Justice
statements is correct regarding it?
B. World Economic Forum
1. The launch of this database was announced at the
C. World Bank D. UNICEF
meeting of the India-led Group of Friends (GoF).
• Answer- B. World Economic Forum
2. It will help member countries to monitor and
• The Karnataka state government, in a strategic
resolve cases of malicious acts against peacekeepers.
alliance with the World Economic Forum (WEF), has
A. 1 only B. 2 only announced the setting up of a state-of-the-art AI
centre in the state.
• It will be the only centre of the World Economic
• Answer- C. 1 and 2 Forum dedicated to Artificial Intelligence in India.
• A database was launched by India to record crimes • It will be part of the World Economic Forum Centre
against UN peacekeepers. for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR).
• This new database is designed to record crimes • The centre will play an important role in
against UN peacekeepers and monitor progress in establishing industry-academia networks and
holding perpetrators accountable. facilitating the exchange of technological trends.
• The launch of this database was announced at a • Bengaluru is considered one of the top five cities
meeting of the India-led Group of Friends (GOF). globally for Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• The database will act as an online repository, 277. With which of the following has the Reserve Bank of
empowering secretariat missions. India signed an agreement to promote the use of local
currencies?
• It will help member countries to monitor and resolve
cases of malicious acts against peacekeepers. A. Bank Indonesia B. Asian
Development Bank
15. Agreements and MoU
C. New Development Bank D. World Bank
275. Maldives signed defence cooperation agreement with
• Answer- A. Bank Indonesia
which of the following country?
A. India B. Iran • The Reserve Bank of India and Bank Indonesia (BI)
have signed a MoU in Mumbai to promote the use of
C. Pakistan D. China local currencies.
• Answer- D. China • The MoU was signed by Reserve Bank of India
Governor Shaktikanta Das and Bank Indonesia
Governor Perry Wargio.
1EQ Monthly Current Affairs – MAR 2024 - Miscellaneous Current Affairs
• The objective of the MoU is to promote the use of the A. Dhanuka Agritech Limited B. Agrixlab
Indian rupee and the Indonesian rupiah bilaterally,
C. Croppall D. Arao Agritech
the RBI said. This will help in strengthening
financial integration as well as promoting trade • Answer- A. Dhanuka Agritech Limited
between India and Indonesia.
• The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
• The MoU covers all current account transactions, and Dhanuka Agritech Limited have signed a
permitted capital account transactions and any other Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
economic and financial transactions as agreed by
• Dr. U.S. Gautam, Deputy Director General
both the countries. It will enable exporters and
(Agricultural Extension), ICAR and Dr. R.G.
importers to invoice and make payments in their
Gautam, Chairman, Dhanuka Agritech Limited.
respective domestic currencies.
Agarwal signed this MoU on behalf of the affiliated
278. The Ministry of Jal Shakti and 12 technical education organizations on March 19, 2024.
institutions have signed an agreement for research
and academic collaboration towards basin • The objective of this agreement is to bring new
management of how many rivers? technology to the farmers using the expertise of both
the institutions.
A. Ten B. Six
• Under this, Dhanuka Agritech will provide training
C. Twelve D. Eight
related to agricultural production to small farmers.
• Answer- B. Six 281. Which countries have signed a new agreement to
build Australia's SSN-AUKUS submarines?
• The Ministry of Jal Shakti and 12 technical education
institutions have signed an agreement. The MoU A. France, Germany and Australia
provides for research and academic cooperation B. America, UK and Australia
towards basin management of six rivers.
C. India, Australia and Canada
• These six rivers are Narmada, Godavari, Mahanadi,
Krishna, Kaveri and Periyar. D. America, France and Australia
• The agreement was signed under the National River • Answer- B. America, UK and Australia
Conservation Plan.
• The US, UK and Australia signed a new agreement
• Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that to build Australia's SSN-AUKUS submarines.
Namami Gange Mission has been listed by UNESCO
among the ten best conservation and restoration • This agreement between the United States, the
campaigns in the world. United Kingdom, and Australia is an important
milestone in the effort for defense cooperation.
• The minister said that PM Modi linked river
conservation with livelihood and gave the principle • Australia's ASC and UK-based BAE Systems will
of Arth Ganga. build SSN-AUKUS submarines for the Royal
Australian Navy under a new trilateral security
279. The Ministry of Rural Development has signed an partnership.
agreement with which of the following with an aim
to make women self-reliant? • These submarines will be capable of intelligence,
surveillance, underwater warfare and strike
A. Asian Development Bank B. J-PAL
missions. This will provide maximum
C. World Bank D. NITI Aayog interoperability between AUKUS partners.
• Answer- B. J-PAL • SSN-AUKUS will strengthen military capabilities
and promote stability and security in the Indo-
• The Ministry of Rural Development, Government of Pacific.
India has signed an MoU with Abdul Latif Jameel
Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), South Asia. 16. Miscellaneous Current Affairs
• JPAL will act as a knowledge partner on inclusive
282. 'Risa' is a tribal dress from which state, which was
growth to bring rural poor women on the path to
recently awarded the GI tag?
self-reliance.
A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Tripura
• J-PAL is a global research center that works on
issues related to poverty. C. Assam D. Meghalaya
280. With whom has the Indian Council of Agricultural • Answer- B. Tripura
Research signed an agreement for new technology in
the agriculture sector?
• Tripura's tribal attire 'Risa' has been given GI tag. • NHF aims to highlight innovations towards
Risa is known for its stunning and stylish design, increasing farmers' income, advocating for water
distinctive multi-color combinations, and lasting conservation and sustainable practices.
textures.
• It was organized by Indian Institute of Horticultural
• It also holds great importance for the art of Tripuri. Research, Bengaluru and Society for Promotion of
Tripuri tribal women make all the clothes including Horticulture.
risa with the help of loincloth looms. They make 285. ZSI has named a newly discovered species of head-
rhesa from multicolored warp and weft threads on shielded sea slug after _____________.
looms and create the most amazing, stylish designs.
A. M. S. Swaminathan B. Narendra Modi
• Odisha's unique Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi (Silver
Filagry) and Banglar muslin were given GI tag. C. Draupadi Murmu D. P. V. Narasimha Rao
• The Odisha State Cooperative Handicrafts • Answer- C. Draupadi Murmu

Corporation Limited had requested the GI tag for • ZSI has named the newly discovered species of
the famous silver tarkashi on July 1, 2021. head-shielded sea slug after Draupadi Murmu.
283. The Supreme Court ended the exemption of MPs
• Scientists at the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
taking bribes for voting. Members of Parliament
have discovered a new species of head-shielded sea
(MPs) are protected from prosecution under which
article? slugs from the Bay of Bengal.
A. Article 123 B. Article 105 • This new species discovered off the coast of Udaipur
and Digha in Odisha and West Bengal has been
C. Article 108 D. Article 143 named 'Melanoclamis Draupadi'.
• Answer- B. Article 105 • This species is a small invertebrate with a maximum
length of up to 7 mm. It is grayish-black with a ruby-
• In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ended
red spot on the back end.
the exemption of MPs taking bribes to vote.
• The spread of this species is currently recorded
• A seven-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief
within 3 km radius of Digha-Udaipur coast.
Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud upheld the
plea of P.V. Ramachandra. The Supreme Court's 286. Gorasam Kora Festival was celebrated from March 7
1998 judgment in the Narasimha Rao vs State case to March 10 in which state?
was set aside. A. Meghalaya B. Assam
• The Supreme Court ruled that "bribery is not C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Himachal Pradesh
protected by parliamentary privileges".
• Answer- C. Arunachal Pradesh
• Article 105(2) of the Indian Constitution deals with
immunity from prosecution of MPs. Article 194(2) • From March 7 to March 10, the Gorasam Kora
gives protection to legislators. Festival was celebrated at Gemithang in Tawang
district of Arunachal Pradesh.
284. Where was the National Horticulture Fair 2024
organized in March 2024? • The festival symbolizes the abiding friendship
A. Hyderabad B. Indore between India and Bhutan and highlights the
cultural richness of the region.
C. Bengaluru D. Jaipur
• The local community organised the festival in
• Answer- C. Bengaluru collaboration with the civil authorities and the
Indian Army.
• The National Horticulture Fair (NHF) 2024, was held
in Bengaluru. NHF 2024 was organized by the • This year, the festival was celebrated with the theme
Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) 'Zero Waste Festival' and members of Forward and
from 5th to 7th March 2024. Beyond Foundation conducted a cleanliness drive.
• The three-day NHF organized by IIHR began in • In the four-day event, the monks at the Goram
Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru. Church chanted holy mantras and performed
traditional Buddhist rituals.
• The theme of NHF 2024 is 'Next Generation
Technology-Based Horticulture for Sustainable 287. With the operation of 10 new Vande Bharat trains
Development'. recently, how many Vande Bharat trains are now
running across India?
A. 100 B. 102
C. 110 D. 105 A. Canada B. Malaysia
• Answer- B. 102 C. Thailand D. Myanmar
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off • Answer- C. Thailand

10 new Vande Bharat trains on 12 March.
• A team of researchers in Thailand's Cang Krachan
• On March 12, PM Modi inaugurated 6000 projects National Park has discovered a new species of
worth more than 85 thousand crores, dedicated to scorpion with eight eyes and legs.
the nation and laid the foundation stone from
• They studied three adult males and one adult female
Ahmedabad.
of this species.
• North Central Railway operated two Vande Bharat
• These scorpions have been named Euscorpiops
trains for the first time on March 12. One of these
Crunchen after the Keng Krachan National Park in
Vande Bharat will run from Prayagraj Junction while
Thailand.
the second Vande Bharat will run from Khajuraho
Railway Station to Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway • Euscorpiops crunch The Scorpion species has most
Station. of the characteristics of Eubiganus Euscorpiopes.
• After the induction of 10 new Vande Bharat trains, a • According to the study, all scorpion species reported
total of 102 Vande Bharat trains are now running in Thailand are considered endemic to their habitat.
across India, covering more than 250 districts of the 290. Which state's 'Majuli masks' and 'manuscript
country. paintings' got GI tag status in March 2024?
• The country's first 'Vande Bharat Express' train was A. Telangana B. West Bengal
flagged off by PM Narendra Modi in February 2019
C. Manipur D. Assam
on the New Delhi – Kanpur – Allahabad – Varanasi
route. • Answer- D. Assam
288. Which of the following statement is correct? • Majuli masks and manuscript paintings of Assam
were accorded GI status for promoting and
1. Maharashtra government has decided to change
preserving cultural importance.
the name of Ahmednagar district to Rajgarh.
• Similarly, the traditional crochet lace craft of
2. Velha tehsil has been renamed as Ahilya Nagar. Narsapur in Andhra Pradesh was given the status of
Geographical Indication to maintain its unique
A. 1 only B. 2 only identity while protecting it from machine-made lace
C. 1 and 2 D. None of these products of China.
• The objective of these GI tags is to revive and
• Answer- D. None of these
promote traditional crafts thereby ensuring
• The Maharashtra government decided to rename preservation of their timeless heritage.
Ahmednagar district as Ahilya Nagar and Velha
• Crochet lace craft started in the year 1844 In the
tehsil as Rajgarh.
early 1900s more than 2,000 women were involved
• Ahilyanagar is named after Ahilyabai Holkar. She in lace crafts in the Godavari region.
was the most able ruler of the Malwa province in the
• The use of these handmade Majuli masks was
18th century.
introduced by the 15th-16th century reformer saint
• Ahilyabai was born on May 31, 1725 in Ahmednagar Srimanta Sankardeva.
district of Maharashtra.
• Majuli manuscript painting, Pala art refers to the
• The name of Velha tehsil has been changed to style of Buddhist art that developed in the Pala
Rajgarh. It was the first capital of the Maratha Empire (8th-12th centuries) of eastern India. Which
Empire under Shivaji. is closely linked to the Vaishnava culture of the
• The state cabinet also approved renaming of eight island centered on worship.
suburban railway stations in Mumbai. 291. Scientists have discovered a 'giant' volcano on which
planet?
• Maharashtra Cabinet approves new Marathi
language policy. The aim is to make Maratha a A. Jupiter B. Mars
language of knowledge acquisition and employment C. Saturn D. Venus
in the next 25 years.
• Answer- B. Mars
289. A new species of scorpion with eight eyes and legs
has been discovered in which country? • Scientists have discovered a 'giant' volcano on Mars.
• This huge volcano named 'Noctis volcano' is • The initial capacity of the factory will be 7GWh,
situated at an altitude of 29,600 feet and is spread which will increase to 20 GWH by 2026.
over about 450 kilometers in width.
• Goodenough Energy is India's leading manufacturer
• The volcano's location is just south of the equator of of battery energy storage systems.
Mars, in eastern Noctis labyrinthus, west of Valles
• Their BESS Gigafactory in J&K produces advanced
Marineris, in the planet's vast valley system.
battery energy storage systems that aim to reduce
• Data from several missions including NASA's carbon emissions and empower industries in
Mariner 9, Viking Orbiter 1 and 2, Mars Global achieving their green targets.
Surveyor, Mars Odyssey and Mars Reconnaissance
• Goodenough Energy aims to support India's goal of
Orbiter have been used to make this discovery.
achieving net-zero emissions.
• ESA's European Space Agency's Mars Express
• Goodenough Energy has a world-class R&D facility
mission was also a part of this effort.
in Greater Noida and aims to create a strong
• Given its enormous size and complex volcanic ecosystem for BESS technologies in India.
history, it is believed that Noctis volcano has been 294. The new species of isopod discovered in Kollam is
active from ancient times to relatively recently. named after whom?
292. The National Commission for Women and _______ A. DRDO B. ISRO
signed a MoU to control human trafficking.
C. Draupadi Murmu D. APJ Abdul Kalam
A. Central Reserve Police Force
B. Central Bureau of Investigation • Answer- B. ISRO
C. Indian Railways • Researchers have discovered a new species of isopod

deep in the sea off the Kerala coast and named it
D. Central Vigilance Commission after the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
• Answer- C. Indian Railways • A recent discovery has revealed a new species of
isopod in the deep sea off the Kollam coast of
• The National Commission for Women (NCW) and
Kerala. It is a small crustacean of the Brucethoa
the Railway Protection Force have signed a MoU to
species that eats fish, and was found at the base of
prevent and combat human trafficking.
the gill cavity of spinjaw greeneye.
• Railway Protection Force personnel at Railway
• The new species discovered is the second
Stations play an important role in crime against
documented species within the genus found in
women and children.
India, and has been named Brusthoa ISRO in
• 70 percent of human trafficking cases involve recognition of the Indian space agency's impressive
women and girls. space missions.
• The main objective of this MoU is to provide a safe • Females of this species are generally larger than
travel experience to women. The Railway Protection males, measuring 19 mm in length and 6 mm wider
Force will ensure that the railway network is not than males, about half the size.
used for any atrocities against women including 295. Which country became India's fifth-largest crude oil
trafficking. supplier in February 2024?
• The National Commission for Women is the A. Kuwait B. Venezuela
statutory body that usually advises the government
on all policy matters affecting women. C. UAE D. Libya
293. Where will India's first battery energy storage • Answer- B. Venezuela
gigafactory come up?
• Venezuela became India's fifth-largest crude oil
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Jammu and Kashmir supplier in February 2024.
C. Telangana D. Chhattisgarh • Venezuela is the country with the world's largest
proven oil reserves (300 billion barrels).
• Answer- B. Jammu and Kashmir
• In January 2024, India became the largest buyer of
• Goodenough Energy is planning to build India's
crude oil from Venezuela.
largest factory for battery energy storage systems
(BESS) gigafactories to ensure the stability of the • This happened after the US lifted the sanctions
power grid. imposed on Venezuela for six months from 18
October 2023.
• However, the re-imposition of US sanctions after • It also includes the grave of Gunner Berkil in Jhansi
April 18 could impact trade. district, a cemetery at Gaughat in Lucknow and the
Telia Nala Buddhist ruins in Varanasi.
• As of 2019, India was the third-largest buyer of
crude oil from Venezuela after the US and China. • The exact location of these monuments or their
present physical location is not known.
• Venezuela contributes only 4-5% to India's total
imports. • Currently, there are 3,693 monuments under the
296. The Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and purview of the ASI, which will come down to 3,675
Child Hospital was inaugurated by Prime Minister in the next few weeks when the deletion process is
Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bhutan completed.
H.E. Tshering Tobgay. It was built in _______. 298. Recently 900 years old Kannada inscription of
A. Gelefu B. Punakha Kalyana Chalukya dynasty was found in which state?
A. Kerala B. Telangana
C. Paro D. Thimphu
C. Tamil Nadu D. Karnataka
• Answer- D. Thimphu
• Answer- B. Telangana
• Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and
Child Hospital was inaugurated. • A 900-year-old Kannada inscription from the
• The Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and Kalyana Chalukya dynasty was found in Jadcherla
Child Hospital was inaugurated by Prime Minister mandal of Mahabubnagar district of Telangana.
Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bhutan • Archaeologist and CEO of Plach India Foundation E
H.E. Tshering Tobgay. Shivanagi Reddy said the inscription was found
• This state-of-the-art hospital has been built in during a campaign 'Preserve heritage for future
Thimphu with the assistance of the Government of generations’.
India. • On a careful reading of the inscription, it was
• Government of India has provided assistance for revealed that it was issued on June 8, 1134 A.D.
development of 150 bedded Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema (Friday) by the customs officials of Tailapa-III, son of
Wangchuck Mother and Child Hospital in two the Kalyana Chalukya emperor 'Bhulokamalla'
phases. Someshvara-III.
• The first phase of this hospital was constructed at a • It also holds the record of waiving off the income
cost of Rs 22 crore and it has been operational since earned from toll taxes called Vaddarvula and
2019. Hejunka for the monolithic lamp and incense of
Lord Somnath.
297. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has
decided to remove ____ "centrally protected 299. The trailer and song of the first Hindi film____made
monuments" from the list. on the subject of Artificial Intelligence was launched
in Mumbai.
A. 15 B. 18
A. 'Fatah' B. 'Irah'
C. 22 D. 20
C. 'AI' D. 'Art'
• Answer- B. 18
• Answer- B. 'Irah'
• The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has
decided to remove 18 "centrally protected • There has been a lot of discussion about Artificial
monuments" from the list. Intelligence (AI) in recent times. The trailer and song
launch of the first Hindi film on the subject 'Irah'
• ASI has assessed that these are not of national was held in Mumbai.
importance.
• The film stars Rohit Bose Roy, Rajesh Sharma,
• These 18 monuments are part of the earlier list of Karishma Kotak and Rakshit Bhandari.
monuments that the ASI had said were
"unattainable". • The film is produced by Big Films Media and
directed by Sam Bhattacharjee.
• The monuments that are now facing deletion from
the list include the medieval highway landmark • Produced by Big Films Media and directed by Sam
recorded as Kos Minar No. 13 in Haryana's Mujesar Bhattacharjee, the film is set to release in theatres
village and the Barakhamba cemetery in Delhi. across the country on 4th April through Implex
Digital Theatrical Distribution.
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• The trailer of the movie "IRAH" shows the misuse of
AI technology, highlighting its negative aspects.
• The film is slated to release on April 4.

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• The Free Movement Regime (FMR) on Myanmar's • Answer- D. Margrethe II

C. GSLV MK-III D. Falcon-9 A. Felix Tshisekedi B. Elizabeth Born

• Answer- B. PSLV-C57 C. Xavier Miley D. Gabriel Atal

A. Argentina B. India A. Tianwen-1 B. Deep Space 2

C. Belgium D. South Korea C. Peregrine-1 D. Mars 3

• Answer- B. India • Answer- C. Peregrine-1

A. Burkina Faso B. Mali • Sagar Parikrama Phase-10 will be conducted from

A. Kolkata B. Gandhinagar • Answer- C. Krishnarajasagar

C. Mumbai D. Kochi • The Karnataka High Court banned mining activities

• A three-year Memorandum of Understanding A. Namdapha Tiger Reserve

• Answer- B. Ayodhya • The International Union for Conservation of Nature

A. Kurnool B. Nellore • The Central Board of Direct Taxes has released a

• Olympians Deepak Punia (86kg) and Yash (74kg), A. Uttarakhand B Maharashtra

• Answer- B. Maharashtra • The announcement was made by Sri Lankan

• The World Customs Organization is headquartered 8. Summits and Conferences

A. 6.9% B. 6.5% C. 2018 D. 2014

C. 7.1% D. 6.7% • Answer- B. 2020

• Answer- C. 7.1% • Around 1.25 crore property cards have been

A. Punjab B. Odisha • The Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended the

A. Ugram B. Sako TRG-42 C. Air-to-air D. Air-to-surface

C. A.K. 203 D. IMI Galil • Answer- B. Surface-to-air

15. Agreements and MoU • Answer- A. Nepal

• The cyclone in the American continent is called • Answer- B. ‘Vulnerable’

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A. Ganga B. Kaveri • Answer- B. Abu Dhabi, UAE

C. Maryam Nawaz D. Mahira Khan • NITI Aayog has prepared an economic

A. IIT Delhi B. IIT Guwahati A. Nagaland B. Assam

C. IIT Chennai D. IIT Hyderabad C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Meghalaya

• Answer- B. IIT Guwahati • Answer- B. Assam

C. Tamil Nadu D. Maharashtra • The Department of School Education and Literacy,

A. Lucknow B. Agartala • Bapu's biography will be shown to the tourists

A. Narendra Modi B. Jagdeep Dhankhar A. Madhya Pradesh B. Telangana

C. Bhupender Yadav D. Draupadi Murmu C. Assam D. Rajasthan

• Answer- B. Jagdeep Dhankhar • Answer- B. Telangana

C. Ahmedabad D. Visakhapatnam • A 2 km stretch of river Sarju has been proposed for

C. Om Birla D. Narendra Modi • The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to

C. 2035 D. 2030 • Speaking on the occasion, PM Modi said that

• According to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa 3. Sports

A. Fifth B. Fourth • Answer- D. Gulmarg

• Answer- A. Ravichandran Ashwin • In an unprecedented move for Indian cricket,

• In the fourth Test match being played in Ranchi, R • Answer- C. Nepal

A. Celestial Body B. Cloud C. Athens 2004 D. London 2012

C. Cosmid D. Climate Change • Answer- B. Beijing 2008

• Answer- B. Cloud • India's first individual Olympic gold medallist