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Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 1 February 2024

1. Which Indian state recently launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan’ to support women entrepreneurs?

a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Maharashtra
d) Rajasthan
Answer: b) Bihar

·         The scheme aims to provide financial assistance and training to women self-help groups (SHGs) to boost entrepreneurship.

2. The RBI has proposed stricter regulations for which type of financial institutions to curb evergreening of loans?

a) Payment Banks
b) Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)
c) Small Finance Banks
d) Cooperative Banks
Answer: b) Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)

·         The move aims to prevent evergreening (masking bad loans) by NBFCs through stricter disclosure norms.

3. Which country recently became the first in the world to approve the ‘Dengue’ vaccine ‘Qdenga’ for general public use?

a) Brazil
b) India
c) Indonesia
d) Thailand
Answer: c) Indonesia

·         The vaccine, developed by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, has been approved for use in individuals aged 6-45.

4. The ‘Exercise Vayu Shakti-2024’, showcasing India’s air power, was conducted in which state?

a) Rajasthan
b) Punjab
c) Gujarat
d) Odisha
Answer: a) Rajasthan (Pokhran range)

·         The exercise demonstrated the capabilities of the Indian Air Force, including Rafale and Tejas aircraft.

5. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court?

a) Justice Prasanna B. Varale
b) Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka
c) Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
d) Justice A.S. Bopanna
Answer: a) Justice Prasanna B. Varale

·         He is the first Dalit Chief Justice of the Karnataka HC.

6. The ‘National Creators Award’, aimed at celebrating digital influencers, was recently announced by which ministry?

a) Ministry of Electronics & IT
b) Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
c) Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
d) Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Answer: b) Ministry of Information & Broadcasting

·         The awards will recognize excellence in fields like storytelling, social change, and gaming.

7. Which country recently signed a mutual visa exemption agreement with India, allowing visa-free travel for up to 90 days?

a) Maldives
b) Sri Lanka
c) Vietnam
d) Malaysia
Answer: c) Vietnam

·         The agreement aims to boost tourism and business exchanges between the two nations.

8. The ‘Khelo India Youth Games 2024’ will be hosted by which state?

a) Tamil Nadu
b) Maharashtra
c) Haryana
d) Karnataka
Answer: a) Tamil Nadu (Chennai)

·         The event will feature over 5,000 athletes competing in various sports.

9. The ‘World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day’ is observed on which date?

a) January 28
b) January 30
c) February 1
d) February 4
Answer: b) January 30

·         The day aims to raise awareness about diseases like dengue, leprosy, and rabies.

10. Which Indian city recently hosted the ‘India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise ‘Sada Tanseeq’?

a) Jodhpur
b) Bikaner
c) Lucknow
d) Bengaluru
Answer: a) Rajasthan (Mahajan field firing range)

·         The exercise focused on counter-terrorism and interoperability between the two armies.


Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 2 February 2024


1. Which Indian state recently announced the ‘Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana’ to provide financial assistance to women?

a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Chhattisgarh
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Gujarat
Answer: a) Madhya Pradesh

·         The scheme offers ₹1,250/month to eligible women, expanding on an earlier initiative.


2. The RBI increased the UPI transaction limit for payments to hospitals and educational institutions to:

a) ₹1 lakh
b) ₹2.5 lakh
c) ₹5 lakh
d) ₹10 lakh
Answer: c) ₹5 lakh

·         The hike aims to facilitate higher-value digital payments in critical sectors.


3. Which country recently launched the ‘World’s First Wooden Satellite’ named LignoSat?

a) USA
b) Japan
c) Sweden
d) Finland
Answer: b) Japan

·         Developed by Kyoto University, it aims to reduce space debris by burning up harmlessly on re-entry.


4. The ‘National Green Hydrogen Mission’ recently approved incentives worth ₹4,500 crore for which sector?

a) Solar Energy
b) Electrolyzer Manufacturing
c) Wind Energy
d) Battery Storage
Answer: b) Electrolyzer Manufacturing

·         The move aims to boost domestic production of green hydrogen.


5. Who was appointed as the new Chief of the Indian Coast Guard?

a) Rakesh Pal
b) Virender Singh Pathania
c) Dinesh K. Tripathi
d) R. Hari Kumar
Answer: b) Virender Singh Pathania

·         He succeeds Director General Rakesh Pal.


6. The ‘Khelo India Winter Games 2024’ will be held in which Union Territory?

a) Ladakh
b) Jammu & Kashmir
c) Chandigarh
d) Puducherry
Answer: b) Jammu & Kashmir (Gulmarg)

·         The event features sports like skiing, ice hockey, and snowboarding.


7. Which country became the first in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage in 2024?

a) Taiwan
b) Thailand
c) Nepal
d) Japan
Answer: b) Thailand

·         The cabinet approved a marriage equality bill on 2 February.


8. The ‘Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024’ was held in which city?

a) Surat
b) Ahmedabad
c) Gandhinagar
d) Vadodara
Answer: c) Gandhinagar

·         The summit focused on investments in sectors like renewables and semiconductors.


9. Which organization released the ‘Global Economic Prospects Report 2024’?

a) IMF
b) World Bank
c) WTO
d) UNDP
Answer: b) World Bank

·         The report projects India’s GDP growth at 6.3% for 2024-25.


10. The ‘INS Sandhayak’, commissioned recently, is a:

a) Stealth Destroyer
b) Survey Vessel
c) Nuclear Submarine
d) Aircraft Carrier
Answer: b) Survey Vessel

·         It is the first of four survey ships built under Project 17A.


Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 3 February 2024


1. Which Indian state recently launched the ‘Pracheta’ scheme to promote reading habits among schoolchildren?

a) Kerala
b) Karnataka
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Maharashtra
 Answer: a) Kerala

·         The initiative provides free library memberships and books to students from classes 5 to 12.


2. The RBI has proposed a new framework to regulate which type of digital lending platforms?

a) Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending
b) Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)
c) Cryptocurrency exchanges
d) All of the above
 Answer: b) Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)

·         The draft guidelines aim to ensure transparency and prevent excessive debt burdens on consumers.


3. Which country recently tested its first electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) for carriers?

a) USA
b) China
c) Russia
d) India
 Answer: b) China

·         The technology, similar to the US Navy’s EMALS, was tested on the Fujian aircraft carrier.


4. The ‘Maitri Setu’ bridge, recently in the news, connects India with which neighboring country?

a) Nepal
b) Bangladesh
c) Myanmar
d) Bhutan
 Answer: b) Bangladesh

·         The bridge links Sabroom (Tripura) with Ramgarh (Bangladesh), boosting trade and connectivity.


5. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Patna High Court?

a) Justice K. Vinod Chandran
b) Justice Sanjay Karol
c) Justice Vipin Sanghi
d) Justice Sheel Nagu
 Answer: a) Justice K. Vinod Chandran

·         He was transferred from the Madras High Court.


6. The ‘World Wetlands Day 2024’ was observed with the theme:

a) Wetlands and Water
b) Wetlands Restoration for a Sustainable Future
c) Wetlands and Human Wellbeing
d) Wetlands Action for People and Nature
 Answer: c) Wetlands and Human Wellbeing

·         The day highlights the ecological importance of wetlands (observed on 2 February).


7. Which Indian company signed an MoU with NASA to develop a next-gen space-suit for the Artemis program?

a) ISRO
b) HAL
c) Tata Advanced Systems
d) SpaceX
 Answer: b) HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited)

·         The collaboration aims to support NASA’s 2025 Moon mission.


8. The ‘Khelo India University Games 2024’ will be hosted by which state?

a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Assam
c) Odisha
d) Haryana
 Answer: b) Assam (Guwahati)

·         Over 4,000 athletes from 200+ universities will compete.


9. Which country recently banned the use of TikTok for government employees?

a) Australia
b) Canada
c) France
d) All of the above
 Answer: d) All of the above

·         Over 40 countries have imposed partial or complete bans on TikTok due to data privacy concerns.


10. The ‘India Energy Week 2024’ was held in which city?

a) New Delhi
b) Bengaluru
c) Goa
d) Hyderabad
 Answer: c) Goa

·         The event focused on sustainable energy solutions and attracted global energy leaders.


Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 4 February 2024


1. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhyamantri Kisan Kalyan Yojana' to provide financial assistance to farmers?

a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Rajasthan
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Maharashtra
 Answer: a) Uttar Pradesh

·         The scheme offers ₹15,000 per acre annually to small and marginal farmers for crop diversification.


2. The Union Cabinet recently approved the establishment of an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in which country?

a) UAE
b) Tanzania
c) Sri Lanka
d) Mauritius
 Answer: b) Tanzania

·         This will be India's first IIT campus in Africa, strengthening educational ties.


3. Which organization released the 'Global Gender Gap Report 2024'?

a) UN Women
b) World Economic Forum
c) UNICEF
d) World Bank
 Answer: b) World Economic Forum

·         India ranked 129th out of 146 countries in the report.


4. The Indian Navy commissioned its first dedicated 'Diving Support Vessel' named:

a) INS Sandhayak
b) INS Nistar
c) INS Vagir
d) INS Vagsheer
 Answer: b) INS Nistar

·         The vessel enhances underwater operations and rescue capabilities.


5. Who was appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court?

a) Justice Arun Bhansali
b) Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava
c) Justice Rajesh Bindal
d) Justice Pritinker Diwaker
 Answer: a) Justice Arun Bhansali

·         He was transferred from Rajasthan High Court.


6. The 'World Cancer Day' is observed annually on:

a) February 2
b) February 4
c) February 6
d) February 8
 Answer: b) February 4

·         Theme for 2024: "Close the Care Gap".


7. Which country recently became the first to approve a 'Dengue Vaccine' for adults?

a) Brazil
b) Indonesia
c) India
d) Thailand
 Answer: b) Indonesia

·         The Qdenga vaccine by Takeda Pharmaceuticals was approved for ages 6-45.


8. The 'National Safety Day' in India is observed on which date?

a) March 4
b) March 6
c) March 8
d) March 10
 Answer: a) March 4

·         Commemorates the foundation of the National Safety Council in 1966.


9. Which Indian city hosted the 'India International Science Festival 2023' in February 2024?

a) Bengaluru
b) Faridabad
c) Chennai
d) Kolkata
 Answer: b) Faridabad

·         The event showcased innovations in science and technology.


10. The RBI recently imposed restrictions on which payments bank due to supervisory concerns?

a) Airtel Payments Bank
b) Paytm Payments Bank
c) Jio Payments Bank
d) Fino Payments Bank
 Answer: b) Paytm Payments Bank

·         The bank was barred from onboarding new customers.


Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 5 February 2024


1. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhyamantri Sukhad Yojana' to provide financial assistance to senior citizens?

a) Gujarat
b) Rajasthan
c) Punjab
d) Haryana
 Answer: b) Rajasthan

·         The scheme provides ₹1,000 per month to elderly citizens above 60 years from economically weaker sections.


2. The RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the repo rate unchanged at what percentage in its February 2024 meeting?

a) 6.25%
b) 6.50%
c) 6.75%
d) 7.00%
 Answer: b) 6.50%

·         This marks the sixth consecutive time the RBI has maintained the status quo on interest rates.


3. Which country recently became the first to approve a malaria vaccine for children?

a) Ghana
b) Nigeria
c) Kenya
d) South Africa
 Answer: b) Nigeria

·         The R21/Matrix-M vaccine developed by Oxford University shows 75% efficacy in trials.


4. The Indian Army recently conducted Exercise 'Dustlik' with which country?

a) Kazakhstan
b) Uzbekistan
c) Turkmenistan
d) Kyrgyzstan
 Answer: b) Uzbekistan

·         This is the 4th edition of the joint military exercise focused on counter-terrorism operations.


5. Who has been appointed as the new Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)?

a) Dinkar Gupta
b) Y.C. Modi
c) Anil Shukla
d) Sadanand Date
 Answer: a) Dinkar Gupta

·         He succeeds Dinkar Gupta, former Punjab DGP.


6. The 'International Day of Human Fraternity' is observed annually on which date?

a) February 4
b) February 5
c) February 6
d) February 7
 Answer: a) February 4

·         The day promotes interfaith harmony and was established by the UN in 2020.


7. Which Indian city will host the 2024 Chess Olympiad?

a) New Delhi
b) Chennai
c) Hyderabad
d) Bengaluru
 Answer: a) New Delhi

·         This will be India's first time hosting the prestigious event scheduled for July-August 2024.


8. The 'Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana' (PMMSY) has been extended till which year?

a) 2025
b) 2026
c) 2027
d) 2030
 Answer: b) 2026

·         The fisheries scheme aims to double fish exports to ₹1 lakh crore.


9. Which country recently launched the 'World's Most Powerful Tidal Turbine'?

a) UK
b) Norway
c) Canada
d) Japan
 Answer: a) UK (Scotland)

·         The 2MW Orbital O2 turbine can power 2,000 homes annually.


10. The 'National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Raising Day' is observed on which date?

a) January 19
b) January 21
c) January 23
d) January 25
 Answer: a) January 19

·         NDRF completed 18 years of service in disaster management in 2024.


Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 6 February 2024


1. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana 3.0' to empower girls?

a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Rajasthan
 Answer: a) Uttar Pradesh

·         The scheme provides ₹25,000 financial assistance in six installments from birth to graduation for girl children.


2. The RBI extended the Paytm Payments Bank restrictions deadline to which date?

a) 15 February 2024
b) 29 February 2024
c) 15 March 2024
d) 31 March 2024
 Answer: b) 29 February 2024

·         The original 31 January deadline was extended after customer representations.


3. Which country recently launched the world's first 6G experimental satellite?

a) USA
b) China
c) Japan
d) South Korea
 Answer: b) China

·         The satellite will test terahertz communication technology in space.


4. The 'Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024' signed MoUs worth how much investment?

a) ₹7.17 lakh crore
b) ₹10.25 lakh crore
c) ₹26.33 lakh crore
d) ₹40.50 lakh crore
 Answer: c) ₹26.33 lakh crore

·         The summit saw participation from 135 countries.


5. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court?

a) Justice Prasanna B. Varale
b) Justice N.V. Anjaria
c) Justice A.S. Oka
d) Justice U.U. Lalit
 Answer: a) Justice Prasanna B. Varale

·         He is the first Dalit Chief Justice of Karnataka HC.


6. The 'International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation' is observed on?

a) 5 February
b) 6 February
c) 8 February
d) 10 February
 Answer: b) 6 February

·         2024 Theme: "Her Voice. Her Future."


7. Which Indian city will host the 2024 World Snooker Championship?

a) Mumbai
b) New Delhi
c) Bengaluru
d) Hyderabad
 Answer: b) New Delhi

·         First time India hosts this prestigious event (18-24 March 2024).


8. The 'PM SVANidhi Scheme' for street vendors has been extended till?

a) December 2024
b) December 2025
c) December 2026
d) December 2027
 Answer: b) December 2025

·         Over 56 lakh street vendors benefited so far.


9. Which country recently approved the world's first 'chimeric monkey'?

a) USA
b) China
c) Japan
d) UK
 Answer: b) China

·         The monkey has cells from two genetically distinct embryos.


10. The 'National De-worming Day' in India is observed on?

a) 5 February
b) 10 February
c) 15 February
d) 20 February
 Answer: b) 10 February

·         Aims to treat parasitic worms in children.


Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 7 February 2024


1. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhyamantri Shramik Yojana' to provide financial assistance to unorganized sector workers?

a) Bihar
b) Jharkhand
c) Chhattisgarh
d) Odisha
 Answer: b) Jharkhand

·         The scheme offers ₹1,000 per month to registered construction and domestic workers.


2. The RBI has proposed new guidelines for which type of financial transactions?

a) Credit card payments
b) Cross-border remittances
c) Gold loans
d) Peer-to-peer lending
 Answer: b) Cross-border remittances

·         The draft framework aims to simplify the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) process.


3. Which country recently launched the world's first hydrogen-powered ferry?

a) Norway
b) Japan
c) USA
d) Germany
 Answer: a) Norway

·         The ferry named 'MF Hydra' can carry 300 passengers and runs entirely on liquid hydrogen.


4. The Union Cabinet recently approved the establishment of how many new AIIMS?

a) 2
b) 3
c) 5
d) 7
 Answer: b) 3

·         New AIIMS will be set up in Rewari (Haryana), Vijaypur (Jammu), and Kalyani (West Bengal).


5. Who has been appointed as the new Chief of the Indian Navy?

a) Admiral R. Hari Kumar
b) Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi
c) Admiral Karambir Singh
d) Admiral Sunil Lanba
 Answer: b) Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi

·         He succeeds Admiral R. Hari Kumar who retired on 30 April 2024.


6. The 'International Day of Women and Girls in Science' is observed on which date?

a) 7 February
b) 9 February
c) 11 February
d) 13 February
 Answer: c) 11 February

·         2024 Theme: "Women and Girls in Science Leadership: A New Era for Sustainability."


7. Which Indian city will host the 2024 Global Ayurveda Festival?

a) Thiruvananthapuram
b) Kochi
c) Kozhikode
d) Bengaluru
 Answer: c) Kozhikode

·         The event will be held from 1-5 December 2024.


8. The 'PM Vishwakarma Yojana' has been extended to cover how many traditional crafts?

a) 18
b) 28
c) 38
d) 48
 Answer: a) 18

·         Now includes professions like boat makers, armorers, and stone carvers.


9. Which country recently approved the world's first vaccine for chikungunya?

a) Brazil
b) USA
c) India
d) Thailand
 Answer: b) USA

·         The FDA approved Ixchiq vaccine developed by Valneva Austria GmbH.


10. The 'National Productivity Day' in India is observed on which date?

a) 10 February
b) 12 February
c) 15 February
d) 20 February
 Answer: b) 12 February

·         Marks the foundation day of National Productivity Council (1958).


Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 8 February 2024


1. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhyamantri Krishi Ashirwad Yojana' to provide financial aid to farmers?

a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Chhattisgarh
c) Rajasthan
d) Gujarat
 Answer: b) Chhattisgarh

·         The scheme provides ₹9,000 per year to landholding farmers (₹4,000 during kharif and ₹5,000 during rabi season).


2. The RBI has proposed new guidelines for which financial service?

a) Digital lending apps
b) Gold monetization scheme
c) Credit card reward points
d) All of the above
 Answer: c) Credit card reward points

·         The draft guidelines mandate transparent disclosure of reward point policies and prevent arbitrary expiry.


3. Which country recently tested its first electromagnetic railgun at sea?

a) USA
b) China
c) Russia
d) India
 Answer: b) China

·         The test was conducted on a Type 072III landing ship, marking a breakthrough in naval artillery technology.


4. The Union Cabinet recently approved the Ken-Betwa river interlinking project phase-I, benefiting which states?

a) UP and MP
b) MP and Rajasthan
c) UP and Bihar
d) MP and Chhattisgarh
 Answer: a) UP and MP

·         The ₹44,605 crore project will irrigate 10.62 lakh hectares and provide drinking water to 62 lakh people.


5. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court?

a) Justice Manmohan
b) Justice Satish Chandra Sharma
c) Justice Vipin Sanghi
d) Justice Rajesh Bindal
 Answer: b) Justice Satish Chandra Sharma

·         He was previously the Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court.


6. The 'Safer Internet Day' is observed globally on which date?

a) 6 February
b) 7 February
c) 8 February
d) 9 February
 Answer: a) 6 February

·         2024 Theme: "Together for a better internet".


7. Which Indian city will host the 2024 World Table Tennis Championships?

a) Hyderabad
b) Pune
c) Mumbai
d) Bengaluru
 Answer: d) Bengaluru

·         The event will be held from 23-30 November 2024.


8. The 'PM Kisan Samman Nidhi' scheme has completed how many installments as of February 2024?

a) 10th
b) 12th
c) 15th
d) 16th
 Answer: c) 15th

·         Over ₹2.81 lakh crore has been disbursed to more than 11 crore farmers since 2019.


9. Which country recently launched the world's first ammonia-powered container ship?

a) Japan
b) South Korea
c) Norway
d) Singapore
 Answer: b) South Korea

·         The ship named 'Green Ammonia' was built by Hyundai Heavy Industries.


10. The 'National Women's Day' in India is observed on which date?

a) 13 February (Sarojini Naidu's birth anniversary)
b) 8 March (International Women's Day)
c) 24 January (National Girl Child Day)
d) 9 August (Quit India Movement anniversary)
 Answer: a) 13 February

·         Commemorates the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, the 'Nightingale of India'.


Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 9 February 2024


1. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhyamantri Nari Shakti Yojana' to provide financial assistance to women?

a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Rajasthan
 Answer: a) Uttar Pradesh

·         The scheme offers ₹1,000 per month to women aged 18-60 from economically weaker sections.


2. The RBI has imposed restrictions on which bank due to "material supervisory concerns"?

a) Yes Bank
b) Bandhan Bank
c) Lakshmi Vilas Bank
d) IDFC First Bank
 Answer: b) Bandhan Bank

·         The central bank has restricted the bank from opening new branches and hiring staff without approval.


3. Which country recently launched the world's first 6G satellite?

a) USA
b) China
c) Japan
d) South Korea
 Answer: b) China

·         The satellite will test terahertz communication technology in space.


4. The Union Cabinet recently approved the establishment of how many new medical colleges?

a) 50
b) 75
c) 100
d) 150
 Answer: d) 150

·         These will be set up under Phase-III of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme.


5. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court?

a) Justice Dipankar Datta
b) Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya
c) Justice Ramesh Sinha
d) Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
 Answer: b) Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya

·         He was transferred from the Allahabad High Court.


6. The 'International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation' was observed on which date?

a) 5 February
b) 6 February
c) 8 February
d) 10 February
 Answer: b) 6 February

·         2024 Theme: "Her Voice. Her Future."


7. Which Indian city will host the 2024 World Snooker Championship?

a) Mumbai
b) New Delhi
c) Bengaluru
d) Hyderabad
 Answer: b) New Delhi

·         First time India hosts this prestigious event (18-24 March 2024).


8. The 'PM SVANidhi Scheme' for street vendors has been extended till?

a) December 2024
b) December 2025
c) December 2026
d) December 2027
 Answer: b) December 2025

·         Over 56 lakh street vendors benefited so far.


9. Which country recently approved the world's first 'chimeric monkey'?

a) USA
b) China
c) Japan
d) UK
 Answer: b) China

·         The monkey has cells from two genetically distinct embryos.


10. The 'National De-worming Day' in India is observed on?

a) 5 February
b) 10 February
c) 15 February
d) 20 February
 Answer: b) 10 February

·         Aims to treat parasitic worms in children.


Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 10 February 2024

 


1. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhyamantri Sukhad Yojana' to provide financial assistance to senior citizens?

a) Rajasthan
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Gujarat
d) Maharashtra
 Answer: a) Rajasthan

·         The scheme provides ₹1,000 per month to elderly citizens above 60 years from economically weaker sections.


2. The RBI has proposed new guidelines for which type of financial transactions?

a) Credit card reward points
b) Gold loan limits
c) UPI transaction charges
d) All of the above
 Answer: a) Credit card reward points

·         The draft guidelines mandate transparent disclosure of reward point policies and prevent arbitrary expiry.


3. Which country recently launched the world's first hydrogen-powered ferry?

a) Norway
b) Japan
c) Germany
d) USA
 Answer: a) Norway

·         The ferry named 'MF Hydra' can carry 300 passengers and runs entirely on liquid hydrogen.


4. The Union Cabinet recently approved the establishment of how many new AIIMS?

a) 2
b) 3
c) 5
d) 7
 Answer: b) 3

·         New AIIMS will be set up in Rewari (Haryana), Vijaypur (Jammu), and Kalyani (West Bengal).


5. Who has been appointed as the new Chief of the Indian Navy?

a) Admiral R. Hari Kumar
b) Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi
c) Admiral Karambir Singh
d) Admiral Sunil Lanba
 Answer: b) Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi

·         He succeeds Admiral R. Hari Kumar who retired on 30 April 2024.


6. The 'International Day of Women and Girls in Science' is observed on which date?

a) 7 February
b) 9 February
c) 11 February
d) 13 February
 Answer: c) 11 February

·         2024 Theme: "Women and Girls in Science Leadership: A New Era for Sustainability."


7. Which Indian city will host the 2024 Global Ayurveda Festival?

a) Thiruvananthapuram
b) Kochi
c) Kozhikode
d) Bengaluru
 Answer: c) Kozhikode

·         The event will be held from 1-5 December 2024.


8. The 'PM Vishwakarma Yojana' has been extended to cover how many traditional crafts?

a) 18
b) 28
c) 38
d) 48
 Answer: a) 18

·         Now includes professions like boat makers, armorers, and stone carvers.


9. Which country recently approved the world's first vaccine for chikungunya?

a) Brazil
b) USA
c) India
d) Thailand
 Answer: b) USA

·         The FDA approved Ixchiq vaccine developed by Valneva Austria GmbH.


10. The 'National Productivity Day' in India is observed on which date?

a) 10 February
b) 12 February
c) 15 February
d) 20 February
 Answer: b) 12 February

·         Marks the foundation day of National Productivity Council (1958).


Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 11 February 2024


1. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana' to provide financial assistance to women?

a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Rajasthan
d) Chhattisgarh
 Answer: a) Madhya Pradesh

·         The scheme provides ₹1,250 per month to women from economically weaker sections, benefiting over 1.25 crore beneficiaries.


2. The RBI has imposed restrictions on which payments bank?

a) Airtel Payments Bank
b) Paytm Payments Bank
c) Jio Payments Bank
d) India Post Payments Bank
 Answer: b) Paytm Payments Bank

·         The bank has been barred from accepting new deposits after February 29 due to persistent non-compliance.


3. Which country recently launched the world's first 6G satellite?

a) USA
b) China
c) Japan
d) South Korea
 Answer: b) China

·         The satellite will test terahertz communication technology in space, marking a significant advancement in 6G development.


4. The Union Cabinet recently approved the Ken-Betwa river interlinking project. Which states will benefit?

a) Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
b) Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
c) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
d) Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
 Answer: a) Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh

·         The ₹44,605 crore project will irrigate 10.62 lakh hectares and provide drinking water to 62 lakh people.


5. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of Delhi High Court?

a) Justice Manmohan
b) Justice Satish Chandra Sharma
c) Justice Vipin Sanghi
d) Justice Rajesh Bindal
 Answer: b) Justice Satish Chandra Sharma

·         He was previously the Chief Justice of Telangana High Court.


6. The 'International Day of Women and Girls in Science' is observed on:

a) February 9
b) February 11
c) February 13
d) February 15
 Answer: b) February 11

·         2024 theme: "Women and Girls in Science Leadership: A New Era for Sustainability."


7. Which Indian city will host the 2024 Chess Olympiad?

a) New Delhi
b) Chennai
c) Hyderabad
d) Bengaluru
 Answer: a) New Delhi

·         This will be India's first time hosting the prestigious event scheduled for July-August 2024.


8. The 'PM SVANidhi Scheme' for street vendors has been extended till:

a) December 2024
b) December 2025
c) December 2026
d) December 2027
 Answer: b) December 2025

·         Over 56 lakh street vendors have benefited from this scheme so far.


9. Which country recently approved the world's first malaria vaccine for children?

a) Ghana
b) Nigeria
c) Kenya
d) South Africa
✅ Answer: b) Nigeria

·         The R21/Matrix-M vaccine shows 75% efficacy in clinical trials.


10. The 'National Productivity Day' in India is observed on:

a) February 10
b) February 12
c) February 15
d) February 20
✅ Answer: b) February 12

·         Marks the foundation day of National Productivity Council (established in 1958).


Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 12 February 2024


1. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhyamantri Sukhad Yojana' providing ₹1,500 monthly to women?

a) Rajasthan
b) Chhattisgarh
c) Jharkhand
d) Odisha
✅ Answer: b) Chhattisgarh

·         The scheme benefits over 70 lakh women from poor families, with payments made every 3 months (₹4,500 quarterly).


2. The RBI has extended Paytm Payments Bank restrictions deadline to which new date?

a) March 15, 2024
b) March 31, 2024
c) April 30, 2024
d) No extension granted
✅ Answer: a) March 15, 2024

·         The original February 29 deadline was extended for customer convenience, but no new deposits allowed after this date.


3. Which country recently tested the world's most powerful hypersonic wind tunnel?

a) USA
b) Russia
c) China
d) Japan
✅ Answer: c) China

·         The JF-22 tunnel can simulate flights at Mach 30 (30 times speed of sound), crucial for hypersonic weapons development.


4. The Union Cabinet approved ₹1,200 crore for development of which island territory?

a) Lakshadweep
b) Andaman & Nicobar
c) Diu
d) Puducherry
✅ Answer: a) Lakshadweep

·         Funds allocated for tourism infrastructure, renewable energy projects and digital connectivity.


5. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court?

a) Justice Prasanna B. Varale
b) Justice N.V. Anjaria
c) Justice A.S. Oka
d) Justice U.U. Lalit
✅ Answer: a) Justice Prasanna B. Varale

·         He is the first Dalit Chief Justice of Karnataka HC, transferred from Madras High Court.


6. The 'International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism' is observed on:

a) February 10
b) February 12
c) February 15
d) February 18
✅ Answer: b) February 12

·         Established by UN to raise awareness about countering extremist ideologies.


7. Which Indian city will host the 2024 World Snooker Championship?

a) Mumbai
b) New Delhi
c) Bengaluru
d) Hyderabad
✅ Answer: b) New Delhi

·         First time India hosts this prestigious event (March 18-24, 2024) at Siri Fort Sports Complex.


8. The 'PM Vishwakarma Yojana' has now been expanded to include how many traditional trades?

a) 18
b) 28
c) 38
d) 48
✅ Answer: a) 18

·         New additions include boat makers, armorers and stone carvers, with ₹2 lakh subsidy support.


9. Which country recently launched the world's first ammonia-powered container ship?

a) Japan
b) South Korea
c) Norway
d) Singapore
✅ Answer: b) South Korea

·         Built by Hyundai Heavy Industries, the ship emits zero carbon dioxide during operation.


10. The 'National Productivity Week' in India is observed from:

a) February 10-16
b) February 12-18
c) February 15-21
d) February 20-26
✅ Answer: b) February 12-18

·         2024 theme: "Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Productivity Engine for Growth".


Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 13 February 2024


1. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhyamantri Sukhad Yojana' providing ₹1,500 monthly to women?

a) Rajasthan
b) Chhattisgarh
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Gujarat
✅ Answer: b) Chhattisgarh

·         The scheme benefits women from poor families with direct cash transfers of ₹4,500 every quarter.


2. The RBI extended restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank till which new deadline?

a) March 15, 2024
b) March 31, 2024
c) April 15, 2024
d) No extension granted
✅ Answer: a) March 15, 2024

·         While extending the deadline, RBI clarified no new deposits will be allowed after this date.


3. Which country recently tested the world's most powerful hypersonic wind tunnel?

a) USA
b) China
c) Russia
d) France
✅ Answer: b) China

·         The JF-22 tunnel can simulate flights at Mach 30 (37,000 km/h), aiding hypersonic weapons development.


4. The Union Cabinet approved ₹1,200 crore for development of which island territory?

a) Andaman & Nicobar
b) Lakshadweep
c) Daman & Diu
d) Puducherry
✅ Answer: b) Lakshadweep

·         Funds allocated for tourism infrastructure, renewable energy and digital connectivity projects.


5. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court?

a) Justice Prasanna B. Varale
b) Justice N.V. Anjaria
c) Justice A.S. Oka
d) Justice U.U. Lalit
✅ Answer: a) Justice Prasanna B. Varale

·         First Dalit Chief Justice of Karnataka HC, transferred from Madras High Court.


6. The 'International Epilepsy Day' is observed on:

a) Second Monday of February
b) February 12
c) February 13
d) February 14
✅ Answer: a) Second Monday of February (February 12 in 2024)

·         Aims to raise awareness about epilepsy care and treatment.


7. Which Indian city will host the 2024 Global Ayurveda Festival?

a) Thiruvananthapuram
b) Kochi
c) Kozhikode
d) Bengaluru
✅ Answer: c) Kozhikode

·         Scheduled for December 1-5, 2024, focusing on Ayurveda's global expansion.


8. The 'PM SVANidhi Scheme' for street vendors has been extended till:

a) December 2024
b) December 2025
c) December 2026
d) December 2027
✅ Answer: b) December 2025

·         Over 56 lakh street vendors have benefited from collateral-free loans under this scheme.


9. Which country recently approved the world's first vaccine for chikungunya?

a) USA
b) UK
c) France
d) Germany
✅ Answer: a) USA

·         FDA approved Ixchiq vaccine developed by Valneva Austria GmbH.


10. The 'National Women's Day' in India is observed on:

a) February 13
b) February 14
c) February 15
d) February 16
✅ Answer: a) February 13

·         Marks the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, the 'Nightingale of India'.


Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 14 February 2024


1. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana 3.0' to empower girls?

a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Rajasthan
✅ Answer: a) Uttar Pradesh

·         The scheme provides ₹25,000 in six installments from birth to graduation for girl children, benefiting over 15 lakh beneficiaries.


2. The RBI has extended restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank till which new date?

a) March 15, 2024
b) March 31, 2024
c) April 15, 2024
d) No further extension
✅ Answer: a) March 15, 2024

·         While extending the deadline, the RBI clarified no new deposits will be accepted after this date, though withdrawals can continue.


3. Which country recently launched the world's first hydrogen-powered high-speed train?

a) Germany
b) China
c) Japan
d) France
✅ Answer: b) China

·         The train can reach speeds of 160 km/h with a range of 600 km per hydrogen tank, emitting only water.


4. The Union Cabinet recently approved the Ken-Betwa river interlinking project. Which states will benefit?

a) UP and MP
b) MP and Rajasthan
c) UP and Bihar
d) MP and Chhattisgarh
✅ Answer: a) UP and MP

·         The ₹44,605 crore project will irrigate 10.62 lakh hectares and provide drinking water to 62 lakh people.


5. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court?

a) Justice Manmohan
b) Justice Satish Chandra Sharma
c) Justice Vipin Sanghi
d) Justice Rajesh Bindal
✅ Answer: b) Justice Satish Chandra Sharma

·         He was previously the Chief Justice of Telangana High Court.


6. The 'International Day of Women and Girls in Science' was observed on:

a) February 10
b) February 11
c) February 12
d) February 13
✅ Answer: b) February 11

·         2024 theme: "Women and Girls in Science Leadership: A New Era for Sustainability."


7. Which Indian city will host the 2024 Chess Olympiad?

a) New Delhi
b) Chennai
c) Hyderabad
d) Bengaluru
✅ Answer: a) New Delhi

·         Scheduled for July-August 2024, this will be India's first time hosting the prestigious event.


8. The 'PM SVANidhi Scheme' for street vendors has been extended till:

a) December 2024
b) December 2025
c) December 2026
d) December 2027
✅ Answer: b) December 2025

·         Over 56 lakh street vendors have benefited from collateral-free loans under this scheme.


9. Which country recently approved the world's first vaccine for chikungunya?

a) USA
b) UK
c) France
d) Germany
✅ Answer: a) USA

·         The FDA approved Ixchiq vaccine developed by Valneva Austria GmbH.


10. The 'National Women's Day' in India is observed on:

a) February 13
b) February 14
c) February 15
d) February 16
✅ Answer: a) February 13

·         Commemorates the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, the 'Nightingale of India'.


Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 15 February 2024

1. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhyamantri Sukhad Yojana' providing ₹1,500 monthly to women?

a) Chhattisgarh
b) Rajasthan
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Gujarat
✅ Answer: a) Chhattisgarh

·         The scheme provides ₹4,500 every quarter to women from poor families, benefiting over 70 lakh beneficiaries.


2. The RBI has extended restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank till which new date?

a) March 15, 2024
b) March 29, 2024
c) April 15, 2024
d) No further extension
✅ Answer: b) March 29, 2024

·         The central bank extended the deadline but maintained restrictions on new deposits after this date.


3. Which country recently tested the world's first electromagnetic railgun at sea?

a) USA
b) China
c) Russia
d) India
✅ Answer: b) China

·         Tested on a Type 072III landing ship, achieving a breakthrough in naval artillery technology.


4. The Union Cabinet recently approved ₹1,200 crore for development of which island territory?

a) Lakshadweep
b) Andaman & Nicobar
c) Diu
d) Puducherry
✅ Answer: a) Lakshadweep

·         Funds allocated for tourism infrastructure, renewable energy and digital connectivity projects.


5. Who has been appointed as the new Chief of the Indian Navy?

a) Admiral R. Hari Kumar
b) Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi
c) Admiral Karambir Singh
d) Admiral Sunil Lanba
✅ Answer: b) Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi

·         He succeeds Admiral R. Hari Kumar who retired on 30 April 2024.


6. The 'International Childhood Cancer Day' is observed on:

a) February 14
b) February 15
c) February 16
d) February 17
✅ Answer: b) February 15

·         2024 theme: "Better Survival is Achievable #ThroughTheirHands".


7. Which Indian city will host the 2024 Global Ayurveda Festival?

a) Thiruvananthapuram
b) Kochi
c) Kozhikode
d) Bengaluru
✅ Answer: c) Kozhikode

·         Scheduled for December 1-5, 2024, focusing on Ayurveda's global expansion.


8. The 'PM Vishwakarma Yojana' has been extended to cover how many traditional crafts?

a) 18
b) 28
c) 38
d) 48
✅ Answer: a) 18

·         Now includes professions like boat makers, armorers and stone carvers.


9. Which country recently approved the world's first vaccine for chikungunya?

a) USA
b) UK
c) France
d) Germany
✅ Answer: a) USA

·         The FDA approved Ixchiq vaccine developed by Valneva Austria GmbH.


10. The 'National Productivity Day' in India is observed on:

a) February 10
b) February 12
c) February 15
d) February 20
✅ Answer: b) February 12

·         Marks the foundation day of National Productivity Council (1958).


Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 16 February 2024

1. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana 3.0' providing ₹25,000 to girls from birth to graduation?

a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Rajasthan
d) Madhya Pradesh
✅ Answer: a) Uttar Pradesh

·         The scheme offers financial assistance in six installments, benefiting over 15 lakh girls across the state.


2. The RBI has extended restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank till which new date?

a) March 15, 2024
b) March 29, 2024
c) April 1, 2024
d) No further extension
✅ Answer: b) March 29, 2024

·         While extending the deadline, RBI maintained restrictions on new deposits but allowed withdrawals to continue.


3. Which country recently launched the world's first hydrogen-powered high-speed train?

a) Germany
b) China
c) Japan
d) France
✅ Answer: b) China

·         The train achieves speeds of 160 km/h with 600 km range per hydrogen tank, emitting only water.


4. The Union Cabinet recently approved ₹1,200 crore for development of which island territory?

a) Lakshadweep
b) Andaman & Nicobar
c) Daman & Diu
d) Puducherry
✅ Answer: a) Lakshadweep

·         Funding will boost tourism infrastructure, renewable energy projects and digital connectivity.


5. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court?

a) Justice Prasanna B. Varale
b) Justice N.V. Anjaria
c) Justice A.S. Oka
d) Justice U.U. Lalit
✅ Answer: a) Justice Prasanna B. Varale

·         First Dalit Chief Justice of Karnataka HC, transferred from Madras High Court.


6. The 'International Epilepsy Day' was observed on:

a) February 12
b) February 13
c) February 14
d) February 15
✅ Answer: a) February 12 (Second Monday of February)

·         2024 theme focused on improving epilepsy care and treatment worldwide.


7. Which Indian city will host the 2024 Chess Olympiad?

a) New Delhi
b) Chennai
c) Hyderabad
d) Bengaluru
✅ Answer: a) New Delhi

·         Scheduled for July-August 2024, marking India's first time hosting this prestigious event.


8. The 'PM SVANidhi Scheme' for street vendors has been extended till:

a) December 2024
b) December 2025
c) December 2026
d) December 2027
✅ Answer: b) December 2025

·         Over 56 lakh street vendors have benefited from collateral-free loans under this scheme.


9. Which country recently approved the world's first malaria vaccine for children?

a) Ghana
b) Nigeria
c) Kenya
d) South Africa
✅ Answer: b) Nigeria

·         The R21/Matrix-M vaccine shows 75% efficacy in clinical trials.


10. The 'National Women's Day' in India commemorates the birth anniversary of:

a) Indira Gandhi
b) Sarojini Naidu
c) Mother Teresa
d) Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
✅ Answer: b) Sarojini Naidu

·         Observed on February 13 to honor the 'Nightingale of India'.


Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 17 February 2024

  1. **Kanha Tiger Reserve, recently seen in the news, is located in which state?**
    A) Madhya Pradesh ✅
    B) Uttar Pradesh
    C) Karnataka
    D) Odisha
    ✅ Answer: A) Madhya Pradesh
  2. **Where was the 16th World Social Forum 2024 held?**
    A) Bhutan
    B) New Delhi
    C) Kathmandu ✅
    D) Bangladesh
    ✅ Answer: C) Kathmandu
  3. **Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana, recently in the news, is an initiative of which state?**
    A) Jharkhand ✅
    B) Haryana
    C) Rajasthan
    D) Uttar Pradesh
    ✅ Answer: A) Jharkhand
  4. **Recently, which bank clinched the title of ‘Best Technology Bank of the Year Award’?**
    A) State Bank of India
    B) South Indian Bank ✅
    C) HDFC Bank
    D) Regional Rural Banks
    ✅ Answer: B) South Indian Bank
  5. **Which country launched the ‘Dream of the Desert’ train in the Middle East?**
    A) Saudi Arabia ✅
    B) Iraq
    C) Iran
    D) Oman
    ✅ Answer: A) Saudi Arabia

Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 18 February 2024

  1. **Pandaram land, recently seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?**
    A) Lakshadweep
    B) Tamil Nadu
    C) Puducherry
    D) Andhra Pradesh
    ✅ Answer: A) Lakshadweep
  2. **Researchers discovered a new species of marine amphipod in which lake of Odisha?**
    A) Tampara lake
    B) Kanjia lake
    C) Chilika lake
    D) Sar lake
    ✅ Answer: C) Chilika lake
  3. **Where was the 11th International Puppet Festival inaugurated?**
    A) New Delhi
    B) Chandigarh
    C) Bhopal
    D) Chennai
    ✅ Answer: B) Chandigarh
  4. **India signed an MoU with which country for sharing open‑source digital public infrastructure?**
    A) Colombia
    B) Chile
    C) Brazil
    D) Guyana
    ✅ Answer: A) Colombia
  5. **Which day is celebrated as Global Tourism Resilience Day?**
    A) 17 February
    B) 18 February
    C) 19 February
    D) 20 February
    ✅ Answer: B) 18 February

Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 19 February 2024

  1. **Pandaram land, recently seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?**
    A) Lakshadweep ✅
    B) Tamil Nadu
    C) Puducherry
    D) Andhra Pradesh
    ✅ Answer: A) Lakshadweep
  2. **Researchers discovered a new species of marine amphipod in which lake of Odisha?**
    A) Tampara lake
    B) Kanjia lake
    C) Chilika lake ✅
    D) Sar lake
    ✅ Answer: C) Chilika lake
  3. **Where was the 11th International Puppet Festival inaugurated?**
    A) New Delhi
    B) Chandigarh ✅
    C) Bhopal
    D) Chennai
    ✅ Answer: B) Chandigarh
  4. **India signed an MoU with which country for sharing open‑source digital public infrastructure?**
    A) Colombia ✅
    B) Chile
    C) Brazil
    D) Guyana
    ✅ Answer: A) Colombia
  5. **Which day is celebrated as Global Tourism Resilience Day?**
    A) 17 February
    B) 18 February ✅
    C) 19 February
    D) 20 February
    ✅ Answer: B) 18 February

Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 20 February 2024

  1. **Melghat Tiger Reserve, recently in the news, is located in which state?**
    A) Gujarat
    B) Maharashtra ✅
    C) Karnataka
    D) Kerala
    ✅ Answer: B) Maharashtra
  2. **Recently, NASA and which country’s space agency joined to launch the world’s first wooden satellite?**
    A) Japan
    B) Russia
    C) India
    D) UK ✅
    ✅ Answer: D) UK
  3. **The Sominsai festival, recently in the news, is associated with which country?**
    A) Egypt
    B) Vietnam
    C) Japan ✅
    D) China
    ✅ Answer: C) Japan
  4. **Where was the first ‘Child‑Friendly Police Station’ inaugurated?**
    A) Maharashtra
    B) Gujarat
    C) Uttar Pradesh
    D) Odisha ✅
    ✅ Answer: D) Odisha
  5. **Which country’s parliament recently passed the “Quad Bill” to enhance cooperation?**
    A) United States
    B) India
    C) Australia ✅
    D) Japan
    ✅ Answer: C) Australia

Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 21 February 2024

  1. **What is the purpose of the European Union’s recently launched ‘Mission Aspides’ in the Red Sea?**
    A) Counterterrorism operations
    B) Humanitarian aid delivery
    C) Protection of commercial vessels from attacks by Iran‑backed Houthi rebels ✅
    D) Environmental conservation efforts
    ✅ Answer: C) Protection of commercial vessels from attacks by Iran‑backed Houthi rebels
  2. **Recently, which state has secured ₹740 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM‑USHA) Scheme?**
    A) Uttar Pradesh
    B) Madhya Pradesh
    C) Bihar
    D) Odisha ✅
    ✅ Answer: D) Odisha
  3. **Which country hosted the 3rd meeting of the ASEAN‑India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA)?**
    A) Indonesia
    B) India ✅
    C) Myanmar
    D) Malaysia
    ✅ Answer: B) India
  4. **What is Quasar, recently seen in the news?**
    A) Active Galactic Nucleus ✅
    B) Novel Mineral
    C) Invasive weed
    D) Patrol vessel
    ✅ Answer: A) Active Galactic Nucleus
  5. **Mukhya Mantri Harit Vikas Chhattravriti Yojana, recently launched, is by which state?**
    A) Uttarakhand ✅
    B) Madhya Pradesh
    C) Uttar Pradesh
    D) Himachal Pradesh
    ✅ Answer: A) Uttarakhand

Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 22 February 2024

  1. **Recently, which organization launched the ‘Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH)’?**
    A) World Health Organization (WHO) ✅
    B) UNICEF
    C) United Nations
    D) European Union
    ✅ Answer: A) World Health Organization (WHO)
  2. **Which state became the first north-eastern state in India to achieve 100% saturation of Har Ghar Jal under Jal Jeevan Mission?**
    A) Assam
    B) Manipur
    C) Arunachal Pradesh
    D) Sikkim ✅
    ✅ Answer: D) Sikkim
  3. **Lough Neagh Lake, recently seen in the news, is located in which country?**
    A) Ireland ✅
    B) Cyprus
    C) Malta
    D) Poland
    ✅ Answer: A) Ireland
  4. **Kapilavastu Relic, recently mentioned in the news, is associated with which one of the following?**
    A) Adi Shankaracharya
    B) Goswami Tulsidas
    C) Mahavir
    D) Buddha ✅
    ✅ Answer: D) Buddha
  5. **Where was the multinational military exercise ‘Shanti Prayas IV’ organised?**
    A) Visakhapatnam
    B) Dhaka
    C) Kathmandu
    D) Myanmar ✅
    ✅ Answer: D) Myanmar

Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 23 February 2024

  1. **‘Sammakka Saralamma Jatara’ tribal festival, recently seen in the news, is celebrated in which state?**
    A) Telangana ✅
    B) Karnataka
    C) Kerala
    D) Tamil Nadu
    ✅ Answer: A) Telangana
  2. **Where was the Maritime Technical Exposition MTEX‑24 inaugurated?**
    A) Kochi
    B) Chennai
    C) Visakhapatnam
    D) Goa ✅
    ✅ Answer: D) Goa
  3. **‘Bag‑Less School’ initiative, recently seen in the news, is introduced by which state?**
    A) Uttar Pradesh
    B) Madhya Pradesh
    C) Rajasthan ✅
    D) Bihar
    ✅ Answer: C) Rajasthan
  4. **The Nilgiri marten, recently seen in the news, is endemic to which one of the following regions in India?**
    A) Western Ghats ✅
    B) Eastern ghats
    C) Wetlands
    D) Grasslands
    ✅ Answer: A) Western Ghats
  5. **Recently, scientists discovered the world’s largest snake in which forest?**
    A) Amazon Rainforest ✅
    B) Congo Rainforest
    C) Atlantic Rainforest
    D) Southeast Asian Rainforest
    ✅ Answer: A) Amazon Rainforest

Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 24 February 2024

  1. **Which of the following countries participated in ‘Exercise Dosti’, recently seen in the news?**
    A) India, Sri Lanka & Maldives ✅
    B) Myanmar, Sri Lanka & Nepal
    C) India, Bangladesh & Myanmar
    D) Bhutan, Nepal & Myanmar
    ✅ Answer: A) India, Sri Lanka & Maldives
  2. **Recently, which institute has launched India’s largest drone pilot organization?**
    A) IIT Bombay
    B) IIT Guwahati
    C) IIT Roorkee
    D) IIT Kanpur ✅
    ✅ Answer: D) IIT Kanpur
  3. **NaViGate Bharat portal, recently seen in the news, is launched by which ministry?**
    A) Ministry of Communications
    B) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
    C) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways ✅
    D) Ministry of Defence
    ✅ Answer: C) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
  4. **Ancient Badami Chalukya temples were recently discovered in Mudimanikyam village along the banks of which river?**
    A) Godavari River
    B) Kaveri River
    C) Krishna River ✅
    D) Tapi River
    ✅ Answer: C) Krishna River
  5. **Kiru Hydel Project, recently seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?**
    A) Tamil Nadu
    B) Uttar Pradesh
    C) Karnataka
    D) Jammu & Kashmir ✅
    ✅ Answer: D) Jammu & Kashmir

Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 25 February 2024

  1. What percentage of India’s voters have linked their Aadhaar numbers to their voter IDs, according to the Election Commission of India?
    A) 50%
    B) 60% ✅
    C) 70%
    D) 80%
    ✅ Answer: B) 60%
    Explanation: The Election Commission of India reported that 60% of voters have linked their Aadhaar numbers to their voter IDs to enhance electoral transparency and reduce duplication.
  2. Which state became the first in India to use robotic scavengers for cleaning manholes?
    A) Maharashtra
    B) Kerala ✅
    C) Tamil Nadu
    D) Karnataka
    ✅ Answer: B) Kerala
    Explanation: Kerala introduced robotic scavengers to clean manholes, aiming to eliminate manual scavenging and promote safety and efficiency in sanitation work.
  3. India and which country are set to sign a pact in the oil & gas sector, including long-term crude purchase?
    A) Brazil
    B) Guyana ✅
    C) Nigeria
    D) Venezuela
    ✅ Answer: B) Guyana
    Explanation: India and Guyana are preparing to sign an agreement in the oil and gas sector, focusing on long-term crude oil purchases to strengthen bilateral energy ties.
  4. Who has acquired a minority stake in Heineken Holding NV, the controlling shareholder of the world’s second-largest brewer?
    A) Jeff Bezos
    B) Elon Musk
    C) Bill Gates ✅
    D) Mark Zuckerberg
    ✅ Answer: C) Bill Gates
    Explanation: Bill Gates acquired a minority stake in Heineken Holding NV, marking his entry into the beverage industry through a significant investment.
  5. What is the aim of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN) launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
    A) Financial assistance to farmers ✅
    B) Employment generation in rural areas
    C) Education for children of farmers
    D) Infrastructure development in rural areas
    ✅ Answer: A) Financial assistance to farmers
    Explanation: PM-KISAN aims to provide direct financial assistance to farmers to support their agricultural activities and improve their livelihoods.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 26 February 2024

  1. What is the name of the longest cable-stayed bridge inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
    A) Sudarshan Setu ✅
    B) Signature Bridge
    C) Rajiv Gandhi Bridge
    D) Vidyasagar Setu
    ✅ Answer: A) Sudarshan Setu
    Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 'Sudarshan Setu', India's longest cable-stayed bridge over the Arabian Sea in Gujarat. This 2.32 km long bridge connects Okha and Bet Dwarka, featuring solar panels and four lanes with wide footpaths.
  2. Which country has become the first Asian nation to ratify the International Labor Organization’s Violence and Harassment Convention 2019 (No. 190)?
    A) India
    B) Japan
    C) Philippines ✅
    D) South Korea
    ✅ Answer: C) Philippines
    Explanation: The Philippines ratified the ILO’s Violence and Harassment Convention 2019, becoming the first Asian nation to do so, aiming to ensure safer and more respectful work environments.
  3. Where was the 11th International Puppet Festival held?
    A) Patna
    B) Varanasi
    C) Chandigarh
    D) Jaipur ✅
    ✅ Answer: D) Jaipur
    Explanation: The 11th International Puppet Festival was organized in Jaipur, showcasing traditional and contemporary puppetry from various countries.
  4. Which country was removed from the FATF grey list in February 2024?
    A) Saudi Arabia
    B) Qatar ✅
    C) UAE
    D) South Africa
    ✅ Answer: B) Qatar
    Explanation: Qatar was removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list in February 2024, following improvements in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks.
  5. Who has been named as the ‘State Icon’ of Punjab under the voter awareness campaign?
    A) Harbhajan Singh
    B) Yuvraj Singh
    C) Guru Randhawa
    D) Shubman Gill ✅
    ✅ Answer: D) Shubman Gill
    Explanation: Indian cricketer Shubman Gill has been appointed as the 'State Icon' of Punjab to promote voter awareness and encourage electoral participation among the youth.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 27 February 2024

  1. Which country has inaugurated the world’s third-largest mosque?
    A) Saudi Arabia
    B) Turkey
    C) Algeria ✅
    D) Egypt
    ✅ Answer: C) Algeria
    Explanation: Algeria inaugurated the Djamaa el Djazaïr mosque, the world's third-largest mosque and the largest in Africa, with a capacity of 120,000 worshippers.
  2. In which Indian state was the country's largest solar-battery energy storage system commissioned?
    A) Gujarat
    B) Maharashtra
    C) Chhattisgarh ✅
    D) Rajasthan
    ✅ Answer: C) Chhattisgarh
    Explanation: The Solar Energy Corporation of India commissioned a 40 MW / 120 MW BESS in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, marking India's largest solar-battery project.
  3. Which Indian state launched the 'Savera' program for early breast cancer detection?
    A) Haryana ✅
    B) Uttar Pradesh
    C) Madhya Pradesh
    D) Gujarat
    ✅ Answer: A) Haryana
    Explanation: Haryana initiated the 'Savera' program, aiming for early breast cancer detection and prevention, in collaboration with the Medanta Foundation.
  4. Which country recently launched South Asia’s largest ammunition and missile complex?
    A) India ✅
    B) Pakistan
    C) China
    D) Bangladesh
    ✅ Answer: A) India
    Explanation: India, through Adani Defence, launched South Asia’s largest ammunition and missile complex in Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant step in defense manufacturing.
  5. Which city in Sikkim is set to have the state's first railway station?
    A) Gangtok
    B) Rangpo ✅
    C) Namchi
    D) Mangan
    ✅ Answer: B) Rangpo
    Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for Sikkim's first railway station in Rangpo, connecting it to Sivok, West Bengal.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 28 February 2024

  1. What is the primary purpose of Garbhini-GA2, recently seen in the news?
    A) To predict the gender of the foetus
    B) To determine the age of a foetus
    C) To diagnose genetic disorders in pregnant women
    D) To determine a child’s lineage history
    ✅ Answer: C) To diagnose genetic disorders in pregnant women
    Explanation: Garbhini-GA2 is an AI-powered device developed to detect genetic disorders in foetuses, aiming to enhance prenatal care.
  2. With reference to Mauritius, consider the following statements:
    1. It is located off the eastern coast of Africa.
    2. It follows a parliamentary republic form of democracy.
    3. Majority of its population is of Indo-Pakistani origin.
      How many of the statements given above are correct?
      A) Only one
      B) Only two
      C) All three
      D) None
      ✅ Answer: C) All three
      Explanation: Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, east of Africa, with a parliamentary republic system. A significant portion of its population descends from Indian indentured labourers.
  3. What does "fine-tuning" involve in the context of Large Language Models (LLMs)?
    A) Adjusting the physical components of the model
    B) Training the model on a specific task or dataset
    C) Reducing the size of the model for efficiency
    D) Rewriting the entire model architecture
    ✅ Answer: B) Training the model on a specific task or dataset
    Explanation: Fine-tuning refers to the process of training a pre-trained model on a specialized dataset to adapt it for specific tasks or domains.
  4. Which company has launched a new venture named “Vantara” for animal welfare?
    A) Tata Group
    B) Reliance Industries
    C) Adani Group
    D) Mahindra Group
    ✅ Answer: B) Reliance Industries
    Explanation: Reliance Industries, through its philanthropic arm, the Reliance Foundation, has introduced “Vantara,” an initiative aimed at the protection and rehabilitation of animals.
  5. By what year does India plan to have its own space station, as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
    A) 2030
    B) 2035
    C) 2040
    D) 2045
    ✅ Answer: B) 2035
    Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India aims to establish its own space station by 2035, enhancing the country's capabilities in space exploration.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 29 February 2024

  1. Which company launched India's first and South Asia's largest integrated ammunition manufacturing complex in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh?
    A) Adani Defence and Aerospace ✅
    B) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
    C) Bharat Forge Limited
    D) Mahindra Defence Systems Limited
    ✅ Answer: A) Adani Defence and Aerospace
    Explanation: On 26th February 2024, Adani Defence and Aerospace unveiled India's first private sector ammunition-missile manufacturing complex in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
  2. Which country is hosting the Mobile World Congress 2024?
    A) Spain ✅
    B) France
    C) Italy
    D) India
    ✅ Answer: A) Spain
    Explanation: The Mobile World Congress 2024 is being organized in Barcelona, Spain, from 26 to 29 February.
  3. How many astronauts have been nominated for India's Gaganyaan mission?
    A) 4 ✅
    B) 5
    C) 6
    D) 7
    ✅ Answer: A) 4
    Explanation: Four astronauts have been nominated for India's Gaganyaan mission, with Group Captain Prashant Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Pratap, and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla being selected.
  4. Where was the 2nd State Level Shehri Samridhi Utsav inaugurated?
    A) Agartala ✅
    B) Gangtok
    C) Shillong
    D) Kohima
    ✅ Answer: A) Agartala
    Explanation: The 2nd State Level Shehri Samridhi Utsav was inaugurated in Agartala, Tripura, to promote urban livelihoods and skill development.
  5. Which state government announced plans to introduce a bill to hold rioters responsible for damage to both government and private property?
    A) Madhya Pradesh ✅
    B) Odisha
    C) Uttarakhand
    D) Bihar
    ✅ Answer: A) Madhya Pradesh
    Explanation: The Madhya Pradesh government announced plans to introduce a bill to hold rioters accountable for damages caused to both government and private property.

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