Current Affairs Quiz – February, 2024
1.Recently, which state government has signed a MoU with NTPC for green hydrogen and renewable energy development?
[A] Rajasthan[B] Maharashtra
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Haryana
2.Recently, which department launched the ‘StartupShala’, a flagship accelerator program of startup India?
[A] Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare[B] Department of Economic Affairs
[C] Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
[D] Department of Agricultural Research and Education
3.Which Indian state was the theme state of World’s Largest International Crafts Fair, Surajkund Mela 2024?
[A] Gujarat[B] Rajasthan
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Maharashtra
4.‘One Stop Centre scheme’, recently seen in the news, is formulated by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Women and Child Development[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Rural Development
[D] Ministry of Agriculture
5.What is the main objective of ‘Ministry of Education-AICTE Investor Network’, recently seen in the news?
[A] Providing infrastructure mainly in rural areas[B] Digitalize the education sector
[C] Strengthening the support ecosystem for edu-tech innovators
[D] Promoting yoga education to students
6.Subika paintings, which were seen in the news, are linked to which community’s cultural history?
[A] Bhils[B] Gonds
[C] Meitei
[D] Chiru
7.‘INS Sandhayak’, recently seen in the news, is what kind of vessel?
[A] Survey vessel ship[B] Frigate
[C] Naval Destroyer
[D] Aircraft Carrier
8.What is ‘Aldabra rail’, recently seen in the news?
[A] Flightless bird[B] Spider
[C] Invasive plant
[D] Fish
9.Recently, which country has become the first European country to accept Unified Payment Interface (UPI) payment system?
[A] Germany[B] Italy
[C] France
[D] Spain
10.Where was the ‘India’s First Digital National Museum of Epigraphy’ inaugurated?
[A] Hyderabad[B] Bengaluru
[C] Chennai
[D] Jaipur
11.Who won the 87 kg Greco-Roman title at the National Wrestling Championships 2024?
[A] Yogeshwar Dutt[B] Sunil Kumar
[C] Ravi Dahiya
[D] Saurav Gurjar
12.Which Indian state recently inaugurated the “Dhami against drugs campaign”?
[A] Uttar Pradesh[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
13.Recently, which city announced free bus travel for transgender community?
[A] Lucknow[B] Indore
[C] Delhi
[D] Jaipur
14.Recently, 390-year-old Deepastambham (lamp post) was found on the edge of which river?
[A] Krishna River[B] Kaveri River
[C] Godavari River
[D] Pranhita River
15.Dachigam National Park (DNP), which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Jammu & Kashmir[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Rajasthan
16.Zircon Missile, a supersonic ballistic missile, recently launched by which country?
[A] Russia[B] Israel
[C] Ukraine
[D] China
17.Mount Sýlingarfell, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] Portugal[B] Spain
[C] Iceland
[D] Romania
18.‘Sarkar Gaon Ke Dwar’ initiative, recently seen in the news, is launched by which state?
[A] Uttarakhand[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Himachal Pradesh
19.FAST Telescope, recently seen in the news, is developed by which country?
[A] Russia[B] USA
[C] China
[D] India
20.Recently, which state government approved the Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Bill, 2024 to ban magical healing?
[A] Assam[B] Manipur
[C] Sikkim
[D] Mizoram
21.Kalingarayan Anicut barrage, recently seen in the news, is located in which state?
[A] Maharashtra[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Kerala
22.“Road to Paris 2024: Championing Clean Sports and Uniting for Anti-Doping” conference is recently hosted by which organization?
[A] National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)[B] National Forensics Science University
[C] Sports Authority of India
[D] National Sports Federations in India
23.Recently, UPI payment system has been launched in which two countries?
[A] Sri Lanka and Mauritius[B] Australia and Egypt
[C] Chile and Peru
[D] Iran and Israel
24.What is ‘Alaskapox’, recently seen in the news?
[A] Bacterial Infection[B] DNA virus
[C] Fungus
[D] Helminths
25.Government recently launched a ‘Mass Drug Administration’ campaign for which disease?
[A] Dengue[B] Tuberculosis
[C] Lymphatic Filariasis
[D] Chickenpox
26.Where were the Indian Navy’s Annual Refit Conference 24 (ARC 24) and Annual Infrastructure Conference 24 conducted?
[A] Chennai[B] Mumbai
[C] Bengaluru
[D] New Delhi
27.Recently, which state government approved the Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Bill, 2024 to ban magical healing?
[A] Assam[B] Manipur
[C] Sikkim
[D] Mizoram
28.Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), recently seen in the news, is associated with which state?
[A] Odisha[B] Bihar
[C] Mizoram
[D] Haryana
29.Recently, which state government launched ‘Van Mitra’ Scheme to boost green cover?
[A] Haryana[B] Rajasthan
[C] Gujarat
[D] Odisha
30.Where was the Kalughat Inland Waterway Transport Terminal inaugurated?
[A] Haryana[B] Rajasthan
[C] Bihar
[D] Gujarat
31.Diphtheria, recently seen in the news, is caused by which one of the following agents?
[A] Bacteria[B] Virus
[C] Fungus
[D] Protozoa
32.Sikkim’s INSPIRES programme, recently seen in the news, is assisted by which multinational institutions?
[A] International Monetary Fund[B] World Bank
[C] Global Environment Facility
[D] Asian Development Bank
33.Pandaram land, recently seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Lakshadweep[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Puducherry
[D] Andhra Pradesh
34.India signed a Memorandum of Understanding with which country for sharing open-sourced digital public infrastructure?
[A] Colombia[B] Chile
[C] Brazil
[D] Guyana
35.Prabowo Subianto, recently seen in the news, became the new president of which country?
[A] Indonesia[B] Malaysia
[C] Vietnam
[D] Egypt
36.Zemithang, Taksing, and Chayang Tajo, recently in the news due to the Vibrant Villages Programme, are located in which state?
[A] Assam[B] Mizoram
[C] Manipur
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
37.Mukhya Mantri Harit Vikas Chhattravriti Yojana, recently seen in the news, is launched by which state?
[A] Uttarakhand[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Himachal Pradesh
38.Where was the ‘Neem Summit & Global Neem Trade Fair’ held?
[A] Bhopal[B] Chennai
[C] Jaipur
[D] New Delhi
39.Recently, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited collaborated with which organization for the upgrade of Sukhoi Fighter Jet Fleet?
[A] DRDO[B] ISRO
[C] UNESCO
[D] CSIR
40.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
41.What is the primary focus of INDUS-X initiative, recently seen in the news?
[A] Protection of historical monuments[B] Advancing of high-tech cooperation in the defense sector
[C] Advancing of cyber security measures
[D] Developing software solutions for startups
42.Khajuraho Dance Festival, recently seen in the news, is associated with which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Gujarat
43.Which two ministries have recently collaborated to launch an initiative focused on the health of tribal students?
[A] Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health[B] Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C] Ministry of AYUSH and Ministry of Tribal Affairs
[D] Ministry of Rural Development and Ministry of Agriculture
44.Guinea worm disease, recently seen in the news, is caused by which one of the following agents?
[A] Bacteria[B] Virus
[C] Parasite
[D] Fungus
45.Recently, where was the 11th bilateral Consular Dialogue between India and the US held?
[A] New Delhi[B] California
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Chennai
46.Recently, where was the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) held?
[A] New Delhi[B] California
[C] Abu Dhabi
[D] Paris
47.Where was the largest-ever global textile event ‘Bharat Tex 2024’ organized?
[A] New Delhi[B] Jaipur
[C] Bhopal
[D] Lucknow
48.Which company recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with iCreate to advance AI startups in India?
[A] Google[B] Microsoft
[C] Amazon
[D] Meta
49.Which European country has allowed carbon transport and sub-seabed storage for certain industries?
[A] Italy[B] Poland
[C] Germany
[D] Romania
50.Recently, which country inaugurated the World’s Third-Largest Mosque, Djamaa El-Djazair?
[A] Algeria[B] Libya
[C] Sudan
[D] Tunisia
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