1.

In view of the farmers' movement, which

state/union territory banned public meetings for a
month?
a. Haryana
b. Punjab
c. Delhi
d. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: c. Delhi

- Referring to the risks of "social unrest" and

"violence," the Delhi Police imposed a complete ban
on public gatherings throughout the city on February
12, 2024.
- These public gatherings have been banned for the
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next month.
- The order states that provocative activities, slogans,
speeches, or messages through oral, written, or
electronic means will be prohibited, which could
inflame sentiments and potentially breach public order.
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2. Farmer organizations started the movement
again by giving the slogan of 'Dilli Chalo', what are
their demands from the central government?
a. Law to guarantee purchase of all crops on MSM
b. Free trade agreements should be banned
c. Land Acquisition Act 2013 to be re-enacted
d. All the above and other demands too
Answer: d. All the above and other demands too

Restrictions on Farmers' Entry into Delhi

- In view of the farmer protests, internet has been shut
down in 7 districts of Haryana and 3 districts of
Rajasthan.
- Section 144 is imposed in 15 districts.
- The Singhu-Tikri border between Haryana and Delhi,
and the Ghazipur border connected to Uttar Pradesh,
have been sealed.
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- Spikes have been installed on the roads.
- Section 144 has also been enforced in Delhi for one
month.
Tear Gas on Farmers
- To prevent farmers from entering Delhi, police fired
tear gas shells from drones.
- Heavy smoke filled many areas.
Six Months' Ration Brought Along by Farmers
- According to farmers, they have brought along six
months' worth of ration in 800 trollies.
- Provision has also been made for bedding in many
trollies.
- Tankers and drums of water and diesel are also
being taken along. Women in groups will be
responsible for the langar (community kitchen).
Key Demands of Farmer Organizations
- Ensure purchase at MSP for all crops.
- Set prices according to the Swaminathan
Commission report.
- Waive off debts of farmers and farm laborers, provide
pension.
- Reinstate the Land Acquisition Act of 2013.
- Punish the culprits of the Lakhimpur Kheri incident.
- Put a stop to free trade agreements.
- Repeal the Electricity Amendment Bill 2020.
- Provide 200 days of work under MNREGA, with a
daily wage of 700 rupees.
- Provide compensation and government jobs to the
families of deceased farmers in the farmer protests.
- Enact strict laws against companies selling fake
seeds, pesticides, and fertilizers.
- Form a National Commission for spices like chilli,
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turmeric, and other condiments.
- Implement the 5th Schedule of the Constitution to
end the exploitation of tribal lands.
Minimum Support Price (MSP)
- MSP is the price at which the government procures a
crop from farmers.
- It operates as an alternative to market prices and
ensures that farmers receive their due for their hard
work.
- This helps in recovering the cost of cultivation (and
some profit) for farmers.
- By setting MSP, the government incentivizes the
production of certain crops.
- However, according to the NITI Aayog report, only
about 6% of farmers in the country benefit from MSP,
as procurement at MSP doesn't happen in most
states.
How many crops are included in MSP?
- Seven types of grains (rice, wheat, maize, pearl
millet, sorghum, finger millet, and barley)
- Five types of pulses (chickpeas, pigeon peas, black
gram, green gram, and lentils)
- Seven types of oilseeds (rapeseed-mustard,
groundnut, soybean, sunflower, sesame, safflower,
ramtil)
- Four commercial crops (cotton, sugarcane, jute, raw
jute)
How is MSP determined?
- The announcement of MSP is made by the central
government.
- For this, the government bases its decision on the
recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural
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Costs and Prices (CACP).
- This commission (CACP) was established in 1965.
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Last protest lasted for 378 days
- On September 17, 2020, farmers launched a protest
against three agricultural laws on the borders of Delhi.
- This protest lasted for about 378 days.
It was claimed that about 700 farmers died during this
protest.
- Later, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the
withdrawal of all three agricultural laws.
- After this, farmers announced the end of the protest
on December 11, 2021.
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3. When is National Productivity Week celebrated?
a. 14-20 February
b. 11-17 February
c. 12-18 February
d. 10-17 February
Answer: c. 12-18 February
Theme of the year 2024:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Productivity Engine for
Economic Growth.
- Every year, from February 12th to 18th, Productivity
Week is observed, with February 12th celebrated as
Productivity Day.
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4. Which right-wing leader was elected President
of Finland?

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a. Pekka Harvesto
b. Sauli Ninisto
c. Subiyanto
d. Alexander Stab
Answer: d. Alexander Stab
- Alexander Stubb of Finland secured victory for the
presidency in the election results on February 11,
2024.
- Alexander is a former Prime Minister; he is also
referred to as a conservative leader.
- This was the first election after Finland joined the
NATO military alliance.
- Finland became the 31st member of NATO in April
2023.
- 55-year-old Alexander Stubb holds a staunch
perspective towards Russia, with whom the Nordic
nations share a long border.
Finland:
- It is a Nordic country located in Northern Europe.
- Neighboring countries include Sweden, Norway, and
Russia.
- Capital: Helsinki
- Population: 5.6 million
- Currency: Euro
- President: Sauli Niinistö
- Official languages: Finnish and Swedish
- It is the happiest country in the world.
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5. Player and former captain Dattajirao Gaikwad
passed away on 13 February 2024, he was
associated with which sport?
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a. Tennis
b. Badminton
c. Cricket
d. Hockey
Answer: c. Cricket

- Former captain of the Indian cricket team, Dattajirao

Gaekwad, passed away at his residence in Baroda.
- He was 95 years old and played 11 Tests for India,
scoring 350 runs at an average of 18.42.
- The BCCI paid tribute upon his demise.
- He made his debut in 1952. Gaekwad captained the
Indian team during the England tour in 1959.
- His team won the Ranji Trophy in the 1957-58
season.
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6. Where was the statue of the country's first Chief
of Defense Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat
installed, which was inaugurated by the Defense
Minister?
a. Ranchi
b. Dehradun

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c. Delhi
d. Jabalpur
Answer: b. Dehradun

- Defense Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled the statue

of General Bipin Rawat at the Ton Bridge School in
Dehradun on February 12, 2024.
- About Rawat - On December 8, 2021, General Bipin
Rawat, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), was
martyred in a helicopter crash. Along with him, his wife
Madhulika Rawat and 12 other soldiers also lost their
lives in the accident.
Current CDS: General Anil Chauhan
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7. Which Indian actress got the responsibility of
becoming a presenter at the BAFTA Awards
ceremony?
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a. Aishwarya Rai b. Priyanka Chopra
c. Rani Mukerji d. Deepika Padukone
Answer: d. Deepika Padukone

- This event will be hosted in London.

- Deepika will be seen as a presenter alongside David
Beckham and Dua Lipa.
- Prior to this, Deepika also played the role of a
presenter at the Oscars Awards in 2023.
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8. Which Gulf country did Prime Minister Narendra
Modi visit in February 2024?
a. Qatar
b. Iran
c. UAE (United Arab Emirates)
d. Kuwait
Answer: c. UAE (United Arab Emirates)
- On February 13, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
arrived in the UAE. This marks Modi's seventh visit to
the UAE since 2014.
- The President of the UAE, Mohammed bin Zayed Al
Nahyan, welcomed him.
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Hello Modi Program:
- After the welcome, both leaders held bilateral talks.
- Following this, Prime Minister Modi will address
around 65,000 members of the Indian community
residing in the UAE at the 'Hello Modi' program.
Inauguration of the First Hindu Temple in Abu
Dhabi:
- On February 14, 2024, PM Modi will inaugurate the
first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the
UAE.
Launch of UPI by Modi in the UAE:
- After arriving in the UAE, Prime Minister Narendra
Modi launched UPI (Unified Payments Interface) and
RuPay card there, along with President Al Nahyan.
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- PM Modi also made a payment using the RuPay card
with President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
India's Top Exports to Five Countries:
1. UAE - ₹2.24 trillion
2. Saudi Arabia - ₹48 thousand crores
3. Oman - ₹17 thousand crores
4. Iraq - ₹14 thousand crores
5. Kuwait - ₹10 thousand crores
Note:
- Before this, the inauguration of a new Hindu temple
took place on October 4, 2022, in Jebel Ali Village, a
suburb of Dubai, UAE.
- The temple's inauguration was carried out by UAE's
Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Sheikh
Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, and India's
Ambassador to the UAE, Sanjay Sudhir.
UAE:
Capital: Abu Dhabi
President: Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
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9. When was the International Epilepsy Day
observed in the year 2024?
a. 12 February b. 13 February
c. 14 February d. 15 February
Answer: a. 12 February
- It is observed on the second Monday of February.
- In the year 2024, it was observed on February 12.
- Its purpose is to promote accurate facts and better
treatment regarding epilepsy.
- National Epilepsy Day: November 17.
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10. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar won the floor
test (confidence vote) in February 2024, what is
this?
a. Government has majority of MLAs in the House
(Vidhan Sabha)
b. Majority of voters to the government
c. Government has minority in the House (Vidhan
Sabha)
d. None of these
Answer: a. Government has majority of MLAs in
the House (Vidhan Sabha)

- On February 12, 2023, during a floor test in the Bihar

Legislative Assembly, Nitish Kumar's government
emerged victorious.
- Nitish Kumar of JD(U) formed the government again
by leaving the Mahagathbandhan and joining hands
with the NDA.
Floor Test:
- A floor test, also known as a trust vote, is conducted
in legislative bodies to determine whether the ruling
government has a majority in power or not.
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- Members vote on a proposal presented by the Chief
Minister to express their confidence.
- If a majority votes in favor, the government remains
intact.
- Voting can be done through voice, electronic button,
physical ballot paper, or slips.
- If the Chief Minister loses the trust vote, he must
resign, indicating a loss of confidence in the house.
- In case of unclear majority, the Governor can also
call for a power test.
Whip:
- A whip is a directive issued by a political party that
instructs its legislators to vote in a specific manner on
proposals such as confidence and no-confidence
motions.
- Violating the whip can lead to disqualification of
legislators.

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