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Current Affairs Top 60 Q&A PDF – February 2024 2nd Week

(9 - 16)
1. Which of the following fintech startups/Software-as-a-Service providers were recently (in Feb
‘24) received the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approval to act as a Payment Aggregator (PA)?
1) Juspay Technologies Private Limited
2) Decfin Tech Private Limited
3) Zoho Payment Technologies Private Limited
4) Both 1 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
As of February 6, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted final approval to two fintech
startups namely Juspay Technologies Private Limited(Juspay) and Decfin Tech Private Limited
(Decfin) and a Software-as-a-Service(SaaS) provider Zoho Payment Technologies Private Limited
(Zoho) to act as a Payment Aggregator (PA).
i. The authorisation was granted under Section 7 of Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. Click
here to read more

2. In February 2024, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Economic Outlook raised India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast to _________ for
FY 2024-25.
1) 6.0%
2) 6.4%
3) 6.5%
4) 6.3%
5) 6.2%
Answer- 5) 6.2%
Explanation:
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Economic Outlook, Interim
Report February 2024 titled “Strengthening the Foundations for Growth” has raised India’s Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for FY 2024-25 to 6.2%, up from the November 2023
estimate of 6.1%.
 For 2025-26(FY26), the OECD maintains India’s growth forecast at 6.5%.

3. Who has recently (in Feb ‘24) won the 2023 Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59 People’s
Choice Award by the Natural History Museum, London, United Kingdom(UK)?
1) Sascha Fonseca (Germany)
2) Sandesh Kadur (India)
3) Frans Lanting (Netherlands)
4) Nima Sarikhani (United Kingdom)
5) Florian Schulz (Germany)
Answer- 4) Nima Sarikhani (United Kingdom)

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Explanation:
Nima Sarikhani of the United Kingdom(UK) won the 2023 Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59
People’s Choice Award by the Natural History Museum, London(UK).
i. Nima Sarikhani won this award for his photo of a polar bear sleeping peacefully on a small iceberg.

4. In February 2024, ___________ was appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Health and
Family Welfare, while Sanjay Jaju was appointed as the New Secretary of _______________ (Ministry).
1) Apurva Chandra; Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
2) Anil Malik; Ministry of Women and Child Development
3) Raj Kumar Goyal; Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
4) Vijay Kumar; Ministry of Women and Child Development
5) Anil Malik; Ministry of Labour and Employment
Answer- 1) Apurva Chandra; Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Explanation:
Apurva Chandra, Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), has been appointed
as the Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoH&FW).
 Sanjay Jaju was appointed as the New Secretary of MIB succeeding Apurva Chandra.
 Before the appointment, Sanjay Jaju has been serving as the Officer on Special Duty(OSD) in
Telangana.
Note- Apurva Chandra has been holding additional charge as the Secretary of MoHFW since January
2024. Click here to read more

5. In February 2024, Olzhas Bektenov became the Youngest Prime Minister (PM) of _____________
(Country).
1) Kyrgyzstan
2) Uzbekistan
3) Kazakhstan
4) Turkmenistan
5) Tajikistan
Answer- 3) Kazakhstan
Explanation:
Kazakhstan’s president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has appointed Olzhas Bektenov (43 years) of the
Amanat party as the new Prime Minister (PM) of Kazakhstan.
 Olzhas Bektenov is the youngest PM in Kazakhstan’s history.

6. Who has been the first civil servant to be appointed as a brand ambassador for the Fit India
Movement in February 2024?
1) Abhishek Singh
2) Manoj Kumar Sharma
3) Krishna Gopal Tiwari
4) Ashok Khemka
5) Narendra Kumar Yadav
Answer- 5) Narendra Kumar Yadav

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Explanation:
Narendra Kumar Yadav, Indian Revenue Service (IRS) 2009 batch officer, has been the first civil
servant to be appointed as a brand ambassador for the Fit India Movement.
i. Narendra Kumar Yadav is currently serving as an ‘Additional Director GST (Goods and Services Tax)’
in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.

7. In February 2024, Mir Mohammad Farooq Nazki, a Prominent broadcaster, poet, and Sahitya
Akademi awardee, passed away.
In which year did he win the Sahitya Akademi award in Kashmiri language for his poetry book
“Naar Hatun Kazal Wanas” (Fire in the Eyelashes)?
1) 1995
2) 1997
3) 2000
4) 2003
5) 2005
Answer- 1) 1995
Explanation:
Mir Mohammad Farooq Nazki, a Prominent broadcaster, poet, and Sahitya Akademi awardee,
passed away at the age of 83 at Katra in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
i. In 1995, he was honoured with the Sahitya Akademi award in Kashmiri language for his poetry book
“Naar Hatun Kazal Wanas” (Fire in the Eyelashes).

8. Which country’s former president, Sebastián Piñera Echenique passed away in February
2024?
1) Argentina
2) Brazil
3) Peru
4) Chile
5) Bolivia
Answer- 4) Chile
Explanation:
Sebastián Piñera Echenique, the two-time former president of Chile and Chilean businessman, has
passed away by drowning in Lake Ranco in Chile after a helicopter crash.
i. Sebastián Piñera served his first tenure as President of Chile from 2010 to 2014.
ii. He was the first conservative politician to be elected as president after the end of military rule in
Chile. He was again made President of Chile from 2018 to 2022.

9. In February 2024, __________ became the first Indian state to Pass Bill on the Uniform Civil Code
Bill.
1) Bihar
2) Odisha
3) Gujarat
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 5) Uttarakhand

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Explanation:
On 7th February 2024, Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
Uttarakhand Bill, 2024 which aims to govern and regulate laws related to marriage, divorce, land,
property and inheritance for all citizens, irrespective of their religion.
i. The bill will now be sent to President of India Droupadi Murmu for her assent after which it will
become a law.
ii. With this, Uttarakhand will become the first Indian state to get a common law.

10. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Prime Minister (PM)
Narendra Modi visit to Goa in February 2024?
A) PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various projects worth over
Rs 1330 crores during the Viksit Bharat-Viksit Goa 2047 programme in Goa.
B) The PM inaugurated a 100 TPD (Tonnes Per Day) Integrated Waste Management Facility in
South Goa.
C) He laid the foundation stone for the construction of a 100 MLD (Mega Liters per Day) Water
Treatment Plant in South Goa
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 6th February 2024, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Goa and inaugurated and laid the
foundation stone for various projects worth over Rs 1330 crores during the Viksit Bharat-Viksit Goa
2047 programme in Goa.
i. The PM inaugurated a 100 TPD (Tonnes Per Day) Integrated Waste Management Facility in South
Goa.
ii. He laid the foundation stone for the construction of a 100 MLD (Mega Liters per Day) Water
Treatment Plant in South Goa. Click here to read more

11. Name the Portal that has been recently (in Feb ‘24) launched by the Union Minister Arjun
Munda of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare for insurance products including Pradhan Mantri Fasal
Bima Yojana (PMFBY).
1) SARTHI Portal
2) Kisan Portal
3) Vidyut Portal
4) Udyam Portal
5) eShram Portal
Answer- 1) SARTHI Portal
Explanation:
Union Minister Arjun Munda, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) launched Sandbox
for Agricultural and Rural Security, Technology and Insurance (SARTHI) Portal to offer a range of
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i. He also launched the Krishi Rakshak portal and helpline number (14447) to enable farmers in India
to file their grievances.
ii. The Union Minister also launched the Learning Management System (LMS) Platform for the farming
community under the PMFBY.

12. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the 6th Monetary Policy
Committee (MPC) for FY24 released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in February 2024?
A) The Repo Rate was retained at 6.5% for the 6th consecutive time.
B) The Fixed Reverse Repo Rate and the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate are kept
unchanged at 3.35% & 6.75% respectively.
C) The Bank Rate is kept unchanged at 6.25%.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 2) Only A & B
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s 6th Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on 6th,
7th and 8th February 2024 and decided to retain the repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility
(LAF) at 6.50%.
i. For the 6th consecutive time, the repo rate was retained at 6.5% to maintain a tight surveillance
on inflation. Click here to read more
Category Rates

Policy Repo Rate 6.50%

Fixed Reverse Repo Rate 3.35%

Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate 6.75%

Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) Rate 6.25%

Bank Rate 6.75%

Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) 4.50%

Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) 18%

13. Which state government has recently (in Feb ‘24) signed an MoU with Google for Artificial
Intelligence (AI)-led Solutions across Sectors?
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh

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3) Gujarat
4) Jharkhand
5) Karnataka
Answer- 1) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Maharashtra government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with search engine
giant Google to utilise innovative and scalable Artificial Intelligence (AI)-led solutions across sectors
including agriculture, healthcare, education, etc.
i. Google also announced the launching of a state-of-the-art AI Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the Indian
Institute of Information Technology – Nagpur (IIIT-Nagpur), Maharashtra.
ii. Google renamed its free version of the generative AI chatbot Bard as Gemini and launched Gemini
Advanced, the subscription tier of its powerful AI model. Gemini Advanced is a premium service (with
Ultra) that uses the most powerful version of the Gemini model. Click here to read more

14. Name the personality who has recently (in Feb ‘24) conferred with the Lifetime Achievement
Award with Gold Medal by the Sports Journalists’ Federation of India (SJFI).
1) Nisha Rani Dutta
2) Rashmita Patra
3) P.T. Usha
4) Kamal Kumar
5) Asha Roy
Answer- 3) P.T. Usha
Explanation:
President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Indian sprinter Pilavullakandy Thekkeyparambil
Usha (P.T. Usha) was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award with Gold Medal by Sports
Journalists’ Federation of India (SJFI) in an event held at the National Sports Club of India (NSCI), New
Delhi, Delhi.
i. The programme was co-hosted by Delhi Sports Journalists’ Association (DSJA), one of the affiliates of
SJFI. PT Usha is the fifth recipient of the SJFI Gold Medal.

15. Who has recently (in Feb ‘24) elected as the President of the International Court of Justice
(ICJ) for 3 years?
1) Abdulqawi Yusuf (Somalia)
2) Nawaf Salam (Lebanon)
3) Julia Sebutinde (Uganda)
4) Joan Donoghue (United States)
5) Ronny Abraham (France)
Answer- 2) Nawaf Salam (Lebanon)
Explanation:
Justice Nawaf Salam from Lebanon was elected as the President of the International Court of Justice
(ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations(UN), for 3 years with effect from 6th February
2024.
 Nawaf Sala succeeds Judge Joan E Donoghue from the United States of America(USA) who
served as president of ICJ from 2021 to 2024.

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i. Justice Julia Sebutinde from Uganda was elected as the Vice President(VP) of ICJ for 3 years with effect
from 6th February 2024. She succeeds Kirill Gevorgian (Russian Federation), who served as VP of ICJ
from 2021-2024.

16. In February 2024, Bandhan Financial Holdings Limited (BFHL) received the final approval
from Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to acquire the 100%
paid up share capital of _________ (Life Insurance Company).
1) Max Life Insurance
2) Aviva Life insurance
3) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
4) Aegon Life Insurance
5) HDFC Life Insurance
Answer- 4) Aegon Life Insurance
Explanation:
Bandhan Financial Holdings Limited (BFHL) has received the final approval from Insurance Regulatory
and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to acquire the 100% paid up share capital of Aegon Life
Insurance Company.
i. Aegon Life Insurance is a joint venture (JV) of Aegon NV and Bennett, Coleman & Company Limited
(BCCL), the owner and publisher of The Economic Times.
ii. BFHL is the parent company of Kolkata (West Bengal) based Bandhan Bank Limited

17. Name the satellite that was recently (in Feb ‘24) launched by the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration's (NASA) onboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket to study the earth’s oceans, air,
& climate.
1) GOES 12
2) PACE
3) LANDSAT 8
4) IMAGE
5) LANCE
Answer- 2) PACE
Explanation:
On 8th February 2024, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched “PACE” –
the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem, an Earth-observing satellite to study ocean health, air
quality, and the effects of Climate change.
i. The PACE onboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket was launched to a sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) from
Space Launch Complex (SLC) 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, the United States of
America (USA).
Note: This was the 4th flight of Falcon 9’s first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously
launched Crew-7, CRS-29, and one Starlink mission.

18. Which state government has recently (in Feb ‘24) launched the Logo, Anthem, Mascot, Jersey,
and Torch of the 4th edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG 2023)?
1) Karnataka
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Assam

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4) Odisha
5) Nagaland
Answer- 3) Assam
Explanation:
On 8th February 2024, Assam Chief Minister(CM) Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the Logo, Anthem,
Mascot, Jersey, and Torch of the 4th edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG 2023) in an
event held at the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Stadium in Guwahati, Assam.
 KIUG 2023 is set to be held from 19th -29th February 2024. The Mascot of the KIUG 2023 is
‘Ashtalakshmi’, a butterfly.

19. Which Organisation, along with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), introduced
the DigiReady Certification (DRC) portal in February 2024?
1) Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India
2) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry
3) National Association of Software and Service Companies
4) Quality Council of India
5) Confederation of Indian Industry
Answer- 4) Quality Council of India
Explanation:
The Quality Council of India (QCI) and Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) jointly
introduced the DigiReady Certification (DRC) portal in a step towards fostering digital inclusion in
the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector.
 QCI in coordination with ONDC aims to assess and certify the digital readiness of MSME
entities.

20. In which city, the 2nd edition of the World Defence Show (WDS 2024) was held in February
2024?
1) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2) Delhi, India
3) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
4) Doha, Qatar
5) Dhaka, Bangladesh
Answer- 1) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
The 2nd edition of the World Defence Show (WDS 2024) was held at Riyadh International Convention
& Exhibition Center, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 4th to 8th February 2024.
i. WDS 2024 was organised by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), the regulator,
enabler, licensor for the military industry in Saudi Arabia with the theme of “Equipped for Tomorrow”.
ii. Pune (Maharashtra)- based Munitions India Limited (MIL), Defence Public Sector Undertaking (PSU)
under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract worth USD 225 million for the supply of artillery
ammunition to Saudi Arabia. Click here to read more

21. Which bank has recently (in Feb ‘24) signed an MoU with Warehousing Development
Regulatory Authority (WDRA) to facilitate low-interest rate loans to farmers and traders?
1) State Bank of India

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2) Indian Bank
3) Bank of Baroda
4) Indian Overseas Bank
5) Punjab & Sind Bank
Answer- 5) Punjab & Sind Bank
Explanation:
Warehousing Development Regulatory Authority (WDRA) has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Punjab & Sind Bank (PSB) to facilitate low-interest rate loans to farmers
and traders.
i. The MoU aims to raise awareness and encourage funding against electronic Negotiable Warehouse
Receipts (e-NWRs) to improve agricultural pledge finance in India.

22. Which company has recently (in Feb ‘24) partnered with the Hongkong and Shanghai
Banking Corporation (HSBC) to offer financial support and technological resources to fast-
growing climate technology firms?
1) Amazon Web Services India
2) Google Cloud Platform
3) Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
4) IBM Cloud
5) Microsoft Azure India
Answer- 2) Google Cloud Platform
Explanation:
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) in partnership with Google Cloud Platform
(GCP) aims to offer financial support and technological resources to fast-growing climate technology
firms.
i. HSBC will be funding about USD 1 billion to climate tech companies selected by Google through its
Google Cloud Ready-Sustainability (GCR-Sustainability) programme by 2030.

23. In February 2024, the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) hiked the interest rate on Employees’
Provident Fund (EPF) deposits to a three-year high of ________ from 8.15% for the financial year
2023-24 (FY24).
1) 8.40%
2) 8.25%
3) 8.30%
4) 8.45%
5) 8.50%
Answer- 2) 8.25%
Explanation:
The Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has hiked
the interest rate on Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) deposits to a three-year high of 8.25% from
8.15% for the financial year 2023-24 (FY24).
i. The decision was taken in the 235th CBT meeting chaired by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav,
Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE).

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24. In February 2024, Alexander Stubb was elected as the 13th President of __________ (country).
1) Lithuania
2) Georgia
3) Belgium
4) Hungary
5) Finland
Answer- 5) Finland
Explanation:
Finland’s former Prime Minister (PM) Alexander Stubb of the National Coalition Party (NCP) won the
run-off presidential election, securing 51.6% of the vote, and became the 13th President of Finland.
 He defeated Pekka Haavisto, an independent candidate of the Green Party and former Foreign
Minister, who secured 48.4% of votes.
 Alexander Stubb will replace incumbent President Sauli Niinisto, who is required to step down
after serving 2 six-year terms since 2012.

25. Padma Shri Awardee and renowned Hindi and Maithili writer UshaKiran Khan passed away
in February 2024.
In which year did she receive the Padma Shri award in the field of Literature and Education?
1) 2017
2) 2011
3) 2015
4) 2012
5) 2010
Answer- 3) 2015
Explanation:
Padma Shri Awardee and renowned Hindi and Maithili writer UshaKiran Khan passed away at the
age of 78 in Patna, Bihar.
 She was honoured with the Padma Shri in the field of literature and education in 2015.
i. She was also a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2011 for her Maithili novel ‘Bhamati’,
written in 2010, and published by Samayik Prakashan.

26. What was the theme of United Nations (UN) World Pulses Day (WPD) 2024, observed across
the globe on 10th February 2024?
1) Pulses: Nourishing Soils and People
2) Pulses for a sustainable future
3) Pulses to empower youth
4) #Lovepulses
5) Pulses to achieve sustainable agrifood systems
Answer- 1) Pulses: Nourishing Soils and People
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) World Pulses Day (WPD) 2024 was observed across the globe on 10th
February 2024 with the theme of “Pulses: Nourishing Soils and People.”
i. The 1st ever WPD was observed on 10 February 2019. Click here to read more

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27. The 1st round of National Deworming Day (NDD) 2024 was observed across India on
______________.
1) 6th February 2024
2) 8th February 2024
3) 10th February 2024
4) 7th February 2024
5) 9th February 2024
Answer- 3) 10th February 2024
Explanation:
The National Deworming Day (NDD) is organised biannually in all states and Union Territories (UTs)
across India to eradicate intestinal worms also referred to as Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH), among
children of age 1-19 years.
 The 1st round is conducted in February and the 2nd round is conducted in August.
i. In 2024, the first round of NDD will be observed on 10th February 2024, with a mop-up day (MUD)
followed by the next day of NDD or on which the state government decides. The day was first observed
on 10th February 2015.

28. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the cabinet approval on 8th
February 2024?
A) The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-
MKSSY), a Central Sector sub-scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
(PMMSY).
B) The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Fisheries Infrastructure Development
Fund (FIDF) for 3 years up to 2025-26 within the approved fund of Rs 7522.48 crore.
C) The Cabinet has approved the auction in eight spectrum bands for mobile phone services at a
base price of Rs 96,317 crore
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi approved the following schemes
and initiatives on 8th February 2024:
i. The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY),
a Central Sector sub-scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
ii. The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Fisheries Infrastructure Development Fund
(FIDF) for 3 years up to 2025-26 within the approved fund of Rs 7522.48 crore and budgetary support
of Rs 939.48 crore.
iii. The Cabinet has approved the auction in eight spectrum bands for mobile phone services at a base
price of Rs 96,317 crore to improve the quality of telecom services and coverage for consumers. Click
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29. In February 2024, Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor to GoI launched ‘Science for
Women: A Technology and Innovation (SWATI) Portal, India’s 1st-of-its-kind interactive online
portal on Indian women in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Medicine).
Which Institute has developed the SWATI Portal?
1) National Institute of Technology (NIT) Tiruchirappalli
2) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
3) National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)
4) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
5) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
Answer- 3) National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)
Explanation:
On 11th February 2024, Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India (GoI)
launched ‘Science for Women: A Technology and Innovation (SWATI) Portal, India’s 1st-of-its-kind
interactive online portal on Indian women in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
& Medicine).
 The portal was launched on the occasion of International Day of Women and Girls in Science
2024 at the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The SWATI portal was developed, hosted and maintained by the National Institute of Plant Genome
Research (NIPGR).
ii. SWATI portal is an initiative by the Inter Academy Panel of India (IAP) on Women in STEMM.

30. Which Department of GoI has recently (in Feb ‘24) unveiled the National e-Governance
Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) Way Forward Annual Report 2023?
1) Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
2) Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
3) Department of Justice
4) Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
5) Department of Land Resources
Answer- 1) Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
Explanation:
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) under the Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has unveiled the National e-Governance Service Delivery
Assessment (NeSDA) Way Forward Annual Report 2023.
i. DARPG organised 3 Regional Conferences on e-Governance in Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mumbai
(Maharashtra), and Guwahati (Assam), respectively.
ii. A total of 16,487 e-services were provided across States/UTs in December 2023, as against 11,614
in April 2023. Click here to read more

31. Name the Financial Institution/Regulatory body that has recently (in Feb ‘24) unveiled
‘Prabhaav‘, the CRISIL’s impact assessment report of the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS).
1) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
2) Small Industries Development Bank of India
3) Reserve Bank of India
4) Securities and Exchange Board of India
5) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority

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Answer- 2) Small Industries Development Bank of India

Explanation:
On February 9, 2024, the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) unveiled the CRISIL’s
impact assessment report of the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) namely ‘Prabhaav‘.
i. As of November 30, 2023, 129 Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) were sanctioned out of FFS across
various segments. Click here to read more

32. Which Organisation/Bank has recently (in Feb ‘24) signed a USD 200 million loan agreement
with the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) for the ‘Climate Resilient Brahmaputra
Integrated Flood and Riverbank Erosion Risk Management (FRERM) Project in Assam’?
1) World Bank
2) International Monetary Fund
3) Asian Development Bank
4) United Nations Development Programme
5) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Answer- 3) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) of Ministry of Finance (MoF) and Asian Development
Bank (ADB) has signed a USD 200 million loan agreement (Ordinary Operations) for the ‘Climate
Resilient Brahmaputra Integrated Flood and Riverbank Erosion Risk Management(FRERM) Project in
Assam’.
i. The Loan has a principal repayment period of 15 years and the interest of the loan will be the sum of
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) and 0.6% of Proceeds of the loan withdrawn & 0.10% of
expenditure to be financed out of proceeds of the loan.

33. In which of the following countries, India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) was launched
in February 2024?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Mauritius
3) Kenya
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India, along with Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, virtually launched India’s Unified Payments Interface
(UPI) in Mauritius and Sri Lanka.
 In addition to the UPI, the RuPay card service was also launched in Mauritius.
i. Mauritius (African nation) becomes the first country outside Asia to issue cards using RuPay
technology. Click here to read more

34. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the recent steps taken by the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in February 2024?
A) RBI has increased the remuneration ceiling of Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) of banks from
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B) RBI has permitted the branches of Indian banks in GIFT–IFSC to act as a Trading
Member/Trading and Clearing Member (TM/TCM) of India International Bullion Exchange IFSC
Ltd (IIBX).
C) RBI cancelled the licence of Jai Prakash Narayan Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Basmathnagar,
Maharashtra.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
On February 9, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in exercise of powers conferred by Section 35B
of the Banking Regulation (BR) Act, 1949, has increased the remuneration ceiling of Non-Executive
Directors (NEDs) of banks from Rs 20 lakh per annum to Rs 30 lakh with immediate effect.
i. RBI has permitted the branches of Indian banks in GIFT–IFSC (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City
International Financial Services Centre) to act as a Trading Member/Trading and Clearing Member
(TM/TCM) of India International Bullion Exchange IFSC Ltd (IIBX).
 It also allowed the Indian banks authorised to import gold or silver to act as Special Category
Client (SCC) of IIBX.
ii. On February 5, 2024, RBI, cancelled the licence of Jai Prakash Narayan Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd.,
Basmathnagar, Maharashtra. With effect from February 6, 2024, The bank ceases to carry on banking
business as defined in Section 5(b) read with Section 56 of BR Act, 1949. Click here to read more

35. Which country has recently (in Feb ‘24) won the International Cricket Council (ICC) U19
Men’s Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2024 title by defeating India in February 2024?
1) West Indies
2) South Africa
3) Australia
4) England
5) New Zealand
Answer- 3) Australia
Explanation:
The Australian Under-19 (U19) cricket team won the International Cricket Council (ICC) U19 Men’s
Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2024 title defeating India in the finals held in Willowmoore Park stadium in
Benoni, South Africa.
 This marks Australia’s fourth ICC U19 Men’s World Cup title. Australia previously won the title
in 1988, 2002, and 2010.
i. The 15th edition of U19 Men’s CWC held from 19th January to 11th February 2024 was hosted by
South Africa.

36. When was the 9th International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS) 2024 observed
across the globe by the United Nations (UN)?
1) 9th February 2024
2) 11th February 2024

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3) 8th February 2024

4) 10th February 2024
5) 7th February 2024
Answer- 2) 11th February 2024
Explanation:
The 9th United Nations (UN) International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS) 2024 was
observed across the globe on 11th February 2024 with the theme of “Women and Girls in Science
Leadership: A New Era for Sustainability”.
i. The sub theme of IDWGIS 2024 is “Think Science … Think Peace”. Click here to read more

37. In February 2024, the 193rd Meeting of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) was
held in New Delhi, Delhi under the chairmanship of Union Minister of Labour and Employment,
Bhupender Yadav.
ESIC approved to provide Medical Benefit for insured superannuating workers leaving the ESI
Scheme due to exceeding the wage ceiling, if the worker was under insurable employment for at
least ________ (years) before superannuation/voluntary retirement.
1) 10 years
2) 5 years
3) 8 years
4) 6 years
5) 3 years
Answer- 2) 5 years
Explanation:
On February 10, 2024, the 193rd Meeting of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) was held
in New Delhi, Delhi under the chairmanship of Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Labour
and Employment (MoLE), and Chairman of ESIC.
i. During the meeting, ESIC approved the proposal to provide Medical Benefit for insured
superannuating workers leaving the ESI Scheme due to exceeding the wage ceiling, if the worker was
under insurable employment for at least 5 years before superannuation/voluntary retirement. Click
here to read more

38. Name the country that has recently (in Feb ‘24) signed a protocol to amend the agreement
on nuclear reactor construction at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project in Tamil Nadu.
1) Israel
2) Japan
3) United Arab Emirates
4) Kuwait
5) Russia
Answer- 5) Russia
Explanation:
India and Russia signed a protocol to amend the 2008 intergovernmental agreement focusing on
cooperation in constructing additional nuclear reactors at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project
(KKNPP) site and new Russia-designed nuclear power plants at new sites in India.
i. The KKNPP in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu(TN) is a joint initiative of India and Russia. This is a flagship
project of bilateral technological and energy cooperation.

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39. Which bank has recently (in Feb ‘24) signed an MoU with the All India Institute of Medical
Sciences (AIIMS) for the implementation of the SMART Payment card to provide hassle-free
payments for treatment?
1) State Bank of India
2) HDFC Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) Bank of India
5) Bank of Maharashtra
Answer- 1) State Bank of India
Explanation:
On February 13, 2024, the Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
(MoH&FW) launched AIIMS-SBI Smart Payment Card to provide hassle-free payments for treatment
at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
i. Initially the card was launched for AIIMS, New Delhi. Its services will be extended across all the AIIMS
in India in future.
ii. The validity of the card is 5 years with effect from the date of issue. During the event, State Bank of
India (SBI) and AIIMS signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the implementation of the
AIIMS-SBI SMART Payment card.

40. Which bank has celebrated its 88th Foundation day on 10th February 2024?
1) Bank of Maharashtra
2) Bank of Baroda
3) Indian Overseas Bank
4) Punjab National Bank
5) Bank of India
Answer- 3) Indian Overseas Bank
Explanation:
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a public sector bank, celebrated its 88th Foundation day on 10th
February 2024 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. IOB launched various new products and announced the
opening of 88 new branches across India.
i. IOB launched 3 new RuPay credit card variants: IOB RuPay Classic, IOB RuPay Platinum, and IOB
RuPay Select.
ii. IOB also launched the Freedom Current Account and Saving Account (CASA) variant.

41. Which of the following personalities have recently (in Feb ‘24) honoured with the Bharat
Ratna Award in February 2024?
1) MS Swaminathan
2) Chaudhary Charan Singh
3) PV Narasimha Rao
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3

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Explanation:
Government of India (GoI) announced that two former Prime Ministers(PMs), Chaudhary Charan
Singh and PV Narasimha Rao, and father of India’s ‘green revolution’ Dr MS Swaminathan will be
awarded Bharat Ratna in 2024.
 With this, the total number of Bharat Ratna recipients in 2024 becomes five. This is the
highest number of Bharat Ratnas awarded in a year since its inception in 1954.
Note: In January 2024, GoI announced Bharat Ratna for Former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna (LK)
Advani and Former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur (posthumously).

42. In February 2024, the renowned specialist in genetic medicine & Padma Shri awardee Ishwar
Chander Verma (I.C. Verma) passed away.
In which year, Ishwar Chander Verma was conferred with the Padma Shri Award in the field of
Medicine?
1) 2022
2) 2023
3) 2020
4) 2021
5) 2019
Answer- 2) 2023
Explanation:
The renowned specialist in genetic medicine and Padma Shri recipient Ishwar Chander Verma (I.C.
Verma) passed away.
i. In 2023, I.C.Verma was conferred with the Padma Shri (the fourth-highest civilian honour) in the
field of Medicine for Setting up the first Genetic centre in India at All India Institute Of Medical Science
(AIIMS) in 1968 and Conducted research on the decline in the population of the Onge Tribe in Andaman
& Nicobar(A&N) Islands.

43. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the contract signed by the
Ministry of Defence (MoD) in February 2024?
A) MoD has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited to procure 11 Shakti Electronic
Warfare Systems (EWS) along with associated equipment / accessories for the Indian Navy (IN)
at a cost of Rs 2,167.47 crore.
B) The EWS will be designed and developed by Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL)
Hyderabad, Telangana.
C) MoD also signed a Rs 1752.13 crores contract with the Advanced Weapons and Equipment
India Limited(AWEIL) for the manufacturing and supply of 463 Stabilised Remote Control Guns
(SRCG) for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
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Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to procure
11 Shakti Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) along with associated equipment / accessories for the
Indian Navy (IN) at a cost of Rs 2,167.47 crore.
 The EWS will be designed and developed by Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL)
Hyderabad, Telangana, is a laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation
(DRDO).
i. MoD also signs Rs 1752.13 crores contract with the Advanced Weapons and Equipment India
Limited(AWEIL), Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (UP) for the manufacturing and supply of 463 indigenously
manufactured 12.7 mm Stabilised Remote Control Guns (SRCG) for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast
Guard (ICG). Click here to read more

44. In which city, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has recently (in Feb ‘24) inaugurated and
laid the foundation stone for multiple developmental projects worth Rs 7,500 crore?
1) Brahmapur, Odisha
2) Pune, Maharashtra
3) Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh
4) Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
5) Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 3) Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
On 11 February 2024, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone
for multiple developmental projects worth Rs 7,500 crore in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh (MP).
i. The PM disbursed monthly instalments of Rs 1500 under Aahar Anudan Yojna to 2 lakh women
beneficiaries from specially backward tribes.
ii. On 13 February 2024, PM Narendra Modi announced the launch of ‘PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’,
to encourage people to install solar panels on their rooftops for free electricity. Click here to read more

45. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the National Film Awards
regulations, revised by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) in February 2024?
A) The ‘Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director’ has been renamed ‘Best Debut
Film of a Director’.
B) The ‘Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration’ has been renamed as
‘Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social, and Environmental Values’.
C) The prize money for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award has been increased from Rs 10 lakh to Rs
20 lakh.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 2) Only A & B

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Explanation:
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has revised the National Film Awards regulations
and made significant changes, including renaming awards, merging categories, and increasing prize
money.
i. The ‘Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director’ has been renamed ‘Best Debut Film
of a Director’. The award includes a Swarna Kamal and cash award of Rs 3 lakh which will be presented
to the director of the film.
ii. The ‘Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration’ has been clubbed with
‘Best Film on Social Issues’ and ‘Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation’. The newly
formed award is named ‘Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social, and Environmental Values’.
iii. The prize money for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which is presented every year to an Indian film
personality for their outstanding contribution to Indian cinema, has been increased from Rs 10 lakh to
Rs 15 lakh. Click here to read more

46. Which organisation/Government agency has recently (in Feb ‘24) launched the Greening and
Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry (GROW) Report and Portal?
1) Food and Agriculture Organization
2) NITI Aayog
3) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
4) Indian Council of Agricultural Research
5) World Agroforestry Centre
Answer- 2) NITI Aayog
Explanation:
On February 12, 2024, NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) launched the Greening
and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry (GROW) initiative, which includes GRWO report and
portal at NITI Aayog headquarters in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The GROW-Suitability Mapping portal on Bhuvan will allow universal access to state and district-level
data.
ii. The report, developed under the leadership of NITI Aayog, used remote sensing and Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) technologies to assess the suitability of agroforestry practices across all
districts of India.

47. According to the 21st quarterly Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) bulletin for October-
December 2023 (Q3FY24) released by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) in February
2024, India’s urban unemployment rate (UR) declined to __________ during Q3FY24.
1) 6.2%
2) 6.9%
3) 6.7%
4) 6.3%
5) 6.5%
Answer- 5) 6.5%
Explanation:
The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
(MoSPI) released its 21st quarterly Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) bulletin for October-
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i. As per it, India’s urban unemployment rate (UR) in Current Weekly Status (CWS) terms for persons
aged 15 years and above declined to 6.5% during Q3FY24 which is the lowest level in over 4 years.
 It was 6.6% in Q2FY24, and 7.2% in Q3FY23.
 It was high at 12.6% recorded in the Covid-affected April-June quarter of FY22 (Q1FY22). Click
here to read more

48. In February 2024, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved Karachi (Pakistan)
based Matrix Pharma Private Limited to acquire 100% paid-up share capital in ____________________
(company).
1) Testtex india Laboratories Private Limited
2) Sisco Research Laboratories Private Limited
3) Ultra Laboratories Private Limited
4) Tianish Laboratories Private Limited
5) HiMedia Laboratories Private Limited
Answer- 4) Tianish Laboratories Private Limited
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the following on 13th February 2024;
i. CCI has approved the Karachi (Pakistan) based Matrix Pharma Private Limited (Acquirer) to acquire
100% paid-up share capital in Hyderabad (Telangana) based Tianish Laboratories Private Limited
(Target).
ii. CCI has approved Ahmedabad (Gujarat) based Adani Power Limited (APL) and Gurugram (Haryana)
based Dickey Alternative Investment Trust (DAIT) to jointly acquire 100% paid-up share capital in
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) – based Coastal Energen Private Limited (CEPL).

49. When was the International Epilepsy Day 2024 observed across the globe with the theme of
“Milestones on My Epilepsy Journey”?
1) 14th February 2024
2) 11th February 2024
3) 13th February 2024
4) 10th February 2024
5) 12th February 2024
Answer- 5) 12th February 2024
Explanation:
International Epilepsy Day is annually observed across the globe on the 2nd Monday in February to
raise awareness about epilepsy, a neurological disorder, its condition, diagnosis, and treatment.
i. International Epilepsy Day 2024 is observed on 12th February 2024 with the theme of“Milestones
on My Epilepsy Journey.”
ii. National Institutes under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment(MoSJE) and Composite
Regional Centre (CRC) for Persons with Disabilities(PwDs) organised several events across India to
mark the observance of International Epilepsy Day on 12th February 2024. Click here to read more

50. What was the theme of United Nations (UN) World Radio Day (WRD) 2024 that was observed
across the globe on 13th February 2024?
1) Radio is You
2) Radio and Peace

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3) Radio: A century informing, entertaining and educating

4) Radio and Trust
5) New World, New Radio - Evolution, Innovation, Connection
Answer- 3) Radio: A century informing, entertaining and educating
Explanation:
The 13th United Nations (UN) World Radio Day (WRD) 2024 was observed across the globe on 13th
February 2024 with the theme of “Radio: A century informing, entertaining and educating”.
i. On the occasion of WRD 2024, Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur, Ministry of Information and
Broadcasting (MIB) unveiled revised policy guidelines to enhance the setup of Community Radio
Stations (CRS) in India.
 The guidelines were released during the 2-day Regional Community Radio Sammelan (South)
at Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Click here to read more

STATIC GK

51. What is India’s rank in the Logistics Performance Index Report (2023) released by the World
Bank in February 2024?
1) 35
2) 25
3) 29
4) 38
5) 40
Answer- 4) 38
Explanation:
India has been ranked 38 out of 139 countries according to the World Bank’s ‘Logistics Performance
Index Report (2023).
 India’s rank has improved by six places from 44 in 2018 and sixteen places from 54 in 2014.

52.In February 2024, Lieutenant General ___________ became the first woman to be appointed as
the Commandant of Army Medical Corps Centre and College in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
1) Kavita Sahai
2) Madhuri Kanitkar
3) Punita Arora
4) Ganeve Lalji
5) Shaliza Dhami
Answer- 1) Kavita Sahai
Explanation:
Lieutenant General Kavita Sahai became the first woman to be appointed as the Commandant of Army
Medical Corps Centre and College in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
i. Lieutenant General Sahai is an alumnus of Armed Forces Medical College in Pune and was
commissioned in the Army Medical Corps in 1986.
ii. She completed her Doctor of Medicine in Pathology in 1994 and completed her Diplomate of National
Board in Pathology in 1997 from AFMC in Pune, Maharashtra.

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53. On 8th February 2024, Massive Lava Erupted from Sylingarfell volcano located in _________
(country).
1) Kenya
2) Iceland
3) Australia
4) Spain
5) Brazil
Answer- 2) Iceland
Explanation:
In southwestern Iceland, a Sylingarfell volcano erupted on 8th February 2024, marking its third
eruption since December, 2023.
i. The fiery display of bright orange lava could be seen from Reykjavik, the capital, situated about 30
miles away. The eruption commenced at 6 a.m. on a mountain ridge in the Reykjanes Peninsula,

54.Which state government has recently (in Feb ‘24) approved the Healing (Prevention of Evil)
Practices Bill, 2024?
1) Odisha
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Karnataka
4) Assam
5) West Bengal
Answer- 4) Assam
Explanation:
To stop magical healing in the name of treatment, the Assam cabinet has approved the Assam
Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Bill, 2024.
i. The Bill to provide relief to victims of magical treatment in the name of treatment.

55. In which city, Union Culture Minister, G Kishan Reddy has recently (in Feb ‘24) laid the
foundation stone for India's first digital National Museum of Epigraphy?
1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2) Bengaluru, Karnataka
3) Mumbai, Maharashtra
4) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
5) Hyderabad, Telangana
Answer- 5) Hyderabad, Telangana
Explanation:
Union Culture Minister, G Kishan Reddy laid the foundation stone for India's first digital National
Museum of Epigraphy at the Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad, Telangana.
 The Archaeological Survey of India is establishing the museum and about one lakh ancient
inscriptions of various languages and periods of time will be placed in it.

56. Which state government has recently (in Feb ‘24) enhanced the 'EV Upyog' portal to
promote Electric Vehicles (EVs)?
1) Maharashtra
2) Uttar Pradesh

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3) Gujarat
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Odisha
Answer- 2) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh government is enhancing the 'EV Upyog' portal to promote Electric Vehicles
(EVs). They are engaging a software development agency to add attractive features to the portal. Chief
Minister Yogi Adityanath intends to host the EV Upyog portal on a cloud server and integrate it with
the Invest UP website.
i. Uttar Pradesh Development Systems Corporation Limited (UPDSCL) is hiring a software
development agency for one year to carry out the upgrade.

57. In February 2024, the board of governors of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
(AMPAS) announced a new award for best casting from the ______ (Edition) Academy Awards.
1) 94th
2) 98th
3) 96th
4) 92nd
5) 95th
Answer- 2) 98th
Explanation:
The board of governors of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has announced the
addition of a new category to the Oscars recognising the achievement in casting for films.
 The Academy Award for Achievement in Casting will be introduced to the Oscars beginning
with the 98th edition that will honour the films released in 2025. The first award in the new
category will be handed out in 2026.

58. Which company has recently (in Feb ‘24) signed an MoU with the Government of Odisha to
set up an Integrated Electric Vehicles (EV) and EV Battery Manufacturing Project at Cuttack and
Paradip in Odisha?
1) Ather Energy Private Limited
2) Greaves Electric Mobility
3) ATUL Auto Limited
4) Bajaj Auto Limited
5) JSW Group
Answer- 5) JSW Group
Explanation:
JSW Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Odisha to
set up an Integrated Electric Vehicles (EV) and EV Battery Manufacturing Project at Cuttack and
Paradip in Odisha with an investment of Rs. 40,000 crore.
i. The mega project, the first of its kind in the eastern state, is expected to create 11,000 jobs. The
project consists of a 50 GWH EV battery plant, EVs, Lithium refinery, Copper smelter and related
component manufacturing units.

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59. Who has been recently (in Feb ‘24) appointed as the Managing Director (MD) & Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of SBI Capital Markets (SBICAPS)?
1) Rajay Kumar Sinha
2) Suresh Kozhikote
3) Amitava Chatterjee
4) Deepak Kaushik
5) Virendra Bansal
Answer- 5) Virendra Bansal
Explanation:
Virendra Bansal has been appointed as the new Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of SBI
Capital Markets (SBICAPS), the wholly-owned subsidiary and investment banking arm of State Bank
of India (SBI).
i. He replaces Rajay Kumar Sinha, who has been appointed as the Whole Time Member (Finance and
Investment) of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) for a period of
three years in January 2024

60. Who has been recently (in Feb ‘24) appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)?
1) Sanjay Kumar Jain
2) Pradeep Kumar
3) Ajit Kumar
4) Lokiah Ravi Kumar
5) Sunil Kumar
Answer- 1) Sanjay Kumar Jain
Explanation:
Sanjay Kumar Jain, an Indian Railway Traffic Services (IRTS) Officer of 1990 batch, has taken over as
the chairman and managing director of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)
with immediate effect, a regulatory filing stated on 14th February 2024.
 His appointment was given the nod by the Ministry of Railways on February 8.

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