Current Affairs Quiz - February, 2024
21. Where was the first-ever Digital India Future Skills Summit held?
[A] Jaipur
[B] Indore
[C] Guwahati
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: C [Guwahati]
Notes:
The first-ever Digital India FutureSkills Summit was held in Guwahati, Assam on February 15, 2024. The summit was organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) through the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT). The summit is a platform for discussions, insights, and collaborations to promote digital literacy in line with the needs of the new-age industry. The summit will feature more than 20 strategic collaborations, 1,000 attendees, and 30 exhibitions.
22. Which organisation has recently conducted the BSE EXPO-2024?
[A] Broadcast Engineering Society
[B] Securities and Exchange Board of India
[C] Ministry of Economic Affairs
[D] Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
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Correct Answer: A [Broadcast Engineering Society]
Notes:
The Broadcast Engineering Society (India) hosted the BSE EXPO-2024, the 28th International Conference and Exhibition on Broadcast and Media Technology in New Delhi. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur will be the chief guest, along with his deputy Dr L Murugan.
23. Pandaram land, recently seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Lakshadweep
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Puducherry
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Lakshadweep ]
Notes:
A dispute in Lakshadweep has arisen over the administration’s assertion of government ownership of Pandaram lands, leading to tension with locals. The conflict escalated as the administrator claimed Pandaram properties belonged to the government, contradicting traditional ownership. Locals allege the administration is violating a High Court stay on numbering coconut trees on Pandaram lands, suggesting potential felling. Despite officials refusing to comment on record, a senior official dismissed concerns as presumptions.
24. Where was the 12th edition of MILAN naval exercise held?
[A] Kutch
[B] Kochi
[C] Jaisalmer
[D] Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: D [Visakhapatnam ]
Notes:
The 12th edition of the MILAN naval exercise took place in Visakhapatnam from February 19–27, 2024. The exercise, which has the theme “Forging Naval Alliances for a Secure Maritime Future,” aims to strengthen collaboration between participating navies.
25. 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
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Correct Answer: D [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Chinese citizens are occupying Xiaokang border defense villages along India’s northeastern border. China has built 628 well-off villages along India’s borders with Tibet over five years, covering Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh. In response, India launched the Vibrant Villages Programme in 2022, aiming to develop 663 border villages into modern tourist attractions. Zemithang, Taksing, and Chayang Tajo are located in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The villages are part of the Vibrant Village Programme, a pilot initiative by the government to develop remote and border villages.
26. What is Quasar, recently seen in the news?
[A] Active Galactic Nucleus
[B] Novel Mineral
[C] Invasive weed
[D] Patrol vessel
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Correct Answer: A [Active Galactic Nucleus]
Notes:
Astronomers announced the discovery of J0529-4351, the brightest and fastest-growing quasar to date. This quasar harbors a supermassive black hole 17 billion times the Sun’s mass. Quasars are active galactic nuclei (AGNs), fueled by supermassive black holes at a galaxy’s center. Not all AGNs are quasars, which form in regions of high matter density. Quasars are exceptionally luminous and powerful cosmic phenomena, arising from active galaxies with intense matter consumption, leading to the formation of spiraling accretion disks.
27. Archaeologists recently discovered a Harappan-era fortified settlement named Morodharo in which state?
[A] Haryana
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Gujarat
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Gujarat]
Notes:
Archaeologists recently uncovered Morodharo, a Harappan-era fortified settlement in Kutch District, Gujarat. Dating from 2,600 to 1,300 BCE, the settlement spans the mature to late Harappan period. The fortification, measuring 102m east to west and 58m north to south, boasts a 3.3m thick wall. Features include a 10x10m platform, a well, burial cairns, and Harappan pottery with perforated jar sherds. Resembling finds from Dholavira, the discovery sheds light on this ancient civilization.
28. 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
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Correct Answer: B [Advancing of high-tech cooperation in the defense sector]
Notes:
The ‘INDUS-X’ summit in Delhi is a major milestone in the U.S.-India Defense Accelerator Ecosystem, launched in June 2023. Its objective is to enhance technology partnerships and defense cooperation between India and the US, focusing on joint research, development, and production in the defense sector. INDUS-X includes initiatives like Joint Challenges, Joint Innovation Fund, academia engagement, industry-startup connections, private entity investments, and collaboration on projects such as jet engines, long-range artillery, and infantry vehicles. iDEX and OSD, US, lead the initiative.
29. Which state government recently launched the ‘Swayam scheme’ to empower its youth with interest free loans?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Odisha
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
The Odisha government recently launched the “Swayam” scheme to provide interest-free loans to the state’s youth. The scheme aims to support young entrepreneurs by providing loans of up to Rs 1 lakh to help them start small businesses and contribute to the state’s business environment.
30. Which day is celebrated as International Mother Language Day?
[A] 20 February
[B] 21 February
[C] 22 February
[D] 23 February
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Correct Answer: B [21 February]
Notes:
On February 21, 2024, International Mother Language Day is celebrated globally, acknowledging linguistic diversity. Originating in Bangladesh, the day emphasizes the historical movement for linguistic rights. In 2024, the theme is “Multilingual education – a pillar of learning and intergenerational learning,” underscoring the importance of linguistic education. This Wednesday marks a special occasion to recognize and celebrate the significance of mother languages worldwide.
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