AffairsCloud brings you the complete and important daily Current Affairs Quiz 2 February 2024 to achieve more marks in Banking, Insurance, UPSC, SSC, CLAT, Railways and all other competitive Exams. We have prepared the current affairs quiz question from our daily current affairs 2023 updates.
Our Current Affairs February 2024 events will help you to get more marks in Banking, Insurance, SSC, Railways, UPSC, CLAT and all State Government Exams. Also, try our Current Affairs Quiz.
- During the Visit of Emmanuel Macron, President of France to India as the Chief Guest for the 75th Republic Day of India, Which company has signed an MoU with Airbus Helicopters to set up a final assembly line (FAL) for H125 helicopters in India?
1) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
2) Bharat Electronics Limited
3) TATA Advanced Systems Limited
4) Mahindra Aerospace Limited
5) Pawan Hans Limited
Answer & Explanation
Answer- 3) TATA Advanced Systems Limited
Explanation:
Emmanuel Macron, President of France, paid a State Visit to India as the Chief Guest for the 75th Republic Day of India at the invitation of Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India.
This is also the 6th visit by a French leader as Guest of honour for India’s Republic Day.
i. TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, and Airbus Helicopters, the helicopter manufacturing division of Airbus, signed an MoU to set up a final assembly line (FAL) for H125 helicopters in India with a significant indigenous and localisation component. This will become India’s 1st FAL for helicopters.
- In February 2024, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav announced that 5 wetlands from India (3 from Karnataka and 2 from Tamil Nadu) were designated as RAMSAR Sites – Wetlands of International importance.
With this addition, the total number of RAMSAR sites in India has increased to ________.
1) 80
2) 72
3) 75
4) 82
5) 85
Answer & Explanation
Answer- 1) 80
Explanation:
On 1st February 2024, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC) announced that 5 wetlands from India (3 from Karnataka and 2 from Tamil Nadu-TN) were designated as RAMSAR Sites – Wetlands of International importance.
i. With this addition, the total number of RAMSAR sites in India has increased from 75 to 80. Click here to read more
ii. Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve; Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve; and Aghanashini Estuary in Karnataka; and Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary; and Longwood Shola Reserve Forest in TN.
- Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the recent step taken by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in January 2024?
A) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised the eligibility norms for the inclusion of Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934.
B) RBI allows Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) holders to make advance payment for gold import via India International Bullion Exchange IFSC Ltd (IIBX).
C) RBI directed Fino Payments Bank to stop onboarding of new customers with immediate effect.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer & Explanation
Answer-2) Only A & B
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised the eligibility norms for the inclusion of Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934. These instructions are issued under clause (a) of sub-section (6) of section 42 of the RBI Act, 1934.
UCBs must maintain a Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) of at least 3% higher than the minimum requirement for their tier to enhance capital strength and resilience to risks.
i. RBI allows Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) holders to make advance payment for gold import via India International Bullion Exchange IFSC Ltd (IIBX).
ii. RBI in exercise of its powers under section 35A of the Banking Regulation (BR) Act, 1949, directed Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL or the bank) to stop onboarding of new customers with immediate effect. Click here to read more
- Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the Best marching contingents and tableaux of Republic Day (R-Day) Parade 2024 announced by the Ministry of Defence in January 2024?
A) The Delhi Police Women’s Marching Contingent won the award in Best Marching Contingent among CAPF/other auxiliary forces category by a panel of judges.
B) Odisha (Woman Empowerment in Viksit Bharat) was selected as the best state tableaux under a panel of judges, while Gujarat (Dhordo : A Global Icon Of Gujarat’s Border Tourism) was selected as the best state tableaux under online poll on MyGov.
C) Rajputana Rifles Regimental Marching Contingent won the People’s Choice award for the Best Marching Contingent among the 3 services.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer & Explanation
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 30 January 2024, Ajay Bhatt, Minister of State (MoS), Ministry of Defence honoured the best marching contingents and tableaux awards for the Republic Day (R-Day) Parade 2024.
i. The Delhi Police Women’s Marching Contingent won the award in Best Marching Contingent among CAPF/other auxiliary forces category by a panel of judges.
ii. Odisha (Woman Empowerment in Viksit Bharat) was selected as the best state tableaux under a panel of judges, while Gujarat (Dhordo : A Global Icon Of Gujarat’s Border Tourism) was selected as the best state tableaux under online poll on MyGov.
iii. Rajputana Rifles Regimental Marching Contingent won the People’s Choice award for the Best Marching Contingent among the 3 services. Click here to read more
- In January 2024, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar was sworn in as the 17th King of _________ (country).
1) Saudi Arabia
2) Qatar
3) Oman
4) Morocco
5) Malaysia
Answer & Explanation
Answer-5) Malaysia
Explanation:
His Royal Highness (HRH) Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar (Sultan Ibrahim), the Ruler of the southern Malaysian state of Johor, was sworn in as the 17th King of Malaysia, also known as Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) XVII, on 31st January 2024.
i. He will be serving as the king for a term of 5 years (till 2029). He succeeded Al-Sultan Abdullah ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah (16th King), Ruler of Pahang state, who served as the 16th King since 2019.
- In which state, a new species of Tiny Lizards, Agasthyagama edge was discovered in January 2024?
1) Odisha
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Telangana
4) Kerala
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer & Explanation
Answer-4) Kerala
Explanation:
A group of scientists from various institutions in India and abroad discovered a new species of tiny lizards called ‘Agasthyagama edge’ or the northern kangaroo lizard in the southern Western Ghats at Kulamavu in Idukki, Kerala.
i. The findings have been reported in the Vertebrate Zoology, a scientific journal published by the Senckenberg Museum in Germany.
- Who has recently (in Jan ‘24) won his first master title by defeating Grandmaster Gukesh D of India in the finals of the 86th edition of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament?
1) Alireza Firouzja (France)
2) Wei Yi (China)
3) Anish Giri (Netherlands)
4) Nodirbek Abdusattorov (Uzbekistan)
5) Alexander Donchenko (Germany)
Answer & Explanation
Answer-2) Wei Yi (China)
Explanation:
Grandmaster (GM) Wei Yi of China won his first master title by defeating GM Gukesh D of India in the finals of the 86th edition of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament (2024) held from 12-28 January 2024 in Wijk aan Zee, The Netherlands.
i. GM Leon Luke Mendonca (India) won the Challengers title by defeating International Master (IM) Divya Deshmukh (India) in the final round.
ii. Grandmaster (GM) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa became India’s No. 1 chess player after he defeated reigning world champion GM Ding Liren(China) in the fourth round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2024 (Masters).
He surpassed Viswanathan Anand in the FIDE (International Chess Federation) rating with 2748.3 points (As of 16 January 2024)
- In January 2024, Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Chairman of the Digital Communications Commission and Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) launched the “Bharat 5G Portal– an integrated portal” during Bharat Telecom 2024.
Which Council/ Centre /organisation organised the event in collaboration with DoT?
1) RailTel Corporation of India Ltd
2) Telecom Equipment and Services Export Promotion Council
3) Centre For Development Of Telematics
4) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
5) Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
Answer & Explanation
Answer-2) Telecom Equipment and Services Export Promotion Council
Explanation:
Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Chairman of the Digital Communications Commission and Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications (MoC), launched the “Bharat 5G Portal– an integrated portal” during the ‘Bharat Telecom 2024 – An Exclusive International Business Expo.’
i. The event was organized by the Telecom Equipment and Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC) in collaboration with DoT, took place in Delhi from January 29-30, 2024. Click here to read more
- The ___________ Raising Day of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) observed across India on 1st February 2024.
1) 43rd
2) 45th
3) 48th
4) 46th
5) 40th
Answer & Explanation
Answer-3) 48th
Explanation:
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Day is annually observed across India on 1st February to mark the Raising Day of ICG, India’s maritime armed force operating under the Ministry of Defence.
i. 1st February 2024 marks the observance of the 48th Raising Day of ICG.
- Which state government has recently (in Jan ‘24) signed an MoU with the NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) for the development of Green Hydrogen?
1) Karnataka
2) Maharashtra
3) West Bengal
4) Odisha
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer & Explanation
Answer-2) Maharashtra
Explanation:
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, and the Government of Maharashtra have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives projects, including Green Ammonia & Green Methanol.
i. The projects with a capacity of up to 1 million tons per annum will be developed at an investment of around Rs 80000 crores.
AffairsCloud Recommends Oliveboard Mock Test
AffairsCloud Ebook - Support Us to Grow
Govt Jobs by Category
Bank Jobs Notification