Current Affairs Quiz: 22 February 2024

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1. In which city, the 12th edition of the Multilateral Naval Exercise-2024 “MILAN24” was commenced in February 2024?
   1) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
   2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
   3) Digha, West Bengal
   4) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
   5) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-1) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
   Explanation:
   The 12th edition of the Multilateral Naval Exercise-2024 “MILAN24”, hosted by India, commenced on 19th February 2024 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP).
   i. The exercise is being conducted from 19th to 27th February 2024 by the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) of the Indian Navy (IN). The theme of MILAN 2024 is ‘Camaraderie, Cohesion, Collaboration’.
   ii. IN is represented by Indian Navy Ships (INS), aircraft and submarines led by Indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya. Click here to read more
   
   
   
2. In which state, India’s first Skill India Centre (SIC) was inaugurated by Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan in February 2024?
   1) Telangana
   2) Jharkhand
   3) West Bengal
   4) Odisha
   5) Karnataka
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-4) Odisha
   Explanation:
   Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) inaugurated Country’s first Skill India Centre (SIC) in Sambalpur, Odisha.
   Note: The SIC is scheduled to be inaugurated in Angul, Bhadrak, Dhenkanal, Talcher and Deogarh.
   i. Aim: To address the specific skill needs of industries that have the potential to drive regional development and create sustainable employment opportunities
   
   
   
3. According to the monthly update (February 2024) of the Henley Passport Index 2024, India’s rank dropped from 80th to _______ between January 2024 and February 2024.
   1) 84th
   2) 85th
   3) 83rd
   4) 87th
   5) 86th
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-2) 85th
   Explanation:
   According to the monthly update (February 2024) of the Henley Passport Index 2024, India’s ranking dropped from 80th to 85th between January 2024 and February 2024.
   i. 6 countries namely France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, and Singapore continue to dominate the top spot with the most powerful passports in the world.
   ii. These 6 countries enabled their citizens visa-free entry to 194 out of 227 global destinations, marking a record-breaking achievement. Click here to read more
   
   
   
4. In February 2024, India presented its annual contribution of USD _______ to the India, Brazil and South Africa Facility for Poverty and Hunger Alleviation (IBSA Fund).
   1) 3 million
   2) 5 million
   3) 2 million
   4) 4 million
   5) 1 million
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer- 5) 1 million
   Explanation:
   India has presented its annual contribution of USD 1 million to the India, Brazil and South Africa Facility for Poverty and Hunger Alleviation (IBSA Fund).
    The IBSA Fund was established in 2004 and became operational in 2006.
    The IBSA fund is managed by the Special Unit for South-South Cooperation (SU-SSC) hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
   
   
   
5. According to a S&P Global Ratings report released in February 2024, India’s credit growth is expected to moderate to __________ in Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25).
   1) 16%
   2) 10%
   3) 14%
   4) 20%
   5) 17%
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-3) 14%
   Explanation:
   According to a report from S&P Global Ratings, India’s credit growth is expected to moderate to 14% in Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25) (April-March), down from the existing 16% growth in the first three-quarters of FY24 due to tight funding conditions that plays a pivotal role in limiting loan expansion for many banks.
    Indian banking system liquidity has experienced a persistent deficit, exceeding 1 trillion rupees since mid-December because of subdued government expenditure and high tax outflow.
   
   
   
6. Who has recently (in Feb ‘24) became 1st Woman to be honoured with Ghanshyam Das (GD) Birla Award for Scientific Research 2023?
   1) Mahadevi Verma
   2) Aditi Sen De
   3) Roshini Mukherjee
   4) Vimla Kaul
   5) Chandraprabha Saikiani
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-2) Aditi Sen De
   Explanation:
   Professor Aditi Sen De has been awarded the 32nd Ghanshyam Das (GD) Birla Award for Scientific Research 2023 for her outstanding contributions to the field of Physics. Aditi Sen De is the first female scientist to receive this award.
    The award was given by the KK Birla Foundation. She was also the first female to receive the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology in 2018.
   
   
   
7. In February 2024, India finished _________ in the medal tally with four medals (3 gold and 1 silver) in the 11th edition of the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships (2024) while _________(country) topped the medal tally with 16 medals.
   1) 5th; Kazakhstan
   2) 4th; Japan
   3) 3rd; Iran
   4) 5th; China
   5) 3rd; Japan
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-4) 5th; China
   Explanation:
   India finished fifth in the medal tally with four medals (3 gold and 1 silver) in the 11th edition of the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships (2024), held from 17th to 19th February 2024 at the Aftab Enghelab sports complex in Tehran, Iran.
    China tops the medal tally with 16 medals (8 gold, 6 silver, 2 bronze), Japan with 9 medals (4 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze), and Kazakhstan with 12 medals (4 gold, 2 silver, 6 bronze) in second and third place, respectively.
   
   
   
8. When was the United Nations (UN) International Mother Language Day (IMLD) 2024 observed across the globe?
   
   1) 19th February 2024
   2) 17th February 2024
   3) 20th February 2024
   4) 18th February 2024
   5) 21st February 2024
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-5) 21st February 2024
   Explanation:
   The United Nations (UN) International Mother Language Day (IMLD) 2024 was observed across the globe on 21st February 2024 with the theme of “Multilingual education is a pillar of intergenerational learning”.
    21st February 2024 marks the observance of the 25th edition of IMLD.
   
   
   
9. In February 2024, ____________ became the first Northeastern state to launch CM Jan Arogya Yojana (CMJAY), a universal health insurance scheme for all.
   1) Arunachal Pradesh
   2) Tripura
   3) Meghalaya
   4) Assam
   5) Manipur
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer- 2) Tripura
   Explanation:
   Manik Saha, Chief Minister (CM) of Tripura, launched the CM Jan Arogya Yojana (CMJAY), a universal health insurance scheme for all. With this launch, Tripura became the first Northeastern state to launch a universal health cover.
    The scheme was launched at a mega event held in Netaji Subhas Vidyaniketan, Agartala, Tripura.
   i. The scheme offers universal health insurance coverage and it will benefit 4.15 lakh families of Tripura and provide cover of Rs 5 lakh per family annually.
   
   
   
10. In February 2024, Indian cricketer Shubman Gill was named as the ‘State Icon’ of _____________ (state)
    1) Punjab
    2) Maharashtra
    3) Haryana
    4) Jharkhand
    5) Odisha
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer-1) Punjab
    Explanation:
    Indian cricketer Shubman Gill was named as the ‘State Icon’ of Punjab by the Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab for the 2024 Parliamentary election.
    i. The move aims to increase voter awareness thereby ensuring a voting percentage of 70% in the upcoming election.