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  1. In February 2024, ____________ became the 119th Signatory Country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
    1) Rwanda
    2) Tunisia
    3) Malta
    4) Algeria
    5) Niger
    Answer-3) Malta
    Explanation:
    On February 21, 2024, Malta became the 119th Signatory Country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) after Malta’s Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Christopher Cutajar, signed the ISA Framework Agreement in New Delhi, Delhi in the presence of Head of Depository and Joint Secretary (Economic Diplomacy) Abhishek Singh.
     The ISA was established in Paris, France in 2015 as a joint effort by India and France to mobilize efforts against climate change through the deployment of solar energy solutions.

  2. In February 2024, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed an Official Development Assistance (ODA) Loan of JPY Yen __________ with India for 9 projects across Sectors.
    1) 270.125 billion
    2) 190.461 billion
    3) 320.342 billion
    4) 412.345 billion
    5) 232.209 billion
    Answer-5) 232.209 billion
    Explanation:
    On February 20, 2024, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) of Japan signed loan agreements with the Government of India in Delhi to provide Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) loans of up to Japanese Yen (JPY) 232.209 billion for 9 projects across various sectors in India.
     The initiative aims to strengthen infrastructure and developmental projects in India. Click here to read more

  3. In February 2024, Morgan Stanley Research report projected India’s gross domestic product (GDP) to grow by _______ in FY25.
    1) 6.5%
    2) 6.9%
    3) 6.2%
    4) 6.6%
    5) 6.8%
    Answer-1) 6.5%
    Explanation:
    Morgan Stanley in its research report titled ‘India Economics – Macro Indicators Chartbook: Strength in Growth, Stability in Macro-Fundamentals’ projected that India’s gross domestic product (GDP) to grow at 6.9% in Financial Year 2023-24 (FY24) and it will be slowed down to 6.5% in FY25.
    i. The GDP growth rate of the third quarter (Q3) of FY24 (October to December 2023) is projected to be 6.5%.

  4. Which bank has recently (in Feb ‘24) re-appointed K.V.S. Manian as the joint Managing Director (MD)?
    1) HDFC Bank
    2) Kotak Mahindra Bank
    3) ICICI Bank
    4) Axis Bank
    5) Karur Vysya Bank
    Answer-2) Kotak Mahindra Bank
    Explanation:
    K.V.S. Manian has been re-designated as the joint Managing Director (MD) of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL) effective from 1st March 2024. He is currently serving as a whole-time director and Member of the Group Management Council of KMBL.
     Shanti Ekambaram, whole-time director of KMBL, has been designated as deputy MD with effect from 1st March 2024.  She is currently serving as the President of Consumer Banking, KMBL.

  5. Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo is set to be sworn in as the 8th President of _________ (country) on 20th October 2024.
    1) Madagascar
    2) Philippines
    3) Maldives
    4) Indonesia
    5) Mauritius
    Answer-4) Indonesia
    Explanation:
    Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo, Defence Minister of the Republic of Indonesia, is set to be sworn in as the 8th President of Indonesia on 20th October 2024. He belongs to a political party called the ‘Gerindra Party’.
     He will replace Joko Widodo (Jokowi), a member of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), who has been serving the post since 2014 for two consecutive terms (2014-19 & 2019-24).

  6. Which company has recently (in Feb ‘24) launched “Indus Appstore,” a made-in-India Android-based mobile application store for consumers in India?
    1) Freecharge
    2) PhonePe
    3) Paytm
    4) BharatPe
    5) Razorpay Software
    Answer-2) PhonePe
    Explanation:
    Walmart Inc.-owned fintech, PhonePe Private Limited launched “Indus Appstore,” a made-in-India Android-based mobile application store for consumers in India.
    i. The shop will feature over 200,000 mobile apps and games in 12 Indian languages.
    ii. Developers will not need to pay any application listing fees until April 2025 and may use any third-party payment gateway of their choice.

  7. Which company has recently (in Feb ‘24) launched the Kalpana Fellowship, India’s first-of-its-kind fellowship program dedicated to women engineers in the space sector?
    1) NewSpace India Limited
    2) Godrej Aerospace Private Limited
    3) KaleidEO Space Systems
    4) Dhruva Space Private Limited
    5) Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited
    Answer-5) Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited
    Explanation:
    Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited, a Hyderabad (Telangana)-based space startup, launched the Kalpana Fellowship, India’s first-of-its-kind fellowship program dedicated exclusively to women engineers in the space sector.
     The one-year fellowship program provides an extensive approach that includes a monthly stipend, experiential learning, and guidance from seasoned professionals.

  8. Who authored the book, “Neeraj Chopra: The Man Who Made History”?
    1) Norris Pritam
    2) Boria Majumdar
    3) Kadambari Murali
    4) Harsha Bhogle
    5) Sanjeeb Mukherjea
    Answer-1) Norris Pritam
    Explanation:
    Renowned sports journalist Norris Pritam has written a new book “Neeraj Chopra: The Man Who Made History” which describes the journey of the javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra’s life from early background to Olympics.
     The book was published by Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt. Ltd.
    Note: In February 2024, Neeraj Chopra was honoured by Swiss tourism with a commemorative plaque at Ice Palace in Jungfraujoch, known as the ‘Top of Europe’, in Switzerland.

  9. When was the World Thinking Day (WTD) 2024 observed across the globe?
    1) 18th February 2024
    2) 21st February 2024
    3) 19th February 2024
    4) 22nd February 2024
    5) 20th February 2024
    Answer-4) 22nd February 2024
    Explanation:
    World Thinking Day (WTD) 2024 was observed across the globe on 22nd February 2024 with the theme of “Our World, Our Thriving Future: The Environment and Global Poverty”.
    i. The day is celebrated as the day of international friendship and sisterhood, and aims to empower young girls and women across the world. Click here to read more

  10. In February 2024, the Deputy Chief Minister (CM) and Finance Minister of Telangana Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu presented the state’s vote on account budget with an outlay of Rs __________ for Financial Year 2024-2025 (FY25).
    1) 1.90 Lakh Crore
    2) 2.75 Lakh Crore
    3) 3.10 Lakh Crore
    4) 4.30 Lakh Crore
    5) 5.75 Lakh Crore
    Answer-2) 2.75 Lakh Crore
    Explanation:
    The Deputy Chief Minister (CM) and Finance Minister of Telangana Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu presented the state’s vote on account budget for Financial Year 2024-2025 (FY25) with an outlay of Rs 2,75,891 crore (Rs 2.75 Lakh Crore) in the State Legislative Assembly in Hyderabad, Telangana.
    i. This is the first budget presented by the Congress Government which came to power after the recent elections. Click here to read more