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- Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the 9th edition of the Raisina Dialogue held in February 2024?
A) Prime Minister (PM) of Narendra Modi, and PM of the Hellenic Republic (Greece), Kyriakos Mitsotakis inaugurated the 9th edition of the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, Delhi.
B) It is hosted by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), with support from a number of institutions, organisations and individuals.
C) A logo celebrating 75 years of India-Finland diplomatic ties was unveiled in New Delhi, which was designed and crafted by Indian student Aman Narayan from the World University of Design (WUD) in Haryana.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & CAnswer-5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
From February 21-23, 2024, the 9th edition of the Raisina Dialogue was held in New Delhi, Delhi which was inaugurated by the Prime Minister (PM) of Narendra Modi, and PM of the Hellenic Republic (Greece), Kyriakos Mitsotakis on the theme ‘Chaturanga: Conflict, Contest, Cooperate, Create’.
i. It is hosted by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), with support from a number of institutions, organisations and individuals.
ii. As a part of Dialogue, Union Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam (S.) Jaishankar and Foreign Minister of Finland, Ms. Elina Valtonen unveiled a logo celebrating 75 years of India-Finland diplomatic ties in New Delhi
The logo, designed and crafted by Indian student Aman Narayan from the World University of Design (WUD) in Haryana. Click here to read more - In which state, the 5th edition of the India-Japan joint annual military training exercise, ‘Dharma Guardian’ was commenced in February 2024?
1) Rajasthan
2) West Bengal
3) Odisha
4) Punjab
5) MaharashtraAnswer-1) Rajasthan
Explanation:
‘Dharma Guardian’ the 5th edition of the India-Japan joint annual military training exercise commenced on 25th February 2024 at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan.
The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 25th February to 9th March 2024.
The exercise is conducted between the Indian Army (IA) and the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). - Which country has recently (in Feb ‘24) collaborated with India under the Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Program (ITHCP) for Transboundary Tiger Conservation in Sunderbans?
1) Myanmar
2) Bangladesh
3) Bhutan
4) Nepal
5) VietnamAnswer-2) Bangladesh
Explanation:
Under the Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Program (ITHCP), a people-centric engagement took place between India and Bangladesh at Joymoni, Bagerhat District, Bangladesh from 4th to 8th February 2024.
The initiative aims to mutually understand the tiger conservation process of India and Bangladesh in Sunderbans. - Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the 5th Plenary session of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) held at Paris, France in February 2024?
A) Ms. Elisa de Anda Madrazo of Mexico was appointed as the next President of the FATF for a fixed 2-year term, starting on 1 July 2024.
B) Senegal and Rwanda are newly added to the Grey List.
C) Barbados, Gibraltar, Uganda, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were removed from the Watchlist of FATF
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & CAnswer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) concluded its 5th Plenary session in Paris, France on February 23, 2024, under the presidency of T Raja Kumar of Singapore.
Ms. Elisa de Anda Madrazo of Mexico was appointed as the next President of the FATF for a fixed 2-year term, starting on 1 July 2024.
Kenya and Namibia are newly added to the Grey List. existing countries – 23.
Barbados, Gibraltar, Uganda, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were removed from the Watchlist of FATF. Click here to read more - In February 2024, Feleti Penitala Teo is set to be sworn-in as 14th Prime Minister(PM) of __________ (country).
1) Samoa
2) Tuvalu
3) Fiji
4) Nauru
5) VanuatuAnswer- 2) Tuvalu
Explanation:
Feleti Penitala Teo, has won the 2024 Tuvaluan General Election and is set to be sworn-in as 14th Prime Minister(PM) of Tuvalu (formerly known as the Ellice Islands), an island nation in the South Pacific Region.
It is the first time in Tuvalu that a PM has been nominated unopposed.
He will succeed Kausea Natano, who has been serving the post since 2019. - Who has been recently (in Feb ‘24) appointed as the Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)?
1) Suresh N. Patel
2) Rajiv Gauba
3) Pramod Kumar
4) Ranjit Rath
5) Aeratu S. RajeevAnswer-5) Aeratu S. Rajeev
Explanation:
Aeratu S. Rajeev, former managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Bank of Maharashtra (BoM), was appointed as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).
i. He served as MD and CEO of BoM from December 2018 until he voluntarily retired from the post in February 2024. - Name the personality who is set to be appointed as the chairman of British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) with effect from 4th March 2024.
1) Ajaypal Singh
2) Nikesh Arora
3) Samir Shah
4) Neal Mohan
5) Shereen BhanAnswer-3) Samir Shah
Explanation:
Indian-Origin Samir Shah is set to be appointed as the chairman of British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) with effect from 4th March 2024 for a period of four years until March 2028.
He replaces acting BBC chairwoman Dame Elan Closs Stephens. - In February 2024, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) gave INSCO (Independent Sugar Corporation) the green channel approval for the proposed acquisition of __________ (company).
1) Hindusthan National Glass & Industries Limited
2) Piramal Glass Limited
3) Eagle Glass Deco Limited
4) Asahi India Glass Limited
5) Borosil Glass Works LimitedAnswer-1) Hindusthan National Glass & Industries Limited
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given INSCO (Independent Sugar Corporation) the green channel approval for proposed acquisition of Hindusthan National Glass & Industries Limited (HNGIL)
INSCO is a Madhvani Group company based in Africa.
i. The clean chit was given to INSCO after its competitive bidder, AGI Greenpac, filed a complaint with the CCI challenging the green channel approval granted to INSCO. - How many medals were won by India at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Para-Badminton World Championships 2024?
1) 12
2) 18
3) 15
4) 20
5) 10Answer-2) 18
Explanation:
The Indian shuttlers won 18 medals (3 gold, 4 silver, and 11 bronze) at the BWF (Badminton World Federation) Para-Badminton World Championships 2024, held from 20th -25th February 2024 in Pattaya, Thailand.
The 14th edition of the bi-annual event organised by BWF PARA – Badminton Association of Thailand. - In February 2024, the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh (HP) presented budget estimates of Rs ________ for the Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25).
1) 58,444 crore
2) 46,123 crore
3) 39,222 crore
4) 64,789 crore
5) 50,768 croreAnswer-1) 58,444 crore
Explanation:
On February 24, 2024, the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh (HP), who also holds the finance portfolio, presented budget estimates of Rs 58,444 crore for the Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25).
It is 9.1% higher than the budget of Rs 53,413 crore in FY 24. Click here to read more
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