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Question Bank Current Affairs February - 2024
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Question 1Single Answer
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) granted a 4-year media rights agreement to which media organization, covering FIH events from 2023 to 2027 ?
  1. A
    ESPN
  2. B
    Viacom18
  3. C
    Star Sports
  4. D
    Sony Pictures Network
Question 2Single Answer
Which country recently approved the world's first genetically modified (GM) food crop developed using gene editing technology ?
  1. A
    Japan
  2. B
    China
  3. C
    Brazil
  4. D
    United States
Question 3Single Answer
According to a recent report, what rank does India hold in the Global Energy Transition Index (GETI) 2023 ?
  1. A
    74th
  2. B
    101st
  3. C
    48th
  4. D
    2nd
Question 4Single Answer
Which renowned French fashion designer passed away on January 8, 2024 ?
  1. A
    Karl Lagerfeld
  2. B
    Vivienne Westwood
  3. C
    Christian Dior
  4. D
    Yves Saint Laurent
Question 5Single Answer
The World Economic Forum (WEF) will hold its annual meeting in which city in 2024 ?
  1. A
    Davos, Switzerland
  2. B
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  3. C
    New York City, United States
  4. D
    Beijing, China
Question 6Single Answer
Which cryptocurrency exchange platform collapsed on January 9, 2024, leading to significant financial losses ?
  1. A
    Coinbase
  2. B
    Binance
  3. C
    FTX
  4. D
    Kraken
Question 7Single Answer
Which country recently became the first in the world to require social media platforms to verify all online users ?
  1. A
    United States
  2. B
    India
  3. C
    Nigeria
  4. D
    South Korea
Question 8Single Answer
Who was recently appointed as the new Director - General of the World Health Organization (WHO) ?
  1. A
    Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (current Director - General)
  2. B
    Ngozi Okonjo - Iweala
  3. C
    Anthony Fauci
  4. D
    Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was re - elected for a second term
Question 9Single Answer
Which country recently launched its first lunar rover mission, marking a significant step in its space exploration program ?
  1. A
    Japan
  2. B
    Canada
  3. C
    South Korea
  4. D
    India
Question 10Single Answer
As tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine, the U.S. announced it would send what military equipment to bolster Ukraine's defense ?
  1. A
    Advanced fighter jets
  2. B
    Additional air defense systems
  3. C
    Long - range artillery
  4. D
    Special Forces troops
Question 11Single Answer
Which global technology giant pledged $1 billion to combat climate change and develop sustainable solutions ?
  1. A
    Apple
  2. B
    Microsoft
  3. C
    Google
  4. D
    Amazon
Question 12Single Answer
In a bid to boost clean energy infrastructure, the Indian government approved the construction of how many new solar power plants across the country ?
  1. A
    25
  2. B
    50
  3. C
    100
  4. D
    150
Question 13Single Answer
Who was recently conferred the prestigious Padma Bhushan award for their contributions to the field of literature ?
  1. A
    A.R. Rahman
  2. B
    Amitabh Bachchan
  3. C
    Kiran Desai
  4. D
    Ruskin Bond
Question 14Single Answer
To further promote digital literacy and financial inclusion, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the launch of what new initiative ?
  1. A
    Digital Rupee pilot program
  2. B
    Financial literacy awareness campaign
  3. C
    Rural banking infrastructure development scheme
  4. D
    AI - powered chatbot for financial queries
Question 15Single Answer
Scientists at a European research institute recently announced a breakthrough in the development of a quantum computer capable of performing what previously impossible task ?
  1. A
    Simulating complex protein folding
  2. B
    Breaking the strongest encryption codes
  3. C
    Teleporting quantum information
  4. D
    Predicting natural disasters with perfect accuracy
Question 16Single Answer
The James Webb Space Telescope, which recently captured stunning images of Jupiter, is now focusing on observing what cosmic phenomenon in unprecedented detail ?
  1. A
    Formation of black holes
  2. B
    Expansion of the universe
  3. C
    Death of a massive star
  4. D
    Rings of Saturn
Question 17Single Answer
Which film won the top prize at the Golden Globes ceremony held earlier this week ?
  1. A
    Elvis
  2. B
    The Fabelmans
  3. C
    Everything Everywhere All at Once
  4. D
    The Banshees of Inisherin
Question 18Single Answer
Who recently broke the all - time record for most career grand slam titles in men's tennis ?
  1. A
    Rafael Nadal
  2. B
    Novak Djokovic
  3. C
    Daniil Medvedev
  4. D
    Roger Federer
Question 19Single Answer
Which country recently inaugurated the world's longest glass - bottomed suspension bridge ?
  1. A
    China
  2. B
    Switzerland
  3. C
    Portugal
  4. D
    Turkey
Question 20Single Answer
The theme for Makar Sankranti 2024 is ?
  1. A
    Sustainable Agriculture
  2. B
    Women Empowerment
  3. C
    Clean Energy
  4. D
    Celebrating Diversity
Question 21Single Answer
Which state recently launched the "Yogyasree" social welfare scheme ?
  1. A
    West Bengal
  2. B
    Andhra Pradesh
  3. C
    Jharkhand
  4. D
    Bihar
Question 22Single Answer
The North - East Venture Fund (NEVF) focuses on ?
  1. A
    Large infrastructure projects
  2. B
    Real estate development
  3. C
    Startup ventures in the North - East
  4. D
    Consultancy services to state governments
Question 23Single Answer
A new frog species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh was named after which mountain range ?
  1. A
    Aravalli Hills
  2. B
    Western Ghats
  3. C
    Vindhya Range
  4. D
    Patkai Hills
Question 24Single Answer
The Indian Oil Corporation's newly commissioned Asanur Pipeline Terminal is located in ?
  1. A
    Tamil Nadu
  2. B
    Kerala
  3. C
    Andhra Pradesh
  4. D
    Odisha
Question 25Single Answer
Which international organization recently released a report highlighting the decline of global wildlife populations ?
  1. A
    World Bank
  2. B
    International Monetary Fund
  3. C
    World Wildlife Fund
  4. D
    International Union for Conservation of Nature
Question 26Single Answer
The first - ever India - Nepal maritime exercise was named ?
  1. A
    Ganga Sagar Maitri
  2. B
    Samudra Setu
  3. C
    Himalaya Shakti
  4. D
    Trishul Prahar
Question 27Single Answer
The recent controversy surrounding the Adani Group is related to ?
  1. A
    Tax evasion
  2. B
    Environmental concerns
  3. C
    Political affiliation
  4. D
    Financial fraud
Question 28Single Answer
Which technology giant announced plans to invest $10 billion in building a metaverse platform ?
  1. A
    Google
  2. B
    Apple
  3. C
    Microsoft
  4. D
    Meta
Question 29Single Answer
Which scientific instrument did China recently launch into space to help understand high - energy processes ?
  1. A
    Chandrayaan-3
  2. B
    Einstein Probe
  3. C
    Mangalyaan-2
  4. D
    Suryayaan-2
Question 30Single Answer
Which Indian film won the Best Non - English Language Film award at the 2023 Golden Globes ?
  1. A
    Gangubai Kathiawadi
  2. B
    RRR
  3. C
    The Kashmir Files
  4. D
    The Graceful Woman
Question 31Single Answer
Which country recently proposed building the world's largest cricket stadium ?
  1. A
    India
  2. B
    Australia
  3. C
    England
  4. D
    Sri Lanka
Question 32Single Answer
Which global company announced the opening of its first data center in India ?
  1. A
    Microsoft
  2. B
    Apple
  3. C
    Google
  4. D
    Amazon
Question 33Single Answer
To protect the Ganga River from pollution, which mission did the Indian government recently launch ?
  1. A
    Swachh Ganga Mission
  2. B
    Namami Gange
  3. C
    Har Giriwar Dhara
  4. D
    Ganga Sanrakshan Mission
Question 34Single Answer
India recently signed a free trade agreement with which country ?
  1. A
    Australia
  2. B
    USA
  3. C
    UK
  4. D
    Japan
Question 35Single Answer
Which Indian state recently made changes to its official language policy ?
  1. A
    Karnataka
  2. B
    Tamil Nadu
  3. C
    Kerala
  4. D
    Andhra Pradesh
Question 36Single Answer
Which Indian monuments were inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2023 ?
  1. A
    Konark Sun Temple and Hampi
  2. B
    Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
  3. C
    Temples of Bhubaneswar and Caves of Ellora
  4. D
    Mysore Palace and Mahabodhi Temple
Question 37Single Answer
What was India's rank in the 2023 World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Ranking ?
  1. A
    104th
  2. B
    109th
  3. C
    113th
  4. D
    117th
Question 38Single Answer
India's first Chief of Defence, General Bipin Rawat, tragically died in a helicopter crash recently. In which year did he assume this position ?
  1. A
    2020
  2. B
    2021
  3. C
    2022
  4. D
    2023
Question 39Single Answer
Who recently launched the 'Swachh Mandir Campaign' to promote cleanliness at pilgrimage sites ?
  1. A
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi
  2. B
    Union Minister for Tourism
  3. C
    National Swachh Bharat Mission
  4. D
    Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Question 40Single Answer
he Red Ant Chutney, which received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, belongs to which state ?
  1. A
    Odisha
  2. B
    Bihar
  3. C
    Goa
  4. D
    Jharkhand
Question 41Single Answer
Which country has recently agreed to join the 'Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans - Pacific Partnership' ?
  1. A
    Israel
  2. B
    United Kingdom
  3. C
    United Arab Emirates
  4. D
    Brazil
Question 42Single Answer
Which regulator body released the 'Principle - based Framework for Cloud Adoption' guidelines ?
  1. A
    Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
  2. B
    Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
  3. C
    Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
  4. D
    Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI)
Question 43Single Answer
Who is the current President of the World Bank ?
  1. A
    David Malpass
  2. B
    Kristalina Georgieva
  3. C
    António Guterres
  4. D
    Jim Yong Kim
Question 44Single Answer
The recent announcement to increase the minimum wage in India by 40% applies to which workers ?
  1. A
    All formal sector workers
  2. B
    Only unskilled laborers
  3. C
    Workers employed under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
  4. D
    Varies depending on state legislation
Question 45Single Answer
The James Webb Space Telescope has successfully completed its primary mirror alignment. What is the primary purpose of this telescope ?
  1. A
    Observe planets beyond our solar system
  2. B
    Study activity in the Milky Way galaxy
  3. C
    Look back at the early universe
  4. D
    Map the distribution of dark matter
Question 46Single Answer
Which city recently hosted the World Economic Forum annual meeting ?
  1. A
    Davos, Switzerland
  2. B
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  3. C
    New York City, USA
  4. D
    Beijing, China
Question 47Single Answer
A new species of giant tubeworm has been discovered near hydrothermal vents in the South Pacific Ocean. What is the significance of this discovery ?
  1. A
    Provides evidence for life on other planets
  2. B
    Shows the extent of biodiversity in extreme environments
  3. C
    Offers potential clues about the origins of life
  4. D
    Could be a source of new medicinal compounds
Question 48Single Answer
Which technology company recently announced plans to lay off thousands of employees ?
  1. A
    Apple
  2. B
    Amazon
  3. C
    Netflix
  4. D
    Meta (formerly Facebook)
Question 49Single Answer
Which country recently announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) ?
  1. A
    Burundi
  2. B
    South Africa
  3. C
    Philippines
  4. D
    Ukraine
Question 50Single Answer
Who was recently elected as the new President of the International Football Association (FIFA) ?
  1. A
    Gianni Infantino (re-elected)
  2. B
    Salman bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa
  3. C
    Aleksander Čeferin
  4. D
    Didier Drogba
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