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Current affairs Quiz 14 February 2024
How many houses will be given free electricity under Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?
(a)1 crore
(b)10 crores
(c)141 crores
(d)20 crores
Answer -(a)1 crore
Under the scheme, free electricity will be provided to 1 crore houses. More than Rs 75,000 crore has been provided for the ‘Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme’. On February 13, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the ‘Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme’ for free electricity up to 300 units every month. “Home Free Electricity Scheme” has been announced. Under this scheme, installation of solar panels will be encouraged to promote solar energy. The objective of the scheme is to increase income, reduce electricity bills and create employment opportunities for the people.
2. Which city was honored with the ‘Water Warrior’ award at the World Water Awards 2023-24?
(a)Noida
(b)Maharashtra
(c) Mumbai
(d) Kolkata
Answer –(a)Noida
Noida Authority was awarded the ‘Jal Yoddha’ award for its water conservation efforts at the World Water Awards 2023-24 jointly organized by the Central Government and UNESCO. Noida Authority was awarded in two categories – Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and Water Reuse Project. World Water Award 2023-24 was given for this. Ladakh honored with Digest World Water Award during felicitation ceremony
3. Which day was celebrated by the United Nations (UN) on 10 February?
(a) Ocean fish
(b) International Arabian Leopard
(c) bear
(d) Wild donkey
Answer -(b)International Arabian Leopard
International Arabian Leopard Day was celebrated for the first time by the United Nations (UN) on 10 February. The purpose of celebrating International Arabian Leopard Day is to spread awareness for the conservation of the Arabian Leopard. Arabian leopard is included in the red list of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
4. ____________ to K.P.P. Who has been honored with Nambiar Award -2024?
(a)S Somnath
(b) Gopal Krishna
(c) Vallabhbhai Patel
(d) Mahatma Gandhi
Answer -(a)S Somnath
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Kerala has honored ISRO chief S Somnath with K.P.P. Has been honored with Nambiar Award -2024
S Somnath has been given this award for his contribution to the major missions of ISRO. K.P.P. Nambiar Award is given to renowned personality of electronic industry K.P.P. Given in honor of Nambiar. Nambiar was the founding president of the IEEE Kerala Section
5.Which country has recently released eight former Indian marines on death row?
(a)Qatar
(b) Kazakhstan
(c) Khalistan
(d) Pakistan
Answer – (a) Qatar
6. The statue of ‘General Vipin Rawat’ was unveiled by whom?
(a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
(b) Rajnath Singh
(c)President
(d)none of these
Answer -(b) Rajnath Singh
Recently, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled the statue of General Rawat at Ton Bridge School, Dehradun. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the statue of the country’s first Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat on 13 February. Rajnath said that General Rawat was a brave warrior, who will be an inspiration for the next generation.
7. APAAR was launched by which ministry?
(a) Ministry of Defense
(b)Ministry of Education
(c) Ministry of Education and Culture
(d)none of these
Answer -(b)Ministry of Education
Explain – The Ministry of Education has recently launched Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) in rural areas through Common Service Centers (CSCs). According to a press release from the Education Ministry, APAAR has been conceptualized under the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), which makes it mandatory for all college/university going students to register on the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC).
8. Where will the 36th National Book Fair be held in water?
(a) Delhi
(b)Hyderabad
(c)Mumbai
(d)Telangana
Answer (b)Hyderabad
Explain – The 36th edition of the National Book Fair will be organized at NTR Stadium in Hyderabad. It will be held from 9 February to 19 February.
Organized by Hyderabad Book Fair Society
9. Who is the new President of ICAI?
(a)Ranjit Kumar Aggarwal
(b) Aniket Sunil Talati
(c) Shri GP Kapadia
(d) Ranjit Kumar
Answer -(a)Ranjit Kumar Aggarwal
Explain – Ranjit Kumar Aggarwal has become the 72nd President of ICAI. He has replaced Aniket S Talati
The first President of ICAI was Shri GP Kapadia (1949 to 1952).
10. In which state is Gupteshwar forest located?
(a) Orissa
(b)Telangana
(c) Jharkhand
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer (a) Orissa
Explain: Recently Gupteshwar Forest in the state of Orissa has been declared a Biodiversity Heritage Site
Who can declare a biodiversity heritage site in India?
Under Section 37 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, the State Government in consultation with local bodies can notify areas of biodiversity importance as Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS).
11. Recently in the assembly of which state has the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Amendment) Bill 2024 been passed?
(a)Tilangana
(b) Kerala
(c)Uttarakhand
(d)Himachal Pradesh
Answer -(a)Tilangana
Recently the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Amendment) Bill 2024 has been passed in the Telangana State Assembly.
12. Recently, Prime Minister Modi has gone on ________ visit to which country?
(a)Three days
(b) four days
(c)two days
(d) one day
Answer – (a)Three days
Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for three-day visit to UAE and Qatar
13. Recently ________ will start the world’s first air taxi service?
(a)DRDO
(b) China
(c) india
(d)Dubai
Answer-(d)Dubai
14. Who will conduct the Gandhinagar Premier League in Ahmedabad?
(a) By the Prime Minister
(b) By the Home Minister
(c)By the President
(d)none of these
Answer -(b)By Home Minister
Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Gandhinagar Premier League in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 13 February Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Gandhinagar Premier League in Ahmedabad, Gujarat today
