You will know the current affairs of February 12, 2024 and the question answers that will be generated from it in competitive exams. If you are preparing for any competitive exam, then the question answers that will be generated from current affairs are given below.
Also know which day is celebrated on 12th February?
History of 12th February?
withdrawal of non-cooperation movement
1922. Angered by the Chauri-Chaura violence, Gandhiji decided to withdraw the ‘non-cooperation movement’ today itself, on 12 February. 22 policemen were killed in the violence.
current affairs of February 12 2024
1. PACE mission has been recently launched by?
(a)DRDO
(b) ISRO
(c)NASA
(d)Spec
Answer -(c)NASA
Recently, the American space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched the PACE mission. The full form of PACE is Plankton, Aerosol, Climate, ocean Ecosystem. PACE mission will study microscopic life in the oceans and microscopic particles in the atmosphere
2. ‘Logistic Performance Index 2023’ report was recently released by?
(a)Wold Bank
(b)WHO
(c)WHE
(d)NONE OF THESE
Answer -(a)Wold Bank
According to the report ‘Logistics Performance Index Report (2023): Connecting to Competition 2023’ released by the World Bank, India is ranked 38th out of 139 countries. Singapore has got the first position in this report.
3. Where was the World Government Summit 2024 held?
(a) Saudi Arabia
(b) India
(c)Türkiye
(d)Dubai
Answer (d)Dubai
It was organized in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
It will be organized from 12-14 February 2024
Theme of the summit – Shaping the governments of the future
4. Which company has announced the unveiling of ‘Pure for Sure’ to improve ‘Liquefied Petroleum Gas’ (LPG) distribution?
(a)Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
(b) Reliance
(c)Natural Gas Corporation Limited
(d)none of these
Answer -(a)Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Explain – At the event held in Goa, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri took the optimistic step of increasing consumer satisfaction to unprecedented levels with the aim of eliminating last-stage delivery inefficiencies.
5. In which state ‘Ghar-Ghar Ration Scheme’ has been started?
(a)Punjab
(b)Odisha
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d)Gujarat
Answer -(a)Punjab
Explain – Under this scheme, ration will be provided to the beneficiaries at home every month.
The main objective of this scheme is to provide easy ration to the poor as well as public distribution.
The system (PDS) has to be made accessible.
6. Where was Aadi Mahotsav 2024 organized
(a)New Delhi
(b) Mumbai
(c) Australia
(d) Jayanagar
Answer -(a)New Delhi
Explain – President inaugurated the annual National Tribal Festival Adi Mahotsav 2024 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi. The festival was organized by Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs,
Cultural heritage of India’s tribal communities showcased during conference
7. Supersonic ballistic missile Zircon was recently launched by which country?
(a) India
(b) UAE
(c) USA
(d) Russia
Answer-(d) Russia
Recently, the Russian Army launched Zircon missile targeting Ukraine’s capital Kiev. Zircon missile is a hypersonic missile with a total range of 1000 km.
8. Padma Shri award winner Dr. Ishwar Chandra Verma passed away, he was related to which field?
(a)medical
(b)sport
(c)painting
(d)Film industry
Answer (a) Medicine
Explain – Recently, genetics (medical) expert, Padma Shri awardee Dr. Ishwar Chandra Verma passed away.
Dr. Ishwar Chandra Verma was awarded the Padma Shri Award in 2023 and the BC Roy National Award in 1983 for his contributions to the field of genetics (medical). Dr. Ishwar Chandra Verma established the first genetic center in India at AIIMS Delhi in 1968. .
9. Where was the 51st World Book Fair held?
(a)Mumbai
(b) New Delhi
(c)Chennai
(d)none of these
Answer-(b)new Delhi
Explain – The 51st World Book Fair 2024 was inaugurated by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi. In which the guest country was Saudi Arabia and this World Book Fair was started in 1972. Its purpose is to make the books of Indian languages available to the readers and to inspire people to read books.
10. Who has recently been made the brand ambassador of Fit India Moment?
(a) Narendra Kumar Yadav
(b) Mohan Rao
(c)D. Kashyap
(d)none of these
Answer -(a)Narendra Kumar Yadav
Explain – Fit India Movement was started on 9 August 2019 with the aim of promoting fitness.
Recently, civil servant Narendra Kumar Yadav has been made the brand ambassador of Fit India Moment. Narendra Kumar Yadav is the first civil servant to become the brand ambassador of Fit India Moment. Narendra Kumar Yadav has been made the brand ambassador to promote health and fitness and inspire people to take care of their physical and mental health.
11. Recently Kilkari programme, has been started in Gujarat and _______?
(a)Maharashtra
(b) Manipur
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Jayanagar
Answer -(a)Maharashtra
The Kilkari program is a new mobile-based health service, which was launched on January 15, 2016.
Kilkari Program – It is a voice-based service and hence is able to help rural India despite its literacy challenges Objective – To promote maternal and child health Kilkari Scheme is currently providing its services in 20 states and union territories. Is
12. Who has been honored with the ‘Nelson Mandela Award 2024’ by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
(a) NIMHANS
(b) ISRO
(c)MH12
(d)none of these
Answer – (a) NIMHANS
13. Who has been honored with the ‘Nelson Mandela Award 2024’ by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
(a) NIMHANS
(b) ISRO
(c)MH12
(d)none of these
Answer – (a) NIMHANS