February 2024 Current Affairs Quiz Part 1
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Year: 2024
Month: February
Source: Indologus
Part: 1
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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
India’s longest Cable-stayed Bridge Has Been Built In Which State?
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Bridge Name → Sudarshan Setu
• Inaugurated By: PM Modi
• Location: Dwarka, Gujarat
• Connect: Okha Mainland & Beyt Dwarka Island
• Length: 2.32 KM
• Anji Khad Bridge: IND’s 1st Cable-stayed Rail Bridge (J&K)Incorrect
Bridge Name → Sudarshan Setu
• Inaugurated By: PM Modi
• Location: Dwarka, Gujarat
• Connect: Okha Mainland & Beyt Dwarka Island
• Length: 2.32 KM
• Anji Khad Bridge: IND’s 1st Cable-stayed Rail Bridge (J&K) -
Question 2 of 25
2. Question
How Many People Awarded with the “Bharat Ratna Award 2024”?
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1. KARPOORI THAKUR: 11th Chief Minister of Bihar
2. L. K. ADVANI: 7th Deputy Prime Minister of India (Co- Founder of → BJP)
3. MS SWAMINATHAN: Father of the Green Revolution
4. P. V. NARASIMHA RAO: 9th PM Of India
5. CHAUDHARY CHARAN SINGH: 5th PM Of India• BHARAT RATNA: IND’s Highest Civilian Award
• Est: 1954
• First awarded: C. Rajagopalachari & Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan & C. V. RamanIncorrect
1. KARPOORI THAKUR: 11th Chief Minister of Bihar
2. L. K. ADVANI: 7th Deputy Prime Minister of India (Co- Founder of → BJP)
3. MS SWAMINATHAN: Father of the Green Revolution
4. P. V. NARASIMHA RAO: 9th PM Of India
5. CHAUDHARY CHARAN SINGH: 5th PM Of India• BHARAT RATNA: IND’s Highest Civilian Award
• Est: 1954
• First awarded: C. Rajagopalachari & Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan & C. V. Raman -
Question 3 of 25
3. Question
Recently Who Has Received 58th ‘Jnanpith Award 2023’?
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Jnanpith Award: Oldest & Highest Indian Literary Award
• First Winner: 1965 – G. Sankara Kurup
• Cash Prize: ₹11 Lakhs
• 58th Jnanpith Award (2023)
1. Sanskrit scholar → Jagadguru Rambhadracharya
2. Urdu poet and lyricist → GulzarIncorrect
Jnanpith Award: Oldest & Highest Indian Literary Award
• First Winner: 1965 – G. Sankara Kurup
• Cash Prize: ₹11 Lakhs
• 58th Jnanpith Award (2023)
1. Sanskrit scholar → Jagadguru Rambhadracharya
2. Urdu poet and lyricist → Gulzar -
Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Who Has Sworn as Vigilance Commissioner of India?
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Central Vigilance Commissioner – Praveen Kumar Srivastava
Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
• Statutory Body → To address governmental corruption
• Set up by: GOI → In 1964
• On the recommendations of → Committee on Prevention of Corruption {Headed by » K. Santhanam}
• It submits its report to → President Of IND
• Central Vigilance Commissioner: Appointed by → President on The
• Term → 4 Years
Recommendation of a 3 Member committee
1. Prime Minister
2. Minister of Home Affairs
3. Leader of Opposition in Lok SabhaIncorrect
Central Vigilance Commissioner – Praveen Kumar Srivastava
Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
• Statutory Body → To address governmental corruption
• Set up by: GOI → In 1964
• On the recommendations of → Committee on Prevention of Corruption {Headed by » K. Santhanam}
• It submits its report to → President Of IND
• Central Vigilance Commissioner: Appointed by → President on The
• Term → 4 Years
Recommendation of a 3 Member committee
1. Prime Minister
2. Minister of Home Affairs
3. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha -
Question 5 of 25
5. Question
Who won best actor award at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024?
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Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024 –
• Best Actor: Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan)
• Best Actress: Rani Mukerji (Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway)
• Best Film: Jawan
• Best Director: Sandeep Reddy Vanga (Animal)Incorrect
Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024 –
• Best Actor: Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan)
• Best Actress: Rani Mukerji (Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway)
• Best Film: Jawan
• Best Director: Sandeep Reddy Vanga (Animal) -
Question 6 of 25
6. Question
Which University won maximum medal at Khelo India University Games 2024?
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Khelo India University Games 2024 –
• Edition: 4th
• Host City: Guwahati
• Medal Tally –
1. Chandigarh University: 32G + 28S + 21B
2. Lovely Professional UniversityIncorrect
Khelo India University Games 2024 –
• Edition: 4th
• Host City: Guwahati
• Medal Tally –
1. Chandigarh University: 32G + 28S + 21B
2. Lovely Professional University -
Question 7 of 25
7. Question
What Is the name of World’s First Wooden Satellite?
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LignoSat Probe: World’s First Wooden Satellite
Will be launched by: NASA & JAXA
Incorrect
LignoSat Probe: World’s First Wooden Satellite
Will be launched by: NASA & JAXA
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
What Is the Rank of India in “Henley Passport Index 2024”?
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IND (85): Can Travel 62 Countries → Without Visa
• World’s Most Powerful Passports – FRANCE, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore & Spain
• Last – Afghanistan
• Rankings Based On: Data Provided → By International Air Transport Association {HQ – Montreal, Canada}Incorrect
IND (85): Can Travel 62 Countries → Without Visa
• World’s Most Powerful Passports – FRANCE, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore & Spain
• Last – Afghanistan
• Rankings Based On: Data Provided → By International Air Transport Association {HQ – Montreal, Canada} -
Question 9 of 25
9. Question
Which Film Won Best Film Awards At “BAFTA Awards 2024”?
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77th British Academy Film Awards or BAFTA Awards 2024
Winners List –
• Best Actor: Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer
• Best Actress: Emma Stone, Poor Things
• Best Director: Christopher Nolan, OppenheimerIncorrect
77th British Academy Film Awards or BAFTA Awards 2024
Winners List –
• Best Actor: Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer
• Best Actress: Emma Stone, Poor Things
• Best Director: Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer -
Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Which Space Agency Launched ‘INSAT-3DS’ Satellite?
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INSAT-3DS: Weather Satellite
• Launched By: ISRO
• Rocket: GSLV Mk II – F14
• From: Sriharikota, Andhra PradeshIncorrect
INSAT-3DS: Weather Satellite
• Launched By: ISRO
• Rocket: GSLV Mk II – F14
• From: Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh -
Question 11 of 25
11. Question
Who became the new President of ICJ?
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ICJ: International Court of Justice
• One Of The 6 Organ of United Nations
• Est: 1945
• HQ: The Hague, Netherlands.Incorrect
ICJ: International Court of Justice
• One Of The 6 Organ of United Nations
• Est: 1945
• HQ: The Hague, Netherlands. -
Question 12 of 25
12. Question
When was the ‘Electoral Bonds Scheme’ Introduced?
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Supreme Court Declared Electoral Bonds Scheme & Amendments Of Finance Act, 2017, Representation of the People Act (RPA) 1951, Income Tax Act 1961 & Companies Act, 2013 → Unconstitutional
It Violates → Right to information & Freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.ELECTORAL BONDS SCHEME
• Introduced In 2018 (1st Announced at Budget 2017)
• It Allows Anonymous funding to political partiesIncorrect
Supreme Court Declared Electoral Bonds Scheme & Amendments Of Finance Act, 2017, Representation of the People Act (RPA) 1951, Income Tax Act 1961 & Companies Act, 2013 → Unconstitutional
It Violates → Right to information & Freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.ELECTORAL BONDS SCHEME
• Introduced In 2018 (1st Announced at Budget 2017)
• It Allows Anonymous funding to political parties -
Question 13 of 25
13. Question
Who Has Unveiled ‘PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’?
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PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana –
• Launched For → For installing rooftop solar panels
• Total outlay → Rs.75,021 Cr
• Providing → Free electricity up to 300 units every month for 1 Cr householdsIncorrect
PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana –
• Launched For → For installing rooftop solar panels
• Total outlay → Rs.75,021 Cr
• Providing → Free electricity up to 300 units every month for 1 Cr households -
Question 14 of 25
14. Question
When Is ‘National Women’s Day’ Celebrated Every Year?
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On The Birth Anniversary Of → Sarojini Naidu
Sarojini Naidu
• Indian Political Activist
• 1st Woman President Of → INC
• Called: Nightingale of India— (Bharat Kokila) → By Mahatma GandhiIncorrect
On The Birth Anniversary Of → Sarojini Naidu
Sarojini Naidu
• Indian Political Activist
• 1st Woman President Of → INC
• Called: Nightingale of India— (Bharat Kokila) → By Mahatma Gandhi -
Question 15 of 25
15. Question
What Is the Rank IND in ‘Logistics Performance Index 2023’?
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Logistics Performance Index (LPI) 2023 –
• Released By: WORLD BANK
• Top Countries: 1. SINGAPORE 2. FINLANDIND’s Rank → 38 {Out Of 139 Counties}
6 Pilars of This Index –
• Customs Performance • Infrastructure Quality • Ease of Arranging Shipments • Logistics Services Quality • Consignment Tracking & Tracing • Timeliness of ShipmentsIncorrect
Logistics Performance Index (LPI) 2023 –
• Released By: WORLD BANK
• Top Countries: 1. SINGAPORE 2. FINLANDIND’s Rank → 38 {Out Of 139 Counties}
6 Pilars of This Index –
• Customs Performance • Infrastructure Quality • Ease of Arranging Shipments • Logistics Services Quality • Consignment Tracking & Tracing • Timeliness of Shipments -
Question 16 of 25
16. Question
When Is National Science Day Celebrated Every Year?
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Theme 2024: Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat
Sir CV Raman: Indian Renowned Scientists
• 28 Feb 1928: Sir CV Raman → Discovered “Raman Effect”
• Nobel Prize → 1930 For Discovering “Raman Effect”
• Bharat Ratna → 1954Incorrect
Theme 2024: Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat
Sir CV Raman: Indian Renowned Scientists
• 28 Feb 1928: Sir CV Raman → Discovered “Raman Effect”
• Nobel Prize → 1930 For Discovering “Raman Effect”
• Bharat Ratna → 1954 -
Question 17 of 25
17. Question
Justice Ritu Bahri became 1st woman Chief Justice of which High Court?
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High Court –
• Article 214 To 231 (Part 6) → Deal with The HC’s » Procedures, Powers, Jurisdiction…. etc.
• Article 214: There Shall Be HC For Each States
• Tenure Of Judges → Age Of 62 Years
• At Present Total HC → 25Incorrect
High Court –
• Article 214 To 231 (Part 6) → Deal with The HC’s » Procedures, Powers, Jurisdiction…. etc.
• Article 214: There Shall Be HC For Each States
• Tenure Of Judges → Age Of 62 Years
• At Present Total HC → 25 -
Question 18 of 25
18. Question
Which Song Won “Album of the Year” Award at Grammy Awards 2024?
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66th Annual Grammy Awards {Musical Awards}
Winners –
1. Record of the Year: “Flowers” – Miley Cyrus
2. Album of the Year: Midnights – Taylor Swift
3. Song of the Year: “What Was I Made For
4. Best Global Music Album: Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain’s – Shakti Band• 1st IND To Win Grammy Award → Pt Ravi Shankar (1968)
• First IND Woman → Tanvi ShahIncorrect
66th Annual Grammy Awards {Musical Awards}
Winners –
1. Record of the Year: “Flowers” – Miley Cyrus
2. Album of the Year: Midnights – Taylor Swift
3. Song of the Year: “What Was I Made For
4. Best Global Music Album: Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain’s – Shakti Band• 1st IND To Win Grammy Award → Pt Ravi Shankar (1968)
• First IND Woman → Tanvi Shah -
Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Which state became the 1st state to implement a Uniform Civil Code?
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UTTRAKHAND: 1st State After Independence → To Implement UCC
• Which presents common law for → marriage, divorce, inheritance of property, etc.
• Except → Scheduled Tribes (ST)
• Before Independence → Goa → 1st State (Implemented by Portuguese)
• Part IV (DPSP): Article 44 → UCCIncorrect
UTTRAKHAND: 1st State After Independence → To Implement UCC
• Which presents common law for → marriage, divorce, inheritance of property, etc.
• Except → Scheduled Tribes (ST)
• Before Independence → Goa → 1st State (Implemented by Portuguese)
• Part IV (DPSP): Article 44 → UCC -
Question 20 of 25
20. Question
When Is “World Wetlands Day” Celebrated Every Year?
Correct
Ramsar Convention: On Wetlands of International Importance
• Signed: 2 Feb 1971
• Theme 2024: Wetlands and Human WellbeingIncorrect
Ramsar Convention: On Wetlands of International Importance
• Signed: 2 Feb 1971
• Theme 2024: Wetlands and Human Wellbeing -
Question 21 of 25
21. Question
Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Is Located in Which State?
Correct
3 New Ramsar Sites of India from → Karnataka
1. Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve
2. Aghanashini Estuary
3. Magadi Kere Conservation ReserveIncorrect
3 New Ramsar Sites of India from → Karnataka
1. Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve
2. Aghanashini Estuary
3. Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve -
Question 22 of 25
22. Question
Longwood Shola Reserve Forest Is Located in Which State?
Correct
2 New Ramsar Sites of India From – Tamil Nadu
1. Longwood Shola Reserve Forest → Nilgiris
2. Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary → Ariyalur• Now India – Total: 80 Ramsar Sites
• Maximum Ramsar Sites → Tamil Nadu (16 Sites)
• Second → Uttar Pradesh (10)Incorrect
2 New Ramsar Sites of India From – Tamil Nadu
1. Longwood Shola Reserve Forest → Nilgiris
2. Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary → Ariyalur• Now India – Total: 80 Ramsar Sites
• Maximum Ramsar Sites → Tamil Nadu (16 Sites)
• Second → Uttar Pradesh (10) -
Question 23 of 25
23. Question
Champai Soren Became the Chief Minister of Which State?
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JHARKHAND –
• Capital: Ranchi
• Rajya Sabha: 6 seats
• Lok Sabha: 14 seats
• Governor: C. P. Radhakrishnan
• CM: Champai Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha)• Article 163: CoM with the Chief Minister at the head → To aid & advise the Governor
• Article 164: Appointment of CM & Other MinistersIncorrect
JHARKHAND –
• Capital: Ranchi
• Rajya Sabha: 6 seats
• Lok Sabha: 14 seats
• Governor: C. P. Radhakrishnan
• CM: Champai Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha)• Article 163: CoM with the Chief Minister at the head → To aid & advise the Governor
• Article 164: Appointment of CM & Other Ministers -
Question 24 of 25
24. Question
Which Country became First Asian Country to Ratify ILO Convention to End Workplace Violence and Harassment?
Correct
PHILIPINES: Joined 37 Other Nations → To Adress Violence and Harassment at Workplace
ILO: International Labour Organisation (HQ: Geneva, Switzerland)Incorrect
PHILIPINES: Joined 37 Other Nations → To Adress Violence and Harassment at Workplace
ILO: International Labour Organisation (HQ: Geneva, Switzerland) -
Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Shehbaz Sharif Became the Prime Minister of Which Country?
Correct
Pakistan –
• Capital: Islamabad
• President: Asif Ali ZardariIncorrect
Pakistan –
• Capital: Islamabad
• President: Asif Ali Zardari