GK Current Affairs Quiz: February 12th, 2024

Current Affairs Quiz 12th February 2024

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Question 1:

What was the total value of the development projects launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh?

A) Rs. 5000 crores

B) Rs. 7300 crores

C) Rs. 8200 crores

D) Rs. 6500 crores

Question 2:

What is the main purpose of the Aahar Anudan Scheme mentioned in the initiatives?

A) To provide education scholarships

B) To offer monthly financial support for nutritious food

C) To ensure free housing for the poor

D) To subsidize agricultural equipment

Question 3:

Which terminal is Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to open in Telangana?

A) Terminal 2

B) Terminal 3

C) Terminal 4

D) Terminal 1

Question 4:

What is the budget for the redevelopment of the Secunderabad railway station?

A) ₹500 crore

B) ₹600 crore

C) ₹700 crore

D) ₹800 crore

Question 5:

Which bills passed by the Rajya Sabha aim to extend reservations to OBCs in local government bodies in Jammu & Kashmir?

A) Employment reservation bills

B) Education reform bills

C) Healthcare improvement bills

D) Reservation enhancement bills

Question 6:

Who was elected as the President of Finland, defeating the ex-Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto?

A) Sauli Niinistö

B) Alexander Stubb

C) Tarja Halonen

D) Martti Ahtisaari

Question 7:

What is the name of the Regional Centre of Sangeet Natak Akademi established in Hyderabad?

A) Dakshin Bharat Sanskritik Kendra

B) Uttar Bharat Sanskritik Kendra

C) Purvi Bharat Sanskritik Kendra

D) Pas

chim Bharat Sanskritik Kendra

Question 8:

What advanced system did Admiral R. Hari Kumar inaugurate at INS Utkrosh in Andaman & Nicobar?

A) Advanced Surveillance Radar

B) Precision Approach Radar

C) Sonar Surveillance System

D) Satellite Communication System

Question 9:

What is the new interest rate for EPF deposits for the fiscal year 2023-24 set by EPFO?

A) 7.5%

B) 8.0%

C) 8.25%

D) 8.5%

Question 10:

Which countries are set to receive India’s digital payment systems, UPI and RuPay card services?

A) Nepal and Bhutan

B) Sri Lanka and Mauritius

C) Bangladesh and Maldives

D) Pakistan and Afghanistan

Question 11:

What significant transformation has Paytm Ecommerce undergone?

A) Merged with another fintech company

B) Expanded to new international markets

C) Rebranded as Pai Platforms and acquired Bitsila

D) Shifted focus exclusively to payment solutions

Question 12:

What is the theme of the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism observed on February 12th?

A) Promoting peace and security globally

B) Building resilient communities

C) Enhancing international cooperation

D) Educating youth against extremism

Question 13:

Who was commemorated on their 200th birth anniversary by Prime Minister Modi for their contributions to religious reform and education?

A) Swami Vivekananda

B) Rabindranath Tagore

C) Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati

D) Mahatma Gandhi

Question 14:

What was the theme for World Radio Day 2024?

A) The evolution of radio technology

B) Radio’s role in modern communication

C) The historical significance and impact of radio on society

D) Radio and its contribution to democracy

Question 15:

Who does World Unani Day honor, and what does it promote?

A) Sushruta, promoting Ayurveda

B) Hippocrates, promoting Greek medicine

C) Hakim Ajmal Khan, promoting the Unani system of medicine

D) Charaka, promoting ancient Indian medicine

Question 16:

What project is NITI Aayog leading to stimulate economic growth in key Indian cities?

A) Digital India Initiative

B) Smart Cities Mission

C) Economic Transformation Project

D) Urban Renewal Program

Question 17:

What is the purpose of the SWATI Portal launched by the Indian National Science Academy?

A) To track weather patterns and climate change

B) To promote women in STEMM fields by providing a comprehensive database

C) To provide online courses in science and technology

D) To enhance cybersecurity measures in scientific research

Question 18:

Who was honored with the K.P.P. Nambiar Award by the IEEE Kerala Section?

A) Dr. K Sivan

B) A P J Abdul Kalam

C) S. Somanath

D) Ratan Tata

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Question 19:

Who was appointed as Southern Railway’s first transwoman Travelling Ticket Examiner?

A) Gauri Sawant

B) Laxmi Narayan Tripathi

C) Sindhu Ganapathy

D) Manabi Bandopadhyay

Question 20:

Which team appointed Katrina Kaif as their brand ambassador for the IPL 2024 season?

A) Mumbai Indians

B) Royal Challengers Bangalore

C) Kolkata Knight Riders

D) Chennai Super Kings

Question 21:

Who won the U19 World Cup 2024, securing their fourth U19 World Cup title?

A) India

B) Australia

C) England

D) South Africa

Question 22:

Who was A Ramachandran, and why is he remembered?

A) A Nobel Prize-winning physicist

B) A legendary cricketer

C) A renowned artist

D) An influential politician

Question 23:

What initiative did the Ministry of Education and FIFA collaborate on to promote football in schools?

A) Football for Future Program

B) Kickstart Football Initiative

C) Distributing footballs to schools

D) Launching a national school football league

Question 24:

Which organization partnered with CDAC to develop and market thermal camera technology?

A) DRDO

B) ISRO

C) Prama India

D) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

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