GK Current Affairs Quiz: February 18th, 2024

Current Affairs Quiz 18th February 2024

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Question 1:

What is the projected growth of India’s per capita income by 2030, according to a research report by Standard Chartered Bank?

A) 50%

B) 60%

C) 80%

D) 70%

Question 2:

Which Indian state currently holds the top spot in per capita income rankings?

A) Karnataka

B) Telangana

C) Kerala

D) Tamil Nadu

Question 3:

Which bank is not included in the list of authorized banks for issuing FASTags as per the Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL)?

A) HDFC Bank

B) ICICI Bank

C) Paytm Payments Bank

D) State Bank of India

Question 4:

What directive did the Supreme Court of India give regarding the State Bank of India (SBI) and electoral bonds?

A) To increase the issuance

B) To stop issuing immediately

C) To disclose donor identities

D) To limit the purchase amount

Question 5:

What type of insurance plan has the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) launched for children?

A) Unit-linked insurance plan

B) Money-back insurance plan

C) Whole life insurance plan

D) Non-linked, non-participating, individual, savings, life insurance plan

Question 6:

How has the State Bank of India (SBI) simplified the enrollment process for the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) schemes?

A) By introducing a paper-based application form

B) By mandating branch visits for enrollment

C) By launching a self-subscribing digital journey

D) By requiring telephonic registration

Question 7:

What change has the IRDAI proposed regarding the ‘free look’ period for policies?

A) Increase from 15 to 30 days

B) Decrease from 30 to 15 days

C) Elimination of the ‘free look’ period

D) No change, maintaining at 15 days

Question 8:

By how much is India’s authorized capital for the Food Corporation of India (FCI) increased?

A) From Rs 5,000 crore to Rs 10,000 crore

B) From Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 21,000 crore

C) From Rs 15,000 crore to Rs 20,000 crore

D) From Rs 20,000 crore to Rs 25,000 crore

Question 9:

What is the expected growth rate of India’s natural gas demand in 2024?

A) 4%

B) 5%

C) 6%

D) 7%

Question 10:

When is Tesla planning to start production of its new electric vehicle model codenamed ‘Redwood’?

A) 2023

B) 2024

C) 2025

D) 2026

Question 11:

Where was the 69th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2024 held?

A) Mumbai

B) New Delhi

C) Gujarat

D) Kolkata

Question 12:

Which company partnered with IBM to build a “Super App” for financial inclusion?

A) Tata Motors

B) Reliance Industries

C) Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited

D) Infosys

Question 13:

When does Pixxel plan to launch its series of homebuilt hyperspectral satellites named Fireflies?

A) May 2023

B) June 2024

C) July 2025

D) August 2026

Question 14:

Which team won the ICC U19 World Cup by defeating India?

A) England

B) West Indies

C) Australia

D) South Africa