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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 17, 2024

February 17, 2024
Consider the following statements:
1. A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court unanimously struck down the electoral bond scheme.
2. The court that the scheme violates the right to information under Article 21(1)(a) of the Constitution.
3. Amendments to Companies Act 2013 provision allowing unlimited corporate contributions were declared arbitrary and violative of Article 16.
4. The State Bank of India has been ordered to immediately stop the issuance of any further electoral bonds.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  • (A) 1 & 2 only
  • (B) 1 & 3 only
  • (C) 3 & 4 only
  • (D) 1 & 4 only
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ANSWER: D

 

 

Consider the following statements:
1. India has accepted the demand of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) for ‘data exclusivity’ provisions in the free trade agreement.
2. Data Exclusivity is a form of intellectual property protection that applies specifically to data from pharmaceutical clinical trials.
3. Iceland, Luxembourg, Norway, and Switzerland are members of European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
4. EFTA is not a customs union.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
  • (A) 1 & 2 only
  • (B) 1 & 3 only
  • (C) 3 & 4 only
  • (D) 2 & 4 only
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ANSWER: B

 

Consider the following statements:
1. e-Jagriti Portal is an initiative of the Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution.
2. World Social Forum (WSF) 2024 commenced recently in Dhaka.
3. IIT Delhi has developed an anti-drone system that works mainly on sound technology.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
  • (A) 1 & 2 only
  • (B) 2 & 3 only
  • (C) 1 & 3 only
  • (D) 1, 2 & 3
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ANSWER: B

 

Consider the following statements:
1. e-Jagriti Portal will integrate a Virtual court facility for a convenient and accessible resolution of consumer complaints.
2. The theme for World Social Forum (WSF) 2024 is "Another World is Possible"
3. The drone system is the first of its kind which is developed based on an entirely new technology called 'sound-based detection'.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  • (A) 1 & 2 only
  • (B) 2 & 3 only
  • (C) 1 & 3 only
  • (D) 1, 2 & 3
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ANSWER: D

 

Consider the following statements:
1. National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) is a quasi-judicial body established in 1988 under the Consumer Protection Act 1986.
2. World Social Forum was organized for the first time in 2001 in
3. The anti-drone system will be able to easily detect drones, aircraft, multiple drones or birds flying up to 300 meters by their sound.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  • (A) 1 & 2 only
  • (B) 2 & 3 only
  • (C) 1 & 3 only
  • (D) 1, 2 & 3
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ANSWER: C

  • A professor in the Electrical Engineering Department of IIT Jammu, Dr. Karan Nathwani has developed an anti-drone system that works mainly on sound technology.
  • The drone system is the first of its kind which is developed based on an entirely new technology called ‘sound-based detection’.
  • This system detects the sound emitted by drones, producing a unique signature that helps in their identification.
  • This signature is compared with the system’s database, and if a match is found, the drone is detected.
  • The cost of this system is about 4 lakh rupees.
  • The drone system is not only cost effective but also user-friendly, making it accessible to the general public.
  • The system is easy to operate, and there are no issues with cameras or radar and was designed considering various challenges, making it versatile.
  • With the help of this system, this device will be able to easily detect drones, aircraft, multiple drones or birds flying up to 300 meters by their sound.
Consider the following statements:
1. Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited is a Maharatna Category–I Central Public Sector Enterprise.
2. It is under the administrative control of Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.
Which of the following statements is/ are incorrect?
  • (A) 1 only
  • (B) 2 only
  • (C) Both 1 and 2
  • (D) Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER: A

  • The Finance Minister recently presided over the 19th Foundation Day celebrations of the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL).

 ABOUT SPMCIL

  • Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited is a Miniratna Category–I, Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE).
  • It is under the administrative control of Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.
  • SPMCIL is engaged in the manufacture/ production of Currency and Bank Notes, Security Paper, Non-Judicial Stamp Papers, Postal Stamps & Stationery, Travel Documents viz. Passport and Visa, Security certificates, Cheques, Bonds, Warrant, Special Certificates with security features, Security Inks, Circulation & Commemorative Coins, Medallions, Refining of Gold & Silver, and Assay of Precious Metals.
World’s first green hydrogen plant at airport will be set up in-
  • (A) Mumbai
  • (B) New Delhi
  • (C) Ahmedabad
  • (D) Cochin
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ANSWER: D

  • In a strategic move to bolster its pathbreaking green energy initiatives, Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) for setting up a green hydrogen plant in the premises of Cochin Airport.
  • This collaborative effort will result in the world’s first green hydrogen plant and fueling station located within an airport setting.
    • CIAL is already the world’s first airport fully solar-powered airport.
  • Green hydrogen, produced from water using renewable energy sources, is recognized as a future fuel and aligns with zero-carbon energy strategies.
Consider the following statements:
1. Japan’s economy has now dwindled down to the world’s fourth-largest
2. Two straight quarters of contraction are considered an indicator an economy is in a technical recession.
Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
  • (A) 1 only
  • (B) 2 only
  • (C) Both 1 and 2
  • (D) Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER: C

  • Japan’s economy is now the world’s fourth-largest after it contracted in the last quarter of 2023 and fell behind Germany.
  • The government reported the economy shrank at an annual rate of 0.4% in October to December
    • It contracted 2.9% in July-September.
    • Two straight quarters of contraction are considered an indicator an economy is in a technical recession.
  • USA, China, Germany are the top 3 largest economies in the world, while India is ranked at 5th
  • The comparison among nations’ economies is based on nominal GDP and is in dollar terms.
Rachna Kumari, who has been suspended for 12 years for a second anti-doping rule violation, is associated with the sport of-
  • (A) Hammer Throw
  • (B) Marathon
  • (C) Long Jump
  • (D) Steeple Chase
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ANSWER: A

  • The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has suspended hammer thrower Rachna Kumari for 12 years for a second anti-doping rule violation.
    • Rachna returned positive results for multiple anabolic androgenic steroids in samples collected out of competition at Patiala on September 24 and on November 1 at the National Games last year.
    • She had earlier served a four-year suspension from 2015 to 2019.
  • In another doping case, quarter-miler Nirmala Sheoran has been handed an eight-year suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for a second doping violation.
    • She reportedly tested positive for anabolic androgenic steroids and testosterone.
    • She was earlier suspended for four years in 2018.
The first-ever Digital India future SKILLS Summit was held in-
  • (A) Jaipur
  • (B) Bengaluru
  • (C) Chennai
  • (D) Guwahati
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ANSWER: D

  • The first-ever Digital India future SKILLS Summit was held at the Birinchi Kumar Baruah Auditorium, Guwahati University, Assam.
  • The Digital India futureSKILLS Summit hosted by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) through the National Institute of Electronics and IT (NIELIT) witnessed the convergence of esteemed dignitaries, industry leaders, academia, policymakers and technology enthusiasts to deliberate on strategies for ‘Catalyzing future-ready talent for India & the World.’
  • It focused on the impact of rapid digitization globally, emphasizing new opportunities for young Indians in cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Semiconductors, Robotics, and Cybersecurity.
The Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium is located in-
  • (A) Rajkot
  • (B) Bhopal
  • (C) Nagpur
  • (D) New Delhi
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ANSWER: A

  • The Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot will now be known as the Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium.
  • Niranjan Shah played first-class cricket for Saurashtra in a career spanning from the 1965/66 to 1974/75.
  • He played an instrumental role in turning around the fortunes of Saurashtra, who have two Ranji Trophy titles to their credit.
  • In addition to being the honorary secretary of the Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA), a position he continues to serve, he has had administrative experience in different capacity, including being the honorary secretary of the BCCI, a position where he was elected four times.

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