Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 24, 2024

February 24, 2024

Consider the following statements:
1. The world is on the verge eradicating Guinea worm disease.
2. Guinea worm disease, also called dracunculiasis, is the caused by the Guinea worm Dracunculus medinensis.
3. Vaccines and drugs are available to prevent the disease and treat patients which have lead to drastic fall in cases.
4. It is majorly spread by mosquitoes and sand flies.
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: A

Consider the following statements:
1. The Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana was inaugurated in Sambalpur, Odisha.
2. It has been tailored specifically for beneficiaries of the PM SVANidhi scheme.
3. It will offer comprehensive entrepreneurship training over a period of 22 months.
4. It focuses on reskilling and upskilling employees to enhance their competitiveness and adaptability.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(A) 1 & 2 only
(B) 1, 2 & 3 only
(C) 1, 2 & 4 only
(D) 1, 2, 3 & 4

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ANSWER: C

Consider the following statements:
1. The Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the acquisition of 220 BrahMos extended-range supersonic cruise missiles for Indian Air Force.
2. IIT Bombay has launched India’s “largest” Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO).
3. A S Rajeev has been appointed as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission.
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: A

Consider the following statements:
1. BRAHMOS is a three-stage missile supersonic cruise missile.
2. An RTPO is a school where aspiring drone pilots are trained.
3. Central Vigilance Commission is a constitutional body.
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: C

Consider the following statements:
1. Thailand will be the first global customer of Brahmos missile.
2. ‘Namo Drone Didi’ initiative aims at empowering rural women by providing 15,000 women-led SHGs with drones between 2024 and 2026.
3. Central Vigilance Commission was setup on the recommendations of Santhanam
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: B

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed A S Rajeev as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).
Prior to this appointment, A S Rajeev was Managing Director & CEO of Bank of Maharashtra, a public sector bank.
Praveen Kumar Srivastava has been Central Vigilance Commissioner since May 2023, Arvinda Kumar has been a Vigilance Commissioner since August 2022.

ABOUT CVC

The CVC was set up through the Resolution of the Government of India on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption formed under Shri K. Santhanam in 1964.
It was given statutory status through CVC Act 2003.
Under the CVC Act, the Central Vigilance Commission became a three-member body, with the Central Vigilance Commissioner and two Vigilance Commissioners.
The chairperson and the members are appointed by the President on the recommendations of a Committee consisting of-
- Prime Minister (Chairperson),
- Minister of Home Affairs, and
- Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

Consider the following statements:
1. 100% FDI under the automatic route has been permitted for launch vehicles and associated systems or subsystems.
2. 74% FDI under the automatic route has been allowed for satellite manufacturing and operation, satellite data products and ground/user segment.
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: B

Union Cabinet approved for amendments to the existing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy on space sector.
Under the amended FDI policy, 100% FDI is allowed in space sector.
Now, the satellite sub-sector has been divided into three different activities with defined limits for FDI in each such sector.

DETAILS

The amended policy extends the facility of up to 74% FDI under the automatic route for satellite manufacturing and operation, satellite data products and ground/user segment.
- Beyond 74%, these activities are under government route.
Up to 49% FDI under the automatic route will be allowed for launch vehicles and associated systems or subsystems, and creation of spaceports for launching and receiving spacecraft.
- Beyond 49%, these activities will be under government route.
Up to 100% FDI under the automatic route would be permitted for manufacturing of components and systems/sub-systems for satellites, ground segment and user segment.

Consider the following statements:
1. Trilateral coast guard exercise 'Dosti 16' was recently hosted by Sri Lanka.
2. India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia participate in the exercise, which started in 1991.
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: D

Trilateral coast guard exercise ‘Dosti 16’ kicked off in Maldives
The biennial exercise Dosti was last conducted in 2021.
Exercise Dosti was first conducted in 1991 between the Indian and Maldives Coast Guards.
- Sri Lanka joined the exercise for the first time in 2012.
The exercises have focused on exercises and drills on providing assistance in sea accidents, eliminating sea pollution, and the coast guard’s procedure and conduct during situations such as oil spills.

World Peace and Understanding Day is observed on-

(A) February 21st
(B) February 22nd
(C) February 23rd
(D) February 24th

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ANSWER: C

Every year, people across the globe celebrate World Peace and Understanding Day on 23^rd
The World Peace and Understanding Day also termed as Special Day, has its own importance as it encourages harmony, compassion, and collaboration among individuals hailing from different religions, cultures and geography.
The day commemorates the first meeting of Rotary International —an NGO dedicated to humanitarian service, peace, and goodwill across the world —that took place in Chicago, US.

Who has recently become the country’s first woman curator in cricket?

(A) Himani Sharma
(B) Jacintha Kalyan
(C) Madhuri Patel
(D) Tripti Mukherjee

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ANSWER: B

Jacintha Kalyan has become the country’s first woman curator.
Over 30 years with the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has seen her switch roles; from receptionist, to administration to accounts to preparing pitches for the second season of the Women’s Premier League.

Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of IPL 2024. He plays for-

(A) Gujarat Titans
(B) Mumbai Indians
(C) Kings XI Punjab
(D) Mumbai Indians

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ANSWER: A

India pacer Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of IPL 2024 due to a left ankle injury which would require surgery in the UK, a BCCI source said.
Shami was the leader of the pace attack of the Gujarat Titans.
Gujarat Titans will take the field under new captain Shubman Gill’s leadership.

_______is all set to open up its Embassy in New Delhi soon?

(A) Algeria
(B) Angola
(C) Albania
(D) Argentina

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ANSWER: C

Albania is all set to open up its Embassy in New Delhi soon in reciprocation to India’s plans to establish a mission in Tirana.

ABOUT ALBANIA

Albania shares a border with Greece (South and South East) along with Montenegro (North West), Kosovo (North East) and North Macedonia (East)
Albania is strategically positioned to contribute to and benefit from emerging connectivity projects bridging India and Europe.
Approximately 500 kilometers of coastline touching Adriatic Sea and Ionian Sea.