Current Affairs MCQs(English): February 12, 2024 - Test Your Knowledge!

2024-04-12 21:49:40

1. Which Indian state’s tribal population was the focus of development projects worth Rs. 7300 crores inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi?

A) Gujarat

B) Madhya Pradesh

C) Rajasthan

D) Jharkhand

2. The fourth terminal at Cherlapally is set to be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in which Indian state?

A) Andhra Pradesh

B) Telangana

C) Karnataka

D) Tamil Nadu

3. Which of the following bills related to J&K was passed by the Parliament to provide reservations to OBCs in local bodies?

A) Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024

B) Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024

C) Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024

D) All of the above

4. Who won the Finland presidential election against ex-Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto?

A) Sauli Niinistö

B) Tarja Halonen

C) Alexander Stubb

D) Matti Vanhanen

5. What was the theme for National Productivity Day 2024 in India?

A) Digital Transformation and Productivity

B) Artificial Intelligence - Productivity Engine for Economic Growth

C) Sustainable Productivity for Economic Resilience

D) Productivity for a Better Future

6. International Epilepsy Day 2024 had what theme?

A) Epilepsy is More Than Seizures

B) Milestones on My Epilepsy Journey

C) Epilepsy Awareness and Inclusivity

D) Breaking the Stigma Around Epilepsy

7. Darwin Day commemorates the life and work of which influential figure?

A) Isaac Newton

B) Albert Einstein

C) Charles Darwin

D) Stephen Hawking

8. Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is celebrated on February 12th to honor his role as the president of which country?

A) United Kingdom

B) United States

C) Canada

D) Australia

9. The redevelopment of which railway station in India is costing approximately ₹700 crore and aims to resemble an airport?

A) Mumbai Central

B) Chennai Central

C) Secunderabad

D) New Delhi

10. The JK ST Quota Bill passed by the Parliament is associated with which Union Territory of India?

A) Ladakh

B) Jammu and Kashmir

C) Puducherry

D) Chandigarh

11. What is the significance of World Radio Day 2024?

A) Celebrating the invention of the radio

B) Promoting freedom of expression over airwaves

C) Honoring radio journalists

D) All of the above

12. The Aahar Anudan Yojna aims to provide how much per month for nutritious food to women beneficiaries from specially backward tribes?

A) Rs 500

B) Rs 1000

C) Rs 1500

D) Rs 2000

13. Which day is celebrated to promote awareness about epilepsy?

A) Second Monday of February

B) February 12th

C) Last Sunday of February

D) First Friday of February

14. Who is recognized as the father of evolutionary biology?

A) Gregor Mendel

B) James Watson

C) Charles Darwin

D) Francis Crick

15. Abraham Lincoln is remembered for his leadership during which significant event in American history?

A) The American Revolution

B) The Civil War

C) World War I

D) The Great Depression

16. The theme for International Epilepsy Day 2024 focuses on what aspect of the condition?

A) Treatment advancements

B) Personal journeys

C) Medical research

D) Global solidarity

17. Which of the following is not a theme for a day celebrated on February 12th?

A) National Productivity Day

B) International Epilepsy Day

C) Darwin Day

D) International Women’s Day

18. The National Creators Award is associated with which field?

A) Science and Technology

B) Arts and Culture

C) Sports

D) Literature

19. The Dakshin Bharat Sanskritik Kendra is an initiative related to which area?

A) Cultural exchange

B) Agricultural development

C) Technological innovation

D) Educational reform

20. Which former Prime Minister secured victory in Finland’s presidential runoff?

A) Juha Sipilä

B) Mari Kiviniemi

C) Alexander Stubb

D) Matti Vanhanen

Answer Keys:

1. B) Madhya Pradesh

2. B) Telangana

3. D) All of the above

4. C) Alexander Stubb

5. B) Artificial Intelligence - Productivity Engine for Economic Growth

6. B) Milestones on My Epilepsy Journey

7. C) Charles Darwin

8. B) United States

9. C) Secunderabad

10. B) Jammu and Kashmir

11. D) All of the above

12. C) Rs 1500

13. A) Second Monday of February

14. C) Charles Darwin

15. B) The Civil War

16. B) Personal journeys

17. D) International Women’s Day

18. B) Arts and Culture

19. A) Cultural exchange

20. C) Alexander Stubb