Current Affairs MCQs(English): February 14, 2024 - Test Your Knowledge!

2024-04-11 13:00:04

1. Which farmers’ organization marched towards Delhi demanding reforms on 14 February 2024?

A) Bharatiya Kisan Union

B) Kisan Mazdoor Morcha

C) All India Kisan Sabha

D) Rashtriya Kisan Mahasangh

2. What was the primary demand of the farmers’ protest on 14 February 2024?

A) Loan waivers

B) Higher crop prices

C) Enactment of a law guaranteeing MSP

D) Subsidized farm equipment

3. Which country did PM Modi visit on 14 February 2024?

A) Saudi Arabia

B) United Arab Emirates

C) Qatar

D) Oman

4. What was the anniversary of the Pulwama terror attack commemorated on 14 February 2024?

A) 3rd

B) 4th

C) 5th

D) 6th

5. Which city launched the world’s first air taxi service at the World Government Summit 2024?

A) New York

B) Tokyo

C) Dubai

D) Singapore

6. Which Caribbean country declared a national emergency after an offshore oil spill?

A) Jamaica

B) Trinidad and Tobago

C) Barbados

D) Bahamas

7. What significant event is celebrated on 14 February every year?

A) International Friendship Day

B) World Environment Day

C) Saint Valentine’s Day

D) World Health Day

8. Which IT major acquired Aggne to boost capabilities in the insurance sector?

A) Infosys

B) TCS

C) Wipro

D) HCL Technologies

9. During PM Modi’s visit, which two countries signed a bilateral investment agreement?

A) India and Saudi Arabia

B) India and UAE

C) India and Qatar

D) India and Oman

10. What percentage stake did Wipro acquire in Aggne Global?

A) 40%

B) 50%

C) 60%

D) 70%

11. What was the total FDI from UAE to India since 2000?

A) $16.67 billion

B) $20 billion

C) $25 billion

D) $30 billion

12. When did the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and UAE come into effect?

A) May 2022

B) June 2022

C) July 2022

D) August 2022

13. What was the key highlight of PM Modi’s UAE visit?

A) Signing of a defense deal

B) Inauguration of a new embassy

C) Launch of UPI payment

D) Announcement of a cultural exchange program

14. What was the cause of the national emergency in Trinidad and Tobago?

A) Hurricane

B) Earthquake

C) Oil spill

D) Forest fire

15. What type of aircraft is central to Dubai’s air taxi service?

A) Boeing 737

B) Airbus A320

C) Joby Aviation S4

D) Bell Nexus

16. What was the focus of the Farmers Protest 2.0?

A) Agricultural technology

B) Crop insurance

C) Market uncertainties

D) Organic farming

17. Which festival’s origins are associated with Saint Valentine’s Day?

A) Saturnalia

B) Lupercalia

C) Bacchanalia

D) Floralia

18. What was the purpose of PM Modi’s visit to the UAE?

A) To attend a UN conference

B) To strengthen bilateral relations

C) To participate in a trade fair

D) To sign an education treaty

19. What environmental impact did the oil spill have in Trinidad and Tobago?

A) Air pollution

B) Water contamination

C) Soil erosion

D) Deforestation

20. What is the significance of the Joby Aviation S4 aircraft?

A) It’s the first supersonic passenger jet

B) It’s the first solar-powered aircraft

C) It’s the first electric-powered air taxi

D) It’s the first unmanned cargo drone

Answer Keys:

1. B) Kisan Mazdoor Morcha

2. C) Enactment of a law guaranteeing MSP

3. B) United Arab Emirates

4. C) 5th

5. C) Dubai

6. B) Trinidad and Tobago

7. C) Saint Valentine’s Day

8. C) Wipro

9. B) India and UAE

10. C) 60%

11. A) $16.67 billion

12. A) May 2022

13. C) Launch of UPI payment

14. C) Oil spill

15. C) Joby Aviation S4

16. C) Market uncertainties

17. B) Lupercalia

18. B) To strengthen bilateral relations

19. B) Water contamination

20. C) It’s the first electric-powered air taxi