Current Affairs MCQs(English): February 20, 2024 - Test Your Knowledge!

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1. Where did Prime Minister Modi lay the foundation stone for the Shri Kalki Dham Temple?

A) Gujarat

B) Uttar Pradesh

C) Rajasthan

D) Madhya Pradesh 

2. Which of the following is not a project inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi in Jammu?

A) World’s highest railway bridge over the Chenab River

B) New terminal at Jammu Airport

C) Bharat Mart in Dubai

D) None of the above 

3. Who launched the ‘Sagar Aankalan’ guidelines for the Indian port performance index?

A) PM Narendra Modi

B) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

C) Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

D) President of India 

4. When is the World Day of Social Justice observed?

A) February 18

B) February 19

C) February 20

D) February 21 

5. The Bharat Mart facility in Dubai is a collaborative effort between which entities?

A) DP World and India’s commerce ministry

B) Reliance Industries and UAE’s commerce ministry

C) Tata Group and DP World

D) Adani Group and Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone 

6. The INDUS-X Summit is associated with which field?

A) Education

B) Technology

C) Agriculture

D) Maritime Trade 

7. The Neem Summit & Global Neem Trade Fair 2024 focuses on what aspect?

A) Neem-based pharmaceuticals

B) Neem plantation and conservation

C) Neem in organic farming

D) All of the above 

8. The Defence Acquisition Council approved acquisitions worth how much to boost the capabilities of the Armed Forces & ICG?

A) Rs 45,375 crore

B) Rs 84,560 crore

C) Rs 75,000 crore

D) Rs 65,450 crore 

9. Where was the Indian Air Force’s demonstration exercise Vayu-Shakti 2024 held?

A) Pokhran, Rajasthan

B) Pathankot, Punjab

C) Tezpur, Assam

D) Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh 

10. What feature do the New Generation Anti-Tank Mines approved by the DAC possess?

A) Seismic sensors and remote deactivation capabilities

B) GPS tracking

C) Nuclear capabilities

D) Stealth technology 

11. Which state is recognized as India’s most welcoming region in 2024?

A) Himachal Pradesh

B) Kerala

C) Rajasthan

D) Goa 

12. Which city is set to host the 12th edition of the MILAN naval exercise?

A) Kochi

B) Visakhapatnam

C) Mumbai

D) Chennai 

13. Which city is home to the Bagchi Sri Shankara Cancer Centre and Research Institute (BSCCRI)?

A) Kolkata

B) Bhubaneswar

C) Hyderabad

D) Pune 

14. Which bank has launched digital enrolment for PMJJBY & PMSBY Schemes?

A) HDFC Bank

B) ICICI Bank

C) SBI

D) Axis Bank 

15. Which organisation released the impact study ‘Prabhaav’ on Fund of Funds for startups?

A) NITI Aayog

B) RBI

C) SIDBI

D) SEBI 

16. How many awards did City Union Bank receive at the 19th Banking Tech conference?

A) 5

B) 6

C) 7

D) 8 

17. Which country won the U-19 World Cup 2024 Final?

A) India

B) England

C) Australia

D) South Africa 

18. Paytm E-commerce has rebranded itself by what name?

A) Pay Platforms

B) Pai Platforms

C) Paytm Market

D) Paytm Mall 

19. Which awards has the Indian government introduced for modern influencers & creators?

A) Digital India Awards

B) National Creator Awards

C) Social Media Excellence Awards

D) Bharat Content Awards 

20. Who won the Presidential Election of Finland?

A) Sauli Niinistö

B) Alexander Stubb

C) Tarja Halonen

D) Matti Vanhanen 

Answer Keys:

Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh

Answer: C) Bharat Mart in Dubai

Answer: B) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

Answer: C) February 20

Answer: A) DP World and India’s commerce ministry

Answer: B) Technology

Answer: D) All of the above

Answer: B) Rs 84,560 crore

Answer: A) Pokhran, Rajasthan

Answer: A) Seismic sensors and remote deactivation capabilities

Answer: A) Himachal Pradesh

Answer: B) Visakhapatnam

Answer: B) Bhubaneswar

Answer: C) SBI

Answer: C) SIDBI

Answer: C) 7

Answer: C) Australia

Answer: B) Pai Platforms

Answer: B) National Creator Awards

Answer: B) Alexander Stubb