Current Affairs MCQs(English): February 21, 2024 - Test Your Knowledge!

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1. Which project was not launched by PM Modi on February 20, 2024?

A) 3 IIMs and IITs

B) 20 Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs)

C) National Sports University

D) AIIMS in Jammu

2. How many cooperation deals were signed between Japanese and Ukrainian entities?

A) Over 30

B) Over 40

C) Over 50

D) Over 60

3. Malta became the ___ member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).

A) 117th

B) 118th

C) 119th

D) 120th

4. What percentage of reservation was extended to the Maratha community in Maharashtra?

A) 5%

B) 8%

C) 10%

D) 12%

5. The Milan Naval Exercise is associated with which ocean?

A) Mediterranean Sea

B) Indian Ocean

C) South China Sea

D) Atlantic Ocean

6. Who was conferred with France’s Highest Civilian Award on February 21, 2024?

A) An Indian scientist

B) A Bollywood actor

C) A Japanese novelist

D) An American philanthropist

7. Which city in North India launched its first ‘Pizza ATM’?

A) New Delhi

B) Chandigarh

C) Lucknow

D) Jaipur

8. What was the theme for International Mother Language Day in 2024?

A) Linguistic diversity and multilingualism

B) Indigenous languages matter

C) Languages without borders

D) Protecting all mother languages

9. During PM Modi’s visit to Haryana, which project was not inaugurated?

A) Gurugram Metro Rail

B) AIIMS Rewari

C) Jyotisar Anubhav Kendra

D) Rewari Sports Complex

10. The national workshop on urban livelihoods was organized in which city?

A) Mumbai

B) Ranchi

C) Kolkata

D) Hyderabad

11. Who is the author of the book titled ‘Dabbling in Diplomacy’?

A) Professor S.D. Muni

B) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

C) Shashi Tharoor

D) Amartya Sen

12. In which city was U Tirat Sing’s bust unveiled?

A) Dhaka, Bangladesh

B) Kolkata, India

C) Yangon, Myanmar

D) Thimphu, Bhutan

13. Which air defense missile system made its debut in the Vayu Shakti exercise at Jaisalmer?

A) SAMAR

B) Akash

C) Barak

D) Patriot

14. Who was selected as the leader of IPL’s all-time greatest team?

A) Virat Kohli

B) Sachin Tendulkar

C) MS Dhoni

D) Rohit Sharma

15. The EPFO has raised the Interest rate of PF Deposits to what percent for FY23-24?

A) 7.5%

B) 8.0%

C) 8.25%

D) 8.5%

16. The Indian government plans to include which group in the Ayushman Bharat Scheme?

A) Doctors and Nurses

B) ASHA & Anganwadi workers

C) State Government Employees

D) Central Armed Police Forces

17. Which city is recognized as the ‘Water Warrior’ city?

A) Gurugram

B) Noida

C) Pune

D) Hyderabad

18. Which state implemented the Semiconductor Policy for the first time?

A) Karnataka

B) Gujarat

C) Maharashtra

D) Uttar Pradesh

19. Which country will replace military personnel with technical staff in the Maldives?

A) United States

B) India

C) China

D) Japan

20. Who launched the book titled ‘Maha Swaapnikudu’?

A) Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy

B) K. Chandrashekar Rao

C) N. Chandrababu Naidu

D) Pinarayi Vijayan

Answer Keys:

Answer: C) National Sports University

Answer: C) Over 50

Answer: C) 119th

Answer: C) 10%

Answer: B) Indian Ocean

Answer; A) An Indian scientist

Answer: B) Chandigarh

Answer: A) Linguistic diversity and multilingualism

Answer: D) Rewari Sports Complex

Answer: B) Ranchi

Answer: A) Professor S.D. Muni

Answer: A) Dhaka, Bangladesh

Answer: A) SAMAR

Answer: C) MS Dhoni

Answer: C) 8.25%

Answer: B) ASHA & Anganwadi workers

Answer: B) Noida

Answer: D) Uttar Pradesh

Answer: B) India

Answer: C) N. Chandrababu Naidu