Daily Current Affairs Quiz 23rd February 2024

Correct Answer (d)

Notes: According to the bureau of energy efficiency (bee) statistics, karnataka leads in public ev charging stations with a total of 5,059 stations.

Correct Answer .(e)

Notes: The cabinet of maharashtra approved a draft bill resolving the issues of a 10-person reservation for the maratha community in both educational institutions and government employment

Correct Answer .(c)

Notes: The all india institute of medical sciences aiims at vijaypur jammu is established under the pradhan mantri swasthya suraksha yojana and is aimed at reducing regional imbalances in the availability of affordable and reliable tertiary healthcare services

Correct Answer (b)

Notes: As part of its commitment to cleaner energy sources india plans to increase non-fossil fuel-based electricity generation to 50 by 2030 from 42 currently

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Notes: The primary objective of the blended finance facility is to enable access to concessional financing for implementing climate-resilient investments this facility aims to leverage diverse funding sources to support low carbon and climate-resilient projects

Correct Answer (c)

Notes: The indian navy contributes nearly 20 ships and around 50 aircraft, including aircraft carriers vikrant and vikramaditya, mig 29k, tejas, and p-8i long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft.

Correct Answer (e)

Notes: The hindustan aeronautics limited is undertaking with defence research and development organisation drdo a comprehensive upgrade of the su-30mki fighter jet fleet for the indian air force

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Notes: Anmol kharb delivered a stellar performance in the decisive match, securing india’s maiden continental triumph at the badminton asia team championships 2024. her outstanding performance against a significantly higher-ranked opponent highlighted her maturity and talent, crucial for clinching the gold medal.

Correct Answer .(b)

Notes: Premier narendra modi inaugurated three new iims in jammu bodh gaya and visakhapatnam which are part of india’s effort to improve access to high-quality management education across

Correct Answer .(d)

Notes: 2024 edition of the india climate and development partners’ meet is being held in panaji, goa. this event serves as a platform for discussing climate and development partnerships in india, highlighting the significance of collaborative efforts in addressing climate change.

Correct Answer (d)

Notes: The japanese government has committed 232.209 billion yen, which is approximately rs 12,800 crore, for funding nine projects in various sectors across india. this investment is a significant move to enhance infrastructure, healthcare, and innovation, further deepening the india-japan strategic partnership.

Correct Answer (d)

Notes: This plan is intended to encourage about 26 billion in private investment in its nuclear sector to enhance electricity production from non-carbon-emitting sources

Correct Answer (e)

Notes: Tata advanced systems ltd (tasl) developed india’s first spy satellite, marking a significant achievement in domestic space technology.

Correct Answer (c)

Notes: 50 navies are participating in the milan naval exercise hosted by india. this demonstrates the significant international involvement in the exercise, highlighting its importance in fostering maritime cooperation among numerous countries.

Correct Answer (c)

Notes: The correct percentage increase in India’s outward FDI commitments in January 2024 compared to January 2023, as per RBI data, is 25.7%.

” Notes:arunachal pradesh has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first state in north-east india and the 10th in the country to attain 100% saturation of har ghar jal under the jal jeevan mission. chief minister pema khandu credited team arunachal’s dedication, expressing gratitude to prime minister narendra modi for guidance and support. the mission, launched on august 15, 2019, aims to provide assured tap water supply to every rural household in india by 2024, promoting an improved quality of life.”

” Notes:lough neagh, the largest freshwater lake in the british isles, faces an alarming ecosystem collapse in 2024, marked by the absence of its native fly. situated in east-central northern ireland, covering 392 sq km with a 5,700 sq km catchment area, it serves as a crucial water source, supplying over 40% of northern ireland’s drinking water. known for europe’s largest wild eel fishery and hosting 100 bird species, it holds cultural and archaeological significance as a jewel in the region.”

” Notes:four bone fragments of lord buddha, known as kapilvastu relics, discovered by william claxton peppé in 1898 at piprahwa, uttar pradesh, will be taken to thailand after 30 years. the relics were excavated from the ancient city of kapilavastu. according to buddhist beliefs, buddha attained salvation in uttar pradesh’s kushinagar at the age of 80, and his relics were divided among different communities to erect stupas, with ashoka later enshrining them in numerous stupas to spread buddhism.”

” Notes:kathmandu recently hosted the multinational military exercise ‘shanti prayas iv,’ becoming a hub for global peacekeeping efforts. the event involved army representatives from 19 nations engaged in un peacekeeping missions, emphasizing collaborative dedication to global peace and security. co-hosted by the nepali army and the u.s. indo-pacific command, the exercise highlighted the robust military cooperation between nepal and the united states.”

” Notes:the world health organization (who) launched the global initiative on digital health (gidh) as part of india’s g20 presidency. the initiative aims to democratize digital health technologies, featuring components such as a country needs tracker and a transformation toolbox. union health minister mandaviya highlighted its role in creating an institutional framework for digital health, while bagchi emphasized india’s digital response during the pandemic. who director-general dr tedros emphasized gidh’s support in addressing health system fragmentation and overlap, promoting global digital health standards.”