Daily Current Affairs Quiz 24th February 2024

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Notes: Mswipe technologies is headquartered in mumbai. mumbai is a prominent financial and commercial hub in india, making it an ideal location for the headquarters of a fintech company like mswipe.

Correct Answer .(c)

Notes: As part of the expanded n tightly controlled management plan the central government has allocated 10 crores for the establishment of breeding farms and semen stations in order to improve the breeding efforts of horses donkeys and camels

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Notes: Paypal is a registered company within fiu-ind as mandated under the prevention of money laundering act pmla 2002 fiu-ind is responsible for collecting financial intelligence related to violations under pmla reinforcing transparency in financial transactions and combating

Correct Answer (b)

Notes: Prime minister kyriakos mitsotakis and prime minister narendra modi discussed the bilateral and multilateral issues during a two-day visit to india

Correct Answer .(a)

Notes: Morgan Stanley Research forecasts India’s GDP growth to moderate to 6.5% in FY25. This projection reflects a decline from the 6.9% growth projected for FY24.

Correct Answer (c)

Notes: The amendments to the defence acquisition procedure dap 2020 aim to encourage procurement of advanced technologies from start-ups and msmes developed under the innovations for defence excellence idex and technology development fund schemes fostering a friendly defence start-up ecosystem

Correct Answer .(d)

Notes: The report attributed it to a dip in the government’s gross capital expenditure over the specified period

Correct Answer (c)

Notes: In may 2022 phonepe acquired the parent company of indus appstore for 90 mn this strategic acquisition demonstrates phonepe’s commitment to expand its presence in the app market and enhancing its offerings for users and

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Notes: Under the revised fdi policy satellite manufacturing and operation can receive up to 74 fdi under the automatic route and government approval is required over this threshold this liberalized approach aims to attract foreign investment and enhance the country’s capabilities in the space sector

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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%.

Correct Answer .(d)

Notes: In 2023, india ranked as the 80th most targeted country for cybercrime globally, as per the report. this indicates the prevalence of cyber threats in the country relative to others worldwide.

Correct Answer (d)

Notes: The amended fdi policy permits 100% fdi under the automatic route for manufacturing components and systems/sub-systems for satellites, ground segment, and user segment. this initiative aims to boost domestic manufacturing, promote technology transfer, and support the ‘make in india’ initiative.

Correct Answer (a)

Notes: The payment aggregater is approved by the rbi which is the central bank of india with responsibility for regulating the financial system of india and issuing various licenses for financial activities

Correct Answer .(d)

Notes: According to the revised nlm scheme, individuals, fpos, shgs, jlgs, fcos, and section 8 companies can receive a 50% capital subsidy for establishing horse, donkey, mule, and camel enterprises, with the maximum subsidy capped at ₹50 lakhs.

Correct Answer (b)

Notes: Among private sector entities, ujoy technology has established the highest number of charging stations, with 7,176 stations.

” Notes:mulugu, telangana is gearing up for the grand celebration of sammakka-saralamma jatara, the largest tribal festival in asia. the event, held at medaram village in telangana, showcases the rich tribal heritage of the region. located 240 km from hyderabad, the festival signifies unity and cultural devotion, drawing visitors globally. started as a small gathering, it gained state festival status in 1998, commemorating the 12th-century revolt by sammakka and saralamma against oppressive taxes during a drought by kakatiya rulers.”

Notes:the indian institute of technology guwahati (iit-g) has launched india’s largest drone pilot training facility. this program is aligned with pm’s namo drone didi initiative. the program is also tailored for a variety of defense personnel. this initiative supports prime minister narendra modi’s vision to position india as a prominent drone hub by 2030.

The Tamil Nadu government has launched the tn endangered species conservation fund to protect lesser-known species like the nilgiri marten this rare carnivore scientifically named martes gwatkinsii is exclusive to the western ghats in india

” Notes:indian and sri lankan coast guard ships recently joined the maldives for exercise dosti 16, a trilateral coast guard exercise held every two years since 1991. sri lanka joined in 2012, and the 16th edition involves the coast guards of india, sri lanka, and the maldives, with observers from bangladesh. the exercise focuses on mutual operational capability, interoperability, and cooperation in scenarios like sea accidents and pollution. india’s participation includes icgs samarth, icgs abhinav, and icg dornier.”

The cbi conducted raids related to alleged corruption in awarding a contract for the kiru hydel power project in kishtwar district of jammu and kashmir focusing on the former governor the kiru hydel power project is a run-of-the-riv

In february 2024 scientists discovered the world’s largest anaconda in the amazon rainforest a colossal northern green anaconda discovered by tv wildlife presenter professor freek vonk during a national geographic expedition

Notesthe ministry of information and broadcasting has recently launched four portals including navigate bharat a bilingual platform by the new media wing a platform for sharing and accessing government-related videos simplifying access to developmental measures and citizen welfare initiatives the platform empowers users

” Notes:the maritime technical exposition mtex-24 is a key feature of milan 2024 in visakhapatnam, showcasing india’s strides in naval technology. inaugurated by defence minister rajnath singh, mtex-24 spans three days and emphasizes self-reliance in defence. it highlights advancements in shipbuilding, communication, cybersecurity, and sustainable energy solutions. key participants include major players, defence start-ups, psus, and naval organizations, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. mtex-24 aims to propel india’s maritime industry towards a secure and prosperous future.”

” Notes:two badami chalukya temples, aged 1,300-1,500 years, and a 1,200-year-old label inscription were discovered in mudimanikyam village, telangana near the krishna river. the chalukyas ruled the deccan from the 6th to 12th centuries, comprising the badami chalukyas and the sibling dynasties of the western and eastern chalukyas. pulakesi i founded the dynasty in 550, making badami the capital. pulakesi ii expanded the empire, defeating harsha and vishnukundins, but later lost vatapi to pallava narasimhavarman.”