Daily Current Affairs Quiz 28th February 2024

” Notes:attukal pongala, the world’s largest women’s congregation festival, extends globally with devotees observing rituals in the us and the uk. it is celebrated annually at kerala’s attukal bhagavathy temple, the event spans 10 days, starting on the karthigai star of the malayalam month of makaram or kumbham. on the 9th day, the attukal pongala mahotsavam occurs, featuring the ritualistic preparation and offering of a sweet payasam to the goddess bhagavathy, signifying the festival’s cultural and religious significance.”

” Notes:the 5th edition of joint military exercise ‘dharma guardian’ began at mahajan field firing ranges, rajasthan, india, lasting from february 25 to march 9, 2024. it involves the indian army and japan ground self-defense force, emphasizing joint tactical maneuvers in a simulated semi-urban setting. the exercise aims to enhance interoperability and strengthen military cooperation, aligning with chapter vii of the united nations charter.”

The Small Industries Development Bank of india sidbi and the bihar startup fund trust have signed an agreement to manage the bssff the agreement aims to create a favorable environment for startups and turn bihar into a startup hub

” Notes:seci has successfully commissioned india’s largest battery energy storage system (bess) in chhattisgarh, funded by the world bank and clean technology fund. the project utilizes battery storage to store solar energy for peak demand in the evening. it incorporates bifacial solar panels capturing direct and reflected light, increasing electricity generation. this innovation is estimated to save tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually, marking a significant milestone in sustainable energy solutions.”

Correct Answer (b)

Notes: The Ministry of ports, shipping & waterways partners with iim shillong for india’s first gati shakti research chair, focusing on multimodal logistics. goals include academic research, collaboration with global experts, and supporting the pm gati shakti masterplan for regional logistical capacity.

Correct Answer (b)

Notes: It is the first visit to india by a head of state of greece in 15 years

Correct Answer (b)

Notes: Ntpc Renewable Energy Ltd. (ntpc-rel) launched its first solar project in chhattargarh, rajasthan, adding 70 mw to the ntpc group’s capacity. with 17 projects underway, totaling over 6,000 mw, ntpc-rel aims to strengthen india’s renewable energy sector. the project will benefit 60,000 households and mitigate 3 lakh tons of co2 emissions annually.

Correct Answer .(a)

Notes: Bank of Baroda forecasts India’s GDP growth to be around 6.75-6.8% in FY25, as per their report. This projection indicates sustained economic momentum, aligning with other estimates by reputable financial institutions.

Correct Answer .(e)

Notes: Nokias 6g lab where the collaboration takes place with iisc is situated in bengaluru this strategic position allows close collaboration with leading academic institutions and access to a vibrant technological ecosystem which facilitates innovative research and development in 6g technologies

Correct Answer .(c)

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

Correct Answer (d)

Notes: The government appointed a s rajeev, former md and ceo of bank of maharashtra, as vigilance commissioner in the central vigilance commission (cvc). rajeev retired voluntarily, with the department of financial services accepting his request. bank of maharashtra confirmed the appointment through a regulatory filing.

Correct Answer .(a)

Notes: Sjvn limited, a mini ratna, category-i and schedule ‘a’ central public sector enterprise under the administrative control of ministry of power, government of india, has marked a significant milestone in its journey towards sustainable energy solutions. on february 23, 2024, sjvn announced the commencement of successful commercial operations of its 50 mw gujrai solar power station in kanpur dehat, uttar pradesh.

Correct Answer (b)

Notes: Morth secretary anurag jain stated that the target range for the construction of highways in india for fy24 is between 12000 and 13000 kilometers

Correct Answer (d)

Notes: The philippines has ratified the ilo convention 190 this significant step highlights the countrys commitment to addressing workplace violence and harassment comprehensively japan china south korea and indonesia have yet to ratify this convention

Correct Answer (e)

Notes: Mswipe Technologies is headquartered in Mumbai which is a prominent financial and commercial hub in india and a perfect location for a fintech company like mswipe

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 (d)

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

Correct Answer (c)

Notes: As of last update 38 countries worldwide have ratified the ILO Convention 190 this indicates a growing international consensus on the importance of addressing workplace violence and

Correct Answer .(d)

Notes: The IMF upgrades its estimate for India’s GDP growth by 40 basis points to 6.7% for the current fiscal year, indicating improved economic outlook compared to its previous forecast.