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12th February Current Affairs 2024

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National and International Current Affairs of 12th February 2024

1. International Epilepsy Day 2024 Theme: "Milestones on My Epilepsy Journey"  International Epilepsy Day 2024 focused on celebrating individual achievements in the journey with epilepsy.

2. Darwin Day – Celebrating Charles Darwin's Contributions to Science   - Darwin Day annually honors Charles Darwin's life and his significant contributions to the field of science.

3. PM Inaugurates Rs 7300 Crores Worth of Projects in Jhabua, MP   - Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth Rs 7300 crores in Jhabua, MP, emphasizing tribal upliftment and focusing on sectors like water supply and education.

4. PM Modi Unveils Fourth Terminal at Cherlapally   - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the fourth terminal at Cherlapally, Telangana, featuring modern facilities similar to an airport, including segregated arrivals and departures.

5. Parliament Passes Historic JK ST Quota Bill and Reservation Bills   - The Rajya Sabha passed three bills addressing reservation issues in Jammu and Kashmir for marginalized communities, emphasizing OBC reservations in local bodies.

6. Australia Wins ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024   - Australia emerged victorious in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024, defeating India in the final match.

7. Qatar Court Frees Indian Navy Personnel Sentenced to Death   - The Qatar court released all eight former Indian Navy personnel who were sentenced to death.

8. Switzerland Tourism Honors Neeraj Chopra at Jungfrau   - Neeraj Chopra was honored by Switzerland Tourism with a plaque at the Ice Palace on the Jungfrau.

9. PM Modi Inaugurates Projects in Jhabua, MP   - Prime Minister Modi dedicated Rs 7300 crores worth of development projects in Jhabua, MP, with a focus on tribal welfare and essential sectors.

10. PM Modi to Inaugurate Fourth Terminal at Cherlapally    - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the upcoming fourth terminal at Cherlapally, Telangana, with modern amenities resembling an airport.

11. Parliament Passes Historic JK ST Quota Bill    - The Rajya Sabha passed the historic JK ST Quota Bill and two other reservation bills, addressing reservation issues in Jammu and Kashmir.

12. Australia Wins ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024    - Australia, the defending champion, secured victory in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024 by defeating India in the final.

13. Qatar Court Releases Indian Navy Personnel Sentenced to Death    - The Qatar court released all eight former Indian Navy personnel who had previously been sentenced to death.

14. Switzerland Tourism Honors Neeraj Chopra at Jungfrau    - Switzerland Tourism honored Neeraj Chopra with a plaque at the Ice Palace on the Jungfrau.

15. PM Modi Inaugurates Projects Worth Rs 7300 Crores in Jhabua, MP    - Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth Rs 7300 crores in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, focusing on tribal welfare and various sectors.

16. PM Modi to Inaugurate Fourth Terminal at Cherlapally    - Prime Minister Modi is set to inaugurate the fourth terminal at Cherlapally, Telangana, featuring modern facilities resembling an airport.

17. Parliament Passes Historic JK ST Quota Bill and Reservation Bills    - The Rajya Sabha passed three bills related to Jammu and Kashmir, addressing reservation issues for marginalized communities.

18. Former PM Alexander Stubb Wins Finland Presidential Election    - Former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb secured victory in Finland’s presidential runoff, overseeing the country's foreign and security policies.

19. Sangeet Natak Akademi Establishes Cultural Center in Hyderabad    - The Ministry of Culture inaugurated the Regional Centre of Sangeet Natak Akademi in Hyderabad, known as the Dakshin Bharat Sanskritik Kendra.

20. Inauguration of Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System in Andaman and Nicobar    - Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar inaugurated a state-of-the-art Precision Approach Radar at INS Utkrosh in Andaman and Nicobar Command, enhancing maritime security.

21. EPFO Raises Interest Rate on PF Deposits to 8.25%, a Three-Year High    - Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) raised the interest rate on EPF deposits to 8.25% for FY 2023-24, marking a three-year high.

22. Launch of UPI and RuPay Card in Sri Lanka and Mauritius    - India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and RuPay card services were launched in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, facilitating seamless digital transactions for Indian and Mauritian nationals.

23. Paytm E-Commerce Rebrands as Pai Platforms, Acquires Bitsila    - Paytm E-commerce officially rebranded as Pai Platforms and acquired Bitsila, a prominent seller platform operating within the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).

24. International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism 2024    - The International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism focused on fostering community resilience to prevent terrorism.

25. 200th Birth Anniversary of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati    - Prime Minister Modi commemorated the 200th birth anniversary of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati, recognizing his contributions to religious reform and education.


25 Objective Current Affairs of 12th February 2024

1. What was the theme for International Epilepsy Day 2024?   

Answer:  "Milestones on My Epilepsy Journey".

2. Who is celebrated on Darwin Day, and what is its significance?

Answer: Darwin Day celebrates Charles Darwin's life and his contributions to science.

3. How much was the worth of the projects inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh? 

Answer: The projects were worth approximately Rs 7300 crores.

4. Which country won the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024, and who did they defeat in the final? 

Answer: Australia won the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024 by defeating India in the final.

5. When was the Ellora Caves complex designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site?

Answer: The Ellora Caves complex was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983.

6. How many former Indian Navy personnel were released by the Qatar court, and what was their initial sentence? 

Answer: All eight former Indian Navy personnel who had been sentenced to death were released by the Qatar court.

7. What was the interest rate set by EPFO for PF deposits for the fiscal year 2023-24? 

Answer: The interest rate on EPF deposits was set to 8.25% for FY 2023-24.

8. Who won the Finland Presidential Election, and against whom did they compete? 

Answer: Former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb won the Finland Presidential Election against ex-Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto.

9. What is the new name of Paytm E-commerce, and what acquisition did it make recently? 

Answer:  Paytm E-commerce has been renamed Pai Platforms and it acquired Bitsila, a prominent seller platform operating within the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).

10. Which important day was observed on February 13th, 2024, and what was its theme? 

Answer: World Radio Day was observed on February 13th, 2024, with the theme "Radio: A Century Informing, Entertaining and Educating".

11. Who was appointed as the first transwoman Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) of Southern Railway? 

Answer: Sindhu Ganapathy was appointed as the first transwoman Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) of Southern Railway.

12. Which Bollywood actress was appointed as the brand ambassador for Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2024? 

Answer:  Katrina Kaif was appointed as the brand ambassador for Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2024.

13. Which country won the U19 World Cup 2024, and who was named the Player of the Tournament? 

Answer:  Australia won the U19 World Cup 2024, and Kwena Maphaka was named the Player of the Tournament.

14. Who passed away on February 10, 2024, and what was his contribution to the art world? 

Answer:  Veteran Artist A Ramachandran passed away on February 10, 2024. He was known for his distinctive voice in the art world, reflecting socio-political turmoil through his works.