1.International Collaborations:
India signed an MoU with Cuba for digital public infrastructure collaboration.Joint funding of science research projects with France.Collaboration with Mauritius on a small satellite project.MoU with Guyana for the Hydrocarbon Sector.
2. National Achievements:
Arunachal Pradesh achieved 100% coverage under Har Ghar Jal.Authorized capital of Food Corporation of India increased from Rs 10,000 Crore to Rs 21,000 Crore.
PM Modi launched projects worth Rs 10 lakh crore in Uttar Pradesh.Jnanpith Award for 2023 to be given to Gulzar and Rambhadracharya.Indian women won Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024.
3. Environment and Wildlife:
Tiger spotted in Buxa Tiger Reserve after 40 years. Foundation stone laid for Shri Kalki Dham Temple in Sambhal, UP.
4. National Events:
Aadi Mahotsav – National Tribal Festival concluded in New Delhi.
5. Agricultural and Economic Updates:
5-year MSP plan proposed for pulses, maize, and cotton. Outward FDI from India in January 2024 increased by 25.7% to $2.1 billion.
6. Defense and Missile Technology:
SAMAR Air Defense Missile system debuted in Vayushakti Exercise.
7. Important Days Celebrated:
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti celebrated on February 19th.World Whale Day observed on February 18th.World Pangolin Day observed on February 17th.
8. State Initiatives:
Odisha government introduced 'Swayam' scheme for youth empowerment.
9. Automobile and EV Trends:
Uttar Pradesh leads in vehicle sales Oct-Dec 2023. Karnataka leads in EV infrastructure development.
10. Global Passport Index:
France tops Henley Passport Index 2024; India at 85th place.
11. Summits and Conferences:
External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar attends 60th Munich Security Conference in Germany.
12. Corporate Appointments:
Pradeep Kumar Sinha appointed as Non-Executive Part-Time Chairman of ICICI Bank.
13. Literary Awards:
Gulzar and Jagadguru Rambhadracharya awarded Jnanpith Award 2023.
14. Fisheries and Digital Commerce:
MoU signed between Department of Fisheries (GoI) and ONDC for improved fisherman market access.
15. Sports Achievements:
Indian women win Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024.
16. Book Releases:
Book titled "Dabbling in Diplomacy" by Prof. S.D. Muni unveiled.
17. Space Exploration and Technology:
ISRO's Young Scientist Programme 2024 introduced. NASA and JAXA set to launch the world’s first wooden satellite. India’s first indigenous spy satellite by TASL set for SpaceX launch.
18. Obituaries:
Renowned Jain Monk Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj passed away at 77.
1. What was the focus of the MoU signed between India and Cuba?
Answer: Collaboration on digital public infrastructure.
2. Which countries agreed to jointly fund science research projects with India?
Answer: France.
3. What was the value of the small satellite project collaboration between India and Mauritius?
Answer: Rs 20 crore.
4. What sector was covered in the MoU signed between India and Guyana?
Answer: Hydrocarbon Sector.
5. Which Indian state achieved 100% coverage under the Har Ghar Jal scheme?
Answer: Arunachal Pradesh.
6. How much did the Indian government increase the authorized capital of the Food Corporation of India?
Answer: From Rs 10,000 Crore to Rs 21,000 Crore.
7. How much was the worth of projects launched by PM Narendra Modi in Uttar Pradesh?
Answer: Rs 10 lakh crore.
8. Who were the recipients of the Jnanpith Award for 2023?
Answer: Gulzar and Rambhadracharya.
9. Who led the Indian women's team to victory in the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024?
Answer: PV Sindhu and Anmol Kharb.
10. What was the purpose of the MoU between the Department of Fisheries (GoI) and ONDC?
Answer: To access broader markets.
11. What significant event occurred at the Buxa Tiger Reserve after 40 years?
Answer: A resident tiger was spotted.
12. Which pilgrimage site's foundation stone did the Prime Minister lay in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh?
Answer: Shri Kalki Dham Temple.
13. Where was the annual Aadi Mahotsav – National Tribal Festival held?
Answer: Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.
14. What proposal did the Centre make for farmers amidst protests?
Answer: A 5-year MSP plan for pulses, maize, and cotton.
15. Which ancient Japanese festival recently concluded its final celebration?
Answer: Sominsai festival.
16. Whose bust was unveiled by the Meghalaya government in Dhaka, Bangladesh?
Answer: U Tirot Sing Syiem.
17. What was significant about the debut of the SAMAR air defense missile during the Vayushakti Exercise?
Answer: It was developed entirely by units of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Maintenance Command.
18. How much did India's outward foreign direct investment (FDI) rise in January 2024?
Answer: By 25.7% to $2.1 billion.
19. What important event is commemorated on February 19th as per the Gregorian calendar?
Answer: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti.
20. What is the aim of the Odisha government's 'Swayam' scheme?
Answer: To provide interest-free loans to young entrepreneurs.
21. Which Indian state leads in vehicle sales according to the SIAM report for October-December 2023?
Answer: Uttar Pradesh.
22. What innovative initiative is set to be launched by NASA and JAXA?
Answer: The world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat probe.
23. Which organization developed India's first indigenous spy satellite set for SpaceX launch?
Answer: Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL).
24. What significant event occurred on Sunday, February 18th, according to the Obituaries News?
Answer: Renowned Jain monk Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj passed away.
25. In which Indian state was Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj born?
Answer: Karnataka.
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