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21st February Current Affairs 2024

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National and International Current Affairs of 21st February 2024

1. PM Modi Launches  43,875 Cr Educational And Infra Projects:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated various educational and infrastructure projects totaling ?43,875 crore, including IIMs, IITs, KVs, NVs, and an AIIMS in Jammu.

2. Malta Joins International Solar Alliance:

Malta joined the International Solar Alliance, highlighting its commitment to sustainable energy.

3. US Veto on UNSC Ceasefire Resolution for Gaza :

The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

4.  EU Launches Naval Mission in Red Sea:

The European Union launched a naval mission named Mission Aspides to protect Red Sea shipping from Yemen's Houthi rebels.

5. Brightest Quasar Identified by Astronomers :

Astronomers identified J0529-4351 as the brightest and fastest-growing quasar ever found.

6. Multinational Military Exercise in Nepal:

 The multinational military exercise "Shanti Prayas IV" is underway in Nepal.

7. India’s First Skill India Center Inaugurated:

India's first Skill India Center was inaugurated in Sambalpur, Odisha.

8. India Wins Medals in Asian Indoor Athletics Championship:

 India secured four medals in the Asian Indoor Athletics Championship.


25 Objective Current Affairs of 21st February 2024

1. Which Indian Prime Minister launched educational and infrastructure projects worth ?43,875 crore?   

Answer: Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2.  How many countries are part of the International Solar Alliance after Malta's inclusion?   

Answer: 119.

3. Which country vetoed the UNSC resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza? 

 Answer: The United States.

4. What is the name of the naval mission launched by the European Union in the Red Sea? 

 Answer: Mission Aspides.

5.  What was identified as the brightest and fastest-growing quasar ever found by astronomers? 

Answer: J0529-4351.

6.  In which country is the multinational military exercise "Shanti Prayas IV" being organized?   

Answer: Nepal.

7.  Where was India's first Skill India Center inaugurated? 

 Answer: Sambalpur, Odisha.

8.  How many medals did India win in the Asian Indoor Athletics Championship? 

 Answer: Four.

9.  What percentage of reservation was extended to the Maratha community by the Maharashtra government? 

 Answer: 10 percent.

10. Which Indian state achieved full Har Ghar Jal saturation first in the northeast?   

 Answer: Arunachal Pradesh.

11.  Where was North India's first Pizza ATM unveiled?   

 Answer: Chandigarh.

12.  How many countries are participating in the multinational military exercise "Shanti Prayas IV"?   

Answer: Representatives from 19 countries.

13. Which city is hosting the 12th edition of the Milan naval exercise?   

 Answer: Visakhapatnam.

14.  What is the total worth of the Sukhoi Fighter Jet Fleet upgrade project?   

Answer: Rs 60,000 crore.

15.  Which bank leads profitability rankings from April to December?

Answer: HDFC Bank.

16.  Which startup partnered with five Indian banks for a virtual ATM service?   

 Answer: Paymart.

17.  How much private investment is the Indian government inviting into its nuclear energy sector?   

Answer: $26 billion.

18.  Who won the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024 award? 

  Answer: Alex Dawson.

19. Which Indian politician was honored with France’s highest civilian award?   

Answer:  Shashi Tharoor.

20.  How much loan did Japan pledge for diverse projects in India?   

 Answer: Approximately Rs 12,800 crore.

21. What is the objective of the Blended Finance facility launched by Goa and the World Bank?   

 Answer: To facilitate access to concessional finance for low-carbon and climate-resilient investments.

22.  Who retired from professional cricket recently?   

Answer: Faiz Fazal.

23.  Who became the youngest chess player to defeat a grandmaster?   

Answer:** Ashwath Kaushik.

24.  What is the name of the AI service set to be launched by Reliance Industries? 

  Answer: Hanooman.

25. Which legendary radio presenter passed away recently?   

Answer: Ameen Sayani.