1.Lok Sabha Passes Finance Bill 2024:
The Lok Sabha completed the interim budget for fiscal year 2024-25 by passing the Finance Bill, 2024.
2. Uttarakhand Implements Uniform Civil Code:
Uttarakhand became the first state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), aiming to establish uniform laws for all citizens regardless of religion.
3. Telangana Establishes Help Desk for Overseas Youth:
Telangana's Chief Minister announced a dedicated help desk for Telangana citizens studying or working abroad, addressing their safety concerns.
4. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited Receives Tender:
Chief Minister Manohar Lal awarded a Rs 6900 crore tender to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, enhancing capacity and reducing coal consumption.
5. Appointments in Tata Group:
H Venkatachalam Iyer appointed as MD & CEO of Tata AIA Life, while Naveen Tahilyani appointed as MD & CEO of Tata Digital.
6. RBI Grants Payment Aggregator Licences:
RBI authorized fintech firms Juspay, Decentro, and Zoho to operate as payment aggregators.
7. RBI Maintains Repo Rate:
RBI's Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate steady at 6.5% for the sixth consecutive time.
8. Tata Group Achieves Historic Market Cap:
Tata Group surpassed ?30 lakh crore in market capitalization, led by strong performances from subsidiaries like TCS.
9. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day:
Observed on February 7th, dedicated to raising awareness about HIV/AIDS within African American communities.
10. Delhi Offers Free Bus Travel for Transgender Community:
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announced free bus travel for transgender individuals within the national capital.
1.Which state became the first in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)?
A. Uttarakhand
2. Who was appointed as the MD & CEO of Tata AIA Life?
A. H Venkatachalam Iyer
3. Which Chief Minister awarded a Rs 6900 crore tender to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited?
A. Manohar Lal
4. What is the goal of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India?
A. To establish uniform laws for all citizens, regardless of their religion.
5. What is the capacity increase expected from the ultra-supercritical unit awarded to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited?
A. 8%
6. Who was appointed as the MD & CEO of Tata Digital?
A. Naveen Tahilyani
7. Which country recently engaged in discussions with India to explore new avenues of defence cooperation?
A. Saudi Arabia
8. What is the theme for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2024?
A. "Engage, Educate, Empower: Uniting to End HIV/AIDS in Black Communities"
9. Which Indian city ranked as the second most congested city in the TomTom Traffic Index 2023?
A. Bengaluru
10. Who launched the free bus travel initiative for the transgender community in Delhi?
A. Arvind Kejriwal
11. What is the aim of the EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme launched by Dharmendra Pradhan?
A. To provide education opportunities for students from underprivileged backgrounds.
12. Who emerged triumphant in the 2024 Tata Steel Chess Tournament?
A. Wei Yi
13. Which Indian city emerged as the slowest in terms of traffic according to the TomTom Traffic Index 2023?
A. London
14. Who was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Kazakhstan?
A. Olzhas Bektenov
15. Which Indian conglomerate achieved a historic ?30 lakh crore market capitalization?
A. Tata Group
16. Which organization awarded the prestigious 'Golden Visa' to Anand Kumar, the founder of Super 30?
A. United Arab Emirates (UAE) government
17. What was the prize-winning photograph titled in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition?
A. 'Ice Bed'
18. What is the purpose of the RBI granting payment aggregator licenses to firms like Juspay, Zoho, and Decentro?
A. To operate as payment aggregators.
19. Which Indian city ranked 38th out of 139 countries in the World Bank's LPI Report 2023?
A. India
20. What was the decision of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) regarding the repo rate?
A. Maintaining the repo rate at 6.5%.
21. Who granted the 'Golden Visa' to Anand Kumar, the founder of Super 30?
A. United Arab Emirates (UAE) government
22. What does the Kilkari program provide?
A. Timely audio messages on reproductive maternal, neonatal, and child health.
23. Which former President of Chile passed away in a helicopter crash?
A. Sebastian Pinera
24. What was the capacity increase expected from the ultra-supercritical unit awarded to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited?
A. 8%
25. Which technology firm was granted final authorization by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a payment aggregator?
A. Zoho
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