Current Affairs Quiz - February, 2024

1. “Bharat 5G Portal- an integrated portal”, recently seen in the news, is launched by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Communication
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Commerce & Industry
[D] Ministry Of Information & Broadcasting

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2. Agasthyagama edge, which was seen in the news, belongs to which one of the following species?
[A] Snake
[B] Kangaroo lizard
[C] Wolf spider
[D] Frog

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3. Recently, which department launched the ‘StartupShala’, a flagship accelerator program of startup India?
[A] Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[B] Department of Economic Affairs
[C] Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
[D] Department of Agricultural Research and Education

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4. What is ‘Volt Typhoon’, recently mentioned in the news?
[A] A new artificial intelligence tool
[B] A new environment initiative
[C] A cyber hacking group
[D] A cryptocurrency

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5. What was the theme of the 20th National Good Governance Webinar Series for 2023-2024?
[A] Advancing Agricultural Practices for Sustainable Growth
[B] Enhancing Educational Opportunities through Digital Initiatives
[C] Promoting Excellence in Sports and Wellness through Khelo India Scheme
[D] Strengthening Healthcare Infrastructure for Public Welfare

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6. What is ‘eROSITA’, recently mentioned in the news?
[A] Drone
[B] X-ray telescope
[C] Artificial Intelligence tool
[D] Submarine

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7. Sphaerotheca varshaabhu, recently seen in news, belongs to which one of the following species?
[A] Frog
[B] Fish
[C] Spider
[D] Snake

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8. Which Union Ministry implemented the ‘Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 scheme’, recently seen in the news?
[A] Ministry of Rural Development
[B] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[C] Ministry of Agriculture
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs

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9. Which one of the following city is venue of the India’s first beachside startup festival ‘Emerge 2024’?
[A] Udupi
[B] Mangaluru
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Shivamogga

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10. U-WIN Platform, recently seen in the news, is associated with which one of the following?
[A] Loan for Startups
[B] Digitization of India’s Universal Immunization Programme
[C] Promoting Excellence in Sports and Wellness
[D] Loan window for Women Entrepreneurs

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