31. Where was the first-ever Digital India Future Skills Summit held?
[A] Jaipur
[B] Indore
[C] Guwahati
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: C [Guwahati]
Notes:
The first-ever Digital India FutureSkills Summit was held in Guwahati, Assam on February 15, 2024. The summit was organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) through the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT). The summit is a platform for discussions, insights, and collaborations to promote digital literacy in line with the needs of the new-age industry. The summit will feature more than 20 strategic collaborations, 1,000 attendees, and 30 exhibitions.
32. Recently, Indian hammer thrower Rachna Kumari has been banned for how many years for doping?
[A] 12
[B] 13
[C] 14
[D] 15
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Correct Answer: A [12]
Notes:
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) and National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) have issued substantial suspensions to two athletes. Rachna Kumari, a hammer thrower, received a 12-year suspension for her second anti-doping violation, underscoring the gravity of doping offenses. Quarter-miler Nirmala Sheoran, with a history of violations, faces an eight-year suspension from NADA for her second offense, emphasizing the strict consequences for those breaching anti-doping rules in athletics.
33. Recently, Armed Forces Medical Services signed an MoU with which institute for biomedical research?
[A] IIT Roorkee
[B] IIT Delhi
[C] IIT Bombay
[D] IIT Kanpur
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Correct Answer: A [IIT Roorkee ]
Notes:
The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote collaborative biomedical research. The goal of the MoU is to improve the combat medical support and patient care for serving personnel. The Director General (Org & Pers) Lt Gen SK Singh and the Director IIT Roorkee Prof Kamal Kishore Pant signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations.
34. Which day is celebrated as Global Tourism Resilience Day?
[A] 17 February
[B] 18 February
[C] 19 February
[D] 20 February
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Correct Answer: A [17 February]
Notes:
Global Tourism Resilience Day (GTRD) is celebrated on February 17th every year. The day was designated by the United Nations in 2023 to highlight the need for tourism development to be more resilient to shocks and emergencies. The initiative focuses on bolstering the tourism sector against various challenges, supporting sustainable development, and promoting economic stability, particularly in developing nations.
35. Where was the 12th edition of MILAN naval exercise held?
[A] Kutch
[B] Kochi
[C] Jaisalmer
[D] Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: D [Visakhapatnam ]
Notes:
The 12th edition of the MILAN naval exercise took place in Visakhapatnam from February 19–27, 2024. The exercise, which has the theme “Forging Naval Alliances for a Secure Maritime Future,” aims to strengthen collaboration between participating navies.
36. Where was the 60th Munich Security Conference held?
[A] Germany
[B] Russia
[C] China
[D] France
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Correct Answer: A [Germany]
Notes:
External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar is attending the 60th Munich Security Conference in Germany, engaging in discussions with global leaders to address bilateral cooperation and global concerns. The three-day conference serves as a platform for high-level debates on pressing security challenges, fostering international dialogue and cooperation.
37. What are Iris and Massalia, recently mentioned in the news?
[A] Asteroids
[B] Black holes
[C] Glacial lakes
[D] Patrol vessels
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Correct Answer: A [Asteroids]
Notes:
Iris and Massalia are asteroids that have similar orbits and are potentially the first asteroids in our solar system to have confirmed water. Iris is 124 miles in diameter, making it larger than 99% of asteroids in our solar system. It orbits between Mars and Jupiter and is the fourth brightest object in the asteroid belt. Massalia is 84 miles in diameter and is similar in size to Iris. Scientists using SOFIA’s infrared telescope discovered molecular water on the asteroids. The water could be stored in multiple ways, such as trapped in silicate glass beads or stuck to the silicates’ surface.
38. Archaeologists recently discovered a Harappan-era fortified settlement named Morodharo in which state?
[A] Haryana
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Gujarat
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Gujarat]
Notes:
Archaeologists recently uncovered Morodharo, a Harappan-era fortified settlement in Kutch District, Gujarat. Dating from 2,600 to 1,300 BCE, the settlement spans the mature to late Harappan period. The fortification, measuring 102m east to west and 58m north to south, boasts a 3.3m thick wall. Features include a 10x10m platform, a well, burial cairns, and Harappan pottery with perforated jar sherds. Resembling finds from Dholavira, the discovery sheds light on this ancient civilization.
39. Where was the ‘Neem Summit & Global Neem Trade Fair’ held?
[A] Bhopal
[B] Chennai
[C] Jaipur
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: D [New Delhi]
Notes:
The Neem Summit & Global Neem Trade Fair, hosted in New Delhi on 19-20 February 2024, is a collaborative initiative led by ICAR-Central Agroforestry Research Institute, Jhansi. With diverse stakeholders, the event highlights neem’s versatile applications in agriculture, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. Embracing the theme “Neem for Sustainable Agriculture, Health, and Environment,” the summit aims to spotlight neem’s multifaceted benefits and promote its role in fostering sustainability across various sectors.
40. ‘Himalayan Basket’, recently mentioned in the news, is an initiative of which state?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Tripura
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: B [Uttarakhand ]
Notes:
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami introduced ‘Himalayan Basket’ at his residence, a venture initiated in 2018 by Sumit and Sneha Thapliyal. This initiative involves purchasing agricultural products such as milk, turmeric, and mint, processing them into various products, and supplying them internationally.
