Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 24, 2024
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1. Which of the following countries participated in ‘Exercise Dosti’, recently seen in the news?
[A] India, Sri Lanka & Maldives
[B] Myanmar, Sri Lanka & Nepal
[C] India, Bangladesh & Myanmar
[D] Bhutan, Nepal & Myanmar
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Correct Answer: A [India, Sri Lanka & Maldives]
Notes:
Indian and Sri Lankan coast guard ships recently joined the Maldives for Exercise Dosti 16, a trilateral coast guard exercise held every two years since 1991. Sri Lanka joined in 2012, and the 16th edition involves the Coast Guards of India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, with observers from Bangladesh. The exercise focuses on mutual operational capability, interoperability, and cooperation in scenarios like sea accidents and pollution. India’s participation includes ICGS Samarth, ICGS Abhinav, and ICG Dornier.
2. Recently, which institute has launched the India’s largest drone pilot organization?
[A] IIT Bombay
[B] IIT Guwahati
[C] IIT Roorkee
[D] IIT Kanpur
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Correct Answer: B [IIT Guwahati ]
Notes:
The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G) has launched India’s largest drone pilot training facility. This program is aligned with PM’s Namo Drone Didi initiative. The program is also tailored for a variety of defense personnel. This initiative supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to position India as a prominent drone hub by 2030.
3. NaViGate Bharat portal, recently seen in the news, is launched by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Communications
[B] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
[C] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
[D] Ministry of Defence
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Information and Broadcasting]
Notes:
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting recently launched four portals, including NaViGate Bharat, a bilingual platform by the New Media Wing. NaViGate Bharat serves as a unified gateway hosting government-related videos, simplifying access to developmental measures and citizen welfare initiatives. The platform empowers users with an interactive interface for searching, streaming, sharing, and downloading content, streamlining information retrieval from various sources into a single, reliable platform for both media and the public.
4. Ancient Badami Chalukya temples were recently discovered in Mudimanikyam village along the banks of which river?
[A] Godavari River
[B] Kaveri River
[C] Krishna River
[D] Tapi River
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Correct Answer: C [Krishna River]
Notes:
Two Badami Chalukya temples, aged 1,300-1,500 years, and a 1,200-year-old label inscription were discovered in Mudimanikyam village, Telangana near the Krishna River. The Chalukyas ruled the Deccan from the 6th to 12th centuries, comprising the Badami Chalukyas and the sibling dynasties of the Western and Eastern Chalukyas. Pulakesi I founded the dynasty in 550, making Badami the capital. Pulakesi II expanded the empire, defeating Harsha and Vishnukundins, but later lost Vatapi to Pallava Narasimhavarman.
5. Kiru Hydel Project, recently seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Jammu & Kashmir
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Correct Answer: D [Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
The CBI conducted raids related to alleged corruption in awarding a contract for the Kiru Hydel Project in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, focusing on the former Governor. The Kiru Hydel Power Project is a run-of-the-river scheme over the Chenab River, developed by Chenab Valley Power Projects (CVPP), a joint venture between NHPC, JKSPDC, and PTC. The project aims to benefit several states and union territories in Northern India, with a 49%, 49%, and 2% shareholding, respectively.
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