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Daily & Latest Current Affairs in 2024

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1 .
The open-air classroom program "Paray Shikshalaya" has been launched by which state for classes 1 to 7?
A)
Assam
B)
West Bengal
C)
Chhattisgarh
D)
Uttarakhand

Correct Answer :   West Bengal

The West Bengal government has started an open-air classroom program, called Paray Shikshalaya (Neighborhood School), for students studying in primary and pre-primary classes.

Published On : February 8, 2022
2 .
Which nation's Prime Minister is likely to visit Russia on first trip in 23 years?
A)
China
B)
Bangladesh
C)
Pakistan
D)
North Korea

Correct Answer :   Pakistan

Pakistan's Prime Minister "Imran Khan" is likely to visit Russia later this month in the first such trip by a Pakistani prime minister in 23 years.

Published On : February 7, 2022
3 .
Which state has launched 'Obavva Art of Self Defence Training' programme for 50,000 girl students?
A)
Delhi
B)
Punjab
C)
Karnataka
D)
Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Karnataka

Karnataka government has launched a self-defense training programme 'Obavva Art of Self Defence Training' for 50,000 girl students in schools and colleges.

Published On : February 7, 2022
4 .
Which country will reopen its borders to foreign tourists on February 21 after almost 2 years?
A)
Japan
B)
China
C)
New Zealand
D)
Australia

Correct Answer :   Australia

Australia will be reopening its borders for fully vaccinated international tourists from February 21, 2022 after almost two years, ending one of the world's strictest and longest travel restrictions imposed due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published On : February 7, 2022
5 .
India has become the first country to administer a DNA vaccine against COVID-19. Which company has produced this plasmid DNA vaccine?
A)
Zydus Cadila
B)
Bharat Biotech
C)
Ranbaxy Laboratories
D)
Serum Institute of India

Correct Answer :   Zydus Cadila

India has become the first country in the world to administer a DNA vaccine against COVID-19. The ZyCoV-D which is the World’s first plasmid DNA vaccine has been produced by Ahmedabad-based vaccine manufacturer Zydus Cadila and it was administered for the first time in Patna On February 05, 2022.

Published On : February 7, 2022
6 .
Who has been appointed as the new full-time Director of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in 2022?
A)
Anita Karwal
B)
Dinesh Prasad Saklani
C)
Hrushikesh Senapaty
D)
Sridhar Srivastava

Correct Answer :   Dinesh Prasad Saklani

Professor Dinesh Prasad Saklani has been appointed as the new Director of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). He has replaced Hrushikesh Senapaty, who finished his term a year ago. The new director has been appointed for a period of five years with effect from the date of assumption of charge of the post, or till he attains the age of 65 years, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
 
Professor Dinesh Prasad Saklani : Professor Saklani has been awarded with Distinguished Academy Award by Punjab Kala and Sahitya Academy, Jalandhar for Historical writing in 2005. The new director is a member of the Academic Council of Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani. Professor Saklani is also a life member in the Indian History Congress; Uttarakhand History and Culture Association and of Book Club IIAS Shimla.

Published On : February 7, 2022
7 .
The health ministry has launched which edition of the Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) in February 2022?
A)
4.0
B)
5.0
C)
6.0
D)
7.0

Correct Answer :   4.0

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare "Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya", launched the Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 4.0 on February 07, 2022, virtually.The IMI 4.0 will be conducted in 416 districts across 33 states/UTs.

Published On : February 7, 2022
8 .
Which bank has been felicitated with the digital transformation award "DX 2021 Awards" by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)?
A)
ICICI Bank
B)
HDFC Bank
C)
Karnataka Bank
D)
Punjab National Bank

Correct Answer :   Karnataka Bank

Karnataka Bank has won the digital transformation award, ‘DX 2021 Awards’ by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for Best Practice in Digital Transformation.

Published On : February 7, 2022
9 .
Christos Sartzetakis, who passed away recently was the former President of which country?
A)
Italy
B)
Norway
C)
Sweden
D)
Greece

Correct Answer :   Greece

Christos Sartzetakis, the former President of Greece, has passed away. He was 93.

Published On : February 7, 2022
10 .
For the first time, a female Vice-Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has been appointed by the Government of India. Name the new VC of JNU.
A)
Sangita Srivastava
B)
Mamta Brahma Bhatt
C)
Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit
D)
Basanti Dulal Nagchaudhuri

Correct Answer :   Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has appointed Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit as the new Vice-Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on February 7, 2022. 

Published On : February 7, 2022