1. How many astronauts have been nominated for the Gaganyaan mission?
(A) 04
(B) 05
(C) 06
(D) 07
(E) 08
Solution: Option A.)
Ans (A)
The names of 4 astronauts have been announced for India’s ambitious space mission Gaganyaan Mission.
This includes Group Captain Prashant Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Pratap, and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla.
The Prime Minister also presented astronaut wings to the astronauts.
The Gaganyaan Mission is India’s first human space flight program for which extensive preparations are underway at various ISRO centers.
ISRO successfully completed the acceptance tests of the flight engine identified for the first unmanned Gaganyaan (G1) mission, tentatively scheduled for Q2 of 2024.
This engine will power the upper stage of the human-rated LVM3 vehicle and has a thrust capability of 19 to 22 tonnes with a specific impulse of 442.5 seconds.
2. In which country is the Mobile World Congress 2024 being organized?
(A) Italy
(B) France
(C) Spain
(D) India
(E) Japan
Solution: Option C.)
Ans (C)
Mobile World Congress 2024 is being organized in Barcelona, Spain from 26 to 29 February.
Mobile World Congress 2024 is being hosted by GSMA.
The GSMA is a global association representing the interests of mobile network operators around the world.
MWC Barcelona (formerly but still commonly referred to as Mobile World Congress) is an annual trade show dedicated to the mobile communications industry.
The name of the event has evolved over the years.
3. Which player made the record of the fastest century in T20 International cricket history?
(A) Kushal Malla
(B) Jan Nicole Lofty-Eaton
(C) David Miller
(D) Rohit Sharma
(E) Michael van Lingen
Solution: Option B.)
Ans (B)
Namibian cricketer John Nicol Loftie-Eaton has created cricket history by scoring the fastest century in T20 International cricket history in just 33 balls, breaking the previous record held by Nepal’s Kushal Malla. Eaton achieved this feat in a T20 match played against Nepal.
4. Fast bowler Neil Wagner retired from international cricket, he is a player of which country?
(A) England
(B) South Africa
(C) Ireland
(D) New Zealand
(E) Australia
Solution: Option D.)
Ans (D)
New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner has announced his retirement from international cricket.
Wagner made his debut in the year 2012.
Wagner played 64 test matches in his career and took 260 wickets.
He retired as the fifth-highest wicket-taker of all time for New Zealand in Tests.
5. In which Indian state has the world’s first Vedic clock been installed?
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Arunachal Pradesh
(E) Andhra Pradesh
Solution: Option B.)
Ans (B)
The world’s first Vedic clock has been installed in the Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh, which will be unveiled on March 1.
This watch will display time as per the Indian traditional calendar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate this clock installed on the 85-foot-high tower at Jantar Mantar in the city on March 1.
6. Where will a new regional office of the Central Board of Film Certification be established?
(A) Chandigarh
(B) Shimla
(C) Srinagar
(D) Jaipur
(E) Lucknow
Solution: Option A.)
Ans (A)
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur announced that a regional office of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) will be opened in Chandigarh.
He made this announcement on the occasion of the closing ceremony of ‘Chitra Bharati Film Festival’ in Chandigarh.
CBFC is a statutory film-certification body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.
7. When is World NGO Day celebrated every year?
(A) 25 February
(B) 26 February
(C) 27 February
(D) 28 February
(E) 29 February
Solution: Option C.)
Ans (C)
Every year on 27 February, we celebrate World NGO Day to give importance to the important work done by non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Celebrating World NGO Day was first initiated by the Baltic Sea NGO Forum in 2010.
In 2014, after receiving widespread support from organizations like the United Nations and the European Union, it started being organized at the global level.
8. What is the position of India in the Global Intellectual Property Index 2024?
(A) 42nd
(B) 44th
(C) 47th
(D) 49th
(E) 50th
Solution: Option A.)
Ans (A)
The US Chamber of Commerce recently unveiled the 12th edition of its International Intellectual Property (IP) Index, offering a comprehensive evaluation of the IP landscape across the globe.
This year’s index ranked 55 economies, assessing their IP frameworks’ effectiveness in fostering innovation and creative industries.
The United States retained its position at the pinnacle, followed closely by the United Kingdom and France, highlighting the critical role of robust IP systems in economic development.
India secured the 42nd position out of the 55 countries evaluated, with an overall score of 38.64 percent.
Top 10 Economies for IP Rights –
United States (95.48%)
United Kingdom (94.12%)
France (93.12%)
Germany (92.46%)
Sweden (92.12%)
Japan (91.26%)
Netherlands (91.24%)
Ireland (89.38%)
Spain (86.44%)
Switzerland (85.98%)
9. Which company has launched the “Vantara” (Star of the Forest) initiative for Animal Welfare?
(A) Adani Group
(B) Tata Group
(C) Reliance Group
(D) Vedanta Group
(E) JSW Group
Solution: Option C.)
Ans (C)
Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation have launched a bold initiative, Vantara (Star of the Forest), dedicated to the rescue, treatment, care, and rehabilitation of animals in need.
This ambitious program, spearheaded by Anant Ambani, aims to create a national and international impact on animal welfare.
Vantara’s core lies in a sprawling 3,000-acre sanctuary within the Green Belt of Reliance’s Jamnagar Refinery Complex in Gujarat.
This space has been meticulously transformed into a jungle-like environment, providing rescued animals with a natural and enriching habitat to heal and thrive.
10. The World Gold Council has appointed whom as its chief executive officer?
(A) Sachin Jain
(B) David Tait
(C) Terry Heymann
(D) Haydn Main
(E) John Reade
Solution: Option A.)
Ans (A)
The World Gold Council (WGC), representing global gold miners, has named Sachin Jain as its new CEO for India, effective from March.
Jain’s extensive experience, particularly in the jewelry market and strategic leadership, positions him well for this crucial role.
Jain joins WGC India from De Beers, where he served in various senior capacities over the past 13 years.