Daily Current Affairs 1 March 2024

1.		With whom did India Post Payments Bank sign an MoU to enhance financial inclusion in rural Rajasthan?

Tata Group

Hindustan Zinc Limited

Reliance Industries

Infosys

2.		Who has been awarded an honorary Knighthood by Britain’s King Charles III?

Ratan Tata

Sunil Bharti Mittal

Mukesh Ambani

Adi Godrej

3.		Which two organizations partnered to develop Renewable Energy Parks in Maharashtra?

NTPC Green Energy Limited and ONGC

NHPC Limited and Power Grid Corporation of India

NTPC Green Energy Limited and MAHAGENCO

SECI and PFC

4.		What is the purpose of the 'Tawi Festival' held in Jammu?

To promote international tourism

To highlight the region's cultural heritage and local artisans

To celebrate agricultural achievements

To showcase advancements in technology

5.		What was the purpose of the 'Poshan Utsav' organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development?

To celebrate India's cultural diversity

To promote good nutrition behavior

To raise awareness about environmental conservation

To honor women achievers in various fields

6.		When was Zero Discrimination Day first celebrated?

2010

2014

2005

2000

7.		What is the purpose of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) recently tested by DRDO?

To intercept high-speed unmanned aerial targets

To launch satellites into orbit

To defend against long-range missile attacks

To provide communication in remote areas

8.		What is the primary objective of the CM’s Universal Life Insurance Scheme unveiled by the Nagaland government?

To promote agricultural practices

To encourage small-scale industries

To mitigate the effects of losing a family’s primary earner

To improve infrastructure in rural areas

9.		Why did the DGCA penalize Air India with ₹30 lakh?

For flight delays

For overbooking flights

For an 80-year-old passenger’s demise due to lack of assistance

For safety violations

10.		What is the objective of India's National Coal Logistics Plan and Policy, 2023?

To reduce railway utilization in coal transportation

To increase coal consumption by 2030

To enhance railway utilization in coal transportation

To decrease efficiency in coal logistics