Daily Current Affairs 12 February 2024

1.		How much has the EPFO raised the interest rate on PF deposits for the fiscal year 2023-24?

8.1%

8.15%

8.25%

8.5%

2.		Who was honored with the K.P.P. Nambiar Award in the field of space exploration and technology in India?

K.P.P. Nambiar

S. Somanath

Ramachandran

Kwena Maphaka

3.		Who won the presidential runoff in Finland's recent elections?

Pekka Haavisto

Alexander Fidero

Alexander Stubb

N T Stubb

4.		What is the theme for World Radio Day 2024?

Radio: A Century of Unity and Harmony

Radio: A Century of Progress and Innovation

Radio: A Century Informing, Entertaining, and Educating

Radio: A Century of Revolutionizing Communication

5.		Which city is NOT included in NITI Aayog's economic transformation plans?

Mumbai

Surat

Varanasi

Jaipur

6.		Where will the UPI and RuPay card services be launched outside India?

Nepal and Bangladesh

Sri Lanka and Mauritius

Bhutan and Maldives

Thailand and Indonesia

7.		Who was honored with the IEEE Kerala Section's prestigious K.P.P. Nambiar Award?

Kwena Maphaka

Ramachandran

S. Somanath

Sindhu Ganapathy

8.		What is the purpose of the SWATI Portal launched by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA)?

To promote traditional medicine systems

To bridge the gender gap in STEM fields

To facilitate international collaborations in science and technology

To provide scholarships for women pursuing careers in science and technology

9.		When is World Unani Day celebrated?

February 10

February 11

February 12

February 13

10.		Which company has rebranded as Pai Platforms and acquired Bitsila?

Google

Paytm E-commerce

Amazon

Flipkart