Daily Current Affairs 12 February 2024

1.		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

2.		Which organization partnered with FIFA to distribute footballs across schools in India?

Ministry of Sports

Ministry of Education

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

Ministry of External Affairs

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.		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

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

Mumbai

Surat

Varanasi

Jaipur

7.		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%

8.		What is the name of the cultural center established by Sangeet Natak Akademi in Hyderabad?

Northern Bharat Sanskritik Kendra

Eastern Bharat Sanskritik Kendra

Dakshin Bharat Sanskritik Kendra

Western Bharat Sanskritik Kendra

9.		Who won the U19 World Cup 2024 Final, defeating India by 79 runs?

India

Pakistan

Australia

South Africa

10.		What is the significance of February 12th in the international calendar?

World Radio Day

International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism

International Day of Democracy

World Health Day