Daily Current Affairs 17 and 18 February 2024

1.		What is the primary objective of the Quad bill recently passed by the US House of Representatives?

To enhance cooperation between the US, Australia, India, and Japan

To establish a new military alliance in the Asia-Pacific region

To impose economic sanctions on certain member countries

To promote isolationist policies among member nations

2.		How can customers enroll under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) schemes introduced by the State Bank of India (SBI)?

By visiting a branch or Customer Service Point of SBI

Through an online portal managed by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)

By submitting physical forms at designated government offices

Digitally, using the self-subscribing journey introduced by SBI

3.		Who was Bir Lachit Borphukan and what is the significance of the 125-foot statue unveiled in Assam?

He was a Mughal emperor known for his conquests; the statue symbolizes Assam's conquests.

He was a general known for his leadership against the Mughal invasion; the statue symbolizes Assamese valor.

He was a British officer known for his contributions to Assam; the statue symbolizes British rule.

He was a religious leader known for his teachings; the statue symbolizes spiritual enlightenment.

4.		What milestone has India achieved according to the "State of India’s Digital Economy Report, 2024" unveiled by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER)?

Second largest digital economy in the world

Fourth largest digital economy in the world

Third largest digital economy in the world

Fifth largest digital economy in the world

5.		Who inaugurated the Bagchi Sri Shankara Cancer Centre and Research Institute (BSCCRI) in Bhubaneswar?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare

The President of India

6.		What is the aim of the newly legalized same-sex marriage legislation in Greece?

To restrict marriage rights to opposite-sex couples only

To grant equal parental rights to all couples

To recognize same-sex marriages and ensure equal parental rights

To abolish the institution of marriage altogether

7.		Which bank recently swept seven awards at the 19th Banking Technology Conference, Expo & Citations in 2023?

HDFC Bank

Axis Bank

City Union Bank

ICICI Bank

8.		Which organization released the impact assessment report titled "Prabhaav" on the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) scheme?

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)

Indian Banks' Association (IBA)

9.		Who was elected as the new President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?

Nawaf Salam

Joan Donoghue

N T Dalam

Imtiaz Qureshi

10.		What significant collaboration is taking place between Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)?

Joint research project on renewable energy sources

Establishment of a solar power plant at the airport

Construction of a new terminal building

Creation of the world's first Green Hydrogen plant and fueling station