Daily Current Affairs 19 February 2024

1.		In which rank did India stand in the Henley Passport Index 2024?

75th

80th

85th

90th

2.		What is the significance of the Sominsai Festival in Japanese culture?

Celebrating the rice harvest

Honoring ancestral spirits

Marking the New Year festivities

Commemorating historical battles

3.		What was the theme of the Aadi Mahotsav - National Tribal Festival held in New Delhi?

Tribal Entrepreneurship and Commerce

Rural Development and Sustainability

Urban Integration and Modernization

Technological Advancements and Innovation

4.		Which religious practice did Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj undertake before his recent demise?

Vipassana Meditation

Sallekhana

Yoga and Pranayama

Chanting Mantras

5.		Who was named the captain of IPL's Greatest All-Time Team?

Virat Kohli

Rohit Sharma

MS Dhoni

Sachin Tendulkar

6.		What was the percentage increase in India's outward FDI commitments in January 2024 compared to January 2023?

15.7%

20.7%

25.7%

30.7%

7.		Which three crops are included in the Centre's proposal for a five-year MSP plan for farmers amidst protests?

Wheat, Rice, and Sugarcane

Pulses, Maize, and Cotton

Barley, Sorghum, and Millet

Soybeans, Sunflower, and Rapeseed

8.		What is the purpose of India's first spy satellite developed by Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL)?

To study climate change patterns

To monitor wildlife migration

To provide real-time information for defense purposes

To explore distant galaxies

9.		Which two distinguished individuals were awarded the Jnanpith Award for the year 2023?

A.R. Rahman and Amitav Ghosh

Gulzar and Jagadguru Rambhadracharya

Shashi Tharoor and Arundhati Roy

Ruskin Bond and Vikram Seth

10.		Where was U Tirot Sing Syiem's life-size bust unveiled recently?

New Delhi, India

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Kathmandu, Nepal

Colombo, Sri Lanka