Daily Current Affairs 19 February 2024

1.		Which organization introduced the Young Scientist Programme "YUVIKA" to foster interest in space science among children and youth?

NASA

ISRO

ESA

JAXA

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

New Delhi, India

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Kathmandu, Nepal

Colombo, Sri Lanka

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

75th

80th

85th

90th

4.		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

5.		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

6.		Which team won the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024?

Thailand Men's Team

India Women's Team

China Women's Team

Japan Men's Team

7.		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

8.		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

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

Vipassana Meditation

Sallekhana

Yoga and Pranayama

Chanting Mantras

10.		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%