Daily Current Affairs 19 February 2024

1.		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

2.		What was the debut location of the SAMAR Air Defense Missile system during the Vayushakti Exercise?

Mumbai, India

Jaisalmer, India

Chennai, India

Kolkata, India

3.		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

4.		Which state leads in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure development in India?

Maharashtra

Karnataka

Tamil Nadu

Kerala

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

75th

80th

85th

90th

6.		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

7.		What is the objective of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Department of Fisheries and ONDC?

To promote digital literacy among fishermen

To improve fisherman market access through digital platforms

To establish a new fishing technology research center

To provide subsidies for fishing equipment

8.		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%

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.		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