Daily Current Affairs 2 and 3 March 2024

1.		What innovative approach has been taken by Indian scientists at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST)?

Developing new pharmaceutical drugs

Creating eco-friendly fuel alternatives

Repurposing agricultural waste for wound dressing material

Designing advanced AI algorithms for healthcare

2.		What is the theme of World Wildlife Day 2024?

Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation

Protecting Forests and Wildlife: A Global Responsibility

Biodiversity and Sustainable Development

Conserving Endangered Species: A Call to Action

3.		Who has been appointed as the head of Parliament security?

S. Ravindran

Anurag Agarwal

Naveen Patnaik

Aziz Qureshi

4.		Who released the book titled ‘FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023’?

S. Ravindran

Anurag Agarwal

Naveen Patnaik

Aziz Qureshi

5.		What was India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection in February 2024, and how does it compare to the previous year?

Rs 1.68 lakh crore, a decrease of 12.5%

Rs 1.68 lakh crore, an increase of 12.5%

Rs 1.68 lakh crore, no change from the previous year

Rs 1.68 lakh crore, an increase of 5%

6.		What is the theme of World Wildlife Day 2024?

Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation

Protecting Forests and Wildlife: A Global Responsibility

Biodiversity and Sustainable Development

Conserving Endangered Species: A Call to Action

7.		What is the significance of the Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Ltd (HURL) Sindri Fertiliser Plant?

It represents a collaboration between PSUs for driving economic growth.

It is aimed at promoting tourism in Jharkhand.

It focuses on renewable energy production.

It aims to develop indigenous technology for agriculture.

8.		Which company commissioned the first domestically manufactured electrolyser at the Green Hydrogen Plant in Hazira, Gujarat?

Larsen & Toubro (L&T)

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)

Tata Group

Adani Group

9.		What was India’s manufacturing PMI in February 2024, and what does it indicate?

48.4, indicating contraction in the manufacturing sector

50.5, indicating stagnation in the manufacturing sector

56.9, indicating expansion in the manufacturing sector

62.0, indicating a decline in the manufacturing sector

10.		What is the primary objective of Exercise Samudra Laksamana?

Strengthening Indo-Pakistani maritime cooperation

Enhancing bilateral maritime cooperation between India and Malaysia

Promoting maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka

Improving naval cooperation between India and Myanmar