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Daily Current Affairs 20 February 2024


1. What is the main objective of the INDUS-X Summit set to occur in New Delhi?

To enhance cultural ties between India and the USA.

To discuss economic collaboration between India and the USA.

To drive innovation in the defense sector between India and the USA.

To address climate change issues jointly between India and the USA.


2. Which organization collaborated to host the Neem Summit & Global Neem Trade Fair in New Delhi?

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

ICAR-Central Agroforestry Research Institute, Jhansi

World Health Organization (WHO)


3. Which state celebrated its Foundation Day on February 20th, commemorating its establishment as the 23rd state of India in 1987?

Manipur

Mizoram

Nagaland

Tripura


4. What is the purpose of the 'Sagar Aankalan' guidelines launched by the Indian government?

To boost agricultural productivity

To enhance port efficiency

To promote tourism along the coast

To strengthen maritime security


5. Which city hosted the 11th International Puppet Festival?

New Delhi

Jaipur

Chandigarh

Kolkata


6. Which organization did REC Ltd collaborate with to receive the 'Innovative Technology Development Award'?

IIT Bombay

IIT Kanpur

IIT Delhi

IIT Madras


7. What is the purpose of the INDUS-X Summit scheduled to take place in New Delhi?

To promote cultural exchange between India and the USA

To discuss economic cooperation between India and the USA

To drive defense innovation between India and the USA

To address climate change issues jointly between India and the USA


8. Where was the Khelo India University Games inaugurated, as announced by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur?

Mumbai

Kolkata

Guwahati

New Delhi


9. Who has been appointed as Kotak Mahindra Bank’s new Joint Managing Director (JMD)?

KVS Manian

Shubman Gill

Anurag Singh Thakur

Rituraj Singh


10. What is the aim of the Kathak Kumbh event during the Khajuraho Dance Festival?

To set a world record for the largest Kathak dance performance

To raise funds for cultural preservation

To promote tourism in Madhya Pradesh

To honor renowned Kathak dancers