Daily Current Affairs 22 February 2024

1.		Which former LIC Chairman was appointed as the part-time non-official Director and non-executive Chairman of the Bank of India (BOI)?

M R Kumar

Srinivasan Sridhar

Aravamudan Krishna Kumar

Ashish Vijayakar

2.		What is the focus of the tribal festival 'Sammakka Saralamma Jatara' in Telangana?

Celebration of agriculture and harvest

Commemoration of historical battles

Showcasing Telangana's rich tribal heritage

Promotion of modern technology among tribes

3.		What is the significance of Turkey's KAAN aircraft?

It marks Turkey's first space exploration mission.

It is Turkey's first fifth-generation aircraft.

It is Turkey's first nuclear-powered submarine.

It is Turkey's first satellite launch vehicle.

4.		What is the projected GDP growth rate for India in FY25 according to Morgan Stanley?

6.5%

7.0%

5.5%

8.0%

5.		Which ministry in India spearheaded the inauguration of the first Skill India Centre in Sambalpur, Odisha?

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Ministry of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship

Ministry of Defense

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

6.		What program was launched by Microsoft and iCreate to empower AI innovators across India?

AI Initiative for Startups (AIIS)

Microsoft-iCreate AI Accelerator (MIAA)

iMPEL-AI (iCreate-Microsoft program for Emerging Leaders in Artificial Intelligence)

India-AI Innovation Challenge (IAIIC)

7.		What was the notable achievement of Babar Azam in cricket during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024?

He became the highest run-scorer in PSL history.

He scored a century in the final match of PSL 2024.

He surpassed 10,000 runs in T20 cricket, becoming the quickest batter to do so.

He achieved a hat-trick in a PSL match.

8.		Which agency did Arunachal Pradesh recently partner with to establish its first Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF)?

National Wildlife Federation (NWF)

World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)

Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)

9.		What is the significance of Vishwakarma Jayanti, celebrated on February 22nd, 2024?

It commemorates India's technological advancements.

It marks the birth of Lord Vishwakarma, a Hindu deity.

It celebrates the victory of good over evil.

It signifies the beginning of the spring season.

10.		Which organization has been granted a Payment Aggregator license by the Reserve Bank of India?

Paytm

Google Pay

Mswipe Technologies

PhonePe