Daily Current Affairs 22 February 2024

1.		Which Indian state announced the implementation of a 'bag-less school' initiative?

Maharashtra

Madhya Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

Telangana

2.		Which Indian bank appointed Srinivasan Sridhar as the part-time non-official Director and non-executive Chairman?

Bank of India (BOI)

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)

UCO Bank

State Bank of Mauritius (SBM) Bank India

3.		What is the name of the indigenous laser weapon system being developed by DRDO?

Vajra-1

DURGA-2

Agni-5

Trishul-3

4.		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.

5.		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.

6.		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

7.		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

8.		Which technology company has recently launched the Indus Appstore to compete with Google Play Store and Apple App Store?

Google

Apple

PhonePe

PayPal

9.		What initiative is the Forest Department in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district collaborating on?

Wildlife protection in urban areas

Establishing a turtle conservation reserve

Implementing eco-friendly farming practices

Promoting birdwatching tourism

10.		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)