Daily Current Affairs 22 February 2024

1.		Who was appointed as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of SBM Bank India?

M R Kumar

Srinivasan Sridhar

Aravamudan Krishna Kumar

Ashish Vijayakar

2.		Who authored the book titled “Sculpted Stones: Mysteries Of Mamallapuram”?

Ashwin Prabhu

Chetan Bhagat

Arundhati Roy

Vikram Seth

3.		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.

4.		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

5.		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)

6.		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

7.		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)

8.		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.

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

Maharashtra

Madhya Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

Telangana

10.		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.