Daily Current Affairs 24 and 25 February 2024

1.		Which cricketer recently achieved a first-class triple century in South Africa?

Tristan Stubbs

Hoysala K

Jacintha Kalyan

None of the above

2.		What remarkable discovery was made in the Amazon Rainforest according to the article?

A new species of butterfly

A giant anaconda

Rare orchids

Ancient ruins

3.		When is Central Excise Day observed in India and what does it commemorate?

February 26th, commemorates the enactment of the Central Excise and Salt Act in 1944.

February 24th, commemorates the enactment of the Central Excise and Salt Act in 1944.

March 1st, celebrates the establishment of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).

January 15th, marks the anniversary of the establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

4.		Which of the following portals was NOT launched by Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur for modernizing media?

Press Sewa Portal

Transparent Empanelment Media Planning and eBilling System

NaViGate Bharat Portal

National Register for LCOs

5.		Who was appointed as the Vigilance Commissioner of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)?

A S Rajeev

Alok Verma

Rakesh Asthana

Prakash Mishra

6.		What is the capacity of the solar project inaugurated by NTPC Renewable Energy Lt(NTPC-REL) in Rajasthan?

50 MW

70 MW

100 MW

150 MW

7.		Which country recently ratified the Violence and Harassment Convention 2019 (No. 190) becoming the first Asian country to do so?

China

India

Philippines

Sri Lanka

8.		What is the name of the virus discussed in the article?

COVID-19

Norovirus

Influenza

Ebola

9.		Who is hosting the Mobile World Congress 2024 and where is the event taking place?

GSMA, in New York, USA

GSMA, in Tokyo, Japan

GSMA, in Barcelona, Spain

GSMA, in Paris, France

10.		What is the estimated target for highway construction in FY24 according to the Secretary of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways?

10,000-11,000 kilometers

11,000-12,000 kilometers

12,000-13,000 kilometers

13,000-14,000 kilometers