Daily Current Affairs 24 and 25 February 2024

1.		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

2.		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

3.		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

4.		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

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

Tristan Stubbs

Hoysala K

Jacintha Kalyan

None of the above

6.		What career transition did Jacintha Kalyan make, as discussed in the article?

From a doctor to a lawyer

From a teacher to a scientist

From an administrative role to a pitch curator

From a journalist to a politician

7.		What is the significance of World Peace and Understanding Day, as mentioned in the article?

It commemorates the end of a war.

It celebrates the signing of a peace treaty.

It highlights the need for global harmony and cooperation.

It marks the anniversary of a major peace movement.

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

COVID-19

Norovirus

Influenza

Ebola

9.		Which ministry collaborated with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Shillong to establish the first ‘Gati Shakti Research Chair’ in India?

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

Ministry of Finance

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

A S Rajeev

Alok Verma

Rakesh Asthana

Prakash Mishra