Daily Current Affairs 24 and 25 February 2024

1.		How long does it take to obtain new electricity connections in rural areas according to the recent amendments to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020?

Three days

Five days

Seven days

Fifteen days

2.		What is the estimated GDP growth rate projected by Bank of Baroda for India in fiscal year 2024-25?

6.8%

7.2%

6.5%

8.0%

3.		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

4.		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

5.		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.

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

COVID-19

Norovirus

Influenza

Ebola

7.		What is the focus of India's largest Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) launched by IIT Guwahati?

Cybersecurity training

Robotics education

Drone pilot training

Space exploration studies

8.		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

9.		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

10.		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).