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Daily Current Affairs 7 February 2024


1. What significant initiative has the Uttar Pradesh government taken to promote electric vehicles (EVs) in the state?

Launching a campaign to raise awareness about climate change

Enhancing the 'EV Upyog' portal to facilitate EV-related activities

Subsidizing the purchase of diesel vehicles

Implementing a ban on the use of bicycles in urban areas


2. Which countries are included in Iran's new visa waiver program to encourage overseas travelers?

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh

Russia, China, Japan

UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar

All of the above


3. Who secured reelection as El Salvador President despite concerns over authoritarian tendencies?

Nayib Bukele

Mauricio Funes

Salvador Sánchez Cerén

Antonio Saca


4. What is the current liquidity deficit in the banking system as per the RBI data analysis?

₹3.46 lakh crore

₹2 lakh crore to ₹2.5 lakh crore

₹1.40 lakh crore

₹3.33 lakh crore


5. Who has been appointed as the new Country Director for India by the Asian Development Bank (ADB)?

Takeo Konishi

Mio Oka

Anurag Thakur

Dr. K.T. Mahi


6. What is the purpose of Sri Lanka's pursuit of free trade agreements (FTAs) with countries like India?

To restrict international trade and protect domestic industries

To decrease economic growth and discourage foreign investments

To open new markets for Sri Lankan businesses and boost economic growth

To impose trade tariffs and increase government revenue


7. Which Indian state has proposed 40 ropeway projects and signed an MoU with NHAI for execution under the National Ropeway Programme ‘Parvatmala’?

Maharashtra

Uttar Pradesh

Tamil Nadu

Kerala


8. Which border is India planning to fence to enhance security measures?

India-Bangladesh border

India-Pakistan border

Indo-Myanmar border

India-Nepal border


9. Which state recently saw the inauguration of the integrated Sea Survival Training Centre by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

Maharashtra

Goa

Kerala

Tamil Nadu


10. Which bank has received RBI approval for stake acquisition in six prominent banks?

State Bank of India (SBI)

ICICI Bank

HDFC Bank

Punjab National Bank (PNB)