Daily Current Affairs 22 February 2024

1.		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.

2.		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

3.		What is the name of the indigenous laser weapon system being developed by DRDO?

Vajra-1

DURGA-2

Agni-5

Trishul-3

4.		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.

5.		Which technology company has recently launched the Indus Appstore to compete with Google Play Store and Apple App Store?

Google

Apple

PhonePe

PayPal

6.		What is the projected GDP growth rate for India in FY25 according to Morgan Stanley?

6.5%

7.0%

5.5%

8.0%

7.		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

8.		Which organization has been granted a Payment Aggregator license by the Reserve Bank of India?

Paytm

Google Pay

Mswipe Technologies

PhonePe

9.		Which Indian bank appointed Srinivasan Sridhar as the part-time non-official Director and non-executive Chairman?

Bank of India (BOI)

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)

UCO Bank

State Bank of Mauritius (SBM) Bank India

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

Maharashtra

Madhya Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

Telangana