Daily Current Affairs 24 and 25 February 2024

1.		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

2.		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).

3.		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

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.		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

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

A S Rajeev

Alok Verma

Rakesh Asthana

Prakash Mishra

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

COVID-19

Norovirus

Influenza

Ebola

8.		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

9.		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

10.		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