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Daily Current Affairs 26 February 2024


1. According to the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) conducted by the NSSO, how much did the per capita monthly household consumption expenditure more than double during 2011-12 to 2022-23?

It remained the same

It tripled

It increased by 50%

It more than doubled


2. What is the aim of the Vimarsh 2023 5G Hackathon?

To develop new video games

To revolutionize Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) operations

To create social media platforms

To design new mobile applications


3. Which Indian state launched the "Savera" program for early breast cancer detection?

Gujarat

Maharashtra

Haryana

Punjab


4. Who has been appointed as the Director of the Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) of the World Bank’s Global Environment Facility (GEF)?

Geeta Batra

Anil Kumble

Raghuram Rajan

Arundhati Bhattacharya


5. What is the aim of Vietnam's National Hydrogen Strategy?

To reduce hydrogen production

To increase carbon emissions

To become a significant player in the global hydrogen market

To prioritize fossil fuel consumption


6. What sport did the Army win the title in at the Khelo India Winter Games 2024?

Ice Hockey

Skiing

Alpine Skiing

Snowboarding


7. Which ministry introduced the Surrogacy (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2024?

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Ministry of Women and Child Development

Ministry of Human Resource Development


8. Which defense system has the Indian Air Force (IAF) developed to bolster the nation’s air defense capabilities?

SAMAR-1 Missile System

BrahMos Missile System

SAMAR-2 Missile System

Agni Missile System


9. What is the theme for World NGO Day 2024?

Enhancing Global Diplomacy

Building Sustainable Communities

Promoting Human Rights

Building a Sustainable Future: The Role of NGOs in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)


10. Where was Pankaj Udhas, the legendary ghazal singer, born?

Mumbai

Delhi

Jetpur, Gujarat

Larkana, Sindh