15February MCQ : Current Affairs Quiz 15February 2024
In this article, we will discuss all the important Current Affairs MCQs of 15 February with full explanations. Where we will discuss the daily current affairs quiz’s questions and answers. So read all the important 15 February MCQs carefully.
Current Affairs Quiz / 15 February MCQ Current Affairs
15 February Current Affairs MCQ – Questions
1. With whom has Cochin International Airport Limited signed an agreement for the Green Hydrogen Project?
(a) IOCL
(b) BPCL
(c) Adani Green
(d) Tata Power
2. Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium has been renamed after whom?
(a) Jai Shah
(b) Kapil Dev
(c) Rahul Dravid
(d) Niranjan Shah
3. Who has been elected Speaker of Bihar Assembly?
(a) Nand Kishore Yadav
(b) Jitan Ram Manjhi
(c) Tejashwi Yadav
(d) Giriraj Singh
4. Where is the first Digital India FutureSkills Summit being organized?
(a) Varanasi
(b) Jaipur
(c) Guwahati
(d) Patna
5. Indian hammer thrower Rachna Kumari has been banned for how many years for doping?
(a) 7
(b) 10
(c) 12
(d) 15
6. What is the monthly pension amount provided under the Mukhyamantri Vishwakarma Pension Yojana?
(a) Rs. 1,000
(b) Rs. 2,500
(c) Rs. 2,000
(d) Rs. 1,500
7. For what duration has Indian Hammer Thrower Rachna Kumari been banned for doping?
(a) 6 Years
(b) 8 Years
(c) 10 Years
(d) 12 Years
8. What substances did Nirmala Sheoran test positive for, leading to her eight-year suspension by NADA?
(a) Caffeine and Aspirin
(b) Anabolic androgenic steroids and testosterone
(c) Vitamin C and Zinc
(d) Omega-3 Fatty Acids
9. Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SBI Capital Markets (SBICAPS)?
(a) Rajay Kumar Sinha
(b) Sumit Arora
(c) Virendra Bansal
(d) State Bank of India
10. What was Virendra Bansal’s prior role before he was appointed the MD and CEO of SBICAPS?
(a) Country Head for SBI’s US Operations
(b) Whole Time Member at IRDAI
(c) Head (Trade) for SBI UK operations
(d) Chief Executive Officer of SBI New York branch
11. What is the substantial outlay allocated for the realigned Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) scheme, as approved by the Cabinet?
(a) Rs. 29,610 crore
(b) Rs. 20,000 crore
(c) Rs. 15,000 crore
(d) Rs. 10,000 crore
12. Which entity committed Rs. 2,000 crore in support of the realigned AHIDF scheme during the inaugural event?
(a) NDDB
(b) ABIS Export Private Limited
(c) Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
(d) Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD)
13. Who inaugurated the Future Skills Summit in Guwahati organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and NIELIT?
(a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
(b) Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar
(c) Renowned technology enthusiasts
(d) IIM Raipur
14. What is the key objective of the Future Skills Summit as per the article?
(a) To organize panel discussions on global cuisine
(b) To provide insights into fashion and design trends
(c) To craft a roadmap harnessing emerging technologies and fostering partnerships
(d) To host strategic collaborations with international space agencies
15. Who introduced the Mukhyamantri Vishwakarma Pension Yojana in Rajasthan’s budget for 2024?
(a) Chief Minister Bhajan Lal
(b) Diya Kumari
(c) Saurabh
(d) Finance Minister of India
15 February MCQs – Answers
1. (b)
Cochin International Airport Limited has signed an agreement with Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) for the Green Hydrogen Project. Under this project, a 1000-kilowatt green hydrogen project will be established in the airport premises. Kochi Airport will become the first airport in the country to set up a green hydrogen project.
2. (d)
The Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium has been renamed after cricket administrator and former first-class cricketer Niranjan Shah. Niranjan Shah played 12 first-class matches from 1965 to 1975 and is also a former Secretary of BCCI. This is the first solar-powered stadium in Gujarat.
3. (a)
Senior BJP leader Nand Kishore Yadav was unanimously elected Speaker of Bihar Assembly. He was elected Speaker after the election process in the special meeting of the State Assembly. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and opposition leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav accompanied the new speaker to the seat.
4. (a)
Senior BJP leader Nand Kishore Yadav was unanimously elected Speaker of Bihar Assembly. He was elected Speaker after the election process in the special meeting of the State Assembly. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and opposition leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav accompanied the new speaker to the seat.
5. (c)
The Athletics Integrity Unit and the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) sanctioned two athletes for anti-doping rule violations. Indian hammer thrower Rachna Kumari has been banned for 12 years. Nirmala Sheoran has also been banned for violating anti-doping rules.
6. (c)
Eligible workers aged 60 or above under the Mukhyamantri Vishwakarma Pension Yojana will receive a monthly pension of Rs. 2,000. This pension aims to assist street vendors in meeting their daily needs without relying on others.
7. (d)
Indian Hammer Thrower Rachna Kumari has been banned for 12 years for her second anti-doping rule violation, reflecting the severity with which doping offenses are treated.
8. (b)
Nirmala Sheoran tested positive for anabolic androgenic steroids and testosterone, substances known to enhance performance unlawfully, resulting in her eight-year suspension by NADA.
9. (c)
Virendra Bansal has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SBI Capital Markets (SBICAPS), succeeding Rajay Kumar Sinha.
10. (a)
Before becoming the MD and CEO of SBICAPS, Virendra Bansal served as the Country Head for SBI’s US Operations, showcasing his extensive experience in international banking and financial markets.
11. (a)
The Cabinet has approved a substantial outlay of ₹29,610 crore for the realigned AHIDF scheme, a significant increase from the previous ₹15,000 crore.
12. (b)
ABIS Export Private Limited pledged an investment of ₹2,000 crore in support of the realigned AHIDF scheme during the inaugural event.
13. (b)
The event was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
14. (c)
The summit’s key objective is to craft a roadmap that harnesses emerging technologies and fosters partnerships with industry and academic institutes nationwide.
15. (b)
Finance Minister Diya Kumari introduced the Mukhyamantri Vishwakarma Pension Yojana in Rajasthan’s budget for 2024.
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