Current Affairs Quiz 24 feb 2025

Quizzes

• SKOCH Award 2024
• Nayanamritham 2.0 Scheme
• Lokpal Establishment in India
• Country's National Day with Indian PM
• Ayushman Bharat Implementation
• Law on Agricultural Land Purchase
• Ali-Ai-Ligang Festival
• Desh Ka Rakht Parikshan Abhiyan
• Ali-Ai-Ligang Festival - Ahu Paddy
• Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan

Top 10 Current Affairs Quiz 24 february 2025 for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, and other government exams covering SKOCH Award, Nayanamritham 2.0, Lokpal, Indian PM's role in National Day celebrations, Ayushman Bharat, land purchase law, Ali-Ai-Ligang Festival, and national campaigns like Desh Ka Rakht Parikshan Abhiyan.

Q1: Which organization received the SKOCH ESG Award 2024 in the 'Renewable Energy Financing' category?

A) Nagaland Forest Management Project

B) REC Limited

C) Sikkim's 'Mero Rukh Mero Santati' initiative

D) Chanura Microfin Manipur

Answer: B) REC Limited
Explanation:

REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, was honored with the SKOCH ESG Award 2024 in the 'Renewable Energy Financing' category for its commitment to sustainable financing and promoting renewable energy projects.

Q2: What is the primary purpose of Kerala's Nayanamritham 2.0 scheme?

A) To provide free eyeglasses to senior citizens

B) To implement AI-assisted screening for chronic eye diseases

C) To train optometrists in rural areas

D) To establish new ophthalmology clinics

Answer: B) To implement AI-assisted screening for chronic eye diseases
Explanation:

Nayanamritham 2.0 is an AI-driven initiative by the Kerala government aimed at early detection of chronic eye diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration, by equipping optometrists with AI-powered fundus cameras for instant diagnosis.

Q3: In which year was the Lokpal, the anti-corruption statutory body, established in India?

A) 2010

B) 2014

C) 2018

D) 2020

Answer: C) 2018
Explanation:

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act was passed in 2013, but the Lokpal was officially established in 2018 as an anti-corruption statutory body to address grievances against public officials and curb corruption.

Q4: Which country's national day celebrations had the Indian Prime Minister as the chief guest in 2025?

A) France

B) United Arab Emirates

C) Australia

D) Japan

Answer: A) France
Explanation:

In 2025, the Indian Prime Minister was invited as the chief guest for France's Bastille Day celebrations, symbolizing the strong bilateral relations between India and France.

Q5: When was the Ayushman Bharat scheme set to be implemented across India?

A) 2016

B) 2018

C) 2020

D) 2022

Answer: B) 2018
Explanation:

Ayushman Bharat, also known as the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), was launched in 2018 to provide health coverage to economically disadvantaged sections of Indian society.

Q6: Which Indian state recently enacted a law restricting the purchase of agricultural land by non-residents?

A) Maharashtra

B) Karnataka

C) Himachal Pradesh

D) Punjab

Answer: C) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:

Himachal Pradesh has laws in place that restrict the purchase of agricultural land by non-residents to protect the interests of local farmers and prevent land exploitation.

Q7: The Ali-Ai-Ligang festival, associated with agriculture, is celebrated by which tribe in India?

A) Santhal

B) Mising

C) Bhutia

D) Garo

Answer: B) Mising
Explanation:

The Mising tribe of Assam celebrates the Ali-Ai-Ligang festival, marking the beginning of the sowing season, particularly for paddy.

Q8: What is the primary objective of the 'Desh Ka Rakht Parikshan Abhiyan' recently launched in India?

A) To promote blood donation camps

B) To conduct nationwide blood testing and screening

C) To establish new blood banks

D) To educate about blood-related disorders

Answer: B) To conduct nationwide blood testing and screening
Explanation:

'Desh Ka Rakht Parikshan Abhiyan' is a national campaign aimed at conducting blood screening across India to ensure better healthcare.

Q9: The Ali-Ai-Ligang festival, celebrated by the Mising tribe, marks the beginning of which agricultural activity?

A) Harvesting of paddy

B) Sowing of Ahu paddy

C) Planting of legumes

D) Harvesting of legumes

Answer: B) Sowing of Ahu paddy
Explanation:

Ali-Ai-Ligang is a spring festival celebrated by the Mising tribe of Assam, marking the onset of sowing Ahu paddy. The festival begins on the first Wednesday of the month of 'Ginmur Polo' (February-March) and involves traditional dances, songs, and feasts.

Q10: What is the primary objective of the 'Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan' recently launched in India?

A) To promote blood donation camps

B) To conduct nationwide blood testing and screening

C) To conduct nationwide Prakriti assessment

D) To educate about blood-related disorders

Answer: C) To conduct nationwide Prakriti assessment
Explanation:

'Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan' is a national campaign aimed at conducting comprehensive Prakriti assessment across the country to detect and manage various health conditions.