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Weekly Current Affairs and New Events
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our knowledge, encouraging curiosity and helps in meaningful conversations. Weekly Current Affairs of the February Month are given below.
Q1. World Cancer day is observed on which date every year?
Ans. 4 February
Q2. What was the theme of World Cancer Day 2024?
Ans. The theme of World Cancer day was “Close the care gap”
Q3. Indian Coast Guard Day is observed on which date every year?
Ans. 1st February is observed as Indian Coast Guard Day every year. Indian Coast Guards celebrated their 48th establishment day on 1 February 2024.
Q4. When did the World Wetland Day was observed ?
Ans. 2nd February
Notes:- World Wetlands Day is observed on February 2nd each year to raise awareness about the importance of wetlands for our planet’s health and biodiversity. It was first observed on February 2, 1997.
Q5. What was the theme of World wetland day 2024?
Ans. The theme of the World Wetland day was “Wetlands and Human Wellbeing”.
Q6. Who became the new Chief Minister of Jharkhand?
Ans. JMM leader Champai became the new Chief Minister of Jharkhand.
Q7. When did the India sign Ramsar Convention?
Ans. India signed Ramsar convention on wetlands on 1st February 1982.
Q8. Which state is the theme state for the 37th Surajkund International Crafts Mela?
Ans. Gujarat is the theme state for the 37th Surajkund International Crafts Mela.
Q9. On which date, Sri Lanka celebrate its Independence day?
Ans. Sri Lanka celebrates its Independence day on 4th February each year.
Q10. NLCIL’s Talabira thermal Power Project is going to start in which state?
Ans. Sambalpur in Odisha
Q11. Which country is formulating a Deep Space Radiation Probe (DSRP) to be launched by Japan in 2024?
Ans. Taiwan is formulating a Deep Space Radiation Probe (DSRP) to be launched by Japan in 2024.
Q12. What is the India’s rank according to Corruption Perceptions index (CPI) 2023?
Ans. 93
Q 13. International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2024 is observed on which day?
Ans. 6 February
Q14. What was the theme of International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2024?
Ans. The theme of International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2024 Was “Her Voice, Her Future”.
Q15. Safer Internet Day 2024 was observed on which day?
Ans. 6 February
Q16. What was the theme of Safer Internet Day 2024?
Ans. The theme of Safer Internet Day was “Together for a Better Internet”.
Q17. Where did the Grammy Awards 2024 held?
Ans. Los Angeles
Q18. Which edition of Grammy Awards 2024 took place in Los Angeles?
Ans. 66th edition of Grammy Awards 2024 took place in Los Angeles.
Grammy Awards 2024:- The Grammy Awards are prominent honors in the music industry. The Recording Academy presents these awards by the year. Grammy’s award for ‘Best Global Music Album’ went to the ‘Band Shakti’ for ‘This Moment’.
Grammy Awards 2024
The list of Grammy Awards 2024 is given below.
| Category | Winner |
| Song of the Year | Billie Eilish- What was I Made For? From Barbie |
| Album of the Year | Taylor Swift- Midnights (first person to win this category four times) |
| Record of the Year | Miley Cyrus – ‘Flowers’ |
| Best Global Music Album | Indian musicians Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain’s fusion band ‘Shakti’ |
| Best Contemporary Instrumental Album | As we Speak by Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer featuring Rakesh Chaurasia |
| Best Global Music Performance | “Pashto” Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer and Zakir Hussain featuring Rakesh Chaurasia |
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Q19. Where is the country’s first National Museum of Epigraphy being established?
Ans. In Hyderabad, country’s first National Museum of Epigraphy is being established.
Q20. Which Assembly becomes the first legislature in independent India to pass Uniform Civil Code?
Ans. Uttrakhand
Q21. What is Uniform Civil Code under Article 44 of Indian constitution?
Ans. Article 44 of the Indian Constitution recommends the implementation of a Unifrom Civil Code (UCC). In simple terms, this suggests having a common set of laws for all citizens, regardless of their religious beliefs, related to matters like marriage, divorce, inheritance, and property. The idea is to promote equality and uniformity in personal laws across different religious communities. However, the implementation of a UCC has been a topic of debate and has not been enforced uniformly in India.
Q22. Who founded the Gaudiya Mission?
Ans. Acharaya Srila Prabhupada
Q23. Who is set to attend 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Australia?
Ans. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is set to attend Indian Ocean Conference in Australia.
Q24. What is the theme of 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Australia, scheduled to take place in Perth.
Ans. The theme of the Indian Ocean Conference is “Towards a stable and sustainable Indian Ocean”.
Q24. Who received “ Golden visa” by UAE?
Ans. Anand Kumar received “Golden Visa” by United Arab Emirates government.
Q25. Who becomes first Indian pacer to reach No.1 in ICC Test rankings.
Ans. Jasprit Bumrah becomes first Indian pacer to reach No. 1 in ICC Test rankings.
Q26. Which is the India’s third generation meteorological satellite?
Ans. INSAT-3DS is the India’s third generation meteorological satellite.
Q27. Which country is declared the winner of the SAFF U19 Women’s football final over Bangladesh with a coin toss after the game was tied 11-11 on penalties?
Ans. India is declared the winner of the SAFF U19 Women’s Football final over Bangladesh with a coin toss after the game was tied 11-11 on penalties.
Q27 Who is appointed as Rajasthan’s New Advocate General?
Ans. Rajendra Prasad Gupta is appointed as Rajasthan’s Advocate General.
Q28. Sri Lanka’s 67th National Independence Day was celebrated on which date?
Ans. Sri Lanka’s 67th National Independence Day was celebrated on 4th February.
Q29. What was the theme of Sri Lanka’s 67th National Independence Day?
Ans. The theme of the Sri Lanka’s 67th National Independence Day was “Let’s Build a New country”.
Q30. National Deworming Day is observed on which date every year.
Ans. National Deworming Day is observed on 10th February every year.
Q31. Who took oath as the first woman chief Justice of Uttrakhand High Court?
Ans. Justice Ritu Bahri took oath as the first woman Chief Justice of Uttrakhand High Court.
Q32. Who has sworn in as Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court?
Ans. Justice Vijay Bishnoi sworn in as Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court.
Q33. How many new Ramsar Sites were added to India’s tally in February 2024?
Ans. 5
Q34. How many total number of Ramsar Sites as of February 2024.
Ans. 80
Q35. Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary is the newest Indian Ramsar Site located in which state?
Ans. Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary is the newest Indian Ramsar Site located in Tamil Nadu.
Q36. Which state has the most Ramsar Sites in India?
Ans. Tamil Nadu has the most Ramsar Sites in India. It has 16 Ramsar Sites.
Notes:- Ramsar Sites are wetlands designated under the Ramsar Convention. An International treaty was signed to conserve the important wetlands.
Ramsar Sites in India
There are 80 Ramsar Sites in India. The list of Ramsar Sites in India is given below.
| Ramsar Sites in India | State |
| Kolleru lake | Andhra Pradesh |
| Deepor Beel | Assam |
| Kanwar Lake or kabal Taal | Bihar |
| Nanda Lake | Goa |
| Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary | Gujarat |
| Wadhvana Wetland | Gujarat |
| Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary | Gujarat |
| Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary | Gujarat |
| Khijadia wildlife Sanctuary | Gujarat |
| Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary | Haryana |
| Sultanpur National Park | Haryana |
| Chandra Taal | Himachal Pradesh |
| Renuka Lake | Himachal Pradesh |
| Pong Dam Lake | Himachal Pradesh |
| Hokersar Wetland | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Hygam Wetland Conservation Reserve | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Shallbugh Wetland Conservation Reserve | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Surinsar-Mansar Lakes | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Wular Lake | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Hokera Wetland | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Surinsar-Mansar lakes | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve | Karnataka |
| Aghanashini Estuary | Karnataka |
| Magadi kere Conservation Reserve | Karnataka |
| Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary | Karnataka |
| Vembanad Kol Wetland | Kerala |
| Sasthamkotta lake | Kerala |
| Ashtamudi Wetland | Kerala |
| Tsomoriri Lake | Ladakh |
| Tso Kar Wetland Complex | Ladakh |
| Bhoj Wetlands | Madhya Pradesh |
| Sirpur Lake | Madhya Pradesh |
| Yashwant Sagar | Madhya Pradesh |
| Thane Creek | Maharashtra |
| Lonar Lake | Maharashtra |
| Nandur Madhameshwar | Maharashtra |
| Loktak Lake | Manipur |
| Pala Wetlands | Mizoram |
| Satkosia Lake | Odisha |
| Ansupa Lake | Odisha |
| Bhitarkanika Mangroves | Odisha |
| Chilika Lake | Odisha |
| Hirakud Reservoir | Odisha |
| Harike Wetland | Punjab |
| Kanjli wetland | Punjab |
| Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary | Punjab |
| Ropar Wetland | Punjab |
| Beas Conservation Reserve | Punjab |
| Keoladeo National Park | Rajasthan |
| Sambhar lake | Rajasthan |
| Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu |
| Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve | Tamil Nadu |
| Vellode Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu |
| Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu |
| Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu |
| Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu |
| Suchindram Theroor Wetland Complex | Tamil Nadu |
| Pallikarnai Marsh Reserve Forest | Tamil Nadu |
| Udhayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu |
| Vadavur Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu |
| Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu |
| Vembannur Wetland Complex | Tamil Nadu |
| Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu |
| Longwood Shola Reserve Forest | Tamil Nadu |
| Pichavaram Mangrove | Tamil Nadu |
| Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest | Tamil Nadu |
| Karikili Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu |
| Vellode Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu |
| Rudrasagar Lake | Tripura |
| Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary | Uttar Pradesh |
| Sarsai Nawar jheel | Uttar Pradesh |
| Upper Ganga river | Uttar Pradesh |
| Sandi Bird Sanctuary | Uttar Pradesh |
| Samaspur Bird Sanctuary | Uttar Pradesh |
| Saman Bird Sanctuary | Uttar Pradesh |
| Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary | Uttar Pradesh |
| Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary | Uttar Pradesh |
| Haiderpur Wetland | Uttar Pradesh |
| East Kolkata Wetlands | West Bengal |
| Sunderban Wetland | West Bengal |
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