Superlative February Current Affairs by Top SSC Coaching Institute

Vidyaguru is one of the top SSC coaching institutes in Delhi which has been supporting young people to successfully qualify for various competitive exams. Vidyaguru’s pool of experienced faculty and its exam-centered approach have made it a one-stop solution for examination preparation and scoring top ranks. The syllabus coverage in Vidyaguru’s SSC examination program consists of structured classroom sessions, doubt-clearing sessions, mock tests, and continuous learning performance assessments.

 

The faculty concentrates on reinforcing the fundamental principles across diverse areas such as reasoning ability, English language, quantitative aptitude, and general awareness including current affairs. What makes Vidyaguru different is how they teach current affairs to enhance students’ scores in SSC descriptive papers as well as interviews. The daily current affairs session ensures that students remain aware of the latest happenings that can be incorporated into their answers for improved marks.

 

Additionally, there are MCQ-based current affairs modules for fast revision and retention. Vidyaguru has become Delhi’s leading SSC coaching centre by offering an appropriate learning ecosystem specific to SSC exams thereby helping several students clear this fiercely contested examination and turn their lives around.

 

1) Which among the following countries has designated the snow leopard as its national symbol?

A) Kyrgyzstan

B) Kazakhstan

C) Uzbekistan

D) Tajikistan

E) None of these

Answer – A) Kyrgyzstan

Explanation: 

Kyrgyzstan, a Central Asian country, has designated the snow leopard as its national symbol, emphasising its cultural significance, ecological role, and the importance of preserving its habitat.

 

2) Suchetha Satish has set a new Guinness World Record for most languages sung in a single concert by singing in _____ languages at a nine-hour-long ‘Concert for Climate’ held in Dubai.

A) 130

B) 140

C) 150

D) 155

E) None of these

Answer – B) 140

Explanation: 

Eighteen-year-old UAE-based Kannur native Suchetha Satish has set a new Guinness World Record for most languages sung in a single concert by singing in 140 languages at a nine-hour-long ‘Concert for Climate’ held in Dubai.

 

3) Which among the following countries has won the United Cup 2024?

A) France

B) Italy

C) Germany

D) Japan

E) None of these

Answer – C) Germany

Germany has won the 2024 United Cup.

 

4) Which among the following organisations has received the “Indian of the Year Award” for the year 2023 in the category ‘Outstanding Achievement’?

A) DRDO

B) ISRO

C) CSIR

D) OFB

E) None of these

Answer – B) ISRO

Explanation: 

ISRO has received the “Indian of the Year Award” for the year 2023 in the category ‘Outstanding Achievement’

 

5) Who among the following persons has inaugurated the Atal Setu, or Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), the country’s longest sea bridge.?

A) Droupadi Murmu

B) Anurag Thakur

C) Amit Shah

D) Narendra Modi

E) None of these

Answer – D) Narendra Modi

Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Atal Setu, or Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), the country’s longest sea bridge.

 

6) Which among the following states has launched India’s first 100% electric bike taxi service?

A) West Bengal

B) Assam

C) Bihar

D) Manipur

E) None of these

Answer – B) Assam

Explanation:

Assam has launched India’s first 100% electric bike taxi service and delivery services through the cutting-edge Baayu ASTC App.

 

7) Which among the following states has signed an MoU with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) for establishing a facility for production of anthrax and ENT vaccines.?

A) West Bengal

B) Assam

C) Bihar

D) Manipur

E) Odisha

Answer – E) Odisha

Explanation:

Odisha has signed an MoU with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) for establishing a facility for production of anthrax and ENT vaccines in Ganjam district.

 

8) Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd has signed a ₹70,000 crore Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state government of _____ for setting up 10,000 MW of hybrid renewable energy projects in the state.

A) West Bengal

B) Assam

C) Bihar

D) Gujarat

E) Odisha

Answer – D) Gujarat

Explanation:

Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd has signed a ₹70,000 crore Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government for setting up 10,000 MW of hybrid renewable energy projects in the state.

 

9) Which among the following states has secured the top spot as the cleanest state in the country in the ‘best-performing states’ category?

A) Maharashtra

B) Madhya Pradesh

C) Uttar Pradesh

D) West Bengal

E) None of these

Answer – A) Maharashtra

Explanation:

Maharashtra has secured the top spot as the cleanest state in the country in the ‘best-performing states’ category.

 

10) The Pench Tiger Reserve in ________ has been designated as India’s first Dark Sky Park and the fifth in Asia, protecting the night sky and preventing light pollution.

A) Maharashtra

B) Madhya Pradesh

C) Uttar Pradesh

D) West Bengal

E) None of these

Answer – A) Maharashtra

Explanation:

The Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra has been designated as India’s first Dark Sky Park and the fifth in Asia, protecting the night sky and preventing light pollution.

 

11) The National Road Safety Week is observed from_____

A) January 12 to January 18

B) January 11 to January 17

C) January 10 to January 16

D) January 13 to January 19

E) None of these

Answer – B) January 11 to January 17

Explanation:

National Road Safety Week – January 11 to January 17

 

12) Who among the following persons has won the gold medal in 57kg freestyle wrestling at the Zagreb Open 2024?

A) Sushil Kumar

B) Aman Sehgawat

C) Bajrang Punia

D) Yogeshwar Dutt

E) None of these

Answer – B) Aman Sehgawat

Explanation:

Aman Sehrawat has won the gold medal in 57kg freestyle wrestling at the Zagreb Open 2024.

 

13) The _____ has announced that the world has just experienced its hottest January on record.

A) European Environment Agency

B) Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S)  

C) European centre for medium-range weather forecasts

D) National Weather Service

E) None of these

Answer – B) Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S)  

Explanation:

The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has announced that the world has just experienced its hottest January on record.

14) Who among the following persons has inaugurated the Malkangiri Airport?

A) Droupadi Murmu

B) Naveen Patnaik

C) Amit Shah

D) Narendra Modi

E) None of these

Answer – B) Naveen Patnaik

Explanation:

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has inaugurated Malkangiri Airport.

 

15) The third overseas campus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is expected to come up in _____

A) Singapore

B) Sri Lanka

C) Indonesia

D) Malaysia

E) None of these

Answer – B) Sri Lanka

Explanation:

The third overseas campus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is expected to come up in Sri Lanka.

 

16) How many countries have jointly secured the top position in the 2024 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to a record-breaking 194 destinations?

A) Five

B) Six

C) Seven

D) Eight

E) None of these

Answer – B) Six

Explanation: 

Six countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, and Singapore, have jointly secured the top position in the 2024 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to a record-breaking 194 destinations.

 

17) Which among the following states has declared a new conservation reserve, “Atpadi conservation reserve”?

A) Maharashtra

B) Madhya Pradesh

C) Uttar Pradesh

D) West Bengal

E) None of these

Answer – A) Maharashtra

Explanation: 

The state government of Maharashtra has declared a new conservation reserve in the forest land of Sangli district — Atpadi conservation reserve — connecting the Maini conservation area in the west with the Maldhok bird sanctuary in the Northeast.

 

18) Which among the following states has launched the “Yuva Nidhi Scheme” offering a monthly stipend of Rs. 3000 to graduates and Rs. 1500 to diploma holders.?

A) Kerala

B) Karnataka

C) Madhya Pradesh

D) Uttar Pradesh

E) None of these

Answer – B) Karnataka

Explanation:

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D K Shivakumar have launched the Karnataka government’s “Yuva Nidhi Scheme” offering a monthly stipend of Rs.3000 to graduates and Rs.1500 to diploma holders.

 

19) Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers & Health and Family Welfare virtually has inaugurated the permanent campus of National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) in ______

A) Kerala

B) Karnataka

C) Tamil Nadu

D) Maharashtra

E) Assam

Answer – E) Assam

Explanation: 

Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers & Health and Family Welfare virtually has inaugurated the permanent campus of National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) in Guwahati, Assam.

 

20) Which among the following states has emerged as the overall champion at the inaugural Beach Games 2024?

A) Madhya Pradesh

B) Uttar Pradesh

C) West Bengal

D) Andhra Pradesh

E) None of these

Answer – A) Madhya Pradesh

Explanation: 

 

Madhya Pradesh has emerged as the overall champion at the inaugural Beach Games 2024.

 

21) “National Startup Day” is celebrated on _____

A) January 16

B) January 15

C) January 14

D) January 12

E) None of these

Answer – A) January 16

Explanation: 

“National Startup Day” – January 16

 

22) Armed Forces Veterans’ Day is celebrated on _____

A) January 16

B) January 15

C) January 14

D) January 12

E) None of these

Answer – C) January 14

Explanation: 

Armed Forces Veterans’ Day – January 14

 

23) Who among the following persons has become the first male cricketer in history to play 150 T20I matches? 

A) Rohit Sharma

B) Virat Kohli

C) Steve Smith 

D) David Warner

E) None of these

Answer – A) Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma has become the first male cricketer in history to play 150 T20I matches

 

24) India has signed an agreement with _____ for the exploration & development of five Lithium blocks in the country.

A) Colombia

B) Peru

C) Chile

D) Argentina

E) None of these

Answer – D) Argentina

Explanation: 

Ministry of Mines, Government of India has achieved a significant milestone with the signing of an agreement between Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) and the state-owned enterprise of Catamarca province of Argentina CATAMARCA MINERA Y ENERGÉTICA SOCIEDAD DEL ESTADO (CAMYEN SE) at Catamarca for the exploration & development of five Lithium blocks in Argentina.

 

25) Who among the following persons has won a gold medal in the men’s 25m standard pistol event at the Asian Shooting Championships 2024 in Jakarta, Indonesia?

A) Yogesh Singh

B) Elavenil Valarivan

C) Saurabh Choudhary

D) Abhishek Verma

E) None of these

Answer – A) Yogesh Singh

Explanation:

India’s Yogesh Singh has won a gold medal in the men’s 25m standard pistol event at the Asian Shooting Championships 2024 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

 

26) Titagarh Rail Systems has launched the first indigenous 25-ton bollard pull tug built at its facility in _______

A) Barrackpore

B) Howrah

C) Durgapur

D) Raniganj

E) None of these

Answer – A) Barrackpore

Explanation:

Titagarh Rail Systems has launched the first indigenous 25-ton bollard pull tug built at its facility in Barrackpore, India, for the Indian Navy.

 

27) Who among the following persons has inaugurated India’s First National Highway Steel Slag Road section on NH- 66 Mumbai-Goa National Highway.?

A) Amitabh Kant

B) V.K. Saraswat

C) Narendra Modi

D) Nitin Jairam Gadkari 

E) None of these

Answer – B) V.K. Saraswat

Explanation:

Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Member (S&T), NITI AAYOG has inaugurated India’s First National Highway Steel Slag Road section on NH- 66 Mumbai-Goa National Highway.

 

28) Which among the following institutions has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hyundai Motor India Limited, and Guidance Tamil Nadu to establish a ‘Hydrogen Valley Innovation Hub’.?

A) IIT Madras

B) IIT Bombay

C) IIT Delhi

D) IIT Kanpur

E) None of these

Answer – A) IIT Madras

Explanation:

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hyundai Motor India Limited, and Guidance Tamil Nadu to establish a ‘Hydrogen Valley Innovation Hub’.

 

29) The 54th Annual Meeting of The World Economic Forum has been held in ______

A) Spain

B) Switzerland

C) Singapore

D) Serbia

E) None of these

Answer – B) Switzerland

Explanation:

The 54th Annual Meeting of The World Economic Forum has been held in Switzerland.

 

30) Who among the following persons has become India’s No.1 after beating world champion Ding Liren at Tata Steel Masters?

A) R Praggnanandhaa

B) Vaishali Rameshbabu

C) Harika Dronavalli

D) Vidit Gujrathi

E) None of these

Answer – A) R Praggnanandhaa

Explanation:

 

R Praggnanandhaa has become India’s No.1 after beating world champion Ding Liren at Tata Steel Masters.