Current Affairs Quiz February 2014, February 17 - February 23

Killa is the correct answer because it won the Crystal Bear for the best film by the Children's jury in the Generation KPlus section at the 64th Berlin International Film Festival on 17 February 2014.

The correct answer is Faisalabad, Punjab in Pakistan. This is the location where the ancestral house, school, and village of Bhagat Singh are located.

India was suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from participating in the Winter Olympics for a period of 14 months. The Indian flag was unfurled on 17 February 2014 at the Winter Olympics Village in Sochi, Russia, marking the end of this suspension.

Li Na was ranked World No 2 in the latest WTA Singles Ranking released recently.

The correct answer is Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. In 2011, a massive earthquake and tsunami caused a meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, leading to the release of radioactive materials and a subsequent leak of approximately 100 tonnes of radioactive water. This incident is considered one of the worst nuclear disasters in history.

The correct answer is Odia. The Union Cabinet on 20 February 2014 approved the classification of Odia as a classical language. This recognition is given to languages that have a rich history, ancient literature, and a distinct identity. Odia is spoken by a significant population in the eastern state of Odisha in India and has a long literary tradition dating back to the 9th century. This recognition by the Union Cabinet highlights the cultural and historical significance of the Odia language.

Harminder Dua discovered the Dua layer, a thin layer of collagen in the human cornea.

Connaught Place in New Delhi has been ranked as the 8th most costliest office location in the world according to a report released by Cushman & Wakefield on 18 February 2014. This implies that renting office space in Connaught Place is relatively expensive compared to other office locations in India and globally.

The five international languages that have been classified as the classical languages are Chinese, Sanskrit, Arabic, Greek, and Latin. These languages have a long history and have been influential in various fields such as literature, philosophy, and science. They have also had a significant impact on the development of other languages and cultures.

India's first Minority Cyber Village was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Minority Affairs K Rehman Khan on 19 February 2014 in Chandoli village of Rajasthan.

Mike Luckwell bought the Reader Digest for 1 Pound only on 17 February 2014.

Abdul Basit has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of Pakistan to India on 17 February 2014.

Sameer Kochhar is the author of the book entitled "ModiNomics: Inclusive Economics, Inclusive Governance."

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Iran is the correct answer because on 17 February 2014, the Iranian minister warned Pakistan that it may send its forces to enter Pakistani and Afghan territory to release border guards seized by a rebel group.

Cambridge University will release the book titled The Meaning of Success: Insights from Women to address the decline of women professors in the university.

The given answer "All of the above" is correct because all three statements are correct. Statement I mentions the total cost of the Green India Mission as 46000 crore rupees over the next 10 years. Statement II states the objective of increasing forest cover on 5 million hectares of forest/non-forest land. Statement III mentions the objective of improving the quality of forest cover on another 5 million hectares. Therefore, all three statements are correct.

Rudra Krishna Srikantan, who recently passed away, was a popular carnatic music proponent known for his vocal skills. He was not a sitarist, violinist, or dancer, but rather gained recognition for his talent as a vocalist.

The G-20 Summit of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors was held in Sydney.

The correct answer is Tamil Nadu. Vision 2023 is a new Industrial Policy that was unveiled by the Tamil Nadu state government on 23 February 2014. This policy outlines the government's plans and strategies for the development of industries in the state over the next few years.

The correct answer is Article 72 and Article 161. Article 72 of the Indian Constitution gives the power to the President of India to grant pardons, reprieves, or remissions of punishment or to suspend the sentence of any person convicted of any offense against any law. Similarly, Article 161 gives the power to the Governor of the States to grant pardons, reprieves, or remissions of punishment or to suspend the sentence of any person convicted of any offense against any law. These articles empower the President and the Governors to exercise their discretion in granting mercy to convicts.

McKinsey unveiled the Empowerment Line for economically empowering the poor people in India on 19 February 2014. This suggests that McKinsey, a research institute, introduced a program or initiative aimed at improving the economic conditions of impoverished individuals in India.

Renaud Lavillenie recently broke the 21-year-old world record of pole vault set by Sergey Bubka with a leap of 6.16 meters at Donetsk in Ukraine.

The correct answer is 5.4 percent. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its annual report on the state of the Indian economy and projected that India's economic growth for 2014-15 will be 5.4 percent. This indicates that the IMF expects India's economy to grow at a rate of 5.4 percent during that period.

The correct answer is Justice Sachar Committee. The Union Cabinet recently approved the formation of the Equal Opportunity Commission (EOC), which was recommended by the Justice Sachar Committee. The committee, headed by Justice Rajinder Sachar, was formed to study the social, economic, and educational status of the Muslim community in India. The committee submitted its report in 2006, highlighting the various inequalities faced by the community. The formation of the EOC aims to address these inequalities and ensure equal opportunities for all citizens.

The correct answer is Maldives. The question is asking where the 35th Foreign Ministers Meet of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was held. The answer is Maldives because it is the only option provided that is a location where the meeting could have taken place.

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The correct answer is Tamil Maanila Katchi. This political party was launched in Tamil Nadu by a group of advocates on 17 February 2014. It is the first pro-Hindi political party in the state, indicating its support for the Hindi language.

Coca-Cola has planned to start an Accelerator programme to support start-ups in India. This initiative aims to provide resources, mentorship, and funding to help these start-ups grow and succeed in the market. By launching this programme, Coca-Cola is demonstrating its commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in India's start-up ecosystem.

The scientific name Cuon alpinus refers to the breed of wild dogs found in India and other parts of Southeast Asia. A conservation breeding center is being set up to protect this breed.