28 February 2025: Test Your Knowledge with the Daily Current Affairs Quiz!

Jagran Josh brings you an excellent Current Affairs Quiz, helping you assess your knowledge and enhance your preparation. Let’s look at some selected questions and their correct answers from 28 February 2025, which are crucial for competitive exams. Today's highlights include questions on the new SEBI Chairman, Aadhaar Governance Portal, and the 'One Nation-One Port' initiative.

1. What is the main objective of the Aadhaar Governance Portal recently launched by the Central Government?

(a) To simplify the Aadhaar enrollment process
(b) To streamline the approval process for Aadhaar authentication requests
(c) To provide new smart cards to Aadhaar cardholders
(d) To make Aadhaar linking mandator

2. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of SEBI?

(a) Alok Sachdeva
(b) Tuhin Kanta Pandey
(c) Urjit Patel
(d) Rajnish Kumar

3. Who inaugurated the 'One Nation-One Port' initiative recently?

(a) Sarbananda Sonowal
(b) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
(c) Jyotiraditya Scindia
(d) Giriraj Singh

4. The 'Prani Mitra' National Award, recently in the news, is given for excellence in which field?

(a) Forest Conservation
(b) Animal Welfare
(c) Science and Technology
(d) Social Service

5. When is National Science Day observed every year?

(a) 25 February
(b) 26 February
(c) 27 February
(d) 28 February

6. In which state is the Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, recently in the news, located?

(a) Assam
(b) Meghalaya
(c) Kerala
(d) Tamil Nadu

1. Answer: (b) To streamline the approval process for Aadhaar authentication requests

Explanation: The Central Government has introduced a new Aadhaar Governance Portal (http://swik.meity.gov.in) to streamline the approval process for Aadhaar authentication requests. It has been launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

2. Answer: (b) Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Explanation: Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey has been appointed as the new Chairman of SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India). He will replace Madhabi Puri Buch, whose term ends on 28 February 2025. He has been appointed for a tenure of three years.

3. Answer: (a) Sarbananda Sonowal

Explanation: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal recently launched the 'One Nation-One Port' (ONOP) initiative. The aim of this initiative is to standardize and streamline operations at major ports in India, improving efficiency and ease of doing business in the maritime sector. This initiative is part of India’s broader efforts to modernize port infrastructure and enhance global trade capabilities.

4. Answer: (b) Animal Welfare

Explanation: Anant Ambani’s Vantara has been honored with the prestigious 'Prani Mitra' National Award in the corporate category for outstanding contributions to animal welfare. This award is India’s highest honor in the field of animal welfare and recognizes excellence in corporate entities, organizations, and individuals working towards the betterment of animal welfare.

5. Answer: (d) 28 February

Explanation: National Science Day is celebrated every year on 28 February to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by Indian physicist C.V. Raman. This year’s theme is "Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science and Innovation for Developed India." C.V. Raman won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930, becoming the first Asian to receive a Nobel Prize in science.

6. Answer: (c) Kerala

Explanation: A three-day off-season survey was recently conducted at Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, where 14 species of birds, 15 butterflies, and 8 odonates were observed. Established in 1976, the sanctuary is located in the Idukki district of Kerala, covering the Thodupuzha and Udumbanchola Taluks.

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