15 Questions
What is the theme of World NGO Day?
Building a Sustainable Future: The Role of NGOs in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
What is the theme of World Scout Day?
Scouts for a Better World
What is the theme of Financial Literacy Week 2024?
Make a Right Start: Become Financially Smart
What is the theme of National Science Day?
Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat
What is the theme of National Protein Day?
Solve With Protein
Which country won the first edition of the FIH Women's Hockey5s World Cup?
Netherlands
Who was selected as the torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Abhinav Bindra
Who became the first Indian pacer to reach No. 1 in ICC Test rankings, replacing Ravichandran Ashwin?
Jasprit Bumrah
Who finished at the fifth spot in the 2024 FIH Men's Hockey5s World Cup?
India
Where was the 2024 FIH Men's Hockey5s World Cup held?
Muscat
Which athlete was awarded the title of International Wushu Federation Female Athlete of the Year?
Naorem Roshibina Devi
Who became the second Indian bowler to reach 500 Test wickets after Anil Kumble?
Ravindra Jadeja
In which event did Divyansh Singh Panwar secure his fourth World Cup gold?
10m air rifle
What is the name of the mascot for the Khelo India Winter Games 2024?
'Sheen-e She'
Who was honored with the 'Lifetime Achievement' award by the Sports Journalists Federation of India and Delhi Sports Journalists Association?
PT Usha
Study Notes
Sports Achievements
- Australia won the Under-19 Men's ODI World Cup in South Africa by beating India by 79 runs.
- R. Ashwin became the second Indian bowler to take 500 Test wickets, after Anil Kumble.
- Naorem Roshibina Devi won the prestigious title of International Wushu Federation Female Athlete of the Year.
- Divyansh Singh Panwar secured his fourth World Cup gold in the 10m air rifle event.
- PT Usha was honoured with the prestigious 'Lifetime Achievement' award.
- Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual gold medalist, was selected as a torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- Jasprit Bumrah became the first Indian pacer to reach No. 1 in ICC Test rankings, replacing Ravichandran Ashwin.
Events and Celebrations
- World Scout Day is celebrated on February 22nd, the birthday of Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting.
- World Peace and Understanding Day is celebrated on February 23rd.
- Central Excise Day is celebrated on February 24th.
- Financial Literacy Week 2024 is observed from February 26th to March 1st, with the theme "Make a Right Start: Become Financially Smart".
- World NGO Day is celebrated on February 27th, with the theme "Building a Sustainable Future: The Role of NGOs in Achieving the SDGs".
- National Protein Day is celebrated on February 27th, with the theme "Solve With Protein".
- National Science Day is celebrated on February 28th, with the theme "Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat".
Other Events
- The 2024 Hockey5s World Cup was held in Muscat, Oman, and the Netherlands won the first gold medal in both the women's and men's categories.
- The 4th Khelo India University Games 2023 was held in Guwahati, with the mascot 'Ashtalakshmi' (the vibrant butterfly).
- The 2024 Paris Olympics is scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 11.
Test your knowledge about important days in February such as World Scout Day, World Peace and Understanding Day, Central Excise Day, Financial Literacy Week, World NGO Day, and National Protein Day. Learn about the themes and significance of these days.
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