Daily Current Affairs : 24th February 2020 |Daily GK update Quiz

Exp. Saudi Arabia hosted the inaugural G20 finance ministers’ and central bank governors’ meeting on 22nd February. The ministers and governors came from G20 countries and invited countries, as well as heads of international and regional organizations.

The meeting was chaired by Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan and Ahmed Alkholifey.

Theme: “Realizing Opportunities of the 21st Century for All.”

Exp. Adline Castelino has been crowned as the winner of LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2020 competition. Pune’s Neha Jaiswal was crowned Miss Diva Runner-up.

Exp. Hrithik Roshan garnered the ‘Best Actor award’ for his film Super 30 at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival.

Exp. Veteran actor Manoj Kumar has been felicitated by the World Book of Records, London with the WBR Golden Era of Bollywood honour for being a legendary actor and for his contribution to Indian cinema.

Exp. FC Goa on 22nd February scripted history as the club became the first Indian team to qualify for the group stages of the AFC (Asian Football Confederation) Champions League.

Exp. The inaugural edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) was launched on 22nd February during a dazzling opening ceremony, with Prime Minster Narendra Modi too gracing the occasion with his virtual presence.

Exp. India’s 13-year old Grandmaster D Gukesh emerged champion in the 34th Cannes Open in Cannes, France on 23rd February, beating Harutyun Bargseghyan of the host nation in the final round to end with 7.5 points.

Exp. The 2020 Asian Wrestling Championships was held at the KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium, Indira Gandhi Arena, New Delhi in India. The event took place from February 18 to February 23.

Japan topped the medal tally with 16 medals( 8 Gold, 4 Silver, 4 Bronze).While India finished 3rd rank with  20 medals( 5 Gold, 6 Silver, 9 Bronze).

Exp. The Vice President of India Shri M Venkaiah Naidu released the book titled ‘Death- An Inside Story: A book for all those who shall’ authored by Jaggi Vasudev, but famously known as Sadhguru, Founder of Isha Foundation.

Exp. Central Excise Day is celebrated every year on February 24 across India to encourage the employees of excise department to carry out the central excise duty in a better way.