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176. Campi Flegrei, recently seen in news, is an active volcano located in

which country ?
(a) Italy
(b) Indonesia
(c) Chile
(d) Tonga

Ans – (a) Italy

• The strongest earthquake in decades recently hit Italy’s Campi Flegrei
supervolcano region.
• Campi Flegrei, located near Naples, is an active volcanic system with
multiple centers in a 12-15 km caldera formed 39,000 years ago.
• Unlike Mount Vesuvius, it is more active and expansive, with a third
under the Tyrrhenian Sea. The last eruption in 1538 created Monte
Nuovo. Restless since 1950, it poses significant geological risks.

177. Recently India bags how many medals at the Asian Arm-wrestling
Championship 2024 ?
(a) Seven
(b) Six
(c) Eight
(d) Nine

Ans – (a) Seven

• The Indian Armwrestlers performed creditably in the recently concluded
Asian Armwrestling Championship by winning seven medals-one gold and
six bronze.
• The Asian Armwrestling Championship was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
• Note - Shrimat Jha was the leading performer for India. He won the
sole gold medal for India in the left-hand para category.

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178. Which organization launches world’s first Rocket with 3D-printed
rocket engine ?
(a) DRDO
(b) ISRO
(c) Agnikul COSMOS
(d) NASA

Ans – (c) Agnikul COSMOS

• Chennai-based startup Agnikul Cosmos has launched the world’s first
space rocket with a single-piece three-dimensional (3(d) printed engine.
• Agnibaan is India’s first semi-cryogenic engine-powered rocket launch,
which was completely designed and manufactured indigenously.
• After four failed attempts, Agnikul succeeded in launching its own rocket
into space on its fifth attempt.

179. On which date ‘World No Tobacco Day’ 2024 is celebrated ?

(a) 31 May
(b) 30 May
(c) 01 June
(d) 29 May

Ans – (a) 31 May

• The world observes World No Tobacco day on 31 May every year. It is
observed every year to draw the attention of the public and the policy
makers to the global tobacco epidemic, and the preventable death and
disease it causes.
• The World Health Assembly of the World Health Organisation (WHO)
passed a resolution in 1988 to observe 31 May as World No Tobacco
Day.
• Theme - Protecting Children From Tobacco Industry Interference

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180. For the first time on which date ‘International Day of Potato’ 2024
is celebrated?
(a) 31 May
(b) 30 May
(c) 01 June
(d) 29 May

Ans – (b) 30 May

• The first International Day of Potato was observed on 30 May 2024.
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on 8 December
2023 to observe 30 May as the International Day of Potato.
• The United Nations passed the resolution at the request of the Food and
Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations.
• The theme of the first International Potato Day 2024 is : Harvesting,
diversity, feeding hope.

181. Who has been appointed as Chairman of the Staff Selection

Commission (SS(c) ?
(a) Rakesh Ranjan
(b) Aditi Chauhan
(c) Mahi Sharma
(d) Gopal Deshmukh

Ans – (a) Rakesh Ranjan

• Rakesh Ranjan, a 1992 batch IAS officer from Manipur Cadre, has been
appointed as Chairman of the Staff Selection Commission (SS(c) in the
rank and pay of Secretary to the Government of India.

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182. Who has been appointed as New Brand Ambassador of Muthoot
Pappachan Group ?
(a) Shahrukh Khan
(b) MS Dhoni
(c) Ranveer Singh
(d) Virat Kohli

Ans – (a) Shahrukh Khan

• The Muthoot Pappachan Group (MPG), popularly known as Muthoot Blue,
has announced the appointment of Shah Rukh Khan as its new brand
ambassador.
• Muthoot Pappachan Group is the promoter of leading Non-Banking
Financial Companies (NBFCs), including Muthoot FinCorp Limited (the
flagship company of the group), Muthoot Microfin Limited, Muthoot
Capital Services Limited, and Muthoot Housing Finance Company Limited.

183. Adani Ports will manage Dar es Salaam port

for 30 years in which country ?
(a) Myanmar
(b) India
(c) Tanzania
(d) Bangladesh

Ans – (c) Tanzania

• Recently, the Indian government-owned Indian Ports Global Ltd secured
a 10-year deal to manage and operate the Shahid Beheshti terminal of
Chabahar Port of Iran.
• An agreement was signed between the Tanzania Ports Authority and
Adani International Ports Holdings Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Adani Ports
and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ).

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184. From which country 100 tons of gold has been brought back to India
by RBI ?
(a) Britain
(b) France
(c) Canada
(d) Australia

Ans – (a) Britain

• Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has transferred 100 tonnes
of gold from its vaults in the UK to its domestic vaults in India. This is
the first time since early 1991 when such a large amount of precious
metal was added to India's stock.

Britain
• Capital: London
• Prime Minister : Rishi Sunak
• Currency: Pound sterling (GBP)

185. Who has received the Nelson Mandela Award for 2024 for the
promotion of health services by WHO ?
(a) NIMHANS
(b) Purnima Devi Burman
(c) Alok Shukla
(d) Jenny Erpenbeck

Ans – (a) NIMHANS

• National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS),
Bengaluru, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has been awarded with
the Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024 by the World
Health Organization (WHO).

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186. Where was the International Conference on Nuclear Security
(ICONS-2024) held recently ?
(a) Vienna
(b) Paris
(c) New York
(d) Geneva

Ans – (a) Vienna

• The IAEA's International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS)
2024, held in Vienna, highlighted nuclear waste concerns.
• Currently, 145 states report incidents of lost, stolen, or mishandled
nuclear materials to the IAEA.

187. Where has the world's highest observatory been inaugurated

recently?
(a) Chile
(b) India
(c) China
(d) Japan

Ans – (a) Chile

• The University of Tokyo has inaugurated the Atacama Observatory
(TAO), which has been awarded a Guinness World Record for being the
highest observatory in the world.
• TAO is situated at 5,640 meters above sea level on the summit of Cerro
Chajnantor in the Antofagasta Region of Chile.
• TAO features a 6.5-meter optical-infrared telescope aimed at exploring
the fundamental nature of the cosmos and expanding our knowledge of
the universe.

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188. Recently TCS company Partnered with which IIT to Develop India’s
1st Quantum Diamond Microchip Imager ?
(a) IIT Roorkee
(b) IIT Madras
(c) IIT Kanpur
(d) IIT Bombay

Ans – (d) IIT Bombay

• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has entered a strategic partnership
with the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-Bombay), to
develop India’s first Quantum Diamond Microchip Imager.
• This advanced sensing tool aims to revolutionize the examination of
semiconductor chips, reducing failures and enhancing the energy
efficiency of electronic devices.

189. Recently who has been Appointed as Brand Ambassador for Tobacco
Control ?
(a) Virat Kohli
(b) MS Dhoni
(c) PV Sindhu
(d) Saina Nehwal

Ans – (c) PV Sindhu

• Indian badminton maestro Ms. PV Sindhu was designated as the brand
ambassador for Tobacco Control.
• The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India,
organized an event to observe World No Tobacco Day 2024.
• This year’s theme, “Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry
Interference,” highlights the urgent need to shield youth from the
detrimental influences of tobacco consumption.

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190. Recently ‘Claudia Sheinbaum’ elected as First Woman President of
which country ?
(a) Belinz
(b) Canada
(c) Tanzania
(d) Mexico

Ans – (d) Mexico

• Mexico has elected a woman president for the first time in its 200-year
history.
• According to the provisional result of the Mexican election commission,
Claudia Shienbaum has taken an unassailable lead over her nearest
presidential rivals.
• Mexican President and mentor of Claudia Shienbaum, Andrés Manuel
López Obrador, congratulated Claudia on her victory.

191. From which country did India receive the highest Foreign Direct
Investment (FDI) in 2023-24 ?
(a) USA
(b) Singapore
(c) South Korea
(d) Britain

Ans – (b) Singapore

• India received the highest foreign direct investment (FDI) from
Singapore in 2023-24 even as overseas capital inflows into the country
contracted by about 3.5 per cent due to global economic uncertainties,
according to the latest government data.
Singapore
• Capital – Singapore
• Currency – Singapore Dollar
• Prime Minister – Lawrence Wong

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192. Recently first woman permanent representative of India to the
United Nations has retired , Who is she ?
(a) Ruchira Kamboj
(b) Akshata Krishnamurthy
(c) Geeta Gopinath
(d) Anshula Kant

Ans – (a) Ruchira Kamboj

• Senior diplomat Ruchira Kamboj, who made history after becoming the
first woman to become the Indian Ambassador to the United Nations,
retired on 1 June, after an illustrious career spanning nearly four
decades, she announced on Saturday.

United Nations
• Establishment – 24 October 1945
• Headquarters – New York, USA
• President – Antonio Guterres
• Member countries – 193

193. According to Bloomberg Billionaires Index, who has become the

richest person in Asia ?
(a) Mukesh Ambani
(b) Gautam Adani
(c) Shiv Nadar
(d) Ratan Tata

Ans – (b) Gautam Adani

• Billionaire Gautam Adani has once again surpassed Reliance Industries
head Mukesh Ambani to become the richest person in Asia after a surge
in stock price of the listed companies in his conglomerate, according to
Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

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194. Which is the first High Court in the country to launch menstrual
leave policy recently ?
(a) Bihar
(b) Goa
(c) Haryana
(d) Sikkim

Ans – The Sikkim High Court

• The Sikkim High Court has implemented a first-of-its-kind menstrual
leave policy, allowing women employees in its registry to take 2-3 days
of menstrual leave each month.
• The menstrual leave will be granted based on the prior recommendation
of the Medical Officer of the High Court and will not be deducted from
the employee’s overall leave account.
• The Sikkim High Court, which is the smallest in the country, has three
judges and nine officers in the registry, including one woman officer.

195. Recently which player received ICC ODI Player of

the Year 2023 award ?
(a) Rohit Sharma
(b) MS Dhoni
(c) Virat Kohli
(d) KL Rahul

Ans – (c) Virat Kohli

• Virat Kohli received the ICC ODI Player of the Year 2023 award and he
was also named in the ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year for 2023.
• Kohli has let the Indian cricket team win 2011 Cricket World Cup, 2013
ICC Champions Trophy and captained India to win ICC Test in 2017,
2018, and 2019.
• Kohli bagged the Arjuna Award in 2013, Padma Shri in 2017, and Khel
Ratna award in 2018.

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196. Which country will host the 81st
International Air Transport Association
(IAT(a) Annual General Meeting in 2025?
(a) United States
(b) United Kingdom
(c) China
(d) India

Ans – (d) India

• India is set to host the prestigious 81st IATA Annual General Meeting in
Delhi in 2025, marking its return after 42 years.
• This event, scheduled for June 8 to 10, brings together global aviation
leaders to address critical industry issues and highlights India's
significant growth in the aviation sector.

197. The Chang'e-6 mission was recently sent to the moon by which
country ?
(a) Japan
(b) China
(c) India
(d) France

Ans - (c) China

• Chang'e-6 is a Chinese lunar mission that successfully landed in the
southern pole-Aitken basin on the far side of the moon.
• It is the first unmanned mission to land on the far side of the moon,
with the goal of bringing back samples from the moon to Earth for
study.
• The Chang'e-6 mission includes four main modules: an orbiter, a lander,
an ascent vehicle, and a return module. It is the next mission after
Chang'e-5, which successfully returned samples from the moon to Earth
in 2020.

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198. Recently ‘Halla Tomasdottir’ elected as the President of which
country ?
(a) Iceland
(b) Mexico
(c) Surinam
(d) Tanzania

Ans – (a) Iceland

• Businesswoman and investor Halla Tomasdottir has been elected as
Iceland's seventh President. She will be sworn in on 1 August 2024 and
replace the incumbent president, Guana Johannesson.
• The President of Iceland has a term of four years.

Iceland
• Capital: Reykjavík
• Currency : Icelandic Króna
• Continent: Europe

199. Recently who became the brand ambassador of ‘Better Nutrition’

brand ?
(a) Virat Kohli
(b) Smriti Mandhana
(c) PV Sindhu
(d) MS Dhoni
Ans – (c) PV Sindhu
• In a significant move, PV Sindhu, the two-time Olympic medallist and
World Champion in badminton, has invested in Greenday’s ‘Better
Nutrition’ brand.
• Sindhu has also joined the startup as its brand ambassador, further
solidifying her commitment to the cause of tackling micronutrient
deficiencies in India.

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200. Which country has imposed ban on Israeli passport holders amid Gaza
conflict ?
(a) Myanmar
(b) Maldives
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Bhutan

Ans – (b) Maldives

• In response to growing public outrage over the Gaza conflict, the
Maldives government will bar Israeli citizens from entering the country,
which is famous for its luxurious resorts.
• The Cabinet plans to amend the law, create a subcommittee for
implementation, and President Mohammed Muizzu will appoint a special
envoy to lead Palestinian aid and fundraising efforts.
Maldives:
• Capital: Male
• Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa
• President: Mohammad Muizzu

201. On Which date ‘World Environment day is celebrated ?

(a) 03 June
(b) 04 June
(c) 05 June
(d) 06 June
Ans – (c) 05 June
• The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host World Environment Day 2024 with
a focus on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience.
• Theme - Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience.

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202. Recently who has been chosen for the prestigious Gudleppa Hallikeri
Award for 2024 ?
(a) Alok Shukla
(b) Purnima Burman
(c) Soumya Sarahi
(d) Siddhalinga Pattanashetti

Ans – (d) Siddhalinga Pattanashetti

• Poet and playwright Siddhalinga Pattanashetti has been chosen for the
prestigious Gudleppa Hallikeri Award for 2024 by the Gudleppa Hallikeri
Memorial Foundation, Hosaritti (Haveri District).
• This is the 19th award and will be presented in the honour of the birth
anniversary of Gudleppa Hallikeri on 6 June.
• People who have made important contributions to literature, society, or
social service are recognized with the Gudleppa Hallikeri Award. It was
named for a famous freedom fighter named Gudleppa Hallikeri who
believed in the same things that Mahatma Gandhi did.

203. Which university become the first according to QS World University

Rankings 2025 ?
(a) Imperial College London
(b) Harvard University
(c) University of Oxford
(d) Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Ans – (d) Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• The much-awaited QS World University Rankings 2025 have been
announced, featuring an impressive 1,500 universities across 105 higher
education systems.
• This year’s ranking stands as the largest ever, underscoring the global
commitment to academic excellence and innovation.

204. Recently which country establishes National Space Agency with a

name ‘KASA’ ?
(a) South Korea
(b) North Korea
(c) Iran
(d) Taiwan

Ans – (a) South Korea

• South Korea has officially launched its space agency, the Korea
AeroSpace Administration (KASA), to lead policy and industrial
development in its aerospace sector.
• The new agency is based in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province, with an
annual budget of 758.9 billion won ($556 million).

205. Recently, NASA collaborated with which space agency to develop a

standardized time system for the moon ?
(a) ISRO
(b) ESA
(c) JAXA
(d) CNSA

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Ans – (b) ESA
• NASA and the European Space Agency (ES(a) are collaborating to create
a standardized lunar time system for the Artemis program, which aims
to return humans to the moon.
• This initiative addresses the need for unified timekeeping to coordinate
international and private lunar missions.
• With upcoming missions from China, India, and private companies, a
common lunar time system is essential for successful operation and
coordination.

206. Recently the first astro-tourism event (Nakshatra Sabh(a) was held
at which city ?
(a) Mussoorie
(b) New Delhi
(c) Kochi
(d) Bangalore
Ans – (a) Mussoorie
• In order to boost tourism in the state, the Uttarakhand government
organized a first-of-its-kind Astro-tourism named ‘Nakshatra Sabha’ in
Mussoorie.
• The first astro-tourism event was held at Mussoorie City, also famous
as the Queen of the Hills, on 1 and 2 June 2024.
• The event was held at the George Everest Peak, which is popular
amongst tourists as it offers spectacular views of the Doon Valley and
the snow-clad Himalayan mountains.

207. Recently Bihar’s Nagi & Nakti Bird Sanctuaries

takes India’s Ramsar site , As of 5 June 2024
how many Ramsar Sites are there in India?
(a) 82
(b) 89
(c) 80
(d) 85

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• Both the sites are man-made and situated in the Jhajha forest range of
Jamui district of Bihar.
• Bihar now has three wetland sites under the Ramsar convention, and the
total number of Ramsar sites in the country has increased to 82.

208. Which countries have been elected by the United Nations General
Assembly as the new non-permanent members of the United Nations
Security Council ?
(a) Pakistan & Greece
(b) Somalia & Denmark
(c) Panama
(d) All of the Above

Ans – (d) All of the Above

• The United Nations General Assembly has elected Pakistan, Somalia,
Panama, Denmark, and Greece as the new non-permanent members of
the United Nations Security Council.
• Two-year term starting 1 January 2025.
• The election to elect five new members of the UN Security Council was
held on 6 June 2024 in the UN’s headquarters in New York , the United
States of America.

209. Mount Kanlaon, recently seen in the news, is located in which

country?
(a) Mexico
(b) Philippines
(c) Indonesia
(d) Chile

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Ans – (b) Philippines
• Hundreds sheltered in evacuation centers after Mount Kanlaon erupted in
the central Philippines.
• Mount Kanlaon, a 2435m stratovolcano on Negros Island, is the highest
mountain on the island and part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.

210. Sarabjot Singh, who was seen in news in June 2024 for achieving a
remarkable achievement, is associated with which of the following
sport?
(a) Tennis
(b) Shooting
(c) Badminton
(d) Wushu

Ans – (b) Shooting

• Indian shooter Sarabjot Singh won the gold medal in the men’s 10m air
pistol event at the ISSF World Cup 2024 in Munich, Germany.
• He won the first medal for India in the event. Singh scored 242.7 to
win the gold medal in the final.

211. Which state has recently signed an agreement with the World Bank
to tackle air pollution ?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Bihar
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Haryana

Ans – (d) Haryana

• Haryana Chief Secretary T V S N Prasad recently said the state
government will soon launch a World Bank-funded Rs 10,000 crore
project to tackle air pollution.

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• This project will be implemented phase wise first in the districts falling
in the National Capital Region (NCR) and later it will be implemented in
the entire state.

212. In which Lok Sabha constituency did NOTA create a record with
2.18 lakh voters opting for it?
(a) Bhopal
(b) Jabalpur
(c) Gwalior
(d) Indore

Ans – (b) Indore (Madhya Pradesh)

• In the Lok Sabha elections 2024, more than 2 lakh votes were cast on
'NOTA' in the Indore seat of Madhya Pradesh.
• After the order of the Supreme Court, NOTA was introduced in 2013.
• This is a new record for the highest number of votes received by NOTA
(2,18,674). BJP's Shankar Lalwani registered the biggest victory on this
seat.

213. Which country's cosmonaut became the first person to spend 1,000
cumulative days in space?
(a) United States
(b) Russia
(c) China
(d) Japan

Ans – (b) Russia

• Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko achieved the milestone of spending
1,000 cumulative days in space, marking a significant achievement in
space exploration.

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214. On which date ‘World Food Safety Day’ 2024 is celebrated ?
(a) 08 June
(b) 07 June
(c) 06 June
(d) 09 June

Ans – (b) 07 June

• World Food Safety Day is an annual event celebrated on June 7th.
• It aims to raise awareness about the importance of food safety and
promote actions to prevent, detect, and manage foodborne risks.
• Theme - "Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected."

215. The Asian Paralympic Committee (AP(c) announced the inclusion of

armwrestling as an official sport in Asian Youth Para Games 2025.
Which country will host Asian Youth Para Games 2025?
(a) India
(b) Uzbekistan
(c) Kazakhstan
(d) China

Ans – (b) Uzbekistan

• The Asian Paralympic Committee (AP(c) announced the inclusion of
armwrestling as an official sport in the upcoming Asian Youth Para
Games.
• The Games will take place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan in September-
October 2025.

216. Recently who has been appointed as new crown prince of Kuwait ?
(a) Sheikh Meshal
(b) Sheikh Sabah
(c) Al Mashruf Ali
(d) Mohammad Salman Ali

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Ans – (b) Sheikh Sabah
• Sheikh Meshal recently dissolved parliament for as many as four years
amid the widespread political dysfunction that’s gripped Kuwait.
• Kuwait Emir named the small nation’s new crown prince, nearly six months
after he took the throne.
• Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Sabah will become next in line to the throne.

217. What is the name of the first pre-monsoon cyclone of 2024 in the
Bay of Bengal, make landfall on 26 May 2024?
(a) Cyclone Fani
(b) Cyclone Amphan
(c) Cyclone Yaas
(d) Cyclone Remal

Ans – (d) Cyclone Remal

• Cyclone Remal is the first pre-monsoon cyclone of 2024 in the Bay of
Bengal. The landfall is expected between Sagar Island (West Bengal) and
Khepupara (Bangladesh) on May 26, 2024.
• The name ‘Remal’ originates from Oman and means ‘sand’ in Arabic.

218. Which prestigious award did

“SUNFLOWERS WERE THE FIRST ONES
TO KNOW” win at the 77th Cannes Film
Festival?
(a) Palme d’Or
(b) La Cinef Award for Best Short
(c) Best Director Award
(d) Jury Prize

• “SUNFLOWERS WERE THE FIRST ONES TO KNOW,” directed by

Chidanand Naik, won the Cannes’ La Cinef Award for Best Short at the
77th Cannes Film Festival.

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• La Cinef is a section of the Cannes Film Festival that encourages new
talents and recognizes films from film schools globally.

219. What amount did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approve to
transfer as surplus to the Central Government for the accounting
year 2023-24?
(a) Rs 1.5 Lakh crore
(b) Rs 1.85 Lakh crore
(c) Rs 2.11 Lakh crore
(d) Rs 2.82 Lakh crore

Ans – (c) Rs 2.11 Lakh crore

• RBI approve the transfer of Rs 2.11 Lakh Crore as surplus to the
Government

220. In May 2024, which company exported its

first-ever consignment of 100 octane
premium fuel ‘XP100’ to Sri Lanka?
(a) Hindustan Petroleum
(b) Indian Oil Corporation
(c) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
(d) Reliance Petroleum

Ans - (b) Indian Oil Corporation

• Sri Lanka will soon receive the first consignment of XP100, a premium
100-octane petrol developed by Indian Oil Corporation to enhance the
performance of high-end luxury cars and bikes.
• The fuel, shipped from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust in Mumbai, provides
faster acceleration, easier drive ability, better fuel economy and lower
emissions, providing better engine performance and longevity.

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221. Buddha Purnima, or Buddha Jayanti or Vesak, is an annual celebration
observed on the first full moon of the Hindu calendar month
Vaishakha. This significant day commemorates the birth of Lord
Gautam Buddh. This year celebrated the _________ birth
anniversary of Gautama Buddha.
(a) 2486th
(b) 2586th
(c) 2686th
(d) 2576th

Ans - (b) 2586th

• 23 May – 2586th birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha
• Buddha Purnima, or Buddha Jayanti or Vesak, is an annual celebration
observed on the first full moon of the Hindu calendar month Vaishakha.
• Buddhists worldwide celebrate Buddha Purnima with great fervour. This
year, Buddha Purnima observed on 23rd May (Thursday).

222. In which country the second AI Security Summit held in May 2024 ?
(a) Brazil
(b) Italy
(c) Russia
(d) South Korea

Ans – (d) South Korea

• AI Security Summit 2024 was held in Seoul, South Korea from 21 and
22 May 2024.
• This is a global summit on AI security issues in which safe and better
use of AI is discussed.
• Last year the AI Security Summit was held in Britain, which was the
first edition.

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• Former Google researcher and "Godfather of AI" Geoffrey Hinton said
the technology poses a more immediate threat to the world than climate
change.

223. Who has won the gold medal in the women’s 40kg category at the
IWF World Youth Championships?
(a) Mirabai Chanu
(b) Karnam Malleswari
(c) Kunjarani Devi
(d) Preetismita Bhoi

Ans – (d) Preetismia Bhoi

• Preetismita Bhoi from Odisha won gold in the Women’s 40kg Clean & Jerk
at the 2024 IWF World Youth Championships in Lima, Peru.

224. Which channel will launch two artificial intelligence (AI) anchors,
Krish and Bhoomi, on 26 May 2024 ?
(a) DD Kisan
(b) ABP News
(c) NDTV
(d) Aaj Tak

Ans – (a) DD Kisan

• The government of India-run public broadcaster Doordarshan has
announced that its channel DD Kisan will launch two artificial intelligence
(AI) anchors, Krish and Bhoomi, on 26 May 2024.
• The DD Kisan channel was launched on 26 May 2015 and is celebrating
the 9th year of its foundation.
• From 26 May 2024, the DD Kisan channel will become the first
government TV channel to use AI anchors.

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225. What prestigious award did Arti, Pink E-Rickshaw driver from Uttar
Pradesh win on 22 May 2024?
(a) Nobel Peace Prize
(b) Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award
(c) International Women of Courage Award
(d) Global Humanitarian Award

Ans - (b) Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award

• An 18-year-old woman E-rickshaw driver
from the Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh,
Arti, has been conferred with the Amal
Clooney Women's Empowerment Award by the
King of the United Kingdom, Charles III. The
award ceremony was held at Buckingham
Palace, London, England.
• Arti arrived at Buckingham Palace in a Pink E-rickshaw, which she
received under the Mission Shakti scheme of the Uttar Pradesh
government.

226. According to a recent report by the Wildlife Institute of India,

which state has the maximum number of Gangetic dolphins in India?
(a) Uttarakhand
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Bihar
(d) Madhya Pradesh

Ans – (b) Uttar Pradesh

• According to the Wildlife Institute of India, about 4,000 dolphins
inhabit the Ganga and its tributaries, with Uttar Pradesh home to
approximately 2,000.
• To protect these dolphins, the UP government declared a Dolphin
Sanctuary in Chambal, where 111 dolphins have been recorded.

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• The Namami Gange initiative aims to stabilize and double the dolphin
population by 2030, integrating pollution control, wetland conservation,
and public participation.

227. German writer Jenny Erpenbach and translator Michael Hoffman have
received the International Booker Prize for which story?
(a) Uriege Nameun Dan Hanbeonui Gihoeeyo
(b) Ije Naenwa
(c) Throne
(d) Kairos

Ans - (d) Kairos

• German author Jenny Erpenbeck and translator Michael Hofmann won the
International Booker Prize for fiction “Kairos,” the story of a tangled
love affair during the final years of East Germany’s existence.

228. Recently in which state ‘Buddhist festival Saga Dawa’ is celebrated ?

(a) Nagaland
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Assam
(d) Sikkim

Ans – (d) Sikkim

• Sikkim is celebrating the festival of Saga Dawa on 23 May 2023 on the
occasion of Buddha Purnima.
• The Buddhist across the world are celebrating the Buddha purnima which
marks the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama as Lord Buddha.
• The Saga Dawa, also known as the 'Triple Blessed Festival', falls
annually on the 15th day of the fourth month of the Tibetan Buddhist
calendar.

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229. Recently the Indian athletic contingent finished the ‘first Asian Relay
Championships’ with how many medals ?
(a) Three
(b) Four
(c) Nine
(d) One

Ans – (a) Three

• The Indian athletic contingent finished the first Asian Relay
Championships with three medals -one gold and two silver.
• The first Asian Relay Championships was held in Bangkok, Thailand, on
20 and 21 May 2024.

230. Which Indian-origin professor was recently awarded the prestigious

Shaw Prize in Astronomy ?
(a) Abhilash kant
(b) Surekha Yadav
(c) Shrinivas R Kulkarni
(d) Shakshi Singh

Ans – (c) Shrinivas R Kulkarni

• Shrinivas R. Kulkarni, an astronomy professor with Indian roots who now
lives in the US, has been given the prestigious Shaw Prize in Astronomy
for 2024.
• He is known for being one of the first people to study millisecond
pulsars.

231. Which country will host the AFC Women's Asia Cup 2026 ?
(a) India
(b) Japan
(c) Malaysia
(d) Australia

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Ans – (d) Australia
• The Asian Football Confederation (AF(c) has recently announced the
hosts of the 2026 and 2029 Women's Asian Cup.
• This tournament will be hosted by Australia in the year 2026 and by
Uzbekistan in the year 2029.
• This was announced by the AFC Executive Committee at a meeting held
in Bangkok, Thailand.

232. Who is the oldest Indian woman to conquer Mount Everest recently ?
(a) Jyoti Ratre
(b) Soni Kumari
(c) Sonakshi Sinha
(d) Arunima Choudhary

Ans – (a) Jyoti Ratre

• Recently, mountaineer Jyoti Ratre has become the oldest Indian woman
to conquer Mount Everest. 55-year-old Ratre is a resident of Madhya
Pradesh.
• Earlier, on May 19, 2018, 53-year-old Sangeeta Bahl became the
'oldest Indian woman to climb Mount Everest’.
• This was Ratre's second attempt to climb the world's highest peak. In
the year 2023, he had to return from 8,160 meters due to bad
weather.

233. Sachin Sarjerao Khilari, who was seen in news in May 2024 for
achieving a remarkable achievement, is associated with which of the
following sport?
(a) Tennis
(b) Shotput
(c) Shooting
(d) Wushu

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Ans – (b) Shotput
• In Para Athletics, India’s Sachin Sarjerao Khilari clinched the gold medal
in the men’s shot put at the World Para Athletics Championship in Kobe,
Japan.
• He also set a new Asian record with a throw of 16.30 metres in the F46
category, to defended his title at the world championships.

234. On which date ‘International Day for Biological Diversity’ 2024 is

celebrated ?
(a) 19 May
(b) 20 May
(c) 21 May
(d) 22 May

Ans – (d) 22 May

• The day seeks to raise awareness about the natural world's importance
as a major source of water, food, medicines, clothes, fuel, shelter, and
energy for human beings.
• The theme for 2024 - ‘Be Part of the Plan’

235. In the 2024 WEF Travel & Tourism Development Index, what position
did India achieve?
(a) 29th
(b) 39th
(c) 49th
(d) 59th

Ans - (b) 39th

• The Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024 (TTDI) is published by
the World Economic Forum on May 21, 2024. India’s rank on the TTDI
2024 has improved to 39th place
• India was the topmost-ranked country in South Asia.

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Top Country
• United States of America -score of 5.24

236. Recently General To Lam is elected as the new president of which

country ?
(a) Iceland
(b) Vietnam
(c) Cambodia
(d) Loas

Ans – (b) Vietnam

• General To Lam was elected as the new president of Vietnam by the
Vietnamese parliament on 22 May 2024.
• To Lam, who was the public security minister, was removed from his post
as minister by the Vietnamese parliament before being elected president.
• Vietnam is ruled by one party the Communist Party of Vietnam.

237. Which of the following is ready to launch the “PREFIRE” mission to

study Earth's polar region?
(a) NASA
(b) ISRO
(c) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
(d) Romanian Space Agency

Ans – (a) NASA

• NASA is ready to launch a “PREFIRE” mission to study Earth's polar
region.
• The main aim of the mission is to study the Arctic and Antarctic
regions.

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238. Which company manufactures the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine?
(a) Serum Institute of India
(b) Novavax
(c) Bharat BioTech
(d) Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Ans – (a) Serum Institute of India

• The Serum Institute of India (SII) has begun exporting the
‘R21/Matrix-M’ malaria vaccine to Africa to combat the disease.
• This new vaccine, recommended by WHO, joins the RTS,S/AS01
vaccine.
• Developed by Oxford University’s Jenner Institute and SII, it received
support from EDCTP, Wellcome Trust, and EIB.
• Affordable and effective, it’s approved for children and licensed in
multiple African countries, marking a significant step in global malaria
prevention efforts.

239. Which European country has recently granted country status to

Palestine ?
(a) Norway, Ireland and Spain
(b) Norway, Portugal and France
(c) Germany, Greece and Italy
(d) Norway, Portugal and Spain

Ans – (a) Norway, Ireland and Spain

• Norway, Ireland and Spain recently granted statehood status to
Palestine in a historic move.
• In protest against this decision, Israel has ordered the recall of its
ambassadors from Norway and Ireland.
• Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said in his decision that it
will be officially announced from May 28.

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240. Who won the gold medal in the women's F51 club throw event at the
World Para Athletic Championships 2024?
(a) Bhavina Patel
(b) Aruna Tanwar
(c) Ekta Bhayan
(d) Prachi Yadav
Ans – (a) Norway, Ireland and Spain

• India’s Ekta Bhyan has secured a gold medal with a season’s best throw
of 20.12 metres in the women’s F51 club throw competition at the World
Para Athletic Championships at Kobe in Japan.

241. Recently Elon Musk introduced SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet

service in which country ?
(a) Indonesia
(b) Nepal
(c) India
(d) Sri Lanka

Ans – (a) Indonesia

• Elon Musk, accompanied by key Indonesian government representatives,
inaugurated Starlink services at a community health center in Bali.
• The event highlighted the significance of internet connectivity,
particularly in underserved areas, for sectors like healthcare and
education.
• Capital: Jakarta
• Currency : Indonesian Rupiah

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242. Who became the first Indian space tourist
aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard
spacecraft?
(a) Rakesh Sharma
(b) Gopi Thotakura
(c) Kalpana Chawla
(d) Sunita Williams

Ans – (b) Gopi Thotakura

• Gopi Thotakura from Andhra Pradesh became the first Indian space
tourist and the second Indian to venture into space on Blue Origin’s NS-
25 mission
• Note - Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian citizen to
fly to space in 1984.

243. Recently who has taken charge as the

acting president of Iran ?
(a) Mohammad Mokhber
(b) Ebrahim Raisi
(c) Hossein Amir-Abdollahian
(d) Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Ans – (a) Mohammad Mokhber

• According to Iran's constitution, in case of the president's death, the
vice president assumes the office until a new President is elected.
• Hence, Iranian vice president Mohammad Mokhber has taken charge as
the acting president of Iran.
• Acting Foreign Minister - Ali Bagheri Kani has been appointed as the
acting foreign minister of Iran after the death of Hossein Amir-
Abdollahian.

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244. In May 2024, Lai Ching-te was sworn in as president of which
country?
(a) South Korea
(b) Maldives
(c) Bhutan
(d) Taiwan

Ans - (d) Taiwan

• William Lai Ching-te was sworn in as the new president of the Republic
of China or Taiwan on 20 May 2024. It marks the third consecutive
term for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party.
• The outgoing president, Tsai-Ing Wen, was also from the Democratic
Progressive Party.
• Lai Ching-te was the vice president under the Tsai-Ing Wen
administration.

245. When is National Anti-Terrorism Day celebrated in India?

(a) May 21
(b) June 15
(c) July 4
(d) August 10

Ans (a) - May 21

• In India, Anti-Terrorism Day is observed on 21 May to mark the
assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi by a suicide bomber
of the Liberation Tiger of Tamil Elam (LTTE), Kalaivani Rajaratnam alias
Dhanu on 21 May 1991, during an election campaign at Sriperumbudur, a
village near Chennai.
• He became the youngest PM of India. His tenure lasted from 1984-89.

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246. In which event did Deepthi Jeevanji win the gold medal at the World
Para Athletics Championships 2024?
(a) 100m
(b) 200m
(c) 400m
(d) 800m

Ans (c) - 400m

• Tha Hangzhou Asian Games Paralympics champion Deepthi Jeevanji won
the first gold for India at the World Para Athletics Championship. She
broke the world record of American Breanna Clark’s record of 55.12
seconds in 400 meters T 20 events. Deepthi Jeevanji broke the record
with a time of 55.07 seconds.
• India has won five medals so far in the championships: 2 gold, 3 silver,
and 2 bronze.

247. Who received the first stamp commemorating 200 years of Indian
Origin Tamils in Sri Lanka?
(a) BK Shivani
(b) Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev
(c) Ram badhracharya
(d) Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Ans – (d) Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

• Sri Sri Ravi Shankar received the first stamp marking 200 years of
Indian Origin Tamils in Sri Lanka.
• The stamp was presented by the Governor of the Eastern Province,
Senthil Thondaman.
• The release symbolizes recognition for the historically neglected Indian-
origin Tamil community in Sri Lanka.

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248. On which date ‘World Hypertension Day’ 2024 is celebrated ?
(a) 17 May
(b) 16 May
(c) 15 May
(d) 20 May

Ans – (a) 17 May

• The world observes 17 May as World Hypertension Day. The day is
observed to raise public awareness about hypertension as a silent but
deadly public health issue.
• Theme - "Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live
Longer!"

249. The United Nations has revised its growth rate forecast for the
Indian economy in 2024(January- December) to what per cent ?
(a) 6.9 %
(b) 6.7 %
(c) 8.8 %
(d) 6.10%

Ans – (a) 6.9 %

• The United Nations has revised its growth rate forecast for the Indian
economy in 2024(Janauary- December) to 6.9 per cent.
• The January report of the UN World Economic Situation and Prospects
(WESP) 2024 had predicted a growth rate of 6.2 percent which has now
been revised to 6.9%.

250. Which country recently unveiled the world’s first 6G device ?

(a) Japan
(b) China
(c) Russia
(d) India

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Ans – (a) Japan
• A Japanese consortium unveiled the world’s first high-speed 6G
prototype gadget, surpassing 5G by 20 times.
• 6G is still in developmental stages and not ready for commercial use.
Despite its impressive speeds, there are inherent drawbacks in network
technology.

Japan
• Capital: Tokyo
• Prime minister: Fumio Kishida
• Currency: Japanese yen (¥)

251. On which date International Museum Day 2024 is celebrated ?

(a) 18 May
(b) 19 May
(c) 20 May
(d) 21 May

Ans – (a) 18 May

• International Museum Day, celebrates museums as key educators and
preservers of culture and history.
• The 2024 theme, "Museums for Education and Research,

252. Recently, world’s highest competition pool has been opened in which
country ?
(a) Nepal
(b) Myanmar
(c) Bhutan
(d) Bangladesh

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Ans – (c) Bhutan
• The world's tallest competitive swimming pool was inaugurated in Bhutan,
located at an elevation of 2,400 meters.

253. Recently, which two countries have signed an agreement to jointly

develop interceptors for hypersonic missiles ?
(a) United States and Japan
(b) China and Russia
(c) India and Japan
(d) Russia and India

Ans – (a) United States and Japan

• Japan and the U.S. signed a contract to develop interceptors for
hypersonic missiles by the 2030s, costing over $3 billion.
• Announced in August, the plan addresses the rapid advancements in
missile technology around Japan. Japan allocated ¥75 billion ($480
million) for 2024 development.
• Hypersonic missiles’ speed and irregular trajectories make them difficult
to intercept. Japan’s defense budget increased amid rising tensions with
China and North Korea.

254. Recently Which country became the 1st country to lose all their
glaciers ?
(a) Norway
(b) Finland
(c) Scotland
(d) Venezuela

Ans – (d) Venezuela

• Venezuela is the first modern country to lose all of its glaciers, which is
a huge change in the environment.

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• New research shows that the Humboldt glacier in the Andes, which used
to be very big, has shrunk to less than 2 hectares, which means it is no
longer a glacier but an ice field.
• Capital: Caracas
• Currency: Venezuelan bolívar
• President: Nicolás Maduro

255. According to Bloomberg Billionaires Index how many Indians included

in the list of World's 15 Super Rich Person List ?
(a) 01
(b) 02
(c) 05
(d) 01

Ans – (b) 02
• Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani have been included in the top 15
world’s super-rich list of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
• Mukesh Ambai, with a wealth of $110 billion, is ranked 12th on the list.
• Gautam Adani, who has a wealth of $100 billion, has been ranked 14th
on the list.

256. On which date ‘World Refugee Day’ 2024 is celebrated ?

(a) 19 May
(b) 20 May
(c) 21 May
(d) 18 May

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Ans – (b) 20 May
• Every year, 20 May is observed as World Refugee Day.
• The theme for the 2024 World Refugee Day is: Hope Away from Home

257. Recently two-time world champions Nikhat Zareen and Minakshi won
two gold medals for India in the 3rd Elorda Cup 2024 , Elorda Cup
was held in ?
(a) Astana
(b) Paris
(c) New Delhi
(d) London

Ans – (a) Astana

• Two-time world champions Nikhat Zareen and Minakshi won two gold
medals for India in the 3rd Elorda Cup 2024. The Indian contingent
finished the Elorda Cup with 12 medals—2 gold, 2 silver, and 8 bronze.
• The 3rd Elorda Cup was held in Kazakhstan's capital city of Astana.

258. Who won the Men’s doubles title at the Thailand Open 2024
Badminton tournament?
(a) Lu Ming-Che and Tang Kai-Wei
(b) Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi
(c) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag
Shetty
(d) Lee Yong Dae and Yoo Yeon Seong

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Ans – (c) Bangkok
• The world no 3 ranked Indian badminton pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
and Chirag Shetty won the Thailand Open 2024 badminton men’s doubles
title by defeating the Chinese duo of Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi in the
final played on 19 May 2024.
• The victory in the Thailand Open was the second title of the 2024
season for the Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag
Shetty. They won the French Open Title in March 2024.

259. Recently who won the men & women’s single title of the Italian Open
tennis tournament, 2024 ?
(a) Alexander Zverev & Iga Swiatek
(b) Alexander Zverev & Aryna Sabalenka
(c) Nicolas Jarry & Iga Swiatek
(d) Nicolas Jarry & Aryna Sabalenka
Ans – (a) Alexander Zverev & Iga Swiatek
• Alexander Zverev won the single title of the Italian Open tennis
tournament, while the women’s singles title was won by the world no.1
player Iga Swiatek. This was the second Italian open title for Alexander
Zeverv, while it was the third Italian title for Iga Swiatek.
• The 81st Italian Open was held in Rome, the capital of Italy, from 6 -
19 May, 2024.The Italian Open is for both men’s and women’s tennis
players.
• The Italian Open is the ATP Masters 1000 championship for the men’s
and is a WTA 1000 event for the women’s tennis title.

260. Recently who has been elected as the President of the Confederation
of Indian Industry (CII) for 2024-25 ?
(a) Nina Singh
(b) Ravneet Kaur
(c) R Dinesh
(d) Sanjiv Puri

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Ans – (d) Sanjiv Puri
• Chairman and Managing Director of ITC, Sanjiv Puri, has been elected as
the President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for 2024-
25.
• Sanjiv Puri replaces R Dinesh, Chairman of TVS Supply Chain Solutions
as the President of CII.
• Rajiv Memani has been appointed as the new President-Designate, and R
Mukundan has been elected as the new Vice President of the CII for
2024-25

261. On which date ‘World Bee Day’ 2024 is celebrated ?

(a) 19 May
(b) 20 May
(c) 21 May
(d) 18 May

Ans – (b) 20 May

• World Bee Day, observed on May 20, marks the birth anniversary of
Anton Janša, a pioneer in beekeeping. Established by the United Nations
in 2017, this day highlights the critical role of bees in ensuring food
security, biodiversity, and sustainable agriculture.
• The theme for World Bee Day 2024 is “Bee engaged with Youth.”

262. Who has topped Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth
time?
(a) Jon Rahm
(b) Lionel Messie
(c) leBron James
(d) Cristiano Ronaldo

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Ans – (d) Cristiano Ronaldo
• Cristiano Ronaldo, despite nearing
the twilight of his career, has
secured the top spot on Forbes’
list of the world’s highest-paid
athletes.
• According to Forbes, Ronaldo
amassed an astonishing $260
million over the past year. This
figure includes $200 million from
his contract with Saudi club Al-
Nassr and an additional $60 million from off-field activities.

263. Which country was declared the host of the Women’s World Cup
2027 ?
(a) Brazil
(b) India
(c) Australia
(d) South Africa

Ans – (a) Brazil

• Brazil was declared the host of the 2027 Women’s World Cup at the
FIFA Congress, beating the joint bid of Belgium, Netherlands, and
Germany. Brazil secured 119 votes against 78 for the European bid.
• The decision followed a FIFA technical evaluation favoring Brazil. Brazil’s
bid featured purpose-built stadiums and strong commercial backing.
• The U.S. and Mexico had withdrawn their joint bid to focus on the 2031
tournament.

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264. Who is set for appointment as Taiwan’s President?
(a) Lee Hsien Loong
(b) Xi Jinping
(c) Moon Jae-in
(d) Lai Ching-te

Ans (d) - Lai Ching-te

• President-elect Lai Ching-te of Taiwan, the current Vice President, will
take oath after winning the presidential election in January.
• -Lai Ching-te, aged 64, has pledged to work towards national prosperity
and to maintain the status quo across the Taiwan Strait, emphasizing
diplomacy and stability.

Taiwan
• Capital: Taipei City
• Currency: New Taiwan dollar

265. On May 15, Prime Minister Robert Fico was injured in a shooting
incident in Handelova and was hospitalized. He is PM of which
country?
(a) Finland
(b) Romania
(c) Luxembourg
(d) Slovakia

Ans (d) - Slovakia

• Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico injured in shooting incident.
• On May 15, Slovakia's four-time Prime Minister Robert Fico was injured
in a shooting incident in Handelova and was hospitalized.

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266. Which director’s film ‘Manthan’ is set to be screened at the Cannes
Film Festival on 18 May 2024?
(a) Satyajit Ray
(b) Shyam Benegal
(c) Rajkumar Hirani
(d) Mira Nair

Ans (d) – Shyam Benegal

• Director Shyam Benegal’s film ‘Manthan,’ inspired by the milk cooperative
movement of Verghese Kurien, will be screened at the Cannes Film
Festival on 18 May 2024.

267. The United Arab Emirates has recently launched a new visa program
offering long-term residency to individuals who significantly
contribute to environmental protection and sustainability efforts.
What is the name of this Visa?
(a) Silver residency Visa
(b) Green Visa
(c) Green Residency Visa
(d) Blue Residency Visa

Ans (d) – Blue Residency Visa

• The United Arab Emirates has launched a 10-year Blue Residency visa
for individuals who have made ‘exceptional efforts and contributions to
protecting the environment, whether marine or land’.
• The 10-year Blue Residency Visa aims to attract and retain global
leaders in environmental research, activism, and technological solutions.

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268. National Endangered Species Day is observed every year on the third
Friday of the month of May. This year, National Endangered Species
Day celebrated on May 17. What is the theme of National
Endangered Species Day 2024?
(a) Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration
(b) Wildlife Without Borders
(c) Life below water: for people and planet
(d) Celebrate Saving Species

Ans (d) – Celebrate Saving Species

• National Endangered Species Day is observed
every year on the third Friday of the month of
May. This year, National Endangered Species
Day celebrated on May 17.
• Theme 2024 – Celebrate Saving Species.

269. Who has been elected as the President the Supreme Court Bar
Association (SCBA)?
(a) Abhishek Manu Singhvi
(b) Pradeep Kumar Rai
(c) Adish C Aggarwala
(d) Kapil Sibal

Ans (d) – Kapil Sibal

• Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal has won the election for the President post
of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA).
• This is the fourth time, Kapil Sibal will serve as the president of the
SCBA.

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270. Animesh Kujur, who was seen in news in May 2024 for achieving a
remarkable achievement, is associated with which of the following
sport?
(a) Tennis
(b) Shotput
(c) Sprinter
(d) Wushu

Ans (c) – Sprinter

• Animesh Kujur won Gold at 200m sprint event in Federation Cup
• 20-year-old, Animesh Kujur bagged 200m gold at the Federation Cup in
Bhubaneshwar, Odisha.

271. Which company has signed a deal with the Athletics Federation of
India to become its official kit sponsor?
(a) Nike
(b) PUMA India
(c) Adidas
(d) Reebok
Ans (b) – PUMA India
• PUMA India has signed a deal with the Athletics Federation of India to
become its official kit sponsor.

272. World Telecommunication Day is observed every year on which day?

(a) 16 May
(b) 17 May
(c) 18 May
(d) 19 May
Ans (b) – 17 May
• World Telecommunication Day is observed every year on May 17 to
honour the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
• Theme 2024 – Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development

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273. Kamla Beniwal, who died recently, belongs to which field?
(a) Literature
(b) Politics
(c) Sculptor
(d) Social Worker

Ans (b) – Politics

• Rajasthan’s first woman minister, Kamla Beniwal passed away at the age
of 97.
• During her long political career, Kamla Beniwal, who was associated with
the Congress party, held many constitutional posts.
• At the age of 27, she became Rajasthan’s first woman minister and held
diverse portfolios during her Assembly tenures in Rajasthan, with the
last being as deputy CM in the first Ashok Gehlot government in 2003.
• Subsequently, she held the post of Governor in Tripura, Gujarat and
Mizoram.

274. Which country has become the country with the highest data center
capacity in the Asia-Pacific region, surpassing major countries like
Australia, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Singapore, and Korea?
(a) India
(b) Russia
(c) Spain
(d) USA

Ans (a) – India

• India has become the country with the highest data center capacity in
the Asia-Pacific region, surpassing major countries like Australia, Hong
Kong SAR, Japan, Singapore, and Korea.
• The country is expected to record the highest capacity addition of 850
MW during the 2024-2026 period, higher than major APAC countries.

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275. Which defence force has launched Operation Sadbhavana’ to provide
essential aid and healthcare in North Sikkim?
(a) Indian Army
(b) Indian Air Force
(c) Indian Navy
(d) Indian Coast Guard

Ans (a) – Indian Army

• ‘Operation Sadbhavana’: Army’s support for North Sikkim’s communities
• The Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps under Operation Sadbhavana provided
essential aid and healthcare to North Sikkim’s Naga and Rangrang
villages post-GLOF ( Glacial Lake Outburst Flood )

276. Moody’s Ratings projected a ________ growth rate for the Indian
economy in the fiscal year ending March 2025 (FY25).
(a) 6.2%
(b) 6.4%
(c) 6.6%
(d) 6.8%

Ans (C) – 6.6%

• Indian economy likely to grow at 6.6% in FY25: Moody’s
• Moody’s Ratings projected a 6.6% growth rate for the Indian economy in
the fiscal year ending March 2025 (FY25).

277. Who has been appointed the captain of the Indian women’s team for
the 22 Asian Team Squash Championship?
(a) Joshna Chinappa
(b) Rathika Seelan
(c) Anahat Singh
(d) Nikita Vijay

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Ans (b) Rathika Seelan
• 22nd Asian Team Squash Championship will be held in Dalian, China from
12 to 16 June 2024.
• Velavan Senthilkumar will lead the Indian men’s team while Rathika
Seelan will lead the women’s team.

278. International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junior 30 Tournament has

begun in which city, recently?
(a) Bengaluru
(b) New Delhi
(c) Chennai
(d) Lucknow

Ans (d) Lucknow

• International Tennis Federation, ITF tournament Junior 30 was
inaugurated in Lucknow.

279. Which Indian company has announced the creation of a Global

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence in Paris, during the
Choose France Summit?
(a) HCL Technologies
(b) Accenture
(c) Wipro
(d) Tata Consultancy Services

Ans (d) Tata Consultancy Services

• Tata Consultancy Services announced the creation of a Global Artificial
Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence in Paris, during the Choose France
Summit.

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280. Hemant Khatri has been honoured with ‘PSU Samarpan Award’ by Gov
Connect in May 2024. Khatri is currently CMD of which company?
(a) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
(b) Hindustan Shipyard
(c) ABG Shipyard
(d) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers

Ans (b) Hindustan Shipyard

• Hemant Khatri receives PSU Samarpan Award
• Hindustan Shipyard Limited’s (HSL) Chairman and Managing Director
(CM(d) Hemant Khatri has been honoured with the esteemed ‘PSU
Samarpan Award’ by Gov Connect at the award ceremony held in New
Delhi.

281. International Nurses Day is observed every year on

12 May. What is the theme of International
Nurses Day 2024?
(a) Our Nurses. Our Future
(b) Nurses: A Voice to Lead, Achieving the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
(c) Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Health is a Human
right
(d) Our Future, The economic power of care

Ans (d) - Our Future, The economic power of care

• Every year, 12 May is observed as International Nurses Day as a
tribute to Florence Nightingale, who was born on this day.
• The day is observed to highlight the importance of nurses and the vital
role they play in the healthcare sector. Despite being the backbone of
the healthcare sector, nurses' importance is not valued and appreciated
by the community.
• Theme - ‘Our Nurses Our Future, The Economic Power of Care.’

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282. Recently, which organization adopted the first law to tackle violence
against women ?
(a) European Union (EU)
(b) United Nations (UN)
(c) African Union (AU)
(d) ASEAN

Ans – (a) European Union (EU)

• The European Union (EU) adopted its first law to combat violence against
women. The law requires EU countries to criminalize female genital
mutilation, forced marriage, and online harassment.
• However, the law does not include a common definition of rape. The EU
Commission proposed the law in 2022.

283. Recently, Mahamat Idris Deby has been

elected as the President of which African
country ?
(a) Gabon
(b) Chad
(c) Rwanda
(d) Angola

Ans – (b) Chad

• Mahamat Idris Deby Itno, military dictator and interim president of
Chad, won the 2024 presidential election. He assumed power in 2021
after his father, President Idriss Deby, was killed by rebels.
• Idriss Deby ruled Chad for 30 years as a dictator.
• Mahamat Idris Deby’s victory will extend his rule for another six years.

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284. Recently Putin Reappoints Mikhail Mishustin as Prime Minister of
which country ?
(a) Ukraine
(b) Germany
(c) Russia
(d) China

Ans – (c) Russia

• In a widely anticipated move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has
reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as the Prime Minister of Russia, subject to
approval by the lower house of parliament, the State Duma.

Russia
• Capital: Moscow
• Currency: Ruble
• President: Vladimir Putin

285. What is the theme for World Migratory Bird Day 2024?
(a) Insects
(b) Birds
(c) Habitats
(d) Conservation

Ans (a) Insects

• World Migratory Bird Day (WMB(d) is an annual global campaign that
aims to raise awareness about the conservation of migratory birds and
their habitats. This year, WMBD will be celebrated on two dates:
Saturday, 11 May 2024, and Saturday, 12 October 2024, to align with
the cyclic patterns of bird migration in different hemispheres.
• World Migratory Bird Day 2024 is “Insects”.

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286. What is Hermes-900 recently received by Indian Army and Navy ?
(a) Unmanned Aerial System
(b) Short range ballistic missile
(c) low combat aerial vehicle
(d) None

Ans – (a) Unmanned aerial system

• Indian Army and Navy will receive Hermes-900, also known as Drishti-
10 drones, to boost their surveillance capabilities.

About Hermes-900
• It is a next generation multi-role, Medium Altitude Long Endurance
(MALE) unmanned aerial system.
• Features over-the-horizon, persistent multi-mission, multi- payload
capabilities with class leading payload carrying capacity of 350 kgs.
• Capable of performing missions for area dominance, persistent
Intelligence, Surveillance, Target acquisition, and Reconnaissance
(ISTAR).

287. Which country collaborated with Nagaland to inaugurate the Kohima

Peace Memorial and Eco Park?
(a) Malaysia
(b) Myanmmer
(c) USA
(d) Japan

Ans - (d) Japan

• Japan collaborated with Nagaland to inaugurate the Kohima Peace
Memorial and Eco Park.
• Battle of Kohima 1944

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288. Who recently took over as the Chief of Personnel of the Indian
Navy?
(a) Pushp Kumar Rathi
(b) Sanjay Bhalla
(c) Ajay Kumar Singh
(d) Vinay Pratap

Ans – (b) Sanjay Bhalla

• Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, AVSM, NM assumes charge as the Chief of
Personnel of the Indian Navy, on 10 May 2024.
• He was commissioned in the Indian Navy on 01 Jan 1989.

289. Which company received the World's first ISO 42001:2023

Certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System
(AIMS)?
(a) TCS
(b) Wipro
(c) Infosys
(d) Accenture

Ans (c) Infosys

• Infosys has been certified with ISO 42001:2023 for its Artificial
Intelligence Management System (AIMS), the world's first international
standard on AI management systems, by TUV India.
• It signifies Infosys' leadership in leveraging international standards for
managing AI technologies effectively and responsibly.
• Manish Bhuptani: Managing Director of TUV India.

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290. Japan won its maiden Sultan Azlan Shah trophy by defeating Pakistan
in the final. Sultan Azlan Shah trophy is related to which sport?
(a) Hockey
(b) Tennis
(c) Badminton
(d) Football

Ans (a) Hockey

• Japan won its maiden Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey trophy by defeating
Pakistan 4-1 in the penalty shoot-out in the final. The final was played
at the Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh, Malaysia, on 11 May 2024.
• Six teams, Japan, Pakistan, Canada, South Korea, New Zealand, and the
host team, Malaysia, participated in the 2024 event.
• India has won the Sultan Azlan Shah Trophy 5 times in 1985, 1991,
1995, 2009, 2010.

291. Kami Rita has scaled Mount Everest for the 29th time, surpassing his
own record of 28 ascents. He belongs to which country?
(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Nepal
(c) Bhutan
(d) India

Ans (b) Nepal

• Nepal climber Kami Rita Sherpa climbs Mt Everest for 29th time
• Kami Rita of Nepal has broken his own world record by climbing Mount
Everest 29 times. This is the 29th time in the last 30 years that he has
climbed the world's highest mountain.
• Kami Rita first conquered the Everest peak in 1994 and has been
climbing the mountain peak almost every year. In 2023, he climbed the
mountain peak twice.

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• Another Nepalese Mountaineer, Pasang Dawa, is Kami Rita's closest
competitor, who has climbed Mount Everest 27 times.

292. India participated in the 19th Session of the United Nations Forum
on Forests in?
(a) Paris
(b) New York
(c) California
(d) London

Ans –(b) New York

• The 19th UN Forum on Forests convened recently in New York, aiming to
foster global forest management, conservation, and sustainability.
• Established in 2000 under ECOSOC, it includes all UN member states
and specialized agencies, with India as a founding member. Based in New
York, it reports to the General Assembly via ECOSOC.
• Its objective is to bolster long-term political commitment to forest
issues and promote their sustainable development.

293. Recently, India signed a visa waiver agreement for diplomatic

passports with which country ?
(a) Italy
(b) Poland
(c) Greece
(d) Moldova

Ans –(d) Moldova

• India and Moldova inked an agreement permitting visa-free travel for
holders of diplomatic and official passports.
• The deal aims to bolster bilateral relations, established since March 20,
1992, characterized as “warm, stable and friendly” by the Ministry of
External Affairs.

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Moldova
• Capital: Chișinău
• Currency: Moldovan Leu
• President: Maia Sandu

294. Neeraj Chopra finishes second with a best throw of ________ in

Doha Diamond League?
(a) 88.36 m
(b) 88.38 m
(c) 88.30 m
(d) 88.66 m

Ans - (a) 88.36 m

• Neeraj Chopra finishes 2nd with 88.36m throw in Doha Diamond League
• Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic and world champion in javelin throw,
started his 2024 season on a strong note, securing a second-place finish
at the Doha Diamond League 2024.
• Neeraj Chopra’s impressive throw of 88.36m on his final attempt fell
just 2cm short of Czechia’s Jakub Vadlejch, the reigning Diamond League
champion and Tokyo 2020 silver medalist.

295. Senior IPS Officer Idashisha Nongrang has been appointed as first
woman Director General of Police (DGP) of which state?
(a) Tripura
(b) Sikkim
(c) Assam
(d) Meghalaya
Ans (d) Meghalaya
• Idashisha Nongrang breaks barriers as the first woman and tribal lady
to become the Director General of Police (DGP) in Meghalaya, taking
office on May 20, 2024.
• She is set to take charge after retirement of the incumbent LR Bishnoi.

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296. Recently who is awarded the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship ?
(a) Ruskin Bond
(b) Pushpa Bharti
(c) Simran Kaur
(d) Arudhanti Roy

Ans –(a) Ruskin Bond

• Fellowship is the highest honour conferred by Akademi on a writer.
• It is reserved for 'the immortals of literature'.
• Major literary of Ruskin Bond: Vagrants in the Valley, Once Upon a
Monsoon Time, Angry River, Strangers in the Night, All Roads Lead to
Ganga, etc.

About Sahitya Akademi

• Formally inaugurated in 1954
• Ministry: An autonomous body under Ministry of Culture.
• Role: Undertakes literary activities in 24 languages (22 scheduled
languages and English and Rajasthani).

297. Which country did Magnus Carlsen represent in the 2024 Superbet
Rapid & Blitz Poland?
(a) Sweden
(b) Norway
(c) Denmark
(d) Finland

Ans (b) Norway

• Magnus Carlsen claimed victory in the World Rapid and Blitz Poland event
after defeating all nine other players in a row on May 12, 2024
• Magnus Carlsen claimed victory after defeating all nine other players in
a row.
• Praggnanandhaa finished in fourth place with 19 points

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298. Who became the India’s 85th Chess Grandmaster ?
(a) P Shyaamnikhil
(b) R Vaishali
(c) R Praggnananda
(d) Arjuna Erigaceae

Ans – (a) P Shyaamnikhil

• Tamil Nadu’s P Shyaamnikhil became India’s 85th chess
Grandmaster(GM).
• He became the International Masters (IM) in 2011 and earned his first
GM norm in the Mumbai Mayors Cup 2011. He earned his second GM
norm in the Indian Championship. He completed the mandatory 2500 ELO
rating in 2012 itself.
• R Vaishali was the 84th Indian GM.

299. Which Indian cultural items have been included in UNESCO’s Memory
of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register 2024?
(i) Ramayana
(ii) Mahabharata
(iii) Ramcharitmanas
(iv) Panchantantra
(v) Sahṛdayāloka-Locana
(a) only i & ii
(b) only ii & iii & v
(c) only iii & iv
(d) only iii, iv & v

Ans-(d) only iii, iv & v

• Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra and Sahṛdayāloka-Locana of India is
among 20 items of the Asia Pacific region which has been included in
the 2024 cycle of the ‘UNESCO's Memory of the World Asia-Pacific
Regional Register’.

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• The decision to include Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra and Sahṛdayāloka-
Locana was taken at the 10th General Meeting of the Memory of the
World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP) ,held from 7 and
8 May, in Ulaanbaatar, capital of Mongolia.

300. Recently which day is declared as World Football Day by the United
Nations ?
(a) 10 May
(b) 20 May
(c) 25 May
(d) 28 May

Ans – (c) 25 May

• The 193 member United Nations General Assembly has passed a
resolution on 7 May 2024 to observe 25 May, every year as World
Football Day .
• The resolution was adopted by consensus by the members of the United
Nations General Assembly .
• On 25 May 1924 all the regions of the world were represented in the
1924 Paris Summer Olympics football event . This year the Summer
Olympics is being held in Paris and 25 May 2024 will mark the 100th
anniversary of the 1924 football event .

301. Which Indian company will operate the Shahid Beheshti terminal of
the Chabahar Port of Iran?
(a) Adani Ports & SEZ
(b) Kamarajar Port Limited
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust
(d) India Ports Global Ltd

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Ans - (d) India Ports Global Ltd
• India and Iran signed a long-term contract for operating the Shahid-
Beheshti Port Terminal to enhance cooperation and make Chabahar Port a
regional trade transit and connectivity hub.
• The contract was signed between India Port Global Limited (IPGL) and
Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) of Iran.
• Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and AYUSH, Shri
Sarbananda Sonowal visited Chabahar, Iran on 13 May 2024

302. Where was the World Hydrogen Summit and Exhibition 2024 held?
(a) Netherland
(b) Mauritius
(c) Brazil
(d) Finland
Ans- (a) Netherland
• India has set up its maiden pavilion at the World Hydrogen Summit and
Exhibition 2024. The Pavilion was set up by the Union Ministry of New &
Renewable Energy, and it was inaugurated by the Secretary of the
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, on May
12, 2024.
• The World Hydrogen Summit 2024 is being held in Rotterdam,
Netherlands, from 13-15 May 2024.
• The Summit is being attended by 15,000 delegates from around the
world.

303. NASA has unveiled its ambitious plan to construct the first lunar
railway system, known as FLOAT, designed to revolutionize payload
transport on the Moon. What is the full form of FLOAT?
(a) Flexible Lunar on a Track
(b) Flexible Long Lasting on a Track
(c) Fibre-Linked Optical Array Track
(d) Flexible Levitation on a Track

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Ans (d) Flexible Levitation on a Track
• NASA plans to develop first railway systems on
moon
• NASA has unveiled its ambitious plan to
construct the first lunar railway system, known
as FLOAT (Flexible Levitation on a Track),
designed to revolutionize payload transport on
the Moon.

304. Former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Sushil Kumar Modi passed
away recently at the age of 72. Which political party did he belong
to?
(a) Congress
(b) Bahujan Samaj Party
(c) Samajwadi Party
(d) Bharatiya Janata Party

Ans - (d) Bharatiya Janata Party

• Sushil Kumar Modi passed away on May 13, 2024, at the age of 72,
after battling cancer. His death marked the end of an era in Bihar
politics, where he left an indelible mark with his unwavering commitment
to his principles and his tireless work for the people of Bihar.
• He was a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He served as
the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar for many years and was also a
Member of Parliament.

305. In which district of Chhattisgarh will the first 15 MW floating solar

plant be set up by Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP)?
(a) Dhamtari
(b) Gariaband
(c) Durg
(d) Mahasamund

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Ans - (c) Durg
• Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), a key unit of the Steel Authority of India
Limited (SAIL) situated in Chhattisgarh, is set to inaugurate the state's
premier floating solar project.
• The ambitious project, spearheaded by BSP, will see the installation of a
15 MW capacity floating solar plant within the expansive Maroda-1
reservoir located in Durg district.

306. Where the recently erupted Mount Ibu is situated ?

(a) Indonesia
(b) Japan
(c) Argentina
(d) South Korea

Ans – (a) Indonesia

• On May 13, the Ibu volcano on Indonesia's remote island of Halmahera
erupted.
• A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted , spewing a huge ash tower more
than 5 km into the sky after authorities raised its alert level to the
second-highest last week.
• No damage or casualties were immediately reported. Ibu is one of
Indonesia's most active volcanos, erupting more than 21,000 times last
year.

307. Which bank has secured the distinction of being the first bank to
become a trading-cum-clearing (TCM) Member of India International
Bullion Exchange at the GIFT City in Gujarat?
(a) PNB
(b) SBI
(c) ICICI
(d) HDFC

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Ans – (b) SBI
• State Bank of India (SBI) said it was the first bank to become a
trading-cum-clearing (TCM) member at India International Bullion
Exchange (IIBX) which deals with trading in precious metals.
• "This step marks a change in India's bullion market, ushering
transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in the bullion trading market,
and this significant milestone solidifies SBI's commitment to innovation
and excellence in the financial sector," said Chairman Dinesh Khara.

308. In the fiscal year 2023-24, which country overtook the United
States to become India's largest trading partner?
(a) Japan
(b) China
(c) Russia
(d) United Kingdom

Ans (b) - China

• China has emerged as the largest trading partner of India with $ 118.4
billion two-way commerce in 2023-24.
• According to the data of economic think tank Global Trade Research
Initiative (GTRI), US was India’s second largest trading partner with
$118.3 billion.

309. Who is recently becomes the 1st ever Indian to win a medal at the
Asian Trampoline Gymnastics Championships ?
(a) Srishti Khandagale
(b) Divya Aggarwal
(c) Savita Singh
(d) Rani Rampal

Ans – (a) Srishti Khandagale

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• In Trampoline, India’s Srishti Khandagale scripted history by becoming
the first ever Indian to win a medal at the Asian Trampoline Gymnastics
Championship .
• She clinched the silver medal in Women’s Individual Age group category
at the 6th Asian Trampoline Gymnastics Championship held in Hong Kong,
China.

310. The four-day nation’s biggest skill competition, IndiaSkills 2024,

commenced in which State /UT ?
(a) Haryana
(b) Chandigarh
(c) New Delhi
(d) Jammu Kashmir

Ans – (c) New Delhi

• The four-day nation’s biggest skill competition, IndiaSkills 2024,
commenced in New Delhi on 15 May 2024. The inaugural ceremony was
held at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi.
• The skilling competition will test students' skills across India in 61
categories from 15 -18 May 2024 and offer youth a platform to
showcase their talent at national and international levels.
• The four day IndiaSkills Competition 2024 has been organised by the
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).

311. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)

celebrated its 250th Foundation Day on 14 May
2024. Mazagoan Dock Limited shipyard comes
under which ministry of GoI?
(a) Ministry of Home Affairs
(b) Ministry of Defence
(c) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
(d) Ministry of Civil Aviation

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Ans - (b) Ministry of Defence
• The Mazagaon Dock Limited started its journey as a dry dock in 1774,
constructed in Mazagaon, Mumbai. In 1934, the company was
incorporated as a private limited company. It was nationalised and taken
over by the government of India in 1960.
• It is a premier naval shipyard under the Union Ministry of Defence.
• It was accorded Mini-Ratna 1 status by the government of India in
2006.

312. Famous Punjabi poet Surjit Patar passed away recently at the age of
79. In which year did he receive the Padma Shri award?
(a) 2022
(b) 2018
(c) 2016
(d) 2012
Ans (d) 2012
• He received the Padma Shri in 2012 and served as the president of the
Punjab Arts Council.
• Renowned Punjabi poet Surjit Patar, Padma Shri recipient, passed away
at 79 in Ludhiana, Punjab. Tributes flood in from political and literary
circles.
• Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker
Kultar Singh Sandhwan express profound grief, acknowledging Patar’s
global impact on promoting and preserving the Punjabi language.

313. Indian Air Force has tested Project BHISHM Cube, a state-of-the-
art indigenous mobile hospital for airdrop in Agra. What is the
meaning of ‘M’ in BHISHM?
(a) Maitri
(b) Mission
(c) Molecule
(d) Maximum

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Ans (a) Maitri
• Indian Air Force has tested BHISHM Cube, a state-of-the-art
indigenous mobile hospital, for airdrop in Agra.
• This cube is part of the broader initiative, Project BHISHM (Bharat
Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita and Maitri), and is tailored to treat
up to 200 casualties.

314. Who has appointed David Salvagnini as its first Chief AI Officer?
(a) NASA
(b) ISRO
(c) JAXA
(d) CNSA

Ans – (a) NASA

• US space agency NASA has appointed David Salvagnini as its first Chief
AI Officer.
• Earlier, David Salvagnini was NASA's chief data officer.
NASA
• Founded : 29 July 1958
• Headquarters : Washington, D.C

315. Abha Khatua, who was seen in news in May 2024 for achieving a
remarkable achievement, is associated with which of the following
sport?
(a) Tennis
(b) Shotput
(c) Shooting
(d) Wushu
Ans (b) Shotput
• Abha Khatua has set a national record and won gold medal in Women’s
Shot Put with a massive throw of 18.41 metres at National Federation
Cup Athletics Competition in Bhubaneswar.

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• Abha has become the sole national record holder. However, her effort
was well short of the Olympics qualifying mark of 18.80 metres, which
no Indian woman has ever been able to reach.

316. Recently where is the seventh edition of the Indo-U.S. joint

counter-terrorism exercise 'Tarkash' was held ?
(a) Kolkata
(b) New Delhi
(c) Surat
(d) Gandhi Nagar

Ans – (a) Kolkata

• It was held between the India's National Security Guard (NSG) and
U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF).
• The seventh edition of the annual Indo-US joint counter-terrorism
exercise 'Tarkash' commenced on April 22 at the Kolkata hub of NSG
and shall culminate on May 15.

317. By whom the J20 Summit addressed in Brazil ?

(a) DY Chandrachud
(b) Amit Shah
(c) S Jaishankar
(d) Narendra Modi

Ans – (a) DY Chandrachud

• CJI Chandrachud highlighted the transformation of Indian courts into
democratic spaces of discourse at the J20 Summit in Brazil.
• He emphasized the importance of transparency and accessibility in
combating disinformation through initiatives like live reporting and
translation tools.
• He discussed the use of technology, live streaming, to enhance judicial
efficiency and dispel misinformation.

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318. Which company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) for
the 'Drone Didi' Pilot Project?
(a) Tata Motors
(b) Infosys
(c) Mahindra & Mahindra
(d) Reliance Industries

Ans – (c) Mahindra & Mahindra

• Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd signed an MoU with the Ministry of Skill
Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) for the 'Drone Didi' Pilot
Project, aimed at empowering women in agriculture through drone
technology.

319. Sunil Chhetri has recently announced his

retirement. Which sport is he related to?
(a) Hockey
(b) Tennis
(c) Badminton
(d) Football

Ans - (d) Football

• Sunil Chhetri, the legendary Indian football player, announced his
retirement from international football after a remarkable career
spanning over two decades.
• His final game for India will be on June 6th in Kolkata against Kuwait
during the FIFA World Cup qualifier for 2026.
• Chhetri, who made his debut in 2005.

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320. Canadian author and Nobel laureate Alice Munro passed away
recently at the age of 92. In which year did he receive the Nobel
Prize?
(a) 2019
(b) 2015
(c) 2017
(d) 2013

Ans – (d) 2013

• She published 14 original short-story collections and several short-story
compilations. With this body of work, she became the first Canadian to
receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2013.
• “Dear Life” was the title Munro gave to her last work, a 2012 collection
of short stories.

321. According to the Center for World University Rankings 2024, which
is on top among the higher education institutions of India ?
(a) IIT Bombay
(b) IIT Kanpur
(c) IIM Ahmedabad
(d) IIT Madras

Ans – (c) IIM Ahmedabad

• The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) released its 2024
report, revealing a mixed bag for Indian higher education institutions.

Top 03 Indian Higher Education Institutions

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (410)
• Indian Institute of Science (501)
• Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (568)

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322. Recently, Sela Tunnel has been recognized as the highest tunnel of
India by the International Book of Honour, England. Where is Sela
Tunnel located?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Sikkim
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Jammu and Kashmir

Ans (a) Arunachal Pradesh

• Sela Tunnel, constructed by BRO India, is officially recognized as the
highest tunnel in the country by the International Book of Honour,
England.
• The 2.598 Km long tunnel is situated at an altitude of 13000 ft on the
Tezpur-Tawang Road.
• Situated at an altitude of 13,000 feet, the strategically important Sela
Tunnel will ensure all-weather connectivity to Tawang in Arunachal
Pradesh.

323. National Dengue Day is observed every year on May 16. What is the
theme of National Dengue Day 2024?
(a) Fight Dengue, Save Lives
(b) Cross Sector Synergies
(c) Effective Community Engagement: Key
to Dengue Control
(d) Dengue Prevention: Our Responsibility
for a Safer Tomorrow.
Ans (d) Dengue Prevention: Our Responsibility for a Safer Tomorrow.
• Dengue fever is a viral disease that spreads through the bite of an
infected mosquito.
• It is caused by the dengue virus (DENV).
• Theme 2024 – Dengue Prevention: Our Responsibility for a Safer
Tomorrow.

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324. Name the operation launched Uttarakhand police for the smooth
conduct of Kedarnath Dham Yatra 2024 in Rudraprayag,
Uttarakhand?
(a) Operation Bhakti
(b) Operation Sadbhavana
(c) Operation Maryada
(d) Operation Shraddha

Ans – (a) Operation Maryada

• Operation Maryada in Rudraprayag launched by Uttarakhand Police to
ensure decorum during Kedarnath Yatra 2024, targeting drug use and
rowdy behavior.
• Pilgrims urged to respect the sanctity of pilgrimage sites; police issuing
challans and registering cases against violators.
• An initiative to maintain Devbhoomi Uttarakhand's dignity, ensuring a
safe and respectful environment for pilgrims.

325. In men’s javelin throw, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won the gold
medal in Federation Cup 2024 with an effort of ________.
(a) 81.27m
(b) 82.27m
(c) 83.27m
(d) 84.27m

Ans (b) 82.27m

• Neeraj Chopra wins Gold in Federation Cup with throw of 82.27 metres
• In men’s javelin throw, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won the gold
medal in Federation Cup 2024 in Bhubaneswar.

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326. Indian Pavilion inaugurated at Cannes Film Festival 2024, where is it
being held ?
(a) France
(b) Canada
(c) Germany
(d) Australia

Ans – (a) France

• Bharat Pavilion is being organized by the National Film Development
Corporation (NFD(c) in collaboration with industry partner, the
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry at Cannes Film
Festival 2024 at 108 village International Riviera.

327. Lawrence Wong has been elected as the new Prime Minister of which
country?
(a) Netherland
(b) Mauritius
(c) USA
(d) Singapore
Ans (d) Singapore
• Lawrence Wong to be Sworn in as Singapore’s fourth PM
• Singapore’s deputy leader Lawrence Wong is set to be sworn in as the
nation’s fourth Prime Minister.
• 51-year-old US-trained economist Wong will succeed 72-year-old Lee
Hsien Loong, who stepped down after two decades at the helm.

328. Who emerged as the Chairman of IFFCO following the elections in

May 2024?
(a) Balvir Singh
(b) Dileep Sanghani
(c) Dr. US Awasthi
(d) Jagdeep Singh Nakai

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Ans (b) Dileep Sanghani
• Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) conducted its 15th RGB
elections for its Board of Directors, covering members from over 36,000
cooperative societies at IFFCO Sadan, New Delhi.
• Dileep Sanghani emerged as the Chairman of IFFCO, with Balvir Singh as
the Vice Chairman.

329. The Shinku-La Pass, which was in the news recently, is located in
which state?
(a) Uttarakhand
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Sikkim
(d) Himachal Pradesh

Ans (d) Himachal Pradesh

• BRO to construct world's highest tunnel at Shinku La Pass to connect
Himachal to Ladakh

Himachal Pradesh
• After completion, the Shinku-la tunnel will be the longest high altitude
highway tunnel in the world.
• To connect Himachal to Ladakh.
• It will provide all-weather road connectivity to Ladakh

330. Who has been appointed as the MD and CEO of Ujjivan Small Finance
Bank?
(a) Abhinav Saini
(b) Sanjeev Nautiyal
(c) Ajay Kumar Sinha
(d) Abhishek Kapoor

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Ans - (b) Sanjeev Nautiyal
• RBI has approved the appointment of Sanjeev Nautiyal as the new
Managing Director (M(d) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ujjivan
Small Finance Bank.

331. What is 'Kutch Ajrakh' known for and recently earned a Geographical
Indication (GI) tag?
(a) Handloom Sarees
(b) Pottery Art
(c) Traditional Textile Craft
(d) Metal Sculptures

Ans (c) Traditional Textile Craft

• 'Kutch Ajrakh' is a traditional textile craft renowned for its intricate
designs and rich cultural heritage.
• Recently, it received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI)
certificate, highlighting its unique identity and significance in the vibrant
region of Kutch.
• The art of Ajrakh involves meticulous hand-block printing on treated
cotton cloth, creating designs infused with symbolism and history.

332. Which company recently secured the first-ever NBFC license for
revenue-based finance (RBF) start-up in India?
(a) GetVantage
(b) Chiratae Ventures
(c) Varanium
(d) InCred
Ans (a) GetVantage
• GetVantage, a pioneering company in revenue-based finance (RBF),
achieved a significant milestone by obtaining an NBFC license from the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

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• This makes GetVantage the first RBF and alternative funding platform in
India to receive such authorization.

333. Which country has witnessed its lowest population growth rate in 8
decades, standing at 0.92% per annum in the past decade?
(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Bhutan
(c) Nepal
(d) Maldives

Ans (c) Nepal

• Nepal has recently reported its lowest population growth rate in 8
decades, at 0.92% per annum over the past decade

334. Which country is set to host the ninth ICC Women's T20 World Cup
2024?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) New Zealand
(c) Australia
(d) England

Ans (a) Bangladesh

• Bangladesh is gearing up to host the highly anticipated ninth ICC
Women's T20 World Cup 2024 from 3 to 20 October.

335. India has recently withdrawn its military personnel from which
country?
(a) Maldives
(b) Nepal
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Iran

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Ans (a) Maldives
• The Indian Foreign Ministry has recently announced the withdrawal of
Indian military personnel from Maldives.
• Indian military personnel were operating two helicopters and a Dornier
aircraft to provide humanitarian and medical evacuation services in the
Maldives.
• The Maldives government led by Mohammed Muizzu had formally
requested India to withdraw its troops.

336. Which country has unveiled an AI-generated spokesperson named

Victoria Shi for its foreign ministry?
(a) Russia
(b) Ukraine
(c) China
(d) United States

Ans (b) Ukraine

• Ukraine has introduced an AI-powered digital spokesperson, Victoria Shi,
for its foreign ministry, marking a significant advancement in diplomatic
communication

337. India won how many medals at the Asian Open Pickleball
Championships?
(a) Five
(b) Seven
(c) Six
(d) Eight

Ans - (c) Six

• India won five medals at the Asian Open Pickleball Championships 2024
• The Asian Open Pickleball Championship has been organised in Vietnam.

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• India clinched 4 gold and 2 bronze medals at the Asian Open Pickleball
Championships

338. Which of the following statements is correct?

1. India has two active research stations—Maitri and Bharti—in
Antarctica.
2. India set up its first research station, Dakshin Gangotri, in 1983.
Select the correct code:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2
(d) None of the above

• India is planning to build a research station in Antarctica.

• India will formally convey its plan to build a new research station in
Antarctica at the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM).
• The 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) and the 26th
Meeting of the Committee for Environment Protection are scheduled to
be held in Kochi from May 20–30.
• India has two active research stations—Maitri and Bharti—in Antarctica.
• India set up its first research station, Dakshin Gangotri, in 1983.

339. From Schools to Startups: Igniting Young Minds to Innovate” is the

theme of which day in 2024?
(a) National Technology Day
(b) National Startup Day
(c) National Education Day
(d) National Student’s Day
Ans (a) National Technology Day
• Every year on 11 May, National Technology Day is celebrated in India.
• The theme of National Technology Day 2024 is “From Schools to
Startups: Igniting Young Minds to Innovate.”

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340. Parliament of which country has passed bill that permits prisoners to
join military?
(a) Poland
(b) Hungary
(c) Ukraine
(d) Russia

Ans (c) Ukraine

• Ukraine parliament has passed bill that permits prisoners to join military.

341. India supported___________ bid to become a full UN member.

(a) North Korea
(b) Bhutan
(c) Palestine
(d) Vatican City

Ans (c) Palestine

• India supported Palestine’s bid to become a full UN member.
• The 193-member General Assembly met to vote on a resolution to make
Palestine a full UN member.
• The resolution got 143 votes in favour, nine against, and 25 abstentions.

342. Which of the following countries will carry out the 7th edition of the
Joint Military Exercise ‘Shakti’ from 13-26 May?
(a) India and US
(b) India and France
(c) India and Australia
(d) India and Japan
Ans (b) India and France
• India and France will carry out the 7th edition of the Joint Military
Exercise ‘Shakti’ from 13-26 May.
• This exercise will be carried out in the Umroi region of Meghalaya.

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343. The Border Road Organization (BRO) celebrated its _______ raising
day on 7 May 2024.
(a) 64th
(b) 63rd
(c) 65th
(d) 67th
Ans (c) 65th
• The Border Road Organization (BRO) celebrated its 65th raising day on
7 May 2024.
• A ceremony was organised in New Delhi on the occasion, presided over
by the Union Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane.
• The Border Road Organization was set up on 7 May 1960 by the Pt
Nehru government to execute crucial road projects vital for the Army.

344. Recently, Researchers have discovered the world’s deepest blue hole
named Taam Ja’ Blue Hole (TJBH) in which country?
(a) South Korea
(b) Mexico
(c) Japan
(d) Australia
Ans (b) Mexico
• World’s deepest blue hole discovered in Mexico
• Researchers have discovered the world’s deepest blue hole located in
Mexico’s Chetumal Bay, named Taam Ja’ Blue Hole (TJBH).

345. World Asthma Day is observed every year on first Tuesday of May.
This year was observed on 7 May. What is the theme of World
Asthma Day 2024?
(a) Asthma Care for All
(b) Closing Gaps in Asthma Care
(c) Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions
(d) Asthma Education Empowers

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Ans (d) Asthma Education Empowers
• World Asthma Day is observed every year on first Tuesday of May. This
year was observed on 7 May.
• Objective – To raise awareness about asthma, a long-term lung disease
that affects millions of people around the world.
• Theme 2024 – Asthma Education Empowers

346. Consider the following points about World Press Freedom Index 2024:
(i) The index is released by Reporters Without Borders.
(ii) India at 159 among 180 countries in the index.
(iii) Denmark tops the index.
(iv) Syria is at the bottom of the index.
How many of the given statement(s) is/are CORRECT?
(a) only one
(b) only two
(c) only three
(d) all are correct

• India ranked 159 among 180 countries in the latest annual World Press
Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders an international
non-profit organization.
• India had ranked 161 in the 2023 .
• Norway topped the ranking while Denmark was on the second rank in
World Press Freedom Index. Sweden ranked third on the list.
• While Eritrea was at the bottom, with Syria just ahead of it.

347. India has invited election management bodies of how many countries
under the International Election Visitors Programme?
(a) 20
(b) 23
(c) 26
(d) 30

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Ans (b) 23
• 75 delegates from 23 countries participate in the International Election
Visitors’ Programme (IEVP) hosted by the Election Commission of India
(ECI) in New Delhi.

348. Recently which country’s journalists has been named laureates of the
2024 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize ?
(a) Palestinian journalists
(b) Israeli journalists
(a) American journalists
(a) Indian journalists

Ans – (a) Palestinian journalists

• In a gesture of solidarity and recognition, Palestinian journalists covering
the crisis in Gaza have been named laureates of the 2024
UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize.
• The ongoing conflict in Gaza has had severe repercussions for
journalists, with UNESCO reporting the deaths of 26 journalists and
media workers since October 7, 2023.

349. Which country hosted the AFC U-23 Asian Cup where Japan
triumphed and secured an Olympic berth?
(a) Japan
(b) Qatar
(c) Uzbekistan
(d) Iraq

Ans - (b) Qatar

• Japan defeated Uzbekistan in the final to win the Men’s AFC U-23 Asian
Cup for the second time. Japan had earlier won the tournament title in
2016.

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• The AFC U-23 Asian Cup, where Japan won and secured an Olympic
berth, was hosted in Doha, Qatar.
• Japan's victory in this tournament earned them qualification for the
2024 Paris Olympics

350. Recently a new species of marine tardigrade discovered from the

southeast coast of Tamil Nadu, Its named after which mission of
ISRO?
(a) Mangalyaan Mission
(b) Chandrayaan Mission
(c) Shukrayaan Mission
(d) MOM Mission

Ans – (b) Chandrayaan Mission

• A new species of marine tardigrade discovered from the southeast coast
of Tamil Nadu is named Batillipes chandrayaani after Chandrayaan-3
moon mission.
About Batillipes chandrayaani
• Third marine tardigrade species to have been scientifically described
from the Indian waters.
• It has a trapezoid-shaped head and four pairs of legs with sharp-tipped
sensory spines.

351. Which company is set to launch the world's first CNG-powered bike?
(a) Hero
(b) Honda
(c) Hyundai
(d) Bajaj Auto

Ans (d) Bajaj Auto

• Bajaj Auto will launch the world’s first compressed natural gas (CNG)
motorcycle on June 2024.

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352. According to recently released OECD report, what is the expected
growth rate of India’s economy in 2024-25 ?
(a) 5.5%
(b) 6.6%
(c) 7.2%
(d) 7.8%

Ans – (b) 6.6%

• The OECD’s “Economic Outlook” report, released on May 2, 2024, raised
India’s economic growth forecast for 2024-25 to 6.6%, up from 6.2%.
• It also projects a 6.6% growth rate for 2025-26. The OECD joins
other institutions in revising India’s growth prospects.
• It emphasizes the need for the government to address indebtedness
through revenue growth, spending efficiency, and fiscal rules.

353. Recently José Raúl Mulino won the presidential election for which
country ?
(a) Mexico
(b) Panama
(c) Haiti
(d) West Indies

Ans – (b) Panama

• José Raúl Mulino has won Panama’s presidential election after three of
his nearest rivals conceded defeat. The 64-year-old former security
minister has secured nearly 35% of the counted votes, with more than
92% of the votes counted.

Panama
• Capital: Panama City

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354. Which country secured both the men's and women's titles at the
2024 BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals?
(a) Indonesia
(b) India
(c) Japan
(d) China

Ans - (d) China

• The Chinese badminton team confirmed its domination of the sport by
winning both the men’s Tomas Cup and the women’s Uber Cup. The final
of the 2024 BWF Thomas and Uber Cup was played in the Chinese city
of Chengdu on May 5, 2024.
• Thomas and Uber Cup is held every two years and is organised by the
world badminton governing body, the Badminton World Federation (BWF).
• The Indian team won the Thomas Cup held in Bangkok, Thailand, in
2022.

355. Recently which team won Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 ?
(a) Mumbai City FC
(b) Mohun Bagan Super Giant
(c) Manchestor City
(d) None of these

Ans – (a) Mumbai City FC

• The Mumbai City FC football club defeated Mohun Bagan Super Giant by
3-1 goals to win the 2023-24 Indian Super League (ISL) final, which
was played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in
Kolkata (West Bengal).
• This was Mumbai City FC's second title.
• Mumbai City FC won its first ISL title in 2020-21 by defeating the
Mohun Bagan team

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356. World no.1 women’s tennis players Iga Swiatek has won the Women’s
Singles Titles at the 2024 Madrid Open. She is from which country?
(a) Poland
(b) Belarus
(c) Spain
(d) Czech Republic

Ans (a) Poland / पोलैंड

• World no.1 women's tennis players Iga Swiatek (Polan(d) and Andrey
Rublev ( Russi(a) won the women’s and men’s singles titles at the 2024
Madrid Open, respectively.
• The Madrid Open Tennis was held in the Spanish capital city of Madrid
from 22 April to 5 May 2024.

357. Who has been appointed as the National Ambassador for UNICEF
India?
(a) Kareena Kapoor
(b) Shraddha Kapoor
(c) Alia Bhatt
(d) Deepika Padukone

Ans – (a) Kareena Kapoor

• Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has been appointed as the
National Ambassador for UNICEF India.
• Alongside Kareena’s appointment, UNICEF India also introduced its first-
ever Youth Advocates, a group of four remarkable individuals.

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358. Recently who wins historic maiden victory at F1 Miami Grand Prix
2024 ?
(a) Lando Norris
(b) Max Verstappen
(c) Carlos Sainz
(d) Michael Jax

Ans – (a) Lando Norris

• The 24-year-old British Formula 1(F1) driver Lando Norris finally won
his maiden F1 title by winning the Miami Grand Prix held at the Miami
International Autodrome in Miami, Florida, in the United States of
America.
• He also broke the dominance of the Red Bulls Max Verstappen, who won
four out of six races of the 2024 F1 season.

359. On which date ‘65th Raising Day of BRO’ is celebrated ?

(a) 09 May
(b) 08 May
(c) 07 May
(d) 06 May

Ans – (c) 07 May

• The Border Road Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 65th raising day on 7
May 2024. A ceremony was organized in New Delhi on the occasion,
presided over by the Union Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane.

Border Road Organisation

• Established - 7 May 1960
• HQ – New Delhi
• Director General of the BRO - Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan

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360. India Ratings and Research has revised upward the country’s GDP
growth estimate for FY25 to how much per cent from 6.5 per cent
earlier?
(a) 7.1%
(b) 6.6%
(c) 6.8%
(d) 6.9%

Ans (a) 7.1%

• India Ratings and Research on Monday revised upward the country’s GDP
growth estimate for FY25 to 7.1 per cent from 6.5 per cent earlier.
• Updated GDP List
• India Ratings – 7.1% (FY25)
• OECD – 6.6%(FY25), 6.6%(FY26)
• World Bank – 6.6% (FY25), 6.5% (FY26)
• IMF – 6.8% (FY25), 6.5% (FY26)

361. Which of the following launched the first indigenously designed

microcontroller chip?
(a) Intel Corporation Limited
(b) Micron Technologies
(c) NXP Semiconductors
(d) Mindgrove Technologies

Ans (d) Mindgrove Technologies

• IIT Madras-backed startup launches India's first indigenously designed
microcontroller chip
• Mindgrove Technologies launched the first indigenously designed
microcontroller chip.

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362. Which country has recently decided to introduce a new currency note
featuring Indian territories ?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Bhutan
(c) Nepal
(d) Pakistan

Ans – (c) Nepal

• Nepal cabinet has recently approved printing of new denominations of
100 of Nepalese currency featuring a map that includes Indian
territories of Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani.
• Previously, in 2020, Nepal passed its second Constitution Amendment Bill
which provided legal status to its claims over these territories.
• Kalapani is the largest territorial dispute between Nepal and India and is
a tri-junction between India, Nepal and Tibet (China).

363. Which Organization Advised All States And UTs To Completely

Prohibit All Harmful Sharp Thread Or “Manjha” ?
(a) National Green Tribunal
(b) Animal Welfare Board of India
(c) UNICEF
(d) Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change

Ans – (a) Animal Welfare Board of India

• The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has urged states and UTs to
fully prohibit harmful sharp threads or "manjha."
• The Delhi High Court instructed the Delhi government to establish a
policy for compensating victims of accidents caused by Chinese manjha.
• In 2017, the NGT mandated a complete ban on manjha. AWBI, a
statutory advisory body founded under the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals Act of 1960,

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Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)
• It is a statutory advisory body under
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act of 1960.
• It was established in 1962
• Headquarters: Ballabhgarh in Faridabad District of
Haryana

364. Which company developed the FWD-200B, India's first indigenous

bomber unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)?
(a) Falcon Wing UAV
(b) Flying Wedge Defence
(c) Avian Vanguard Drone
(d) Swift Avenger Aircraft

Ans – (d) Bangalore

• Flying Wedge Defence, a Bengaluru-based defense and aerospace
technology firm, recently revealed the FWD-200B, India’s inaugural
indigenous bomber unmanned aircraft.

365. What percentage of seats in the Supreme Court Bar Association's

executive committee are reserved for women?
(a) 35%
(b) 47%
(c) 33%
(d) 28%

Ans – 33%
• SC Mandates 33% Reservation For Women In Bar Association Committees

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366. Why was May 8 chosen as the date for World Red Cross and Red
Crescent Day?
(a) It marks the end of World War I
(b) It is the birthday of Henry Dunant
(c) It is the anniversary of the International Red Cross
(d) It is the anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize

Ans : (b) It is the birthday of Henry Dunant

• The date was chosen because it marks the
birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the
founder of the International Committee of the
Red Cross (ICRC). Dunant was also the
recipient of the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901.
• Theme for 2024: I give with joy, and the joy I give is a reward.”

367. Vladimir Putin has been President of Russia since:

(a) 2000
(b) 1999
(c) 2005
(d) 2008

Ans (b) Fifth

• Vladimir Putin was sworn in as president of the Russian Federation for
the fifth time on 7 May 2024 for a six-year term.
• Putin has been in power since 1999

368. What is the causative agent of West Nile fever, recently in news?
(a) Bacteria
(b) Virus
(c) Protozoa
(d) Fungus

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Ans (b) Virus
• The Kerala government’s health department has confirmed five cases of
West Nile fever in the state's three districts.

What is West Nile Virus fever?

• According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the first case of
West Nile Virus was reported in the West Nile district of Uganda in
1937, hence the name.
• The virus was later found in birds in the Nile Delta region in 1953.
• Birds are considered to be the natural host of the West Nile Virus.

369. Who has won the Oxford Bookstore Book Cover Prize 2024 for “The
Book Beautiful”?
(a) Bhavi Mehta
(b) Shakshi Gill
(c) Arunita Sharma
(d) Shubham Gupta

Ans – (a) Bhavi Mehta

• Oxford Bookstores announced Bhavi Mehta as the winner of the 9th
edition of the Oxford Bookstore Book Cover Prize.
• Mehta’s winning entry was the book jacket for “The Book Beautiful”
published by Hachette India and authored by Pradeep Sebastian.

370. Columbia University of the United States of America announced the

2024 Pulitzer Prize winners recently. When was the Pulitzer Prize
started?
(a) 1934
(b) 1917
(c) 1951
(d) 1968

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Ans (b) 1917
• The first Prize was provided in 1917.

371. What are the positions of Mumbai and Delhi among the top 50
richest cities in the world?
(a) 24th and 45th
(b) 67th and 32nd
(c) 12th and 34th
(d) 24th and 37th

Ans (d) 24th and 37th

• Mumbai and Delhi listed among the top 50 richest cities in the world.
• Mumbai with the 24th position and Delhi with the 37th position made it
into the top 50 world's wealthiest cities in 2024.
• The latest rankings of the world's wealthiest cities have been released
by Henley & Partners and New World Health.
• New York is in the top spot among the top 50 wealthiest cities in the
world.

372. Pyrenees Mountains, recently in news, forms a natural border

between which two countries?
(a) Germany & Switzerland
(b) Norway & Sweden
(c) Hungary & Romania
(d) Spain & France

(d) Spain & France

• French President hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at Pyrenees’
Tourmalet Pass for private talks.
• The Pyrenees form a natural border between Spain and France,
extending 500 km from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic.

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373. Recently, where the 26th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ meeting is
held ?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Jaipur
(c) Chennai
(d) Hyderabad

Ans – (a) New Delhi

• The 26th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting in New Delhi, co-
chaired by Jaideep Mazumdar and Albert Chua, reviewed ASEAN-India
relations, focusing on political-security, economic, and socio-cultural
engagement.
• They discussed implementing the Prime Ministers’ 12-Point Proposal to
strengthen the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
• Preparation for the upcoming ASEAN-India Summit in Vientiane, Laos,
was also discussed. ASEAN appreciated India’s support for ASEAN and
regional architecture.

374. Which state government Launches “School on Wheels” Initiative for

Students in Relief Camps?
(a) Assam
(b) Andra Pradesh
(c) Nagaland
(d) Manipur

Ans – (d) Manipur

• Amidst the aftermath of ethnic strife and severe hailstorms, Manipur’s
government introduces the “School on Wheels” program, aiming to provide
education to students sheltered in relief camps across the state.

Manipur
• Chief minister: N. Biren Singh

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• Governor : Anusuiya Uikey
• Capital: Imphal

375. Which state government has launched the ‘Pirul Lao-Paise Pao
campaign’ to contain the raging forest fire in the state ?
(a) Uttarakhand
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Haryana
(d) Assam

Ans – (a) Uttarakhand

• Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the Pirul Lao-
Paisa Pao in the Rudraprayag district on 8 May 2024.
• He urged the people to actively participate in the campaign to prevent
forest fires.
• He said that the cooperatives, Yuva Mangal Dal and Van Panchayat,
would also participate in the campaign to make it a people's campaign.

376. According to the Global Electricity Review 2024, which country has
overtaken Japan to become the world’s third-largest solar power
generator in 2023?
(a) Japan
(b) China
(c) India
(d) Germany

Ans – (c) India

• Due to rapid growth in installed solar power capacity, India became the
third-largest solar power generator in 2023.
• The 5th “Global Electricity Review” report published by the United
Kingdom-based global think tank Ember said that India, which was

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Japan.

Top 3 Country
1. China
2. United States of America
3. India

377. Which country becomes the 1st country to receive over $100 billion
in remittances ?
(a) USA
(b) India
(c) Japan
(d) Australia

Ans – (b) India

• India has become the first country to receive over $100 billion in
remittances in 2022, according to the United Nations migration agency.
• The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) revealed in its World
Migration Report 2024 that India’s remittances surged to $111 billion
last year, surpassing all other nations.

378. Recently who appointed as 'Official Sponsor' of Sri Lanka for T20
World Cup ?
(a) Nandini
(b) Amul
(c) Jio
(d) Airtel

Ans – (b) Amul

• Indian dairy giant Amul has been appointed the official sponsor of the
Sri Lanka Men's Team for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

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• Sri Lanka is set to begin their T20 World Cup campaign against South
Africa in New York on June 3, 2024, with the tournament hosted by the
West Indies and the USA.
• Previously Amul sponsored both the USA and South African cricket
teams for the upcoming World Cup

379. Earth Observation Report is recently released by which Organization?

(a) World Economic Forum
(b) World Bank
(c) International Monetary Fund
(d) NASA

Ans – (a) World Economic Forum

• The report released by the World Economic Forum delves into the
economic potential of Earth Observation (EO) technologies across various
sectors.
• EO refers to collecting information about activities and characteristics
on Earth, both natural and artificial, including physical, chemical,
biological and human systems.

380. When is International Sun Day celebrated ?

(a) May 1st
(b) May 2nd
(c) May 3rd
(d) May 4th

Ans (c) May 3rd

• Government of India commemorates International Sun Day on May 3rd,
2024, highlighting the benefits of solar energy for a greener planet.
• Ministry of New and Renewable Energy organizes ‘Run for Sun’ Marathon
in New Delhi to raise awareness about solar power’s role in mitigating
climate change.

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381. Which port has got approval to run as India's first transhipment
hub?
(a) Mangalore
(b) Cochin
(c) Kandla
(d) Vizhinjam

Ans (d) Vizhinjam

• Vizhinjam Port got approval to run as India's first transhipment hub.
• Adani’s Vizhinjam Port in Kerala has got approval from the centre to
operate as India’s first transhipment port. It will help India to become a
manufacturing hub.
• A transhipment port is a crucial hub where cargo is transferred from one
big vessel to several smaller ones.
• India’s 75% of transhipment cargo is currently processed at ports
overseas with destinations such as Colombo, Singapore, and Klang.
• Hence, (d) is the correct answer.

382. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding critical

minerals summit?
1. Ministry of Mines is organising critical minerals summit in New
Delhi from 30 April 2024.
2. It is being held in collaboration with the Indian Institute of
Sustainable Development (IISD).
Select the correct answer using the following codes.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

• Ministry of Mines is organising critical minerals summit in New Delhi from

30 April 2024.

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• Critical Minerals Summit: Enhancing Beneficiation and Processing
Capabilities is a two-day summit.
• It is being held in collaboration with the Shakti Sustainable Energy
Foundation (Shakti), Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW),
and the Indian Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD).

383. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IRED(a) was recently

granted ‘Navratna’ status by the Department of Public Enterprises.
With this the total number of Navratna PSEs has become
(a) 15
(b) 16
(c) 17
(d) 9

Ans (c) 17
• This takes the total number of Navratna PSEs to 17.
• Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IRED(a) has been granted
Navratna status by the Department of Public Enterprises.
• IREDA is now empowered to execute significant investments of up to
₹1,000 crore without the need of approval from the central authority.

384. Which country passed a stringent law criminalizing same-sex

relationships, imposing a maximum 15-year prison sentence ?
(a) Iran
(b) Iraq
(c) Saudi Arab
(d) Syria

Ans – (b) Iraq

• Iraq’s parliament recently passed a stringent law criminalizing same-sex
relationships, imposing a maximum 15-year prison sentence.

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385. Which of the following statements is correct about the global plastics
treaty?
1. It would be a legally binding treaty on plastics pollution by the
end of 2024.
2. Plastic takes anywhere from 20 to 500 years to decompose, and
currently less than 10% is recycled.
Select the correct code:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans : Option C
• World needs a global plastics treaty to resolve the plastic menace.
• Negotiators and observers from 175 countries arrived in Ottawa, Canada
to discuss the first global treaty to curb plastics pollution. This is the
fourth round of negotiations since 2022 for a legally binding treaty on
plastics pollution by the end of 2024. The final round will take place in
November this year, in South Korea.
• The proposed plastic treaty will be the most important environmental
pact after the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change. Plastic takes
anywhere from 20 to 500 years to decompose, and currently less than
10% is recycled.

386. Gina Justus has won 2024 Cambridge dedicated teacher awards for
Middle East and North Africa. Justus is originally from which of the
following states?
(a) Kerala
(b) Karnataka
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Maharashtra

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Answer: Option A
• Gina Justus has won the 2024 Cambridge dedicated teacher awards for
Middle East and North Africa.
• Justus is originally from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Justus has been
continuously working in the UAE since 2005.
• Hence, (a) is the correct answer.

387. India Today Group's AI anchor won the global media award. What is
the name of the AI anchor?
(a) Sana
(b) Jura
(c) Lisa
(d) Soundarya

Ans (a) Sana

• India Today Group's AI anchor, Sana, won the global media award.
• It has been selected as the best in South Asia for 'AI-led newsroom
transformation'.
• It won first place among national brands for the 'best use of AI in
customer-facing products'.
• The 2024 Global Media Awards highlighted how news media companies
must think beyond traditional ways to connect with their readers.

388. Representatives of the International Union for Conservation of

Nature (IUCN) are observers in the Nilgiri Tahr survey that began
on April 29 in ?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Karnataka
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Tamil Nadu

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Ans (d) Tamil Nadu
• IUCN representatives will be observers in the Nilgiri Tahr survey in
Tamil Nadu.
• From April 29, the Tamil Nadu Government will execute a synchronized
survey of the state animal with a resolve to remove the Nilgiri Tahr
(Nilgiritragus hylocrius) from endangered status.
• The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed
this animal as an endangered species and protected under Schedule I of
the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
• Hence, (d) is the correct answer.

389. AstraZeneca admits its Covid vaccine___________, can cause rare

side effects.
(A) Covaxin
B ) Sputnik-V
(c) Novavax
(d) Covishield

Ans (d) Covishield

• AstraZeneca admits its Covid vaccine, Covishield, can cause rare side
effects.
• For the first time, UK pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca admits in court
that its Covid vaccine, Covishield, can cause rare side effects known as
Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS).
• AstraZeneca is facing allegations of severe harm and deaths caused by
the vaccine.
• AstraZeneca developed the vaccine in collaboration with the University of
Oxford to develop Covishield.

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390. Which has developed a 3D-printed dummy ballot unit?
(a) IIT Kanpur
(b) IIT Guwahati
(c) IIT Delhi
(d) IIT Mumbai

Ans (b) IIT Guwahati

• IIT Guwahati has developed a 3D-printed dummy ballot unit.
• It was created by researchers at IIT Guwahati in merely 48 hours.
• The dummy ballot seeks maximum voter participation by offering a
practical experience.
• It has unique interactive elements such as sound and light output
indicators to assist users during the voting process.
• Hence, (b) is the correct answer.

391. On 30 April 2024, the Ruang volcano in ___________ erupted.

(a) Indonesia
(b) Ecuador
(c) Japan
(d) Peru

Ans (a) Indonesia

• On 30 April 2024, the Ruang volcano in Indonesia erupted.
• Indonesia’s Ruang volcano is located off the island of Sulawesi.

392. Every year on 3rd May, World Press Freedom Day is celebrated.
UNESCO and ________ hosted the 31st World Press Freedom Day
conference from 2 to 4 May 2024.
(a) Argentina
(b) Peru
(c) Chile
(d) Brazil

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Ans (c) Chile
• Every year on 3rd May, World Press Freedom Day is celebrated
• It is celebrated to recognize the contribution of the media personnel in
upholding the values of fair journalism.
• UNESCO and Chile are hosting the 31st World Press Freedom Day
conference from 2 to 4 May, 2024 in Santiago.
• Theme - A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the
Environmental Crisis.
• Hence, (c) is the correct answer.

393. The first India-made semiconductor chips will be introduced by

______ to global markets by early 2025.
(a) Intel
(b) Qualcomm
(c) Micron
(d) Nvidia

Ans (c) Micron

• The first India-made chips will be introduced by Micron to global
markets by early 2025.
• The first India-made semiconductor chips will be produced from Micron
Technology's packaging unit in Sanand, Gujarat, in the first half of
2025.
• Hence, (c) is the correct answer.

394. Who will be the head of the GST Appellate Tribunal?

(a) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra
(b) Ankit Kumar Singh
(c) Rajeev Kumar Singh
(d) Anil Kumar

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Ans (a) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra
• GST Appellate Tribunal will be headed by Sanjaya Kumar Mishra.
• Retired Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra is appointed as president of the
Goods & Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT).
• He has been appointed for four years with a salary of ₹2.50 lakh per
month.
• He will remain in office for four years or till attaining the age of 70
years, whichever is earlier.
• Hence, (a) is the correct answer.

395. Who has been appointed as Secretary of National Jute Board?

(a) Shashi Bhushan Singh
(b) Neeli Bendapudi
(c) Gitanjali Rao
(d) Sheetal Sharma
Ans (a) Shashi Bhushan Singh
• Shashi Bhushan Singh appointed as Secretary of National Jute Board
• The Central Government has approved the appointment of Shashi Bhushan
Singh (IRTS) as Secretary (at Director level) of National Jute Board,
Kolkata under the Ministry of Textiles.
• Singh has been appointed to the post for a period of five years or until
further orders, whichever is earlier.
• Singh is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) of 2010-batch.

396. NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has signed an agreement

with the ___________________ to support them in developing an
instant payment system like Unified Payment Interface (UPI) for
___________
(a) Bank of Australia, Australia
(b) Bank of Namibia, Namibia
(c) Bank of China, China
(d) Bank of Denmark, Denmark

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Ans (b) Bank of Namibia, Namibia
• NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has signed an agreement
with the Bank of Namibia (BoN) to develop a UPI-like instant payment
system.
• This agreement has been made to promote digital payments in Namibia.

397. Indian wildlife biologist, Purnima Devi Barman has been conferred
with the Whitley Gold Award 2024 in May 2024. She is from which
state?
(a) Tripura
(b) West Bengal
(c) Assam
(d) Manipur
Ans – (c) Assam
• Dr Purnima Devi Barman, a wildlife biologist from Assam, has won her
second Whitley Gold Award, also known as the Green Oscar.
• She was honoured for her conservation effort of the endangered bird,
Hargila or Greater Adjutant Stork and its wetland habitat.
• This is the second time that Dr Barman has been honoured with the
Whitley Gold Award. She was also awarded the prize in 2017.

398. What are the names of woman Sarpanch who recently represented
the country in the program of the United Nations Population and CPD
Development Commission ?
(a) Shashi Bhushan Singh Neeru Yadav
(b) Shashi Bhushan Singh Supriya Das
Datta
(c) Shashi Bhushan Singh Kunuku Hema
Kumari
(d) Shashi Bhushan Singh All of the Above

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Ans – (d) All of the Above
• The government of India has selected three elected women
representatives Neeru Yadav, Supriya Das Datta, and Kunuku Hema
Kumari, to represent India at the United Nations' “Localising the SDGs:
Women in Local Governance in India Lead the Way” event.
• The event held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on 3
May 2024.

399. Jeremiah Manele has been elected new prime minister of which
country?
(a) Mangolia
(b) Solomon Islands
(c) Sudan
(d) Namibia
Ans – (a) Jeremiah Manele
• In a significant political development, the Solomon
Islands has elected former Foreign Minister
Jeremiah Manele as its new prime minister,
indicating that the South Pacific island nation is likely to maintain close
ties with China.
Solomon Islands
• Capital : Honiara
• Currency : Solomon Islands Dollar
• Continent: Oceania

400. Which company become Lead Sponsor for USA and South Africa in
T20 World Cup 2024 ?
(a) Amul
(b) Jio
(c) Nandini
(d) Airtel
Ans – (a) Amul
• The renowned Indian dairy giant Amul has been named the Lead Arm
sponsor for the USA and South Africa cricket teams during the highly
anticipated T20 World Cup in June.
• The USA Cricket team will be making their T20 World Cup debut as co-
hosts of the prestigious tournament, which commences on June 1.

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