APRIL 2024

INDEX 1. International Current Affairs

1. International Current Affairs ................................ 1 1. Which country will become the first country to pass a
bill to tackle child discrimination?
2. National Current Affairs ........................................ 7
A. Italy B. Germany
3. Sports ...................................................................... 12 C. Norway D. France

4. Science & Technology .......................................... 20 • Answer- D. France

5. Obituaries ............................................................... 23 • France is set to become the first country to pass a bill
to tackle child discrimination.
6. Appointments and resignations ......................... 24 • France's lower house of parliament has passed a bill
that will ban discrimination on hair texture, length,
7. Important Days ..................................................... 31 colour or style.
8. Summits and Conferences ................................... 36 • The Bill will amend the existing anti-discrimination
measures in the Labour Code.
9. Awards and Recognitions ................................... 38
• This bill will support black people who face
10. Ranks and Reports ................................................ 42 discrimination at the workplace because of their hair.
11. Books and Authors ............................................... 47 • Olivier Serva, a black lawmaker from the French
Caribbean Island of Guadeloupe, has drafted the bill.
12. Banking and Economy ......................................... 47
• The bill was passed by 44 MLAs while two voted
13. Central, State Government Schemes & against it. It will become law after the Senate's
Committees............................................................ 49 confirmation.

14. Defence ................................................................... 50 2. Which countries partially joined the Schengen area
of the European Union?
15. Agreements and MoU .......................................... 53 A. Bulgaria and Romania B. Croatia and Cyprus
C. Cyprus and Ireland D. Ireland and Romania
16. Miscellaneous Current Affairs ............................ 55
• Answer- A. Bulgaria and Romania
• Romania and Bulgaria have partially joined the
Schengen area, the ID-check-free travel zone in
Europe.
• This is an important step in the integration of the two
countries with the European Union.
• The Schengen Area was established in 1985 and
consists of 23 of the 27 EU member states, along with
Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Before the entry of Bulgaria and Romania, about 3.5
million people crossed the internal border each day.
• Austria vetoed the entry of Romania and Bulgaria
into the Schengen area in late 2022 but allowed full
entry to Croatia. Bulgaria and Romania joined the EU
in 2007 and Croatia in 2013.
• Today, the Schengen Area includes most EU
countries except for Cyprus and Ireland.

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• As of 31 March 2024, Bulgaria and Romania became 5. ___________ has appointed Judith Suminewa Tuluka
the newest member states to join the Schengen area. as its first female Prime Minister.
• Additionally, non-EU states Iceland, Norway, A. Israel B. Congo
Switzerland and Liechtenstein have also joined the C. Sudan D. Kenya
Schengen area. • Answer- B. Congo
3. How many sites have been added to the Global • Congo has appointed Judith Suminewa Tuluka as its
Geopark network? first female prime minister.
A. 18 B. 15 • He has been appointed by the President of the
C. 20 D. 16
Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Tshisekedi.
• Answer- A. 18 • President Tshisekedi fulfilled an election promise. It
• UNESCO's Executive Board has decided to add 18 is a step towards forming a new government after
sites to the Global Geoparks Network. Tshisekedi was re-elected late last year.
• The total number of geoparks reached 213 in 48 • Tuluca will take office at a time when violence is
countries. escalating in the mineral-rich eastern part of the
country bordering Rwanda.
• The new geoparks are located in Brazil, China,
Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, 6. Abdel Fattah el-Sisi was sworn in as ________'s
Poland, Portugal and Spain. President for his third term.
• Geoparks serve the conservation of the important A. Qatar B. Afghanistan
geological heritage of local communities by C. New Zealand D. Egypt
combining public access and a sustainable approach • Answer- D. Egypt
to development.
• Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi was sworn in for his third term
• The UNESCO Global Geopark designation was as the President of Egypt on 2 April 2024.
created in 2015. It recognizes the geological heritage
of international importance. • He will remain president of Egypt until 2030. The
term of the President of Egypt is six years.
• Two UNESCO member countries are joining the
network for the first time: New Zealand and the • President Sisi won the presidential election held in
Philippines. December 2023 with 88.6% of the vote.

4. Which country had introduced the resolution in • Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi was a military officer in the
Egyptian army who emerged as Egypt's strongest
support of considering the International Year of
leader after the military ousted elected President
Millets (IYM 2023)?
Mohamed Morsi following a popular uprising in July
A. Russia B. Italy 2013.
C. India D. France
• In the 2014 presidential election, Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi
• Answer- C. India was elected President of Egypt for the first time. He
• The FAO held the closing ceremony of the was re-elected president in 2018.
International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023 at its • In 2019, Egypt's constitution was amended increasing
headquarters in Rome, Italy on March 29, 2024. the president's term from four to six years and
• In March 2021, the United Nations General Assembly increasing the limit for a person to become president
declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets of consecutive Egypt from two to three.
following a resolution by India, which was endorsed 7. Who has become the newly elected Prime Minister of
by more than 70 countries. Portugal in April 2024?
• The closing ceremony served as a platform to review A. Judith Suminewa Tuluka B. Bassirau Diomaye
the achievements and strategies learnt from the Faye
International Year of Millets. C. Mohammed Mustafa D. Luis Montenegro
• The United Nations General Assembly declared 2023 • Answer- D. Luis Montenegro
as the International Year of Millets at its 75th session
in March 2021. • Central-right leader Luis Montenegro has been
sworn in as Portugal's new Prime Minister at
• World Food Day is celebrated annually on 16 Lisbon's Ajuda Palace. He will lead a minority
October to commemorate the founding of FAO in government, which will face challenges in passing
1945. laws due to the fragmented nature of the country's
• FAO is headquartered in Rome, Italy and is currently parliament.
headed by Director General Qiu Dongyu. India is one
of the founding members of FAO.

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• Montenegro has promised to lower taxes and create a United Kingdom, and the United States are also
more business-friendly environment for the middle eligible for e-visas.
class. • Notably, India is the largest source of tourism for
• The ultimate goal is to attract back about a third of Japan after East Asian countries.
Portugal's young citizens who have left the country 10. How many Indians have been added to the Young
in search of better job opportunities. Global Leaders Community Class of 2024 by the
• Portugal and India enjoy warm and friendly World Economic Forum?
relations. Portugal supports India's permanent A. Seven B. Five
membership in the UNSC and the Nuclear Suppliers C. Eight D. Six
Group. The first India-EU Summit was initiated by
Portugal in 2000. • Answer- A. Seven
8. Which country has recently declared El Nino-induced • Ninety-nine change-makers have been added to the
drought as a national disaster? 2024 Young Global Leaders Community Class by the
World Economic Forum (WEF).
A. Zimbabwe B. Sudan
D. Chile D. Zambia • The World Economic Forum has released its most
recent list of "Young Global Leaders", comprising
• Answer- A. Zimbabwe four Indians selected from the corporate sector.
• Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa on • These include RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group Vice
Wednesday declared a state of disaster due to an El Chairman Shashwat Goenka.
Nino-induced drought threatening food security in
the country. • The following list gives the other three Indians who
were named Young Global Leaders by the WEF in
• More than 2.7 million people were affected by food 2024.
shortages.
• Advait Nair, CEO of FSN E-Commerce Ventures and
• President Mnangagwa's immediate $2 billion aid owner of Nykaa brand
request is aimed at tackling hunger amid the crisis.
• Arjun Bhartia, Director, Jubilant Group
• The drought, one of the five worst droughts caused
by El Nino, disrupts power generation and threatens • Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Non-Executive Director of
food security across southern Africa. Vedanta Limited, in total, seven Indians have been
recognized for their contribution in different fields.
• Zimbabwe has an annual grain requirement of 2.2
million tonnes for both human and livestock • The other three Indians are Bhumi Pednekar, Sharad
consumption. Vivek Sagar and Richa Bajpai.
• Due to drought, the country's grain production is • The WEF's Young Global Leaders initiative was
expected to be around 800,000 tonnes in the 2023/24 launched in 2005.
summer crop season, according to the Ministry of 11. Israel's security cabinet approved the reopening of
Agriculture. the __________ for the first time to allow the flow of
9. Which country has started issuing e-visas for Indian more humanitarian aid into Gaza.
tourists? A. Erase Crossing B. Karni Crossing
A. Australia B. Japan C. Cords Crossing D. Quneitra Crossing
C. France D. Russia • Answer- A. Erase Crossing
• Answer- B. Japan • The reopening of the Erez crossing was approved by
• Japan has started issuing e-visas for Indian tourists, Israel's security cabinet for the first time to allow the
newly introduced system that eliminates the need for flow of more humanitarian aid into Gaza.
physical visa stickers in passports. • The Erez Crossing, also known as Beit Hanoun, is a
• This innovative programme enables applicants to border crossing between Israel and the northern
apply for a visa electronically through designated Gaza Strip.
Japan Visa Application Centres operated by VFS • It is being reopened for the first time since the
Global. terrorist attack by Palestinian group Hamas on
• Designed specifically for tourism purposes, the Japan October 7 last year.
eVisa offers a single-entry short-term visa allowing • The use of the Israeli port of Ashdod to help transfer
for up to 90 days stay in Japan. more aid to Gaza has also been approved by the
• Along with India, countries including Australia, cabinet.
Brazil, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Cambodia, Singapore, • Israel has strictly controlled land crossings and
South Africa, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, the banned all travel by air and sea to and from Gaza.

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12. Who has become the new President of Slovakia in • The changes include the introduction of an English
April 2024? language requirement and a reduction in the
A. Bassirou Diomaye Fey B. Abdel Fattah el-Sisi maximum continuum for various low-skilled
D. Peter Pellegrini D. Judith Suminewa Tuluka positions under accredited employer worker visas,
according to a statement released on Sunday.
• Answer- D. Peter Pellegrini
15. Which country has launched a new gold-backed
• Peter Pellegrini, the candidate of the nationalist-left
currency named ZiG in an attempt to stabilise its
government, has won Slovakia's presidential election,
economy?
defeating liberal, pro-Western opposition candidate
Ivan Korcok. A. Argentina B. Egypt
D. Zimbabwe D. Lebanon
• Pellegrini, a close ally of popular Prime Minister
Robert Fico, won with 53.85% of the ballots from • Answer- D. Zimbabwe
more than 98 polling stations counted in the election. • A new gold-backed currency called ZiG has been
• This is a victory of Pellegrini's ideas, which launched by Zimbabwe. The name ZiG means
demonstrate the commitment that Slovakia will "Zimbabwean Gold".
remain on the side of peace, not on the side of war. • The new ZiG banknotes will come in denominations
• Pellegrini will be Slovakia's sixth president since the between ₹1 and ₹200.
country gained independence following the partition • It aims to replace the severely devalued Zimbabwean
of Czechoslovakia in 1993. dollar (RTGS).
• He will replace the country's first female head of • Coins will also be introduced to address the shortage
state, Zuzana Caputova. of American coins.
13. Which of the following has recently suspended ties • This is the latest attempt to stabilise the economy that
with Ecuador? has been going from crisis to crisis for the last 25
A. Austria B. Canada years.
C. Mexico D. Hungary • ZiG replaced the Zimbabwean dollar, RTGS, which
• Answer- C. Mexico has lost three-quarters of its value so far this year.
• Mexico has suspended relations with Ecuador. • Zimbabwe's economy is under pressure and the
annual inflation rate reached 55% in March, a seven-
• Mexico has taken this action after the arrest of former
month high.
Ecuadorian Vice President George Glass.
• The new currency is being implemented with
• On April 5, 2024, George Glass was detained by immediate effect and banks will have to convert
Ecuadorian authorities from the Mexican embassy in existing Zimbabwean dollar balances into ZiG.
Quito.
16. Which country's army will launch a campaign to
• George Glass was twice convicted of corruption.
collect garbage from Mount Everest?
• Since December, when George Glass sought political
A. India B. Bhutan
asylum, he had been at the embassy in Quito. C. Bangladesh D. Nepal
• The United Nations Conference on Diplomatic
• Answer- D. Nepal
Contacts and Immunity was hosted by the United
Nations from 2 March to 14 April 1961 in Vienna, the • Nepal Army will carry out a campaign to collect
capital of Austria. The treaty, known as the Vienna garbage from Mount Everest.
Convention on Diplomatic Relations 1961, defines the • The Nepal Army will collect around 10 tonnes of
rules and principles that regulate how countries garbage and five dead bodies lying on Mount Everest
should treat each other's diplomatic representatives. as part of the Mountain Clean-up Campaign 2024.
14. Which country has recently changed its employment • The 12-member team, led by Major Aditya Karki, will
visa program? commence its journey from the base camp on April
A. New Zealand B. Australia 14.
C. Saudi Arabia D. Malaysia • This team will bring garbage from Mount Everest,
• Answer- A. New Zealand Mount Lhotse and Mount Nuptse.
• New Zealand has implemented changes to the • An 18-member Sherpa team will assist the Army in
employment visa program to manage net migration. the cleanliness drive. The operation will be flagged
off by Nepal Army Chief General Prabhuram
• New Zealand's government implemented changes to Sharma.
its employment visa program aimed at addressing
"unsustainable" net migration. • The biodegradable waste will be brought to Namche
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Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) for • According to the World Health Organization (WHO)
proper treatment. Global Hepatitis Report 2024 released on 9th April
• Plastic waste has become a major threat in the 2024, India is one of the countries with the highest
Himalayan regions. The lifespan of plastic is more prevalence of viral hepatitis disease.
than 400 years. • About 2.9 crore Indians were infected with hepatitis
17. India has acquired the right to operate the overseas B, while 0.55 crore Indians were infected with
hepatitis C.
Sittwe port, it is in which country?
A. Iran B. Sri Lanka • The WHO has set a target to eliminate hepatitis
C. Qatar D. Myanmar worldwide by 2030.

• Answer- D. Myanmar • According to WHO, in 2022, after Covid-19, viral

hepatitis and tuberculosis were the second leading
• The Sittwe Port in Myanmar will now be operated by causes of death among infectious diseases.
India.
• According to the WHO report, India reported around
• This is the second foreign port to be operated by 50,000 new hepatitis B cases and 1.4 lakh new
India after Iran's Chabahar Port. hepatitis C cases in 2022.
• However, unlike the Chabahar port, where India • In 2022, 1.23 lakh people died in India from infectious
controls only two terminals, Sittwe port will be hepatitis viral disease.
India's full control.
20. Who has been elected as the next Prime Minister of
• Under the recently approved deal, India has got a Iceland?
long-term lease of the port, which will be renewed
A. Stuart Mark B. Bjarney Benedictson
every three years.
C. Katrin Jacobsdottir D. none of these
• Sittwe port in Myanmar will be connected to India's
Mizoram state under the multimodal transit • Answer- B. Bjarney Benedictson
connectivity project to be built on the Kaladan river. • Iceland's Foreign Minister Bjarni Benedictson has
• India had extended a grant of $500 million to been elected as the country's next Prime Minister.
Myanmar for the construction of the port. • Earlier, Katrin Jacobsdottir resigned from her post for
18. On 9th April 2024, Simon Harris has been elected the the presidential election.
youngest Prime Minister of which country? • Benedictson, head of the pro-trade-wing Right-wing
A. Egypt B. Slovakia Independence Party, now serves as foreign minister
D. Congo D. Ireland in a three-party coalition and was previously prime
minister in a Tsar-government from January to
• Answer- D. Ireland November 2017.
• Simon Harris has been elected as the new and • Iceland is a Nordic Island country located between
youngest Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean.
on 9th April 2024.
21. Who has recently been elected as the President of the
• In Ireland, the Prime Minister is called Taoiseach. Senate, the upper house of the Pakistani Parliament?
• He will replace Leo Varadkar, who resigned in A. Imran Khan B. Nawaz Sharif
March 2024. C. Hina Rabbani Khar D. Yousuf Raza Gilani
• At the age of 37, he is the youngest Prime Minister of • Answer- D. Yousuf Raza Gilani
Ireland to become Prime Minister.
• Former Pakistan Prime Minister and Pakistan
• Before him, Prime Minister of Indian origin Leo Peoples Party (PPP) leader Yousuf Raza Gilani has
Varadkar was the youngest Prime Minister of
been elected as the Chairman of the Senate.
Ireland. Varadkar became the Prime Minister in 2017
at the age of 38. • PML-N's Syedal Khan Nasir was elected unopposed
as Deputy Chairman of the Senate.
• Ireland has a parliamentary democracy in which the
head of state is the president. However, the executive • A total of 41 newly-elected senators took oath as
power of the government is vested in the Prime members of the House in a session of the Senate.
Minister. • No one filed nomination papers against the two
19. When has the World Health Organization set a target candidates supported by the ruling coalition led by
the PML-N.
to eliminate hepatitis from the world?
A. 2030 B. 2025 22. Which country tested the Angara-A5 space rocket in
C. 2035 D. 2027 April 2024?
• Answer- A. 2030 A. China B. India
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• Answer- D. Russia • Wong was named as PM-in-waiting in April 2022
after a rare disruption to the leadership change
• Russia successfully test-fired its Angara-A5 space
process.
rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Far
East. • Wong is also vice president of sovereign wealth fund
GIC and chairman of the Southeast Asian country's
• The launch comes after a series of technical failures
central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
that led to the cancellation of two previous attempts.
• The Angara-A5 space rocket is designed to carry 25. Which is the first country to introduce meningitis
heavy payloads into low Earth orbit. vaccine?
A. New Zealand B. Colombia
• Soon after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Russia
C. Israel D. Nigeria
launched the Angara project in 1991 with the goal of
creating domestically built launch vehicles. • Answer- D. Nigeria
• It reached an altitude of more than 25,000 kilometers • Nigeria has prepared the world's first vaccine against
(15,500 miles) per hour in a few minutes as it flew meningitis.
into space, according to mission control that • Nigeria has become the first country to introduce the
launched the rocket. new vaccine Men5CV. It is supported by the World
• The Angara rocket is a 54.5-meter (178.81 ft) three- Health Organization (WHO).
stage rocket. It weighs about 773 tonnes, of which • This vaccine will protect against five strains of
about 24.5 tonnes can be carried in space. meningococcus bacteria (A, C, W, Y and X).
23. Who has become the new Prime Minister of Kuwait • Meningitis is caused by meningococcus bacteria. This
in April 2024? is a major threat in Africa.
A. Pham Minh Chin B. Mohammed bin Abdulrahman • Meningitis can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi,
bin Jassim Al Thani or parasites. It can have an effect on the brain and
D. Ahmad Awad bin Mubarak D. Ahmad Abdullah Al-
cause hearing loss and learning disabilities.
Ahmad Al-Sabah
• According to the World Health Organization (WHO),
• Answer- D. Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah meningitis cases increased by 50 percent across
• On 15 April 2024, the Emir of Kuwait announced the Africa last year.
appointment of Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al- • Nigeria suffered an outbreak of meningitis between
Sabah as the new Prime Minister replacing Sheikh October 1, 2023, and March 11, 2024.
Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, who resigned
in April. 26. Where has a new species Clouded Tiger Cat been
found recently?
• This latest appointment follows the election of a new
A. Brazil B. Australia
parliament, the fourth since December 2020.
C. France D. South Africa
• Sheikh Ahmed has an influential background in
finance and government. He received a bachelor's • Answer- A. Brazil
degree in business administration from the • Recently a new species of tiger has been discovered
University of Illinois in 1976, majoring in finance in the dense rainforests of Brazil. This cat named
(banking and investment). Clouded Tiger Cat (Leopardus pardinoides) is
• Kuwait is a sovereign state located on the northern structurally small, but it is extremely important for
edge of the Arabian Peninsula, bordered by Iraq to biodiversity and conservation.
the north and Saudi Arabia to the south. • Scientists and animal lovers alike are surprised by
24. Who will be sworn in as Singapore's next Prime this amazing finding. However, this underscores the
weakness of our planet's ecosystems and the urgent
Minister?
need to protect them.
A. Pham Minh Chin B. Lee Kuan Yew
D. Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak D. Lawrence Wong • A small wild cat called the clouded tiger cat is almost
the same size as a domestic cat.
• Answer- D. Lawrence Wong
27. Which country hosted the 1st Rainbow Tourism
• After two decades, Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Conference in April 2024?
Hsien Loong will step down from his post on May
A. India B. Nepal
15. Lawrence Wong will be sworn in as the next
C. Sri Lanka D. Bhutan
Prime Minister.
• Lawrence Wong is currently serving as Deputy Prime • Answer- B. Nepal
Minister and Minister of Finance. • The first Rainbow International Tourism Conference
• He has been a potential prime ministerial candidate in Nepal was organized by civil society Mayako
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Pehchan in collaboration with Nepal Tourism Board • It has made it mandatory for anyone promoting
in Kathmandu. homosexuality or prostitution to be jailed for at least
• LGBTQ participants and their field experts spoke on seven years.
pink tourism and bringing inclusivity in the tourism • Anyone who changes their biological gender or dress
sector to boost the economy of any country. in a feminine way could face another three years in
• Important topics such as LGBTI+ travel, accessible prison.
tourism, cultural sensitivity and community • The main purpose of the law is to uphold religious
engagement were discussed to create a more values and protect Iraqi society from moral
inclusive and equitable tourism sector. degradation.
28. The volcano Mount Erebus was in news recently, it is • More than 130 countries legalize gay sex acts, while
located in which continent? more than 60 countries have criminalized gay sex.
A. Antarctica B. Asia
C. Europe D. North America 2. National Current Affairs
• Answer- A. Antarctica 31. From which state will four tigers be translocated to
• Antarctica's most famous active volcano, Mount Rajasthan?
Erebus, has recently made headlines with the release A. Haryana B. Uttar Pradesh
of 'gold dust' worth $ 6000 every day. C. Uttarakhand D. Maharashtra

• Mount Erebus is the second highest and most active • Answer- C. Uttarakhand
volcano in Antarctica and is located on Ross Island in • The Uttarakhand government has allowed
Antarctica. translocation of four tigers to Rajasthan following a
• Gold particles have been found in the dust request from the western state authorities.
emanating daily from this volcano. The value of gold • According to the guidelines of the National Tiger
coming out of the volcano daily is estimated to be Conservation Authority (NTCA), tigers to be sent to
more than Rs 5 lakh. Rajasthan will be caught from the buffer zone and
• About 80 grams of crystallized gold has been not from the protected forest area.
detected daily in this dust. • A similar request for translocation of three tigers to
29. Which country lifted ban on sale of small arms to Odisha has also been received and is under
India? consideration.
A. Russia B. Germany • Besides, the fifth tiger will be taken to the Motichur
C. USA D. France range, and Uttarakhand will share its rehabilitation
expertise with forest personnel in Rajasthan.
• Answer- B. Germany
• The National Tiger Conservation Authority, a body
• Germany lifts ban on sale of small arms to India.
established in 2005 under the Ministry of
• In order to enhance the growing strategic and Environment, Forest and Climate Change with the
military ties, Germany has decided to lift the ban on objective of promoting the conservation of tigers.
small arms sales to India as an exception.
• This body was implemented under the guidelines of
• The German government previously banned small the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972.
arms sales to non-NATO countries.
32. The first phase of the world's largest single-location
• This will pave the way for sale of small arms from copper manufacturing plant began operations. It is
Germany to Indian Army and state police forces. located at which place in Gujarat?
• Earlier, Germany allowed the National Security A. Mundra B. Gandhinagar
Guard (NSG) to purchase spare parts and accessories C. Rajkot D. Surat
for MP5 submachine guns.
• Answer- A. Mundra
30. Which of the following country's parliament passed a
law criminalising same-sex relationships? • The Gautam Adani-led conglomerate started the first
phase of the world's largest single-location copper
A. Russia B. Iran
manufacturing plant in Gujarat's Mundra.
C. Iraq D. Qatar
• Kutch Copper, a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd,
• Answer- C. Iraq commissioned the first phase of a $1.2 billion
• Iraq's parliament passed a law criminalising same- "greenfield copper refinery".
sex relationships. • The first phase of the facility will produce 0.5 million
• Iraq's newly amended law enables courts to impose metric tonnes of refined copper. The plant will reach
10 to 15 years in prison for those involved in same- its full capacity of 1 million tonnes by FY 2029.
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• India is rapidly increasing production of copper, a A. Cochin B. Mormugao
key metal to move away from fossil fuels. C. Paradip Port D. New Mangalore
• India is rapidly increasing production of copper, a • Answer- C. Paradip Port
key metal to move away from fossil fuels. • Paradip Port Authority, Odisha has displaced
• 1 million tonnes of copper per year will be produced Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla as India's top
after the completion of the second phase of 'Kutch cargo-handling major port in 2023-24.
Copper'. • In 2023-24, Paradip Port handled 145.38 million
33. Which state's Matabari Pera and Pachra have got the metric tonnes of cargo.
coveted GI tag? • Paradip Port handled 10.02 million metric excess
A. West Bengal B. Tripura cargo over the previous year registering a growth of
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Sikkim 7.4%. Paradip Port has a capacity to handle 289
• Answer- B. Tripura million metric tons.
• Paradip Port was established in 1962 by the
• Two items from Tripura have earned the coveted
Government of Odisha. However in 1965, the
Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Government of India took over the ownership and
• Among the two items that got the tag, the first is management of the port from the Government of
Matabari Pera, a dairy-based sweet item traditionally Odisha.
served as prasad at Tripurasundari temple in Gomati
• Paradip Port was declared a Major Port by the
district.
Government of India on 18 April 1966 and it has
• The second is Pachra, a hand-woven fabric used by become the 8th Major Port of India.
the indigenous communities of the state.
36. Where is India's largest agricultural waste-based bio-
• In March 2023, Matabari Mahila Cluster Level CNG plant being set up?
Bhumukhi Sambya Samiti Limited had applied for GI
A. Patna, Bihar B. Gandhinagar, Gujarat
tag for Matabari Pera, while Dewanbari Women's
C. Indore, Madhya Pradesh D. Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
Cluster Bhumukhi Sambaya Samiti Limited had
applied for Pachra or Rignai cloth. • Answer- D. Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
• 6 traditional products and crafts of Assam including • Adani Total Energy Biomass Limited (ATBL), a
Bihu Dhol, Japi and Sarthebari Bell Metal crafts have wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Total Gas Limited
been given GI tags. (ATGL), has commissioned the first phase of its
• Assam Ashrikandi Terracotta Craft (Crafts), Assam Barsana Biogas Plant at Shri Mataji Gaushala,
Pani Mateka Craft (Crafts), Sarthebari Metal Craft Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
(Crafts) and Assam Missing Handloom Products • Adani Total Limited is a joint venture between Adani
(Products), are the other products that have received Group and France's Total Energies.
the GI tag. • The Barsana plant will be India's largest agro-waste-
34. How many products from Uttar Pradesh have been based bio-CNG plant after completion. The cost of
added to the list of Geographical Indication (GI) the three phases of the project for the plant will be
certified products recently? over Rs 200 crore.
A. 18 B. 15 • The Barsana plant uses state-of-the-art advanced
C. 20 D. 16 anaerobic digestion technology that converts organic
matter into renewable biogas.
• Answer- B. 15
• This will also help the country meet its zero emission
• Fifteen products from Uttar Pradesh have recently
target by 2070 and secure the country's fuel security.
been added to the list of Geographical Indication (GI)
certified products. • The Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan
(GOBARDHAN) scheme was launched by the
• This has made Uttar Pradesh the number one state in
Government of India in 2018.
India in terms of GI-tag products.
37. Kathia wheat which has recently been given GI tag is
• UP now has 69 GI tag products. It has overtaken
Tamil Nadu, which currently has 58 GI-tag products. related to which state?
A. Rajasthan B. Haryana
• Varanasi is a pioneer in the production of GI tagged
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Punjab
items. It has 30 certified products.
• This is the maximum number from a single • Answer- C. Uttar Pradesh
geographical area. • The agricultural produce 'Kathiya Gehu' of the
Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh has recently
35. Which port of India has emerged as the highest cargo
been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
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• The GI tag application for this crop was made in the 40. Where has the Yoga Mahotsav been held to
year 2022. The GI tag was granted after a two-year- commemorate the 75-day countdown to International
long process. Yoga Day?
• Technically classified as "Triticum durum," kathia A. Pune B. Hyderabad
wheat is famous for its hardiness, giving it names C. Bhopal D. Lucknow
like durum wheat, oatmeal, pasta wheat, or macaroni • Answer- A. Pune
wheat.
• Yoga Festival has been organized in Pune,
• Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a pioneer in securing
Maharashtra.
GI tag and has become the first state to achieve a
remarkable 69 GI tags. These tags highlight India's • It has been organized to commemorate the 75-day
rich cultural diversity and agricultural heritage. countdown to the International Yoga Day.
38. Restrictions have been imposed on pilgrims visiting • It has been organized at Wadia College Sports
Ahobilam shrine. Where is Ahobilam Shrine located? Ground, Pune (Maharashtra).
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Telangana • It is jointly organized by Morarji Desai National
C. Maharashtra D. Tamil Nadu Institute of Yoga and National Institute of
Naturopathy, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of
• Answer- A. Andhra Pradesh India.
• Restrictions have been imposed on pilgrims visiting • During the festival, experts from Morarji Desai
Ahobilam shrine. National Institute of Yoga performed live
• The forest department and Sri Lakshmi Narasimha demonstration of common yoga protocols.
Swamy Devasthanams (SLNSD) have imposed • More than 5000 yoga practitioners demonstrated
certain restrictions on visitors visiting the Ahobilam common yoga protocols during the demonstration.
temple.
• The general yoga protocol includes simple and
• The restrictions have been imposed due to intense effective yoga exercises in the simplest form for a
heat waves that can affect the movement of wild healthy life.
animals.
41. Which of the following statement is correct?
• Ahobilam Shrine: Ahobilam Tirtha is made up of
nine different temples, located within the Nallamala 1. On April 5, former CJI Ranjan Gogoi
forest. differentiated between 'judicial activism' and
• It is located in Andhra Pradesh and is the center of 'judicial redundancy', saying it is the responsibility
worship of Narasimha. of the judiciary to know when to act as a catalyst for
• The temple of Ahobilam Tirtha is located at the top change and when to maintain status quo.
and is called Upper Ahobilam and the lower one is
called Lower Ahobilam. 2. He said while delivering the keynote address on
39. Who has been appointed by the Election Commission the 88th Foundation Day of Gauhati High Court.
as Youth Icon to urge the youth to vote in the A. 1 only B. 2 only
upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections? C. 1 and 2 D. None of these
A. Maithili Thakur B. Sachin Tendulkar
• Answer- A. 1 only
C. Dia Mirza D. Ayushmann Khurrana
• The line between 'judicial activism' and 'judicial
• Answer- D. Ayushmann Khurrana
redundancy' was highlighted by former CJI Ranjan
• Two-time Time Magazine Award winner for being Gogoi.
one of the most influential people in the world, • On April 5, former CJI Ranjan Gogoi differentiated
Ayushmann Khurrana has been appointed by the between 'judicial activism' and 'judicial redundancy',
Election Commission of India to urge the youth to saying it is the responsibility of the judiciary to know
vote in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. when to act as a catalyst for change and when to
• "There are 101 excuses not to vote, but one region is maintain status quo.
enough to vote. Through this campaign, Ayushmann • He also underlined the need to adapt the judicial
will make the youth of the country aware that they systems to the changing times, which is being
should come forward and exercise their right to elect recognized globally.
the next leaders of our country in Parliament.
• He was delivering the keynote address at the 76th
• He has also been the flag bearer of gender inclusivity Foundation Day of the Gauhati High Court. Judicial
in India through his films. activism is not the same as judicial overreach. The
• Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar is also the UNICEF first is a peacemaker and the second is an encroacher.
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• He said 'daring' judicial activism brings with it the • The picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket
risk that decisions, even if made in good faith, Association (HPCA) (Dharamshala Stadium) stadium
sometimes lead to unintended consequences, thereby received the first basketball-recognition venue to set
making matters of legal certainty a mess. up a 'hybrid pitch' and in future international and
42. The 'Festival of Shakti-Music and Dance' is being IPL matches will be held at this track.
organized by whom? • The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association will
A. Swarnabhumi Sangeet Academy B. Sangeet Natak introduce hybrid pitch technology at its practice
Akademi facilities.
C. Global Music Institute D. IIFA • Netherlands-based 'SCS Pitches Group', which is a
part of the SIS Pitches Group company, has been
• Answer- B. Sangeet Natak Akademi
incorporated for the first time for the Siberian Pitch
• The Sangeet Natak Akademi is organising 'Shakti – A Library.
Festival of Music and Dance'.
• This cutting-edge technology will transform the
• The festival is being held from April 9 to 17 at seven game by providing a more durable, consistent, and
different Shaktipeeths of India. high-performance playing surface.
• The festival is being organised by the Sangeet Natak 45. In which state have three new archaeological sites
Akademi as part of its chain of Kala Pravah. been discovered?
• The Shakti Utsav began on April 9 from the A. Telangana B. Karnataka
Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati. C. Uttar Pradesh D. Kerala
• It will continue at Mahalaxmi Temple, Kolhapur, • Answer- A. Telangana
Maharashtra, Jwalamukhi Temple, Kangra, Himachal
Pradesh, Tripura Sundari, Udaipur, Tripura, Ambaji • A team of archaeologists discovered a unique Iron
Temple, Banaskantha, Gujarat, Jai Durga Age megalithic site at Oragutta near Bandala village
Shaktipeeth, Deoghar, Jharkhand. in SS Tadwai mandal of Mulugu district of
Telangana.
• It will conclude on April 17, 2024 at Shaktipeeth Maa
Harsiddhi Mandir, Jaisinghpur, Ujjain, Madhya • The site was discovered by a team of K P Rao and
Pradesh. Chaudhary Praveen Raju.

43. Ugadi festival is celebrated on the first day of • The exact number of monuments in the dense forest
and hill slopes could not be counted, but it is likely
_______, the first month of the Hindu calendar.
that it will be more than 200 megalithic monuments.
A. Karthik B. Vaishakh
D. Ashada D. Chaitra • The site discovered in Oragutta has unique features.
The side slabs are arranged with slabs according to
• Answer- D. Chaitra the size of the capstone.
• Ugadi New Year celebrated in Telangana and 46. Which state of India has reported bird flu cases in the
Andhra Pradesh. month of April 2024?
• On April 09, Telugu speaking people across the A. Telangana B. Karnataka
world celebrated the festival of Ugadi with C. Uttar Pradesh D. Kerala
traditional fervour and gaiety to commemorate the
Telugu New Year. • Answer- D. Kerala
• To mark the beginning of the Hindu lunar calendar, • Thousands of ducks in Adathua and Cheruthana in
the festival is celebrated in Telangana, Karnataka and Kuttanad region of Alappuzha district of Kerala have
Andhra Pradesh. been found infected with the highly pathogenic avian
influenza H5N1.
• Ugadi is celebrated on the first day of Chaitra, the
first month of the Hindu calendar. • The World Health Organization also recently issued
a warning about the threat of H5N1 bird flu, which
• People in rural and urban areas of Telangana has an exceptionally high mortality rate in infected
celebrate Sri 'Sobhakrithu Nama Ugadi' according to humans.
the Telugu calendar.
• The outbreak of avian influenza virus A (H5N1) was
44. Which institute has developed a hydrogel to remove first reported in India in February 2006 at a poultry
microplastics from water? farm in Navapur, Maharashtra.
A. Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai B. Ekana Stadium,
47. The largest temple festival Thrissur Pooram 2024 was
Lucknow
C. Dharamshala Stadium, Kangra D. Narendra Modi
celebrated. Where is Thrissur Pooram celebrated?
Stadium, Ahmedabad A. Telangana B. Karnataka
C. Uttar Pradesh D. Kerala
• Answer- C. Dharamshala Stadium, Kangra
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• Thrissur Pooram is a grand temple festival that is C. Himachal Pradesh D. Rajasthan
celebrated all over the world. Kerala is an Indian • Answer- C. Himachal Pradesh
state known for its rich culture and traditions.
• SJVN Limited has achieved a significant milestone
• The state is home to many religions and is with the inauguration of India's first multipurpose
characterized by its diverse landscapes, terrain, (thermal and power combined) green hydrogen pilot
customs, culture, and history. Thrissur Pooram is a project at the company's 1,500 MW Nathpa Jhakri
festival that is deeply rooted in the rich cultural Hydro Power Station (NJHPS) in Jhakri, Himachal
heritage of Kerala. Pradesh.
• Though it is a temple festival, people from all walks • The green hydrogen produced in the project will be
of society come together to celebrate it with music, used at NJHPS' High Velocity Oxygen Fuel (HVOF)
processions, fairs and fireworks. coating facility for its combustion fuel requirements.
48. Where did PM Narendra Modi inaugurate Lord Along with this, it will also generate electricity
Mahavir Nirvana Mahotsav? through 25 KW capacity fuel cells.
A. New Delhi B. Varanasi 51. The Indian Historical Records Commission has
C. Ahmedabad D. Patna adopted a new logo and motto in April 2024. Who
• Answer- A. New Delhi presented this logo?
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the A. Shaurya Pratap Singh B. Prashant Mishra
2550th Bhagwan Mahavir Nirvan Mahotsav, on the C. Pinaki Chandra Ghosh D. D. Udaya Kumar
auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, at Bharat • Answer- A. Shaurya Pratap Singh
Mandapam in New Delhi.
• The Indian Historical Records Commission (IHRC)
• Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana. He was the has adopted a new logo and motto in April 2024.
24th Tirthankara of Jainism.
• To clearly communicate the unique identity and
• He also released a commemorative postage stamp ethos of IHRC, an online competition was launched
and coin on the occasion and thanked the Jain on the MyGov portal in 2023. Out of total 436 entries,
community for their guidance and blessings. the following design by Shaurya Pratap Singh (Delhi)
49. Who among the following has been awarded the was chosen as the new logo and motto.
Outstanding Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Award • This logo perfectly expresses the theme and
of the year? uniqueness of the Indian Historical Records
A. NHPC B. HAL Commission.
C. ONGC D. NTPC • The Sarnath pillar in the middle represents India's
• Answer- B. HAL glorious past.
• IHRC was established in the year 1919.
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been
awarded the Outstanding Public Sector Undertaking • The IHRC is headed by the Union Minister of
(PSU) Award of the Year. Culture.
• The award was presented by Vice President Jagdeep 52. Which government has made it mandatory for all
Dhankhar in Delhi on April 23. officers and employees to use Digital Signature
• In the last financial year, HAL collected the highest Certificate (DSC) in April 2024?
revenue of over Rs.29,810 crore from operations. A. Madhya Pradesh B. Jammu and Kashmir
• It registered a double-digit growth of around 11% C. Maharashtra D. Uttar Pradesh
compared to 9% in the previous financial year. • Answer- B. Jammu and Kashmir
• It has maintained the growth momentum and • The Jammu and Kashmir government has made it
achieved overall better performance in various mandatory for all officers and staff to use Digital
sectors. Signature Certificate (DSC), Aadhaar-based e-Sign or
• The All India Management Association (AIMA) was e-signature to electronically sign e-files in the e-office
established in 1957. It is the apex body of the system.
management profession in India. • As per the communication reviewed by Rising
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL): HAL is one Kashmir, the Department of Administrative Reforms
of the oldest and largest aerospace and defence and Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public
manufacturers in the world. Grievances and Pensions, Government of India has
made it mandatory for officers of the rank of Dealing
50. Where was India's first multipurpose green hydrogen
Officer and above to use Digital Signature Certificate.
pilot project inaugurated?
• This with effect from June 1, 2024, underlines the
A. Gujarat B. Uttarakhand
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Aadhaar-based e-signature/e-signature for signing • 44-year-old star Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna
electronically and processing e-office along with his Australian partner Matthew Ebden
notes/proposals for approval in digital mode. won the 2024 Miami Open tennis men's doubles title
53. Bru migrants will be contesting Lok Sabha as voters on 31st March 2024 at the Hard Rock Stadium in
for the first time from which state? Florida, United States.
A. Meghalaya B. Tripura • With this win, Bopanna and Eden regained their
C. Nagaland D. Assam world No. 1 rank in the ATP men's doubles rankings.

• Answer- B. Tripura • American Danielle Collins won her first major title in
women's singles, while Italian tennis player Janic
• Around 37,000 Bru migrants from Mizoram who Sinner was crowned champion in men's singles.
have now settled in Tripura cast their votes in the
• At 44, Bopanna broke his own record of becoming
Lok Sabha.
the oldest player to win the ATP 1000 Masters
• He voted for the first time in the Lok Sabha elections Championship.
as a voter from Tripura.
• The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) is the
• Around 37,000 Bru migrants left after ethnic conflict world's premier organising body for men's
broke out in Mizoram. This was the largest ever professional tennis.
internal displacement in Northeast India.
• The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) is the
• Since 1997, Bru migrants have been stranded in organising body for women's professional tennis.
transit camps set up in North Tripura.
56. Who has recently been reappointed as the captain of
• These Bru migrants have been permanently settled at the Pakistan Cricket Board?
11 places in six districts of Tripura.
A. Babar Azam B. Muhammad Nawaz
• Bru migrants had earlier voted in Tripura in the 2023 C. Harris Roof D. Zaman Khan
state assembly election.
• Answer- A. Babar Azam
3. Sports • The Pakistan Cricket Board has re-appointed Babar
Azam as the captain.
54. Which IIT hosted the 6th Shastra Rapid FIDE rated
chess tournament? • Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin
Naqvi has appointed Azam as the white-ball (PCB &
A. IIT Delhi B. IIT Kanpur
T201) captain of the Pakistan men's cricket team.
C. IIT Guwahati D. IIT Madras
• Babar replaced pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi as T20
• Answer- D. IIT Madras captain.
• The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT • The T20 World Cup will begin on June 1 in the US
Madras) is hosting the International Chess Federation and West Indies.
(FIDE)-rated rapid chess tournament from 30 to 31
• The current selection panel comprises Wahab Riaz,
March 2024.
Asad Shafiq, Abdul Razzaq and Mohammad Yousuf.
• This is the sixth Shastra Rapid FIDE rated chess
tournament held in Chennai. 57. Who has bagged the 2023 Annual Hockey India
Balbir Singh Senior Award for the best male player
• IIT Madras is the only IIT in the country that
of the year?
conducts Open Rapid Rating Tournament every year.
A. Sreejesh B. Salima Tete
• Players from various countries including Australia, C. Ashok Kumar D. Hardik Singh
England, USA and Singapore participated in this
tournament. • Answer- D. Hardik Singh
• "Tamil Nadu is the chess powerhouse of India and • Hockey India announced the sixth Hockey India
Chennai is at the heart of it. Awards 2023 at a ceremony held in New Delhi on
31st March 2024.
55. Who won the ATP 2024 Miami Open Master 1000
men's doubles title? • Salima Tete and Hardik Singh were adjudged the
female and male player of the year respectively.
A. Rohan Bopanna and Janik Sinner
B. Rohan Bopanna and Matthew • Hardik Singh, winner of the FIH Player of the Year at
Ebden the Star Awards 2023, was also awarded the Hockey
C. Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi India Midfielder of the Year award.
D. Ivan Dodig and Austin • Jharkhand's Salima Tete was part of the Indian
Krajicek women's hockey team that won the bronze medal at
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awarded the Asian Hockey Federation's Best became the third player to score 7000 runs as a
Emerging Player of the Year award in 2023. keeper in T20.
• Ashok Kumar, son of Indian hockey legend Dhyan • Earlier, this feat was done by Quinton de Kock and
Chand, was honoured with the Hockey India Major Jos Buttler. In such a situation, Dhoni became the first
Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award 2023. wicket-keeper batsman in Asia to touch the 7000-run
• PR Sreejesh won the Hockey India Baljeet Singh mark in T20 cricket.
Award for the best goalkeeper of the year. 60. Who has become the only Indian weightlifter to
58. Who won the Men's Kho-Kho title in the 56th qualify for the Paris Olympics 2024?
National Kho-Kho Championship 2023-24? A. Kunjarani Devi B. Mirabai Chanu
A. Bihar B. Maharashtra C. Karnam Malleswari D. Punam Yadav
c. Indian Railways D. Delhi • Answer- B. Mirabai Chanu
• Answer- B. Maharashtra • Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 silver
• In the 56th National Kho Kho Championship 2023-24, medallist Bindyarani Devi won a bronze medal at the
the Maharashtra team won both the men's and IWF World Cup 2024 held in Phuket, Thailand on 2
women's titles held at the Karnail Singh Stadium and April 2024.
Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi. • However, Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Mirabai
• The winning team received a prize money of Rs 3 Chanu, however, finished 12th in the 49 kg
lakh and a trophy. The runners-up were awarded a weightlifting category.
prize money of Rs 2 lakh and a trophy. • Despite getting no medal in this competition, Mirabai
• In the final match played at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Chanu became the only Indian weightlifter to qualify
Stadium, the Maharashtra men's team defeated the for the Paris Olympics 2024.
Indian Railways team. At the end of the scheduled • Only two Indian weightlifters, Bindyarani Devi and
time, both teams were tied at 32-32 points. In the Mirabai Chanu, participated in the IWF World Cup
third innings, Maharashtra defeated Indian Railways 2024.
by 52 points against 50. • The IWF World Cup in Phuket was the last
• In the women's section, the Maharashtra team, qualifying event in the weightlifting event for the
captained by Sampada Maurya, defeated the Airport Paris Olympics.
Authority of India team by 18-16 points to win the • The 32nd Summer Olympics will be held in Paris,
title. France, from 26 July to 11 August 2024.
• Kho-Kho was included as a demonstration sport in • The IWF World Cup 2024 is being organized by the
the 1936 Belin Summer Olympics and the 3rd South International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) from
Asian Federation Games held in Kolkata in 1987. 31st March to 11th April 2024 in Phuket, Thailand.
59. Who has become the first Indian wicket-keeper Both men and women weightlifters are participating
batsman to score 7,000 T20 runs? in the World Cup.
A. Suryakumar Yadav B. Virat Kohli 61. _______Became the world's oldest No. 1 player in
C. M. S. Dhoni D. Hardik Pandya ATP rankings history.
• Answer- C. M. S. Dhoni A. Daniil Medvedev B. Carlos Alcaraz
C. Novak Djokovic D. Roger Federer
• MS Dhoni has become the first Indian wicket-keeper
batsman to score 7,000 T20 runs. He achieved this • Answer- C. Novak Djokovic
feat by scoring 37 runs in 16 balls against the • Novak Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis
Champions. player who is currently ranked World No. 1 in
• MS Dhoni has also become the first wicketkeeper to singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals
complete 300 wickets in T20 cricket. (ATP).
• The wicketkeeper who comes closest to Dhoni is • He has achieved this feat at the age of 36, breaking
former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal who has Federer's record.
taken 274 wickets in T20 cricket. • As of this week, he has begun his 419th week as
• The 13th match of IPL 2024 was played between the World No. 1, extending his vast record.
teams of Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals on • On Sunday, April 9, 2024, Djokovic will surpass
the ground of Visakhapatnam. For this innings, Roger Federer's record and become the oldest World
Dhoni has won the Striker of the Match award. No. 1 in the history of the ATP rankings at the age of
• MS Dhoni completed 7000 runs in T20 cricket as a 36 years and 321 days.
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• Djokovic's most recent opponent for the top spot, • On April 2, Singapore reportedly refused to host the
Carlos Alcaraz, became the youngest No. 1 in ATP 2026 Commonwealth Games.
rankings history in September 2022 at the age of 19. • The feasibility of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth
62. Who has become India's top-ranked chess player in Games, studied by Commonwealth Games Singapore
April 2024? and Sport Singapore, has decided not to place any
A. Viswanathan Anand B. D. Gukesh bids for hosting the Games.
C. Arjun Erigaisi D. R. Praggnanandhaa • The Commonwealth Games Federation is struggling
to find a new host after the Australian state of
• Answer- C. Arjun Erigaisi
Victoria withdrew last year due to rising costs.
• India's young chess player Arjun Erigaisi has become
• Last month, despite a £100 million ($126 million)
India's top-ranked chess player. This is his first
sweetener offer from the CGF, Malaysia refused to
appearance in the world's top 10.
host because of costs.
• With a standard rating of 2756, Erigasi ranks ninth in
• Financial support is available for any host.
the world. He has left behind five-time world
champion Viswanathan Anand in this case. • The Games were last hosted by the city of
Birmingham, England, in 2022.
• Viswanathan Anand is the second Indian ranker in
the FIDE rankings after 21-year-old Arjun. 65. Who won the CCI Snooker Classic title?
• Meanwhile, Praggnanandhaa is ranked 14th with a A. Abhay Kapoor B. Pankaj Advani
rating of 2747, and Gukesh is at the 16th spot with C. Shreyansh Sinha D. Kamal Chawla
2743 points. Veteran Vidit Santosh Gujrathi is placed • Answer- B. Pankaj Advani
25th from the Indian contingent with 2727 ratings.
• World champion Pankaj Advani continued his
63. According to a recent report by the World Anti- dominance at the CCI Snooker Classic in Mumbai
Doping Agency, which country's athletes are at the and won the title.
top in the world in terms of using banned • In the final, Pankaj defeated Kamal Chawla 8-3.
performance enhancing drugs?
• Pankaj Advani won the CCI Snooker Classic title in
A. South Africa B. USA the last two years and now retains the billiards title.
C. India D. Thailand
66. Who has won the women's singles badminton title at
• Answer- C. India
the 2024 Kazakhstan International Challenge?
• According to a report released by the World Anti- A. Dmitry Panarin B. Anupama Upadhyay
Doping Agency (WADA), India has the highest C. Ishrani Barua D. M. Tharun
number of doping cases in the world in 2022.
• Answer- B. Anupama Upadhyay
• Doping in sports refers to the use of banned
performance enhancing drugs by athletes with the • India's badminton players Anupama Upadhyay and
aim of gaining an unfair advantage in the M. Tharun won the women's and men's singles titles
competitive process. respectively at the 2024 Kazakhstan International
Challenge tournament held in Uralsk, Kazakhstan.
• 3,865 samples including urine, blood and dry blood
stains (DBS) of Indian athletes were tested from 1 • The final of this tournament was played on 6 April
January 2022 to 31 December 2022. Adverse 2024.
Analytical Findings (AAF) were found in 125 • The Kazakhstan International Challenge tournament
samples. This means that these samples were found was organized by the Kazakhstan National
to contain restricted performance-enhancing Badminton Federation from 2-6 April 2024 in Uralsk,
pressures. Kazakhstan.
• Of the athletes from different countries tested, only • Nineteen-year-old Anupama Upadhyay, born in
the Indian sample yielded more than 100 positive Almora, Uttarakhand, defeated fellow Indian Ishrani
results. Barua 21-15, 21-16 in the final.
• In terms of numbers, Russia was second behind India • In the men's singles final, 22-year-old M. Tharun of
with 85 positive results. It is followed by the United Telangana defeated Malaysia's Soon Ju Wen 21-10,
States of America in the third place with 84 positive 21-19 to win his maiden international title.
samples.
67. Who won the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix?
64. Which country on April 2024 reportedly refused to A. Max Verstappen B. Sergio Perez
host the 2026 Commonwealth Games? C. Charles Leclerc D. Carlos Sainz
A. Singapore B. Germany
• Answer- A. Max Verstappen
C. France D. Italy
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• Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the F1 Japanese • Sumit Nagal is an Indian tennis player. He is
Grand Prix 2024. currently the No. 1 ranked Indian player.
• The three-time defending F1 champion is again this • Monte Carlo Masters: It is an annual tennis
season's point leader and has now won 22 of the last tournament for male professional players. It is held
26 races since the start of the 2023 season. in France.
• Behind him at the finish line was Red Bull teammate 70. Who has won the Valero Texas Open title in April
Sergio Perez – 12.5 seconds behind to finish runners- 2024?
up. A: Aditi Ashok B. Danny McCarthy
• Verstappen now has 77 career wins and Perez is on C. Arjun Atwal D. Akshay Bhatia
64.
• Answer- D. Akshay Bhatia
• The championship will resume with the Chinese
• Indian American golfer Akshay Bhatia won the
Grand Prix in Shanghai in two weeks.
Valero Texas Open title on 8 April 2024, performing
• The event has been held for the first time since 2019, brilliantly in the playoffs.
before it was halted due to the pandemic.
• With this, Akshay Bhatia has made it to the Augusta
68. Who has been appointed as the coach of the Indian Masters to be held in May 2024 next month.
women's hockey team in April 2024? • Akshay Bhatia has qualified for a major tournament
A. Harendra Singh B. Rakesh Mohan for the first time by winning the title of Valero Texas
C. Luv Kumar D. Sanjay Nair Open.
• Answer- A. Harendra Singh • Bhatia finished in the playoffs ahead of Danny
• Former Indian hockey player and Dronacharya McCarthy, who birdied in eight of his last nine holes.
Award winner Harendra Singh has been selected by • With this win, Bhatia received more than 1.6 million
Hockey India as the coach of the senior national US dollars and 500 FedEx. Bhatia has also qualified
women's hockey team. for the US Open with his second PGA Tour win.
• He will be appointed coach till the 2028 Los Angeles Bhatia has now reached number 34 in the world.
Olympics. 71. How many US dollars will the World Athletics award
• Harendra Singh will replace Netherlands' Janke to gold medalists in athletics at the Paris Olympics?
Schopman. Janneke Schopman, a former Dutch A. 10,000 US dollars B. 30,000 US dollars
hockey player, resigned as the national women's C. 50,000 US dollars D. 40,000 US dollars
team coach last month after the Indian team failed to
• Answer- C. 50,000 US dollars
qualify for the Paris Olympics 2024.
• World Athletics will award USD 50,000 to gold
• Due to the model code of conduct in force, Hockey
medallists in athletics at the Paris Olympics.
India has not made any formal announcement
regarding Harendra Singh's appointment. • World Athletics has announced that gold medalists
in 48 track and field events at the Paris Olympics will
• Harendra Singh started his career as a hockey coach
be awarded prize money of US $ 50,000 (Rs 41.60
in 1995 with the junior team of French club HC Lyon.
lakh). At the same time, the three medalists of each
69. Who became the first Indian to win the main draw event will be awarded at the 2028 Los Angeles
match at the Monte Carlo Masters on 9th April 2024? Olympics.
A. Ramkumar B. S. Mukund • With this historic decision, WA will become the first
C. Sumit Nagal D. Niki Poonacha international federation to give prize money at the
• Answer- C. Sumit Nagal Olympic Games.
• Sumit Nagal became the first Indian to win the main • World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said the
draw match at the Monte Carlo Masters on 9th April introduction of prize money for Olympic gold
2024. medallists was a "moment" for the international body
and the sport of athletics as a whole.
• Sumit Nagal defeated 35th-ranked Matteo Arnaldi of
Italy in the opening round. 72. National Women's Hockey League will be
inaugurated in which city?
• He defeated Arnoldi 5-7, 6-2 and 6-4 in three sets at
the ATP Masters event. A. Varanasi B. Ranchi
C. Bhopal D. Lucknow
• He is only the third Indian to feature in the main
draw at Monte Carlo after Vijay Amritraj (1977) and • Answer- B. Ranchi
Ramesh Krishnan (1982). • The National Women's Hockey League will be
• He became the first male Indian singles player to win inaugurated in Ranchi on April 30. It will be held
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• Eight quarterfinalists will compete in the first phase 75. Who has become the eighth Indian to score 7,000 or
of the league at the Senior Women's National more runs in T20 cricket?
Championships in Haryana, Maharashtra, A. Ishan Kishan B. Hardik Pandya
Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Bengal, Mizoram, C. Suryakumar Yadav D. K. L. Rahul
Manipur and Odisha - Pune.
• Answer- C. Suryakumar Yadav
• This league will provide an opportunity to budding
players in the country to hone their skills. • In a match of IPL 2024 played in Mumbai, India
batsman Suryakumar Yadav became the eighth
73. Who holds the record for scoring the most centuries Indian player to score 7,000 or more runs in T20
in the Indian Premier League (IPL)? cricket.
A. Rohit Sharma B. Virat Kohli • With this, he has joined an exclusive club with
C. Hardik Pandya D. none of these
players like Virat, Rohit.
• Answer- B. Virat Kohli • Virat Kohli (12,313) is the highest run-scorer in T20
• In the match played against Rajasthan Royals, Kohli cricket.
scored the eighth century of his IPL career, although • Suryakumar became the eighth Indian player to
even before the 8th century, he was the highest complete 7,000 runs in T20 cricket. In terms of T20Is,
century batsman in the tournament. he is only behind Virat Kohli (12,313), Rohit Sharma
• Kohli is at number one in the list of batsmen who (11,312), Shikhar Dhawan (9,797), Suresh Raina
have scored the most centuries with 8 centuries. (8,654), MS Dhoni (7,310), Robin Uthappa (7,272) and
KL Rahul (7,192).
• Kohli has become the highest catcher in IPL as a
fielder. He has overtaken Suresh Raina. 76. How much cash prize will be given by World
• Kohli has completed 110 catches, while Raina took Athletics to track and field athletes who won gold at
109 catches in his IPL career. the Paris Olympics?
• Virat Kohli has played 242 matches in IPL career so A. $70,000 B. $50,000
C. $40,000 D. $60,000
far. In 234 innings of these matches, he has scored
7579 runs at an average of 38.28 and a strike rate of • Answer- B. $50,000
130.63.
• World Athletics has announced that it will give prize
• Kohli is the first batsman to cross the 7500-run mark money to the athletes who won gold medals at the
in IPL history. Paris Olympics 2024 (July 26 to August 11).
74. The Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 is being • Track and field became the first sport to award prize
organized in which country? money in the modern Olympics.
A. Iran B. Kyrgyzstan • World Athletics' governing body, World Athletics,
C. China D. India said it has created a fund of $2.4 million for the
• Answer- B. Kyrgyzstan purpose.

• The Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 is being • Each gold winner in the 48 men's, women's and
mixed events of the Paris Olympics will receive
held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
$50,000 in prize money. The relay team will
• In this championship, India's Udit won the silver distribute the prize money.
medal in men's freestyle 57 kg.
77. Who has won the 2024 Monte Carlo ATP Master 1000
• Meanwhile, Abhimanyu (men's 70kg) and Vicky
singles title?
(men's 97kg) also won bronze medals in their
respective weight categories after the opening day of A. Casper Ruud B. Alexander Zverev
C. Stefanos Tsitsipas D. Rafael Nadal
competition, taking India's medal tally to three.
• A total of five Indian wrestlers, all in the men's • Answer- C. Stefanos Tsitsipas
freestyle division, were in the competition. Rohit • Greece's 25-year-old tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas
(67kg) and Parvinder Singh (79kg) also competed but defeated Norway's Casper Ruud to win his third
could not make it to the podium. ATP Monte Carlo Masters 1000 title.
• It was for the first time since 2019 that India did not • He has previously won the title in 2021 and 2022.
win a gold medal in this category.
• Stefanos Tsitsipas joins the list of tennis greats who
• Indian wrestlers Akash Dahiya (61kg), Yash Tushir have won the premier clay-court ATP Masters three
(74kg), Sandeep Mann (86kg), Vinay (92kg) and times. Bjorn Borg, Thomas Muster and Eli Nastase
Anirudh Kumar (125kg) will compete in the have won the event three times each.
remaining five men's freestyle weight categories.
• Rafael Nadal has won the Monte Carlo Master a
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• With the win in Monte Carlo, Stefanos has also joined 81. The Olympic flame was lit for the Olympic Games
the top 10 ATP rankings. 2024 in ancient Olympia. Where will the Olympics
78. Who became the first Indian cricketer to hit 500 sixes 2024 be held?
in a T20 match? A. New Delhi B. Tokyo
C. Vienna D. Paris
A. Virat Kohli B. Suryakumar Yadav
C. Hardik Pandya D. Rohit Sharma • Answer- D. Paris
• Answer- D. Rohit Sharma • The flame of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 has been
• Rohit Sharma recently set a new record by becoming lit in ancient Olympia on the eve of the completion of
the first Indian batsman to hit 500 sixes in T20 cricket. 100 days.
• The Olympic flame, a symbol of peace and hope, is
• India and Mumbai Indians star batsman Rohit
Sharma became the first Indian to hit 500 sixes in T20 now ready to travel to Greece before reaching France.
cricket. • It will arrive in Marseille on May 8, from where it
• He achieved the feat during his team's Indian will travel throughout the country and some French
Premier League match against Chennai Super Kings regions, finally arriving at the opening ceremony in
at the Wankhede Stadium. Paris on July 26.

• Rohit Sharma has hit the most sixes in T20 • The Olympic flame is the flame that is ignited in
International cricket, he has scored 190 runs, which is Olympia with the approval of the International
more than any other player. Olympic Committee (IOC). In the context of modern
sports, the Olympic flame represents the positive
79. Bayer Leverkusen won the Bundesliga title for the values that man always associates with the
______ time. symbolism of fire.
A. 3rd B. 1st • The Olympic Games, the ancient world's most
C. 4th D. 2nd famous and important sporting event, were held in
• Answer- B. 1st Olympia every four years from 776 BC to 393 AD.
Olympia was also a place of worship dedicated to the
• Bayer Leverkusen Football Club has won its first
Greek god Zeus from about the 10th century BC.
Bundesliga title by defeating Werder Bremen
Football Club 5-0. 82. Who is the youngest male player to win the FIDE
• Bayern Munich has won 11 consecutive Bundesliga Candidate Tournament?
champions since 2012-13 to 2022-23. A. Pentala Harikrishna B. Abhijit Kunte
C. K. Sasikiran D. D. Gukesh
• Bayern are in second place, 16 points behind
Leverkusen. Xabi Alonso is the head coach of • Answer- D. D. Gukesh
Leverkusen. • As the competition with Hikaru Nakamura of the
• In October 2022, Alonso became Leverkusen's new United States ended in a draw, India's 17-year-old D
coach while the team was in the relegation zone. Gukesh became the youngest male chess player to
• This is the second major German trophy for the Bayer win the FIDE Candidate Tournament.
Leverkusen football team. • In the women's section, China's Tan Zhongyi won the
• The professional football league of Germany is called 2024 FIDE Candidate Tournament.
the Bundesliga. It is Germany's top-ranked domestic • De Gukesh will face the current FIDE World
football competition. Champion, Ding Liren of China, later this year to
decide the 2024 FIDE World Chess Champion, and
80. Which team broke its own record of the highest team
Tan Zhongyi will face the current Women's World
score in IPL history?
Chess Champion, Xu Wenjun.
A. Royal Challengers Bangalore B. Sunrisers Hyderabad
C. Chennai Super Kings D. Delhi Capitals 83. Who broke Lasith Malinga's record to become the
highest wicket-taker for a single IPL team?
• Answer- B. Sunrisers Hyderabad
A. Sunil Narine B. Dwayne Bravo
• Sunrisers Hyderabad broke their own record of the C. Jasprit Bumrah D. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
highest team score in IPL history.
• Answer- A. Sunil Narine
• At the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, he
scored 287/3 against Royal Challengers Bangalore, • Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowling all-rounder
which is a new record total. Sunil Narine has surpassed Lasith Malinga to become
the highest wicket-taker for a single team in the
• In the same season, Hyderabad made a record of history of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
277/3 against Mumbai Indians.
• He left behind former Mumbai Indians bowler Lasith
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• Kolkata Knight Riders' bowling all-rounder Sunil 87. Which team has won the 5th Deaf Indian Premier
Narine has achieved a major feat during the match League title?
against Royal Challengers Bangalore. A. Punjab Warriors B. Hyderabad Eagles
• Sunil Narine took two wickets during the match C. Bengaluru Badshah D. Chennai Blasters
played at Eden Gardens. • Answer- C. Bengaluru Badshah
• Sunil Narine became the sixth highest wicket-taker in • Bengaluru Kings won the 5th Deaf Indian Premier
IPL. League title.
84. Who became the first bowler to take 200 wickets in • Bengaluru Badshah became the champion of the fifth
IPL history? Deaf Indian Premier League title.
A. Yuzvendra Chahal B. Jasprit Bumrah • Deaf Bengaluru Badshah and Def Hyderabad Eagles
C. Mitchell Starc D. Pat Cummins emerged as joint winners of the title. However,
• Answer- A. Yuzvendra Chahal Bengaluru Badshah was declared the winner by a
coin toss.
• Rajasthan Royals leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has
become the first bowler to take 200 wickets in the • The 5th Deaf Indian Premier League was organized
history of IPL. by the Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) at the
Maulana Azad Stadium, Jammu.
• As his 200th wicket, he dismissed Mohammad Nabi
of Mumbai Indians. • Sudarshan of Def Hyderabad Eagles was declared
the best player of the final match.
• Chahal played for Royal Challengers Bangalore
between 2014 and 2021. 88. Who won the 2024 Laureus World Sportsman of the
• Chahal joined Rajasthan Royals in 2022. Year award held in Madrid?
A. Neeraj Chopra B. Novak Djokovic
85. Who won the Shanghai Grand Prix in April 2024?
C. Aitana Bonamati D. Simone Biles
A. Max Verstappen B. Fernando Alonso
C. Daniel Ricciardo D. Lewis Hamilton • Answer- B. Novak Djokovic

• Answer- A. Max Verstappen • Novak Djokovic, Simone Biles, Aitana Bonmati and
Jude Bellingham were honored at the 2024 Laureus
• Three-time defending champion Max Verstappen of Sports Awards ceremony held in Madrid.
Red Bull took the Shanghai Grand Prix 2024 title.
• World top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic was
• It was his fourth win in five races this season and his named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for the
23rd in the last 27 races last season. fifth time, equalling Roger Federer's record of the
• McLaren's Lando Norris finished second. most respected male athlete in this category.
Verstappen's Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez Djokovic previously won the award in 2012, 2015,
finished third. 2016 and 2019.
• Ferrari's Leclerc and Sainz finished 4th and 5th, • Spain's World Cup-winning football star Ataña
respectively, behind Mercedes' Russell and Aston Bonamati won the World Sportswoman of the Year
Martin's Alonso to finish 6th and 7th, respectively. award.
86. Saurav Ghoshal, who recently announced his • Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar won the Laureus
retirement, is related to which sport? Sporting Moment Award (2000-2020).
A. Cricket B. Squash 89. Who is India's top female player in the ITTF Table
C. Tennis D. Table Tennis Tennis World Rankings?
• Answer- B. Squash A. Sutirtha B. Manika Batra
C. Ayhika Mukherjee D. Sreeja Akula
• India's most successful male squash player Saurav
Ghosal has announced his retirement from • Answer- D. Sreeja Akula
professional squash. • In the latest ITTF Table Tennis World Rankings
• With this, Saurav Ghosal's successful career of 21 released on 23 April 2024, Sreeja Akula has surpassed
years of professional squash came to an end. Manika Batra to achieve India's No. 1 ranking in
• The Professional Squash Association (PSA) is a women's singles table tennis.
circuit for professional squash players just like the • Sreeja Akula jumped one place to reach the 38th
ATP for men's tennis player or BWF for professional position in the world rankings. With this, Sreeja
badminton players. Akula became the top-ranked women's singles table
• Saurav Ghosal has won several Professional Squash tennis player in India, beating Manika Batra.
Association (PSA) titles on the PSA Professional • Sreeja has performed the best ever in the year 2024.
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Christi and WTT feeder Beirut titles in January and • Deepanshu won the gold medal with a throw of 70.29
March respectively. meters, while Rohan of Uttar Pradesh won the silver
• The 25-year-old Sreeja won her first international medal by throwing 70.03 meters javelin.
tournament by defeating Lily Zhang of the USA in • The 21st Asian Under 20 Athletics Championships is
the final of WTT feeder Corpus Christi 2024 in Texas being organized by the Asian Athletics Association in
in January. collaboration with the UAE Athletics Federation in
90. Who was France's Albano Olivetti's partner in the Dubai till 24th April 2024.
2024 BMW Open tennis doubles title win? 93. Where is the Archery World Cup 2024 being held?
A. Yuki Bhambri B. Prakash Padukone A. South Korea B. Malaysia
C. Rohan Bopanna D. Pullela Gopichand C. India D. China
• Answer- A. Yuki Bhambri • Answer- D. China
• Indian tennis player Yuki Bhambri and his French • The Archery World Cup 2024 is being held in
partner Albano Oliveti won the doubles title of the Shanghai, China.
2024 BMW Open tennis tournament. • The Indian trio of Tarundeep Rai, Dheeraj
• The BMW Open tennis title, also known as the Bommdevra and Pravin Jadhav assured themselves
Bavarian International Tennis Championships, is an of a medal after advancing to the men's recurve
ATP 250 event, played on clay courts. finals.
• The ATP 250 event means that the winner gets 250 • Jyothi Surekha Vennam finished second in the
ranking points. The BMW Open is held in Munich, women's compound qualification round in Stage I.
Germany. 94. Which country will host the FIFA Men's World Cup
• Yuki Bhambri also became the first Indian tennis 2034?
player to win the Bavarian International Tennis A. Japan B. France
Championship held since 1899. D. Australia D. Saudi Arabia
91. Who has won the singles title of the 2024 ATP • Answer- D. Saudi Arabia
Barcelona Open tennis tournament?
• World football governing body FIFA (Fédération
A. Stefanos Tsitsipas B. Martina Navratilova
Internationale de Football Association) announced a
C. Elina Rybakina D. Casper Roode
major sponsorship agreement with Saudi Arabian oil
• Answer- D. Casper Roode giant Aramco on 25 April 2024.
• World number six Casper Ruud of Norway has won • Under the agreement, the Aramco company will
the singles title of the ATP Barcelona Open 500 tennis sponsor major FIFA tournaments until 2027.
title by defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece. • Under the FIFA contract, the Aramco company will
• World number six Norwegian player Kasper Ruud sponsor several FIFA events, including the 2026
won the biggest trophy of his career by defeating Men's World Cup and the 2027 Women's World Cup.
Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5, 6-3 in straight sets. • The 2026 Men's World Cup will be co-hosted by the
• Prior to the Barcelona Open, Ruud had won 10 tennis United States, Mexico, and Canada. The host country
titles of level 250. It was the first time that he has won of the Women's World Cup 2027 has not been
a 500-ranked ATP tournament. The ATP 500 decided yet.
tournament means that the winner gets 500 ranking
95. Harshit Kumar, who recently won gold medal, is
points.
related to which sport?
• Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina has won the singles A. Archery B. Hammer throw
title of the WTA Stuttgart Open by defeating C. Wrestling D. Shooting
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 6-2 in straight sets. It
was Rybakina's third title of the year. • Answer- B. Hammer throw
92. Who won the first gold medal for India at the 21st • Indian athletes continued their medal-winning streak
Under-20 Asian Athletics Championship? at the 21st Under-20 Asian Athletics Championships
2024, with Harshit Kumar winning the gold medal in
A. Neeraj Chopra B. Deepanshu Sharma
the hammer throw event.
C. Rohan Yadav D. Gurtej Singh
• At the end of the third day of the event, Indian
• Answer- B. Deepanshu Sharma athletes won five medals- one gold, two silver and
• Uttar Pradesh's Deepanshu Sharma won the gold two bronze medals.
medal in the men's javelin throw event at the Asian • The total number of medals won by Indian athletes is
Under-20 Athletics Championships in Dubai, United 18.
Arab Emirates on 24 April 2024. Competing in the
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• Hrithik won the first medal for India in the C. COVIDSAT D. COVID-19 Lab
championship. He won the silver medal in the men's • Answer- B. CoViNet
discus throw event.
• CoViNet, a global laboratory for monitoring the
• The 21st Asian U20 Athletics Championships is being emerging coronavirus, has been launched by the
organised by the Asian Athletics Association in World Health Organization (WHO).
collaboration with the host UAE Athletics Federation
in Dubai from 24 April to 27 April 2024. • In addition to SARS-CoV-2, the new World Health
Organization Coronavirus Network, called CoViNet,
96. How many medals did Indian archers win in the will assess other coronaviruses.
World Cup Stage-1 Shanghai competition?
• CoViNet has 36 laboratories in 21 countries across all
A. One b. Five six WHO regions, including three Indian labs.
C. Eight d. Two
• The WHO COVID-19 Reference Laboratory Network
• Answer- C. Eight was established in January 2020 during the
• The Indian men's recurve team defeated the world pandemic.
champions South Korean team for the first time to • On March 26-27, 2024, representatives of laboratories
clinch a historic gold medal at the Archery World from various countries have finalized an action plan
Cup Stage-1. for 2024-2025.
• The gold medal also ended a long 14-year gold medal 99. Microsoft and ______________ Stargate are planning
gap in the men's recurve team event at the Archery to invest $100 billion in AI supercomputers.
World Cup.
A. IBM B. OpenAI
• Rai, Dheeraj and Jadhav defeated Korean World and C. Meta D. Google
Asian Games champions Lee Woosok, Kim Jae Deok
and Kim Woojin team. • Answer- B. OpenAI
• In the women's individual recurve event, Deepika • Microsoft and OpenAI are planning to invest $100
Kumari won the silver medal. billion in Stargate AI supercomputers.
• India also won a bronze in the mixed team event. • Microsoft and OpenAI are working on a data center
project. It will feature a supercomputer powering
• India won a total of eight medals: five gold, two OpenAI's artificial intelligence model. The cost of the
silver and one bronze. project will be $ 100 billion.
• This is India's first World Cup men's team gold in the
• Microsoft is funding the project. The Stargate
last 14 years. supercomputer will be the fifth stage in the series of
• The Archery World Cup Stage-1 organized by World supercomputers.
Archery was held in Shanghai, China from 23 -28 • The fourth stage supercomputer for OpenAI is likely
April 2024. to launch around 2026.
97. Who has been appointed as the ambassador for the • Currently, Nvidia is one of the largest suppliers of
upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier? high-end chips. PR Sreejesh won the Hockey India
A. Smriti Mandhana B. Sana Mir Baljeet Singh Award for the best goalkeeper of the
C. Harmanpreet Kaur D. Kainat Imtiaz year.
• Answer- B. Sana Mir 100. Where was India's first homegrown gene therapy for
• Pakistan cricket legend Sana Mir has been appointed cancer launched?
as the ambassador for the upcoming ICC Women's A. IIT Kharagpur B. IIT Bombay
T20 World Cup qualifiers. C. IIT Varanasi D. IIT Delhi
• Mir, after representing Pakistan in 226 international • Answer- B. IIT Bombay
games, will bring her vast experience to the event. • President of India Droupadi Murmu launched India's
• The 10 teams in the Women's T20 World Cup first homegrown gene therapy for cancer at IIT
Qualifier will compete for two places at the ICC Bombay.
Women's T20 World Cup 2024 in Bangladesh, with
• India's first CAR-T cell therapy has been developed
the teams split into two groups of five. in collaboration with IIT Bombay and Tata Memorial
Hospital.
4. Science & Technology
• Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the
98. WHO launched a global laboratory to monitor launch of India's first gene therapy is a major
emerging coronaviruses. What is the name of Global breakthrough in our fight against cancer.
Laboratory?
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101. Name the platform developed by Centre for Cellular • Answer- C. 1 and 2
and Molecular Platform (C-CAMP) to study single
• A research center in Romania activated the world's
cells. most powerful laser.
A. Geolift B. Optidrop
C. 'Versatile' D. 'Covinet'
• Engineer Antonia Toma activated the world's most
powerful laser in the control room of a research
• Answer- B. Optidrop center in Romania.
• The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platform (C- • As part of the EU's Infrastructure ELI project, the
CAMP) has developed a new platform 'Optidrop' to world's most powerful laser could lead to
study single cells. revolutionary advances in everything from health to
• This platform has potential use in diagnostics, space.
therapeutic science, agriculture, and animal health. • Near the Romanian capital Bucharest, using Nobel
• This microfluidic chip-based platform will allow Prize-winning inventions, the laser at the center is
optical sensing of biological samples without being operated by the French company Thales.
expensive open space. • The 2018 Nobel Physics Prize was won by Gerard
• This innovative platform has been developed by C- Mourou of France and Donna Strickland of Canada
CAMP's Discovery to Innovation Accelerator team. for using the power of lasers for advanced precision
instruments.
• It will be able to study single cells contained in
droplets with ease and accuracy. 104. Which is India's first private company to launch sub
• Optidrop will help to detect and sort CAR-T cells in meter resolution satellite?
environmental control (water pollution counter), and A. Skyroot Aerospace B. Tata Advanced Systems
immuno-oncotherapeutics to study the effect on Limited
individual cells during drug screening. C. Antrix Corporation Limited D. Agnikul Cosmos

102. The ______has approved the SARAH (also known as • Answer- B. Tata Advanced Systems Limited
Sarah). • India's first private sector earth observation satellite
A. NABARD B. WHO TSAT-1A has been launched by Tata Sons subsidiary
C. UNESCO D. World Bank Tata Advanced Systems Ltd.
• Answer- B. WHO • Till date, only ISRO, owned by the Government of
India, had built and launched such a satellite.
• The World Health Organization has approved the
SARAH has launched. • The TSAT-1A satellite is considered a military utility
satellite.
• It is a digital health enforcer prototype. It has
enhanced sympathetic feedback, powered by • The TSAT-1A satellite was launched on 7 April 2024
generative artificial intelligence (AI). from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, United States
and was launched by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
• SARAH is a smart AI resource assistant for health.
She is also known as Sarah. • A total of 11 satellites were launched by a SpaceX
rocket.
• It keeps users engaged 24 hours in 8 languages on
multiple health topics on any device. • The TSAT-1A satellite has been built by Tata
Advanced Systems in collaboration with
• It has been trained to provide information on key Satellitelogic, USA.
health topics, including mental health and healthy
habits. 105. Which company has received the "CIDC
Vishwakarma Award" in the category "Achievement
• SARAH has been launched ahead of World Health
Day 2024 (7th April). The theme of World Health Day Award for Best Construction Projects"?
2024 is 'My Health, My Rights'. A. GAIL (India) Limited B. NHPC Limited
C. NTPC Limited D. Solar Energy Corporation of
103. Which of the following statement is correct? India Limited
1. Engineer Antonia Toma activated the world's • Answer- A. GAIL (India) Limited
most powerful laser in the control room of a research • GAIL (India) Limited has been given the 15th "CIDC
center in Romania. Vishwakarma Award" in the "Achievement Award
for Best Construction Projects" category.
2. Using Nobel Prize-winning inventions, the laser
• GAIL (India) Limited won the award for its Barauni-
at the centre is being operated by French company Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline Project (BGPL).
Thales.
A. 1 only B. 2 only
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• GAIL Project Director Deepak Gupta and Executive • According to a study, an AI tool called VA-ResNet-50
Director Projects AK Tripathi accepted the award on can be used to detect the risk of a fatal heart rhythm
behalf of the company. disorder called ventricular arrhythmia (VA).
• The BGPL project has connected North-East India to • The study has been conducted at the University of
the National Gas Grid for the first time. Leicester's Department of Cardiology and the
106. India and _______________ have launched an University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
initiative for electric vehicle startups. • Holter electrocardiograms (ECGs) of 270 adults have
A. ASEAN B. European Union
been analysed as part of routine NHS care between
C. USA D. African Union 2014 and 2022.
• Dr. Barker developed this device in collaboration
• Answer- B. European Union
with Dr. Xin Li of the School of Engineering.
• India and the European Union (EU) have launched
109. Which institute has developed a hydrogel to remove
an initiative for electric vehicle startups.
microplastics from water?
• To facilitate the matchmaking programme, the EU
A. Jamia Millia Islamia B. Indian Institute of Science
and India issued expressions of interest (EOI).
C. IIT Kanpur D. Jawaharlal Nehru University
• This EOI is for startups working in battery recycling
technology for electric vehicles (EVs). • Answer- B. Indian Institute of Science

• Matchmaking aims to strengthen cooperation • Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) designed a hydrogel that removes microplastics from
and startups from the European and Indian clean and water.
green technology sector. • Microplastics are tiny plastic particles less than 5
• The initiative is part of the India-EU Trade and millimeters in size and are spread across the planet,
Technology Council (TTC). from oceans to mountains.
• This unique hydrogel comprises three different
107. World's largest hybrid renewable energy park is
polymer layers- chitosan, polyvinyl alcohol, and
being constructed in which place?
polyaniline which together form an interpenetrating
A. West Bengal B. Madhya Pradesh polymer network architecture.
D. Gujarat D. Uttar Pradesh
• These nanoclusters work as catalysts that use UV
• Answer- D. Gujarat light to degrade microplastics.
• Adani Green Energy Limited, a company of the • The combination of polymers and nanoclusters
Adani Group, is building the world's largest formed a strong hydrogel that can soak up and
renewable energy park at Khewra in Kutch district of destroy large amounts of microplastics.
Gujarat.
110. The world's first 'Miss AI' beauty pageant was
• This park is spread over 538 square kilometers. This announced. Who is the father of AI?
park is about five times the size of France's capital
A. Louis Pasteur B. John McCarthy
Paris.
C. Emile Roux D. Casimir Funk
• The total capacity of the Khewra plant will be 30 GW.
Adani Group will invest Rs 1.5 lakh crore in this • Answer- B. John McCarthy
company. • For the first time in the world, models and
• At present, two gigawatts of renewable energy are influencers created entirely through artificial
being produced from this park. By March 2025, four intelligence will compete in a beauty contest called
gigawatts capacity will be added. "Miss AI".
• After this, five gigawatts capacity will be added • The winner of the contest will receive $20,000 in prize
every year. money, making it the first AI beauty contest in the
world.
• Khewra Park is just one kilometer away from the
international border of Pakistan. • The contestants will be evaluated on the basis of their
online presence, appearance and the technical skills
108. A new AI tool can accurately predict fatal heart put into creating them.
rhythms. What is the name of the tool?
• The competition will be held on May 10 and the
A. VA-ResNet-50 B. AutoML winners will be announced during an online awards
C. Spectrum D. Dol-E ceremony at the end of the month.
• Answer- A. VA-ResNet-50 • Artificial intelligence (AI) was developed in the
• A new AI tool can accurately predict fatal heart 1950s. It refers to the ability to create computer
rhythms. systems or robots using the same logic as the human
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• The father of AI, John McCarthy, defined it as • On April 25, a team of three astronauts blasted off for
intelligence exhibited by machines. the Tiangong Space Station in low Earth orbit aboard
111. In which Gulf country was the first Hindi radio a rocket as part of China's Shenzhou-18 mission.
broadcast launched? • It is the most recent mission in Beijing's space
A. Iraq B. Kuwait program, which is working towards sending
D. Oman D. Bahrain astronauts to the moon by 2030.
• The Shenzhou-18 spacecraft, also known as the
• Answer- B. Kuwait
"Divine Vessel", launched on a Long March-2F
• The Indian embassy in Kuwait has announced the rocket.
launch of Hindi radio broadcast, the first-ever such
• The spacecraft is carrying mission commander Ye
programme in Kuwait.
Guangfu (previously worked on the 2021 Shenzhou-
• A step that will further strengthen India-Kuwait. 13 mission) along with crew mates Li Kang and Li
• A Hindi programme will be held on FM 93.3 and AM Guangsu.
96.3 on Kuwait Radio every Sunday.
• According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), 5. Obituaries
India has been a natural trading partner of Kuwait, 115. Peter Higgs, who discovered the 'God particle', died
and till 1961, Indian rupee was legally circulating in at the age of 94. In which year did he get the Nobel
Kuwait. Prize?
112. Which new oral vaccine for cholera has been pre- A 2019 B. 2016
qualified by WHO? C. 2013 D. 2015
A. Uvichol-S B. Ducoral • Answer- C. 2013
C. Yubio D. Shanchol
• Peter Higgs, who discovered the 'God particle', died
• Answer- A. Uvichol-S at the age of 94.
• A new oral vaccine for cholera has been pre-qualified • British physicist Peter Higgs passed away at the age
by WHO. of 94.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has pre- • He gave a theory on the existence of the Higgs boson
qualified a new oral vaccine Uvychol-S for cholera. particle, also known as the 'God particle'.
• Its efficacy is similar to existing vaccines but its • He served as a professor at the University of
formulation is simpler. Edinburgh for nearly five decades.
• This will help in faster production and supply of • The 'God particle' was discovered on July 4, 2012,
cholera vaccines. during experiments on the Large Hadron Collider
• Uvichol-S oral cholera vaccine (OCV) is a simplified (LHC) at the European Organization for Nuclear
formulation of Uvichol-Plus. Research (CERN) near Geneva, Switzerland.
113. What is the name of the all-in-one payment device • It is one of the most important scientific discoveries
launched by BharatPe? of the modern era.
A. Bharatpe All B. Bharatpe One • He was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in
c. Bharatpay Union D. Bharatpay United 2013 with François Englert for the theory predicting
the existence of a particle.
• Answer- B. Bharatpe One
116. Murari Lal, who passed away recently at the age of
• BharatPe One has been launched by BharatPe.
91, was most associated with which movement?
• BharatPe is an all-in-one payment device. It A. Non-Cooperation Movement B. Quit India Movement
integrates point of sale, QR code, and speaker in one C. Peasant movement D. Chipko movement
device.
• Answer- D. Chipko movement
• In the first phase, BharatPe One will be launched in
100 cities and in the next six months in 450 cities. • Prominent social activist and leader of Sarvodaya
and Chipko movement Murari Lal passed away at
• BharatPe One offers payment options including QR
AIIMS, Rishikesh at the age of 91.
codes, tap-and-pay, and traditional card payments.
• Late Murari Lal's entire life was devoted to social
114. On April 25, China launched how many members service. Even a few days before his death, he was
Shenzhou-18 crew to its space station? active in social activities.
A. five B. three
• Lal is known for greening the barren land of his
D. Seven D. Four
village and creating innovative models for
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• His work has been recognized and honored by the • The Inner World (1978) was one of Kakkar's first
Uttarakhand government as well as renowned major works.
institutions of the country. 120. Lachhu Maharaj, who was awarded the Sangeet
117. 47-year-old Ana Estrada became the first person to Natak Akademi Award in 1957, is related to which
die by euthanasia in which country? field?
A: Belgium, B. Peru A. Bharatanatyam dancer B. Sitar player
C. Colombia D. Netherlands C. Violinist D. Kathak dancer
• Answer- B. Peru • Answer- D. Kathak dancer
• Ana Estrada, a 47-year-old psychologist from Peru, • Veteran Hindi film actresses Hema Malini and Saira
suffered from a terminal illness that required her to Banu and eight other prominent personalities in the
be bedridden and require 24-hour care. field of art and culture will be honoured with the
• She became the first person in the country to die by prestigious Pandit Lachhu Maharaj Award.
euthanasia after a lengthy legal battle. • The award will be given at a ceremony held in
• Euthanasia is prohibited in Peru, but in February Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on 31st August 2024.
2021 a Peruvian court ordered health officials to • The decision was taken at a meeting held at
"respect Estrada's decision" to end her life through Bhatkhande Sanskriti University, Lucknow under the
the medical process of euthanasia. chairmanship of University Vice Chancellor Prof.
• The Netherlands became the first country to declare Mandvi Singh.
voluntary euthanasia by passing a law on 1 April • The Lachhu Maharaj Award, instituted in memory of
2002. Kathak exponent Lachhu Maharaj, has not been
118. Subrahmanya Dhareshwar passed away, he was a given since 2014.
famous singer of which folk dance?
6. Appointments and resignations
A. Kathak B. Yakshagana
C. Odissi D. Kathakali 121. Who has been appointed as the Special
• Answer- B. Yakshagana Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction in March
2024?
• Yakshagana artist Subrahmanya Dhareswara (67),
A. Kamal Kishore B. Hansha Mishra
known for his melodious voice, died in Bengaluru.
C. M. V. Rao D. Ashwani Kumar
• He passed away at his son's home in Bengaluru in
the morning, after a brief illness. • Answer- A. Kamal Kishore
• Dhareswara, who entertained art lovers with his • UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has
melodious voice for 45 years, is known for his appointed a special representative to reduce disaster
experiments in Yakshagana singing. risk.
• Subrahmanya Dhareswara had served for 46 years in • Guterres has selected Kamal Kishore, a top official of
the field of Yakshagana, a unique dance form of India's National Disaster Management Authority
coastal Karnataka, incorporating distinctive singing, (NDMA), for this.
dance and drama styles that resemble the Theyyam • Kamal Kishore will replace Japan's Mami Mizutori.
art form of neighbouring Kerala. At present, Kamal Kishore is working as Secretary in
119. Sudhir Kakkar passed away at the age of 85. He is the the National Disaster Management Authority
father of the Indian _________. (NDMA).
A. Green Revolution B. Organic Crops • During India's G20 presidency, Kishor led the G20
C. Milk production D. Psychoanalysis Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction.
• Answer- D. Psychoanalysis • Kamal Kishore had also contributed to the
development of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient
• Sudhir Kakkar, the father of Indian psychoanalysis, Infrastructure launched by Prime Minister Narendra
passed away. Modi at the Climate Action Summit in 2019.
• Sudhir Kakkar, known as the father of Indian 122. Who has taken over as the 41st National President of
psychoanalysis, passed away at the age of 85. He was
industry body FICCI Women's Organisation (FLO)?
a well-known writer and cultural critic.
A. Renu Sood B. Suman Kumari
• He left an unforgettable mark in the field of C. Rashmi Shukla D. Jayshree Das Verma
psychoanalysis in India.
• Answer- D. Jayshree Das Verma
• He has written more than 20 non-fiction and fiction
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• Jayshree Das Verma has taken over as the 41st • ASSOCHAM is a non-governmental trade association
National President of industry body FICCI Women's and advocacy group based in New Delhi
Organization (FLO). (Headquarters). The organisation represents the
• FLO is Southeast Asia's oldest women-focused common interests of trade and commerce in India.
business organisation. 125. Who has become the new CMD of Konkan Railway
• Israel has appointed Verma as its honorary consul for Corporation?
northeast India. She is also the director of Kapro A. Navneet Malkhan B. Santosh Kumar Jha
Management Solutions Private Limited. C. Kaushal Shaikh D. Dinesh Shah
• The main job of FICCI is to conduct economic • Answer- B. Santosh Kumar Jha
research and promote scientific research for the
• Santosh Kumar Jha has been appointed as the new
development of industry and commerce.
CMD of Konkan Railway Corporation. He has taken
• FICCI also publishes journals for the dissemination of charge as its new Chairman and Managing Director
information to the business community and also (CMD) from April 1.
resolves disputes through mediation between
• He is a 1992 batch Indian Railway Traffic Service
member organizations.
(IRTS) officer.
123. Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of
• He was Director (Operations & Commercial) in
India to Niger? Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL).
A. Sita Ram Meena B. Manish Prabhat
• KRCL is a Public Sector Undertaking under the
C. Dr. Vidhu P Nair D. Ravish Kumar
Ministry of Railways. It operates the Konkan
• Answer- A. Sita Ram Meena Railway.
• Sita Ram Meena, who is currently Director in the • It is headquartered at CBD Belapur in Navi Mumbai.
Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as It serves Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka.
the next Ambassador of India to Niger. 126. Who has been appointed as the chairman of the
• Meena is currently serving as Director in the committee related to protection of forests in Delhi?
Ministry. He will take charge soon. A. Rajiv Singhal B. Najmi Waziri
• Bilateral activities between the two countries gained C. Santosh Kumar Jha D. Rakesh Mohan
momentum after the opening of India's Mission in
• Answer- B. Najmi Waziri
Niamey in May 2009.
• The Delhi High Court has appointed former Delhi
• Niger opened its embassy in New Delhi in 2011.
High Court judge, Najmi Waziri, as the chairperson
• Niger/Capital- Niamey of an internal departmental committee of city officials
• Currency - West African CFA franc concerned with the protection of forests in the
National Capital Territory of Delhi.
124. Who has taken over as the new President of the
Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of • A bench of Justice Tushar Rao Gedela issued the
India (Assocham) in April 2024? order while it was considering an application filed
through amicus curiae Aditya Narayan Prasad
A. Mahesh Kumar Nagar B. Alok Puri
seeking modification of the Delhi High Court order
C. Sanjay Nair D. Anirudh Sinha
dated December 21, 2023.
• Answer- C. Sanjay Nair • The Delhi High Court had in December last year
• April 2, 2024 Sorein Investment Fund Chairman ordered the setting up of an interior department on
Sanjay Nayar has taken over as the chairman of protection of Delhi's forests.
industry body Assocham for 2024-25. • Justice Waziri is famous as the Green Judge of Delhi.
• Sanjay Nayar replaces Ajay Singh, Chairman and MD During his tenure as judge, he delivered several
of SpiceJet. landmark judgments to increase the green cover of
• Ajay Singh completed his term as the President of the Delhi.
Chamber. 127. On April 3, former Prime Minister of India Dr.
• Earlier, Ajay Singh was the head of SpiceJet. Ajay Manmohan Singh retired from the Rajya Sabha. He
Singh is also the President of the Boxing Federation was first inducted into the Rajya Sabha in October
of India and the Vice President of the International ______.
Boxing Association. A. 1992 B. 1989
• Sanjay Nayar has over four decades of experience in C. 1994 D. 1991
global financial and capital markets. Sanjay Nayar • Answer- D. 1991
worked for 25 years at Citigroup and nearly 14 years
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• On April 3, former Prime Minister of India Dr. 130. Who has been appointed as the Inspector General of
Manmohan Singh retired from the Rajya Sabha. His Special Protection Group (SPG) in April 2024?
33-year-long parliamentary stint in the Upper House A. Alok Sharma B. Umesh Chandra Dutta
came to an end. C. Rakesh Mohan D. Luv Kumar
• The development started with the entry of former • Answer- D. Luv Kumar
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi to the Rajya Sabha.
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)
• Sonia Gandhi will enter from Rajasthan to replace Dr. has approved the appointment of Luv Kumar (IPS)
Singh in the Upper House of Parliament. for the post of Inspector General in the Special
• Manmohan Singh joined the Rajya Sabha for the first Protection Group (SPG).
time in October 1991. • Kumar is a 2004-batch Indian Police Service (IPS)
• Manmohan Singh is known for bringing about the officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre. He has been
historic 1991 economic reforms of liberalisation, appointed to this post for 2 years.
privatisation and globalisation along with former • Umesh Chandra Dutta (IPS) has also been appointed
Prime Minister Bharat Ratna PV Narasimha Rao. IG in SPG for 2 years.
• Singh was the finance minister from 1991 to 96 and • In such a situation, two off-heads of IG level will now
the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 14 in the be present in SPG.
Narasimha Rao government.
• IPS Alok Sharma is currently the Director of SPG.
128. Who has recently been appointed as a member of the
• Earlier, UP's IPS Alok Sharma was made the Director
Economic Advisory Panel by the World Bank Group?
General of SPG.
A. Rakesh Mohan B. Amitabh Kant
C. Ajay Mohan Singh D. Rajiv Sinha • The Special Protection Group (SPG) is meant for the
security of the Prime Minister of the country.
• Answer- A. Rakesh Mohan
• In special circumstances, they are also installed for
• The World Bank Group has appointed former the security of the Prime Minister's family and the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor Rakesh former Prime Minister. The SPG was officially
Mohan as a member of its economic advisory panel. constituted on April 8, 1985 by an Act of Parliament.
• The panel will be chaired by Lord Nicholas Stern, IG 131. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Executive
Patel Professor of Economics and Government at the Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Wipro
London School of Economics. in April 2024?
• The panel will be co-chaired by Indermit Gill, Chief A. Rakesh Mohan B. Srinivas Pallia
Economist of the World Bank Group. C. Thierry Delaporte D. Rishad Premji
• Rakesh Mohan is currently serving as Emeritus • Answer- B. Srinivas Pallia
President and Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for
Social and Economic Progress, a New Delhi-based • Thierry Delport, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
think tank. He is also a part-time member of the the legendary tech company Wipro, has resigned
Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. from his post on 6 April 2024.
129. Bilkis Mir, who became the first Indian woman jury • Following Thierry Delaporte's resignation from
member in the Paris Olympics, belongs to which Wipro, the company has announced the appointment
of Srinivas Pallia as the Chief Executive Officer and
state/union territory?
Managing Director of the company with immediate
A. Chandigarh B. Uttar Pradesh effect.
C. Jammu and Kashmir D. West Bengal
• Thierry Delaporte's five-year term at Wipro was to
• Answer- C. Jammu and Kashmir end in July 2025, but he resigned before that.
• Jammu and Kashmir's Bilkis Mir has created history • Srinivas Palliya, who has been appointed as CEO and
by becoming the first Indian woman jury member at MD by the company, has been with Wipro since
the Paris Olympics. 1992. Pallia has also served as President of Wipro's
• He has been nominated by the Indian Olympic Consumer Business Unit and Global Head of
Association. Business Application Services.
• He has served as a jury member at the Asian Games; • Srinivas Palliya's appointment will be effective from
Started his canoeing career in 1998. 7th April 2024 for a period of 5 years.
• She is a former coach of the women's canoeing team, 132. Which renowned neurologist has been made a
who will represent India at the Paris Games this year. member of the UK's world-class research team in
• 2020 Summer Olympics Host – Tokyo. April 2024?
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C. Abbakka Chowta D. Dr. Ashwini Keshavan • Shanmugam will begin his new role on April 15,
• Answer- D. Dr. Ashwini Keshavan 2024, he will report to Chief Operating Officer Klaus
Goersch.
• Indian-origin neurologist Dr Ashwini Keshavan has
been named to a global research team in the UK. • He has also worked with airlines like Singapore
Airlines, Qatar Airways and Jet Airways.
• The team is tasked to research and collect more
evidence in the direction of detecting dementia • Founded by JRD Tata in 1932, Air India has a rich
history and has established a strong network of
disease through blood tests.
flights both domestically and internationally.
• The findings of this research team can be used more
widely in the next five years. 135. Who is the Director General of India Meteorological
Department?
• People affected by dementia have weak memory.
A. Ravichandran Nagarajan B. Nandakishore Kalra
• Dementia is a syndrome. This leads to a decline in C. Abhinav Gupta D. Mrityunjay Mohapatra
cognitive function, usually varying from the general
consequences of the biological theory of aging. • Answer- D. Mrityunjay Mohapatra
• It affects memory, thinking, orientation, • India is helping its five neighbouring countries
comprehension, calculations, learning ability, develop early warning systems to minimise loss of
language and judgment. life and property due to adverse extreme weather
events, India Meteorological Department (IMD)
• Of the total deaths due to this, 65% are women.
Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.
Disability-adjusted life years due to dementia are
about 60% longer in women than men. • India has identified its five neighbouring countries-
Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives and
133. President appoints Manoj Panda as Full Member of Mauritius as part of the 'Early Warning for All'
16th Finance Commission. The Finance Commission initiative announced by the United Nations in 2022.
consists of a chairman and how many other
• The UN launched the Early Warning Initiative for All
members?
at the Conference of the Parties (COP) 27 meeting in
A. Four B. Five Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, in November 2022.
C. Three D. Two
• The main objective of the Early Warning Initiative for
• Answer- A. Four All was to establish a series of early warning systems
• The Government of India has appointed noted worldwide by 2027.
economist Manoj Panda as a member of the 16th • According to a recent report by the Meteorological
Finance Commission. Organization (WMO), about 52 per cent of the
• Manoj Panda will replace Niranjan, who recently countries (101 countries) in the world have
resigned due to personal reasons. established multi-hazard early warning systems.
• According to the Union Finance Ministry notification, 136. Which Indian has been re-elected as a member of the
Manoj Panda will continue to be a member of the International Narcotics Control Board for the third
16th Finance Commission till the commission time?
submits the report or till 31 October 2025, whichever A. Harendra Singh B. Jagjit Pavadia
is earlier. C. Meenesh Shah D. Rakesh Mohan
• The Sixteenth Finance Commission was constituted • Answer- B. Jagjit Pavadia
on 31st December 2023 by President Murmu under
Article 280 of the Constitution. • India's Mrs Jagjit Pavadia has been re-elected to her
third term in the International Narcotics Board
• According to Article 280 of the Constitution, the
(INCB) with the highest number of votes.
Finance Commission consists of a chairman and four
other members. The Finance Commission • Apart from this, India was also elected to many other
(Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1951 enacted by the bodies of the United Nations.
Parliament enumerates the qualifications of the • Jagjit Pavadia was re-elected for a third five-year
Chairman and Members of the Finance Commission. term starting from March 2025-2030.
134. Air India has recently appointed who as the head of • She was first elected to the International Narcotics
its global airport operations? Control Board in 2015.
A. Ravichandran Nagarajan B. Nandakishore Kalra • Pavadia was re-elected for a five-year term from 2020
C. Abhinav Gupta D. Jayaraj Shanmugam to 2025. He has also served as the Chairman of the
• Answer- D. Jayaraj Shanmugam Board in 2021-2022.
• The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)
• Air India has recently appointed Jayaraj Shanmugam
was established in 1968 under the Single Convention
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on Narcotic Drugs 1961. It is an independent and report directly to the chairman. His responsibilities
quasi-judicial body. will include steering the refineries towards optimum
operational efficiency, overseeing activities from the
137. Who has become Britain's first female High
headquarters of the corporation.
Commissioner to India?
A. Peter Pellegrini B. Simon Harris 140. Kristalina Georgieva, who has been reappointed as
C. Lindy Cameron D. Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Managing Director of International Monetary Fund,
belongs to which country?
• Answer- C. Lindy Cameron
A. Bulgaria B. Serbia
• The UK has appointed Lindy Cameron as its new C. Greece D. Romania
High Commissioner to India. She will replace Alex
Ellis. • Answer- A. Bulgaria
• Alice will be given some other diplomatic • The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has re-
responsibility. Cameron will take office this month. appointed the current Managing Director (MD)
Kristalina Georgieva as Managing Director (MD) of
• Cameron's appointment comes as Britain and India
IMF for a new term of 5 years.
are engaged in negotiations for a long-pending free
trade agreement. • Kristalina Georgieva's new term will begin on 1
October 2024.
• Cameron has been serving as Chief Executive of the
UK's National Cyber Security Centre since 2020. • The IMF Managing Director is appointed by the
IMF's Executive Board, which selects the Managing
• She has also served as Director General of the UK's
Director based on voting or consensus. Since 2004,
Northern Ireland Office. the IMF has adopted a policy of appointing a
138. Who has been appointed as the new head of US- managing director through consensus.
India Tax Forum? • Kristalina Georgieva is a citizen of Bulgaria and was
A. Ravi Bajaj B. Tarun Bajaj first appointed as the IMF's MD in 2019 for a five-
C. Amit Kumar D. Akash Kumar year term.
• Answer- B. Tarun Bajaj • The International Monetary Fund is a global
multilateral bank that was established on 27
• The US-India Tax Forum has appointed Tarun Bajaj
December 1945 as a specialized agency of the United
as its new chief.
Nations.
• The US-India Tax Forum is a US-India Strategic
• The IMF currently has 190 member countries.
Partnership Forum (USISPF) initiative.
• Tarun Bajaj is a former Revenue Secretary and 141. Who has been appointed as the new Director of the
Economic Affairs Secretary to the Government of 'National Judicial Academy' (NJC) in April 2024?
India. A. Aniruddha Bose B. Love Kumar
C. Amit Kumar D. Manoj Panda
• He joined USISPF in January 2024 as an advisor to
the Board of Directors. • Answer- A. Aniruddha Bose
139. Who has been appointed as Director (Refineries) in • Supreme Court judge Justice Aniruddha Bose has
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)? been appointed as the new Director of the National
A. Anurag Kumar B. Arvind Kumar Judicial Academy (NJC), Bhopal.
C. Aniruddha Bose D. Vandita Kaul • The appointment was announced by Supreme Court
• Answer- B. Arvind Kumar Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud during a
formal bench held on April 10 to honour the retired
• Arvind Kumar, currently holding the position of judge.
Managing Director and CEO at Chennai Petroleum
Corporation Limited (CPCL), has been named as • NJA is an independent society located in Bhopal,
established in 1993 under the Societies Registration
Director (Refineries) in Indian Oil Corporation
Act, 1860. NJA is fully funded by the Government of
Limited (IOCL).
India.
• With a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
and a master's degree in business administration • The NJA works under the directions of the Supreme
specializing in operations management, Kumar holds Court of India.
extensive expertise of over thirty years in various • The National Judicial Academy conducted a total of
fields, including engineering, project management, 347 academic programmes from 2017 to February
materials and contract management, and plant 2023.
operations and maintenance. • These were attended by 12055 Judges, Judicial
• In his new role as Director (Refineries) at IndianOil, Officers, High Court Judges, Members of Tribunals
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142. Who has been appointed as the Joint Director in CBI • BharatPe was founded in 2018 by Ashneer Grover
in April 2024? and Shashwat Nakrani.
A. Adesh Kumar Pandey B. Naman Ojha • Founded in 2018, BharatPe has established a strong
C. Anurag Kumar D. Abhishek Sinha presence in the Indian payments landscape, with a
• Answer- C. Anurag Kumar network of over 13 million merchants across more
than 450 cities.
• Under an order issued by the Department of
Personnel and Training (DoPT), Anurag Kumar (IPS) 145. Who has been appointed as the Director General of
has been appointed as the Joint Director in the National Security Guard (NSG) by the Appointments
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Committee of the Cabinet in April 2024?
• Anurag has been appointed as Joint Director in CBI A. Anurag Kumar B. Nalin Prabhat
for a combined tenure of five years i.e. till February C. Rajiv Gauba D. Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
24, 2027. • Answer- B. Nalin Prabhat
• Kumar, a 2004 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) • Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Nalin
officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre, is currently Prabhat has been appointed as the Director General
posted in the Bureau of Police Research and of the country's counter-terrorism and anti-hijacking
Development (BPR&D). force, the National Security Guard (NSG).
143. Who has been named as the 2024 Young Global • Nalin Prabhat is a 1992 batch IPS officer of Andhra
Leader by the World Economic Forum? Pradesh cadre. Nalin Prabhat is currently serving as
A. Advait Nair B. Avantika Vandanapu the Additional Director General of the Central
C. Meena Charanda D. Dr. Gagandeep Kang Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Answer- A. Advait Nair • According to the order issued by the Ministry of
Personnel, the Appointments Committee of the
• The World Economic Forum has named Nykaa's Cabinet has appointed Nalin Prabhat as the Director
Advait Nair as the 2024 Young Global Leader. General of NSG till August 31, 2028.
• Nykaa co-founder and CEO Advait Nair has been • Sashastra Seema Bal chief Daljit Singh Chaudhary
inducted into the World Economic Forum's Young was holding additional charge of the NSG.
Global Leaders Community.
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has also
• Nair joined a group of 90 individuals from around approved the appointment of Sapna Tiwari as Special
the world for her work as a change-maker and Director in the Intelligence Bureau.
entrepreneur.
• The NSG was established in 1984.
• He is one of the most powerful political and business
leaders in the world. 146. Who was appointed by OpenAI as its first employee
• The World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders' in India?
Forum aims to celebrate change-makers under the A. Pragya Mishra B. Nalin Prabhat
age of 40 and help find solutions to the world's C. Rajiv Gauba D. Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
problems. • Answer- A. Pragya Mishra
144. Who has been appointed as the full-time CEO of • OpenAI appointed its first staff in India, and
BharatPe? appointed Pragya Mishra as head of government
A. Nalin Negi B. Shashwat Naqrani relations.
C. Abhishek Kumar D. Ashneer Grover • OpenAI has made its first appointment in India,
• Answer- A. Nalin Negi appointing Pragya Mishra as head of government
relations, reports Bloomberg.
• Nalin Negi has been appointed as the full-time CEO
of BharatPe. • Mishra, had previously served as the Director of
Public Affairs at Truecaller since July 2021.
• Fintech firm BharatPe has appointed its interim CEO
and chief financial officer Nalin Negi as full-time • Earlier, he has also worked with Meta Platforms for
chief executive officer. three years.
• Nalin Negi became the interim CEO after the then • Mishra, 39, is playing the role of Head of
CEO Suhail Sameer resigned from the post in January Government Relations during the ongoing 2024 Lok
2023. Sabha elections in India.
• Negi joined BharatPe in 2022 and has experience in 147. Who has been appointed as the first woman Vice
building and growing businesses in the fintech and Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University?
banking domains. A. Begum Sultan B. Naima Khatun
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• Answer- B. Naima Khatun • CCI was established in 1970 under the Companies
Act 1956. The headquarters of CCA are located in
• The Union Education Ministry has appointed
Mumbai.
Professor Naima Khatoon as the Vice Chancellor of
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). 150. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador by
• She is the first woman Vice Chancellor of Aligarh the ICC for the 9th ICC Men's T20 Cricket World
Muslim University. Cup?
A. Lewis Hamilton B. Usain Bolt
• The university has not had a full-time vice-chancellor
D. Sachin Tendulkar D. Michael Phelps
since his predecessor Tariq Mansoor's term ended in
April 2023. • Answer- B. Usain Bolt
• Currently she is the Principal of Aligarh Muslim • Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has been named by the
University's Women's College since 2016. International Cricket Council (ICC) as the brand
• Begum is the second woman to hold the top post in ambassador for the 9th ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Aligarh Muslim University after Sultan Jahan. • The 9th ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 will be
148. Which country has appointed Colonel Edison Nepyo jointly hosted by the West Indies and the United
as India's first defence advisor? States from 1 to 29 June 2024.
A. Papua New Guinea B. Indonesia • As a brand ambassador, Usain Bolt will promote the
C. Fiji D. Australia World Cup event, participate in T20 World Cup
matches in the West Indies, and participate in several
• Answer- A. Papua New Guinea events to promote the cricket game within the United
• Papua New Guinea has appointed its first Defence States.
Advisor for India. Colonel Edison Nepyo has been • Usain Bolt set the world record for the first time in
appointed as India's first Defence Advisor. the 100 meters race in 2017. He also holds the record
• This is an important step towards improving defence of winning three gold medals in three consecutive
cooperation between India and Papua New Guinea Summer Olympic Games (2008, 2012, 2016).
(PNG). 151. RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar gets one-year
• PM Modi visited Papua New Guinea (PNG) in May extension What is the maximum tenure of RBI
2023. He attended the 3rd Summit of the Forum for Deputy Governor?
India Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC). A. Five years B. Four years
• Diplomatic relations between India and Papua New C. Six years D. Three years
Guinea (PNG) were formalized in 1976.
• Answer- A. Five years
149. Who has been appointed by the government as the
• The Government of India has extended the tenure of
Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Cotton Corporation T Rabi Sankar as Deputy Governor of the Reserve
of India Limited (CCI) in April 2024? Bank of India (RBI) for one year with effect from 3rd
A. Meera Singh B. Nidhi S. Jain May 2024 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
C. Avani Chaturvedi D. Nirmala Jain
• He was appointed as the RBI Deputy Governor in
• Answer- B. Nidhi S. Jain May 2021 for a period of three years.
• The Central Government has approved the • T Rabi Shankar joined the Reserve Bank of India in
appointment of Nidhi S Jain (IA&AS) as the Chief 1990 and has worked in various departments of the
Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Cotton Corporation of RBI.
India Limited (CCI) on 22nd April 2024. • Prior to being appointed as the Deputy Governor of
• According to an order issued by the Department of RBI, he was the Executive Director of RBI.
Personnel and Training on April 22, Nidhi Jain will • As per the RBI Act 1934, a Deputy Governor shall
hold her post as the CCI's Chief Vigilance Officer for hold office for a maximum period of five years. And
three years. He has been appointed to the post for an the retirement age is 62 years.
initial period of three years from the date of
• Swaminathan J., T. Rabi Shankar, M. Rajeshwar Rao
assumption of charge or until further orders.
and Dr. M.D. Patra is a deputy governor in RBI.
Whichever of these is the first.
• Nidhi Jain has a Master's degree in Economics from 152. Amitabh Chaudhry has been re-appointed as MD
GIPE, Pune. Nidhi Jain also holds a CISA certificate. and CEO of which bank?
A. PNB B. Axis Bank
• Nidhi Jain is serving as the Audit Director
C. Yes Bank D. SBI
(Environment & Scientific Department), Branch
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• Axis Bank has recently reappointed Amitabh • Answer- B. Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh
Chaudhry as MD and CEO of the bank.
• The FSIB has recommended the name of Rana
• The Axis Bank board has appointed Chaudhry for a Ashutosh Kumar Singh for the post of MD of State
period of three years with effect from January 1, 2025. Bank of India.
This will be his second extension in three years.
• The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has
• Chaudhry had joined the bank as MD and CEO in also recommended the appointment of Ashish
2019. Prior to this, he was the MD and CEO of HDFC Pandey as MD and CEO in Indian Bank.
Life.
• Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh is currently the Deputy
153. Who was elected as the Chairman of the Athletes Managing Director (Retail-Personal Banking and
Commission of the Wrestling Federation of India Real Estate) at SBI.
(WFI) in April 2024? • Currently, SBI has four MDs. They are Challa
A. Smita A S B. Bharatiya Bhaghei Srinivasulu Setty, Alok Kumar Chowdhury, Ashwini
C. Narsingh Pancham Yadav D. Khushboo S. Pawar Kumar Tewari and Vinay M Tonse.
• Answer- C. Narsingh Pancham Yadav
7. Important Days
• Former Commonwealth Games gold medallist
Narsingh Pancham Yadav was elected as the 156. In which year was the first 'International Day of Zero
chairman of the Athletes Commission of the Waste' observed?
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on 24 April 2024. A. 2023 B. 2020
• With the election of Narsingh Yadav to the post, the C. 2012 D. 2015
process mandated by the sport's world governing • Answer- A. 2023
body has been completed.
• The first International Zero Waste Day was observed
• International sports body United World Wrestling by the United Nations on 30th March 2023.
(UWW) had lifted the suspension of WFI and said
that it would be mandatory for the Sanjay Singh-led • International Zero Waste Day draws attention to the
national federation to set up an Athletes Commission importance of supporting and improving waste
to address the grievances of wrestlers. management globally.
• UWW was founded in 1912 under the name of • It also highlights the need to support and encourage
International Federation of Associated Wrestling sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Styles (FILA). • On 14th December 2022, the United Nations General
• It was renamed United World Wrestling in 2014. Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution to declare
30th March as International Zero Waste Day.
154. Which cricketer has been appointed as the
• The observance of International Zero Waste Day is
ambassador for the T20 World Cup 2024 by the ICC?
made possible by the United Nations Environment
A. Sachin Tendulkar B. Rahul Dravid Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human
C. Sourav Ganguly D. Yuvraj Singh
Habitat Programme (UN-Habitat).
• Answer- D. Yuvraj Singh 157. World Autism Awareness Day is observed on April 2
• The International Cricket Council (ICC) has every year. When was World Autism Awareness Day
announced the appointment of Indian cricket captain first observed?
Yuvraj Singh as an ambassador for the upcoming A. 2010 B. 2008
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. C. 2005 D. 2013
• There are only a few days left for the much-awaited • Answer- B. 2008
global event for T20 cricket to begin.
• World Autism Awareness Day is observed across the
• Yuvraj Singh hit six sixes during the 2007 T20 World
world on 2nd April every year.
Cup. At the same time, he has also scored a half-
century in the T20 World Cup off just 12 balls. It is • The day emphasizes the need to help improve the
also the fastest half-century of this tournament. Due quality of life of individuals with autism. It also
to the brilliant form of Yuvraj Singh, Team India won promotes the full realization of all human rights and
the 2007 T20 World Cup. fundamental rights for people with autism on an
equal basis with others.
155. Who has been recommended by FSIB for the post of
• The United Nations General Assembly passed a
MD of State Bank of India?
resolution on 18 December 2007 to celebrate 2 April
A. Alok Kumar Chaudhary B. Rana Ashutosh
2008 as World Autism Day every year to increase
Kumar Singh
public awareness about autism.
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• In 2008, the first World Autism Awareness Day was • The first National Maritime Day was celebrated on 5
observed across the world. April 1964.
• This year the theme of World Autism Awareness Day 160. On 3rd April 2024, the Army Medical Corps
2024 is, Empowering Autistic Voices. celebrated its __________ Raising Day.
• Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a A. 265th B. 255th
neurological disorder that affects the functioning of C. 270th D. 260th
the brain and the condition remains lifelong. It
• Answer- D. 260th
mostly affects children and appears during the first
three years of life. It is also called developmental • On 03 April 2024, the Army Medical Corps
disorder). celebrated its 260th Raising Day.
158. When is United Nations Mine Awareness Day • Established in the year 1764, the Army Medical
observed annually? Corps has rendered selfless service to the nation
through progress, development, dedication and
A. 3 April B. 4 April
sacrifice over centuries, both in war and peace.
C. 2 April D. 5 April
• It lives up to the motto of the core 'Sarve Santu
• Answer- B. 4 April Niramaya' which means 'May all be free from
• The International Day for Mine Awareness and disease'.
Assistance in Mine Action (United Nations' Mine • Army Chief General Manoj Pande and Air Chief
Awareness Day) is observed every year on 4 April. Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of Air Staff attended
• The day aims to raise awareness about landmines an event in New Delhi.
and make progress towards their elimination. • It was held to mark Foundation Day, honor
• The theme of International Mining Awareness Day achievements and celebrate AMC's esprit-de-core.
2024 is 'Protecting Lives, Building Peace'. 161. In which year was the 'International Day of Sport for
• In 1980, the International Committee of the Red Cross Development and Peace' first observed?
(ICRC) proposed raising awareness of the dangers of A. 2016 B. 2014
landmines. C. 2018 D. 2020
• On 8 December 2005, the General Assembly declared
• Answer- B. 2014
that 4 April of each year shall be observed as the
International Day for Mine Awareness and • The 'International Day of Sport for Development and
Assistance in Mine Action. Peace' (IDSDP) is observed every year on 6 April.
• It was first celebrated on 4 April 2006. • It provides an opportunity to recognize the positive
role of sport and physical activity in the lives of
159. When is National Maritime Day observed annually
communities and people around the world.
in India?
• The theme of International Day of Sport for the year
A. 3 April B. 4 April
2024 is 'Sport for promoting peaceful and inclusive
C. 2 April D. 5 April
societies'.
• Answer- D. 5 April • In commemoration of this International Day, an
• National Maritime Day is celebrated every year on event was held at the United Nations Headquarters
5th April in India. The day is celebrated to remember in New York on 4 April. The event focused on how
India's maritime history and heritage and to major sports bodies enter into partnerships to have a
highlight the importance of the Indian maritime positive impact on people.
sector. • Recognising the important contribution of sport in
• This year's theme is 'Navigating the future: safety promoting peace, development and well-being in the
first'. world, the UNGA adopted a resolution in August
• This year marks the 61st National Maritime Day. It 2013.
also commemorates the inaugural voyage of the first • The first official celebration of the day took place on
Indian-owned ship, SS Loyalty, from Mumbai to April 6, 2014.
London on April 5, 1919. 162. World Health Day was observed on 7 April. Which
• Today, supported by nearly 200 non-major ports and year was declared the International Year of the Nurse
12 major ports, India has become the 16th largest and Midwife by the World Health Assembly?
maritime country in the world.
A. 2014 B. 2016
• According to the March 2024 press release of the C. 2020 D. 2018
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, "In the
• Answer- C. 2020
last 9 years, the number of seafarers has increased by
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• World Health Day is celebrated every year on 7 • On this occasion, people are made aware of
April. homeopathy medical system.
• It is celebrated to mark the foundation day of the • The theme of World Homoeopathy Day for the year
World Health Organization, which was founded in 2024 is- "Homoeoparivar: One Health, One Family".
1948. • World Homoeopathy Day is observed on April 10
• The day is celebrated to raise awareness of global every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of
health issues and highlight the importance of the famous German physician Dr. Samuel
wellness. Hahnemann. He is also considered the founder of
• The theme of World Health Day 2024 is 'My Health, homeopathy.
My Rights’. • In India, on this occasion, President Droupadi
• The year 2020 was declared the International Year of Murmu inaugurated the two-day scientific
the Nurse and Midwife by the World Health conference Homoeopathic Seminar on 'World
Assembly. Homoeopathy Day' in New Delhi on 10 April 2024.
• World Health Day was started with the • 8 delegates from Netherlands, Spain, Colombia,
establishment of the World Health Organization Canada and Bangladesh are also participating in the
(WHO). The World Health Organization was seminar.
established on 7 April 1948. The constitution of the 165. The 'International Day for Human Space Flight' is
WHO also came into force on 7 April 1948. The first observed every year on 12 April. The first human to
World Health Day was celebrated on 7 April 1950. travel to space?
163. CRPF celebrated 58th Valour Day on 9th April. Who A. Neil Armstrong B. Valentina Tereshkova
is the present Director General of Central Reserve C. Rakesh Sharma D. Yuri Gagarin
Police Force? • Answer- D. Yuri Gagarin
A. Neena Singh B. Sanjay Arora
• International Day for Human Space Flight is
C. Rahul Rasgotra D. Anish Dayal Singh
observed every year on 12 April.
• Answer- D. Anish Dayal Singh • The occasion commemorates the first space flight and
• Every year April 9 is observed as Valour Day the first human to go into space, Soviet cosmonaut,
(Shaurya Diwas) to pay tribute to the brave jawans of Yuri Gagarin.
the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). • Yuri Gagarin was a citizen of the then Soviet Union,
• In the year 2024, CRPF is celebrating its 59th Valour present-day Russia.
Day. • The theme for the year 2024 is "Encouraging
• In 1965, a group of Pakistani soldiers stormed a Scientific Inquiry".
detachment of Indian soldiers near the Rann of • The world's first human space flight was made by
Kutch. Yuri Gagarin on April 12, 1961. The United Nations
• Six police officers were killed in this battle. To General Assembly declared 12 April as the
remember their bravery, CRPF Valour Day is "International Day of Human Space Flight" in 2011.
celebrated on 9 April every year. • Just two years after Yuri Gagarin's journey into
• CRPF is the largest Central Armed Police Force in space, the Soviet Union sent Valentina Tereshkova
India. The CRPF functions under the Ministry of into space in 1963. Valentina Tereshkova thus became
Home Affairs, Government of India. the first woman to orbit the Earth.
• The CRPF headquarters is in New Delhi. It was • Rakesh Sharma started his space journey on April 3,
formed on 27 July 1939. 1984 from Soyuz T-11 under a joint mission of ISRO
• CRPF Director General: Anish Dayal Singh. and the Soviet Union (now Russia).
• Motto: Service and Loyalty 166. When is World Parkinson's Day observed annually?
A. 13 April B. 11 April
164. World Homoeopathy Day is celebrated on whose
C. 10 April D. 12 April
birth anniversary?
A. Verghese Kurien B. Dr. Samuel Hahnemann • Answer- B. 11 April
C. M. S. Swaminathan D. Bhagwan Dhanvantari • April 11 is celebrated as World Parkinson's Day.
• Answer- B. Dr. Samuel Hahnemann • The day aims to raise awareness about Parkinson's
• Every year on 10 April, 'World Homoeopathy Day' is disease internationally.
celebrated. This day is celebrated in honor of the • The day is dedicated to the life of Dr. James
father of homeopathy, Dr. Samuel Hahnemann on his Parkinson, who is credited with discovering the first
birth anniversary. case of neurodegenerative disorder in 1817.

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• Parkinson's disease is a brain condition that causes • Answer- C. 2019
mental health, sleep, pain, and other health
• World Art Day is celebrated every year on 15 April.
problems.
In 2019, April 15 was declared as World Art Day at
• According to WHO, Parkinson's disease (PD) is a the 40th session of UNESCO's General Conference.
brain condition that causes mobility, mental health,
• The first World Art Day was celebrated in 2012.
sleep, pain, and other health problems.
• It is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Italian
167. Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated every year on 14 painter, sculptor and architect Leonardo da Vinci.
April. Which article has been called the heart and
• UNESCO celebrates this day in association with the
soul of the Constitution by Ambedkar?
International Association of Art to promote creative
A. Article 52 B. Article 32
activities around the world.
C. Article 42 D. Article 13
170. April 18 is celebrated annually as 'World Heritage
• Answer- B. Article 32
Day'. In which year was the day first organized?
• Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated every year on April A. 2014 B. 1983
14. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was born on April 14, 1891 in C. 1898 D. 1902
Mhow near Indore, which falls in present-day
Madhya Pradesh. • Answer- B. 1983
• The first public celebration of Ambedkar's birthday • April 18 is annually observed as 'World Heritage
was organized by activist Janardan Sadashiv Day', the day is observed to raise awareness of
Ranapise in Pune on April 14, 1928. cultural heritage sites worldwide and to recognize
their historical significance.
• Since then, this day is celebrated as Ambedkar
Jayanti or Bhima Jayanti. • This day is also known as the International Day for
Monuments and Sites.
• Dr. Ambedkar is known as one of the most
prominent jurists in the country. • This year the theme of World Heritage Day 2024 is
"Discover and Experience Diversity".
• On 31 March 2011, the Government of India
approved the resignation of Dr. B.R. April 14 was • This day was first organized in 1983. Since then this
declared a public holiday in honour of the Prophet. day is organized every year. The day is supported by
UNESCO.
• In the debates of the Constituent Assembly, he called
it the "heart and soul" of the Constitution, without • There are currently 1199 World Heritage Sites
which the Constitution would be meaningless. worldwide. These include 933 cultural sites, 227
Article 32 guarantees the implementation of the natural sites and 39 mixed sites. At the same time, 56
fundamental rights enshrined in Part III of the heritage sites are included in the danger list.
Constitution, including the right to equality, life and 171. When is World Hemophilia Day observed every
freedom from discrimination. year?
168. Bengali New Year is celebrated in 'First A. 17 April B. 16 April
Baisakh'_____________. C. 18 April D. 15 April
A. Bhutan B. Nepal • Answer- A. 17 April
C. Bangladesh D. Sri Lanka
• World Hemophilia Day is observed every year on 17
• Answer- C. Bangladesh April.
• Bangladesh celebrates 'first Baisakh' in the Bangla • World Hemophilia Day was initiated by the World
New Year. The Bengali New Year 'Pehla Baisakh' was Federation of Hemophilia (WHF).
celebrated with traditional fervour and fervour in • The day was first celebrated in 1989 and April 17 was
Bangladesh. chosen to commemorate the birth anniversary of
• The day began with a grand performance at WHF founder Frank Schnabel.
'Batmool' by cultural group Chhayanaut. • The day aims to raise awareness about hemophilia
• The Bangla New Year celebration was started in 1967. and other bleeding disorders.
It symbolizes the inclusive and joyful culture of the • The theme of World Hemophilia Day 2024 is 'Equal
Bengali people. access for all: recognizing all bleeding disorders'.
169. In which year 15 April was declared as World Art • Hemophilia: It is a genetic bleeding disorder in
Day at the 40th session of UNESCO's General which the blood clot does not coagulate properly
Conference? leading to spontaneous bleeding.
A. 2018 B. 2016 172. When is World Liver Day observed every year to
C. 2019 D. 2017
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A. 18 April B. 19 April • World Book and Copyright Day was first celebrated
C. 17 April D. 20 April on 23 April 1995. UNESCO chose this day on the 23rd
• Answer- B. 19 April of April to honor literary figures such as William
Shakespeare and Miguel Cervantes.
• World Liver Day is observed on 19 April every year
to raise awareness about the health of the liver. 175. Which constitutional amendment gave constitutional
recognition to 'Panchayati Raj' in India?
• It also raises awareness about the importance of
healthy livers and the prevalence of liver disease A. 72nd Constitutional Amendment
B. 73rd Constitutional
worldwide.
Amendment
• The theme of this year's World Liver Day is – "Keep C. 71st Constitutional Amendment D. 74th Constitutional
your liver healthy and disease-free". ‘’ Amendment
• Due to lack of awareness and prevention measures, • Answer- B. 73rd Constitutional Amendment
the number of deaths due to liver disease is
increasing every year. Every year about 20 lakh • National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated on 24th
people die due to liver diseases worldwide. April every year.
• India started celebrating World Liver Day in 2019. • On April 24, 1993, the President gave his assent to the
73rd Constitution Amendment Bill providing
173. From which year did the United Nations General constitutional status to the Panchayats.
Assembly declare 22 April as 'International Mother
• The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act introduced
Earth Day'?
a three-tier system of local governance in India
A. 1998 B. 2009 alongside the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). This
D. 2001 D. 2015 three-tier system is applicable at the village, block
• Answer- B. 2009 and district level.
• International Mother Earth Day is celebrated every • The National Panchayati Raj Day was first
year on 22 April. announced in 2010.
• International Mother Earth Day is also known as • Mahatma Gandhi advocated the idea of Panchayati
'World Earth Day'. Government.
• Earth is not only home to humans but also to 176. Where was India's largest climate clock installed to
innumerable fauna and flora. Today, man is doing commemorate Earth Day on 23rd April 2024?
many types of damage to fulfill his needs. A. Mumbai B. New Delhi
• Due to this, today we are facing many problems like C. Kolkata D. Bhopal
floods, pollution, climate change, global warming. • Answer- B. New Delhi
• This year in 2024, its theme is 'Planets vs Plastics’. • CSIR unveiled India's largest climate clock in New
• The idea of celebrating World Earth Day was first Delhi for Earth Day with emphasis on climate change
given by peace activist John McConnell at the awareness. Established in 1942, CSIR conducts
UNESCO conference in 1969. diverse scientific research and collaborates.
• On 22 April 2009, the United Nations General • The event illustrates CSIR's objective of spreading
Assembly by a resolution officially designated 22 awareness about climate change and its ill effects.
April of each year as 'International Mother Earth • CSIR was established in 1942 by the Government of
Day'. The resolution was initiated by the India with the primary goal of promoting scientific
'Plurinational State of Bolivia' in the United Nations research and industrial development within the
General Assembly. country.
174. In which year was 'World Book and Copyright Day' 177. World Malaria Day is observed on April 25 every
first celebrated by UNESCO? year. Malaria is caused by which parasite?
A. 2015 B. 1995 A. Encycloma B. Ascaris
C. 2017 D. 2001 C. Plasmodium D. Tinea
• Answer- B. 1995 • Answer- C. Plasmodium
• World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated every • World Malaria Day is observed on April 25 every
year on 23 April. year. The occasion spreads awareness about the
• World Book and Copyright Day, also known as global effort to control and eradicate malaria.
World Book Day. Events are organized by UNESCO • It was first celebrated in various countries of the
to honor this day to promote reading, publishing. continent of Africa.
• The official theme of World Book and Copyright Day
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• The theme of World Malaria Day 2024 is • India became a member of WIPO in 1975.
“Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more
180. When is International Dance Day celebrated all over
equitable world.”.
the world every year?
• Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite. The A. 28 April B. 30 April
parasite can be spread to humans by the bite of C. 27 April D. 29 April
infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, called
'malaria vectors’. • Answer- D. 29 April
• World Malaria Day begins with Africa Malaria Day. • International Dance Day is celebrated across the
'Africa Malaria Day' has been observed by African world on 29 April every year.
countries since 2001. Its objective was to control • It encourages and educates people all over the world
malaria in African countries and reduce the mortality about different dance styles.
rate caused by it.
• It is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary
178. Every year ___________ World Immunization Week is of Jean-Georges Noverre, the creator of modern
celebrated. ballet.
A. First week of April B. Last week of April • Jean-Georges Noverre was a French dancer. He is
C. First week of May D. Second week of April recognized as the father of contemporary ballet.
• Answer- B. Last week of April • The Dance Committee of the International Theatre
• World Immunization Week is observed every year in Institute (ITI) was established on this day in 1982.
the last week of April. • International Theatre Institute: It is the main partner
• Its main objective is to promote the use of vaccines to of UNESCO's performing arts.
protect people from disease. • It was established in 1948. It is headquartered in
• The theme of World Immunization Week 2024 is Paris, France.
"Humanly Possible: Save Lives through Vaccination".
8. Summits and Conferences
• Vaccination is the process through which a person's
immune system becomes immune against disease- 181. Where was the first Nuclear Energy Summit held?
causing agents. A. Vienna B. Geneva
• The Extended Programme on Immunisation (EPI) C. Brussels D. Paris
was launched in 1978. It was renamed the Universal • Answer- C. Brussels
Immunisation Programme in 1985.
• The Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels, Belgium
• The Government of India had launched Mission concluded recently.
Indradhanush to increase the scope of vaccination in
India. • The summit was co-chaired by Belgian Prime
Minister Alexandre de Cru and International Atomic
179. World Intellectual Property Day is observed every Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael
year on 26 April. In which year did India become a Mariano Grossi.
member of the World Intellectual Property
• The summit was arranged collaboratively by the
Organization? International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and
A. 2002 B. 1975 Belgium. The event included a series of speeches by
C. 1995 D. 2014 prominent leaders including China, France, Japan
• Answer- B. 1975 and the US.
• World Intellectual Property Day is observed every • It aims to address global challenges of reducing the
year on 26 April. The day is organized by the World use of fossil fuels, enhancing energy security and
Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on 26 promoting economic growth.
April every year. • The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
• The occasion promotes the role of intellectual came into being in 1957 as a result of the broad
property (IP) in encouraging innovation and concerns and hopes that emerged in the wake of the
creativity. unprecedented progress and diverse applications of
nuclear technology.
• The official theme of World Intellectual Property Day
2024 is 'IP and SDGs: Building our common future • International Atomic Energy Agency/Headquarters:
with innovation and creativity'. Vienna, Austria
• The origin of WIPO can be traced back to 1883 when 182. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial (IPEF) will be held in which country?
Property was signed. A. Singapore B. India
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• Answer- A. Singapore • Answer- C. Netherlands
• The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity • On April 24, 2024, a ministerial roundtable was held
(IPEF) has decided to hold the Clean Economy during the 26th World Energy Congress in
Investors Forum in Singapore. Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
• The IPEF forum aims to mobilize investments for • Where ministers from various countries discussed
sustainable infrastructure, climate technology and energy innovation and cooperation, and the
renewable energy projects. management of the emerging energy trilogy trade-
• It provides a platform for countries in the Indo- off.
Pacific region to collaborate in advancing resilient, • He also discussed about how the COP28 UN Climate
sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Change Conference in Dubai was a game changer in
• The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity the fight against climate change.
was launched in May 2022. • He discussed the G20 New Delhi Leaders'
• IPEF is a US-led initiative. It aims to strengthen Announcement, which highlights India's efforts to
economic partnership among participating countries double the global rate of energy efficiency reform
to enhance fairness and competitiveness in the Indo- every year and triple global renewable capacity by
Pacific region. 2030.

183. Where was the International Humanitarian 186. On April 26, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Conference for Sudan and Neighboring Countries (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting was held in which
held in April 2024? of the following country?
A. Berlin, Germany B. Stockholm, Sweden A: Afghanistan B. Kazakhstan
C. Copenhagen, Denmark D. Paris, France C. India D. Pakistan

• Answer- D. Paris, France • Answer- B. Kazakhstan

• An international humanitarian conference for Sudan • The SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in Kazakhstan
and neighboring countries was held in Paris, the endorsed the idea of "One Earth, One Family, One
capital of France on 15 April 2024, to raise funds for Future".
the people of Sudan caught in the war between the • The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
Sudanese army and the rebel paramilitary force Defence Ministers' Meeting was held in Astana,
Rapid Support Forces. Kazakhstan on April 26.
• The conference was held on 7 February 2024 in • Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane attended the
response to an appeal for UN funds. meeting during which a protocol was signed by the
• France, Germany and the European Union organized defence ministers of all SCO member states.
the International Humanitarian Conference for • The Defence Secretary reaffirmed India's unwavering
Sudan and neighboring countries. commitment to maintaining security, stability and
• About 50 international and Sudanese NGOs also peace in the SCO region.
participated in the conference. 187. Which Indian Prime Minister has attended the G7
184. Where is the World Future Energy Summit 2024 outreach session the most number of times?
being organized? A. Narendra Modi B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
A. Dubai B. New Delhi C. Indira Gandhi D. Manmohan Singh
C. Abu Dhabi D. Dhaka • Answer- D. Manmohan Singh
• Answer- C. Abu Dhabi • Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni has sent an
• The World Future Energy Summit 2024 is being invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
organized in the Gulf city of Abu Dhabi. to join the Group of Seven (G7) Outreach Session to
be held in Borgo Agnazia, Apulia, Italy from 13 to 15
• It is being organized to discuss measures to facilitate June 2024.
global energy transition, promote investment in clean
and renewable energy. • Currently, the presidency of the G7 is held by Italy.
• The program will continue its legacy as the leading • The host country of the G7 has the right to invite
business program for future energy and important non-member countries and international
sustainability organization to participate in the annual summit
meeting of the group.
185. The World Energy Congress 2024 is being organized
• General elections are currently taking place in India
in which country?
and after the results are announced on 4 June 2024,
A. Switzerland B. France the newly elected Prime Minister will represent India
C. Netherlands D. Canada in the G7 outreach session.

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• The first Indian Prime Minister to receive an • Prof Charanda has been teaching in the Department
invitation to attend the G7 outreach session was Atal of Political Science at Kalindi College for over two
Bihari Vajpayee in 2003. France was the host country decades.
of the G7 at the time. 190. The Skoch ESG Award 2024 has been conferred to
• Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has attended five _____________ in the renewable energy financing
such meetings. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has category.
participated in G7 outreach sessions (four times) in
A. NTPC B. REC Limited
2019, 2021, 2022, 2023. The 2020 G7 summit to be C. NHPC D. ONGC
hosted by the US was cancelled due to Covid.
• Answer- B. REC Limited
9. Awards and Recognitions • REC Limited has received the Skoch ESG Award
188. President Draupadi Murmu presented the Bharat 2024 in the Renewable Energy Financing category.
Ratna awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan. How many • REC has emerged as a key player in India's clean
persons have received Bharat Ratna Award this year? energy transition and is actively contributing to
India's sustainable future.
A. Seven B. Four
C. Five D. Six • REC has committed to several sustainable projects
and has signed various MoUs for green projects.
• Answer- C. Five
• The Skoch ESG Awards recognize organizations that
• On 30 March 2024, in a ceremony held at the excel in environmental, social, and governance (ESG)
Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President of India Droupadi practices.
Murmu conferred India's highest civilian award,
Bharat Ratna, to former Prime Ministers Chaudhary • Various MoUs have been signed for the projects.
Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao, former Deputy • The Skoch ESG Award and Evaluation is an
Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani, former Chief important benchmark for evaluating organizations'
Minister of Bihar Karpoori Thakur and renowned commitment towards India 2047.
agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan. • REC Limited: It was established in 1969 to focus on
• Apart from LK Advani, Chaudhary Charan Singh, financing and development of the power sector
PV Narasimha Rao, Karpoori Thakur and MS across India.
Swaminathan were posthumously awarded the
191. Where did Governor RN Ravi inaugurate Param Vir
Bharat Ratna.
Chakra Udyan?
• This year, the government has awarded Bharat Ratna A. Meghalaya B. Nagaland
to five people. This is the highest number of Bharat C. Telangana D. Tamil Nadu
Ratnas awarded in a year. Earlier in 1999, four people
were awarded Bharat Ratna. • Answer- D. Tamil Nadu
• On February 13, 1948, the Government of India set • Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi inaugurated the
up the Prime Minister's Committee on Honours and Param Vir Chakra Udyan at Kanchi Mahaswamy
Awards. Vidya Mandir in Tambaram.
189. Who was awarded the 'International Culture Award' • The garden displays the history and sculptures of 21
in March 2024? Param Vir Chakra awardees, India's highest military
honour for gallantry.
A. Sudha Murthy B. Bina Agarwal
C. Prof. Meena Charanda D. T.M. Krishna • The Param Vir Chakra Udyan serves as a tribute to
the courageous heroes who have made the supreme
• Answer- C. Prof. Meena Charanda sacrifice for the country.
• Professor Meena Charanda, principal of Delhi • Ravindra Narayana Ravi is an Indian politician and
University's Kalindi College, was given the former bureaucrat serving as the 15th Governor of
'International Culture Award' for the year 2024. Tamil Nadu.
• Pro. Meena Charanda has been given this honor for
192. Who was awarded the 15th CIDC Vishwakarma
her remarkable work in the field of education and
Award 2024 in April 2024?
social service.
A. NTPC Limited B. SJVN Limited
• Pro. Charanda was conferred this honor at an event C. IFCI Limited D. NHPC
at the India International Center on 30 March 2024.
• Answer- B. SJVN Limited
• Professor Charanda received a memento, plaque,
shield and citation from the university in the award. • SJVN Limited has won two awards at the 15th CIDC
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• SJVN has been awarded the 'Achievement Award for representing distinguished individuals and
Social Development and Creating Impact' and 'CIDC international fraternity.
Partners in Progress Trophy’. • It provided a platform to recognize the important
• SJVN Limited has won these awards for the third role played by the Honorary Consul in promoting
consecutive year. cultural exchange and economic cooperation among
• SJVN has been awarded for its Corporate Social nations.
Responsibility contribution. • Established in 1995, HCCD-India aims to promote
• SJVN Limited: It was earlier called Satluj Jal Vidyut mutual understanding between honorary consular
Nigam. It is a public sector undertaking. officers in India and abroad. Through the exchange
of information, ideas, and suggestions, the
• It is involved in hydroelectric power generation and organization strives to enhance the role of Honorary
transmission. Consuls General and Honorary Consul General in
• It is a joint venture of the Government of India and international relations.
the Government of Himachal Pradesh. 195. Which Indian has been awarded the 2024 US
193. Who has been awarded the 2024 John L. "Jack" President's Award?
Swigert, Jr. Prize for Space Exploration Prize? A. Vineet Jain B. Lokesh Muni
A. ISRO's Mangalyaan-2 mission team C. Bina Agarwal D. Meena Charanda
B. ISRO's Chandrayaan-2 mission
• Answer- B. Lokesh Muni
team
C. ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission team • Jain Acharya Lokesh Muni was awarded the US
D. ISRO's Gaganyaan mission President's Gold Volunteer Service Award for his
team contribution to public good and humanity.
• Answer- C. ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission team • With this, he has become the first Indian monk to
receive this honor.
• India's premier national space agency, the team of the
Chandrayaan-3 mission of the Indian Space Research • Acharya Lokesh Muni is the founder of Ahimsa
Organisation (ISRO) was awarded the 2024 John L. Vishwa Bharat and World Peace Center, a non-
"Jack" Swigert, Jr. Prize for Space Exploration by the governmental organization in India.
US-based Space Foundation. • The U.S. President's Volunteer Service Award was
• The award is given by the US-based non-profit established in 2003 during the presidency of George
organization Space Foundation to honor a space W. Bush.
agency, company or association of organizations in • The award is given to individuals who have spent at
the field of space exploration and discovery. least 500 hours of voluntary service in the United
• The Indian Consul General of India in Houston, D C States and whose voluntary work has positively
Manjunath, received the 2024 John L. "Jack" Swigert, impacted communities and inspired those around
Jr. Award for Space Exploration Award on behalf of them.
ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 team. 196. Who has been awarded the prestigious John Dirks
• The Chandrayaan-3 team was awarded for raising Global Health Award by Canada's Gairdner
the level of space exploration by its remarkable Foundation for his impactful work on child health in
landing on the moon. India?
• ISRO had launched the Chandrayaan-3 mission by A. Ajay Sinha B. Dr. Gagandeep Kang
GSLV- Mark III (LVM-3) rocket on July 14, 2023, from C. Dr. Arun Goel D. Rakesh Kumar
Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. • Answer- B. Dr. Gagandeep Kang
194. Who received the "Medal of Honour" on Consular • Dr. Kang, renowned microbiologist and virologist
Day 2024 in Chennai? and director of global health at the Bill & Melinda
A. Vijay Chaudhary B. Walter Hunt Gates Foundation, has been awarded the prestigious
C. Rajiv Kumar D. Neeraj A Sharma John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award
• Answer- D. Neeraj A Sharma for 2024.

• Neeraj A Sharma, Honorary Consul General of the • It is the most recognized global health award.
Republic of Palau in India, was awarded the • Dr. Kang was earlier Professor in the Department of
prestigious "Medal of Honour" by the Honorary Gastrointestinal Sciences at CMC, Vellore and later
Consular Corps Diplomatic-India (HCCD-India). Executive Director, Translational Health Science and
• The Consular Day 2024 event, organised by HCCD- Technology Institute, Faridabad.
India, was a group of distinguished guests • After her retirement from CMC, Dr Kang has been
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in children. She also became the first Indian woman • Music director Hridaynath Mangeshkar has
to be elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. announced the award by holding a press conference.
197. Who was awarded the World Literature Award by the • The Hindi has now added another achievement to
World Writers' Association (WOW) for his the series of achievements and awards earned in the
contribution to literature? cinematic journey of five and a half decades of
A. Anand Kumar B. Mamta G. Sagar cinematic hero.
C. Ajay Kanwal D. Gopichand Thotakura • The award was instituted by the Trust and the
Mangeshkar family in the year 2022 in memory of
• Answer- B. Mamta G. Sagar
Bharat Ratna and Nightingale late Lata Mangeshkar.
• Kannada language poet, writer and activist Mamta
• The award will be presented to Amitabh on 24 April
G. Sagar was recently awarded the World Literary
2024 in Mumbai on the occasion of the 82nd death
Award by the World Literature Organization
anniversary of Lata Mangeshkar's father Deenanath
(WOW).
Mangeshkar.
• He received this award for his contribution to the
200. Who was awarded the International Literary Prize in
literary world. He was given this honor at a
ceremony held in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria on April 2024?
April 6. A. Dr. Aditi Sen B. Zoya Akhtar
C. Mamta G Sagar D. Asma Khan
• The ceremony was held as a part of WOW's first
Congress in Abuja, Nigeria. • Answer- C. Mamta G Sagar
198. Who was named the South Asian Person of the Year • Kannada poet, Mamta G Sagar was awarded the
by Harvard University in April 2024? World Literary Award by the World Writers'
A. Gracy Singh B. Priti Shah Association (WOW) in April 2024 for her remarkable
C. Avantika Vandanpu D. Sunita Williams contribution to literature.
• Mamta Ji Sagar, besides being a Kannada poet, has
• Answer- C. Avantika Vandanpu
also been a famous playwright and academician.
• California-born Indian-American actress and 'Mean
• Mamta G Sagar is a facilitator at Srishti Manipal
Girls' star Avantika Vandanapu was honoured as the
Institute of Art, Design and Technology. According
'South Asian Person of the Year' by the South Asian
to Mamta Sagar, this process started eight months
Association (SAA) at Harvard University on April,
ago.
2024.
• That's when the WOW first approached him to apply
• The 19-year-old has been given this honor in
for the award.
recognition of her outstanding achievements and her
impact in the international and Indian entertainment • The ceremony was held as a part of the World
world. Writers' Organization's first congress in Abuja,
Nigeria.
• With her debut in Telugu cinema, Avantika rose to
prominence with her lead role in Disney Original 201. Which Indian women's hockey team player won the
Film 'Spin' (2021) and later showcased her versatility Assunta Lakra Award?
in Netflix's 'Senior Year' (2022). A. Preeti Dubey B. Ishika Chaudhary
• Additionally, her debut in the Indian OTT series 'Big C. Deepika Soreng D. Vandana Kataria
Girls Don't Cry' (2024) further cemented her status as • Answer- C. Deepika Soreng
a rising star with a promising career ahead.
• India's women's hockey team player Deepika Soreng
199. Who has been announced to be given the Lata won the Assunta Lakra Award.
Deenanath Mangeshkar Award for the year 2024?
• She made her debut for India in the Women's Junior
A Shah Rukh Khan B. Akshay Kumar Asia Cup. He scored 7 goals in 6 matches to help the
C. Allu Arjun D. Amitabh Bachchan Indian team win the gold medal.
• Answer- D. Amitabh Bachchan • She was also a key player of the Indian team that
• Bayer Leverkusen Football Club has won its first won the silver medal at the FIH Women's Hockey5s
Bundesliga title by defeating Werder Bremen Hindi World Cup Oman 2024.
megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be honoured with • She was also named the young player of the
the third Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award at this tournament in Oman.
year's ceremony. • He received the Assunta Lakra Award for the
• The award was announced at a press conference held upcoming player of the year during the Hockey India
by the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Sixth Annual Awards 2023.
Pratishthan Public Charitable Trust and the
Mangeshkar family held in Mumbai on 16 April 2024.

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202. Who won the 2024 World Press Photo of the Year • Dr. Rao was a scientist at ISRO and in 1992 he
award? incorporated Ananth Technologies Limited (ATL) to
A. Yulia Navalnaya B. Avantika Vandanapu indigenously design and develop some of the most
C. Mohammed Salem D. Alexey's novel sophisticated avionics for ISRO and Defence in India.
• Answer- C. Mohammed Salem 205. Singer Rejwana Chowdhury has received the Padma
Shri award for 2024, belongs to which country?
• Mohammed Salem won the 2024 World Press Photo
of the Year award. A. Bhutan B. Bangladesh
C. Sri Lanka D. Nepal
• He won for his image of a Palestinian woman
carrying the body of her five-year-old niece in the • Answer- B. Bangladesh
Gaza Strip. • The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu
• The winning image shows 36-year-old Inas Abu presented 3 Padma Vibhushan, 8 Padma Bhushan
Mamar weeping while clutching Sally's sheet- and 55 Padma Shri awards for the year 2024 at the
covered body in the hospital morgue. Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held at Rashtrapati
Bhavan.
• The photo was taken on October 17, 2023, in Gaza's
Khan Younis, where families were searching for • Bangladeshi singer Rezwana Chowdhury received
relatives killed during Israeli bombing in Palestinian the Padma Shri award.
territory. • Renowned Bangladeshi singer Rezwana Chowdhury
203. Who has been selected for the 2024 Malcolm Banya received the prestigious Padma Shri award.
Adiseshia Award? • At the civic investiture ceremony held at Rashtrapati
A. Vikas Kumar B. Surinder S Jodhka Bhavan, Droupadi Murmu presented the Padma
C. K. Sasikiran D. Utsa Patnaik Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards
for the year 2024.
• Answer- B. Surinder S Jodhka
206. Who among the following has received the KISS
• Chennai-based Malcolm and Elizabeth Adiseasia
Humanitarian Award 2021?
Trust has announced its annual awards for
outstanding contributions in the field of social A. Lakshmi Mittal B. Aman Gupta
sciences for the year 2024, which will be presented C. Gautam Adani D. Ratan Tata
soon at a ceremony in Chennai. • Answer- D. Ratan Tata
• Professor Surinder S Jodhka, School of Social • Ratan Tata has received the KISS Humanitarian
Sciences, JNU was selected for the Malcolm Award 2021.
Adiseshia Award (2 lakh and citation).
• Achyuta Samant, founder of KIIT and KISS (Kalinga
• Vikas Kumar, associate professor at Azim Premji Institute of Social Sciences) presented the award
University, will receive the Elizabeth Adiseshia during the award ceremony.
Award (Rs 1 lakh and citation).
• The award ceremony was attended by Tata Group
• It is one of the most prestigious national awards in Chairman N Chandrasekaran and three-time
India that recognizes and honors the outstanding Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej.
contributions of social scientists in the field of
• The announcement that Tata would receive the
development studies.
award was originally made in 2021. However, it was
• It was established in 2000 by the Malcolm and delayed due to the Covid 19 pandemic.
Elizabeth Adisecia Trust.
• Ratan Tata is the chairman emeritus of the Tata
204. Who has been awarded the Aryabhatta Award of the Group. He is a well-known industrialist and
Aeronautical Society of India? philanthropist.
A. Deepak Sharma B. S.L. Bhairappa • The KISS Humanitarian Award was instituted in
C. Srinivasa Vardhan D. Dr. Pavuluri Subba Rao 2008 by Achyut Samant.
• Answer- D. Dr. Pavuluri Subba Rao 207. Name the student whose film "Sunflowers Where
• Ananth Technologies CEO and Chairman Dr First Once to Know" has been selected for the 'La
Pavuluri Subba Rao has been awarded the Cinefe' competitive section of the 77th Cannes Film
'Aryabhatta Award' of the Aeronautical Society of Festival?
India. And he has also been conferred the title of A. Suman Kalyanpur B. Vani Jayaram
'Distinguished Fellow' of ASI. C. Chidanand Naik D. Kamlesh D Patel
• The Aryabhatta Award is recognition of Dr. Rao's • Answer- C. Chidanand Naik
tremendous lifetime contribution to the promotion of
space science in India. • "Sunflowers Where First Once to Know", written by
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Chidanand Naik, was selected for the 'La Cinefe' 10. Ranks and Reports
section of Cannes out of 18 short films from 2,263
global entries. 210. Which of the following statements is correct
regarding the Food Waste Index Report 2024?
• The festival is scheduled to be held from 15th to 24th
May 2024. 1. 1.05 billion tonnes of food waste generated in
• The only Indian film 'La Cinefe' tells the story of an
2022.
elderly woman's act that led to unrest in her village,
leading to her family being deported.
2. UNEP and WRAP jointly released the Food Waste
• This is the first selection at Cannes for a film by an
FTII student. Index Report 2024.
• This is the first time a film featuring a student of the A. 1 only B. 2 only
1-year television course has been selected at the C. 1 and 2 D. None of these
prestigious Cannes Film Festival. • Answer- C. 1 and 2
208. Who was named the regional winner for the Middle • The Food Waste Index Report 2024 has been released
East and North Africa at the 2024 Cambridge just ahead of International Zero Waste Day (March
Dedicated Teachers Awards in April 2024? 30).
A. Diksha Dagar B. Gina Justus • UNEP and WRAP jointly released the Food Waste
C. none of these D. Meena Mishra
Index Report 2024.
• Answer- B. Gina Justus • According to the report, more than one billion miles
• Sharjah Girls' Branch teacher Gina Justus has been were wasted daily globally in 2022.
named the regional winner for the Middle East and • 1.05 billion tons of food waste were generated in
North Africa (MENA) at the 2024 Cambridge 2022. Out of the total food waste, 60% occurred at
Dedicated Teacher Awards. household level.
• Gina Justas is an English High School teacher at the • Worldwide, 783 million people faced hunger and
Sharjah Girls Branch in the United Arab Emirates nearly a third of people faced food insecurity.
(UAE).
• Many lower-middle-income countries do not have
• Gina Justus is originally from Thiruvananthapuram, adequate systems in place to track progress towards
Kerala. Gina Justus has been working in the UAE meeting the Sustainable Development Goal of
since 2005. Gina Justus was recognized for her halving food waste by 2030.
excellent advice and dedication to charity.
• Only Australia, Japan, U.K., U.S. And the EU has
• This year's competition featured a record-breaking food waste tracking systems.
number of nominations with more than 14,840
211. India achieved 16% decline in new TB cases, 18%
submissions from 141 countries.
reduction in mortality rate since which year?
209. Which Indian has been selected for the Goldman A. 2022 B. 2015
Environmental Prize 2024? C. 2020 D. 2014
A. Mohammed Salem B. Alok Shukla
C. Mamta G Sagar D. Ram Charan • Answer- B. 2015
• India's efforts to ensure early detection and treatment
• Answer- B. Alok Shukla
of tuberculosis, as well as a number of community
• Alok Shukla, an environmental activist from engagements, have resulted in a 16% drop in
Chhattisgarh and convener of Chhattisgarh Bachao incidence (new tuberculosis (TB) cases being
Andolan, has been selected for the 2024 Goldman reported each year) and an 18% reduction in
Environment Prize. mortality since 2015.
• The Goldman Environmental Prize, also known as • The death rate has decreased by 18%. This success
the Green Nobel, is awarded annually to grassroots has been achieved due to continuous efforts in the
environmental champions worldwide. country.
• The Hasdeo Arand forest area of Chhattisgarh is • The number of TV cases in 2015 was 237 per 100,000
considered as the lung of Chhattisgarh in terms of population. Which was 199 in 2022. At the same time,
environment. the death rate was 23 per lakh population in 2022
• The region is coal-rich and in 2010, the government compared to 2015. At present, the Indian government
had auctioned two coal blocks to private companies is engaged in trying to eliminate TB disease by 2025.
for coal mining. • The biggest jump in TB decline has been seen in the
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212. India's 'Government e-Market' (GeM) portal ranks at • Answer- D. Bhutan
which position as an e-commerce platform globally?
• Global life expectancy rises by 6.2 years despite
A. Fifth B. Third COVID-19 A report in the Lancet said.
C. 2nd D. Fourth
• According to the Lancet study, in 2021, Covid-19
• Answer- B. Third became the second leading cause of death globally.
• India's Government e-Market (GeM) portal is the • This resulted in 94 deaths per 1 lakh population and
world's third largest e-commerce platform for public reduced life expectancy by 1.6 years.
procurement after Korea's On-Line e-Procurement
• Among the South Asian regions, of which India is a
System (KONEPS) and Singapore's GeBIZ. part, Bhutan saw the highest increase in life
• According to PK Singh, CEO of GeM, GeM has expectancy (13.6 years), followed by Bangladesh (13.3
transacted Gross Trading Value (GMV) of over Rs 4 years), Nepal (10.4 years), and Pakistan (2.5 years).
lakh crore in this financial year. Which is almost
• In 2020, deaths worldwide increased by 10.8%
100% higher than GMV compared to the previous
compared to 2019, and in 2021, an increase of 7.5%
financial year.
compared to 2020.
• GMV represents the total value of goods or services
• "A similar trend was observed in mortality,
sold within a specific period. increasing by 8.1% in 2020 and an additional 5.2% in
• The portal was launched in August 2016. 2021," the study estimated.
• Defence procurement is one of the major business • "Ischemic heart disease remains the leading cause of
activities of this platform. The assembly of BrahMos death worldwide in 2021, as it was in 2019 and 1990.
missile is being done through GeM as a service
215. Which country has surpassed India as the largest
contract.
importer of crude oil from Russia?
• GeM is an online platform launched by the Ministry
A. France B. China
of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.
C. Australia D. Iran
213. Who is the only Indian to feature in the list of top 10
• Answer- B. China
billionaires in the world in the annual Forbes
billionaires list of 2024? • According to the report by energy cargo tracker
'Vortexa', China overtook India to become the
A. Shiv Nadar B. Mukesh Ambani
leading importer of Russian crude with 1.82 million
C. Savitri Jindal D. Gautam Adani
barrels per day (bpd) in March 2024 through sea
• Answer- B. Mukesh Ambani routes.
• According to the recently released "Forbes' 38th • In March 2024, total crude oil imports for India rose
Annual World Billionaires List 2024", Reliance to 4.89 million bpd, up from 4.41 million bpd the
Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman and Co-Managing previous month.
Director (CMD) Mukesh Ambani is the only Indian • Apart from China, India also imports crude oil from
to make it to the list of top 10 billionaires in the other countries, such as Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
world.
• The 'Vortexa' report pointed out that China removed
• The list is topped by Bernard Arnault and family, India from importing major Russian crude in March
owner of French luxury company LVMH, while 2024.
Mukesh Ambani is ranked 9th.
• India has imported crude oil from China and other
• At 37, Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath is the countries as well as from other regions, which deals
youngest Indian billionaire on the Forbes list. with different quality and delivery price.
• United States- The highest number of billionaires are
216. According to the Jal Jeevan Mission, which district
from the United States. China- The second largest
tops in providing tap water to people's homes?
number of billionaires is from China. This year's list
includes 406 Chinese with a combined wealth of $1.3 A. Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh B. Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu
trillion. C. Indore, Madhya Pradesh D. Gandhinagar, Gujarat

• India- The third highest number of billionaires are • Answer- B. Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu
Indian citizens. There are 200 Indian billionaires in • The Jal Jeevan Mission, which delivers tap water to
the 2024 list. people's homes, is progressing rapidly in the country.
214. According to a recent Lancet study, which country in Meanwhile, Nilgiris of Tamil Nadu has secured the
South Asia has the highest increase in life first place in the country in delivering tap water to
expectancy? the homes of the people, while Mahoba district of UP
has secured the second place in the country and first
A. Nepal B. India
place in the state.
D. Bhutan D. Bangladesh

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• This scheme is moving fastest in UP. Among the top • In terms of the number of universities in the QS
10 districts in the country, two districts from UP's World University Rankings, India is second only to
Bundelkhand have got place. China with 101 universities in Asia.
• The central government has released the rank of 299 219. What is the rank of India in the World Cybercrime
districts across the country based on the progress Index released in April 2024?
made in March last month. A. 15 B. 10
• Three districts of Tamil Nadu state are included in C. 20 D. 12
the top 10 districts in the Jal Jeevan Mission scheme,
• Answer- B. 10
while 7 districts of Uttar Pradesh are included. Only
the districts of two states have been successful in • Recently an international team of researchers has
making their place in the top 10. released the 'World Cybercrime Index'.
217. According to the Hurun Unicorn Index 2024, what is • According to new research, India ranks 10th in
India's position in the world among the countries cybercrime, under which nearly 100 countries of the
with the highest number of unicorns? world have been ranked.
A. 3rd B. 1st • Russia tops the list. Russia's World Cybercrime Index
D. 4th D. 2nd score is 58.39 out of 100. And then there are Ukraine,
China, the US, Nigeria and Romania.
• Answer- A. 3rd
• North Korea is seventh, Britain eighth and Brazil
• According to the Hurun Global Unicorn Index 2024 ninth. India ranks 10th in the World Cybercrime
report, the pace of creation of unicorn startups in Index. India's score is 6.13.
India has slowed down since 2017.
• Fraud related to advance payment is the highest in
• India is still the third largest centre of unicorns in the cybercrime in India.
world after the United States and China.
• High-tech cybercrime is high in Russia and Ukraine,
• The index includes only those startups that are were criminals hack into entire systems, including
valued at least USD 1 billion and are not listed on credit cards. Both of these countries are the hubs of
any stock exchanges. Nigerian fraud.
• Globally, there were 1,453 unicorns in 291 cities in 53 220. India is one of the twelve countries that are
countries, according to Hurun Research. According
responsible for ________ of the earth's mismanaged
to the report, in the world in 2023, a unicorn is
plastic waste.
formed every two minutes.
A. 60 percent B. 80 percent
• According to the Hurun report, food delivery C. 70 percent D. 50 percent
platform Swiggy and fantasy sports-focused
Dream11 are India's most valuable unicorns. They • Answer- A. 60 percent
were valued at $8 billion each. • India is among the twelve countries that are
• Swiggy and Dream11 were ranked 83rd in the world. responsible for 60 per cent of the earth's mismanaged
plastic waste.
218. Which Indian institution has been ranked the highest
by QS World University Rankings 2024? • The Plastic Overshoot Day report is released by the
Swiss nonprofit EA Earth Action.
A. IIM-Bangalore B. IIT Bombay
C. IIT Guwahati D. Jawaharlal Nehru University • Global plastic waste generation has increased by 7.11
percent since 2021.
• Answer- D. Jawaharlal Nehru University
• This year, 220 million tonnes of plastic waste will be
• Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has released the QS generated globally, out of which 70 million tonnes
World University Rankings 2024 on 10 April 2024. will pollute the environment.
• In this ranking, India's Jawaharlal Nehru University • Twelve countries—China, India, Russia, Brazil,
(JNU) has been ranked 20th among the world's Mexico, Vietnam, Iran, Indonesia, Egypt, Pakistan,
highest-ranked universities. the United States, and Turkey—are responsible for 60
• IIT Bombay is ranked 45th globally in engineering, percent of the world's mismanaged plastic waste.
and tops South Asia in the QS World University • The report has declared India a "low waste producer"
Rankings 2024. polluter due to low per capita plastic waste
• A record 1,559 institutions have been included in the generation (8 kg per person per year).
QS World University Rankings 2024. A total of 69
221. According to Global Forest Watch, India has lost
Indian universities out of 424 Indian universities
______ tree cover since 2000.
have made it to the QS World University Rankings
based on different disciplines. A. 2.13 million hectares B. 2.33 million hectares
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• Answer- B. 2.33 million hectares • The airport also received the title of 'World's Best
Airport Shopping' for the second year in a row and
• According to the latest data from the Global Forest
was named the "Best Airport in the Middle East" for
Watch Monitoring Project, 2.33 million hectares of
10 consecutive years.
tree cover have been destroyed since 2000. This
amounts to a six per cent reduction in tree cover • Hamad International Airport served more than 45
during this period. million passengers in 2023, a significant increase of
31% over the previous year.
• According to statistics, between 2013 and 2023, 95
percent of the tree cover in India was lost within • The airport is also investing in new technologies and
natural forests. industry-first initiatives to enhance sustainability
efforts.
• Between 2002 and 2023, India lost 4,14,000 hectares of
wet primary forest (4.1 per cent), accounting for 18 • Hamad International Airport is Qatar's gateway to
per cent of the total tree cover loss in the same the world.
period. 224. Which country became the 38th country to join the
• Global Forest Watch tracks forest changes in real time Artemis Agreement?
using satellite data and other sources. A. Sweden B. India
• On an average, 51.0 million tonnes of carbon dioxide C. Norway D. Japan
equivalent were released into the atmosphere per • Answer- A. Sweden
year due to the loss of tree cover in India.
• Sweden has become the 38th country to join the
222. Which Indian airport has been ranked among the top Artemis Agreement.
ten in the list of world's busiest airports released by
• Sweden signed the Artemis Agreement, a series of
the Airports Council International in April 2024?
non-binding arrangements for outer space.
A. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport B. Chaudhary
Charan Singh International Airport
• Sweden has reaffirmed its dedication to the
C. Kempegowda International Airport sustainable use of space. NASA welcomes Sweden to
D. Indira Gandhi International the Artemis Accord family.
Airport • NASA and the U.S. State Department announced the
Artemis Agreement in 2020. It has 38 signatories,
• Answer- D. Indira Gandhi International Airport
including India and Japan.
• According to the list released by the Airports Council
• The Artemis Accords are a set of principles for
International (ACI) World, Delhi Airport has joined
cooperation in space exploration and the use of the
the list of ten busiest airports in the world for 2023.
Moon, Mars, comets and asteroids for peaceful
• America's Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International purposes.
Airport tops the list.
225. Which of the following statement is correct?
• Dubai International Airport is in second place and
1. According to the United Nations Population Fund
Dallas Airport on third place.
(UNFPA), India's population is estimated to reach 144
• The US has five of the busiest airports on the ACI
crore.
World list. While Delhi's Indira Gandhi International
Airport is at number 10 in this list. 2. 17 percent of India's population is within the 10-19
• Delhi's airport handled over 7.22 crore passengers in age range.
2023. At the same time, the airport was in ninth place A. 1 only B. 2 only
in 2022. C. 1 and 2 D. None of these

223. Which airport has been adjudged the "World's Best • Answer- C. 1 and 2
Airport" by Skytrax Awards? • According to the World Population Situation-2024
A. Hartsfield-Jackson Airport B. King Fahd report of the United Nations Population Fund
International Airport (UNFPA), India's population is projected to reach 144
C. Hamad International Airport D. Kushok Bakula crore, of which 24 per cent are in the 0-14 age group.
Rimpochee Airport
• According to this report, India's population is
• Answer- C. Hamad International Airport estimated to double in 77 years.
• Hamad International Airport (DOH) located in Doha, • 17 percent of India's population is under the age
Qatar has been named the "World's Best Airport" for range of 10-19 while 26 percent of the population is in
another year by the prestigious Skytrax World the age group of 10-24 years.
Airport Awards. • 7 percent of India's population is aged 65 years and
• The ceremony was held at the Passenger Terminal above, men have a life expectancy of 71 years and
Expo 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. women 74 years.

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• In terms of population, China is second with 142.5 for defence spending. This allocation on defence was
million. slightly lower (0.37%) than the revised estimate of the
previous financial year.
226. Which former female wrestler from India has been
included in the hundred most influential people in • The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
the world by Time magazine in April 2024? (SIPRI) is a research institute that was established in
1966 in Stockholm, Sweden. Its main areas of
A. Geeta Phogat B. Alia Bhatt
research are global or regional conflicts, weapons,
C. Babita Phogat D. Sakshi Malik
arms control and disarmament.
• Answer- D. Sakshi Malik
229. Reliance Jio has overtaken which country to number
• Time's 2024 list of the world's 100 most influential one in terms of data traffic?
people was released. A. USA B. China
• The Indians in the list include World Bank President C. Japan D. Russia
Ajay Banga, Alia Bhatt, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
• Answer- B. China
and wrestler Sakshi Malik.
• India's telecom company Reliance Jio has achieved a
• The list also includes Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of the
significant milestone by becoming the world's largest
late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
mobile operator company by overtaking China in
• This year's Time magazine includes 15 artists, 15 terms of data traffic.
titans, 16 icons, 24 leaders, 15 innovators and 15
• The company has released its quarterly results figure,
pioneers.
in which it said that the total traffic on the Jio
227. Which company has been granted "Navratna" status network reached 40.9 exabytes, showing a year-on-
by the Department of Public Enterprises in April year increase of 35.2 percent.
2024? • Along with this, Jio has a massive customer base of
A. Oil India Limited B. National Fertilizers Limited 481.8 million, making it a strong shareholder in the
C. Power Finance Corporation Limited telecom industry.
D. Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited
• Jio has a large customer base of over 108 million true
• Answer- B. National Fertilizers Limited 5G customers, leading the 5G data service in India.
• The Department of Public Enterprises has granted 230. According to the Global Report on Food Crisis 2023,
"Navratna" status to National Fertilizers Limited. which country has the highest number of people
• For the December quarter, National Fertilizers Ltd's facing severe hunger?
consolidated net profit stood at ₹150.9 crore, a decline A. Sudan B. Nigeria
of 73%. D. Afghanistan D. Democratic Republic of the
• Revenue fell 25.2% to ₹7,581 crore in the December Congo
quarter. • Answer- D. Democratic Republic of the Congo
• 'Navratna' is a group of top-performing Central • According to the Food and Agriculture Organization
Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). Given its (FAO)'s Global Report on Food Crises, in 2023,
performance, it enjoys greater autonomy and around 282 million people in 59 countries and
financial powers from the Centre. territories suffered from chronic hunger, an increase
228. According to SIPRI report, what was India's rank in of 24 million compared to 2022.
the world in military spending in 2023? • Three of India's neighbours, Afghanistan, Bangladesh
A. Fifth B. Fourth and Pakistan, have been ranked in the list of top ten
D. 2nd D. 3rd countries facing chronic hunger.
• Answer- B. Fourth • The Global Report on Food Crises is an annual report
prepared by the Food Safety Information Network
• According to the report of the Stockholm for the Global Network Against Food Crises.
International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
published on 22 April 2024, India was the fourth • The first global report on the food crisis was
largest military spender in the world in 2023 after the published in 2016.
United States, China, and Russia. • According to the Global Report on Food Crisis 2023,
• India's military spending in 2023, according to SIPRI, the Democratic Republic of Congo has the highest
was $83.6 billion. number of people facing severe hunger (25.8 million)
in the country.
• Even in 2022, India was the fourth largest military
spender in the world. 231. Which country has the cheapest passport in terms of
cost of acquisition and number of countries for visa-
• In the interim Union Budget for 2024-25, the
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A. Nepal B. UAE growing internet user base and a flourishing digital
C. Sri Lanka D. India economy.
• Answer- B. UAE • The report predicts a future where India will lead the
online shopping charge with an estimated 500
• The Indian passport is the second cheapest passport
million shoppers by 2030.
in the world after the UAE. Indian passports are also
the cheapest in terms of per year cost of validity.
11. Books and Authors
• People from India can travel visa-free to only 62
countries with an Indian passport. 234. Who released his new book 'The Idea of Democracy'
• The UAE, with the number one spot, is the cheapest in April 2024?
in terms of cost of acquisition and the number of A. Abhay K B. Lakshmi Murdeshwar
countries for visa-free access. C. Madhumita Murgia D. Sam Pitroda
• The study was conducted by an Australian firm • Answer- D. Sam Pitroda
Compare the Market AU. • Sam Pitroda released the book 'The Idea of
• It studied the cost-effectiveness of obtaining Democracy', shedding light on the 2024 global
passports from different countries, the cost- elections, expressing concern over the state of
effectiveness per year of validity, and also their value democracy in the US and India.
in terms of the number of countries to which it • Pitroda's book addresses the paradox of so-called
provides visa-free access. democratic success as well as its liberal decline.
232. Which country has placed India on the watch list in • They discussed political challenges around the
terms of intellectual property (IP) protection in April world, including authoritarian regimes and the role
2024? of social media in disinformation.
A. Japan B. United States • The book aims to encourage dialogue, especially
C. South Korea D. France among the youth, on the meaning of democracy and
• Answer- B. United States their role in its existence and prosperity in the
coming ages.
• The United States has decided to keep India on the
watch list in the matter of intellectual property (IP) • Sam Pitroda is an internationally respected
protection on April 25, 2024. telecommunications inventor, entrepreneur, growth
thinker and policymaker who has spent 50 years in
• In this context, the US side was informed that India
information and communication technology (ICT)
remains one of the world's most challenging major
and related global and national development.
economies with regard to IP protection.
235. British-American author Salman Rushdie released
• The 2024 Special 301 report released by the US Trade
Representative (USTR) also includes Argentina, his memoir_________.
Chile, China, Indonesia, Russia and Venezuela along A. Knife B. Breaking the Curse
with India on the monitoring list. C. The Last Fire Season D. Secret Harvest

• The Dominican Republic has been removed from the • Answer- A. Knife
monitoring list. • British-American author Salman Rushdie released his
• This report is an annual review of the global state of memoir "Knife" on 16 April 2024.
IP security. • In 'Knife', Salman Rushdie has a fictional
233. India's e-commerce market will be the _______ largest conversation with his attacker.
in the world by 2030? • In 2022, he was stabbed by a man on a stage in New
A. 4th B. 2nd York. Rushdie's liver and hand and nerves in the
C. 3rd D. Fifth right eye were damaged in the attack.
• Answer- C. 3rd • After the publication of the controversial The Satanic
Verses in 1988, Rushdie spent many years in hiding.
• Invest India has projected India's e-commerce
industry to grow to a whopping $325 billion by 2030. • Rushdie's second novel, Midnight's Children (1981),
won the Booker Prize in 1981.
• This growth coincides with the digital economy
expected to reach $800 billion in the same time frame.
12. Banking and Economy
• According to Invest India, India, with 881 million
users, has the second largest internet user base in the 236. When has the National Highways Authority of
world. India's (NHAI) 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' norm
• This puts India in a position to become the third come into force?
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C. April 1, 2023 D. March 31, 2024
2. Stakeholders' feedback on the consultation paper
• Answer- B. April 1, 2024 on inputs for formulation of National Broadcasting
• The government-owned National Highways Policy-2024 is being sought by TRAI by 30th April.
Authority of India's (NHAI) 'One Vehicle, One
FASTag' norm has come into effect from April 1, A. 1 only B. 2 only
2024. C. 1 and 2 D. None of these

• The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) • Answer- C. 1 and 2

has introduced the 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' • TRAI released a consultation paper on inputs for
criterion, which aims to prevent the use of the same formulation of National Broadcasting Policy-2024.
FASTag for multiple vehicles or linking multiple
• With the goal of establishing India as a global hub for
FASTags with a particular vehicle.
content, this paper addresses critical concerns that
• According to an NHAI official, "Multiple FASTags often exist in the broadcast industry.
will not work, people who have multiple FASTags
• It also covers topics such as promoting public service
for one vehicle will not be able to use all of them
broadcasting, problems in various media and
from (April 1). ”
entertainment sectors, preventing piracy and
• FASTag is an electronic toll collection system guaranteeing content security.
operated by NHAI in India. It uses Radio Frequency
• TRAI is seeking stakeholders' feedback on the
Identification (RFID) technology to make toll
consultation paper on inputs for formulation of
payments directly from a linked prepaid or savings
National Broadcasting Policy-2024 by April 30.
account.
• TRAI has also sought views on what steps should be
• The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
taken to provide access to "TV dark homes" to
was formed in 1988 under the administrative control
reasonably priced TV services.
of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways by
an Act of Parliament. 239. The government has cancelled the registration of five
237. SEBI __________ launched a new and more user- NGOs for violating the provisions of the Foreign
friendly version of the grievance redressal system. Contribution Regulation Act. Which of the following
statements is/are correct regarding FCRA?
A. Rez 2.0 B. Voice 2.0
C. Talk 2.0 D. Scores 2.0 1. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation)
• Answer- D. Scores 2.0 Amendment Bill, 2020 has made it mandatory for
• A new and more user-friendly version of the NGOs to provide Aadhaar numbers.
grievance redressal system, "SCORES 2.0" was
launched by SEBI. 2. In 2022, the government gave some leeway to
• The new version of SCORES will make the process NGOs, such as allowing relatives to remit more
more efficient through auto-routing, auto-escalation, money under the FCRA.
monitoring and timelines. A. 1 only B. 2 only
• In SCORES 2.0, the time limit for redressal of C. 1 and 2 D. None of these
complaints has been reduced to 21 days. In addition,
• Answer- C. 1 and 2
there will be two levels of review.
• The first level review will be done by the 'designated • The Home Ministry cancelled the FCRA registration
body' and if the investor is dissatisfied, SEBI will of five NGOs for violating laws.
conduct the second review. • The government has cancelled the registration of five
• SEBI has informed that the old SCORES app has been NGOs for violating the provisions of the Foreign
discontinued and a new app will be launched soon. Contribution Regulation Act.
• After cancellation of registration, these NGOs will
238. TRAI recently released a consultation paper on
not be eligible to accept foreign contribution or use
inputs for formulation of National Broadcasting
the existing available funds.
Policy-2024. Consider the following statements about
• As of July 17, 2023, there were 16301 NGOs with
it.
valid FCRA licenses.
1. With the goal of establishing India as a global • The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment
hub for content, this paper addresses critical concerns Bill, 2020 has made it mandatory for NGOs to
that often exist in the broadcast industry. provide Aadhaar numbers.
• In 2022, the government made some leeway to
NGOs, such as allowing relatives to send more
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240. HDFC Bank has set up its branch on which island of • Answer- B. Axis Bank
Lakshadweep?
• Axis Bank surpassed Kotak Mahindra Bank to
A. Minicoy Island B. Kadmat Island become India's fourth-largest lender by market cap.
C. Kavaratti Island D. Agatti Island
• Kotak's market value declined to Rs 3.3 lakh crore,
• Answer- C. Kavaratti Island while that of Axis Bank rose to Rs 3.4 lakh crore.
• India's private sector bank HDFC has opened a • Shares of Axis Bank rallied 4% on the back of better-
branch in Kavaratti Island in Lakshadweep on 11 than-expected Q4 results.
April 2024. • HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and State Bank of India (SBI)
• With this, HDFC Bank became the first private sector are the top three most valued banks in India by
bank in India to have a branch in the Union Territory market cap.
of Lakshadweep.
243. According to the Patent Trends Report released by
• This new branch of HDFC Bank was inaugurated by NASSCOM, _____________patents were filed in
Captain Lukesh Thakur, Commanding Officer of the India in FY23.
Indian Navy and KP Muthukoya, a distinguished
A. 87,000 B. 83,000
resident of the island.
C. 81,000 D. 85,000
• This branch aims to offer a wide range of services
focusing on personal banking and digital banking. • Answer- B. 83,000
• HDFC Bank Limited Company was established in • In FY23, 83,000 patents were filed in India, a growth
1994. of 24.6%.
• Headquarters of HDFC Bank: Mumbai. • According to the Patent Trends Report released by
NASSCOM, 83,000 patents were filed in India in FY
• MD & CEO of HDFC Bank Limited: Shashidhar
2023, the highest in the last two decades.
Jagdishan.
• Between FY 2019- FY 2023, the number of patents
241. What percentage of Foreign Direct Investment has filed has seen a significant increase of more than 2
been allowed by the government for manufacturing times.
components required for the space sector?
• More than 100,000 patents were granted between 15
A. 80 percent B. 100 percent March 2023 and 14 March 2024.
C. 60 percent D. 75 percent
• The proportion of patents filed by Indians has
• Answer- B. 100 percent increased from 33.6% of total filings in financial year
• The Union Finance Ministry has notified new liberal 2019 to more than 50% in financial year 2023.
Foreign Direct Investment rules in the space sector.
• The Union Cabinet had approved the liberalized FDI
13. Central, State Government Schemes &
policy in February 2024 to encourage private and Committees
foreign investors in the space sector, which has now 244. Which of the following statement is correct?
been notified.
• The government has notified this new FDI policy in 1. The centre will record the religion of parents
the space sector on the eve of American billionaire separately during child's birth registration.
businessman Elon Musk's visit to India.
• FDI notified in the space sector allows FDI in the
2. As per the Registration of Births and Deaths
following sectors: (Amendment) Act, 2023, passed by Parliament on
• 74 percent under automated routes in satellite
August 11, 2023, the birth and death database will
manufacturing and data products
be maintained at the national level.
• 49% for satellite launch vehicles and spacecraft
A. 1 only B. 2 only
• 100 percent for manufacturing components required C. 1 and 2 D. None of these
for the space sector
• Answer- C. 1 and 2
• Since its inception on August 15, 1969, the Indian
space mission has been led by the government- • According to the model rules framed by the Union
owned Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Home Ministry, now parents will have to record the
religion of both the father and mother separately
242. Which has become the fourth largest lender by
while registering the birth of the child.
market cap in India?
• These rules should be adopted and notified by the
A. Kotak Mahindra Bank B. Axis Bank
C. ICICI Bank D. HDFC Bank
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• Earlier, only the religion of the family was recorded • It was conducted by the Naval School of
in the birth register. Oceanography and Meteorology (SNOM) and Indian
• The column requiring tick mark selection for the Naval Meteorological Analysis Centre (INMAC).
child's "religion" in the proposed "Form No. 1-Birth • It was based on the theme "At the Frontline of
Report" will now also be described as "Father's Climate Action".
religion" and "Mother's religion". • The theme of this year's World Meteorological Day is
• Similar changes have been made for the parents of "At the Frontline of Climate Action".
the adopted child as well. • World Meteorological Day is celebrated every year
• According to the Registration of Births and Deaths on 23 March.
(Amendment) Act, 2023, passed by Parliament on
247. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has recently handed
August 11, 2023, the birth and death database will be
over two Dornier 228 aircraft to which country?
maintained at the national level.
A. Guyana B. Kenya
C. Sudan D. Egypt
14. Defence
• Answer- A. Guyana
245. In April 2024, the Indian Air Force is going to
organize a mega exercise under which name? • India has handed over two Dornier-228 aircraft to
Guyana as part of the Line of Credit (LoC).
A. 'Vayu Shakti-2024' B. 'Gagan Shakti-2024'
C. 'Yodha-2024' D. 'Tarang Shakti' • An Indian Air Force (IAF) team visited the South
American country to hand over the HAL-228 aircraft.
• Answer- B. 'Gagan Shakti-2024'
• This has opened a new chapter in partnership
• The Indian Air Force (AIF) is going to organize the between the two countries.
country's largest air military exercise 'Gagan Shakti-
2024'. • India and Guyana are geographically distant. But
many aspects are similar in both countries. These
• The 10-day 'Gagan Shakti-2024' exercise will have the include their colonial past, especially agricultural and
participation of all the Air Force stations of the rural-based economies and multicultural societies.
country.
248. Recently in the news 'Operation Sankalp' is related
• The exercise will take place at the field firing range of
to which of the following?
Pokhran:
A. Cyber Security B. Maritime Security
• From 1 April 2024, this maneuver will be organized C. Tribal Development D. Child Education
at the Field Firing Range in Pokhran.
• Answer- B. Maritime Security
• About 10,000 Air Force personnel will participate in
this 10-day exercise. • The Indian Navy on 29 March 2024 under Operation
• The exercise is held every five years, according to the Sankalp in the Indian Ocean rescued an Iranian
defence establishment. During this exercise, fighter fishing vessel Al Kambar and the crew of its 23
aircraft and helicopters flying from different parts of Pakistani nationals, which were kidnapped by armed
the country will "strike at proxy targets" at Pokhran pirates.
field firing ranges in Rajasthan. • Indian Navy warship INS Sumedha had surrounded
• 'Gagan Shakti' was last held in 2018. the hijacked Iranian fishing vessel Al Kambar on 28
March 2024. Later, the missile frigate INS Trishul also
246. Consider the following statements about Meghyaan- joined the operation.
24.
• The Indian Navy has launched Operation Sankalp to
1. Meghyaan-24 was conducted on 28 Mar 24 at ensure the Indian Ocean becomes more secure for
navigation and trade.
Southern Naval Command.
• According to the Indian Navy, till 23 March 2024, it
2. It was based on the theme "At the Frontline of has saved the lives of 110 people, which included 45
Climate Action". Indians and 65 foreign nationals.
A. 1 only B. 2 only 249. DRDO successfully test-fired which ballistic missile
C. 1 and 2 D. None of these recently?
• Answer- C. 1 and 2 A. Trishul B. Agni-Prime
C. Prahar D. Nag
• Meghyaan-24 was operationalised at Southern Naval
Command on 28 Mar 24. • Answer- B. Agni-Prime
• It was a metok (meteorology and oceanography) • India successfully test-fired its new-generation
seminar. ballistic missile Agni-Prime from APJ Abdul Kalam
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• The test was conducted by the Strategic Forces • On April 7, the exercise will take place in the South
Command in association with DRDO. China Sea, which is almost completely claimed by
• Agni 1 was tested in the year 1989. The Agni missile China. The Philippines, Japan and Taiwan also claim
which was inducted in the army in 2004 had a range the water as their own.
of 700-900 km. • The exercise has not been officially announced.
• Feature of Agni Prime Missile • Last week, Australian warship HMAS Warramunga
• Can attack multiple targets simultaneously. arrived in the Philippine island province of Palawan
to strengthen military ties with partner countries.
• The MIRV warhead can be installed on this nuclear
ballistic missile. 252. In April 2024, the US, Japan, Australia and the
Philippines launched their first joint naval exercise
• Its firepower is up to 2000 kilometers.
in which region?
• Solid fuel is used in the missile.
A. Bay of Bengal B. Andaman and Nicobar
• Agni is a prime two-stage missile. It is lighter than C. Gulf of Kutch D. South China Sea
the previous Agni version.
• Answer- D. South China Sea
250. Which 'Air Defence Security System' has been
• The US, Japan, Australia and the Philippines
inducted into the Indian Army in April 2024?
launched their first joint naval exercises to
A. Earth and Sky B. Akashteer Command and demonstrate power in the South China Sea on 7 April
Control System 2024.
C. Iron Dome and Control System D. S-400 Triumph and
David Sling • Anti-submarine warfare training drills will also be
part of the joint drills amid threats posed by China's
• Answer- B. Akashteer Command and Control aggressive actions in the South China Sea.
System
• The South China Sea is considered one of the busiest
• On April 4, 2024, the Army took steps towards waterways in the world.
further strengthening air defence security,
• It acts as a gateway for trade and transport.
incorporating the 'Akashtir Command and Control
System' into the Air Defence Corps of the Indian 253. The new batch of IGLA-S Man Portable Air Defence
Army. System (MANPADS) has been sent to India by which
• The army has prepared this air defense security country?
system to meet new challenges. A. Israel B. China
C. Russia D. USA
• With the inclusion of this state-of-the-art hi-tech
system in the Indian Army, the air defense system • Answer- C. Russia
will be stronger and modern.
• The Indian Army received a fresh consignment of the
• The first batch of Akashteer was flagged off from Igla-S air defence system.
Bharat Electronics Limited's (BHEL) Ghaziabad
• The new batch of 100 Russian-made Igla-S Man
facility to Air Defence Control Centres.
Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) with 24
• In order to keep pace with the new phase of missiles has been sent from Russia.
modernization, the Army has declared the year 2024
• The Igla-S system is being acquired to enhance the
as the 'Year of Technology Inclusion'. The Indian
Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD)
Army is working towards induction of specialised
capabilities of the Indian Army.
technologies and systems.
• Igla-S is a hand-held defense system, which can be
• The Akashtir project will play an important role in
operated by one person.
enhancing the operational efficiency and integration
of the Army's Air Defence system. • India had signed a contract with Russia in November
last year for 120 launchers and 400 missiles.
251. Which country will hold joint naval exercises with
the US, Australia and Japan from April 7? • The Indian Army will replace the old Igla systems
with advanced laser-beam riding and infrared
A. India B. Philippines
VSSHORADS.
C. Malaysia D. South Korea
254. Indian Navy Half Marathon will be held in which
• Answer- B. Philippines
city?
• The Philippines will hold joint naval exercises with A. Mumbai B. Kolkata
the US, Australia and Japan. C. New Delhi D. Jaipur
• The Philippines, the US, Japan and Australia will • Answer- C. New Delhi
strengthen military ties to counter China's growing
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• Indian Navy has announced to organize Half • Answer- D. Admiral R. Hari Kumar
Marathon Race in Delhi on 06 Oct 24.
• Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar has also
• The main objective of the event is to strengthen the inaugurated a 350-metre-long major wharf for
Navy's relationship with the civil society and to Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) and a residential
spread awareness about the important role of the complex at Naval Base Karwar on April 9.
Navy in defence.
• INS Kadamba or Karwar Adda is a port exclusively
• The Navy also conducts such events every year at controlled by the Navy.
Mumbai, Visakhapatnam and Kochi.
• Pier (Pier) 3, offshore patrol vessel pier (Pier), is 350
255. The fifth edition of 'Dustlik' joint military exercise meters long. This ferry is capable of holding OPVs,
will be held between India and _____________. large survey vessels and mine counter measure
A. Uzbekistan B. Mongolia vessels. The ferries will also provide various shore-
C. Iran D. Thailand based services like electricity, potable water, cold
water for air conditioning, 30-ton mobile cranes and
• Answer- A. Uzbekistan other domestic services to ships etc.
• The fifth edition of 'Dustlik' joint military exercise • The residential complex has two towers of 80 flats
will begin in Termez district of Uzbekistan each for married officers (from Lieutenant
• The 'Dustlik' joint military exercise between India Commander to Captain) and 149 flats for unmarried
and Uzbekistan is scheduled to begin from April 15 officers with related facilities and external services. In
in Termez district of Uzbekistan. addition, six towers of Type-II housing for defence
• It will be held from 15 to 28 April 2024 in Termez citizens comprising 360 flats were also inaugurated.
District, Uzbekistan. 258. The indigenously developed man-portable anti-tank
• Contingents of the Indian Armed Forces and the guided missile weapon system was designed and
Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan will developed by?
participate in this exercise for cooperation and future A. BARC B. DRDO
military interactions. C. ISRO D. HAL
• The 4th edition of the 'Dustlik' joint military exercise • Answer- B. DRDO
was conducted on 20 February 2023 at the Foreign
Training Node, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. • DRDO and the Indian Army successfully conducted
field trials of indigenously developed man portable
• The first edition of the Dustlik joint military exercise anti-tank guided missile (MPATGM) weapon system.
was held in Uzbekistan in November 2019.
• This has paved the way for its inclusion in the
256. The Ministry of Defence issued a tender to Army's armoury.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to purchase Made-in-
• The MPATGM weapon system has been designed
India 97 _____________. and developed by Defence Research and
A. MiG-27 B. Sukhoi Su-30 MKI Development Organisation (DRDO).
C. LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft D. Dassault Mirage 2000
• The warhead flight test was successfully conducted
• Answer- C. LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft at Pokhran Field Firing Range on 13 April 2024.
• April 11 is celebrated as World Parkinson's Day. • DRDO was established in 1958 after combining the
• The day aims to raise awareness about Parkinson's Technical Development Establishment of the Indian
disease internationally. Army with the Defence Science Organisation and the
Directorate of Technical Development and
• The day is dedicated to the life of Dr. James Production.
Parkinson, who is credited with discovering the first
case of neurodegenerative disorder in 1817. • The Chairman of DRDO is Sameer V. Kamath and
the headquarters is in Delhi.
• Parkinson's disease is a brain condition that causes
mental health, sleep, pain, and other health 259. Who conducted the 'Eastern Wave Exercise' in April
problems. 2024?
• According to WHO, Parkinson's disease (PD) is a A. Indian Army B. Indian Navy
brain condition that causes mobility, mental health, C. Indian Air Force D. none of these
sleep, pain, and other health problems. • Answer- B. Indian Navy
257. Who inaugurated the new 350-metre-long pier at • The Indian Navy conducted 'Eastern Wave Exercise'
Naval Base Karwar? on the Eastern Sea-Coast on 20 April 2024 under the
A. Admiral Arulmani B. Admiral Gagandeep Kang operational control of Flag Officer Commanding-in-
C. Admiral Arvind Kumar D. Admiral R. Hari Chief, Eastern Naval Command.
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• The expol was conducted mainly in two phases. This (TBRL), Chandigarh. Six bullets fired from a sniper
includes the following: rifle on this jacket were ineffective.
• During the tactical phase of the XPOL, combat • The front of this jacket is ergonomically designed. It
training was carried out in real scenario. is made of monolithic ceramic plate with polymer
• During the weapons phase of the XPOL, various backing.
firing operations were successfully conducted to 262. A new version of the medium-range______________
confirm the Indian Navy's capability to deliver the has been successfully launched by India.
warhead to the target. A. Ballistic missile B. Anti-tank missile
260. Who conducted the successful test flight of C. Astra missile D. Agni missile
Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) in • Answer- A. Ballistic missile
April 2024?
• A new version of a medium-range ballistic missile
A. IIT Madras B. ISRO capable of striking targets at a distance of more than
C. DRDO D. HAL
250 km has been launched by India.
• Answer- C. DRDO • The missile's performance was monitored by
• The Defence Research and Development multiple range sensors like radars, electro-optical
Organisation (DRDO) recently successfully flight tracking systems (EOTS) and telemetry deployed by
tested the indigenous Technology Cruise Missile ITR.
(ITCM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at • This new version of the medium-range ballistic
Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. missile was tested on April 23, 2024, under the
• The test comprises radars, an electro-optical tracking auspices of the Strategic Forces Command.
system (EoTS), and telemetry deployed by ITR at • This launch has approved the operational capability
various locations to ensure complete coverage of the of the command and validated new technologies.
missile's flight path.
• This new version of the medium-range ballistic
• The missile successfully followed its intended path missile does not belong to the Agni family of weapon
using waypoint navigation and demonstrated the systems.
ability to fly very close to the sea surface.
• This successful flight test has also established the 15. Agreements and MoU
reliable performance of the indigenous propulsion
263. RBI has collaborated with which company for Digital
system developed by Gas Turbine Research
Establishment (GTRE), Bengaluru. India Trust Agency (DIGITA)?
A. Google B. Microsoft
• The Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM)
C. IBM D. ISRO
can be launched from various platforms.
• Answer- A. Google
261. Who has designed a light weight bullet proof jacket
in the level six category in April 2024? • As part of its efforts to rein in growing cyber frauds,
A. Bhutan B. DRDO
RBI is considering setting up a Digital India Trust
C. Sri Lanka D. ISRO Agency (DIGITA).
• The work of this agency will be to stop the apps
• Answer- B. DRDO
providing loans in minutes.
• Experts from DMSRDE, Kanpur, a unit of Defence
• Apps will not have DIGITA's verified signature, they
Research and Development Organisation (DRDO),
will not be allowed for people to use.
have designed a lightweight lightweight bullet proof
jacket in the Level 6 category. • DIGITA will be entrusted with the responsibility of
checking digital lending apps. This will bring more
• Army personnel will no longer be at risk of losing
transparency in the verification process and prevent
their lives due to enemy fire from a distance of 10
fake apps giving digital loans.
meters from AK-47 and sniper rifles during any
operation. • Recently the Reserve Bank of India has shared a list
of 442 unique digital lending apps with the IT
• The Defence Materials, Stores Research and
Ministry to put Google in the white list.
Development Establishment (DMSRDE), a arm of the
Defence Research and Development Organisation • This partnership has resulted in the removal of more
(DRDO), has developed a bullet proof jacket than 2,200 dubious lending apps by Google during
weighing 9.5 kg that will protect the soldiers even at the last year.
the highest level of threat. 264. Which of the following statement is correct?
• This bullet proof jacket has recently been successfully
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1. On April 5, India abstained from voting in the 266. India has signed a protocol for amending the Double
Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with
UN Human Rights Council on the call for a ceasefire
_____________.
in Gaza and an arms embargo against Israel.
A. Indonesia B. Thailand
2. The resolution was adopted by the 47-member C. Nepal D. Mauritius

Human Rights Council. • Answer- D. Mauritius

A. 1 only B. 2 only • India has signed a protocol with Mauritius to amend
C. 1 and 2 D. None of these the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA).
• Answer- C. 1 and 2 • The revised agreement has introduced the Principal
Purpose Test (PPT). It aims to reduce tax evasion by
• India abstained from voting in the UN Human Rights
ensuring that treaty benefits are given only for
Council on the call for a ceasefire in Gaza and an
arms embargo against Israel. genuine-purpose transactions.

• On April 5, India abrogated a resolution at the • The amendment will apply to all income such as
Human Rights Council demanding an immediate capital gains, dividends and fees for technical
ceasefire in Gaza from Israel and calling on states to services.
enforce an arms embargo. • The major objective test (PPT) will decide whether a
• The resolution was adopted by the 47-member foreign investor is eligible to claim treaty benefits or
Human Rights Council. not.
• Article 27B has been introduced in the treaty defining
• While India's absence, believed to be in line with
previous votes on any HRC proposal that demands 'eligibility for benefits'.
"accountability". 267. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
• India, France and Japan were among the 13 countries Development (NABARD) has partnered with
that abstained. _________ to introduce a system that will enable
• However, a significant majority, 28 members of the faster processing of agricultural loans.
HRC, including Bangladesh, China, Maldives, the A. Development Centre of Telematics
United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Brazil and South B. State Bank of India
Africa, voted in favour of the resolution. C. Department of Science and Technology
D. RBI Innovation Hub
• Earlier, India had voted in favour of three other
resolutions which were also adopted by an • Answer- D. RBI Innovation Hub
overwhelming majority. • Axis Bank has recently reappointed Amitabh
265. KAB has signed an agreement with whom for Chaudhry as MD and CEO of the bank.
technical cooperation for minerals? • The Axis Bank board has appointed Chaudhry for a
A. Tata Group B. CSIR-IMMT period of three years with effect from January 1, 2025.
C. Tech Mahindra D. Reliance Industries This will be his second extension in three years.
• Answer- B. CSIR-IMMT • Chaudhry had joined the bank as MD and CEO in
2019. Prior to this, he was the MD and CEO of HDFC
• Minerals Videsh India Limited (KABIL) has signed Life.
an MoU with Council of Scientific and Industrial
Research- Institute of Minerals and Materials 268. India will sign a trade deal with _____________ to
Technology (CSIR-IMMT) for technical and strengthen its ties with West Asia.
knowledge cooperation for critical minerals. A. Kazakhstan B. Oman
• The MoU emphasizes on leveraging the technical C. Uzbekistan D. United Arab Emirates
expertise of CSIR-IMMT for various projects, • Answer- B. Oman
including designing metallurgical testing action
• India will sign a trade deal with Oman to strengthen
plans, reviewing process flowsheets and selecting
process technologies for mineral processing and its ties with West Asia.
metal extraction. • India and Oman will sign a trade agreement in the
coming months. This will strengthen India's relations
• The collaboration, led by Kaabil, aims to advance
with West Asian countries.
scientific research and technology development in
the mineral and metallurgical sectors, thereby • Annual trade between India and Oman is less than
enhancing India's mineral security and meeting $13 billion.
domestic requirements in line with the Make in India • Oman is the gateway to the narrow Strait of Hormuz
initiative. between Oman and Iran, a major transit point for
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• India has been seeking bilateral ties with GCC • India claimed it because of the Raja's possession of
member countries like Oman and the United Arab Ramnad as part of his wealth.
Emirates. • Katchatheevu has been a disputed area between
India and Sri Lanka since the British era.
16. Miscellaneous Current Affairs
• The island was ceded to Sri Lanka by the
269. India's coal and lignite production crossed Government of India through an agreement in 1974.
________for the first time in FY24. 271. At present, verification of only ______ randomly
A. 3 billion tons B. 1 billion tons selected EVMs is done through VVPAT paper slips.
C. 5 billion tons D. 2 billion tons
A. Eight B. Four
• Answer- B. 1 billion tons C. Ten D. Five
• India's coal and lignite production crossed 1 billion • Answer- D. Five
tonnes for the first time in FY24, which is a landmark • A notice has been issued to the Election Commission
achievement. (EC) on a writ petition by the Supreme Court.
• India's total coal and lignite production in FY23 was • The petition sought a direction to compulsorily cross-
937 million tonnes. verify the counting in Electronic Voting Machines
• The combined production of coal and lignite during (EVMs) with the votes cast by counting all VVPAT
FY24 was 1,039.57 MT, while dispatch was 1,016.71 slips.
MT. • Contrary to the present procedure, the petitioner's
• Remittances have grown at a CAGR of 5.46% from counsel argued in favour of complete counting of
572.06 MT during FY 2014. VVPAT slips during the election.
• Coal India likely to produce 773.7 MT in FY24 • Under the present process, verification of only five
• Coal India Ltd expects the company to produce 773.7 randomly selected EVMs is done through VVPAT
million tonnes (MT) in FY 2023-24, 10 per cent higher paper slips.
than the previous year. • The petition suggested simultaneous voter verifiable
• The company had recorded its highest-ever paper audit trail (VVPAT) verification.
production of 703.2 MT in FY 2022-23. • The government had spent around ₹5,000 crore to
270. Which of the following statements is correct procure about 24 lakh VVPATs.
regarding Katchatheevu Island? • Only about 20,000 VVPAT slips could be verified.
272. According to a contract, Indian workers were sent to
1. India ceded it to Sri Lanka in 1979.
which country in April 2024?
2. It is spread over 285 acres in the Palk Strait A. Sri Lanka B. Nepal
C. Russia D. Israel
between India and Sri Lanka
A. 1 only B. 2 only • Answer- D. Israel
C. 1 and 2 D. None of these • The first batch of Indian construction workers who
• Answer- B. 2 only left for jobs during the conflict in Israel left on 2 April
2024.
• The issue of Katchatheevu island emerged when PM
Modi blamed the Congress party for giving it to Sri • It was flagged off by Israeli Ambassador Naor Gilon
Lanka in 1974. and government officials.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the • The Israeli government made an urgent request for
Congress party for giving Katchatheevu Island to Sri construction workers in November 2023.
Lanka in 1974. • Before the Israel-Hamas conflict, such workers in
• Katchatheevu Island is an uninhabited island spread Israel were supplied from Palestine. But after the
over 285 acres in the Palk Strait between India and Sri terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas on 7 October
Lanka. It has a length of 1.6 km and a width of more 2023, Palestinian workers began to be viewed with
than 300 meters. suspicion.
• St. Anthony's Church is the only structure on • The country faced a massive labour shortage after
Katchatheevu Island. It was built in the 20th century. thousands of Palestinians were banned from working
in Israel. The construction industry in Israel is
• When did the Katchatheevu controversy start? suffering a lot.
• Sri Lanka claimed its sovereignty over Katchatheevu • In this context, on the request of the Israeli
due to Portuguese occupation of the island from 1505 government, it has been decided to send construction
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273. Zanganan, which has been in news recently, is the • During the event, food business owners were
Chinese name of which state of India? sensitized on issues such as the value of organic
A. Mizoram B. Arunachal Pradesh farming and the need for testing raw materials.
C. Nagaland D. Tripura 276. Which IIT has developed a nanosensor for early
• Answer- B. Arunachal Pradesh detection of critical diseases by targeting cytokines?
• The Indian government rejected China's "foolish A. IIT Delhi B. IIT Jodhpur
C. IIT Guwahati D. IIT Kanpur
attempts" to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh.
• The Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs issued the • Answer- B. IIT Jodhpur
fourth list of standardized geographical names of • IIT Jodhpur has developed a nanosensor for early
Zanganan (Chinese name of Arunachal Pradesh). detection of critical diseases by targeting cytokines.
• China has released the names of 30 more places in • The nanosensor uses semiconductor technology and
Arunachal Pradesh. Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) to detect
• In April 2023, when China released the third list of diseases in 30 minutes.
names of 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh, India had • The developed sensor is done in combination with AI
reacted sharply. for analysis by performing a rapid and accurate data
• The central government said that Arunachal Pradesh processing. This sensor can be tracked by detecting a
is an integral part of India. person's autoimmune diseases and bacterial
infections to guide them to treatment in the future.
274. The city of Miraj was awarded the GI tag for its art of
making musical instruments, it is in which state? • The technology is based on semiconductor
technology and works on the principle of Surface
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh
Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) which enables
C. Maharashtra D. Gujarat
the technology to detect trace-level molecules with its
• Answer- C. Maharashtra high efficiency.
• Sitar and Tanpura, which are being manufactured in 277. Name the British man, who has become the first
Miraj, a small town in Maharashtra, have got the person to race to Africa?
Geographical Indication (GI) tag. A. Laurence Finlay B. Jonathan Rory
• The region is famous for making musical C. Aidan James D. Russ Cook
instruments.
• Answer- D. Russ Cook
• It falls in Sangli district. The manufacturers have
• British man Russ Cook became the first person to run
claimed that these instruments are made in Miraj.
the length of Africa.
• They are in great demand among artists of classical
• On April 7, extreme marathon runner Rus Cook
music as well as those associated with the film
completed his race across Africa after traveling to 16
industry.
countries with a 352-day odyssey.
• The tradition of making sitar and tanpura in Miraj is
• In April 2023, Mr. Cook began his adventurous
more than 300 years old. Artisans have been making
journey from the South African village of L'Agulhas,
these string-based instruments for more than seven
the southernmost point in Africa, and proceeded to
generations.
the west coast of the continent, covering a total
275. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India distance of more than 16,000 kilometers.
(FSSAI) has launched an awareness campaign on • Before arriving at Ross Angela, Mr. Cook passed
food safety aspects in the major markets of the through Namibia, Angola, Democratic Republic of
__________. the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Cameroon,
A. Kolkata B. Delhi Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Guinea,
C. Noida D. Chennai Senegal, Mauritania, and Algeria.
• Answer- B. Delhi • Known as the "Hardest Geyser", he has also raised
more than half a million pounds for charity during
• The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
this time.
(FSSAI) has launched an awareness campaign on
food safety aspects in the major markets of Delhi. 278. According to a new study, ___________ landmass of
• This campaign has been launched in collaboration India is facing the threat of "modest" soil erosion.
with the Food Safety Department, Delhi. A. 15% B. 25%
C. 30% D. 20%
• It has been launched on April 8, 2024, from Delhi's
Khan Market and INA Market. • Answer- C. 30%
• It will mainly focus on detecting and reducing • India lost more than 1,500 sq km of land due to soil
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India's landmass is facing the threat of "modest" soil • Israel launched an airstrike on the Iranian consulate
erosion. in Syria.
• According to the study, 3 percent of the landmass is • Top Iranian military commanders were killed in this
experiencing "devastating" topsoil loss. attack by Israel. Since then, the tension between the
• The study titled 'Geospatial Modelling and Mapping two countries has been increasing continuously.
of Soil Erosion in India' has been released for the first • In response to this attack by Israel, Iran also attacked
time. Ravi Raj is the lead author of the research Israel with 330 missiles and drones on 14 April 2024.
student. • Israel is preparing for possible military action on Iran
• The topsoil which is the topmost layer of soil is in the coming days.
important for agriculture. It contains nutrients and
281. Vedanta firm Hindustan Zinc has become ________
moisture required for plant growth.
largest silver producer globally.
• Erosion of the top soil significantly reduces fertility
A. 3rd B. 1st
and can lead to a decrease in crop yields. C. 4th D. 2nd
• In Assam, about 300 square kilometres or 31 per cent
• Answer- A. 3rd
of the surface soil was destroyed due to
"catastrophic" erosion. • Vedanta company Hindustan Zinc has become the
third largest silver producer globally.
279. It has become the first government hospital to
procure and operate implants? • Its Sindesar Khurd mine in Rajasthan has now
become the world's second-largest silver-producing
A. Command Hospital, Udhampur B. Command Hospital,
Lucknow mine, up from fourth last year, according to a survey.
C. Command Hospital, Kolkata D. Command Hospital, • Silver plays a key role in the global energy transition
Pune and Hindustan Zinc's production growth of 5% year-
on-year is attributed to increased ore production and
• Answer- D. Command Hospital, Pune
improved grades.
• Command Hospital, Pune has successfully
• This has strengthened its position as a major player
performed Piezoelectric Bone Conduction Hearing
in the global silver market.
Implant.
• It is the world's second largest integrated zinc
• The Command Hospital, Pune has become the first
producer and now the third largest silver producer.
government hospital across the country to buy and
operate such implants. 282. Which tribe of Andaman, which was in the news
• Two piezoelectric bone conduction hearing implants recently, voted for the first time?
have been installed by the Ear, Nose and Throat A. Kolgha B. Kathodi
(ENT) Department at the Command Hospital C. Shompen D. Siddis
(Southern Command). • Answer- C. Shompen
• The transplant has been performed in a 7-year-old • For the first time in Andaman and Nicobar Islands,
boy suffering from congenital external and middle seven members of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal
ear anomalies and an adult suffering from unilateral Group (PVTG) Shompen tribe cast their votes for the
deafness. lone Lok Sabha seat in the union territory.
• Hearing impaired patients may be fitted with an • In Chhattisgarh, people cast their votes for the first
implanted medical electronic device called an active time in 56 villages of Bastar district. Polling stations
piezoelectric bone conduction auditory implant for them were set up in their villages.
system.
• Members of the Shompen tribe not only exercised
280. The Indian government has advised its citizens not to their right to vote at a polling station called
travel to which two countries due to rising tension 'Shompen Hut' but also took selfies on a cutout made
between West Asian countries? by the election commission that read, "Must vote." ‘
A. Qatar and Israel B. Iran and Israel • The Shompen are one of the Particularly Vulnerable
C. Palestine and Syria D. Iran and Iraq Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
• Answer- B. Iran and Israel • Stay in the dense tropical rainforests of Great Nicobar
• The Government of India has issued a guideline on Island.
12 April 2024 regarding the travel of Iran and Israel, • Belong to the group.
two countries of West Asia. • According to the census (2011), the estimated
• It has advised its citizens not to travel to these West population of Shompen is 229.
Asian countries due to increasing tension between
283. Which place in Uttar Pradesh has given GI tag to
them.
'Tiranga Barfi'?

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A. Kanpur B. Prayagraj
C. Lucknow D. Varanasi
• Answer- D. Varanasi
• On April 16, 2024, Varanasi's Tiranga Barfi associated
with India's independence has been given GI product
status.
• Also, another product of Varanasi, Dhalua Murti
Metal Craft (Metal Casting Craft) has also been
included in the GI category.
• On April 16, 2024, the Geographical Indication (GI)
registry office in Chennai has released the list of new
products.
• After this tag, a total of 34 products of Banaras region
and now a total of 75 products in Uttar Pradesh have
got GI tag.
• Kashi is also called the GI city with the most
diversity.
284. Researchers from which institute have discovered the
fossil of a huge prehistoric snake in Gujarat in April
2024?
A. IIT Madras B. IIT Kanpur
C. IIT Delhi D. IIT Roorkee
• Answer- D. IIT Roorkee
• Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology
(IIT) Roorkee have discovered the fossil of one of the
largest snakes from a lignite mine in Gujarat.
• It once existed in the past. According to the
researchers, it probably existed during the Middle
Eocene period 4.7 million years ago.
• An ancient species of snake named Vasuki indicus
that lived about 4.7 crore years ago has been
discovered in Gujarat. The research, published in
Scientific Reports, describes a new specimen
recovered from the Panandhro lignite mine in Kutch,
Gujarat.
285. Which port has got the approval to run as India's first
transhipment hub?
A. Kandla B. Mangalore
C. Vizhinjam D. Cochin
• Answer- C. Vizhinjam
• Vizhinjam Port got approval to run as India's first
transhipment hub.
• Adani's Vizhinjam Port in Kerala has received
approval from the Centre to operate as India's first
transhipment port. This will help India become a
manufacturing hub.
• The transshipment port is an important hub where
cargo is transferred from one large vessel to several
smaller vessels.
• 75% of India's transshipment cargo is currently
processed at overseas ports such as Colombo,
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1. International Current Affairs ................................ 1 1. Where is the world's largest airport Al Maktoum
International Airport situated?
2. National Current Affairs ...................................... 10
A. Dubai B. Paris
3. Sports ...................................................................... 18
C. Tokyo D. Vienna
4. Science & Technology .......................................... 26
• Answer- A. Dubai
5. Obituaries ............................................................... 29
• Dubai, upon its recent completion, has embarked on an
6. Appointments and resignations ......................... 30 unprecedented airport project to build the world's largest
capacity airport.
7. Important Days ..................................................... 35 • This was announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
8. Summits and Conferences ................................... 39 Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai. The government has
approved the design of new passenger terminals at the
9. Awards and Recognitions ................................... 42 upcoming Al Maktoum International Airport.
10. Ranks and Reports ................................................ 46 • With an estimated cost of AED, 128 billion (about $34.85
billion or about Rs 2.9 lakh crore) Al Maktoum
11. Books and Authors ............................................... 48 International Airport project is a strategic initiative of
12. Banking and Economy ......................................... 48 Dubai Aviation Corporation.
• The new terminal is expected to be five times larger than
13. Central, State Government Schemes & the current Dubai International Airport, with a capacity
Committees..................................................................... 52 to accommodate 260 million passengers annually.
14. Defence ................................................................... 53 2. Which of the following statement is correct?
15. Agreements and MoU .......................................... 56 1. Between 1950-2020, the Indian Ocean had warmed
by 1.2°C.
16. Miscellaneous Current Affairs ............................ 59
2. The amount of heat in the Indian Ocean is
currently increasing at a rate of 4.5 zeta-joules per
decade.
A. 1 only B. 2 only
C. 1 and 2 D. None of these
• Answer- C. 1 and 2
• According to a study by IITM, the temperature of the
Indian Ocean is increasing.
• Between 1950-2020, the Indian Ocean warmed by 1.2
degrees Celsius. Between 2020-2100 it will be 1.7°C-3.8°C
warmer.
• Sea waves are expected to increase ten times from the
current average of 20 days per year to 220-250 days per
year.
• Due to global warming, the tropical Indian Ocean will
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• This will increase coral bleaching, destruction of seagrass, led to two no-confidence motions moved by opposition
and loss of seagrass forests. parties this weekend.
• Ocean warming is not just limited to the surface; This 5. India has agreed to train civil servants from which
refers to an increase in the overall "heat content" of the country for the next five years?
ocean.
A. Bhutan B. Nepal
• The amount of heat in the Indian Ocean is currently
increasing at a rate of 4.5 zeta-joules per decade. In the C. Bangladesh D. Sri Lanka
future, it is expected to grow at the rate of 16-22 zeta- • Answer- C. Bangladesh
joules per decade.
• The Government of India has signed an agreement with
3. Which of the following statements is correct about the Government of Bangladesh to renew a Memorandum
the Global Plastics Treaty? of Understanding (MoU) to train and build the capacity
1. It will be a legally binding treaty on plastic of 1500 Bangladeshi officers for the period 2025 to 2030.
pollution by the end of 2024. • The agreement was signed by the Department of
Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
2. Plastics take from 20 to 500 years to decompose,
(DARPG), Government of India and the Ministry of
and less than 10% is currently recycled.
Public Administration, Government of Bangladesh.
A. 1 only B. 2 only • The agreement was signed during the 3-day (28-30 April
C. 1 and 2 D. None of these 2024) visit of a 4-member DARPG delegation from
Bangladesh.
• Answer- C. 1 and 2
6. The world's deepest blue hole was discovered in
• Negotiators and observers from 175 countries arrived in
___________ during a scuba diving expedition.
Canada's Ottawa to discuss the first global treaty to curb
plastic pollution. A. Argentina B. Chile
• This is the fourth round of negotiations since 2022 for a C. Germany D. Mexico
legally binding treaty on plastic pollution by the end of
2024. The final round will take place in South Korea in • Answer- D. Mexico
November this year. • The world's deepest blue hole was discovered in Mexico
• The proposed plastics pact would be the most significant during a scuba diving expedition.
environmental agreement since the 2015 Paris Agreement • The world's deepest blue hole has been discovered by
on climate change. researchers in Mexico, but the problem is that they have
• The treaty could provide guidelines on how rich not yet reached the bottom of it.
countries should help poorer countries meet their plastics • On 6 December 2023, a scuba diving expedition took
reduction targets. place where it was discovered.
• Plastics take anywhere from 20 to 500 years to • This site, named Tam Ja' Blue Hole (TJBH), is now the
decompose, and less than 10% is currently recycled. deepest known underwater sinkhole in the world.
• According to a study, about 400 million metric tons of • Measurements show that TJBH extends at least 1,380 feet
plastic waste is generated annually. (420 meters) below sea level.
4. On April 29, British Pakistani Scottish First Minister • Located in Chetumal Bay on the southeastern coast of the
________resigned after serving a 13-month term. Yucatan Peninsula, the deepest newly found blue hole is
480 feet deeper than the one recorded by scientists in
A. Kristalina Georgieva B. Prabowo Subianto 2021.
C. Lindy Cameron D. Humza Yousaf • It was found to be 390 feet (119 meters) deeper than the
• Answer- D. Humza Yousaf previous record holder, the 990-foot-deep (301 meters)
Sansha Yongle Blue Hole, also known as the Dragon Hole
• Scotland's first Muslim First Minister resigned after 13 in the South China Sea.
months in office.
7. Lawmakers from the Solomon Islands have elected
• On April 29, British Pakistani Scottish First Minister
_________ as their new prime minister.
Hamza Yusuf announced his resignation ahead of two
no-confidence votes presented this week, one against him A. Manasshe Sogavare B. Jeremiah Manele
and one against his government.
D. Matthew Wells D. None of the above
• Hamza has also stepped down as leader of the Scottish
National Party (SNP). • Answer- B. Jeremiah Manele
• Yussef's leadership has been criticised after the collapse • Solomon Islands lawmakers have elected Jeremiah
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• He has promised to pursue an international strategy that • Answer- D. two time
will bring the country closer to China.
• Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams is set to fly into
• Manele received 31 votes to 18 for opposition leader space for the third time as a pilot in the first crewed test
Matthew Wells in the 50-seat parliament. flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.
• A national election was held last month. The government • Boeing's Starliner will fly to the International Space
of outgoing Prime Minister Manasshe Sogavre lost half of Station from Cape Canaveral in Florida.
its seats in the election.
• Butch Wilmore will travel to the International Space
• But no political party could get a majority in the election. Station with Williams, 58.
8. With which of the following NPCI International • Williams has previously travelled to space in 2006 and
Payments Limited (NIPL) has signed an agreement to
2012.
support in developing an immediate payment system
like United Payment Interface (UPI)? 11. Who has been elected as the new President of
A. Bank of Namibia B. Bank of Tanzania Panama?

C. Bank of Botswana D. Bank of Angola A. Prabowo Subianto B. Jeremiah Manele

• Answer- A. Bank of Namibia C. Jose Raul Mulino D. Hamza Yusuf

• NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and Bank • Answer- C. Jose Raul Mulino
of Namibia have signed an agreement. • 64-year-old Jose Raul Mulino has won Panama's
• As part of the agreement, NIPL will support Bank of presidential election. Jose Raúl Mulino has won about
Namibia in developing an instant payment system like 35% of the more than 92% of the votes counted.
United Payment Interface (UPI) for Namibia. • In Panama, the candidate who gets the most votes is
• The partnership aims to enhance digital financial services declared victorious.
in Namibia and improve person-to-person (P2P) as well • Elections were held in Panama on 5 May 2024 to elect a
as merchant payment transactions (P2M) in real-time. new president, parliament and local governments for the
• Through this agreement, the Bank of Namibia will get next five years.
access to the best technology from NIPL. • The term of office of the President is five years
• "Their aim is to achieve full interoperability of payment • In Panama, a person can only become president for one
instruments by 2025," said Johannes Gawaxab, governor term.
of the Bank of Namibia. "
12. The new Rs 100 note depicting Indian territories will
9. UNESCO and ________ hosted the 31st World Press be issued by _____.
Freedom Day conference from 2nd to 4th May 2024?
A. Nepal B. Bangladesh
A. Senegal B. South Africa
C. China D. Pakistan
C. Namibia D. Chile
• Answer- A. Nepal
• Answer- D. Chile
• Recently Nepal announced the printing of new Rs 100
• World Press Freedom Day is celebrated every year on 3 notes, with a map that includes Indian territories
May. It is celebrated to recognize the contribution of Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani. India has
media personnel in upholding the values of impartial opposed the move.
journalism. • In a meeting chaired by Nepalese Prime Minister
• The day aims to create awareness about the importance Prachanda, the Council of Ministers decided to include
of freedom of the press, which is part of the right to the disputed areas in the new map of Nepal.
freedom of expression under Article 19 of the Universal
• The decision was taken following Nepal Rastra Bank's
Declaration of Human Rights 1948. proposal to update the map on Rs 100 banknotes.
• The day also marks the anniversary of the Windhoek
• During meetings held on April 25 and May 2, the new
Declaration.
design was approved with an updated map.
• UNESCO and Chile are hosting the 31st World Press
Freedom Day conference from May 2 to 4, 2024 in 13. Russian President Vladimir Putin has been sworn in
Santiago. for the fifth time. What is the term of office of the
President of Russia?
10. Sunita Williams is ready to fly in space, how many
A. Five years B. Six years
times has she travelled to space before?
C. four years D. three years
A. thrice B. One time
• Answer- B. Six years
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• Vladimir Putin was sworn in as the President of the • This election will legitimize the reign of Mahamat Idris
Russian Federation for the fifth time for a six-year term Debbie Itno for the next six years.
on 7 May 2024.
16. Which of the following statement is correct?
• The ceremony was attended by Russia's top military and
political leadership, but the United States and several 1. India has two active research stations in
European countries boycotted the ceremony, saying the Antarctica- Maitri and Bharati.
presidential election was a fraud. 2. India established its first research station,
• Western countries led by the United States have been Dakshin Gangotri, in 1983.
resisting Putin since Russian troops invaded and A. 1 only B. 2 only
occupied Ukraine's Crimean region in 2014.
C. 1 and 2 D. None of these
• In this presidential election, Putin got 87.3% of the votes
and was declared victorious. • Answer- C. 1 and 2
• After the resignation of President Boris Yeltsin in 1999, he • India will formally state its plans to build a new research
was appointed acting President of Russia. station in Antarctica at the 46th Antarctic Treaty
14. During the Arabian Travel Mart 2024, the 'Cool Consultative Meeting (ATCM).
Summers of India' campaign was launched in • The 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM)
_______ by the Ministry of Tourism. and the 26th Meeting of the Environment Protection
Committee are scheduled to be held in Kochi from May
A. Doha B. Abu Dhabi
20-30.
C. Kuwait City D. Dubai • India has two active research stations in Antarctica-
• Answer- D. Dubai Maitri and Bharati.
• The 'Cool Summers of India' campaign was launched by • India established its first research station, Dakshin
the Ministry of Tourism in Dubai during the Arabian Gangotri, in 1983.
Travel Mart 2024. • Research Station Maitri was built around 35 years ago,
• To strengthen India's presence in the Middle East tourism while Bharati was set up 12 years ago.
market, the Ministry of Tourism is participating in the 17. European Union adopts first law to tackle violence
Arabian Travel Mart 2024 to be held in Dubai from May 6 against women. Which of the following statements is
to 9. correct?
• The 'Incredible India' pavilion was inaugurated on May 1. It will protect women in the 27-nation EU from
6, with an aim to capture the entire market of the UAE. gender-based violence, forced marriage, female
• The 'Cool Summers of India' campaign highlighting genital mutilation and online harassment.
lesser-known but new destinations was also launched by
2. The law prescribes a minimum sentence, ranging
the Ministry of Tourism at the Arabian Travel Mart.
from one year to five years in prison, depending on
15. Recently Mahamat Idris Deby has been elected as the the offence.
President of which country?
A. 1 only B. 2 only
A. Sudan B. Chad
C. 1 and 2 D. None of these
C. Libya D. Kenya
• Answer- C. 1 and 2
• Answer- B. Chad • European Union adopts first law to tackle violence
• Military dictator and interim president of the Central against women.
African country of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Debi Itno, has • The first law dedicated to combating violence against
won the presidential election held on 6 May 2024. women has been passed by European Union countries.
• The provisional result was announced by the country's • It will protect women in the 27-nation EU from gender-
National Election Management Agency on 10 May 2024. based violence, forced marriage, female genital
• Following the death of his father, President Idriss Deby, mutilation and online harassment.
Mahamat Idris Deby regained power in 2021 with the • The European Parliament had already approved the rules
support of fellow army generals and became the in April.
country's interim president. President Idris Deby was
assassinated by rebels in northern Chad in 2021, shortly • Cyberstalking, cyber harassment and cyber incitement to
after being elected president for a sixth time. hate or violence have been criminalised under this law
across the European Union.
• President Idris Deby was a dictator who ruled the
country for 30 years from 1990 to 2021. • The law fixes the minimum punishment, depending on
the offence, from one year to five years in jail.

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• Under the rules, if the victim is a child, spouse, then the • Today, these are just ice remnants that no longer meet the
punishment can be even more stringent. criteria for glacier classification.
18. Which Indian Institute of Technology has started its • Five of Venezuela's six glaciers had disappeared by 2011,
campus in Abu Dhabi, UAE? with only the Humboldt Glacier, also known as La
Corona in the Sierra Nevada National Park, struggling
A. IIT Kharagpur B. IIT Delhi for survival.
C. IIT Madras D. IIT Kanpur • Venezuela has a hot and humid tropical climate. This
• Answer- B. IIT Delhi climate depends on the altitude. The lowlands have a
tropical climate, while the mountainous regions are
• IIT Delhi's first international campus in Abu Dhabi, cooler. The temperature drops about 6.5°C (5.4°F) every
United Arab Emirates (UAE) will start its first academic 1,000 metres (3,280 ft) of altitude.
session in 2024-25.
21. William Lai Ching-te has become the new President
• Initially, IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi campus will offer of which of the following country?
undergraduate courses.
• IIT Delhi said students can get admission through Joint A. South Korea B. Taiwan
Entrance Examination 2024 or Joint Entrance C. North Korea D. China
Examination (JEE) 2024.
• Answer- B. Taiwan
• Last year, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras
started its academic session by setting up a campus in • William Lai Ching-te has become the new President of
Zanzibar, Tanzania. Taiwan.
• William Lai Ching-te won the presidential election in
19. Which country has launched a 10-year Blue
January.
Residency visa for environmental champions?
• On 20 May 2024, in a ceremony in Taipei, Lai was
A. France B. UAE accompanied by new Vice President Hasia Bi-Khim.
C. United Kingdom D. Saudi Arabia • During the ceremony, outgoing President Tsai Ing-wen
• Answer- B. UAE also bid farewell.
• During the last four years of outgoing President Tsai Ing-
• A 10-year Blue Residency Visa has been launched by the
wen's second term, Lai has held the position of vice
UAE to attract and retain global leaders in environmental
president.
research, activism and technological solutions.
• The Blue Residency visa will provide long-term 22. China and which country agreed on the statement to
residency to individuals contributing to environmental "usher in a new era, deepening comprehensive
protection and sustainability efforts. partnership and strategic cooperation".
• Members of international environmental organizations, A. France B. Japan
award-winning researchers, and distinguished activists C. India D. Russia
can apply for this visa.
• Answer- D. Russia
• The UAE's Golden Visa offers up to a decade of residency
to investors, entrepreneurs, and experts. • Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping agreed to further deepen
their "strategic partnership".
20. Venezuela has become the first country to lose all its
glaciers due to the impact of climate change. What • Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President
type of climate does Venezuela have? Xi Jinping agreed on the statement to "deepen the
comprehensive partnership and usher in a new era of
A. Temperate and tropical B. Hot and humid tropical strategic cooperation."
C. Humid monsoon climate D. Moist and tropical • Russia and China are committed to protecting their
• Answer- B. Hot and humid tropical legitimate rights and interests.
• Russia reaffirmed its commitment to the "One China"
• According to the latest developments, Venezuela has
principle. It recognized that Taiwan is an integral part of
reached a critical juncture in the fight against climate
China.
change.
• The disappearance of Venezuela's last glacier made it the 23. On May 19, America's first black astronaut candidate
first country to witness the complete melting of all its ice flew to space with Jeff Bezos' rocket companies.
formations. Name the astronaut?
• In 1910, Venezuela had six glaciers that covered an area A. Charles Bolden Jr. B. Ronald McNair
of 1,000 square kilometers. C. Ed Dwight D. Leland Melvin

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• Answer- C. Ed Dwight • Answer- D. Tu Lam

• On May 19, America's first black astronaut candidate • On 22 May 2024, General Tu Lam was elected the new
flew into space with Jeff Bezos' rocket companies. President of Vietnam by the Vietnamese Parliament.
• 90-year-old Dwight went into space aboard the Blue • Toi Lam, who was previously Vietnam's Minister of
Origin capsule with five other passengers. Public Security, was removed from ministerial post by
• President John F. Kennedy selected Air Force pilot Ed the Vietnamese parliament before being elected
Dwight as a candidate for NASA's first astronaut corps. president.
However, he was not selected for the final flight in 1963. • The appointment comes after former Vietnam President
• Until 1978, NASA did not select black astronauts and in Vo Van Thuong resigned two months ago amid
1983, Guian Blueford became the first African American corruption allegations.
to go into space. • General To Lam will be president for the 2021-2026 term.
24. Who has been appointed as the interim President of • The National Assembly of Vietnam has 500 members
Iran? who are elected for a five-year term and the assembly
A. Mohammad Mehdi Ismaili B. Ahmed Wahidi meets twice a year.
C. Mohammad Mokhber 27. Which European country has recently granted
D. Mohammad Hussaini country status to Palestine?
• Answer- C. Mohammad Mokhber A. Germany, Greece and Italy
• Mohammad Mokhber has been appointed as the interim B. Norway, Ireland and Spain
President of Iran. Iran's first Vice President Mohammad C. Norway, Portugal and Spain
Mokhber has been appointed as interim president.
D. Norway, Portugal and France
• They will be in charge of the executive branch for a
maximum period of 50 days. • Answer- B. Norway, Ireland and Spain
• According to the Constitution of the Islamic Republic, if a • Norway, Ireland and Spain have announced recognition
president dies while in office, the first vice president of Palestine as a country. Norway's Prime Minister Jonas
takes office for an interim period of 50 days with the Garr Store said that it is in Israel's interest that a two-state
approval of the Supreme Leader. solution is reached. Two-state solution means that both
• The three branches of government- executive, legislature Israel and Palestine get state status.
and judiciary held a meeting. • India has also been advocating a two-state solution. PM
25. Name the Andhra born migrant who created history Jonas Garr Storey further said that until Palestine is
by becoming the first Indian space tourist? recognized as a country, there can be no peace in the
Middle East.
A. Nedunuri Krishnamurthy B. Venkataswamy Naidu
• Gahr Storey said the Scandinavian country would
C. Shankar Shastri D. Gopi Thotakura officially recognize a Palestinian state by May 28.
• Answer- D. Gopi Thotakura • Israel is angry with the decision of these three countries.
• Andhra-born Gopi Thotakura created history by Israel has ordered its ambassadors from Ireland and
becoming the first Indian space tourist. Norway to return immediately. Israel said that this
decision will increase extremism and unrest in the
• Indian expatriate Gopi Thotakura created history as the Middle East.
first Indian space tourist and second Indian to go to space
by joining Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' crew of Blue 28. Who became the 99th member country of the
Origin's NS-25 mission. International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
• On May 19, Blue Origin successfully completed its A. Israel B. Spain
seventh manned space flight and the 25th flight for the
C. Argentina D. Greece
New Shepard program.
• Gopi Thotakura was one of six crew members, including • Answer- B. Spain
Mason Engel, Sylvain Chiron, Kenneth L. Hayes, Carroll • Spain becomes the 99th member of the International Solar
Schleol, and former Air Force Captain Ed Dwight. Alliance (SSA).
26. Who has been elected as the new President of • Spanish Ambassador Jose Maria Ridao Dominguez met
Vietnam? with Abhishek Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of
A. Mohammad Mehdi Ismaili External Affairs, in New Delhi on 22 May 2024.
B. William Lai Ching-te • During the meeting, Spain chaired the key International
C. Mohammad Mokhabar D. Tu Lam Solar Alliance ratification document.

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• The MISE concept was conceived at the 21st Conference Rahman, Investment Advisor to Bangladesh Prime
of the Parties (COP 21) of the Secretary-General to the Minister.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate • This is Sun Pharma's second investment in Bangladesh,
Change in Paris in 2015. which has a production capacity of over 1 billion tablets
• India and France jointly launched the International Solar and capsules per year.
Alliance (ISA) at COP21 in Paris, France on 30 November • The plant is the first pharmaceutical facility in any
2015. Bangladesh Economic Zone.
29. Where has the University of Tokyo inaugurated the • Mr. Verma stressed on the need for increasing the
Atacama Observatory? prominence of Bangladesh in the production of generic
A. Bolivia B. Argentina medicines.
C. Peru D. Chile 32. Emmanuel Macron is on the first French presidential
• Answer- D. Chile state visit to _____________ in the last 24 years.

• The University of Tokyo inaugurated the Atacama A. Spain B. Italy

Observatory at 5,640 meters above sea level in Chile's C. Germany D. China
Antofagasta region.
• Answer- C. Germany
• The TAO telescope, with a 6.5-meter optical-infrared
capacity, is located at an altitude of 18,500 feet on Mount • Emmanuel Macron is on the first French presidential
Chazanantore in Chile's Atacama Desert. state visit to Germany in the last 24 years.
• Chajanantore is located in the Andes Mountains near the • French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Germany
Atacama Desert. on a three-day visit. Macron's visit to Germany is the first
French presidential state visit to German soil in 24 years.
• It has been awarded the Guinness World Record for
being the world's highest observatory. • The visit will improve German-French relations at a time
when Europe is facing multiple challenges.
30. World's first 100% biodegradable pen was
manufactured in which country? • The leadership styles of Macron and German Chancellor
Olaf Scholz are very different.
A. Japan B. India
33. ________ organised the 'Walk the Talk' yoga session
C. France D. China programme.
• Answer- B. India A. World Bank B. World Health Organization
• World's first 100% biodegradable pen has been launched C. International Court of Justice D. UNESCO
in India.
• Answer- B. World Health Organization
• It uses refills made of non-toxic ink and recycled paper.
Its exterior can be chosen from bamboo, paper or metal. • For the upcoming International Day of Yoga, India's
Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva and
• The majority of a standard pen is made of plastic.
the World Health Organization (WHO) organised a
• World's first 100% biodegradable pen launched by 'Walk the Talk' yoga session at the Place des Nations.
Saurabh H Mehta of New Delhi.
• Ahead of the International Day of Yoga, Union Health
• He started the BioQ business, which sells eco-friendly Secretary Apurva Chandra and World Health
stationery. Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom
• They launched Note (No Offense to Earth) as a BioQ Ghebreyesus performed yoga asanas at the 'Walk the
brand. Talk' yoga session event in Geneva.
31. A new plant of Sun Pharma (India's leading • Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a special
pharmaceutical company) has been inaugurated near yoga session on the lawns of the UN headquarters to
__________. mark the 9th edition of the International Day of Yoga.

A. Dhaka B. Kathmandu 34. _________'s President Gitanas Nauseda won re-

election.
C. Colombo D. Lahore
A. Belarus B. Lithuania
• Answer- A. Dhaka
C. Poland D. Latvia
• A new plant of Sun Pharma (India's leading
pharmaceutical company) has been inaugurated near • Answer- B. Lithuania
Dhaka. • Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda won re-election.
• It was jointly inaugurated by Pranay Verma, High
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• Gitanas Nauseda defeated Prime Minister Ingrida A. Ukraine B. Poland
Simonite to secure a second five-year term as the
C. Russia D. Hungary
President of Lithuania.
• The Central Election Commission of Lithuania showed • Answer- A. Ukraine
that Nauseda won 74.5% of the vote and Simonite won • Ukraine's parliament has passed a bill allowing prisoners
24.1% of the vote. to join the army.
• Nauseda and Simonite are competing in the presidential • Ukraine's parliament has passed the bill amid the
election for the second time. country's overwhelming need for military personnel.
• Nauseda is a moderate conservative leader and has been • Ukrainian forces are facing a serious shortage of
a strong supporter of Ukraine. manpower.
35. The National Archives of India has undertaken the • The bill now awaits final approval from Speaker
first overseas digitisation of overseas records in Verkhovna Rada and President Volodymyr Zelensky
which of the following countries? before implementation.
A. Australia B. Oman • Under the bill, participation in the Army will be
voluntary and limited to specific prisoner categories.
C. UAE D. Iran
38. India supported ___________'s bid to become a full
• Answer- B. Oman member of the United Nations.
• National Archives of India conducted the first overseas A. Palestine B. North Korea
digitization of overseas records in Oman.
C. Vatican City D. Bhutan
• The National Archives of India (NAI) and the Embassy of
India in Muscat have completed a first-of-its-kind project • Answer- A. Palestine
to archive historical records and documents of the Indian • India supported Palestine's bid to become a full member
diaspora in Oman. of the United Nations.
• The project is titled "Oman Archive – Archival Heritage • The 193-member General Assembly voted on the
of Indian Community in Oman". proposal to make Palestine a full UN member.
• The project continued from May 19 to May 27, 2024. The • India voted in favour of the draft resolution to make
project involved 32 prominent Indian families from
Palestine a full UN member.
Gujarat.
• This proposal was introduced on behalf of the United
• The presence of these families in Oman is 250 years old. Arab Emirates.
36. The central government has allowed export of 14,000 • According to this resolution, Palestine is eligible to join as
tonnes of non-basmati white rice to the _______. a full member of the United Nations.
A. Sri Lanka B. Mauritius • The motion was passed with 143 votes in favour, nine
against and 25 abstentions.
C. Japan D. Nepal
39. Which country has recently extended the deadline for
• Answer- B. Mauritius
visa-free entry of Indians?
• India allowed export of non-basmati white rice to
Mauritius. A. Sri Lanka B. Vietnam

• According to an official notification, the central C. France D. Malaysia

government has allowed the export of 14,000 tonnes of • Answer- A. Sri Lanka
non-basmati white rice to Mauritius.
• Sri Lanka has recently extended the deadline for visa-free
• Notably, the export of non-basmati white rice was entry of Indians once again.
banned in July 2023 to curb domestic prices and ensure
domestic food security. • Under this initiative of Sri Lanka, citizens of India, China,
Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia can
• The Directorate General of Foreign Trade said in its travel to Sri Lanka for 30 days without visa.
notification that export of rice to Mauritius through
National Cooperative Exports Limited has been allowed. • The scheme, launched in October, aims to attract more
tourists.
• Earlier, India had allowed export of this variety of rice to
Nepal, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Republic of Guinea, 40. The United Arab Emirates-India CEPA Council
Malaysia, Philippines, Seychelles, UAE, Singapore, (UICC) and ___________ signed an MoU to enhance
Comoros, etc., albeit in varying quantities. economic and trade relations.
37. Which country's parliament has passed a bill A. Indian Chamber of Commerce
allowing prisoners to join the army? B. Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce

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C. Delhi Chamber of Commerce • NASA is planning to build the first railway station
system on the moon.
D. None of these
• The National Aeronautics and Space Administration
• Answer- A. Indian Chamber of Commerce (NASA) announced its plans to build a robotic train on
• UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC) and Indian Chamber of the moon.
Commerce (ICC) signed an MoU. • The Flexible Levitation on a Track (FLOAT) project will
• In order to enhance economic and business ties, the UAE- create the first lunar railway system to provide reliable,
India CEPA Council (UICC) and the Indian Chamber of autonomous and efficient transportation to the moon.
Commerce (ICC) have signed a Memorandum of • This will be very important for the daily operation of a
Understanding (MoU). permanent lunar base.
• Its main objective is to promote awareness about the • NASA will use magnetic robots without power under the
UAE-India bilateral economic partnership and the FLOAT project. These robots will elevate a three-layer
benefits of UAE-India CEPA. flexible film track to prevent friction from lunar surface
41. On May 13, the Ibu volcano erupted on the remote dust.
island of Halmahera. In which country is the island 44. How many breast cancer genes were found in women
of Halmahera located? of African descent in one study?
A. Thailand B. Philippines A. Eleven B. Ten
C. Japan D. Indonesia C. Twelve D. Thirteen
• Answer- D. Indonesia • Answer- C. Twelve
• On May 13, the Ibu volcano erupted on Indonesia's • In one study, twelve breast cancer genes were found in
remote island of Halmahera. women of African ancestry. This may ultimately help
• Indonesia's volcanology agency said thick layers of determine their disease risk more accurately.
brown ash were flying several kilometres into the sky. • This draws attention to potential risk variations from
• The volcano erupted for about five minutes, spewing ash women of European descent.
up to 5 km (3.1 miles) high into the sky. • Historically, research on women of European ancestry
• A small eruption was also recorded at the volcano on has been the primary focus of efforts to explore genetic
May 10. abnormalities associated with breast cancer.
• The volcano's alert status remains unchanged at the • The latest research is based on data from more than
second highest level. 40,000 African-American women living in Barbados,
Africa and the United States. These women include
42. The second round of India-US talks on
18,034 women suffering from breast cancer.
______________ was held in Washington on 14-15
May 2024. • Compared to existing measurements, the researchers'
breast cancer risk scores were far more accurate for
A. Europe B. Africa
women of African descent.
C. Russia D. Asia
45. The Indian government has announced a
• Answer- B. Africa humanitarian assistance of one million dollars to
• The second round of India-US Dialogue on Africa was which country to deal with floods?
held in Washington on 14-15 May 2024. A. Kenya B. Somalia
• It was led by Mr. Puneet R. Kundal, Additional Secretary,
Economic and Southern African Affairs (ASE&SA) from C. Ethiopia D. South Sudan
the Indian side. • Answer- A. Kenya
• It aims to exchange views and perspectives, exploring • The Government of India has announced a humanitarian
ways to build bilateral, institutional and technical assistance of one million dollars to Kenya to help the
synergies for cooperation in Africa. country cope with the devastation caused by the
• It also aims to identify cooperative programmes and devastating floods.
developmental projects across Africa. • The devastating floods have so far killed more than 267
43. Which space agency is planning to build the first people in Kenya, and displaced more than 380,000 people
railway station system on the moon? in the country.
• According to the Ministry of External Affairs, an Indian
A. JAXA B. NASA
Air Force aircraft with 22 tonnes of Humanitarian
C. CNES D. ISRO Assistance and Disaster Relief Material (HADR),
including basic sanitation facilities and hygiene kits,
• Answer- B. NASA

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tents, sleeping bags/sleeping bags, etc. Mats, blankets, Paramhans, Misrauli to Maa Kalikan Dham, Nihalgarh to
power generation sets, ready meals, etc., have been Maharaja Bijli Pasi, Akbarganj to Maa Kalikan Dham,
shipped to Kenya. Warisganj to Amar Shaheed Bhale Sultan.
46. World's highest competition pool has opened in • At present, Amethi, which is a high-profile Lok Sabha
which country? constituency, is represented by Union Minister for
Women & Child Development and Minority Affairs, Smt.
A. Bhutan B. India Smriti Irani.
C. Bangladesh D. Nepal • The Union Home Ministry had issued guidelines in 1953
• Answer- A. Bhutan prescribing the procedure to be followed for change of
name of a city, town or railway station. The guidelines
• World's highest competition pool opened in Bhutan. Its were revised by the Ministry in 2002.
inauguration was recently announced by World
Aquatics. 49. The LSAM 16 (Yard 130) series ___________ barge
was launched in Thane, Maharashtra.
• It is the first competitive swimming pool in Bhutan at a
record height of 8200 feet (2,400 meters) above sea level. A. 4th B. 6th
• It is part of the Pools for All program to promote aquatic C. Ninth D. Fifth
sports in the region.
• Answer- B. 6th
• The Pool for All program initiative was launched in 2019.
• The sixth barge of the LSAM16 series, built by a private
• The aim is to guarantee that every national member of firm, was launched in Thane.
the World Aquatics Federation gets access to aquatics
facilities to promote aquatic sports. • The sixth barrage of the LSAM 16 (Yard 130) series was
launched in Thane, Maharashtra.
2. National Current Affairs • This barrage will help the Navy to deliver goods and
ammunition to ships.
47. Which state has started the survey of Nilgiri Tahar?
• It is the sixth barrage of the 'Ammunition Torpedo
A. Karnataka B. Andhra Pradesh Missile Barrage, LSAM 20 (Yard 130)', 11 x ACTCM
C. Tamil Nadu D. Telangana Barrage Project.
• It has been built by MSME Shipyard, Suryadipta Projects
• Answer- C. Tamil Nadu
Private Limited, Thane for the Indian Navy.
• The Tamil Nadu government has launched a three-day
50. In May 2024, the Supreme Court ordered Rajasthan
survey of the state animal Nilgiri Tahar.
to stop illegal mining in ______________.
• The purpose of this survey is to better understand and
conserve this endangered species. A. Hindu Kush Range B. Satpura Range
• The survey is being conducted in collaboration with C. Aravalli Range D. Vindhya Range
organisations such as the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), • Answer- C. Aravalli Range
the World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). • The Supreme Court has ordered Rajasthan to stop illegal
mining in the Aravalli ranges.
• The Nilgiri tahr is an endemic species listed as
endangered, and it faces many challenges such as habitat • Justice B R Gavai, headed by a special bench headed by
loss and poaching. Justice A S Oka, said illegal mining in Aravalli ranges
should be stopped.
• It is also protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife
(Protection) Act, 1972. • The court is hearing a matter related to alleged illegal
mining in the Aravalli ranges.
48. What is the new name of Fursatganj railway station
in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh? • The Supreme Court has granted a week's time to
Rajasthan to apprise it about the steps taken by the state
A. Guru Gorakhnath Dham B. Tapeshwarnath Dham to curb illegal mining.
C. Swami Paramahansa D. Jais City • A Forest Survey of India (FSI) report in 2018 revealed that
31 hills disappeared due to rampant illegal mining.
• Answer- B. Tapeshwarnath Dham
• It also found illegal mining at over 3,000 sites in the
• The Union Home Ministry has issued a certificate for Aravalis in Rajasthan and Haryana.
approving the change of name of eight railway stations in
Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. 51. Which country has launched the Chang'e 6 mission to
bring back soil from the dark side of the moon in
• Fursatganj railway station was changed to
May 2024?
Tapeshwarnath Dham, Kasimpur Halt to Jais City, Jais
city to Guru Gorakhnath Dham, Bani to Swami A. America B. Russia

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C. France D. China A. Priyanka Chopra B. Katrina Kaif
• Answer- D. China C. Anushka Sharma D. Kareena Kapoor Khan
• China has launched a 53-day Chang'e-6 mission to collect • Answer- D. Kareena Kapoor Khan
samples from the far side of the moon.
• Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has been
• If successful, China would be the first country in the appointed as the National Brand Ambassador of UNICEF
world to collect samples from the far side of the moon India.
and bring back to Earth.
• Kareena Kapoor has been associated with UNICEF India
• The United States and the Soviet Union are the only two since 2014 and has worked on issues like girls' education,
countries that have succeeded in bringing samples from gender equality.
the Moon to Earth, but these countries brought samples
• Along with Kareena's appointment, UNICEF India also
of the Moon from the near part of the Moon.
introduced its first Youth Advocates, a group of four
• China was the first country in the world to land on the notable individuals who will serve as peer leaders and
far side of the moon. In 2019, its Chang'e 4 mission champions for critical issues affecting children and young
landed on the far side of the moon. people.
52. What percentage of seats have been reserved for 55. Which of the following statements is correct?
women in the Bar Association Committee by the
Supreme Court? 1. Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) is one of only five
tiger reserves with zero tigers.
A. 79% B. 77%
2. Odisha government to relocate some tigers to
C. 80% D. 33% Sahyadri reserve to increase population.
• Answer- D. 33% A. 1 only B. 2 only
• One-third of the seats in the executive committee of the C. 1 and 2 D. None of these
SC Bar Association (SCBA) have been reserved for
women. • Answer- A. 1 only
• According to the new rule, a minimum of 3 out of 9 posts • The Maharashtra government will shift some tigers to the
of Executive Committee and 2 out of 6 posts of Senior Sahyadri reserve to increase the population.
Executive Members will be reserved for women. • The Maharashtra Forest Department has decided to
• A bench of Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan relocate some tigers from the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger
passed the order granting reservation to women lawyers. Reserve (TATR) in Chandrapur to the Sahyadri Tiger
Reserve.
• The Supreme Court said that at least one post of office
bearer shall be reserved exclusively for women on • The transfer plan was approved by the National Tiger
rotation and rotation basis. Conservation Authority (NTCA) in October 2023.
• The post of treasurer of the executive committee for 2024- • In the initial phase, one male tiger or a pair of male and
25 will be reserved for women. female tigers will be shifted to the Sahyadri Tiger
Reserve.
53. India's first Constitution Park has been inaugurated
in _______. • The Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) is one of the only five
tiger reserves with zero tigers.
A. Chennai B. Pune
56. India's first astro tourism campaign, 'Nakshatra
C. Hyderabad D. Mumbai Sabha', was launched by ________Tourism.
• Answer- B. Pune A. Madhya Pradesh B. Uttarakhand
• The Constitution Park has been jointly developed by the C. Maharashtra D. Uttar Pradesh
Indian Army and Punit Balan Group.
• Answer- B. Uttarakhand
• The park has been inaugurated by Lt Gen Ajay Kumar
Singh, GOC-in-C, Southern Command. • India's first astro tourism campaign, 'Nakshatra Sabha',
was launched by Uttarakhand Tourism.
• Punit Balan, Chairman, Punit Balan Group was present at
the inaugural function. • A partnership has been signed between Uttarakhand
Tourism Development Board and astro-tourism company
• This Constitution Park is a tribute to the founding leaders
Starsscapes to launch Nakshatra Sabha.
of the Constitution.
• It is an initiative designed to provide a comprehensive
• The park is a symbol of unity and commitment to the
astro-tourism experience. The initiative aims to star
values of the Indian Constitution.
observation, and engage participants in various activities
54. Which Bollywood actress has been appointed as like star observation, special solar observation,
UNICEF India's National Brand Ambassador?

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astrophotography competitions and camping under the • Out of the five cases reported, four patients have
stars. recovered while one patient is still under observation.
• It aims to create an engaging platform that brings 59. Where did the Department of Pharmaceuticals,
together astronomy enthusiasts, adventurers and Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers launch the
travellers to enjoy the natural beauty of Uttarakhand as Meditech Stackathon 2024 on 07th May 2024?
well as witness the wonders of the universe.
A. Mumbai B. New Delhi
• The Nakshatra Sabha is scheduled to begin at George
Everest in Mussoorie in early June and will continue till C. Hyderabad D. Chennai
mid-2025, with a series of intensive events at various
• Answer- B. New Delhi
locations in Uttarakhand.
• The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of
• These events will provide star-viewing opportunities and
Chemicals and Fertilizers launched the Meditech
also explore potential night sky spots in districts like
Stackathon 2024 on 07th May 2024.
Uttarkashi, Pithoragarh, Nainital and Chamoli.
• The Meditech Stackathon 2024 was launched in New
57. RBI approves setting up of ______________ Delhi in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian
subsidiary in GIFT City, Gujarat. Industry (CII).
A. Tata Power Solar Systems Limited • It aims to transform the fast-growing medtech industry in
B. REC Limited India by carefully examining the value chain of certain
medical products.
C. Suzlon Energy Limited
• It aims to address critical issues, encourage domestic
D. Adani Green Energy Limited production, reduce dependence on imports and
ultimately establish India as a world leader in medical
• Answer- B. REC Limited
technology.
• The Reserve Bank of India approved setting up of a • The stackathon covered a range of topics, including
subsidiary of REC Ltd in GIFT City, Gujarat. critical care, imaging, and cancer therapy.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted a 'No
Objection Certificate' (NOC) to REC Ltd to set up a 60. The Pana Department of Consumer Affairs issued a
subsidiary in the city of Gujarat International Finance warning against drip pricing. Which of the following
statements is correct?
Tec-City (GIFT).
• The subsidiary of REC Limited will be involved in 1. Drip pricing is a strategy where only a part of the
various financial activities including loans, investments cost of an item is displayed at the beginning.
and other financial services. 2. Fees often include local taxes or booking fees.
• GIFT City will provide world-class infrastructure as well
A. 1 only B. 2 only
as a conducive environment for international lending
activities. C. 1 and 2 D. None of these
58. In the month of May 2024, West Nile virus cases were • Answer- C. 1 and 2
reported from which state? • The Department of Consumer Affairs issued a warning
A. Maharashtra B. Kerala against drip pricing.
C. West Bengal D. Madhya Pradesh • The central government has issued a warning against
drip pricing. The department also shared a sample of
• Answer- B. Kerala how drip pricing applies to customers.
• The Health Department of Kerala Government has • What is 'drip pricing'?
confirmed five cases of West Nile Fever in three districts • Drip pricing is a strategy where only a portion of the cost
of the state. of an item is displayed at the beginning.
• State Health Minister Veena George has ordered all • Under this, the entire amount is revealed later during the
district health officers to remain alert and take mosquito purchase process.
control measures by increasing pre-monsoon cleaning
drives and surveillance activities. • Fees often include local taxes or booking fees.
• West Nile fever occurs in humans infected with West 61. Tripura's first international cricket stadium is being
Nile virus. built in which district?
• According to the Kerala Health Department, cases of A. Khowai B. Agartala
West Nile fever were reported from Kozhikode,
C. Narsingarh D. Unakoti
Malappuram and Thrissur districts.
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• Tripura's first international cricket stadium is being built B. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
at Narsingarh in West Tripura district.
C. Food and Drug Administration India
• The stadium is expected to be operational by February
2025 to host major cricket events. D. Indian Council of Medical Research
• It will be the first stadium in the northeastern state. It is • Answer- D. Indian Council of Medical Research
being constructed at a budget of Rs 200 crore. • Improved 'Dietary Guidelines' for Indians were released
• The BCCI and Tripura Cricket Association have joined by ICMR.
hands for the construction of this stadium. Its • An upgraded 'dietary guideline' for Indians in line with
construction was started in 2017. modern eating habits of 2024 has been released by the
• The stadium will have a capacity of more than 25,000. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
Tripura will host international and T20 matches next • The guidelines have been prepared by researchers at the
year. Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition (NIN).
62. Which country became the first country to receive • Modern dietary guidelines specifically recommend
$100 billion remittances? people to stay physically active, exercise regularly, limit
salt intake and reduce high-fat, sugar, and ultra-
A. China B. France
processed foods.
C. Russia D. India • This includes advice on steps to be taken to prevent
• Answer- D. India abdominal obesity, overweight and overall obesity.
• India became the first country to receive $100 billion in • In the report, NIN has developed 17 dietary guidelines
remittances. that emphasize health promotion and disease prevention
in all age groups with special focus on healthy diet.
• According to the UN migration agency, India received
$111 billion in remittances in 2022. 65. In which city on May, 2024 did the seven-day iconic
• India, Mexico, China, the Philippines, and France were festival 'Gangamma Jatara' begin with traditional
the top five countries to receive remittances in 2022. rituals?

• India led in remittance receipts in 2010 ($53.48 billion), A. Chennai B. Tirupati

2015 ($68.91 billion), and 2020 ($83.15 billion), with C. Thrissur D. Kochi
$111.22 billion in 2022.
• Answer- B. Tirupati
• Pakistan and Bangladesh have also been ranked among
the top ten recipients of international remittances. • The court-imposed limits on the ED's power to arrest the
PMLA accused.
63. Who among the following unveiled India's first
domain-specific LLM for the BFSI sector? • The Supreme Court ruled that the Enforcement
Directorate (ED) does not have the jurisdiction to arrest
A. Setu B. Kelton the accused after the special court took cognisance of the
C. Sachsoft D. Oracle charge sheet filed under the Prevention of Money
Laundering Act (PMLA).
• Answer- A. Setu
• If a person is summoned by a special court designated
• Setu unveiled India's first domain-specific LLM for the under the PMLA, it cannot be said that he is in custody.
BFSI sector. Therefore, the accused need not apply for bail.
• Sesame, India's first Large Language Model (LLM) • The top court said the ED will have to make a separate
specifically designed for the Banking, Financial Services application for the man's custody after he appears before
and Insurance (BFSI) sectors, has been launched by Setu. the court.
• It has been developed in collaboration with indigenous • The Supreme Court ruling limited the ED's power to
AI research firm Sarvam AI. arrest persons who were not detained during the
• It has been released at an event organized by People+A, a investigation phase under the PMLA.
non-profit organization. • The decision is based on an appeal filed by Tarsem Lal
• Setu was founded in 2018 by Sahil Kini and Nikhil against the ED, challenging the denial of anticipatory bail
Kumar. It is an application programming interface (API) by the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
infrastructure provider. 66. Which ministry on May 16, 2024 launched Swachhta
64. Which organization has released the upgraded Pakhwada to promote cleanliness and environmental
'Dietary Guidelines' for Indians in line with the sustainability?
modern food habits of 2024? A. Ministry of Cooperation
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C. Ministry of Jal Shakti C. 1 and 2 D. None of the above
D. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs • Answer- B. 2 only
• Answer- B. Ministry of Development of North Eastern • The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)
Region shared data on the enrolment of students of various
categories from 2014-15 to 2021-22.
• The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
(DoNER) has taken a significant step towards promoting • The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)
cleanliness and environmental sustainability with the reported that there has been a 44 per cent increase in the
launch of Swachhta Pakhwada. enrolment of students under the Scheduled Caste (SC)
category. It increased from 46.1 lakh in 2014-15 to 66.2
• The event began today at Vigyan Bhawan (Annexe), New
lakh in 2021-22. Enrolment of minority girl students also
Delhi and will go on till 16th May to 31st May 2024.
increased.
• As part of the Swachhta Pakhwada, various activities will
• Minority female student enrolment has increased by
be undertaken, including community awareness
42.3% from 1.07 million to 1.52 million during the period
programmes on eco-friendly initiatives, discouraging the
2014-15 to 2021-22.
use of plastic, waste management, tree plantation drives
and street plays (street plays). • The data showed that female SC enrolment has increased
by 51%.
• During the entire period of the fortnight, MDONER and
its organizations will carry out regular sanitization • Enrolment of Scheduled Tribe (ST) students has
inspections at all its divisions and surrounding office increased by 65.2 per cent from 1.64 million to 2.71
complexes to ensure proper sanitization and record million.
management. • In the academic year 2020-21, 34,133 OBC children
• Additionally, a cleanliness drive and voluntary cleaning secured admission in Kendriya Vidyalayas and 19,710
activities (Shramdan) will be conducted to maintain Navodaya Vidyalayas.
cleanliness in and around Vigyan Bhawan (Annexe). 69. Calcutta High Court issues order cancelling five lakh
67. FSSAI issues warning to fruit traders on using OBC certificates in ___________.
_________ for ripening fruits. A. Sikkim B. Assam
A. Ethylene B. Calcium carbide C. Meghalaya D. West Bengal
C. Ethephon D. Calcium oxalate • Answer- D. West Bengal
• Answer- B. Calcium carbide • Five lakh Other Backward Classes (OBC) certificates
• FSSAI issues warning to fruit traders on using calcium issued in West Bengal since 2010 have been quashed by
carbide for ripening fruits. the Calcutta High Court.
• The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India • The verdict was delivered by a division bench
(FSSAI) has issued a stern warning to fruit traders, comprising Justices Tapabrata Chakraborty and
operators and food business operators (FBOs) on using Rajasekhar Mantha.
calcium carbide for ripening fruits. • The court clarified that persons who have already
• Calcium carbide is generally used to ripen fruits such as obtained employment using these certificates will not be
mangoes. It releases acetylene gas. affected by this order.
• Acetylene gas contains harmful fractions of arsenic and • The bench quashed parts of the West Bengal Backward
phosphorus. Classes (other than Scheduled Castes and Scheduled
Tribes) (Reservation of Vacancies in Services and Posts)
• This can lead to dizziness, frequent thirst, burning,
Act, 2012.
weakness, difficulty swallowing, vomiting, and skin
blisters. 70. According to the Wildlife Institute of India, which
state has the highest Gangetic river dolphin
68. The National Commission for Backward Classes
population in India?
(NCBC) shared data on the enrolment of students of
various categories from 2014-15 to 2021-22. Which of A. West Bengal B. Uttar Pradesh
the following statements is correct regarding it?
C. Jharkhand D. Bihar
1. Between 2014 and 2022, the enrolment of general
• Answer- B. Uttar Pradesh
caste students saw an increase of 44%.
• According to a recent report by the Wildlife Institute of
2. Enrolment of Scheduled Tribe (ST) students has
India, more than 4000 dolphins have been found in the
increased by 65.2 per cent from 1.641 million to 2.71
Ganges river basin.
million.
• Of the river dolphins found in the Ganges River and its
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alone. In Uttar Pradesh, dolphins are mainly found in the • On this day, followers of Buddhism around the world are
Chambal River. celebrating Buddha Purnima, which marks the
• According to experts, a significant increase in the number attainment of enlightenment in the form of Lord Buddha.
of dolphins in the Ganga river basins indicates that the • Saga Dawa also known as the 'Triple Blessed Festival'
pollution level of the river is declining and the falls every year on the 15th day of the fourth month of
conservation efforts of the government are bearing fruit. the Tibetan Buddhist calendar. In Tibetan, Saga means
• The Ganges river dolphin is also known as the blind fourth and Dawa means month.
dolphin, Ganga susu or heihu. Its scientific name is 74. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has
Platanista gangetica. announced new driving license rules. Which of the
71. What is the name of "One Nation, One Airfield" following statement is correct?
programme of India? 1. The new driving rules will come into effect from
A. Mission Udaan B. Mission Ishan June 1, 2024.

C. Mission Nation D. Mission Airspace 2. Now applicants will not be required to take the
driving test at the Regional Transport Office (RTO).
• Answer- B. Mission Ishan
A. 1 only B. 2 only
• India's Mission Ishan aims to centralise air traffic
management by integrating four Flight Information C. 1 and 2 D. None of the above
Regions (FIRs) controlled from Nagpur into one. • Answer- C. 1 and 2
• The integrated system is expected to reduce congestion, • The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has
reduce travel time, save fuel and reduce carbon footprint. announced new driving license rules.
• It will also enhance the efficiency and safety of air traffic
• The new driving rules will come into effect from June 1,
management across the country.
2024, simplifying the rules for obtaining a driving license.
• AAI provides ATM services in Indian airspace and • One major change is that now applicants will not be
adjoining sea areas over 2.8 million square nautical miles, required to take a driving test at the Regional Transport
out of which 1.04 million square nautical miles are
Office (RTO).
continental and 1.76 million square nautical miles are
marine. • The driving test can be conducted at accredited private
driving schools.
72. Who became the youngest Indian to climb Mount
Everest from Nepal at the age of 16 in May 2024? • Driving training centres should have at least one acre of
land.
A. Kaamya Karthikeyan B. Jyoti Ratre
• If the applicant clears the test in these schools, he/she
C. Gopi Thotakura D. Anil Chauhan will get a certificate to apply for a driving license at the
• Answer- A. Kaamya Karthikeyan RTO.

• Kamya Karthikeyan is 16-year-old who recently climbed 75. How many Great Indian Bustards were counted in
Mount Everest from the Nepal side and created history the 2024 annual census in the National Desert Park of
by becoming the youngest Indian mountaineer to achieve Jaisalmer?
this feat. A. 70 B. 64
• Daughter of an Indian Navy officer, Kamya is a class XII
C. 85 D. 94
student at Mumbai's Navy Children School. His father
Commander S. Karthikeyan is an officer in the Indian • Answer- B. 64
Navy. • During the annual waterhole survey conducted at
• The father-daughter duo successfully scaled Mount National Desert Park, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 64 Great
Everest (8849 m) from the Nepal side on 20 May 2024. Indian Bustards were counted while in the last 2022
census, 42 birds were counted with waterhole
73. What is the name of the Buddhist festival celebrated
technology.
in Sikkim to commemorate the enlightenment of
Lord Buddha? • Forest officials make water pits in the forest area for
wildlife to drink. In 2024, forest officials established 42
A. Chapchar Kut B. Hornbill points in the national desert park.
C. Ningol Chak-Kouba D. Saga Dawa • No census was conducted in 2023 due to rains caused by
• Answer- D. Saga Dawa a western disturbance.
• The Great Indian Busted bird, also known as Godavan in
• On 23rd May 2023, on the occasion of Buddha Purnima in
Rajasthan, is the state bird of Rajasthan.
Sikkim, the festival of Saga Dawa is being celebrated with
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76. Government directs telecom companies to block • The plant will use solar energy to split water and
_____________. produce green hydrogen.
A. Incoming International Spoofed Call 79. Which state has banned gutka containing tobacco
and nicotine for one year from May 24, 2024?
B. Incoming Marketing Call
C. Incoming spam calls D. none of these A. Gujarat B. Maharashtra

• Answer- A. Incoming International Spoofed Call C. Telangana D. Uttar Pradesh

• The government directed telecom companies to block • Answer- C. Telangana

incoming international spoof calls. • Telangana has banned the manufacture, storage,
• The government has taken this step as fraudsters are distribution, transportation and sale of gutka and pan
making international spoof calls by showing Indian containing tobacco and nicotine for one year from May
mobile numbers to Indian citizens and committing cyber 24, 2024.
crime and financial fraud. • The action announced by the Food Safety Commissioner
• These international calls seem to be coming from India, is aimed at protecting public health and curbing
but are made by cyber criminals from foreign countries. consumption of harmful substances.
• TSPs are already blocking international spoof calls • The ban covers all packaging forms, including pouches,
coming from Indian landline numbers. pouches and containers.
• This restriction has been imposed for public good. The
77. Which state government company has added the
ban has been imposed under the Food Safety and
maximum transmission lines in 2023-24?
Standards Act 2006.
A. Gujarat B. Uttar Pradesh
80. India's first urban ropeway in ________will be ready
C. Maharashtra D. Madhya Pradesh by August 2024.
• Answer- B. Uttar Pradesh A. Agra B. Prayagraj
• According to the recently released data of the Central C. Varanasi D. Meerut
Electricity Authority, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the
number one state in terms of connecting transmission • Answer- C. Varanasi
lines by state transmission companies in 2023-24. • The first section of India's first urban ropeway project in
• In 2022-23 too, the state of Uttar Pradesh topped the list Varanasi will connect Varanasi Cantonment Railway
of state transmission companies. Station with Rath Yatra by August 2024 under the
'Parvatmala Project'.
• In 2023-24, the state government-owned Uttar Pradesh
Power Transmission Corporation Limited (UPPTCL) • The project, built by World Oceans Engineering in
added 1,460 ckm (circuit kilometres) transmission lines of partnership with Switzerland's Bartholet Machinbau AG,
220kV or more. is designed to handle 96,000 passengers per day,
improving connectivity in congested areas.
• Gujarat was in second place. Gujarat government-run
Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited • This section is an important part of the 3.8-km ropeway
(GETCO) added 898 ckm transmission lines in 2023-24. network in Varanasi, designed to connect the city's
Cantonment railway station to Godaulia Chowk.
78. Where has public sector company GAIL (India)
Limited set up its first green hydrogen plant? 81. Which ministry has inaugurated the Summer Fiesta
2024 at National Bal Bhawan?
A. Chhattisgarh B. Madhya Pradesh
A. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
C. Jharkhand D. Uttar Pradesh
B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
• Answer- B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Ministry of Education
• The first green hydrogen plant of Government of India
owned GAIL (India) Limited has become operational in D. Ministry of Minority Affairs
Vijaypur city of Madhya Pradesh. • Answer- C. Ministry of Education
• This marks the entry of GAIL (India) Limited, India's
• The Ministry of Education inaugurated the month-long
largest natural gas transmission and distribution
"Summer Fiesta 2024" at National Bal Bhavan.
company, into the green fuel business.
• Summer Fiesta is a month-long camp that includes more
• GAIL's first green hydrogen plant in Vijaypur uses a 10 than 30 types of different activities for children ages 5 to
MW Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyser that
16.
has been imported from Canada.
• Summer Fiesta 2024 will be held from May 29 to June 28,
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• During the Summer Fiesta, special workshops and events A. Skyroot Aerospace B. Agnikul Universe
will be held weekly.
C. SFO technologies D. Bellatrix Aerospace
• Sessions on Odissi dance, yoga, calligraphy, music
singing, sports etc. will also be organized. • Answer- C. SFO technologies
• ISRO chief Somnath unveiled the zero-emission initiative
82. On May 29, _________ organized the Cold Chain and
of SFO technologies.
Logistics Summit: Discussion on the Future of Cold
Chain Logistics. • Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief
Somanath unveiled the carbon reduction initiative of SFO
A. NASSCOM Technologies, the flagship company of the NeST Group.
B. Confederation of Indian Industry • The NEST Group's carbon reduction initiative aims to
C. Food Corporation of India reduce emissions by 50 percent by 2035 and achieve net-
zero emissions by 2040.
D. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and
• Around 400 enterprises in the country have benefited
Industry
from the technologies developed by ISRO for its various
• Answer- D. Federation of Indian Chambers of missions.
Commerce and Industry • The Indian space sector is expected to become a USD 9-10
• Cold Chain and Logistics Summit organized by FICCI in billion business in the next 5-10 years from the current
New Delhi. USD 2 billion.
• On May 29, the Federation of Indian Chambers of 85. A leopard cat has been spotted for the first time in
Commerce and Industry (FICCI) will organise the Cold Pench Tiger Reserve of which state on May, 2024?
Chain and Logistics Summit: Discussion on the Future of
Cold Chain Logistics. A. Telangana B. Karnataka

• The objective of this summit is to promote collaboration C. Maharashtra D. Madhya Pradesh

and innovation in developing an integrated, sustainable • Answer- C. Maharashtra
and efficient cold chain ecosystem for India's perishable
goods industry. • A leopard cat, scientifically known as Prionelurus
bengalensis, was spotted in Maharashtra's Pench Tiger
• The discussion focused on the development of Reserve, making its first appearance there.
sustainable infrastructure to increase energy efficiency,
reduce waste, and maintain the integrity and safety of • This felid species living in the wild is recognized for its
temperature-sensitive items in supply chain leopard-like hair.
management. • A total of 15 species of felids are found in India,
accounting for more than 40 percent of the global felins
83. Chhattisgarh's first 15 MW floating solar plant will
diversity.
be set up by ___________.
• Out of the total felid species present in India, 10 are small
A. Salem Steel Plant B. Bhilai Steel Plant felids, which is the highest globally.
C. Visakhapatnam Steel Plant 86. Indian pavilion inaugurated at Cannes Film Festival
2024, where is it being organized?
D. Rourkela Steel Plant
1. If a person is summoned by the Special Court
• Answer- B. Bhilai Steel Plant
designated under the PMLA, it cannot be said that he
• Chhattisgarh's first 15 MW floating solar plant will be set is in custody.
up by Bhilai Steel Plant.
2. This decision is based on an appeal filed by
• Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) will set up Chhattisgarh's first 15 Tarsem Lal against the ED.
megawatt (MW) floating solar project in its Maroda-1
reservoir. A. 1 only B. 2 only
• This will help improve its carbon footprint. The steel C. 1 and 2 D. None of the above
plant is working on various projects to reduce its carbon
• Answer- C. 1 and 2
emissions, conserve energy and promote renewable
energy. • The court imposed limits on the ED's power to arrest the
• This solar plant in Chhattisgarh will generate about 34.26 PMLA accused.
million units of electricity annually. • The Supreme Court ruled that the Enforcement
Directorate (ED) does not have the jurisdiction to arrest
• The project is expected to reduce BSP's CO2 emissions by
the accused after the special court took cognisance of the
28,330 tonnes annually.
charge sheet filed under the Prevention of Money
84. ISRO chief Somnath unveiled ____________'s zero Laundering Act (PMLA).
emission initiative.

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• If a person is summoned by a special court designated • On April 30, the Badminton World Federation allotted
under the PMLA, it cannot be said that he is in custody. the hosting rights of the 2025 BWF World Junior
Therefore, the accused need not apply for bail. Championships to Guwahati.
• The top court said the ED will have to make a separate • India's image as one of the leading hubs of world
application for the man's custody after he appears before badminton will get a further boost.
the court. • The prestigious tournament, which India will host for the
• The Supreme Court ruling limited the ED's power to second time, will be held at the state-of-the-art National
arrest persons who were not detained during the Centre of Excellence.
investigation phase under the PMLA. • The prestigious tournament, which India will host for the
• The decision is based on an appeal filed by Tarsem Lal second time, will be held at the state-of-the-art National
against the ED, challenging the denial of anticipatory bail Centre of Excellence.
by the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
90. Who was recently awarded the title of Grandmaster
by the International Chess Federation?
3. Sports
A. Nihal Sarin B. Koneru Humpy
87. Which club has won the 2023-24 League-1 season
title? C. Rameshbabu Praggnanand
A. Augsburg B. Paris Saint-Germain D. Vaishali Ramesh Babu
C. Dortmund D. Mainz
• Answer- D. Vaishali Ramesh Babu
• Answer- B. Paris Saint-Germain • The International Chess Federation has awarded the title
• Paris Saint-Germain Football Club has been confirmed as of Grandmaster to India's young chess player Vaishali
the champions of the 2023-24 Ligue-1 season. Ramesh Babu. Chennai's Vaishali Rameshbabu has
become India's 84th Grandmaster.
• It was the club's record 12th Ligue 1 title. Paris Saint-
Germain has won three titles in a row and has won eight • Vaishali is the third Indian woman GM after Koneru
titles Ligue 1 in the last 10 years. Humpy and Harika Dronavalli.
• Paris Saint-Germain was crowned champion after losing • Vaishali had achieved the 2500 ELO points required for a
3-2 to their nearest rival Monaco's Lyon club. grandmaster at the Lobregate Open tournament in Spain
• Paris Saint-Germain now has an unassailable 12-point last year.
lead over its nearest rival Monaco. • Vaishali achieved this feat by defeating Turkey's FM
tamer Tariq Celebes (2238 ratings).
88. Who has been appointed as the captain of the Indian
men's cricket team for the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup? 91. The official anthem of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup
2024 'Out of the World' was announced by the ICC.
A. Virat Kohli B. Rohit Sharma Where will this World Cup be played?
C. Suryakumar Yadav D. Hardik Pandya A. West Indies B. United States
• Answer- B. Rohit Sharma C. Both A and B D. none of these
• The five-member Senior Men's Cricket Selection
• Answer- C. Both A and B
Committee, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, announced the 15-
member Indian squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 Cricket • The official anthem of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup
World Cup. 2024 'Out of the World' was announced by the
• The 9th ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup will be held International Cricket Council (ICC).
from 1-29 June 2024. • It is created by Grammy-winning artist Sean Paul and
• It is being co-hosted by the West Indies and the United Soca superstar Case.
States. • With just 30 days left for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup
2024 to begin, the release of the anthem sets the stage for
• Nine of the 15 players selected, including captain Rohit
the biggest cricket carnival exhibition ever.
Sharma and Virat Kohli, played in the 2022 ICC T20
World Cup. In this World Cup, India was out of • The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 will be held in which
competition after losing to England in the semi-finals. 20 international teams will play 55 matches in the West
Indies and USA from June 1-29.
89. Which city of India has been declared as the host city
of the BWF World Junior Championships in 2025? 92. Which country's men's team defeated Indonesia 3-1
to win their 11th Thomas Cup?
A. Guwahati B. Kolkata
A. Japan B. India
C. Bhubaneswar D. Mumbai
C. China D. South Korea
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• Answer- C. China • Real Madrid, also known as Los Blancos, is leading the
2023-24 La Liga season with 87 points, with four more
• China won a remarkable victory in the final of the matches to be played.
Thomas and Uber Cups. The Chinese men's team
defeated Indonesia 3-1 to win their 11th Thomas Cup. • La Liga, or Campeonato Nacional de Liga de Primera
División, is a professional men's club-based football
• China's He Ji Ting, and Ren Xiang Yu defeated competition in Spain. It is the highest ranked domestic
Indonesia's Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and Bagas football tournament in the country. It started in 1929 with
Maulana in the final. 10 teams.
• China won its first Thomas Cup in 2018 by defeating • La Liga is one of the most popular professional club-
Japan. based football tournaments in the world.
• The Chinese women's team also won their 16th Uber Cup • Currently, 20 teams participate in La Liga. Each team
title by defeating Indonesia 3-0 in the final. plays against the other team twice. The team with the
93. Mumbai City FC defeated Mohun Bagan Super Giant most points is crowned the champion of La Liga.
3-1 and won their _______ Indian Super League (ISL) 96. Who has won the Formula 1 2024 Miami Grand Prix?
2023-24 final.
A. Lando Norris B. Max Verstappen
A. 3rd B. 1st
C. Lewis Hamilton D. Carlos Sainz
C. 4th D. 2nd
• Answer- A. Lando Norris
• Answer- D. 2nd
• 24-year-old British Formula 1 (F1) driver Lando Norris
• Mumbai City FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant 3-1. finally won his first F1 title by winning the Miami Grand
• With this, Mumbai City FC won their second Indian Prix held at the Miami International Autodrome, located
Super League (ISL) 2023-24 final. in the city of Miami, Florida state of the United States.
• Jorge Pereyra Diaz, Jacob Wottjas and Bipin Singh scored • He also broke the F1 dominance of Red Bulls teammate
for Mumbai City FC. Max Westappen, who has won four of the six races of the
• Jason Cummings scored for Mohun Bagan Super Giant. 2024 F1 season so far.
• Mohun Bagan's Dimitrios Petratos shot from a distance in • Lando Norris, who is currently with McLaren's team,
the 44th minute to dodge Mumbai City goalkeeper made his debut on the F1 circuit at the Australian Grand
(Phurba Lachenpa). Prix in 2019. Prior to the 2024 Miami Grand Prix win, he
finished second eight times in his career.
94. Which country will host the ICC Women's T20 World
• In his 110th Grand Prix in Miami, he eventually won his
Cup 2024?
first F1 race title.
A. England B. India • The Miami Grand Prix was won by McLaren's Lando
C. Australia D. Bangladesh Norris and Red Bull's Max Verstappen finished second.
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was in third place and Carlos
• Answer- D. Bangladesh Sainz of Ferrari was in fourth place.
• The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced
97. Iga Swiatek, who won the 2024 Madrid Open tennis
the schedule of the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup
women's singles title, belongs to which country?
2024.
• This will be the ninth edition of the Women's T20 World A. Russia B. Australia
Cup which will be held in Bangladesh between October 3 C. Serbia D. Poland
and 20.
• Answer- D. Poland
• The Indian cricket team will face arch-rivals Pakistan on
October 6. • World No.1 female tennis players Iga Swiatek and
Andrey Rublev won the women's and men's singles titles
• The captain of Team India is Harmanpreet Kaur.
at the 2024 Madrid Open respectively.
95. Which team has won the La Liga title of the 2023-24 • It was the first Madrid Open title for Poland's Iga
season? Swiatek, while it was the second Madrid Open title for
A. Atletico Madrid B. Valencia Andrey Rublev.
• The Spanish pair of Sara Soribes and Christina Buxa
C. FC Barcelona D. Real Madrid
defeated Barbora Krejcikova (Czech Republic) and Laura
• Answer- D. Real Madrid Siegmund (Germany) to win their maiden WTA 1000
• Spanish football club Real Madrid has won the 36th La title.
Liga 2023-24 season title by defeating Cadiz 3-0. • It was the first time in the history of the Madrid Open
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• The Madrid Open tennis was held from 22 April to 5 May • Earlier, the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) had
2024 in Madrid, the capital of Spain. provisionally suspended him after he refused to undergo
• The Madrid Open was a 1000-competition, meaning that a doping test.
the winners of the men's and women's titles would • However, in a surprise judgement, the Sports Authority
receive 1000 ranking points. of India (SAI) sanctioned around Rs 9 lakh for Bajrang's
overseas training despite knowing about NADA's
98. How many medals did the Indian contingent win in
decision.
the ASBC Asian Under-22 and Youth Boxing
Championship held in Astana, Kazakhstan? 101. Who has become the first Indian bowler to take 350
wickets in T20 format?
A. 14 medals B. 43 medals
A. Hardik Pandya B. Rishabh Pant
C. 17 medals D. 12 medals
C. Kuldeep Yadav D. Yuzvendra Chahal
• Answer- B. 43 medals
• The Indian contingent won 43 medals at the ASBC Asian • Answer- D. Yuzvendra Chahal
U-22 and Youth Boxing Championship in Astana, • Yuzvendra Chahal created history by becoming the first
Kazakhstan. Indian bowler to claim 350 wickets in T20 cricket during
• The Indian contingent won 12 gold, 14 silver and 17 the Indian Premier League (IPL).
bronze medals in both the categories. • His exceptional skills and consistency have led him to
• On May 7, the Indian U-22 team finished with 21 medals this remarkable milestone, cementing his reputation as
including 7 gold, 5 silver and 9 bronze medals. one of the premier spinners in the game.
• On May 6, the youth section finished with 22 medals • Chahal's achievement underlines his significant impact in
including 5 gold, 9 silver and 8 bronze medals. the T20 format, where his skills and variations have
troubled batsmen around the world.
• After hosts Kazakhstan, who won 48 medals, India
finished with the second most medals. 102. At the annual FIFA Congress, which country won the
bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup?
99. How many medals did India win at the Asian Open
Pickleball Championships? A. Netherlands B. Brazil
A. Six B. Five C. Belgium D. France
C. Eight D. Seven • Answer- B. Brazil
• Answer- B. Five • At the annual FIFA Congress, Brazil won the bid to host
the 2027 Women's World Cup.
• The Asian Open Pickleball Championship has been held
in Vietnam. • Brazil will be the first South American country to host the
tournament.
• India won five medals, including three gold and two
bronze medals, in the Asian Open Pickleball • Brazil beat Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany's bid.
Championship. Brazil won with 119 votes, while 78 votes were cast for
the combined European entry.
• In the final of the mixed doubles intermediate 35+
category, Sachin Pahwa and Priyanka Chhabra defeated • Brazil scored 4.0 out of 5 in the FIFA rating, while
Ruben Helberg and Chitalda Hemasi by 11-9, 5-11, 11-9 Belgium-Netherlands-Germany received 3.7 points.
to win the gold medal. 103. Who among the following has won the gold medal in
• The pair of Isha Lakhani and Pei Chuan Cao won the the Elorda Cup 2024 in Kazakhstan?
gold medal in the women's doubles open category. A. Nikhat Zareen B. Victoria Graxieva
• The pair of Isha Lakhani and Pei Chuan Cao defeated
C. Anamika Manisha D. Kapil Sibal
Dang Kim Ngan and Tyek Ke to win the gold medal.
• Answer- A. Nikhat Zareen
100. Which Indian wrestler has been banned by the
global governing body of wrestling? • Nikhat Zareen has won a gold medal at the Elorda Cup
2024 in Kazakhstan.
A. Bajrang Punia B. Deepak Kumar
• Another boxer Minakshi also won a gold medal in the
C. Jitendra Kumar D. Vijay Dahiya same event in Astana, Kazakhstan.
• Answer- A. Bajrang Punia • Nikhat won over Zazira Urkabayeva of Kazakhstan in
• Recently, the United World Wrestling (UWW), the global the women's 52kg category.
governing body of wrestling, has suspended Indian star • Minakshi defeated another boxer Rahmonova Saidhon of
wrestler Bajrang Punia till the end of this year, 31 Uzbekistan in the women's 48kg category.
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104. Who has topped the Forbes list of highest-paid • On May 20, India's para-athlete Deepti Jeevanji set a
athletes for the fourth time? world record of 55.06 seconds in the women's 400m T20
category at the ongoing Para Athletics World
A. Cristiano Ronaldo B. Jon Rahm
Championships 2024 in Kobe, Japan.
C. Neymar D. Lionel Messi • Jiwanji won the gold medal in the women's 400m T20
• Answer- A. Cristiano Ronaldo category with a time of 55.06 seconds.
• Cristiano Ronaldo has been declared the highest paid • He broke American Brina Clark's world record of 55.12
athlete for the fourth time. seconds set during the edition of the championships in
Paris last year.
• Cristiano Ronaldo tops the Forbes list of highest-paid
athletes for the fourth time. • In the World Para Athletics Championships, Turkey's
Iseel Onder was second with 55.19 seconds and Ecuador's
• He became the world's highest-paid athlete after joining
Lizancela Angulo was third with 56.68 seconds.
Saudi Arabia's Al-Nasr.
• According to the Forbes list, Ronaldo earned $260 million 107. Who has won the third Italian Open title in women's
in the last 12 months, including $200 million from his category?
club contract with Al-Nassr and $60 million from off-field A. Iga Swiatek B. Jessica Pegula
income.
C. Elena Rybakina D. Aryna Sabalenka
• Spanish golfer Jon Rahm secured the second spot on
Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes. • Answer- A. Iga Swiatek

105. Who has won the men's doubles title of the 2024 • Iga Swiatek won her third Italian Open title.
Thailand Open Badminton Championships? • Iga Swiatek defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-3 in the final
to win her third Italian Open title.
A. Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy
• After Serena Williams, Swiatek became the first woman
B. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty to win the Madrid and Rome titles. This is the 21st title of
C. Sai Praneeth and Sameer Verma Iga Swiatek's career.
D. Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi Ki • Germany's Alexander Zverev won the men's title by
defeating Chile's Nicolas Jarry 6-4, 7-5.
• Answer- B. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
108. The Indian contingent finished with 12 medals in the
Elorda Cup held in Kazakhstan. Elorda Cup is related
• Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the to which sport?
men's doubles final at the Thailand Open 2024.
A. Archery B. Tennis
• On May 19, they defeated the Chinese pair of Chen Bo
Yang and Liu Yi in the badminton final. C. Boxing D. Cricket
• In 2019, Satwik and Chirag won their first • Answer- C. Boxing
Superseries/Super 500 level title.
• Two-time world champions Nikhat Zareen and Minakshi
• After this win, Satwik-Chirag is also set to achieve the won two gold medals for India in the third Elorda Cup
World No. 1 ranking again. 2024.
• This is Satwik and Chirag's second title of 2024 after • The Indian contingent finished the Elorda Cup with 12
winning the French Open in March. medals - 2 gold, 2 silver and 8 bronze medals.
• The badminton tournament was held from 14th to 19th • The 3rd Elorda Cup was held in Astana, the capital of
May 2024 at the Nimibutra Stadium in Bangkok, Kazakhstan.
Thailand.
• A 21-member boxing contingent was sent by the Boxing
106. On May 20, Indian para-athlete Deepthi Jeevanji set a Federation of India to participate in the third Elorda Cup.
world record of ____ seconds in the women's 400m • India's No.1 woman boxer Nikhat Zareen (52kg category)
T20 category at the Para Athletics World defeated Kazakhstan's Zazira Urkabayeva in the final to
Championships 2024 in Kobe, Japan. clinch her gold medal at the Elroda Cup.
A. 55.14 B. 55.12 • In another final, Minakshi from Hisar, Haryana defeated
C. 55.06 D. 55.09 20-year-old Saidakhon Rakhmonova of Uzbekistan by 4-1
in the 48 kg category to win the first gold medal in the
• Answer- C. 55.06 competition for India.
• Deepthi Jeevanji created a world record by winning a 109. India finishes first Asian Relay Championship with
gold medal at the World Para Athletics Championships. three medals. Where was the 1st Asian Relay
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A. Sri Lanka B. Bangladesh 112. Mariyappan Thangavelu won which medal at the
World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan?
C. Nepal D. Thailand
A. Gold Medal B. Silver Medal
• Answer- D. Thailand
• The Indian athletic contingent finished with three medals C. Bronze medal D. none of these
– one gold and two silver – in the first Asian Relay • Answer- A. Gold Medal
Championships.
• Two-time Paralympic medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu
• The first Asian Relay Championships was held on 20 and of Tamil Nadu jumped 1.88m in the men's T63 high jump
21 May 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. event to win his first gold medal at the World Para
• The championship was also a chance for Asian athletes to Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan on Tuesday.
qualify for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, starting on • They produced a strong performance in Tuesday's high
26 July 2024. jump event, beating the American pair of Ezra French
• 16 Asian countries, including China and Japan, and Sam Grewe to win the world title.
participated in the Bangkok competition. • The jump also broke Sharad Kumar's previous
• India's mixed relay team won the gold medal in the championship record of 1.83m.
4x400m event. 113. Which football club has won the 2023-24 UEFA
• With a new national record of 3 minutes 14.1 seconds, the Europa League?
Indian team of Muhammad Ajmal, Jyothika Sri Dandi,
A. Bayer Leverkusen B. Mohun Bagan
Amoj Jacob and Subha Venkatesan won the gold medal.
C. Seville Football Club D. Atalanta BC
110. Which country will host the AFC Women's Asia Cup
2026? • Answer- D. Atalanta BC
A. Malaysia B. India • On 23 May 2024, Italian football club Atalanta BC
captured the trophy for the first time by defeating
C. Australia D. Japan
German football club Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the final of
• Answer- C. Australia the 2023-24 UEFA Europa League played at the Aviva
Stadium in Dublin, Republic of Ireland.
• The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has recently
announced the hosts of the Women's Asian Cup for 2026 • With this defeat, Bayer Leverkusen's record of being
and 2029. invincible in 51 matches was also broken.
• The Australians, who co-hosted the 2023 Women's World • Serie A Italian football club, Atalanta BC, was playing its
Cup with New Zealand, will stage the Women's Asian first European final. This was Bayer Leverkusen's third
Cup for the second time after joining the AFC in 2006, European final, in which he has won one and lost two.
hosting the final later that year. • The Europa League is organised by the European football
• The tournament will be hosted by Australia in 2026 and governing body UEFA. It is considered the second most
Uzbekistan in 2029. prestigious football tournament for European
professional football clubs after the Champions League.
• The AFC Executive Committee announced this at its
meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand. 114. Who launched the Let's Move India 'Let's Move'
campaign to motivate everyone to move forward?
111. Who created a new world record in the women's 40
kg 'Clean and Jerk' category in May 2024 and won the A. International Cricket Council
gold medal at the 2024 IWF World Youth
B. Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh
Championships?
A. Preetismita Bhoi B. Kamya Karthikeyan C. International Boxing Association
C. Anil Chauhan D. Gopi Thotakura D. International Olympic Committee
• Answer- A. Preetismita Bhoi • Answer- D. International Olympic Committee
• Preetismita Bhoi has become the first weightlifter from • The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has
India to win the title with a clean and jerk world record. launched 'Let's Move India'.
• She won the women's 40kg title at the World Youth • It is an initiative to inspire the public to celebrate the
Championships in Lima (Peru). athletes participating in the upcoming Olympic Games in
• Preetismita hails from Odisha. Preetismita lifted 57kg in Paris.
snatch and 76kg in clean and jerk. • Through a digital challenge on social media, the
• This was 1kg better than the world record of 75kg set five campaign invites people from all over the country to join
years ago. in.
• She won the women's 40kg crown with a total of 133kg.

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• Youth can participate in a number of regional school • Dipa Karmakar won the gold medal by scoring an
events in honor of Olympic Day on June 23. average of 13.566 points. Kim Son-hyang of Democratic
• People are urged to either design their own celebrations People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) won the silver
or emulate their favourite athlete's celebrations. medal with 13.466 points and North Korea's Jo Kyong-
byel won the bronze medal with 12.966 points.
115. Which former Pakistani cricket player has been
• She won her first international medal-bronze medal at
appointed as the brand ambassador of the 9th ICC
the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Men's T20 Cricket World Cup 2024?
• Dipa was awarded India's highest sporting award, the
A. Jos Buttler B. Younis Khan Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (now Major Dhyan
C. Shahid Afridi D. Lasith Malinga Chand Khel Ratna Award), in 2016.

• Answer- C. Shahid Afridi 118. Who has become the first England player to score
3,000 T201 runs?
• The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed
Pakistan's Shahid Afridi as the brand ambassador of the A. John Inglis B. Jos Buttler
upcoming 9th ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The World C. Glenn Maxwell D. Matthew Wade
Cup is being co-hosted by the West Indies and the United
States from 1 to 29 June 2024. • Answer- B. Jos Buttler
• Shahid Afridi joins Indian Yuvraj Singh, West Indies' • Jos Buttler achieved a big achievement by scoring 84 runs
Chris Gayle and Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt. in the second T20 International match against Pakistan.
• As brand ambassadors, they will promote the World Cup • Jos Buttler completed three thousand runs in T20
event, participate in T20 World Cup matches, and International cricket during this period.
participate in several events to promote the cricket game • Butler became the first English cricketer to complete three
within the United States. thousand runs in T20 International cricket. England
116. Which team has won the 17th Indian Premier League defeated Pakistan by 23 runs in the second T20
title? International match.

A. Chennai Super Kings B. Kolkata Knight Riders • He is the ninth highest run-scorer in T201 cricket.
• The record of scoring the most runs in T20 International
C. Mumbai Indians D. Sunrisers Hyderabad
cricket is recorded in the name of India's batsman Virat
• Answer- B. Kolkata Knight Riders Kohli. Kohli scored 4037 runs in 117 T20 Internationals at
an average of 51.75 and a strike rate of 138.15.
• The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) cricket team defeated
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by eight wickets in the final 119. Who became the second-highest run-scorer in T20
of the 17th IPL to win their third Indian Premier League surpassing Rohit Sharma by scoring 3987 runs in 111
(IPL) title. innings?
• The final was played on 26 May 2024 at the MA A. Mehidy Hasan B. Virat Kohli
Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
C. Babar Azam D. Mohammad Rizwan
• Led by Shreyas Iyer and under the guidance of former
Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir, the KKR team • Answer- C. Babar Azam
performed strongly in the final, easily defeating the SRH • Babar Azam scored 3987 runs in 111 innings to surpass
team by eight wickets. This was KKR's third IPL trophy. Rohit Sharma to become the second-highest run-scorer in
Earlier, KKR won it in 2012 and 2014. T20.
117. Dipa Karmakar became the first Indian gymnast to • Babar scored 26 off 26 balls in Pakistan's recent T20
win a gold medal at the Asian Championships. He against England, although his team could not secure the
belongs to which state? win.
A. Karnataka B. Sikkim • Virat Kohli remains the highest run-scorer ahead of Babar
and Rohit in T20 with 4037 runs.
C. Tamil Nadu D. Tripura
• There is now a gap of just 50 runs between Kohli and
• Answer- D. Tripura Babar.
• Tripura's Dipa Karmakar became the first Indian • Babar is the second highest run-scorer in the shortest
gymnast to win a gold medal at the Asian format of the game.
Championships.
120. Who won the Monaco Grand Prix 2024 title in May
• Dipa won the gold medal in the women's vault 2024?
individual final at the Asian Women's Artistic
Gymnastics Championships 2024 in Tashkent, A. Carlos Sainz B. Charles Leclerc
Uzbekistan on 26 May 2024. C. Lewis Hamilton D. Oscar Piastri

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• Answer- B. Charles Leclerc • Answer- B. New Zealand

• Charles Leclerc, driving for Ferrari, made history in 1931 • Veteran New Zealand cricketer Colin Munro has
by becoming the first Monegasque driver to win the announced his retirement from international cricket,
Monaco Grand Prix, breaking a 92-year drought since ending his 123-match career with the Black Caps. The
Louis Chiron. New Zealand cricket team is also called the Black Caps.
• Leclerc's victory, his first victory since the 2022 Austrian • Munro has not played international cricket for New
Grand Prix, was achieved after a chaotic race that Zealand since the New Zealand Cricket Board did not
included two standing starts and several first-lap clashes. include him in the central contract in 2020.
• He led the race from pole position, with McLaren's Oscar • Munro announced his retirement after not being selected
Piastri finishing second 7.1 seconds behind, and Ferrari's in the New Zealand squad for the 9th ICC Men's T20
Carlos Sainz taking third place. World Cup. The 9th ICC Men's T20 World Cup will be
held in the West Indies and the United States from June 1
121. India won 7 medals at the Asian Arm-wrestling
to 29, 2024.
Championships 2024. Where was this championship
held? • However, Munro will continue to play in the franchise
T20 cricket league. He also captained Brisbane Heat
A. Tashkent B. Tokyo during the Australian Big Bash League last year.
C. Dhaka D. Vienna 124. Who has won the 30th Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey
• Answer- A. Tashkent Trophy 2024?
• The Indian Arm-wrestles performed creditably in the A. Nepal B. Bangladesh
recently concluded Asian Arm-wrestling Championship C. Pakistan D. Japan
by winning seven medals-one gold and six bronze.
• The Asian Arm-wrestling Championship was held in • Answer- D. Japan
Tashkent, Uzbekistan. • Japan won its maiden Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Trophy
• Shrimat Jha was the best performer for India at the Asian by defeating Pakistan 4-1 in a penalty shootout in the
Arm-wrestling Championship 2024. He won the only final. The final was played on 11 May 2024 at the Azlan
gold medal for India in the left-arm para category. He Shah Stadium in the city of Ipoh, Malaysia.
later added another medal-bronze to his medal tally in • The Japanese men's hockey team defeated Pakistan to
the right-hand para category. win their maiden Sultan Azlan Shah Trophy. The match
• April 20 is celebrated as World Claw Wrestling Day ended 2–2 after the scheduled time of the match ended in
every year by the World Arm Wrestling Federation. Arm- the final. After that, Japan defeated Pakistan 4-1 in the
wrestling is not an Olympic sport. decisive penalty shootout.
• The Pakistani team, also popularly known as the Green
122. Who has been selected for the ICC Men's Player of
Shirts, was participating in Azlan Shah's final for the 10th
the Month award for April 2024?
time. She last played the final in 2011, which she lost to
A. Amy Hunter B. Muhammad Waseem Australia. Pakistan has won the Sultan Azlan Shah
Trophy three times so far.
C. Yashasvi Jaiswal D. Hayley Matthews
• Six teams, Japan, Pakistan, Canada, South Korea, New
• Answer- B. Muhammad Waseem Zealand, and the host team, Malaysia, participated in the
• The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced 2024 event.
the winners of the ICC Player of the Month award for • Japan won the trophy, Pakistan finished second.
April 2024. Malaysia was third, followed by New Zealand, South
• UAE captain and opener Muhammad Waseem has been Korea and Canada in the last place
adjudged the ICC Men's Player of the Month for his
125. Where is the Senior National Sailing Championship
remarkable run-scoring exploits in which UAE won the
2024 being organized?
ACC Premier Cup.
• West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has been named A. Cuttack B. Mumbai
the ICC Women's Player of the Month for her exceptional C. Visakhapatnam D. Chennai
all-round performance.
• Answer- B. Mumbai
123. Colin Munro, who announced his retirement from
• The Senior National Sailing Championship 2024 is being
international cricket, belongs to which country?
organized at Mumbai Port.
A. Pakistan B. New Zealand • It is being organized by the Indian Naval Watermanship
C. Bangladesh D. Australia Training Centre (INWTC), Mumbai from 12 to 18 May
2024.

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• The Indian Naval Sailing Association (INSA) is also • He has taken 700 wickets in 187 Test matches – the most
collaborating in this. by any fast bowler in Test history.
• 82 participants from 10 leading sailing clubs from across 129. Who became the first Indian female table tennis
the country have registered for the event. player to enter the top 25 rankings?
126. Who became the first Indian to win a medal at the
A. Karman Thandi B. Ankita Raina
Asian Trampoline Gymnastics Championships?
C. Manika Batra D. Rushmi Chakraborty
A. Kripali Patel B. Madhusudan Saha
• Answer- C. Manika Batra
C. Srishti Khandagale D. Sunita Sharma
• Manika Batra became the first Indian woman table tennis
• Answer- C. Srishti Khandagale
player to enter the top 25 rankings.
• Indian gymnast Srishti Khandagale won a silver medal at • India's female table tennis player Manika Batra became
the Asian Trampoline Gymnastics Championships. the first Indian woman to enter the top 25 in the world
• India's Srishti Khandagle became the first Indian to win a women's singles rankings.
medal at the Asian Trampoline Gymnastics • Following the success of the Saudi Smash, Manika Batra
Championships. rose to a career-best ranking of 24.
• She won a silver medal in the women's individual age • He also equalled G Sathyan's five-year-old record for the
group category at the 6th Asian Trampoline Gymnastics highest rank achieved by an Indian in singles table
Championships. tennis.
• Kazakhstan's Dolgopolova won the gold while Hong • He won three medals at the 2015 Commonwealth Table
Kong's S Hung won the bronze. Tennis Championships.
127. Who has become the first Indian male wrestler to 130. Who is India's 85th chess grandmaster?
achieve a quota for the Paris Olympics 2024?
A. Dronavalli Harika B. R. Vaishali
A. Deepak Dahiya B. Aman Sehrawat
C. P. Shyamnikhil D. Manuel Aaron
C. Bajrang Punia D. Vivek Chopra
• Answer- C. P. Shyamnikhil
• Answer- B. Aman Sehrawat
• Tamil Nadu's P Shyamnikhil became India's 85th chess
• Aman Sehrawat has become the first Indian male Grandmaster (GM).
wrestler to secure a quota for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
• The 31-year-old chess genius, who started his career at
• Asian champion Sehrawat secured the Paris quota in the the age of eight, finally achieved his third and final GM
men's 57kg freestyle category at the World Wrestling norm at the 2024 Dubai Police Masters chess tournament.
Olympic Qualifiers in Istanbul, Türkiye.
• Before the start of the Dubai Police Master chess
• A total of 14 Indian wrestlers featured in the qualifiers tournament, Shyamnikhil needed just one win and eight
from May 9 to 12. Aman secured an Olympic 2024 quota draws to earn the coveted GM title.
in the 57kg category, which is India's first quota in the
men's freestyle category for the Paris 2024 Olympics. • Shyamnikhil had earned the required 2500 ELO rating
points and two GM norms in 2012.
• Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Ravi Kumar Dahiya also
failed to make it to the Indian team for the qualifiers. • But they had to wait another 12 years to achieve the
mandatory third GM norm to get GM status. He
128. On May 11, James Anderson announced his eventually achieved his third GM norm at the Dubai
retirement from Test cricket. What country does he Police Masters chess tournament.
play for?
131. Where will the 22nd Asian Team Squash
A. England B. South Africa Championship be held?
C. New Zealand D. Australia A. Paris, France B. Tokyo, Japan
• Answer- A. England C. Vienna, Australia D. Dalian, China
• On May 11, veteran England fast bowler James Anderson • Answer- D. Dalian, China
announced his retirement from Test cricket.
• The Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) has
• Anderson will retire from Test cricket after the first announced the Indian team participating in the 22nd
match of the three-match series against the West Indies at Asian Team Squash Championships.
the prestigious Lord's next summer.
• The 22nd Asian Team Squash Championships will be
• This Test will be played on 10 July. held in Dalian, China from 12 to 16 June 2024.
• In 2003, the 41-year-old Anderson made his Test debut at • The Indian men's team is the reigning Asian team
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• The Indian men's team won their maiden title by winning C. Covishield D. Sputnik-V
the 2022 competition held in Cheongju, South Korea.
• Answer- C. Covishield
• Velavan Senthilkumar will lead the Indian men's team,
• For the first time, UK pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca
and Rathika Seelan will lead the women's team.
admitted in court that its Covid vaccine, Covishield, can
• The Asian Team Squash Championships are held every cause a rare side effect called thrombocytopenia
two years. syndrome (TTS) with thrombosis.
• The first Men's Asian Team Squash Championship was • The AstraZeneca vaccine is being accused of serious
held in 1981 in Karachi, Pakistan and was won by damage and death.
Pakistan.
• To develop Covishield, AstraZeneca has developed the
• The first Women's Asian Team Squash Championships vaccine in collaboration with the University of Oxford.
was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 1986 along with
• Jamie Scott claimed that after being vaccinated in April
the men's team championships.
2021, he developed a blood clot in his body, rendering
132. Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in Federation him unable to work.
Cup 2024, where was it held?
135. Who has developed a 3D-printed dummy ballot unit?
A. Bhubaneswar B. Guwahati
A. IIT Kanpur B. IIT Delhi
C. Patna D. Shimla
C. IIT Guwahati D. IIT Mumbai
• Answer- A. Bhubaneswar
• Answer- C. IIT Guwahati
• On May 15, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won the
• Systematic Voter Education and Electoral Participation of
gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the 27th
Kamrup Election District has partnered with Indian
National Federation Senior Athletics Competition in
Institute of Technology Guwahati to develop an
Bhubaneswar.
inventive 3D-printed dummy ballot unit.
• Neeraj struggled in the early stages of the competition as
• The main purpose of the 3D-printed dummy ballot unit is
he finished second after three rounds.
to inform citizens, mainly first-time voters and senior
• He took the lead in the fourth round with an effort of citizens, about the voting process.
82.27m.
• This dummy ballot unit was made using 3D printing
• Last time, Neeraj Chopra competed in the domestic technology and biodegradable material PLA derived
competition in the same event in 2021, when he won the from corn starch.
gold medal with a throw of 87.80m.
• It was made by researchers from IIT Guwahati in just 48
133. Which famous footballer of India has announced his hours. The dummy ballot seeks maximum voter
retirement from international football? participation by providing hands-on experience.
A. Lalengmawia Ralte B. Sunil Chhetri • It has unique interactive elements such as sound and
light output indicators to assist users during the voting
C. Manvir Singh D. Sahal Abdul Samad process.
• Answer- B. Sunil Chhetri
136. ISRO study finds possibility of water ice in
• India's most famous footballer Sunil Chhetri has __________'s polar crater.
announced his retirement from international football.
A. Jupiter B. Moon
• The FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Kuwait in
Kolkata on June 6 will be his last match for the national C. Saturn D. Mars
team. • Answer- B. Moon
• Chhetri started his game with Mohun Bagan in 2002. • ISRO study has found the possibility of water-ice in the
Chhetri's international debut came in 2005 when he Moon's polar crater.
scored his first goal against Pakistan.
• A study by ISRO scientists has found evidence of the
• Born on August 3, 1984 in Secunderabad, Andhra possibility of water-ice in the moon's polar crater.
Pradesh, Sunil Chhetri inherited football. Her father
• Scientists at ISRO's Space Applications Centre (SAC) in
played for the Indian Army and mother Sushila played
collaboration with researchers from IIT Kanpur,
for the Nepal national team.
University of Southern California, Jet Propulsion
Laboratory and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad conducted a study
4. Science & Technology
titled 'Accessibility and origin of water ice on the moon'.
134. AstraZeneca admitted that its Covid vaccine could • It has been published in the International Society for
cause ________ rare side effects. Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Journal.
A. Novavax B. Covaxin

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137. Which IIT has been awarded a patent on an • A microprocessor chip to be designed, owned and
indigenously developed compact inverter? marketed in India will be released in the market very
soon. It will soon power smart electronic devices.
A. IIT Delhi B. IIT Varanasi
• The price of the chip is likely to be 30 percent lower than
C. IIT Mumbai D. IIT Patna other chips in the same segment.
• Answer- D. IIT Patna 140. Which country launched its first lunar mission,
• The Indian Institute of Technology-Patna (IIT Patna) has iCube-Qamar, in collaboration with China in May
been awarded a patent on an indigenously developed 2024?
lightweight, compact and easy-to-carry inverter from the
A. Bangladesh B. Nepal
Patent Office, Government of India.
• IIT Patna will have copyright on commercial use of this C. Pakistan D. Thailand
technology for 20 years. • Answer- C. Pakistan
• The inverter, developed for the first time in the country, • Pakistan's first lunar mission, iCube-Qamar, was
will also be available for sale to the public from next launched jointly by Pakistan's Institute of Space
month. Technology (IST), SUPARCO and China's SJTU
• With the launch of lithium-ion battery integrated inverter (Shanghai Jiao Tong University) as part of China's
in the market, people will get a lot of ease. Chang'e-6 mission.
• Through this, Mann has gifted the country with a battery • This cooperation underlines the growing partnership
management system and lithium battery-operated between Pakistan and China in space exploration.
suitcase inverter that works even in 19-degree • Pakistan's space agency, Space and Upper Atmosphere
temperature. Research Commission (Suparco) has developed the ICUB
138. The first India-made semiconductor chips will be (Intelligent Compact Ubiquitus BI) satellite, which
introduced by the ______ in global markets in early weighs about 7 kg.
2025. 141. Globally, AstraZeneca withdrew its Covid vaccine
A. Intel B. Micron ________.

C. Qualcomm D. Nvidia A. Covaxin B. Sputnik-V

• Answer- B. Micron C. Vaxzeveria D. Covishield

• The first India-made semiconductor chips will be • Answer- C. Vaxzeveria
produced from Micron Technology's packaging facility in • Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has decided to
Sanand, Gujarat in the first half of 2025. withdraw its Covid-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria.
• Most of the chips made in Sanand will be exported, • AstraZeneca has made this decision due to the plethora
potentially making the facility a major player in the of new vaccine options.
global semiconductor market.
• Recently AstraZeneca for the first time believed that its
• The chips will be used for data centers, smartphones, vaccine can cause thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS)
notebooks, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. with thrombosis.
• However, the specific allocation of chips will be • It is the first company to accept clinical trial reports
determined closer to the final production stage based on revealing adverse effects of the vaccine.
factors such as demand dynamics, pricing considerations,
and customer requirements. 142. NHAI is exploring cutting-edge technology for self-
healing roads. Which of the following statements is
139. Who among the following launched the first correct?
indigenously designed microcontroller chip?
1. It will enable the roads to repair themselves by
A. NXP Semiconductor B. Intel Corporation Limited applying a unique kind of asphalt.
C. Mindgrove Technologies. D. Micron 2. Steel fiber and epoxy capsule will be added to this
Technologies asphalt to heal minor fractures and prevent water
• Answer- C. Mindgrove Technologies leakage.

• Mindgrove Technologies launched the first indigenously A. 1 only B. 2 only

designed microcontroller chip. C. 1 and 2 D. None of these
• IIT Madras-incubated startup Mindgrove Technologies
• Answer- C. 1 and 2
has launched the country's first commercial, high-
performance SoC (System on Chip). It has been named
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• To revolutionize road maintenance, the National • Dr. Vinay Sharma was a Project Leader in the
Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is exploring Department of Management Studies at IIT.
cutting-edge technology for self-healing roads.
145. The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying,
• This cutting-edge approach will enable the roads to Government of India has signed an agreement with
improve themselves through the application of the whom for vaccine cold chain management?
unprecedented asphalt variant.
A. WHO B. UNDP
• This will enable self-healing of roads using a unique type
of asphalt. C. World Bank D. Tata Group
• Steel fibers and epoxy capsules are added to this asphalt • Answer- B. UNDP
to heal minor fractures and prevent water leakage.
• The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
• Heat will be applied to the steel fiber to repair roads (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and
through the induction machine, which will melt and re- Dairying has signed an MoU with United Nations
bind the asphalt. Development Programme (UNDP), India for digitization
• Self-healing roads will be a way to tackle potholes, which of vaccine cold chain management, capacity building and
are one of the leading causes of traffic accidents and communication scheme.
fatalities in India. • This strategic partnership aims to enhance digitization of
143. The WHO has prequalified the second vaccine for vaccine cold chain management, capacity building and
the _________ known as TAK-003, made by Japanese communication planning in India.
drugmaker Takeda Pharmaceuticals. • In particular, UNDP and DAHD will jointly work on
strengthening animal health with a One Health approach
A. Corona B. Malaria
at the Centre.
C. Dengue D. AIDS • The move will contribute to the creation of a digital
• Answer- C. Dengue future by UNDP India through digitization of cold chain
and remote temperature monitoring. This will ensure
• The second dengue vaccine made by Japanese that vaccines are stored in adequate temperatures of the
drugmaker Takeda Pharmaceuticals has been prescribed range of 2-8°C which is critical for enhancing
prequalified by the World Health Organization. vaccination coverage and outreach.
• This live-attenuated vaccine, known as TAK-003, • Currently, DAHD is around Rs. 900 crore this year and
contains weakened versions of four serotypes of the virus the FMD vaccination programme aims to cover 50 crore
that causes dengue. large animals and 20 crore small animals.
• This means that TAK-003 has four types of dengue
viruses in the weakened form, which help the body build 146. Who among the following is set to launch a "prefire"
mission to study Earth's polar region?
immunity without causing disease.
• The WHO prequalification for a vaccine means that the A. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
health agency has evaluated and approved the vaccine B. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
for quality, safety and efficacy.
C. Romanian Space Agency
144. Scientists from which of the following IIT have
developed a machine to convert pine needles into D. Indian Space Research Organisation
sustainable livelihoods? • Answer- B. National Aeronautics and Space
A. IIT Kanpur B. IIT Madras Administration
C. IIT Delhi D. IIT Roorkee • NASA is set to launch a prefire mission to study the
Earth's polar region.
• Answer- D. IIT Roorkee
• The National Aeronautics and Space Administration
• A machine to convert pine needles into sustainable (NASA) will launch the Polar Radiant Energy in the Far
livelihood has been developed by scientists at IIT Infrared Experiment (PREFIRE) mission on May 22.
Roorkee. • The main objective of the mission is to study the Arctic
• This machine will also help in reducing forest fires. and Antarctic regions.
• Pine needles are commonly called pirul. They are the • Twin shoebox-size climate satellites have been deployed
primary catalysts for forest fires in Uttarakhand. The in the mission.
development of the machine started about 12 years ago. • A thermal infrared spectrometer to measure far infrared
• In 2019, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate energy emanating from the Earth's surface is also part of
Change provided a project for this. the mission.
• The machine compresses pine needles into bricks. • The main objective of the PREFIRE mission is to
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polar regions into space and its impact on climate towards safety and quality. This will undoubtedly boost
change. our scalability and penetration in the market.
147. Who among the following has discovered about the • This certification is not only a recognition of our product
black hole system named Swift J1727.8-1613? quality, but it also serves as a step towards achieving our
ambitious sales target of 5,000 drones in the financial year
A. AstroSat B. Bhaskar 2 2024-25. We believe that with this certification, we are
C. Astra D. Ariane well-positioned to become the leader in the drone market
in India."
• Answer- A. AstroSat
• A team of scientists using Indian space observatory 5. Obituaries
AstroSat has made a discovery about a black hole system
150. Noted Urdu writer Salam Bin Razzaq passed away at
named Swift J1727.8-1613.
the age of 83. When did he receive the Sahitya
• A team of astrophysicists from the U R Rao Satellite Akademi for Urdu literature?
Centre (URSC) along with other stakeholders reported
this discovery in the monthly notices of the Royal A. 2018 B. 2004
Astronomical Society (MNRAS). C. 2022 D. 2010
• AstroSat first observed Swift J1727.8-1613 on September
• Answer- B. 2004
2, 2023 and monitored it continuously till September 14,
2023. • Sheikh Abdussalam Abdur Razzaq, renowned Urdu
litterateur and scholar known by his nickname Salam Bin
148. Which country unveiled the world's first 6G Razzaq, passed away after a prolonged illness.
prototype device?
• Razzaq rose to prominence in the 1970s when Urdu
A. England B. France fiction literature was declining in popularity. Over four
C. New Zealand D. Japan dozen of his stories were broadcast on All India Radio,
and included in the curriculum of over a dozen schools,
• Answer- D. Japan colleges and universities.
• A Japanese consortium has released the world's first • He won the Sahitya Akademi for Urdu literature in 2004
high-speed 6G prototype device. for his short story collection 'Shiksta Button Ke
• It will be 20 times faster than 5G and transmit data at a Darmiyaan'.
speed of 100 gigabits per second (Gbps). 151. Sushil Kumar Modi passed away at the age of 72. He
• This 6G prototype device is the result of collaboration was the former Deputy Chief Minister of which of
with leading companies including DoCoMo, NTT the following state?
Corporation, NEC Corporation, and Fujitsu.
A. Bihar B. Maharashtra
• These tests were conducted at a distance of 328 feet (100
m). C. Punjab D. Gujarat

• Currently, the theoretical maximum speed of 5G is 10 • Answer- A. Bihar

GB/s. It has an average speed of around 200 megabits • Sushil Kumar Modi passed away at the age of 72.
per second (Mbps) for T Mobile users in the US.
• He was a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and
149. Recently, which company's agricultural drone has former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar.
received certification from DGCA? • He was suffering from cancer. He became deputy chief
A. AITMC Ventures Limited minister for the first time in 2005.
B. NewSpace Research & Technologies • He also served as the fourth Deputy Chief Minister of
Bihar.
C. Marut Drone D. Skylark Drone
• He had earned the nickname "Bhamashah" from Chief
• Answer- A. AITMC Ventures Limited Minister Nitish Kumar.
• AITMC Ventures Ltd (AVPL International) has received 152. Noted poet Surjit Patar passed away at the age of 79.
DGCA certification for agricultural drones Viraj. What language was he a poet?
• The company's CEO Himanshu Sharma said AVPL's A. Marathi B. Oriya
Viraj UAS (Agricultural Drone) has received the first type
of certification. C. Bengali D. Punjabi
• Mr. Deep Sihag Sisai, Founder & Managing Director, • Answer- D. Punjabi
AITMC Ventures Limited (AVPL International) • Renowned Punjabi poet Surjit Patar passed away at the
expressed happiness over this achievement, "Receiving age of 79.
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• On May 11 Padma Shri recipient, renowned Punjabi poet 155. Who is the 26th Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian
Surjit Patar passed away in Ludhiana, Punjab. Navy?
• Patar's notable achievements include the Padma Shri and A. Dinesh Kumar Tripathi B. R. Hari Kumar
the Sahitya Akademi Award, which he received for his
writings in the regional language. C. Manoj Pandey D. Vivek Ram Chaudhary

• Patar was a resident of Patar Kalan village in Jalandhar • Answer- A. Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
and retired as a professor of Punjabi from the Punjab • Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi assumed charge as the
Agricultural University. 26th Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) on 30 April 2024.
153. Malti Joshi, who passed away recently, was ________. • Admiral Dinesh Tripathi succeeds Admiral R. Hari
Kumar, who retired on 29 April 2024.
A. Player B. Politician
• He had become the Commander of the Western Naval
C. Scientist D. story-writer Command before becoming the Vice-Admiral (Vice
• Answer- D. story-writer Chief) of the Indian Navy in June 2019. He was also made
the Commandant of the prestigious Indian Naval
• Renowned storyteller and Padma Shri awardee Malti
Academy located in Ezhimala, Kerala. He was the
Joshi passed away at the age of 90 in New Delhi on 15
Director General of Naval Operations from July 2020 to
May 2024. May 2021.
• She was suffering from cancer of the oesophagus. Malti
Joshi was known for her work in Hindi and Marathi 156. Who has been appointed as the new director in
language. DPIIT?

• She was awarded the Padma Shri in 2018. A. Aditi Sinha B. Pratima Singh
• Malti Joshi was born on 4 June 1934 in Aurangabad, C. Ajay Kumar Sharma D. Rajeev Shekhar
Maharashtra. He completed his graduation from Holkar
• Answer- B. Pratima Singh
College, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Indore. He
also received a master's degree from the same university • IRS Pratima Singh has been appointed as Director in the
in Hindi literature in 1956. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal
Trade (DPIIT).
6. Appointments and resignations • The order was issued by the Department of Personnel
and Training (DoPT).
154. Who was appointed as the President of the Vaccine
Manufacturers Association of India (IVMA) in April • He has been selected for appointment under the Central
2024? Staffing Scheme for a period of five years from the date of
assumption of the post or until further orders, whichever
A. Narsingh Yadav B. Krishna Ella is earlier.
C. Rabi Shankar D. Sunil Kumar • Pratima Singh is a 2009-batch Indian Revenue Service
• Answer- B. Krishna Ella (IRS) officer.

• Bharat Biotech co-founder Krishna Ella was appointed as 157. Who took charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-
the chairman of the Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Chief Training Command on 1st May 2024?
Association (IVMA) for a two-year term from April 2024 A. Air Marshal Radhakrishnan
to 2026.
B. Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor
• Krishna Ella has taken over the charge by replacing Adar
C Poonawala. C. Air Marshal Rajiv Dayal Mathur
• The Vaccine Manufacturers Association of India (IVMA) D. Air Marshal Manvendra Singh
is taking various steps aimed at supporting developing
countries' access to affordable vaccines. • Answer- B. Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor

• Adar Poonawalla has served as the Chief Executive • Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor took charge as the Air
Officer of Serum Institute of India (SII) since 2011. Officer Commanding-in-Chief Training Command on 1
May 2024.
• Managing Director of the Biological Unit Mahima Datla
was appointed as vice-chairman. • He was commissioned into the Indian Air Force in
December 1986.
• Bharat Biotech's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) T. Srinivas
will be the treasurer. • He is a qualified flying instructor and fighter combat
leader.
• Dr Harsh Vardhan will continue as the Director General
of IVMA. • He has more than 3400 hours of flying experience.
• He was awarded the Vayu Sena Medal in 2008.

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158. Who recently took over as the Vice Chief of the • With over two decades of experience, Sethia is a former
Indian Navy? executive at McLaren Strategic Ventures.
A. Abhinav Kumar B. Krishna Swaminathan 161. Who will head the GST Appellate Tribunal?
C. Abhay Kohli D. Vinod Kumar A. Rajiv Kumar Singh B. Anil Kumar
• Answer- B. Krishna Swaminathan C. Ankit Kumar Singh D. Sanjay Kumar Mishra
• Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as • Answer- D. Sanjay Kumar Mishra
the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff on 01 May 2024.
• Retired judge Sanjay Kumar Mishra has been appointed
• He was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 Jul 87. as the chairman of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate
• On assuming charge, the Flag Officer laid a wreath at the Tribunal (GSTAT).
National War Memorial and paid homage to the heroes • The purpose of tribunals is to help businesses resolve
who laid down their lives in the service of the nation. various disputes efficiently.
• He is an expert in communications and electronic • The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has
warfare. He is an alumnus of the National Defence approved the appointment based on the recommendation
Academy Khadakwasla. of the SCSC (Search--Selection Committee).
159. Who has taken charge as the Presiding Officer of the • He will hold office for 4 years or till the age of 70,
Securities Appellate Tribunal? whichever is earlier.
A. Meera Swarup B. Dinesh Kumar • In 2023, the central government issued a notification to
set up 31 GSTAT benches with a principal bench in Delhi.
C. Rajiv Kumar D. Dheeraj Bhatnagar
162. Who has been re-appointed as the part-time
• Answer- B. Dinesh Kumar chairman of HDFC Bank for a period of three years
• Justice (Retd) Dinesh Kumar took charge as the Presiding from 05 May 2024 to 04 May 2027?
Officer of the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on 29
A. Atanu Chakraborty B. Girish Chandra Chaturvedi
April 2024. The Government of India appointed Justice
Dinesh Kumar for a tenure of four years. C. Shyamala Gopinath D. Sanjiv Mishra
• Before taking charge as the presiding officer of the SAT, • Answer- A. Atanu Chakraborty
Justice Dinesh Kumar was the Chief Justice of the
• Atanu Chakraborty was re-appointed as part-time
Karnataka High Court. He retired from the post in
chairman of HDFC Bank.
February 2024.
• On May 3, the reappointment of Atanu Chakraborty as
• Four months after Justice Tarun Agarwal retired in
part-time chairman of HDFC Bank has been approved by
December 2023, a presiding officer has been appointed in
RBI for a period of three years from May 05, 2024 to May
the SAT.
04, 2027.
• Along with Justice (retired) Dinesh Kumar, Dhiraj
• As a member of the IAS in the Gujarat cadre,
Bhatnagar also assumed charge as technical member of
Chakraborty has served the Government of India for 35
the tribunal.
years.
160. Who has been appointed as the Managing Director • During the financial year 2019-20, he had served in
and Chief Executive Officer of Jio Financial Services various capacities including Secretary, Ministry of
for a period of three years with effect from November Finance-Department of Economic Affairs (DEA),
15, 2023? Government of India.
A. Chandresh Singh B. Satish Kumar Mehta 163. Who has recently become the CEO of Paytm Services
C. Kumar Ranjan D. Hitesh Kumar Sethia (PSPL)?
• Answer- D. Hitesh Kumar Sethia A. Rakesh Singh B. Varun Sridhar
• The appointment of Hitesh Sethia as CEO of Jio Financial C. Kamal Saxena D. Bhavesh Gupta
Services has been approved by the Ministry of Corporate
• Answer- B. Varun Sridhar
Affairs.
• Hitesh Kumar Sethia has been appointed as the • Bhavesh Gupta's resignation was announced by One97
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Jio Communications (Paytm).
Financial Services for a period of three years with effect • Bhavesh Gupta was the President and Chief Operating
from November 15, 2023. Officer (COO) of the company.
• The company received the approval letter on April 24, • His resignation has been accepted by the company's
2024. board.
• He will be relieved of his post on May 31, 2024.

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• Even after May 31, 2024, he will assist the company as an • Advocate Vikrant Yadav has been elected secretary of
advisor in the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) office. SCBA.
• Varun Sridhar has become the CEO of Paytm Services 167. Who among the following has been appointed as
(PSPL). Additional Director in the Central Bureau of
164. John Swinney has been legally sworn in as _______'s Investigation (CBI)?
seventh First Minister. A. N. Venu Gopal and A.Y.V. Krishna
A. Argentina B. Scotland B. M.U. Nair and N. Venu Gopal
C. Egypt D. Kenya C. Tushar Mehta and A.Y.V. Krishna
• Answer- B. Scotland D. Sheo Kumar Singh and Tushar Mehta
• John Swinney has been legally sworn in as Scotland's • Answer- A. N. Venu Gopal and A.Y.V. Krishna
seventh First Minister.
• Senior IPS officers AYV Krishna and N Venu Gopal have
• After taking the oath of office and pledging his allegiance been appointed as additional directors in the Central
to the king, the 60-year-old man is now the Protector of Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
the Scottish Seals, also known as the Great Seals.
• AYV Krishna is a 1995 batch Indian Police Service (IPS)
• The seal allows the emperor to authorize official officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre.
documents without signing each document.
• He is currently serving as Inspector General in the
• As the protector of the Scottish SEAL, Mr Swaney now Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
has the authority to make decisions on behalf of the
crown, effectively meaning he can lead the country with • His tenure as the additional director of CBI will be till
the support of the Scottish Parliament. August 6, 2028.

165. Which country's Ambassador inaugurated the 168. Which country's President Ebrahim Raisi died in a
Kohima Peace Memorial in Nagaland? helicopter crash recently?

A. Sri Lanka B. Bangladesh A. Oman B. Iran

C. Japan D. Nepal C. Qatar D. Iraq

• Answer- C. Japan • Answer- B. Iran

• Japanese Ambassador to India Hiroshi Suzuki and • Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash.
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu inaugurated the • The helicopter crash occurred near Jolfa. It is a city on the
Kohima Peace Memorial and laid the foundation stone of border with Azerbaijan.
Eco Park Kohima. • It is located northwest of Tehran, the capital of Iran.
• Kohima Peace Memorial and Eco Park represents a • The Bell 212 helicopter was carrying Iran's president and
collaborative effort between the Government of Japan foreign minister.
and the Japanese International Corporation Agency along
with the Government of Nagaland. • Following Raisi's death, Iran's Vice President
Mohammad Mokhaber serves as the acting President of
• Japanese people remember the "Battle of Kohima" as one Iran.
of the most destructive battles of World War II along
with the "Battle of Imphal". • In April 2024, Iran, led by Mr. Raisi and Supreme Leader
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, launched a drone and missile
166. Who became the President of the Supreme Court Bar attack on Israel, which was unprecedented.
Association?
169. Who has taken over as the President of the
A. Abhishek Singhvi B. Sanjeev Khanna Confederation of Indian Industry?
C. Harish Salve D. Kapil Sibal A. Arun Puri B. Sanjiv Puri
• Answer- D. Kapil Sibal C. Vivek Sinha D. Alok Mehta
• Senior advocate Kapil Sibal has been elected as the • Answer- B. Sanjiv Puri
president of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA).
• ITC Ltd Chairman and Managing Director Sanjiv Puri
• He will serve as the President of SCBA for the fourth has taken over as the President of the Confederation of
time. Indian Industry (CII) for the period 2024-25.
• Kapil Sibal secured 1,066 votes and defeated his nearest • Puri took over the reins of CII from R Dinesh, chairman
rival and senior advocate Pradip Rai. of TVS Supply Chain Solutions.
• The other contenders were Priya Hingorani, Tripurari • CII is a non-governmental business association founded
Ray and Neeraj Srivastava. in 1895.

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170. Who has been appointed as a judge in the US County • Additionally, he also commanded INS Khukri and INS
Superior Court? Vidyut.
A. Giridharan Sivaraman B. Amit Mehta • He became the Flag Officer Commanding of the Eastern
Fleet on November 29, 2022.
C. Jaya Badiga D. Manmohan Ghosh
173. How much has the tenure of Army Chief General
• Answer- C. Jaya Badiga Manoj Pande been extended by the Government of
• Indian-origin lawyer Jaya Badiga has been appointed a India?
judge in the US County Superior Court.
A. One week B. One month
• Indian-American lawyer Jaya Badiga has been appointed
as a judge in the Sacramento County Superior Court in C. six months D. one year
the US state of California. • Answer- B. One month
• Jaya Badiga replaces Judge Robert S. Lapham, who • The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet headed by
retired. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the
• Badiga also served as an attorney at the California extension of the tenure of the current Army Chief
Department of Health Care Services in 2020 and the General Manoj Pande by one month.
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services in • General Manoj Pande was to retire on 31 May 2024 and
2018. his tenure was extended till 30 June 2024.
171. Who has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice • The government decided to extend the tenure of General
of Madhya Pradesh High Court by the Centre? Manoj Pande under Rule 16K(4) of the Army Rules 1954
which deals with retaining officers on the ground of
A. Justice Ravi Kumar Malimath
"exigencies of services".
B. Justice R. Mahadevan • General Manoj Pande was commissioned into the Indian
C. Justice Sheel Nagu D. Justice V. Gangapurwala Army in the Corps of Engineers (The Bombay Sappers) in
1982.
• Answer- C. Justice Sheel Nagu
174. Who is the Chairman of Defence Research and
• Centre appoints acting Chief Justices for Madhya
Development Organisation?
Pradesh, Madras High Court.
• Justice R. Mahadevan was appointed as the Acting Chief A. Rushabh Gandhi B. Jetha Ahir
Justice of the Madras High Court with effect from May C. Samir V Kamat D. Ramesh Babu
24, 2024, following the retirement of Justice V.
Gangapurwala. • Answer- C. Samir V Kamat
• Justice Sheel Nagu was appointed as the acting Chief • Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO)
Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court in place of Chairman Samir V Kamat has been given one-year
Justice Ravi Kumar Malimath on May 25, 2024. extension.
• Both the appointments were notified under Article 223 of • The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has granted
the Constitution by the Ministry of Law and Justice. extension to Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary, Department
of Defence Research and Development and Chairman,
172. Who took over as the Commandant of National DRDO till 31st May 2025.
Defence Academy on 25th May 2024?
• Dr. Kamat was appointed in August 2022. He took over
A. Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan from Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy.
B. Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh • Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy was appointed as the Scientific
Advisor to the defence minister.
C. Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh
175. Apurva Chandra has been appointed Chair of
D. Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar Committee A at the _____ World Health Assembly.
• Answer- B. Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh A. 77th B. 75th
• Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh takes over as
C. 78th D. 76th
Commandant of National Defence Academy.
• On 25 May 2024, he took over from Vice Admiral Ajay • Answer- A. 77th
Kochhar. • Apurva Chandra has been appointed Chair of Committee
• On 01 Jul 1990, he was commissioned into the Indian A at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA).
Navy. • Apurva Chandra is the Union Health Secretary to the
• He specializes in missiles and artillery. He was a member Government of India.
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• India chairs Committee A of WHA. It is being held in • Chandrakant Satija Chandra is the founder and CEO of
Geneva from May 27 to June 1. Committee A is tasked Admission Consultants.
with facilitating key discussions on a number of program • His company, Chandra Admission Consultants, assists
topics. applicants in getting admission to premier universities in
• The World Health Assembly consists of sessions of three India and abroad.
main committees. These are Plenary, Committee A and
179. Who was the first woman to be appointed as a
Committee B.
minister in Rajasthan?
• India's chairmanship of Committee A will continue till
June 1. A. Pratibha Patil B. Kamla Beniwal

176. Who has been appointed as the Secretary of Lokpal C. Sumitra Singh D. Vasundhara Raje Scindia
till July 30? • Answer- B. Kamla Beniwal
A. Rakesh Ranjan B. Amit Yadav • Rajasthan's first woman minister Kamla Beniwal passed
C. Pradeep Kumar Tripathi D. Rajendra Kumar away on 15 May 2024 in Jaipur, Rajasthan. She was 97.
During her long political career, Kamla Beniwal has been
• Answer- C. Pradeep Kumar Tripathi associated with the Congress party and has also held
• IAS officer Pradeep Kumar Tripathi has been appointed several constitutional posts.
as the secretary of Lokpal till July 30. • Kamla Beniwal was born in 1927 in a Jat family in Gaurir
• This appointment has been approved by the village of Jhunjhunu district.
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. • She was a freedom fighter who completed her BA from
• IAS Rakesh Ranjan has been appointed as the Chairman Maharaja's College, Jaipur and MA in History from the
of Staff Selection Commission (SSC). famous Banasthali Vidyapith located in Tonk, Rajasthan.
• Amit Yadav has been appointed as Officer on Special 180. Who was sworn in as Singapore's new Prime
Duty in the Social Justice and Empowerment Minister on May 15?
Department. A. Hamza Yusuf B. Idris Deby
• IAS Rajendra Kumar has been appointed as Secretary in
C. Lawrence Wong D. John Sweeney
the Department of Border Management.
• Answer- C. Lawrence Wong
177. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of HDFC
Life? • On May 15, Lawrence Wong was sworn in as the new
Prime Minister of Singapore.
A. Vijay Kamath B. Ashok Sinha
• He became the first leader to make a leadership change in
C. Keki Mistry D. Rahul Shetty 20 years and only the fourth after the country's
• Answer- C. Keki Mistry independence.
• The appointment of Keki Mistry as the Chairman of • Wong is part of the "4G" Leaders, a new generation of
HDFC Life has been approved by the Insurance politicians elected by the long-effective People's Action
Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). Party (PAP) to maintain stability and continuity in the
city-state.
• He has replaced Deepak Parekh.
• President Tharman Shanmugaratnam administered the
• He was the Vice Chairman and CEO of Housing oath to Wong.
Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) Limited.
• He will retain his post as finance minister, taking over
178. Who has been awarded the Global Excellence Award from Lee Hsien Loong. Hsien Loong is the son of
2024 for outstanding contribution in education? Singapore's founder Lee Kuan Yew.
A. Chandrakant Satija B. Tarun Pradeep 181. Who has appointed David Salvagnini as its first
C. Rajinder Singh D. Samal Kumar Chief AI Officer?

• Answer- A. Chandrakant Satija A. NASA B. Tesla

• Chandrakant Satija has been awarded the Global C. Google D. UN

Excellence Award 2024 for outstanding contribution to • Answer- A. NASA
education.
• NASA on Monday hired David Salvagnini as the
• Chandrakant Satija has won the Global Excellence Award agency's first chief chief stock officer, expanding his
2024 for being the "most trusted admissions consultant in current role as chief data officer.
the Vidarbha region".
• On May 12, famous Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty
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• US space agency chief Bill Nelson said Salvagini would • Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan Yojana is a
lead NASA's efforts to "leverage the utility responsible Government of India scheme.
for the agency's role all over the universe and on Earth." "
184. Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day are celebrated
• Salvagnini, responsible for symbolically utilizing every year on ___________.
architectural vision and planning at NASA, will
champion architectural innovation nominated to support A 5 August B. 1 May
the development and risk management of equipment, C. 9 July D. 3 June
equipment and training.
• Answer- B. 1 May
7. Important Days • On 1 May 1960, Gujarat and Maharashtra became two
separate states.
182. Every year on which date is celebrated as
'International Jazz Day'? • The demand for a separate state for Gujarati-speaking
people started around 1928. Mahagujarat movement was
A. 28 April B. 30 April started for a separate state for Gujarati people.
C. 27 April D. 29 April • In 1956, the Government of India formed a panel to
reorganize states on a linguistic basis.
• Answer- B. 30 April
• The committee recommended the creation of a separate
• Every year on April 30, "International Jazz Day" is
state for Gujarati-speaking people by incorporating
organized, which is a global celebration of the cultural
Gujarat and Saurashtra part of the erstwhile Bombay
significance of this genre.
state.
• International Jazz Day was started globally in 2011. In the
same year, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and 185. When is World Tuna Day observed every year?
Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared the day an A. 3 May B. 2 May
opportunity to recognize the importance of jazz music
and to give it a voice by uniting people from all walks of C. 4 May D. 1 May
life. • Answer- B. 2 May
• Since 2011, this day has gained considerable importance. • World Tuna Day is celebrated every year on May 2.
On this occasion, especially for music lovers and
• It is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance
musicians, who gather from every corner of the world to
of tuna and to promote more sustainable fishing
celebrate with the zeal and spirit of jazz.
practices.
• The idea of organizing International Jazz Day was
presented by jazz pianist and UNESCO Goodwill • In 2016, the United Nations General Assembly voted to
officially celebrate World Tuna Day.
Ambassador Herbie Hancock.
• It was first celebrated in 2017.
• This special day highlights the jazz genre and its
important role. It unites people around the world. Jazz • Tuna is a popular fish that is consumed all over the
raises awareness of the need for "intercultural dialogue world. Overfishing and unsustainable fishing practices
and mutual understanding." are the main threat to tuna.
183. International Labour Day is celebrated every year on 186. When is World Press Freedom Day observed every
1st May. When was it first celebrated in India? year around the world?
A. 2017 B. 1988 A 5 May B. 1 May
C. 1923 D. 2014 C. 2 May D. 3 May
• Answer- C. 1923 • Answer- D. 3 May
• Every year 1st May is celebrated as International Labour • Every year May 3 is observed as World Press Freedom
Day or Labour Day or May Day in many countries of the Day across the world. The 2024 World Press Day is the
world including India. 31st World Press Day.
• The theme of International Labour Day 2024 is to ensure • The day underlines the importance of a free press for a
workplace safety and health amid climate change. healthy and functioning democracy.
• May Day or Labour Day in India was first celebrated in • Freedom of the press is also essential for the right to
1923, the credit for which goes to the Labour Kisan Party information, which has been declared a fundamental
of Hindustan. right by the United Nations.
• The e-Shram portal for registration of unorganized • Press is a generic term that includes both print and
workers across the country was launched by the electronic media.
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• The theme of the 31st World Press Day is A Press for the A. 6 May B. 8 May
Planet: Journalism in the face of the environmental crisis.
C. 7 May D. 5 May
187. When is the birth anniversary of former President of
• Answer- B. 8 May
India Giani Zail Singh celebrated annually?
• Every year May 8 is celebrated as World Red Cross and
A. 6 May B. 4 May Red Crescent Day. The day commends the work done by
C. 7 May D. 5 May the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the
International Committee of the Red Cross and the
• Answer- D. 5 May International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent
• The President of India, Droupadi Murmu paid floral Societies (IFRC).
tributes to former President Giani Zail Singh on his birth • The IFRC is the largest humanitarian organization in the
anniversary (May 5, 2024). world.
• He was born as Jarnail Singh, but later changed his name • The theme of the 2024 World Red Cross and Red
to Zail Singh. Crescent Day is Everything we do comes from the heart.
• Giani Zail Singh served as the seventh President of India • In 1938, at the 14th International Conference of the Red
from 25 July 1982 to 25 July 1987. Cross held in London, England, the delegates decided to
188. World Laughter Day was first celebrated in ______ on celebrate May 8 as International Red Cross Day.
10 May 1998. • The first International Red Cross Day was observed on 8
May 1948. In 1984, it was renamed as 'World Red Cross
A. Bangalore B. New Delhi
and Red Crescent Day'.
C. Kolkata D. Mumbai
191. International Museum Day is celebrated annually on
• Answer- D. Mumbai 18 May. Which ministry of the Government of India
• World Laughter Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of looks after museums?
May every year. In 2024, it was celebrated on May 5. A. Ministry of Tourism B. Ministry of Education
• World Laughter Day was first celebrated on 10 May 1998 C. Ministry of Cooperation D. Ministry of Culture
in Mumbai.
• Answer- D. Ministry of Culture
• World Laughter Day was started in 1998 by Dr. Madan
Kataria, founder of the worldwide laughter yoga • International Museum Day celebrates museums as
movement. leading teachers and custodians of culture and history.
• World Laughter Day is celebrated to raise awareness • This year the 2024 theme, "Museums for Education and
about laughter and its many healing benefits. Research," emphasizes the critical role of cultural
• Laughing reduces cortisol levels in the brain, which has a institutions in providing a broader educational
positive effect on the body. experience.
• Started in 1977, the event now sees the participation of
189. When is World Athletics Day observed every year to more than 35,000 museums from 140 countries,
make people aware of the importance of fitness?
emphasizing global cultural exchange and awareness.
A. 6 May B. 4 May • After this, the United Nations passed a resolution on this
C. 7 May D. 5 May subject in 1983.

• Answer- C. 7 May 192. When is World Bee Day observed every year?
• World Athletics Day is celebrated every year on May 07 A. 21 May B. 20 May
to make people aware of the importance of fitness. C. 24 May D. 23 May
• The theme of World Athletics Day 2024 is "World Mile
• Answer- B. 20 May
Challenge".
• World Athletics Day was first celebrated in 1996. • World Bee Day is celebrated every year on May 20.

• It was launched by Primo Nebiollo, known as the former • It is mainly celebrated to raise public awareness about
president of World Athletics. the role of bees in biodiversity conservation.
• World Athletics was known as the International Amateur • To commemorate the birth anniversary of Anton Jansa,
Athletic Federation until 2001 and the International the pioneer of beekeeping, the United Nations declared
Association of Athletics Federations from 2001 to 2019. May 20 as World Bee Day.

• It was renamed World Athletics in 2019. • In the 18th century, Anton Jansa introduced modern
beekeeping technology in Slovenia.
190. When is annually observed as World Red Cross and • World Bee Day 2024 focuses on the theme "Engage with
Red Crescent Day?
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• The bee is the only insect that produces food for humans. A. 1 only B. 2 only
193. The nine-day Indo-Bangla Baul music festival began C. 1 and 2 D. None of the above
in Dhaka on May 17 to commemorate the 250th birth
• Answer- C. 1 and 2
anniversary of the mystic saint and humanist scholar
________. • On May 21, the portal for nominations for the National
Awards for Teachers (Higher Education) – 2024 was
A. Rabindranath Tagore launched.
B. Diwan Hasan Raja Choudhury • It was launched by Shri Sanjay Murthy, Secretary,
C. Swami Vivekananda Department of Higher Education along with Shri T.G.
Seetharam, Chairman, AICTE.
D. Fakir Lalan Shah
• Apart from this, the Department of Higher Education of
• Answer- D. Fakir Lalan Shah the Ministry of Education has also issued guidelines
• On May 17, to commemorate the 250th birth anniversary regarding enrollment.
of mystic saint and humanist scholar Fakir Lalan Shah, • The award will be given to exemplary teachers/faculty
the nine-day Indo-Bangla Baul music festival began in members of technical and non-technical higher education
Dhaka. institutions and teachers of polytechnic institutes.
• The program is being organized by Lalan Vishwas Sangh. 196. When is World Turtle Day observed annually to raise
This consortium is a cultural and research organization awareness about the conservation of turtles?
working to popularize and promote research on the work
of Lalon Fakir. A. 22 May B. 24 May

• Lalan is revered as a great mystic saint, philosopher and C. 23 May D. 25 May

social reformer of his time. • Answer- C. 23 May
• He is considered the most prominent figure of the Baul • World Turtle Day is observed annually on May 23 to
tradition of Bangladesh and India. raise awareness about the conservation of turtles and
194. When is National Anti-Terrorism Day observed turtles.
every year? • Started by the American Tortoise Rescue in 2000, the day
A. 21 May B. 20 May aims to educate people about the differences between
turtles and turtles and their ecological significance.
C. 24 May D. 23 May
• The day is celebrated by adopting turtles or turtles,
• Answer- A. 21 May donating to conservation efforts, or volunteering at
• National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed every year on rescue centers.
May 21 to commemorate the assassination of Prime • The International Union for Conservation of Nature
Minister Rajiv Gandhi on May 21, 1991. (IUCN) has classified several turtle species as vulnerable,
• Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by a suicide bomber of threatened or critically endangered.
LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) at 197. When was the first World Football Day celebrated in
Sriperumbudur near Chennai. the world?
• Rajiv Gandhi took over as Prime Minister after the A. 25 May 2020 B. 25 May 2024
assassination of his mother Indira Gandhi on October 31,
1984. C. 25 May 2022 D. 25 May 2023
• In 1987, Rajiv Gandhi sent the Indian Peace Keeping • Answer- B. 25 May 2024
Force to Sri Lanka to establish peace. • The United Nations General Assembly declared May 25
• National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed to raise as officially World Football Day on May 7.
awareness about the serious consequences of terrorism • In the United States the sport is called soccer.
and the importance of maintaining peace, unity and
security. • Football, also known as the beautiful game, enjoys
unparalleled popularity globally. With the adoption of
195. Which of the following statement is correct? this resolution, the fans' wish for a dedicated day to
1. On May 21, the portal for nominations for the celebrate football is now fulfilled.
National Award to Teachers (Higher Education) 2024 • The United Nations chose May 25 as World Football Day
was launched. to commemorate the centenary of the first international
football tournament involving teams from all regions.
2. It was launched along with Shri Sanjay Murthy,
Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Shri T.G. 198. When was the first International Day of UN
Seetharam, Chairman, AICTE. Peacekeepers observed?

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A. 2005 B. 2003 • The National Dengue Day theme for 2024 this year is
"Dengue Prevention: Our Responsibility for a Safer
C. 2013 D. 2010
Tomorrow".
• Answer- B. 2003 • Dengue fever is a viral disease that spreads through the
• Every year 29 May is observed as the International Day bite of an infected mosquito. It is caused by the dengue
of United Nations Peacekeepers. virus (DENV).
• The day is observed to pay tribute to the service and • It is endemic in more than 100 countries of the world.
sacrifice of more than 4000 peacekeepers who have
201. When was the International Telecommunication
sacrificed their lives while trying to bring peace in
Union established?
conflict-ridden regions of the world.
• The United Nations General Assembly passed a A. 1869 B. 1865
resolution in December 2002 to observe 29 May as the C. 1969 D. 1985
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers.
• Answer- B. 1865
• The first International Day of United Nations
Peacekeepers was observed on 29 May 2003. • Every year, the world celebrates May 17 as World
Telecommunication and Information Society Day.
• The theme of this year's International Day of UN
Peacekeepers is: Building Better Together, Fit for the • The day is celebrated to explore the possibilities of the
Future. ‘’ use of information and communication technologies and
the Internet in economies and societies.
199. From Schools to Startups: Igniting Young Minds for
• This year, the International Telecommunication Union
Innovation" is the theme of which day in 2024?
(ITU) has chosen Digital Innovation for Sustainable
A. National Education Day Development as the theme of the 2024 World
Telecommunication and Information Society Day.
B. National Technology Day
• The digital divide refers to the gap in society between
C. National Students' Day those who have access to the internet and those who do
D. National Startup Day not.
• Answer- B. National Technology Day • In the year 1865, the International Telecommunication
Union was established when the first Indian Telegraph
• National Technology Day is celebrated every year on Convention was signed.
May 11 in India.
• The United Nations General Assembly passed a
• The theme of National Technology Day 2024 is "From resolution in 2006 declaring 17 May as World
Schools to Startups: Igniting Young Minds for Information Society Day.
Innovation."
202. Who among the following celebrated its 250th
• "On May 11, 1998, the Indian Army conducted the
Foundation Day on May 14?
historic Pokhran nuclear tests in Rajasthan.
• In honour of these tests, former Prime Minister Atal A. Mediterranean Shipping Company
Bihari Vajpayee declared this day as the National B. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
Technology Day in India.
C. Ocean Network Express
• The Technology Council organized the first National
Technology Day event on May 11, 1999 the following D. Cochin Shipyard Limited
year. • Answer- B. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
200. When is National Dengue Day celebrated every year • Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited celebrated its 250th
to make people aware about diseases like dengue? Foundation Day on 14th May.
A. 16 May B. 12 May • A number of events were organised in Mumbai to
celebrate the 250th Foundation Day of Mazagon Dock
C. 17 May D. 15 May
Shipbuilders Limited.
• Answer- A. 16 May • The event included inauguration of land acquired from
• National Dengue Day is observed every year on 16 May. Mumbai Port Authority (MPA) and launch of prototype
The purpose of which is to make people aware of of an indigenous small submarine.
diseases like dengue. • MDL's commemorative coin was also released to
• This day is celebrated by the Ministry of Health and commemorate the 250th Foundation Day. This coin has
Family Welfare. been issued by RBI.

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8. Summits and Conferences • Central Public Sector Enterprises are companies which
are owned by the Government of India.
203. Where was the International Conference on Nuclear
Security (ICONS-2024) held recently? • The first Outlook Planet Sustainability Summit and
Awards 2024 for Central Public Sector Enterprises
A. New Delhi B. Vienna (CPSEs) was held in Goa on 27th May 2028.
C. New York D. Paris 206. India participated in the 19th session of the United
• Answer- B. Vienna Nations Forum on Forests in _____________.

• Recently, the International Conference on Nuclear A. Paris B. London

Security was held in Vienna from May 20 to 24 under the C. Geneva D. New York
auspices of IAEA (ICONS-2024) co-chaired by
Kazakhstan and Australia. • Answer- D. New York
• The current conference was attended by the heads of the • India participated in the 19th session of the United
Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Energy, Internal Affairs and Nations Forum on Forests in New York.
other related departments from 130 countries. • The 19th session of the United Nations Forum on Forests
• Held every four years, the conference is considered a (UNFF) was held from 6th May to 10th May 2024. In this
major event in the field of nuclear security. It aims to session, India highlighted the significant progress in
explore how countries can strengthen global nuclear forest conservation and sustainable forest management.
security and deal with growing challenges. • Between 2010 and 2020, India ranked third in terms of net
204. Which country assumed the Presidency of the gain in average annual forest area.
"Colombo Process" for 2024-26 in May 2024? • India also shared information about the 'Green Credit
Programme', which is designed to encourage entities for
A. Bangladesh B. Sri Lanka
tree plantation and restoration of degraded forest land.
C. Nepal D. India
207. In which country is the World Hydrogen Summit
• Answer- D. India 2024 being organized?
• India assumed the Presidency of the "Colombo Process" A. Netherlands B. USA
for 2024-26.
C. China D. Japan
• This is the first time India has assumed the Presidency of
the Colombo Process since its inception. • Answer- A. Netherlands
• India wants to promote safe, orderly and legal migration. • The World Hydrogen Summit 2024 is being held in
Rotterdam, Netherlands from May 13 to 15, 2024.
• The Colombo Process is a regional consultative process of
migrant workers origin countries in South and Southeast • India has set up its own pavilion at the event for the first
Asia. time.
• It serves as a platform for exchange of best practices • The India Pavilion has been set up by the Ministry of
regarding employment abroad. New and Renewable Energy, Government of India. It
was inaugurated by Bhupinder S. Bhalla, Secretary,
• India has been a member of the Colombo Process since its
Ministry of New Renewable Energy.
inception in 2003.
208. The World Hydrogen Summit 2024 was held in
205. Where was the 1st Outlook Planet Sustainability
________ from May 13-15.
Summit and Awards 2024 for Central Public Sector
Enterprises held? A. Rotterdam B. Paris
A. Maharashtra B. Goa C. Oslo D. Geneva
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Kerala • Answer- A. Rotterdam
• Answer- B. Goa • India has set up its pavilion at the 2024 World Hydrogen
• Outlook Planet Sustainability Summit and Awards for Summit.
Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) Rural • The World Hydrogen Summit 2024 is being held in
Electrification Corporation (REC Limited) won the award Rotterdam, the Netherlands from May 13-15.
of "Sustainability Champion-Editors' Choice Award" in • The Indian pavilion is one of the largest pavilions at the
2024 event. It is being organized by the Ministry of New and
• While in the non-fossil fuel sub-category, the Corporate Renewable Energy.
Social Responsibility award went to Power Finance • India launched its National Green Hydrogen Mission in
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• Its main objective is to achieve a green hydrogen C. Kunuku Hema Kumari (Andhra Pradesh)
production capacity of 5 million tonnes by the end of
D. All of the above
2030.
• Answer- D. All of the above
209. Which country will host the 46th Antarctic Treaty
Consultative Meeting? • The Government of India has selected three elected
women representatives Neeru Yadav, Supriya Das Datta
A. Belgium B. Argentina and Kunuku Hema Kumari to represent India in the
C. India D. Australia United Nations "Localisation of SDGs: Women's
Leadership in Local Administration in India"
• Answer- C. India programme.
• India will host the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative • The event was held on 3 May 2024 at the United Nations
Meeting (ATCM 46) and the 26th meeting of the Headquarters in New York.
Committee on Environment Protection (CEP 26) in Kochi,
• Vivek Bhardwaj, Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj,
Kerala from May 20 to 30, 2024.
Government of India is leading the Indian delegation to
• The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research of the the UN programme.
Union Ministry of Earth Sciences will host the meeting.
212. Where was the 2nd session of India-Nigeria Joint
• More than 350 delegates from over 60 countries are
Trade Committee held?
expected to participate in the 46th ATCM and 26th CEP
meetings. A. Lagos B. Abuja
• The Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting is a forum C. Mumbai D. New Delhi
where the Antarctic Treaty Advisory Parties (member
countries) and other stakeholders meet to discuss • Answer- B. Abuja
environmental, scientific and governance issues affecting • India and Nigeria have agreed for early conclusion of the
Antarctica. Local Currency Settlement System Agreement to boost
• India signed the Antarctic Treaty in 1983. The Antarctic bilateral trade between the two countries.
Act passed by Parliament in 2022 came into force. • Under the local currency settlement system, trades will
be settled in India's local currency and Nigerian local
210. Embassy of India, Kathmandu organized Post
currency, Nigerian Naira.
Investment Summit India-Nepal B2B Meet followed
by ______ Nepal Investment Summit. • The decision was taken at the second session of India-
Nigeria Joint Trade Committee held in Abuja, Nigeria.
A. first B. second
• The Indian delegation was accompanied by officials from
C. fourth D. third the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Exim Bank of India and
• Answer- D. third National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

• Embassy of India, Kathmandu organized Post Investment 213. India and the ____________held the 12th round of
Summit India-Nepal B2B Meet. Foreign Office Consultations (FOC).
• Embassy of India, Kathmandu organized a B2B meeting A. Sri Lanka B. Netherlands
after the 3rd Nepal Investment Summit in Kathmandu
C. Australia D. Argentina
Valley.
• The B2B meeting was organised in collaboration with the • Answer- B. Netherlands
Investment Board of Nepal (IBN) and Nepal India • India and the Netherlands held the 12th round of Foreign
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI). Office Consultations (FOC).
• 35 delegates from Millennium India International • The 12th round of FOC was held in The Hague. India and
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCIA) and The Hague agreed to strengthen bilateral relations.
Nepal India Chamber of Commerce and Industry • They agreed to focus on new and emerging technologies
participated in the B2B meeting. such as semiconductors and green hydrogen.
• During the B2B meeting, an MoU for cooperation • Pavan Kapoor, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of
between MICCIA and NICCI was signed. External Affairs, led the Indian delegation.
211. Which elected women panchayat members will • The two sides discussed ways to move forward in
represent India at the UN's "Localisation of SDGs: priority areas of water, agriculture and health (WAH)
Women Leadership in Local Administration in India" agenda. The last such consultation meeting was held in
programme? New Delhi in December 2022.
A. Neeru Yadav (Rajasthan) 214. On May 3, __________ India-Indonesia Joint Defence
B. Supriya Das Datta (Tripura) Cooperation Committee meeting was held in New
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A. 5th B. 7th • Measures to prevent smuggling were also discussed
during the meeting.
C. 9th D. 8th
217. Under the chairmanship of CDS General Anil
• Answer- B. 7th
Chauhan, the tri-service conference, 'Parivartan
• On May 3, the 7th India-Indonesia Joint Defence Chintan-2', was held in ________.
Cooperation Committee Meeting was held in New Delhi.
A. Lucknow B. Jaipur
• The meeting was co-chaired by Defence Secretary
Giridhar Aramane and Air Marshal Dony Ermawan C. New Delhi D. Mumbai
Tauffonto, Secretary General of the Indonesian Ministry • Answer- C. New Delhi
of Defence. The Secretary-General is on a visit to India
from May 2 to 4. • A tri-service conference 'Parivartan Chintan' was held in
New Delhi under the chairmanship of CDS General Anil
• During the meeting, both sides expressed satisfaction at Chauhan.
the expanding scope of defence cooperation between the
two countries. • A two-day conference on jointness and integration of the
armed forces 'Parivartan Chintan-II' was chaired by Chief
• The two countries also reviewed the progress made on of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan in New Delhi on
various bilateral defence cooperation initiatives discussed
May 9 and 10.
in the meetings of the Working Groups on Defence
Cooperation and Defence Industry Cooperation. • Parivartan Chintan is a pioneering conference for heads
of all Tri-Services Institutions and aims to generate
215. Where was the 26th ASEAN-India Senior Officials innovative reform ideas and initiatives.
Meeting held on 3rd May 2024?
• Members of all sub-committees of the Apex Chiefs of
A. Ahmedabad B. New Delhi Staff Committee, CDS as its permanent chairman and the
three service chiefs reviewed the progress made in
C. Hyderabad D. Chennai
various areas.
• Answer- B. New Delhi
218. Where was the conference 'India's Progressive Path
• The 26th ASEAN-India Senior Officials Meeting was held in Criminal Justice System Administration' held
in New Delhi on 3 May 2024. recently?
• The meeting was chaired by Secretary (East) Jaideep A. New Delhi B. Guwahati
Majumdar along with Albert Chua, Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore. C. Lucknow D. Hyderabad
• Singapore's Country Coordinator for ASEAN-India • Answer- B. Guwahati
Dialogue Relations is Singapore. • The Union Ministry of Law and Justice in collaboration
• The meeting was attended by senior officials and with the Government of Assam has organized a two-day
representatives of all ASEAN member states and Timor conference 'India's Progressive Paths in the
Leste. Timor Leste has observer status in ASEAN. Administration of Criminal Justice System' on 18-19 May
• During the meeting, implementation of the 12-point 2024 in Guwahati, Assam.
resolution of the Prime Ministers was discussed. • The conference was organised to create awareness about
the recent changes made by the government in the repeal
216. The ______________ Joint Customs Group (JGC)
of the British-era criminal law and the enactment of new
meeting between India and Bhutan was held in Leh,
Ladakh on May 6-7. law related to the criminal justice system in the country.
• The President of India has notified that these three new
A. 5th B. 3rd laws related to the Indian criminal justice system will
C. 6th D. 4th come into force from 1st July 2024.
• Answer- A. 5th • Thus, this conference has been organized by the Union
Ministry of Law and Justice to make the legal fraternity
• The 5th Joint Customs Group (JGC) meeting between and other stakeholders aware about these three laws.
India and Bhutan was held in Leh, Ladakh on May 6-7.
219. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Global Forum has
• The meeting sought to strengthen bilateral relations and
opened in _________on May 22.
deal with various issues relating to customs and trade
facilitation. A. New Delhi B. Seoul
• The meeting was co-chaired by Surjit Bhujbal from India C. Vienna D. Tokyo
and Sonam Jamtsho from Bhutan.
• Answer- B. Seoul
• Opening of new land customs stations, infrastructure
development, automation of transit processes were • The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Global Forum has opened
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• The one-day global forum is being organized in • Answer- C. IREDA
conjunction with the 2nd AI Global Summit (two-day
event). • According to a recent filing in government stock
exchanges, the Indian Renewable Energy Development
• On the first day of the AI Summit on May 21, sixteen Agency (IREDA), a public sector undertaking, has been
companies pledged to safely develop AI technology. granted the prestigious 'Navratna' status by the
• These sixteen companies are at the forefront of government.
developing AI. The resolution comes at a time when • This takes the total number of Navratna PSUs to 17.
regulators are struggling to tackle rapid innovation and
emerging risks. • IREDA is a non-banking financial institution engaged in
promoting, developing and extending financial assistance
• The companies included US leaders Google, Meta, for setting up of projects related to new and renewable
Microsoft and OpenAI. sources of energy.
• These companies also included companies from China, • These companies have the autonomy to invest up to
South Korea and the United Arab Emirates. ₹1,000 crore.
220. Which country will host the 16th meeting of the 223. Which Indian has been awarded the 2024 Whitley
Conference of Parties to the Convention on Gold Award?
Biological Diversity (COP16)?
A. Naomi Longa B. Aristide Kamala
A. Canada B. Columbia
C. Raju Sharma D. Dr. Purnima Devi Barman
C. Mexico D. Brazil
• Answer- D. Dr. Purnima Devi Barman
• Answer- B. Columbia
• Assam's wildlife biologist Dr Purnima Devi Barman has
• The International Day for Biological Diversity is observed received the Whitley Gold Award for the second time.
every year on May 22 to promote biodiversity issues. The Whitley Gold Award is also called the Green Oscar.
• It is a United Nations approved international day to • He was awarded for his conservation effort for the
create awareness about biodiversity issues. endangered bird, the Greater Adjutant Stork called
• The theme of International Day for Biological Diversity Hargila in Assamese language and the conservation
(IDB) 2024 is 'Be part of the plan'. effort of its wetland habitat.
• The South American country, Colombia will host the 16th • He was also honoured with this award in 2017.
meeting of the Parties to the Convention on Biological • Dr. Berman received the trophy from Charity Patron
Diversity (COP16) from 21 October to 1 November 2024. Princess Anne who is the sister of Emperor Charles III of
221. In which country was the 10th World Water Forum the United Kingdom at the Royal Geographical Society
held in May 2024? Awards ceremony in London, United Kingdom.

A. France B. Kenya 224. Who will be honoured with the prestigious Palme
d'Or award at Cannes 2024?
C. Indonesia D. Afghanistan
A. Sana B. Meryl Streep
• Answer- C. Indonesia
C. Advait Nair D. Dr. Bina Modi
• The 10th World Water Forum under the theme 'Water for
Shared Prosperity' began in Indonesia. • Answer- B. Meryl Streep
• It is jointly organized by the Government of the Republic • Meryl Streep will receive the special Palme d'Or award at
of Indonesia and the World Water Council. the opening ceremony of the 77th Cannes Film Festival
• The Forum is the world's largest event on water, held on May 14.
every three years since 1997 with a different host country. • Streep, who has attended Cannes only once before, will
• The Forum provides a unique platform for the water also be the guest of honour at the ceremony.
community and key decision makers to collaborate on • The Hollywood icon paid the highest respect, calling the
global water challenges and make long-term progress Cannes win the highest achievement in filmmaking.
commitments to make clean and equitable water • Streep, with a career spanning five decades, is eager to
available for all. return to the famed French Festival.
• Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep is an American actress.
9. Awards and Recognitions
225. The famous Pulitzer Prize is mainly related to which
222. In April 2024, ________ was given the prestigious
field?
'Navratna' status received by the government.
A. Film B. Game
A. GAIL B. BHEL
C. Social Service D. Journalism
C. IREDA D. BPCL

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• Answer- D. Journalism • Jyoti Ratre has become the oldest Indian woman to climb
Mount Everest. She is 55 years old. They were assisted by
• Columbia University in the United States announced the climbing guides Lakpa Nuru Sherpa, Ming Nuru Sherpa
2024 Pulitzer Prize winners on 7 May 2024. and Pasang Tenzing Sherpa.
• The award will be presented by the president of • This was her second attempt to climb the world's highest
Columbia University at a ceremony later. peak.
• The Pulitzer Prize is considered the most prestigious • In 2023, she returned from 8,160m due to bad weather.
award in the field of journalism.
• This year, strong winds made her stay at the 7,800-metre-
• Public Service-Pro Publica: This is a non-profit high Lhotse camp for four nights.
investigative journalist organization in California.
• He conquered Mount Everest as part of the 8-member
• Investigative Reporting – Hannah Dreyer of The New expedition team of the 15K expeditions.
York Times has been selected for this award.
229. On May 21, who won the International Booker Prize
• International reporting - given to the entire staff of the
for Fiction for "Kairos"?
New York Times newspaper.
A. Jenny Erpenbeck B. Michael Hofman
226. Who has won the prestigious Shaw Award in May
2024? C. Both A and B D. none of these
A. Priyamvada Natarajan B. Amil Kumar Das • Answer- C. Both A and B
C. G. Madhavan Nair D. Srinivas R. Kulkarni • On May 21, German author Jenny Erpenbeck and
translator Michael Hofman won the International Booker
• Answer- D. Srinivas R. Kulkarni
Prize for Fiction for "Kairos."
• Indian-American scientist Srinivas R Kulkarni wins • "Kairos" is the story of an interesting love affair during
prestigious Shaw Prize the last years of East Germany's existence.
• Dr. Shaw Prize in Astronomy has been given to him for • The prize money of £50,000 will be split equally between
his groundbreaking discoveries about millisecond the author and translator.
pulsars, gamma-ray explosions and supernovae.
• Italian luxury fashion house Maison Valentino sponsored
• Kulkarni received his MS from the Indian Institute of an event at Tate Modern in London where Erpenbeck
Technology in 1978 and his PhD from the University of and Hoffman were declared the winners.
California in 1983.
230. Which airport was awarded the Zero Waste to
• He was also the director of Caltech Optical Observatories
Landfill (ZWL) award by the Confederation of Indian
from 2006 to 2018.
Industry (CII-ITC) Centre of Excellence?
227. Who among the following received the ATD Best
A. Manohar International Airport
Awards 2024 for the third time?
B. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
A. HPCL B. ONGC
C. Kempegowda International Airport
C. Powergrid D. NTPC
D. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
• Answer- C. Powergrid
• Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise, Power Grid • Answer- D. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has been
awarded the prestigious ATD Best Award 2024. • Thiruvananthapuram International Airport was awarded
• It has received the ATD Best Award 2024 for its strategic the Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) award by the
approach to talent development, advancing business Confederation of Indian Industry (CII-ITC) Centre of
outcomes. Excellence.
• This is the third time that POWERGRID has received the • It is the first airport in India to receive this recognition,
ATD Best award. Earlier, it was awarded the ATD Best which has achieved 99.50% waste diversion from
award in 2021 and 2023. landfills.
• The airport has managed to completely remove 100 per
228. Who has become the oldest Indian woman to climb
cent of its plastic waste and 100 per cent municipal solid
Mount Everest?
waste (MSW) from landfills, including both wet and dry
A. Santosh Yadav B. Bachendri Pal waste.
C. Jyoti Ratre D. Sangeeta Bahl 231. Which woman from India has been awarded the
Amal Clooney Women Empowerment Award?
• Answer- C. Jyoti Ratre
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C. Neerja D. Arti A. Sri Lanka B. Bangladesh
• Answer- D. Arti C. Nepal D. India
• Aarti, an 18-year-old woman e-rickshaw driver from • Answer- C. Nepal
Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district, has been awarded the
• Purnima Shrestha, a 32-year-old mountaineer and
Amal Clooney Women Empowerment Award by King
photojournalist from Nepal's Gorkha, has created history
Charles III of the United Kingdom.
as the world's first woman to climb Mount Everest thrice
• The award ceremony was held at Buckingham Palace, in just 13 days in a single season.
London, England.
• Her extraordinary triple ascent broke the previous record
• Aarti arrived at Buckingham Palace in a pink e-rickshaw, of any woman conquering Everest three times in the
which she had received under the Uttar Pradesh same season.
government's Mission Shakti scheme.
• She has climbed Everest four times, before that she
• The Amal Clooney Women Empowerment Award is climbed Everest in 2018.
named after renowned English barrister Amal Clooney.
• Her record represents the empowerment of women
The award is sponsored by British charity, Prince's Trust
mountaineers and inspires women to achieve their
International.
dreams.
232. Who is the first Indian to win the Best Actress award
235. Which is the first Indian film to win the Grand Prix
at the Cannes Film Festival?
award at the Cannes Film Festival.
A. Konstantin Bojanov B. Chidananda S. Naik
A. The Seed for the Sacred Figure
C. Anasuya Sengupta D. Suraj Thakur
B. 'All We Imagine as Light'
• Answer- C. Anasuya Sengupta
C. Palme d'Or
• Chidanand Naik and Anasuya Sengupta created history
at the 77th Cannes Film Festival being held in Cannes city D. Miguel Gomes
of France. • Answer- B. 'All We Imagine as Light'
• Chidanand Naik's film 'Sunflower Where the First to • Payal Kapadia-directed film 'All We Imagine as Light'
Know' won the LA Cinefe Award for Best Short Film, created history by winning the Grand Prix Award in the
while Anasuya Sengupta became the first Indian to win feature film section at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.
the Best Actress Award for her film Shameless.
• Payal Kapadia became the first Indian to win the Grand
• The annual Cannes Film Festival, held for the first time in Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival.
1946, is now considered one of the most prestigious film
• Another Indian cinematographer, Santosh Sivan, became
festivals in the world.
the first Asian to win the prestigious Pierre Angeliques
233. Who among the following has received the 'PSU Tribute Award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
Dedication Award'? • For the first time in 30 years, an Indian film 'All We
A. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited Imagine as Light' directed by Payal Kapadia was
nominated for the Palme d'Or or Golden Palm.
B. Hindustan Shipyard Limited
236. Major Radhika Sen was posted under the UN
C. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited peacekeeping mission to which country for which
D. Engineers India Limited country she received the UN award?

• Answer- B. Hindustan Shipyard Limited A. Tanzania B. Uganda

• Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) received the 'PSU C. Congo D. Rwanda
Dedication Award'. • Answer- C. Congo
• Commodore Hemant Khatri, Chairman and Managing
• The United Nations has selected Major Radhika Sen of
Director (C&MD), HSL, was awarded the 'PSU
the Indian Army for the prestigious 2023 Military Gender
Dedication Award'.
Advocate of the Year award.
• The award was given by Gov Connect, an initiative of
• The award will be presented to Major Radhika Sen by
iLaws Media.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the occasion
• The award recognises the leadership of CMD HSL in of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
furthering the transformation of the shipyard.
• The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is
234.______'s mountaineer and photojournalist Purnima observed on May 29 every year since 2003.
Shrestha has set a record by conquering Mount • The United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the
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Military Affairs under the United Nations Department of peak. According to Mingma Sherpa of Seven Summits
Peacekeeping Operations. Treks, Kami Rita reached the summit on May 12, 2004.
• Major Radhika, who hails from Himachal Pradesh, was • Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world, with a
posted with the Indian Rapid Deployment Battalion in height of 8,848.86 meters or 29,031.69 feet.
South Sudan in 2023. She was working with the United • Kami Rita is a citizen of Nepal and was born on October
Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic 17, 1970. He is currently a senior mountain sherpa
Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). (guide) of Seven Summit Treks.
237. Savannah Gankiewicz represents which state as Miss • Kami Rita began her mountaineering career in 1992 as an
USA 2023? auxiliary crew member.
A. Texas B. California • Kami Rita first conquered the Everest summit in 1994 and
has been climbing the mountain almost every year. In
C. Florida D. Hawaii
2023, he climbed the mountain summit twice.
• Answer- D. Hawaii
240. Which eminent English writer was awarded the
• Savannah Gankiewicz from Hawaii was crowned Miss prestigious Sahitya Akademi Fellowship on May 11,
USA. 2024?
• Hawaii's Savannah Gankiewicz has been crowned Miss A. Salman Rushdie B. Chetan Bhagat
USA 2023, while the former titleholder resigned for
mental health reasons. C. Ruskin Bond D. Arundhati Roy
• Gankiewicz is a model who leads a women's • Answer- C. Ruskin Bond
empowerment non-profit. • On May 11, the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Fellowship
• She will hold the title till August 2024. was conferred on eminent English writer Ruskin Bond.
• Gankiewicz replaced former Miss USA 2023 Noelia • In September 2021, Bond was named a recipient of the
Voigt. Academy's highest honor.
238. India will participate in the 77th Cannes Film • His notable works include "Vagrants in the Valley",
Festival in _____ from May 14 to May 25. "Once Upon a Monsoon Time", "Angry Rivers",
"Strangers in the Night", "All Roads Lead to Ganga",
A. USA B. Germany "Tales of Fostergunge", and "Leopard on the Mountain".
C. Australia D. France • His many other works include over 300 short stories,
• Answer- D. France essays and novels, and over 30 books for children.

• India will showcase its creative economy at the 77th 241. Indian pavilion inaugurated at Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival. 2024, where is it being organized?
• From May 14 to May 25, India will participate in the 77th A. Canada B. Australia
Cannes Film Festival in France. C. Germany D. France
• The Corporate Indian delegation comprising members
from the Government of India, State Governments and • Answer- D. France
Industry will showcase India's creative economy at the • The 77th Cannes Film Festival is being held in France
world's leading film market. where the India pavilion was also inaugurated.
• "India will host the Bharat Parv at the Cannes Film • The India Pavilion at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival
Festival for the first time. is organized every year by the Ministry of Information &
• The India Pavilion at Cannes will serve as a platform for Broadcasting, Government of India.
the Indian film community to get involved in various • It was inaugurated by Information and Broadcasting
activities. Ministry Secretary Sanjay Jaju and Indian Ambassador to
France Jawed Ashraf.
239. Who is the first person in the world to climb Mount
Everest 29 times? • The pavilion reflects India's continued commitment to
showcasing its rich cinematic heritage and promoting
A. Avani Chaturvedi B. Kami Rita international collaborations with the global film
C. Mangala Vishnoi D. Rita Faria fraternity.

• Answer- B. Kami Rita 242. Who has become the only Indian to feature in
Deadline's Global Disruptors 2024 list?
• Nepal's Kami Rita has broken his own world record by
climbing Mount Everest 29 times. This is the 29th time in A. Reena Roy B. Kangana Ranaut
the last 30 years that he has climbed the world's highest
C. Kareena Kapoor Khan. D. Deepika Padukone

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• Answer- D. Deepika Padukone A. 142nd B. 150th

• Deepika Padukone is the first Indian to feature in the C. 143rd D. 159th
international publication Deadline's Global Disruptors • Answer- D. 159th
list for her contribution to the entertainment industry.
• An international non-profit organization, Reporters
• Deepika has joined many international celebrities like Without Borders (RSF, short for Reporters Sans
Eva Longoria, Uma Thurman and Lee Sung Jin. The list Frontieres in French) has released the latest annual World
includes celebrities who are making significant
Press Freedom Index.
contributions to defining the future of the entertainment
industry globally. • India ranks 159th in the list of 180 countries, while it was
ranked 161st in the 2023 list.
• In the list, he got the title of 'India's Surprise Superstar'.
• Pakistan is ranked 152nd, seven places above India,
10. Ranks and Reports which was ranked 150th in 2023.
• Norway, Denmark and Sweden rank first, second and
243. According to IQAir, which is the most polluted city third respectively in the World Press Freedom Index.
globally among 101 cities across the world?
246. Which Indian city has been included in the top 50
A. Hanoi B. New Delhi richest cities in the world in the Wealthiest Cities
C. Kathmandu D. Chiang Mai Report 2024?
• Answer- C. Kathmandu A. Mumbai and Delhi B. Delhi and Ahmedabad
• According to IQAir, a real-time pollution measuring C. Mumbai and Ahmedabad
body in 101 cities across the world, Kathmandu has been
D. Ahmedabad and Bhopal
identified as the most polluted city globally.
• The air quality in Kathmandu topped the list of cities Answer- A. Mumbai and Delhi
with 'unhealthy air' in the world. • In a reflection of sustained economic growth in India, two
Indian cities, Mumbai and Delhi, featured among the top
• Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population has issued an
50 richest cities in the world for the first time.
advisory urging residents to wear masks due to the
alarming rise in air pollution levels in the Kathmandu • Mumbai is home to 58,800 millionaires, 236 centee
Valley. millionaires and 29 billionaires. Mumbai has been ranked
the 24th richest city in the world.
• Alarmingly, air pollution has reduced the average life
expectancy of Nepalis by 4.1%. • The second Indian city in the top 50 was Delhi, which
had 30,700 millionaires, 123 centee millionaires and 16
244. According to the OECD's latest Economic Outlook billionaires. Delhi is ranked 37th in the list of richest
report, it is expected that India's GDP ______ will cities.
increase in the financial year 2023-24.
• The Wealthiest Cities Report 2024 has been compiled by
A. 7.9% B. 7.7% Henley & Partners in collaboration with global data
C. 8.0% D. 7.8% intelligence firm New World Wealth.
• According to the report, New York City of the United
• Answer- D. 7.8%
States remains the wealthiest city in the world. New York
• According to the OECD's latest Economic Outlook report, City's total wealth of 349,500 millionaires is worth more
it is expected that India's GDP will grow by 7.8% in the than $3 trillion.
financial year 2023-24.
247. According to the Global Electricity Review report,
• It has projected a growth of 6.6% in the next two financial what was India's position in the world in solar power
years. generation in 2023?
• According to the report, gross capital formation,
A. 4th B. 3rd
especially in the public sector, will drive India's domestic
demand. It is expected that private consumption growth C. 5th D. 2nd
will remain sluggish.
• Answer- B. 3rd
• Exports will continue to increase. Services such as
information technology and consulting will see an • Due to the rapid increase in installed solar power
capacity, India has emerged as the third largest solar
increase in global market share.
power producing country in 2023.
• The report said that core inflation will gradually ease, but
• The 5th "Global Electricity Review" report published by
food inflation will remain elevated.
United Kingdom-based global think tank Ember states
245. What is India's rank among 180 countries in the that India, which was ranked ninth in the world in 2015,
World Press Freedom Index 2024? has overtaken Japan to the third position in 2023.

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• The Global Electricity Review report covers 80 countries, • Recently, researchers from the Indian Institute of
representing 92 percent of global electricity demand. Technology (IIT) Jodhpur have published a research in
• The contribution of solar energy to the total national the journal Nature Communications, which explains the
electricity generation in India, which was 0.5 percent in sources and composition of particulate matter (PM)
2015, increased to 5.8 percent in 2023. harmful to human health in North India.
• The largest increase in solar power generation in 2023 • In this research, the oxidative capacity of Indian PM has
was in China, where an increase of 156 terawatt hours been reported to be up to five times more than Chinese
(TWh) was recorded this year. and European cities.
• After China, the second largest solar generation increase • Research has revealed many important information
was seen in the United States (+33 TWh), followed by related to PM particles. This is the first time that the
Brazil (+22 TWh) and then India (+18 TWh). difference between the two PM particles has been shown
on a large spatial scale. This research was done by co-
248. In India_________ between 2018 and 2022, more than professor Dr. Deepika Bhattu.
100 large farm trees disappeared.
251. Which city has become the highest-ranked Indian
A. 4 million B. 2 million city with 350th rank in the Oxford Economics Global
C. 5 million D. 3 million Cities Index 2024?

• Answer- C. 5 million A. Sultanpur B. Mumbai

• More than 5 million large tree farms disappeared in India C. Bengaluru D. Delhi
between 2018 and 2022. • Answer- D. Delhi
• Between 2018 and 2022, about 5 million large tree farms • The Global Cities Index report is an annual report that
disappeared due to changes in farming practices in India. ranks nearly 1,000 largest cities around the world spread
Large and mature trees have been removed in these across 163 different countries in five important
farms of agroforestry. categories.
• Now, trees with low ecological value are being cultivated • Delhi has been ranked 350th in the Oxford Economics
under individual block plantations. Global Cities Index 2024, making it the highest-ranked
• There has been an increase in block plantation in villages Indian city. The ranking compares 1000 cities in the
of Telangana, Haryana, Maharashtra and other states. world.
249. What is India's rank in the 2024 Travel and Tourism • India's IT hub Bengaluru is ranked 411th, higher than the
Development Index? country's financial capital Mumbai, which ranked 427th.
A. 37th B. 39th • At the same time, Sultanpur of Uttar Pradesh is the last in
the index, 1000th position.
C. 35th D. 38th
• Once again, New York achieved the highest ranking in all
• Answer- B. 39th five categories with a score of 100, followed by London
• India has been ranked 39th out of 119 countries in the and San Jose taking second and third place respectively.
recently released Travel and Tourism Development Index 252. World Hunger Day is observed on May 28 every year.
2024 by the World Economic Forum (WEF). What was India's rank in the 2023 Global Hunger
• The United States was ranked top in the world while Index?
India was the highest-ranked country in South Asia. A. 110th B. 111th
• The Travel and Tourism Development Index is a biennial
C. 120th D. 115th
report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
The first index was released in 2022. • Answer- B. 111th
• Earlier, WEF used to publish the Travel and Tourism • World Hunger Day is observed globally on 28 May every
Competitiveness Index biennially since 2007. The Travel year. World Hunger Day is an initiative of The Hunger
and Tourism Competitiveness Index was replaced by the Project, which was first launched in the year 2011.
Travel and Tourism Development Index. • World Hunger Day 2024 Theme: Thriving Mothers,
250. Which institute has recently presented a research Frying World
report on 'Air Pollution and Health Impacts in North • Economist Amartya Sen researched and successfully
India'? demonstrated that hunger in the modern world is
A. IIT Kanpur B. IIT Mumbai actually due to the distribution problem and also to
government policies. Amartya Sen received the Nobel
C. IIT Jodhpur D. IIT Delhi Prize in 1998.
• Answer- C. IIT Jodhpur

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• The day aims to create awareness about the struggles of • He had a deep connection with the royal family of
millions of people who do not have access to proper Travancore.
nutrition.
• India ranks 111 out of 125 countries with enough data to 12. Banking and Economy
calculate the 2023 GHI score in the 2023 Global Hunger 255. Now China's share in India's imports of industrial
Index. The level of hunger in India is serious with a score goods is __________..
of 28.7 in the 2023 Global Hunger Index.
A. 40% B. 20%
253. Consider the following statements about internet
shutdowns in India in 2023. C. 25% D. 30%
1. According to data analysed by Access Now, India • Answer- D. 30%
had 116 cases of internet shutdowns in 2023. • Now China's share in India's import of industrial goods
2. India is at the forefront of the world in terms of is 30%.
Internet shutdown for the sixth consecutive year. • According to GTRI, China's share in India's industrial
A. 1 only B. 2 only goods imports has increased from 21% to 30% during the
last 15 years.
C. 1 and 2 D. None of the above
• India's growing dependence on Chinese industrial goods
• Answer- C. 1 and 2 such as electronics, machinery and telecoms has been
highlighted in a recent report.
• According to data analysed by Access Now, there were
116 cases of internet shutdowns in India in 2023. • The report has been released by economic think tank
Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
• It accounted for 41% of the 283 cases globally. India is at
the forefront of the world in terms of shutdown for the • China's imports have increased from USD 70.3 billion in
sixth consecutive year. 2018-19 to over USD 101 billion in 2023-24.
• Access Now has recorded 1,458 shutdowns since 2016. Of 256. Which of the following statement is correct?
these, 773 (53% of them) were in India.
1. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recovered
• The number of internet shutdowns increased by 41% 97.76% of the Rs 2,000 notes in circulation.
from 201 in 2022 to 283 in 2023.
2. Rs 500 banknotes are still considered legal tender.
• In the first half of 2023 alone, India lost $1.9 billion from
the shutdown. A. 1 only B. 2 only
• In 2023, India was followed by 34 internet shutdowns in C. 1 and 2 D. None of these
Iran and 37 times in Myanmar.
• Answer- A. 1 only
11. Books and Authors • As per the latest update from the Reserve Bank of India
(RBI), as many as 97.76 per cent of the Rs 2,000 notes in
254. The first original copy of Ravi Varma's 'Indulekha' circulation have returned to the banking system.
was released in _________.
• Of the withdrawn notes, only Rs 7,961 crore worth of
A. Jai Vilas Palace B. Amba Vilas Palace notes are still with the public.
C. Kilimanoor Palace D. Lakshmi Vilas Palace • According to the RBI, the total value of Rs 2,000
banknotes in circulation has come down from Rs 3.56
• Answer- C. Kilimanoor Palace
lakh crore on May 19, 2023, to only Rs 7,961 crore as on
• On the occasion of Ravi Varma's 176th birth anniversary, April 30, 2024.
the first real copy of 'Indulekha' painting has been • Rs 2,000 banknotes are still considered legal tender. It can
released at Kilimanoor Palace. be used for transactions if the receiving party accepts.
• Ravi Varma was born in 1848 in Kilimanoor Palace near • After demonetisation, Rs 2,000 banknotes were
Trivandrum. introduced in November 2016. Its main objective was to
• A copy of Raja Ravi Varma's pioneering work Indulekha, meet the demand for currency at that time.
based on O Chandu Menon's novel, was displayed at the
257. Which bank tops among PSU banks in terms of
Art Gallery of Kilimanoor Royal Palace.
business growth?
• The painting came into the public domain in 2022,
causing a lot of excitement in the art world. A. Punjab & Sind Bank B. Canara Bank
• It is believed that Ravi Varma's famous painting C. Bank of Maharashtra D. State Bank of India
'Reclining Lady' was based on Indulekha. • Answer- C. Bank of Maharashtra
• Raja Ravi Varma: He was a famous Indian painter and
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• Bank of Maharashtra topped the list of PSU banks in • The presence of PFPHB2 antibodies was detected in an
terms of business growth. active malaria patient from Tripura region.
• In terms of total business and deposit mobilization 260. Which space startup successfully launched Agnibaan
among public sector lenders, Bank of Maharashtra SORTED-01?
recorded the highest growth rate in the last fiscal.
A. Agnikul Cosmos B. Bellatrix Aerospace
• Bank of Maharashtra registered a growth of 15.94 per
cent in total business (domestic) in FY24. C. Skyroot Aerospace D. Dhruv Space
• State Bank of India (SBI) is in second place with a growth • Answer- A. Agnikul Cosmos
of 13.12 percent.
• IIT-Madras incubated space start-up, Agnikul Cosmos,
• However, SBI's total business is about 16.7 times higher created history with the successful launch of the
than that of Bank of Maharashtra (BoM). Agnibaan rocket from its private launchpad at the Satish
• In terms of increase in deposit mobilization, Bank of Dhawan Space Centre.
Maharashtra ranked first with a growth of 15.66 percent. • It has been successfully launched after four failed
258. DD Kisan Channel will launch AI anchor agriculture attempts in the last few months.
and land on 26th May 2024. When was DD Kisan • The Agnibaan Sub-Orbital Technology Demonstrator
Channel launched in India? (SORTED) is a single-stage launch vehicle powered by
Agnilet engine.
A. 26 May 2015 B. 26 May 2018
• The Agnilet engine is the world's first single-piece 3D-
C. 26 May 2012 D. 26 May 2010 printed semi-cryogenic rocket engine.
• Answer- A. 26 May 2015 261. TCS and _________ collaborated to create India's first
• Doordarshan, the public broadcaster run by the semiconductor chip imaging tool.
Government of India, has announced that its channel DD
A. IIT Delhi B. IIT Kanpur
Kisan will launch two artificial intelligence (AI) anchors,
Krrish and Bhumi on 26th May 2024. C. IIT Guwahati D. IIT Bombay
• DD Kisan Channel was launched on 26th May 2015 and • Answer- D. IIT Bombay
the channel is celebrating its 9th year of establishment.
• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with the
• From 26th May 2024, DD Kisan Channel will become the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-Bombay) to
first government TV channel to use AI anchors to develop India's first quantum diamond microchip
broadcast information related to the latest prices, weather imager.
updates and the latest research done in agriculture in
• Over the next two years, TCS experts will work with Dr.
India and abroad in agricultural mandis.
Kasturi Saha from IIT-Bombay to create this innovative
• The two anchors, which are basically computers looking device.
like humans, can speak 50 languages. They can read the
• The Quantum Diamond Microchip Imager will increase
news 24 hours a day, 365 days a day, without stopping or
the accuracy in probing semiconductor chips, reduce chip
tiring.
failures and improve the energy efficiency of electronic
259. Scientists from which university have developed a devices.
new vaccine to fight malaria?
262. India's RuPay service will soon be launched by
A. Banaras Hindu University ______.
B. Banaras Hindu University A. Maldives B. China
C. Aligarh Muslim University C. Nepal D. Singapore
D. Jawaharlal Nehru University • Answer- A. Maldives
• Answer- D. Jawaharlal Nehru University • India's RuPay service will soon be launched by Maldives.
• Scientists at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) have • A senior minister in the Mohamed Muizzu-led
identified a promising vaccine candidate against malaria. government said the move would "strengthen Maldivian
Rufiya."
• This will help in more effective prevention and treatment
strategies against malaria. • The development comes amid strained bilateral relations
between India and Maldives.
• Scientists have identified a new PHB2-Hsp70A1A
receptor-ligand pair. • However, after initial tensions in January this year, the
two countries are trying to improve relations.
• Therefore, the parasitic protein PHB2 is a potent vaccine
candidate. • The decision came as Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa
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263. Which of the following statements is correct? • Answer- B. Google
1. State Bank of India launches Pravah portal, retail • A digital wallet application was launched in India by
direct mobile app and fintech repository Google.
2. Retail Direct Mobile App will ease transactions in • On May 8, Google announced "Google Wallet", a
Government Securities (G-Secs). standalone app for Android devices in India.
A. 1 only B. 2 only • Under this application, users are allowed to securely
store their personal information such as loyalty cards,
C. 1 and 2 D. None of the above transit passes, IDs, and more.
• Answer- B. 2 only • However, the company has clearly stated that the launch
• RBI launched Pravah portal, retail direct mobile app and of Google Wallet will not have any impact on its already
fintech repository. popular UPI application, Google Pay.
• Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das • To launch the app initially, Google has partnered with
launched three key initiatives - Pravah portal, RBI Retail over 20 brands including PVR and Inox, Air India,
Direct mobile application and fintech repository. IndiGo, Flipkart, Pine Labs, Kochi Metro and Abhibus for
the rollout of the wallet.
• PRAVAH (Platform for Regulatory Application,
Verification and Authorisation) is a secure and 266. What is the percentage increase in the consolidated
centralized web-based portal for any individual or entity net profit of State Bank of India?
seeking authorisation, licence or regulatory approval on
A. 17% B. 15%
any reference made by it to RBI.
• The portal will help in improving the efficiency of C. 18% D. 16%
various processes related to granting regulatory • Answer- C. 18%
approvals and clearances by the Reserve Bank.
• State Bank of India's consolidated net profit has
• Its main objective is to enhance regulatory processes, registered a growth of 18%.
facilitate retail investments, and provide comprehensive
• SBI's consolidated net profit stood at Rs 21,384 crore in
data on the fintech sector.
the quarter ended March.
• The Retail Direct mobile app will facilitate transactions in
• In the same period a year ago, SBI had reported a net
government securities (G-securities).
profit of Rs 18,094 crore.
264. Four European banks seek RBI approval for third- • The consolidated net profit during the financial year
party transaction model. Which of the following is 2023-24 increased by Rs 67,085 crore as compared to Rs
not among them? 55,648 crore in the previous year.
A. Deutsche Bank B. Credit Agricole • SBI's consolidated interest income increased by 19.8% to
C. European Central Bank. D. Societe Generale Rs 117,469 crore in the fourth quarter.
• In 2023-24, SBI's return on equity (RoE) was 20.32 per
• Answer- C. European Central Bank
cent, while its return on assets (RoA) was 1.04 per cent.
• Four European banks have sought Reserve Bank of
India's approval for third-party transaction models. 267. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to lift
restrictions on ____________.
• Credit Agricole, Societe Generale, Deutsche Bank and
BNP Paribas have asked the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) A. ICICI Direct App B. BOB World App
to approve a third-party transaction model. C. HDFC World App D. Yono App
• They have made this demand to resolve the impasse
• Answer- B. BOB World App
between their domestic authorities and Indian policy
makers over audit oversight rights. • The Reserve Bank of India lifted the ban on Bank of
Baroda's BoB World app.
• After the cancellation of the recognition of Clearing Corp
of India (CCIL) by the European Securities and Markets • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to lift the
Authority (ESMA) in October 2022, European banks ban on Bank of Baroda's BoB World app.
faced problems in trading Indian government bonds and • The Reserve Bank of India has allowed Bank of Baroda's
derivatives. BOB World app to add customers.
265. In May 2024, which of the following has launched its • In October 2023, the RBI had directed Bank of Baroda to
digital wallet in India? suspend any onboarding of customers on its 'BOB World'
mobile application due to certain supervisory concerns.
A. Samsung B. Google
• Before the ban (September 2023), there were 7.95 million
C. Meta D. Microsoft transactions per day on the app which reduced to 7.19
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268. Which organization will soon lift the ban on the • China was India's largest trading partner with trade of
world's largest crypto exchange Binance? $118.4 billion in 2023-24.
A. Reserve Bank of India • According to data from economic think-tank Global
Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), the US was India's
B. Securities and Exchange Board of India second-largest trading partner with $118.3 billion.
C. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority • The US was India's top trading partner during 2021-22
D. Financial Intelligence Unit-India and 2022-23.
• According to the data, India's exports to China grew by
• Answer- D. Financial Intelligence Unit-India
8.7% to $ 16.67 billion in the last fiscal. Imports from
• A top government official said on May 10 that the ban on China rose by 3.24% to $101.7 billion.
the world's largest crypto exchange, Binance, will soon be • India's exports to the US declined by 1.32% to $77.5
lifted by the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-India).
billion in 2023-24 compared to $78.54 billion in 2022-23.
• In March, the ban on another offshore crypto exchange, • Data shows that India's imports from the US fell by about
Kucoin, was lifted after FIU-India imposed a fine of Rs
20% to $40.8 billion.
34.5 lakh.
• In addition, FIU has also approved the application of 271. Which bank has become the first bank to become a
offshore cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and KuCoin trading and clearing member of India International
to register as Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to Bullion Exchange (IIBX)?
trade in India. A. State Bank of India B. HDFC Bank
• In January, nine offshore cryptocurrency platforms C. IDFC Bank D. ICICI Bank
including Binance, Kucoin, Huobi, OKEx, Gate.io, Bittrex,
Bitstamp, MEXC Global and Bitfinex were banned from • Answer- A. State Bank of India
operating through websites and mobile applications in • SBI has become the first bank to become a trading and
India. clearing member of IIBX.
269. The total profit of oil marketing companies in the • State Bank of India (SBI) has announced that it has
financial year 2023-24 was ___________. become the first trading--clearing member of the India
International Bullion Exchange (IIBX).
A. 67000 crore B. 86000 crore
• India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) is India's first
C. 45000 crore D. 72000 crore bullion exchange at GIFT City, Gandhinagar.
• Answer- B. 86000 crore • Now, SBI's IFSC banking unit (IBU) will be able to trade
• Oil marketing companies reported significant profit on the IIBX platform.
growth in FY 2023-24. • Recently, RBI has allowed IBUs to act as trading member
• The total profit of oil marketing companies in the and clearing member at IIBX as Special Category Clients
financial year 2023-24 was Rs 86 thousand crore. This is (SCCs) for importing gold through bullion exchange.
25 times more than the profit of the previous financial 272. PhonePe has recently launched UPI services in which
year. country?
• The net profit of oil marketing companies is 543% higher
A. Sri Lanka B. Nepal
than the financial year 2013-14.
• Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited reported a C. Thailand D. Bangladesh
record net profit of over Rs 16,014 crore. In 2022-23, it • Answer- A. Sri Lanka
was in a loss of Rs 6,980 crore.
• Digital payment service PhonePe has recently joined
• In the last financial year, the profit of Bharat Petroleum hands with LankaPay to launch UPI payments in Sri
Corporation Limited reached 26 thousand 673 crore Lanka.
rupees. This is about 13 times more than the financial
• The transaction will be facilitated by UPI and LankaPay
year 2022-23.
National Payment Network.
270. The US was India's _______-largest trading partner in • Indians travelling to Sri Lanka can avail this facility.
2023-24, according to data from economic think tank
Global Trade Research Initiative. • UPI and LankaPay National Payment Network will
facilitate transactions. This allows users to scan the Lanka
A. Third B. Second QR code and make secure and quick payments. The
C. 4th D. Fifth amount will be deducted in Indian Rupees based on
exchange rate.
• Answer- B. Second

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13. Central, State Government Schemes & smoke and soot, forest fires have already destroyed trees,
Committees medicinal plants and wildlife in the area.
• The Uttarakhand government has nominated the
273. 'School on Wheels' initiative was recently launched Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board to monitor the Pirul
in which state? Lao-Paisa Pao campaign. It will operate, store and
A. Gujarat B. Assam process the Pirul Collection Centre.
C. Himachal Pradesh D. Manipur • Under the Pirul Lao-Paisa Pao campaign, local youth and
villagers will collect dry pirul (pine tree leaf) in the forest
• Answer- D. Manipur and take them to the designated Pirul collection centre.
• Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey inaugurated the 276. Which of the following state will launch an Artificial
'School on Wheels' at a function held in Imphal. Intelligence-driven traffic management system on
• The objective of this initiative is to provide educational May 25?
opportunities to children living in camps.
A. Assam B. Manipur
• The initiative is being run by Vidya Bharati Shiksha
Vikas Samiti, Manipur. C. Sikkim D. Nagaland
• The school bus is equipped with a library, computer and • Answer- C. Sikkim
a teacher along with sporting goods. The Government • Sikkim will launch Artificial Intelligence driven traffic
visits relief camps in various places of the State. management system on May 25.
• The governor also directed the chief secretary to take • From May 25, the Sikkim Transport Department will
steps to support the committee in increasing the number implement an Artificial Intelligence driven traffic
of such buses. management system across the state.
274. Where did the Indian Air Force carry out Bambi • The main objective of this initiative is to modernize the
Bucket Operation to douse the forest fire? traffic management system and improve regulatory
A. Guwahati B. Nainital efficiency.
• This Artificial Intelligence powered traffic management
C. Kochi D. Bhopal
system will automatically verify documents and detect
• Answer- B. Nainital violations.
• The Indian Air Force had deployed its Mi-17 V5 277. Which state government has reserved 33% of
helicopter for the Bambi Bucket operation to douse the government contract jobs for women?
forest fire near Nainital.
A. Kerala B. Tamil Nadu
• The Bambi bucket is a special device that was designed
for aerial firefighting purposes and was introduced in C. Karnataka D. Odisha
1983. • Answer- C. Karnataka
• It was invented by Don Arney, a Canadian man. • Karnataka government issued an order to reserve 33% of
• This allows helicopters to carry large quantities of water government contract jobs for women.
under the aircraft and disperse it. • More than 75,000 employees are currently working as
• It is capable of delivering up to 4000 liters of water in one outsourced staff in government departments.
flight and throwing it with great accuracy to the site of • The government usually hires third-party agencies to
fire. provide personnel for Group-C and Group-D posts.
275. Which state government has launched the Pirul Lao- • The reservation policy will be applicable to outsourcing
Paisa Pao campaign? jobs lasting more than 45 days and employing more than
A. Uttarakhand B. Maharashtra 20 people.

C. Madhya Pradesh D. Himachal Pradesh 278. Which of the following statements is correct?

• Answer- A. Uttarakhand 1. The Army is conducting surveys on the Agniveer

scheme and may recommend changes in it.
• Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami
launched Pirul Lao-Paisa Pao in Rudraprayag district on 2. Agniveer scheme was launched by the Centre in
8 May 2024. He urged the people to actively participate in 2014.
the campaign to prevent forest fire. A. 1 only B. 2 only
• The Supreme Court recently expressed concern over the C. 1 and 2 D. None of the above
massive forest fire in the state, which has so far claimed
five lives. Apart from causing air pollution due to dense • Answer- A. 1 only

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• The Army is conducting its own survey on the Agniveer • PRAVAAH (Platform for Regulatory Application,
scheme and may recommend changes in it. Validation, and Authorisation) is a centralised web-based
• Currently, the Army is conducting an internal survey on portal that provides a secure platform for individuals or
the Agnipath scheme to assess its impact on its entities to obtain authorisation, licence or regulatory
recruitment process. approval from the Reserve Bank.
• Based on this, it can prepare recommendations on • The RBI governor also launched a mobile app for retail
possible changes in the plan for the incoming investors to buy and sell government securities.
government. • The Fintech Repository will be a repository of data on
• The survey to evaluate the scheme comes at a time when Indian FinTech companies which will hold essential
the Congress and its Indian bloc allies have promised to information about FinTech entities, their activities,
scrap it if voted to power in the ongoing Lok Sabha technology usage etc.
elections. 281. When was the Namo Drone Didi scheme launched
• In 2022, the scheme was launched by the Centre. by the Government of India?
• At present, two batches of 40,000 Agniveers are deployed A. 11 March 2034 B. 11 March 2024
in the Army. Three batches of 7,385 Agniveers have
C. 11 March 2044 D. 11 March 2014
completed training in the Navy.
• Answer- B. 11 March 2024
279. Which department of the Government of India has
launched the Sanchar Saathi initiative? • In order to promote rural women empowerment, the
Union Ministry of Skill Development and
A. Ministry of Defence
Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has signed a Memorandum of
B. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Understanding (MoU) with Mahindra & Mahindra
Limited for conducting two pilot projects under the
C. Department of Space
Drone Didi scheme in Noida and Hyderabad.
D. Union Ministry of Telecommunications • The MoU was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Dr.
• Answer- D. Union Ministry of Telecommunications Anish Shah, CEO & MD, Mahindra Group and Atul
Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development
• The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in and Entrepreneurship.
collaboration with the Union Home Ministry has initiated
a strong crackdown on the menace of fraudulent SMS • Pilot projects to train Hilas to operate drones for
(Short Message Service) under the Sanchar Saathi agricultural purposes will be conducted at National Skill
initiative. Training Institute's Noida and Hyderabad centres.
• Eight SMS headers being used by cyber criminals to • Mahindra & Mahindra Limited has a significant presence
target unknown customers holding mobile phones have in the agribusiness business. The company will train 500
been blocked by the government. rural women farmers to operate drones for agricultural
purposes like fertilizing crops, monitoring crop growth
• The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which and sowing seeds. Mahindra & Mahindra will provide
comes under the Ministry of Communications, training in skills such as drone flying, data analysis and
Government of India, said that more than 10,000 drone maintenance.
fraudulent messages were sent from eight different
entities in the last three months.
14. Defence
• The Sanchar Saathi initiative was launched on 16 May
2023 by Union Minister of Communications Ashwini 282. The Indian Navy has successfully test-fired an anti-
Vaishnaw in New Delhi. submarine missile developed by________.

280. Who has launched the PRAVAH (Platform for A. HAL B. IIT Madras
Regulatory Application, Validation, and C. ISRO D. DRDO
Authorisation) portal?
• Answer- D. DRDO
A. ISRO B. Reserve Bank of India
• The Indian Navy has successfully tested an anti-
C. Ministry of Education D. NABARD submarine missile system.
• Answer- B. Reserve Bank of India • The Indian Navy successfully test-fired the supersonic
missile assisted release of torpedo (SMART) missile
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched three major
system off the coast of Balasore in Odisha. SMART is a
initiatives on 28 May 2024: the Pravah portal, a mobile
app for retail investors to buy and sell in government canister-based missile system.
securities, and a fintech repository. • This is a next-generation missile system, based on a
• These three initiatives were launched by RBI Governor lightweight torpedo delivery system.
Shaktikanta Das in Mumbai, Maharashtra. • It has been designed and developed by DRDO itself.

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283. Which of the following statements is correct? 2024 at the Indian Army's Joint Training Node located in
Umroi, Meghalaya.
1. ISRO successfully tested pre-burner ignition for
development of its semi-cryogenic propulsion • The opening ceremony of the 7th edition of joint military
system. exercise Shakti will be attended by French Ambassador
to India Thierry Mathau, 24 Mountain Brigade
2. The test was conducted at the Cryo-Integrated Commander Brigadier Mayur Shekatkar, and other civil
Engine Test Facility at ISRO Propulsion Complex and military dignitaries.
(IPRC) in Mahendragiri.
• The military exercise between the Indian Army and the
A. 1 only B. 2 only French Army is a biennial exercise which started in 2011.
C. 1 and 2 D. None of these The exercise is conducted alternately in India and France.
• France is a major defence partner of India. It is the second
• Answer- C. 1 and 2
largest supplier of military equipment and weapons to
• ISRO achieved a significant milestone in the development India after Russia.
of its semi-cryogenic engine.
286. India has recently withdrawn its military personnel
• ISRO successfully tested pre-burner ignition for from which country?
development of its semi-cryogenic propulsion system.
A. Bangladesh B. Nepal
• The pre-burner ignition test article will support the
powerhead system of the semi-cryogenic engine. The C. Pakistan D. Maldives
ignition test on the article was conducted on May 2. • Answer- D. Maldives
• Smooth and continuous ignition of the pre-burner is
• The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has recently
important for engine start.
announced the withdrawal of Indian military personnel
• The test was conducted at the Cryo-Integrated Engine from the Maldives.
Test Facility at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in
• The Indian military personnel were operating two
Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.
helicopters and a Dornier aircraft to provide
284. Which country's armies will hold tactical nuclear humanitarian and medical evacuation services to the
weapons exercises? Maldives.
A. China B. Ukraine • The Maldives government led by Mohamed Muizzu had
formally requested India to withdraw its troops.
C. Russia D. USA
• Muaizzu had set May 10 as the deadline for withdrawal
• Answer- C. Russia of all Indian troops.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the forces 287. The Indian Army has set up one of the world's
to conduct exercises involving tactical nuclear weapons. highest tank repair facilities at a height of _________.
• Since the invasion of Ukraine, this is the first time that
A. 13500 feet B. 14500 feet
Russia has publicly announced an exercise involving
tactical nuclear weapons. C. 11890 feet D. 12800 feet
• Tactical nuclear weapons include aerial bombs, weapons • Answer- B. 14500 feet
for short-range missiles, and the use of artillery weapons
• The Indian Army set up one of the world's highest tank
for the battlefield.
repair facilities at an altitude of 14,500 feet.
• The exercise involves preparation and deployment
• The Indian Army has set up two armoured vehicle
involving non-strategic nuclear weapons.
maintenance and repair facilities near the China border in
• Russia and the United States are the world's largest Nyoma.
nuclear powers. They possess more than 10,600 of the
• These facilities will keep the fighter fleet operational
world's 12,100 nuclear weapons.
ready even in bumpy terrain and challenging weather
• Russia has about 1,558 non-strategic nuclear weapons. conditions.
285. The joint military exercise Shakti is conducted by the • The new facilities will promote improved serviceability
Indian Army with the army of which country? and mission reliability of tanks and infantry combat
vehicles.
A. China B. France
• It has around 500 tanks and infantry combat vehicles
C. Russia D. India operating in eastern Ladakh.
• Answer- B. France 288. Which of the following statements is correct?
• The joint military exercise SHAKTI between the Indian
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1. The Igla-S air defence system, partially • The armies of India and France are taking part in the
assembled in India, will soon be provided to the exercise Shakti. This is the 7th edition of the ongoing joint
Army. exercise SHAKTI.
2. In 2023, the Igla-S system was contracted under • During the exercise, both armies are sharing critical skills
the fourth tranche of Emergency Purchase (EP). in jungle survival and mountain operations.
A. 1 only B. 2 only • This is a biennial training program. It is being held from
May 13 to May 26 at Umroi, Meghalaya.
C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
• The aim of this exercise is to enhance the capabilities of
• Answer- C. Both 1 and 2 the forces for multi-domain operations in semi-
• The Igla-S air defence system, partially assembled in conventional scenarios.
India, will soon be provided to the Army. • A 90-member Indian contingent is involved in the joint
• In late May or early June, the army will receive another exercise.
set of Russian Igla-S Very Short-Range Air Defense 291. May 28, 2024 Defence and Research Development
Systems (VSHORAD). Organisation has successfully test-fired which anti-
• Due to meeting a significant shortcoming in one of the air radiation missile?
defense requirements, its delivery is repeatedly delayed. A. Agni I B. RudraM-I
• Besides, the issue of defence deals as well as payments
C. Agni II D. RudraM-II
preventing significant payments between India and
Russia has been resolved. • Answer- D. RudraM-II
• In June, the first of two Israeli Hermes-900 Medium • Defence and Research Development Organisation
Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (DRDO) has successfully test-fired indigenously
(UAVs) assembled by ADSTL in Hyderabad will also be developed anti-radiation missile Rudram-II.
handed over to the Army. • The missile was successfully test-fired from a Sukhoi-30
• In 2023, the Igla-S system was contracted under the MK-I fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force off the coast
fourth tranche of emergency purchases (EP). of Odisha on 28 May 2024.
289. On May 21, the United States has conducted a • Rudrama-II is the latest and advanced version of the
subcritical nuclear test in ________. Rudram-I missile.
A. Nevada B. Nebraska • The successful test firing of the Rudram-I missile was
carried out by a Sukhoi-30 MK-I fighter aircraft in
C. Oregon D. Montana October 2020.
• Answer- A. Nevada • According to DRDO, during the missile test, the missile
• A subcritical nuclear test was conducted in Nevada by met all the prescribed test parameters.
the United States. This was the third experiment in 292. The Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control
President Joe Biden's tenure. and Discipline) Act has been notified by the Ministry
• The May 21 experiment was conducted to gather critical of Defence. Which of the following statements is
data regarding the country's nuclear arsenal. correct?
• In partnership with Lawrence Livermore National 1. It aims to enable the Commander-in-Chief and
Laboratory, the Nimble Series Experiment was the first Officer-in-Command of inter-service organizations to
experiment to be conducted at the Principal exercise control over the service personnel serving
Underground Laboratory for Subcritical Experimentation under them.
(PULSE) facility.
2. The Act will empower the heads of inter-service
• According to the US Department of Energy's National organizations and pave the way for speedy disposal
Nuclear Security Administration, the test was conducted of cases.
without the use of a nuclear explosive test, which relies
on sub-critical tests to support the safety and A. 1 only B. 2 only
effectiveness of nuclear weapons. C. 1 and 2 D. None of these
290. Indian and French armies took part in the Shakti • Answer- C. 1 and 2
exercise. This is the ______ version of the ongoing
• Defence Ministry notifies new Inter-Services
joint exercise Shakti.
Organisation Act.
A. 9th B. 7th • The Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control
C. 10th D. 8th and Discipline) Act has been notified by the Ministry of
Defence.
• Answer- B. 7th

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• The Bill was passed by both the Houses of Parliament • Answer- B. Visakhapatnam
during the Monsoon Session last year. The Bill received
the assent of the President on August 15, 2023. • The deployment of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet to the
southeast countries of Vietnam and Malaysia has come to
• Its purpose is to empower the Commander-in-Chief and an end.
Officer-in-Command of inter-service organizations to
exercise control over the service personnel serving under • The Indian Navy, as part of Government of India's
them, to maintain discipline and administration effective, diplomacy, regularly undertakes operational deployment
without disturbing the specific individual service of its ships to friendly countries to promote long-
conditions of each service. standing friendship, cooperation and goodwill between
the peoples of the two countries.
• The Act will empower the heads of inter-service
organizations and pave the way for speedy disposal of • Under the command of Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankar,
cases. Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Fleet, Indian Naval
Ships Delhi and Shakti, arrived at Port Kota Kinabalu,
293. DRDO and which of the following IITs will Malaysia on 12 May 2024.
collaborate for AI-powered surveillance and other
• On 12 May 2024, INS Kiltan of the Eastern Fleet arrived at
projects?
Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam. The Vietnam People's Navy
A. IIT Madras B. IIT Bhubaneswar and the Indian Embassy welcomed it.
C. IIT Indore D. IIT Delhi • INS Kiltan is one of the four P 28 Anti-Submarine
Warfare (ASW) corvettes of the Indian Navy.
• Answer- B. IIT Bhubaneswar
• The Eastern Fleet operates under the Eastern Command
• Oil marketing companies reported significant profit of the Indian Navy which is based at Visakhapatnam.
growth in FY 2023-24.
• The Western Fleet is under the Western Command,
• The total profit of oil marketing companies in the which is based in Mumbai.
financial year 2023-24 was Rs 86 thousand crore. This is
25 times more than the profit of the previous financial 296. Which country conducted a successful training
year. launch of Fatah-II rocket system in May 2024?
• The net profit of oil marketing companies is 543% higher A. Qatar B. Iran
than the financial year 2013-14. C. Pakistan D. Afghanistan
• Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited reported a
• Answer- C. Pakistan
record net profit of over Rs 16,014 crore. In 2022-23, it
was in a loss of Rs 6,980 crore. • Pakistan on Wednesday launched a guided multi-launch
• In the last financial year, the profit of Bharat Petroleum rocket system (FATH-II). Successfully carried out a
Corporation Limited reached 26 thousand 673 crore training launch of the missile, capable of attacking targets
rupees. This is about 13 times more than the financial with high accuracy up to a distance of 400 kilometers.
year 2022-23. • Equipped with advanced navigation, unparalleled
trajectory and maneuverability features, the Conquer is a
294. Where did the Indian Air Force test airdrop-
great deal of action. It is designed to defeat missile
indigenous mobile hospital 'Bhishma' cube?
defense systems and is being included in the artillery
A. Patna B. New Delhi divisions of Pakistan.
C. Jaipur D. Agra • The launch of Fatah-II guided rocket system was aimed
at improving launch practices and procedures, the Army
• Answer- D. Agra said in a statement.
• The Indian Air Force has tested the state-of-the-art • President – Asif Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
indigenous mobile hospital 'Bhishma' Cube for airdrop in
Agra. 15. Agreements and MoU
• Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, this
innovative technology is capable of providing quick and 297. On 30 April 2024, India and Croatia held _____
session of Foreign Office Consultations in New
comprehensive medical support during an emergency
Delhi.
anywhere.
• It has been prepared to treat 200 injured. A. 12th B. 10th

295. Where is the headquarters of the Eastern Fleet of the C. 13th D. 11th
Indian Navy located? • Answer- D. 11th
A. Kolkata B. Visakhapatnam • On 30 April 2024, India and Croatia held the 11th session
C. Kochi D. Gandhinagar of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi.

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• During the consultations, the two sides discussed views B. World Health Organization
on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
C. United Nations Development Programme
• They comprehensively reviewed the current bilateral
relationship. D. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
• They also reviewed strengthening cooperation in the • Answer- C. United Nations Development Programme
fields of trade and economy, defence and maritime, • The government and the United Nations Development
science and technology, innovation, tourism and culture. Programme (UNDP) have signed an MoU.
• He also stressed the importance of strengthening people- • The MoU is for capacity building and digitization of
to-people and cultural exchanges. vaccine cold chain management.
298. India's CAG and ______________ signed an • The partnership aims to enhance capacity building,
agreement to enhance cooperation in auditing. digitization of vaccine cold chain management and
communication planning in India.
A. Auditor General of Bangladesh
• Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry and
B. Auditor General of Nepal Dairying and UNDP's local representative in India signed
C. Auditor General of Sri Lanka the MoU.
D. Auditor General of Bhutan • Cold chain management is a major challenge in the
vaccination rollout in India.
• Answer- B. Auditor General of Nepal
301. The European Space Agency and ________ have
• CAG of India and Auditor General of Nepal signed an signed the Zero Debris Charter at the ESA/EU Space
agreement to enhance cooperation in auditing. Council.
• The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India
A. 16 B. 14
Girish Chandra Murmu and the Auditor General of
Nepal Toyam Raya signed an MoU. C. 18 D. 12
• The main objective of the agreement is to enhance • Answer- D. 12
cooperation and exchange of expertise in the field of
• The European Space Agency and 12 countries have
auditing.
signed the Zero Debris Charter at the ESA/EU Space
• Through this MoU, a platform will be established for Council.
mutual assistance in capacity development, knowledge
• They reaffirmed their commitment to the long-term
exchange and conduct of audits.
sustainability of human activities in Earth's orbit.
299. The Indian Coast Guard and the __________ have • Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Germany, Lithuania,
signed an MoU aimed at enhancing indigenous Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden and the
content in shipbuilding. United Kingdom pledged to abide by the Charter.
A. Steel Authority of India B. Jindal Steel & Power • At the 2022 Ministerial Conference, ESA members had
c. Essar Steel India D. Tata Steel agreed to implement a "Zero Debris Approach to their
Missions".
• Answer- B. Jindal Steel & Power
• The Zero Debris Charter will help Europe become a
• A MoU has been signed between Indian Coast Guard global leader in the mitigation and treatment of space
(ICG) and Jindal Steel & Power (JSP). debris.
• The objective of this MoU is to enhance indigenous 302. Which of the following statements is correct?
content in shipbuilding.
1. On May 24, the Geneva-based United Nations
• The partnership will support the supply of indigenous
Organization members signed the World Intellectual
marine-grade steel.
Property Organization (WIPO) treaty.
• The MoU highlights the important role of public-private
partnerships in trying to address complex security 2. The treaty will help countries protect traditional
challenges. knowledge, protect biodiversity, increase
transparency in the patent system and strengthen
• It emphasizes the need for cooperation between the innovation.
private sector and government agencies to strengthen
national interests. A. 1 only B. 2 only

300. The government and ________________ have signed C. 1 and 2 D. None of the above
an MoU for capacity building and digitization of • Answer- C. 1 and 2
vaccine cold chain management.
• WIPO members signed a treaty to protect genetic
A. Indian Medical Association resources and traditional knowledge.

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• On May 24, members of the Geneva-based United Entrepreneurship for conducting two pilot projects
Nations Organization signed the World Intellectual under the Drone Didi scheme?
Property Organization (WIPO) treaty.
A. DroneAcharya B. Skylark Drone
• This is an important victory for India and the Global
South. C. Mahindra & Mahindra Limited

• The treaty will help countries protect traditional D. Zen Technologies

knowledge, protect biodiversity, increase transparency in • Answer- C. Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
the patent system, and strengthen innovation.
• Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd inked a pact with the Ministry
• If the claimed invention is based on related conventional of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to conduct
knowledge or materials, the treaty requires patent two pilot projects under the Drone Didi scheme.
applicants to disclose the country of origin or source of
genetic resources. • Under this MoU, MSDE and M&M will conduct two pilot
projects at the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI)
303. In May 2024, India and which of the following located in Hyderabad and Noida.
countries have signed a visa exemption agreement for
• A special batch of 20 women each will be skilling 500
diplomatic passports?
women.
A. Nepal B. Moldova • The 15-day course, approved by the Directorate General
C. Bhutan D. Romania of Civil Aviation (DGCA), will be delivered through
Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) trainers at
• Answer- B. Moldova the centres.
• India and Moldova have signed a visa exemption • The Drone Didi scheme was launched to train 15,000
agreement for diplomatic passports. women to operate drones for agricultural purposes.
• On 10th May 2024, India and Moldova signed an
306. Which of the following AIIMS has signed a MoU
agreement on visa exemption for diplomatic and official
with the University of Bolton Institute of Medicine
passports.
for cooperation in the field of medical research,
• After this agreement, diplomatic and official passport education and innovation?
holders of any country will be allowed to travel to
another country without a visa. A. AIIMS Bhubaneswar B. AIIMS New Delhi

• The agreement was signed by the Ministry of External C. AIIMS Jodhpur D. AIIMS Bhopal
Affairs, Secretary (West), Pavan Kapoor and Ambassador • Answer- B. AIIMS New Delhi
of Moldova, Anna Taban.
• AIIMS New Delhi and the University of Bolton Institute
304. India and ______ have signed a long-term agreement of Medicine have signed a Memorandum of
for the operation of Chabahar port. Understanding (MoU).
A. Pakistan B. Iran • The two institutions have signed MoUs for cooperation in
the field of medical research, education and innovation.
C. Iraq D. Afghanistan
• Officials of both the institutions signed the MoU through
• Answer- B. Iran a virtual event.
• India and Iran have signed a long-term agreement for • The partnership will include employee and student
Chabahar port operations. exchanges, educational conferences, and associate degree
• The two countries signed a long-term agreement for the programs.
operation of Shahid-Beheshti Port Terminal.
307. Which of the following countries has signed an
• Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways agreement to develop interceptors for hypersonic
Sarbananda Sonowal led the Indian delegation to Iran. missiles?
• He witnessed the signing of a new 10-year agreement A. France and America B. America and Australia
between India Ports Global Limited (IPGL) and Iran's
Ports and Maritime Association. C. Japan and America D. Japan and India
• Under the deal, IPGL will operate the port for the • Answer- C. Japan and America
duration of the contract. • Japan and the US have signed an agreement to develop
• After the end of the 10-year period, India and Iran will interceptors for hypersonic missiles.
further increase their cooperation in Chabahar. • Under the agreement, the two countries plan to develop
305. Who among the following signed an agreement with interceptors by 2030.
the Ministry of Skill Development and • The plan will cost more than $3 billion. It was first
announced in August.

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• The interceptor is being called Glide Phase Interceptor 310. How many country's election management bodies
(GPI). have been invited by India under the International
• The Japanese government has included 480 million Election Visitors Programme?
dollars for the development of the interceptor in the 2024 A. 17 B. 20
budget.
C. 23 D. 33
16. Miscellaneous Current Affairs • Answer- C. 23
308. An integrated portal for government retirees has • The Election Commission has invited 75 international
been launched by the Department of Pension. What visitors from Election Management Bodies of 23
is the name of the portal? countries, under the International Election Visitors
Program (IEVP) during the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections
A. Bhavishya Portal B. Prerna Portal 2024 in the country.
C. Sampoorna Portal D. Laksh Portal • It also includes members of the International Foundation
• Answer- A. Bhavishya Portal for Electoral Systems (IFES).

• The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare has • The objective is to familiarize the foreign management
launched an integrated pensioner portal of Bank of India, bodies with Indian election practices.
also known as Bhavishya Portal. • The invited delegates are from 23 countries - Bhutan,
Mongolia, Australia, Madagascar, Fiji, Kyrgyz Republic,
• It combines pension processing and payment services of
Russia, Moldova, Tunisia, Seychelles, Cambodia, Nepal,
five banks in a single window.
Philippines, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh,
• Retirees can check their monthly pension slips, check life Kazakhstan, Georgia, Chile, Uzbekistan, Maldives, Papua
certificate status, submit Form 16 and view details of New Guinea and Namibia representing various Electoral
dues paid through this portal. Management Bodies and Organizations.
• Services of State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Punjab
311. Which state's ancient block print art 'Ajrakh' has got
National Bank and Canara Bank will be provided on this
GI tag?
platform.
• Later, most of the pension-disbursing banks will be A. Maharashtra B. Gujarat
integrated with the portal. C. West Bengal D. Madhya Pradesh
309. Which of the following statements is correct? • Answer- B. Gujarat
1. FSSAI has ordered mandatory testing of spice • In a significant recognition of Gujarat's rich cultural
brands across India. heritage, traditional artisans of 'Kutch Ajrakh' have been
awarded the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI)
2. Sale of some spices has been stopped due to a rise
certificate by the Controller General of Patents, Designs
in ethylene oxide (ETO) levels.
and Trademarks (CGPDTM).
A. 1 only B. 2 only • This remarkable achievement celebrates the intricate
C. 1 and 2 D. None of these textile craft that has been deeply rooted in the vibrant
region of Kutch for centuries.
• Answer- C. 1 and 2
• Ajrakh cloth is a traditional hand-block printing
• FSSAI has ordered mandatory testing of spice brands technique that originated in Kutch, Gujarat.
across India.
• It uses natural dyes and intricate patterns to create
• According to the FSSAI order, all brands of spices will be beautiful garments, which are used to make sarees,
tested extensively. dupattas, stoles, and other garments.
• FSSAI has directed its officials to carry out intensive
312. A newly discovered tardigrade species discovered in
inspections, sampling and testing at all spice
Tamil Nadu has been named after __________.
manufacturing facilities.
• It has also directed state governments to conduct spice A. Chandrayaan-3 Mission B. Aditya-L1 Mission
testing to guarantee quality. C. Chandrayaan-2 Mission D. Gaganyaan Mission
• The decision comes after Singapore and Hong Kong • Answer- A. Chandrayaan-3 Mission
stopped selling some spices from MDH and Everest.
• A newly discovered tardigrade species has been named
• The sale of these brands of spices has been stopped due
after the Chandrayaan-3 mission
to a rise in the level of ethylene oxide (ETO).
• A new species of marine tardigrade has been discovered
• Ethylene oxide (ETO) is a pesticide that is unsuitable for
off the coast of Tamil Nadu.
human consumption and has been associated with long-
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• It has been named 'Batylus Chandrayani' after the • Answer- D. Oman
Chandrayaan-3 moon mission by the researchers.
• The IMD shared an update on Cyclone Remal which will
• Tardigrades are commonly known as 'water bears'. These affect West Bengal adjoining Bangladesh.
are subtle miracles.
• A low-pressure area over southwest and adjoining west-
• It is the third marine tardigrade species scientifically central Bay of Bengal has moved northeastwards.
discovered in Indian waters and the second one off the
east coast. • Cyclone Remal is the first cyclone of this season to
develop in the Bay of Bengal region. The cyclone has
• Marine tardigrades are found in the oceans and account been named by Remal Oman, which means sand in
for 17% of all known tardigrade species. Arabic.
313. Archaeologists found the first evidence of rock art in • According to the India Meteorological Department, the
the city of Mangaluru near _____________. cyclonic storm is likely to intensify further over east-
A. Pompeii Temple B. St. Antony Temple central Bay of Bengal by May 25.

C. Babbu Swamy Temple. D. St. Jude Temple 316. Which country has become India's largest trading
partner with $118.4 billion?
• Answer- C. Babbu Swamy Temple
A. Sri Lanka B. Bangladesh
• The first evidence of rock art in the city of Mangaluru has
been discovered by an archaeologist. C. Nepal D. China
• Archaeologists have found the first evidence of rock art • Answer- D. China
near Bolur Panne Koteda Babbu Swamy Temple in • China became India's largest trading partner, surpassing
Mangaluru city. the US with $118.4 billion in two-way trade, with
• This rock art has human footprints, which have been bilateral trade of $118.28 billion.
found on a natural stone slab near the temple. • As per the data, the countries with which India's trade
• These footprints must have been made in the 1st or 2nd deficit increased during the last fiscal year include China,
century AD. Russia, South Korea and Hong Kong. On the other hand,
• Rock art refers to painting and rock painting, which were India's trade deficit with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Russia,
indisputable cognitive evidence of uneducated societies. Indonesia and Iraq has narrowed compared to 2022-23 in
the previous financial year.
314. The first human case of bird flu in Australia has been
• India is currently having the highest trade deficit with
confirmed in a child. Which of the following
China. In the last financial year, its figure increased to $
statements is correct about bird flu?
85 billion.
1. It is caused by infection with avian influenza type
317. Who is the first person to climb Mount Everest and
A virus subtypes H5N1 and H9N2.
Mount Lhotse in the same season?
2. These viruses spread naturally in wild aquatic
A. Nirmalpuja B. Neema Ungadi
birds.
C. Jyoti Ratri D. Satyadeep Gupta
A. 1 only B. 2 only
• Answer- D. Satyadeep Gupta
C. 1 and 2 D. None of the above
• India's Satyadeep Gupta became the first person to
• Answer- C. 1 and 2
double climb the world's highest peak Mount Everest
• The first human case of bird flu in Australia was found in and the world's fourth highest peak Mount Lhotse in a
a child. The first human case of H5N1 virus has been single session.
found in Australia in a child returned from India. • He also holds the record of being the first Indian to travel
• The child contracted the infection in India and his health from Mount Everetts to Mount Lhotse in 11 hours and 15
deteriorated in March 2024. minutes.
• Avian influenza or bird flu: This disease is caused by • Mountaineer Satyadeep Gupta first conquered the
infection with avian influenza type A virus subtypes world's highest mountain peak, the 8,848.86-metre-high
H5N1 and H9N2. Mount Everest, in the afternoon on 21 May 2024. He then
• These viruses spread naturally in wild aquatic birds and started his journey to reach Mount Lhotse which is
can infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal located just south of Mount Everest.
species. 318. According to a study, which of the following planet
315. Remal cyclone has been named by which country? appears to be more volcanically active than
previously thought?
A. Bangladesh B. India
A. Mars B. Jupiter
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C. Venus D. Saturn • Recently the registered office of Khanij Videsh India
Limited (KABIL) has been inaugurated in New Delhi.
• Answer- C. Venus
• According to a study, the planet Venus appears to be 321. India's foreign exchange reserves rose _________ to
more volcanically active than previously thought. $641.590 billion in the week ended May 3.

• According to scientists, Venus appears to be more A. $3.668 billion B. $1.668 billion

volcanically active than previously thought. C. $4.668 billion D. $2.668 billion
• New analysis of decades-old radar images has revealed
• Answer- A. $3.668 billion
evidence of volcanic eruptions at two additional sites on
Venus. • In the week ended May 3, the country's foreign exchange
• Radar images obtained by NASA's Magellan indicated reserves increased by $ 3.668 billion to $ 641.590 billion.
large lava flows at these two locations in the northern • The increase comes after three consecutive weeks of
hemisphere of Venus. decline.
• One of the two sites is a volcano called Sif Mons, which is • India's foreign exchange reserves fell for three
located in an area called Eastla Reggio. consecutive weeks after rising for seven weeks.
• The second site is a large volcanic plain in an area called • India's foreign currency assets increased by $ 4.459 billion
Neobe Planitia. to $ 564.161 billion.
319. ISO 42001:2023 certification for Artificial Intelligence • Gold reserves declined by $ 653 billion to $ 54.880 billion.
Management Systems has been awarded to 322. Which Indian cultural objects have been included in
__________. the 2024 cycle of UNESCO's Memory of the World
A. TCS B. Wipro Asia-Pacific Regional Register?
C. Accenture D. Infosys
A. Ramcharitmanas B. Panchatantra
• Answer- D. Infosys C. Sahrdayaloka-locana D. All of the above
• Infosys has been awarded ISO 42001:2023 certification for
• Answer- D. All of the above
Artificial Intelligence Management System.
• Infosys announced that it has been certified with ISO • India's Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra and Sahrdayloka-
42001:2023, the world's first international standard on AI Locana have been included in the 20 items of the 2024
management systems. cycle of UNESCO's 'Memory of the World Asia-Pacific
Regional Register' of the Asia Pacific region.
• Infosys is one of the first IT services companies globally
to receive certification to implement the Artificial • The Memory of the World Asia Pacific Committee
Intelligence Management System (AIMS) framework. recognises and honours the achievements of the Asia-
Pacific in geneology, literature, and science, among other
• The Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) categories.
framework will promote adherence to AI practices and
regulatory requirements for increased efficiency and • The decision to include Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra
accountability in AI initiatives. and Sahridaylok-Lochan, was taken at the 10th General
Meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia
320. Minerals Videsh India Limited (KABIL) is likely to and the Pacific (MoWCAP) held in Ulaanbaatar, the
acquire a lithium block in ___________ this year. capital of Mongolia on May 7 and 8.
A. Australia B. Russia • The 10th General Meeting of MoMAP was hosted by the
Ministry of Culture, Government of Mongolia,
C. France D. Iran
Mongolian National Commission for UNESCO and
• Answer- A. Australia UNESCO's Bangkok Regional Office.
• Mineral Videsh India will acquire a lithium asset in
Australia in FY25.
• Minerals Videsh India Ltd (KABIL) may acquire a
lithium block in Australia this year.
• Mineral Videsh India Limited is owned by three public
sector undertakings - National Aluminium Company
Limited (NALCO), Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)
and Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited
(MECL).
• It is entrusted with the critical mission of identification,
exploration, acquisition and development of critical and
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1. International Current Affairs
INDEX
1. Interna)onal Current Affairs ..................................... 1 1. In June 2024, India announced the medical e-visa
facility for the citizens of which country?
2. Na)onal Current Affairs ............................................. 6 A. Bhutan B. Thailand
3. Sports ...................................................................... 18 C. Bangladesh D. Myanmar
4. Science & Technology .............................................. 23 • `- C. Bangladesh
• India announced medical e-visa facility for citizens
5. Obituaries ................................................................ 25 of Bangladesh.
6. Appointments and resigna)ons .............................. 25 • India and Bangladesh signed 10 agreements on
defence, digital partnership, maritime cooperation
7. Important Days ........................................................ 31 etc.
• India will also extend medical e-visa facility to the
8. Summits and Conferences ....................................... 35
nationals of Bangladesh.
9. Awards and Recogni)ons ........................................ 37 • India will also open a new consulate in
Bangladesh's Rangpur for the people in the
10. Ranks and Reports ................................................... 40
northwestern region of the country.
11. Books and Authors .................................................. 44 • India and Bangladesh signed agreements on digital
12. Banking and Economy ............................................. 44 partnership, green partnership, maritime
cooperation and blue economy, space cooperation,
13. Central, State Government Schemes & CommiSees47 railway connectivity, oceanography, defence and
strategic operations studies etc.
14. Defence ................................................................... 51
2. India has announced the opening of a new consulate
15. Agreements and MoU ............................................. 54 in which country?
16. Miscellaneous Current Affairs ................................. 55 A. Bangladesh B. Sri Lanka
C. Japan D. China
• Answer- A. Bangladesh
• India recently announced that India will open a
new consulate in Rangpur, Bangladesh to facilitate
services for the people in the north-west region of
the country.
• Bangladesh is a key partner for the Neighbourhood
First Policy, Act East Policy, Vision SAGAR and
Indo-Pacific Vision.
• Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived
in India on a two-day state visit.
3. Paraguay has become the _____ full member to join
the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
A. 98th B. 100th
C. 99th D. 101st
• Answer- B. 100th

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• Paraguay, the South American nation, has become • It will facilitate sustainable development of blue
the 100th full member to join the International Solar economy by networking with researchers and
Alliance (ISA). research institutions in BIMSTEC countries.
• On 26 June 2024, Paraguay officially submitted its • It will enable PhD students from BIMSTEC
letter of ratification to the ISA in New Delhi. countries to pursue doctoral research in India.
• Abhishek Singh, Joint Secretary, Economic • The programme will benefit researchers and
Diplomacy and State Division in the Ministry of academic institutions in the field of fisheries,
External Affairs, India, received the ratification marine or oceanic sciences from BIMSTEC
document. countries.
• Singh serves as the head of the depository for the 6. Claudia Sheinbaum is set to become the first female
ISA, which was established by India and France on president of ___________.?
November 30, 2015, during the United Nations
A. Brazil B. Canada
Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris.
C. Mexico D. Cuba
• 119 countries have now signed the ISA Framework
Agreement. • Answer- C. Mexico
• Of these, 100 have completed the ratification • Claudia Sheinbaum is set to become Mexico's first
process and become full members. Spain joined as female president.
the 99th member in May 2024. • Claudia Sheinbaum is expected to win a landslide
majority to become Mexico's first female president.
4. Which country has emerged as India's top defence
export partner, accounting for over 50% of total • Provisional results show Sheinbaum leading with
exports and crossed $2.8 billion in the last five years? 59% of the vote, while Galveyse has received 29% of
the vote.
A. China B. Russia
• Sheinbaum would be the first woman to win a
C. Israel D. America
general election in the United States, Mexico or
• Answer- D. America Canada.
• The US has emerged as India's top defence export • Claudia Sheinbaum is from the ruling left-wing
partner. Morena party.
• The leading chamber of American industry in India,
7. Who has been elected as the President of Iceland?
the American Chamber of Commerce in India
(AMCHAM), has reported significant progress in A. Katrin Jacobsdottir B. Halla Tomasdottir
the India-US defence alliance. C. Johanna Sigurardottir D. Vigdis Finnbogadotir
• The US-India Defence Alliance highlights the • Answer- B. Halla Tomasdottir
importance of joint efforts in shaping global • Businessman and investor Halla Tomasdottir has
security and advancing the prosperity of both been elected as the seventh President of Iceland. She
nations. will be sworn in on 1 August 2024 and will replace
• With exports to the US accounting for more than incumbent President Guana Johansson.
50% of total exports and exceeding $2.8 billion in • The term of the President of Iceland is four years.
the last five years, the US has emerged as India's top
• Presidential elections in Iceland-
destination for defence exports.
• On June 1, 2024, the presidential election was held
5. Which of the following statements is correct about in Iceland. The President is elected directly by the
BIMReN initiative?? people. Iceland is a parliamentary democracy and
1. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of External the post of president is largely ceremonial. The real
Affairs and the Bay of Bengal Programme- executive power rests with the Council of Ministers
Intergovernmental Organization (BOBP-IGO). headed by the Prime Minister.

2. It will enable PhD students from BIMSTEC 8. For the first time in the world, the liver of a person
countries to pursue doctoral research in India. suffering from severe liver cancer was transplanted
from ______’s liver.
A. 1 only B. 2 only
A. Pig B. Monkey
C. 1 and 2 D. None of the above
C. Dog D. Horse
• Answer- C. 1 and 2
• Answer- A. Pig
• The Government of India has launched the BIMReN
initiative for PhD students. • For the first time in the world, the liver of a person
suffering from severe liver cancer was transplanted
• It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of External
from pig's liver.
Affairs and the Bay of Bengal Programme-
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• A 71-year-old man in China has become the fifth Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force
recipient of a pig organ and the first living person to Station in Florida.
undergo a liver transplant from a genetically • The first flight with humans was scheduled for May
modified pig. 7. But it was postponed first due to helium leakage
• Chinese doctors said they had transplanted the liver and then due to problems with ULA's ground
of a gene-edited pig into a living person. power supply.
• It has been considered a turning point in the 12. Which country has officially recognized Palestine
xenotransplantation process, which involves recently?
transplanting animals into humans.
A. Portugal B. Japan
9. NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) are C. Argentina D. Slovenia
collaborating to develop a standardized timing
• Answer- D. Slovenia
system for ___________.
• The Slovenian parliament has recognized Palestine
A. Jupiter B. Venus
as an independent nation in an important decision.
C. Moon D. Saturn
• Earlier, Spain, Ireland and Norway also officially
• Answer- C. Moon recognized Palestine.
• NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) are • Of the 27 EU members, Sweden, Cyprus, Hungary,
collaborating to develop a standardized time the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Romania and
system for the Moon. Bulgaria have already recognised Palestine.
• Under the Artemis program, NASA and the
13. What is the tenure of the non-permanent members of
European Space Agency (ESA) are working
the United Nations General Assembly?
together to create a standardized time system for
the Moon. A. Four years B. Two years
• These efforts will be critical to the success of the C. Five years D. Three years
Artemis program and future lunar exploration. • Answer- B. Two years
• Its main objective is to coordinate the lunar • The United Nations General Assembly has elected
missions of various countries and private entities. Pakistan, Somalia, Panama, Denmark and Greece
• The establishment of the Lunar Time Zone is an (Greece) as the new non-permanent members of the
important step towards promoting international United Nations Security Council. They have been
cooperation and ensuring the success of elected for a two-year term beginning January 1,
multinational lunar missions. 2025.
• The election to elect five new members of the UN
10. Which country has recently banned the entry of
Security Council was held on 6 June 2024 at the
Israeli passport holders?
United Nations headquarters in New York, United
A. India B. Maldives States.
C. Nepal D. Bhutan • The newly elected members replace Japan, Malta,
• Answer- B. Maldives Mozambique, Ecuador and Switzerland, whose
• Recently Maldives has banned the entry of Israeli terms will end on 31 December 2024.
passport holders into their country. • The Security Council has 15 members, of which 5
• The Maldives has taken this decision amid growing are permanent and 10 are non-permanent.
public anger over the ongoing war in Gaza. 14. Who has become the first person to spend 1,000 days
• The Maldives lifted a ban on Israeli citizens in the in space?
early 1990s and restored diplomatic relations in A. Genadi Padalka B. Mikhail Kornienko
2010.
C. Oleg Kononenko D. Yuri Malenchenko
11. Who created history by becoming the first woman • Answer- C. Oleg Kononenko
pilot of an advanced human-rated spacecraft?
• Russian cosmonaut became the first person to
A. Sunita Williams B. Gregory Olsen spend 1,000 days in space.
C. Butch Wilmore D. none of these • Oleg Kononenko, who has made five trips to the
• Answer- A. Sunita Williams International Space Station since 2008, achieved this
• Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams feat on June 4.
created history by becoming the first woman pilot • On September 15, 2023, his current trip to the ISS
of a newly developed human-rated spacecraft. began, when he flew into space with NASA
• On June 5, 2024, the crew was launched aboard the astronaut Loral O'Hara and his compatriot Nikolai
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• In February 2024, Kononenko set the total space 17. Which country's President has dissolved its
time record for the first time when he surpassed the parliament following exit polls leading to his party's
record of 878 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes and 48 massive defeat in the European parliamentary
seconds set by fellow Russian Gennady Padalka in elections?
2015. A. France B. Austria
• On September 23, 2024, if Kononenko's mission C. Finland D. Belgium
ends on schedule, he will have spent a total of 1,110
• Answer- A. France
days in orbit.
• The French Parliament and the National Assembly
15. Which country started issuing banknotes bearing the have been dissolved by President Emmanuel
portrait of King Charles III on 5 June 2024 for co- Macron.
transmission with Queen Elizabeth II?
• This comes after exit polls showed his party's
A. Brazil B. United Kingdom massive defeat in the European parliamentary
C. Egypt D. USA elections.
• Answer- B. United Kingdom • According to preliminary estimates, the National
• The Bank of England has asked people to return old Rally (RN) party won 31.5% of the vote.
banknotes bearing the image of Queen Elizabeth II • That's more than double the share of Macron's
as new banknotes bearing the image of King Renaissance Party. Macron's Renaissance Party took
Charles III will come into circulation in the UK. second place with 15.2% of the vote.
• With this, King Charles III has now become the 18. Which of the following statements is correct?
second British monarch to appear on Bank of
England notes. 1. Between 1960 and 2023, the upper 2,000 meters (m)
of the oceans warmed at a rate of 0.32 ± 0.03 watts per
• Only the image of King Charles III is different in the
square meter (W/m2).
new notes, but other details are the same.
• In December 2022, after the death of Queen 2. The rate of warming of the oceans has doubled in
Elizabeth II in September of the same year, images the last two decades.
of notes depicting King Charles were released for A. 1 only B. 2 only
the first time. C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
16. Which of the following statement is correct? • Answer- C. Both 1 and 2
1. On the occasion of World Environment Day on • UNESCO's Ocean State Report found a lack of
June 5, NASA provided details about its knowledge in research and data on the rise in ocean
collaborative effort with French national space temperature.
agency CNES for the upcoming Trishna mission. • According to UNESCO's Ocean State Report, the
world is still unable to devise solutions for many
2. Trishna stands for "Thermal Infrared Imaging
ocean crises that remove carbon dioxide from the
Satellite for High-Resolution Natural Resource
atmosphere.
Assessment."
• Between 1960 and 2023, the upper 2,000 meters (m)
A. 1 only B. 2 only
of the oceans warmed at a rate of 0.32 ± 0.03 watts
C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 per square meter (W/m2).
• Answer- B. 2 only • The rate of warming of the oceans has doubled in
• On the occasion of World Environment Day on June the last two decades. This has become a major
5, ISRO provided details about its collaborative concern for scientists.
effort with CNES, the French national space agency, • Sea levels continued to rise in 2023. From 1993 to
for the upcoming Trishna mission. 2023, the global mean sea level rose at a rate of 3.4
• Trishna stands for "Thermal Infrared Imaging +/-0.3 mm/year.
Satellite for High Resolution Natural Resource
19. Which year has been declared by the United Nations
Assessment."
as the "International Year of Quantum Science and
• "Trishna is designed to monitor biophysical and Technology"?
radiological variables for Earth's surface
A. 2035 B. 2025
temperature, emissions and surface energy budgets
from regional to global scale. D. 2024 D. 2030
• The Mission addresses critical water and food • Answer- B. 2025
security challenges, and focuses on efficient water • On June 7, 2024, the United Nations declared 2025
resources management through human-induced as the International Year of Quantum Science and
climate change impacts and transpiration Technology (IYQ).
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• The initiative will take place "year-round" and C. Singapore D. Myanmar
"worldwide" and will be "celebrated through • Answer- A. Thailand
activities at all levels aimed at raising public
• Thailand became the first South Asian country to
awareness of the importance of quantum science
recognize same-sex marriage.
and applications."
• Thailand's Senate passed the final reading of the
• "This announcement is the result of a proposal
marriage equality law. This paved the way for
submitted by Mexico in May 2023, which soon
Thailand to become the first South Asian country to
included other countries.
recognize same-sex marriage.
• In May 2024, Ghana, with the support of more than
• The law will take effect after 120 days. It also
70 countries, submitted a draft resolution to the UN
requires royal approval.
General Assembly calling for an official declaration.
• The bill was passed by 130 votes in favour, four
20. Who served a second term as the President of South against and 18 abstentions.
Africa?
• Thailand is the third country in Asia after Nepal
A. John Sweeney B. Hamza Yusuf and Taiwan to implement a marriage equality law.
D. Mohammad Mokhabar D. Cyril Ramaphosa
23. Dutchman Mark Rutte will replace Jens Stoltenberg
• Answer- D. Cyril Ramaphosa as head of the _____alliance.
• Cyril Ramaphosa was elected for a second term as A. UNESCO B. NATO
the President of South Africa at a meeting of the
C. Interpol D. World Bank
South African Parliament on 14 June 2024.
• Answer- B. NATO
• Ramaphosa was re-elected president after Cyril
Ramaphosa's African National Congress party, the • Dutchman Mark Rutte, a longtime critic of Putin,
right-wing Democratic Alliance (DA) and other will replace Jens Stoltenberg as head of the NATO
smaller parties signed an agreement to form a alliance.
coalition government. • Mark Rutte, the former Dutch prime minister, is an
• Cyril Ramaphosa was elected as the President of ardent supporter of Ukraine and a critic of Russian
South Africa for the first time on 15th February President Vladimir Putin, who has played a key
2018. role in Europe's military support for Ukraine since
Russia's 2022 invasion.
• For the first time since the 1996 constitution came
into force, the ruling ANC party has failed to secure • The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an
a majority in the South African parliament. intergovernmental military alliance of 32 member
countries – 30 European and 2 North American
21. According to UN, which are the top countries countries.
implementing SDG targets?
• Stoltenberg's term will end on October 1, 10 years
A. Sweden B. Finland after taking office in 2014.
C. Denmark D. All of the above
24. Who was appointed as a Global Goodwill
• Answer- D. All of the above Ambassador by the UN Refugee Agency on June 20,
• According to the United Nations, the world is 2024?
lagging behind in environmental, health and A. Arindam Bagchi B. Priyanka Chopra
hunger goals.
C. Dia Mirza D. Theo James
• The UN's annual Sustainable Development Report
• Answer- D. Theo James
ranks the performance of its 193 member states in
the implementation of the Sustainable Development • The UN refugee agency appointed British actor
Goals. Theo James as a Global Goodwill Ambassador on 20
June 2024.
• The Sustainable Development Report found that
none of the 17 goals are on track to be met by 2030. • James, who has starred in the television series "The
Gentlemen" and "The White Lotus," has been
• Most goals have seen "limited or reversal in
supporting UNHCR since 2016 and has traveled to
progress." Political goals such as press freedom
Greece, France and Jordan to meet refugees and
have also seen a "reversal in progress."
asylum seekers.
• Finland, Sweden and Denmark are the top countries
• As a Global Goodwill Ambassador, Theo James
implementing the Sustainable Development Goals.
demonstrates a commitment to the humanitarian
• China has also progressed faster than average. cause by dedicating its impact and resources to
22. Which country became the first South Asian country supporting refugees worldwide.
to recognise same-sex marriage? 25. Which of the following country has launched its first
A. Thailand B. Indonesia space agency and plans to land on Mars by 2045?

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A. Australia B. South Korea • Answer- D. Palghar, Maharashtra
C. Indonesia D. Israel • The Government of India has approved the
construction of a new major port at Wadhawan
Answer- B. South Korea
located in Dahanu taluka of Palghar district of
• South Korea launched its first space agency. South Maharashtra.
Korea plans to land on Mars by 2045.
• The construction development of Wadhawan port is
• President Yoon Suk Yeol said it plans to spend 100 aligned with the objectives of PM GatiShakti
trillion won ($72.6 billion) on space exploration by programme.
then.
• The project was approved by the Union Cabinet
• The Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) will chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 19
lead the country's "space economy". June 2024.
• South Korea's first lunar lander is planned for 2032. • The Union Cabinet also approved the proposal to
• With the launch of the Nuri rocket in May 2023, establish road connectivity between Wadhawan
South Korea became the seventh country to have its Port and National Highways and rail linkages to the
own space launch vehicle and satellite development existing rail network and upcoming Dedicated Rail
technology. Freight Corridor.
26. Donald Trump became the _______former US • The port will have nine container terminals, each
president to be convicted of the crime. 1,000 metres long, including coastal berths, four
multipurpose berths, four liquid cargo berths, one
A. Second B. First
Ro-Ro berth and one Coast Guard berth.
C. 3rd D. 4th
29. The law has come into force to curb irregularities in
• Answer- B. First
competitive examinations. The law provides for a
• Donald Trump became the first former US maximum punishment of ___________in prison.
president to be convicted of the crime.
A. 15 years B. 12 years
• Former US President Donald Trump has been
C. 10 years D. 20 years
convicted of a crime.
• Answer- C. 10 years
• A New York jury found him guilty on all 34 charges
in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election • The law has come into force to curb irregularities in
by paying money to an actor. competitive examinations.
• Trump is expected to appeal the decision soon. • The law provides for a maximum punishment of 10
years in prison. There is also a provision for a fine
27. According to the ILO, the global unemployment rate of up to Rs 1 crore on offenders.
is expected to __________ slightly lower in 2024.
• The proportionate cost of the examination will also
A. 3.8% B. 4.5% be recovered from the service providers.
C. 4.9% D. 2.7% • They will also be barred from conducting any
• Answer- C. 4.9% public examination for four years.
• According to the ILO, the global unemployment • The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha passed the Public
rate is expected to decrease slightly to 4.9% in 2024. Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill,
• The global unemployment rate is expected to 2024 on February 6 and 9, respectively.
decline from 5.0% in 2023 to 4.9% in 2024. • According to the notification issued by the
• In January, the ILO had projected that the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the
unemployment rate would remain at 5.2% due to an Act has come into effect from 21 June 2024. The
expected increase in unemployment in advanced United States will host the tournament from 21 June
economies. to 15 July 2024 in 14 cities in the country.
• The ILO lowered its unemployment rate due to 30. India launches _________National Additive
lower-than-expected unemployment rates in China, Manufacturing Seminar.
India and high-income countries. A. First B. Second
• According to the ILO, the unemployment rate will C. Third D. Fourth
remain at 4.9% in 2025.
• Answer- A. First
2. National Current Affairs • India launched the first National Additive
Manufacturing Symposium.
28. Where will India's largest deep draft port be built? • The Ministry of Electronics and Information
A. Jagatsinghpur, Orissa B. Gandhidham, Gujarat Technology (MeitY) inaugurated the 1st National
C. Kolkata, West Bengal D. Palghar, Maharashtra Additive Manufacturing Symposium (NAMS) 2024.

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• The event saw the release of additive • While Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh made it to the
manufacturing scenario report and unveiling of prestigious list in the music category, Kozhikode
indigenously developed additive manufacturing made it to the literature category.
machine.
33. The famous Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Temple
• This is an important step towards advanced also known as the "Mahakumbh of the East" is being
manufacturing technologies. held in which state from June 22-26?
• It aims to provide an overview of the additive A. Meghalaya B. Assam
manufacturing (AM) ecosystem in India.
C. Mizoram D. Manipur
• It is based on the National Strategy for Additive
• Answer- B. Assam
Manufacturing (NSAM) released in 2022.
• The famous Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Temple
31. Who is the chairman of the seven-member committee in Assam also known as the "Mahakumbh of the
constituted by the government of India to review the East" is being held from June 22-26.
examination process and National Testing Agency
• The event celebrates the annual menstrual cycle of
and suggest improvements?
Goddess Kamakhya, which symbolizes fertility and
A. Dr. Randeep Guleria B. Koppilil Radhakrishnan womanhood.
C. Pankaj Bansal D. Prof. Ramamurthy K. • During the Ambubachi Mela, the Kamakhya
• Answer- B. Koppilil Radhakrishnan Temple remains closed for three days; On the fourth
• The Union Education Ministry has formed seven day, the temple is reopened with great festivity and
member committee under the chairmanship of celebration. The goddess is believed to come in her
former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) annual menstrual period when the temple closes,
chairman K. Radhakrishnan to review the symbolizing the power of creation and fertility. For
examination process and suggest improvements. three days, devotees do not even cook food, as
lighting fire is strictly prohibited.
• The committee consists of seven eminent persons. It
will be headed by former ISRO chairman Koppilil • The temple of Kamakhya or Kameshwari, also
Radhakrishnan. known as the famous goddess of Kamna, is located
between the Nilachal hills of Guwahati, Assam.
• Other members of the committee were Prof. B.J.
Rao, Prof. Ramamurthy K., Dr. Randeep Guleria, 34. Which ISO Council meeting is being organized by
Pankaj Bansal, Prof. Aditya Mittal and Joint India in New Delhi from June 25 to June 27?
Secretary of the Union Ministry of Education A. 64th B. 62nd
Govind Jaiswal.
C. 65th D. 61st
• The Government of India has sacked Subodh
• Answer- A. 64th
Kumar Singh, Director General of the National
Testing Agency. He has been sacked following a • India is hosting the 64th ISO Council Meeting in
controversy over irregularities in the recent New Delhi from June 25 to 27.
examinations held in the NTA. And India Trade • Representatives from more than 30 countries are
Promotion Organization Chairman and Managing participating in the meeting.
Director Pradeep Singh Kharola has been appointed • They will discuss important issues related to sugar
as Director General of NTA. and biofuel sector.
32. Which city of India on June 23 was officially declared • India is the world's largest consumer and the
as India's first UNESCO 'City of Literature'? second largest producer of sugar.
A. Kozhikode B. Mathura • The ISO Council has nominated India to chair the
C. Aurangabad D. Jaipur organization for 2024.
• Answer- A. Kozhikode • On June 24, an industrial tour was organised for
international delegates at a grain-based distillery in
• Known for its rich cultural heritage, Kerala's
Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh.
Kozhikode was officially declared India's first
UNESCO 'City of Literature' on June 23. 35. Which of the following city has received the tag of
• In October 2023, Kozhikode got a place in the 'World Craft City' from the World Crafts Council
'Literature' category of the UNESCO Creative Cities (WCC)?
Network (UCCN). A. Madurai B. Srinagar
• There are more than 500 libraries in Kozhikode. It C. Jaipur D. Shimla
has been the centre of literary activities of renowned • Answer- B. Srinagar
Malayalam writer MT Vasudevan Nair for several
• Srinagar has received the tag of 'World Craft City'
decades. Gwalior and Kozhikode are among the 55
from the World Crafts Council
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36. The government has increased the allocation of green anti-inflammatory drug) in domestic animals,
ammonia for the fertiliser sector under the which is poisonous to vultures.
______________ programme from 5.5 lakh tonnes per • Red-headed vultures are very rarely seen in Uttar
annum to 7.5 lakh tonnes per annum. Pradesh.
A. SAMAR B. SANGAM
39. Which state government has approved setting up of a
C. SIGHT D. SUJEET Prime Minister's College of Excellence in all districts
• Answer- C. SIGHT of the state?
• Government increased allocation for fertilizer sector A. Madhya Pradesh B. Uttar Pradesh
under the SIGHT Programme. C. Punjab D. Bihar
• The government has increased allocation for the • Answer- A. Madhya Pradesh
fertilizer sector from 5.5 lakh tonnes per annum to
• The Madhya Pradesh government has approved the
7.5 lakh tonnes per annum of Green Ammonia
setting up of a Prime Minister's College of
under the SIGHT Programme of the National Green
Excellence in all districts of the state.
Hydrogen Mission (NGHM).
• On July 1, the Prime Minister's College of
• MNRE has amended the Scheme Guidelines dated
Excellence will be formally inaugurated in all 55
January 16, 2024, by increasing allocation under the
districts of Madhya Pradesh.
Mode 2A Scheme for the fertilizer sector by 2 lakh
tonnes per year. • Madhya Pradesh CM Dr. Mohan Yadav said that
drone policy will also be made in the state.
• Under the Mission, the Ministry of New and
Renewable Energy issued Scheme Guidelines for • The Chief Minister directed the officers to ensure
Site Programme – Component II of NGHM on better education system keeping in view the
16.01.2024. increasing employment opportunities in aviation,
agriculture and artificial intelligence.
37. Which of the following institute has designed a
device to make infrared light visible? 40. Where was the Bharat Centre of Olympic Research
and Education (BCORE) launched?
A. IIT Delhi B. IIT Madras
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Gujarat
C. IIT Kanpur D. Indian Institute of
Science C. Odisha D. Haryana
• Answer- D. Indian Institute of Science • Answer- B. Gujarat
• IISc has developed a device to make infrared light • Bharat Centre of Olympic Research and Education
visible. (BCORE) was inaugurated.
• Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) • The National Defence University celebrated
have developed a device to increase or change the Olympic Day on June 23, 2024, with the
frequency of tiny infrared light to the visible range. inauguration of BCORE.
• The uptake of light will have many applications, • The inauguration took place at the RRU campus at
especially in defense and optical communications. Lawad-Dehgam in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
• The human eye can only see light in the visible • BCORE was inaugurated by Indian Olympic
spectrum, it cannot see infrared light. Association President Dr. PT Usha and others.
• The IISc team used 2D materials to design a non- • Highlights of the inauguration included the
linear optical mirror stack for up-conversion. opening of the First Olympic Research Centre.

38. World's first conservation centre for red-headed 41. Which of the following states has the potential to
vultures will be set up in which state. become the leading producer of compressed biogas?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Bihar A. Uttar Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Assam D. Uttar Pradesh C. Karnataka D. Himachal Pradesh
• Answer- D. Uttar Pradesh • Answer- A. Uttar Pradesh
• The world's first Asian King Vulture Conservation • Uttar Pradesh can become a leading producer of
and Breeding Centre will be set up by Uttar Pradesh compressed biogas.
in Maharajganj. • According to Delhi-based think tank Centre for
• This will improve populations of critically Science and Environment (CSE), Uttar Pradesh has
endangered species listed on the International the capacity to produce 24% of India's compressed
Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List since biogas (CBG).
2007. • The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
• The Asian king vulture is threatened due to habitat organized a seminar with Uttar Pradesh New and
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Renewable Energy Development Agency • Answer- A. Itanagar
(UPNEDA) in Muzaffarnagar. • Women Police Station of Itanagar has been awarded
• The seminar highlighted that Western Uttar ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Pradesh, especially Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, • This was disclosed by Itanagar Superintendent of
Saharanpur, Bijnor, Bulandshahr and Aligarh have Police Rohit Rajbir Singh in a release today.
abundant feedstock availability.
• He said that this recognition reflects the station's
42. On June 25, _______ contract was signed in New commitment to dealing with crimes against women
Delhi with SpacePixel Technologies Private Limited and children in a humane and effective manner.
under Innovation for Defence Excellence (iDEX), a • ISO 9001:2015 certification is an international
flagship initiative of the Ministry of Defence. standard that reflects the implementation of a
A. 350th B. 250th comprehensive quality management system.
C. 400th D. 300th 45. The Uttar Pradesh government approved Tata Sons'
• Answer- A. 350th proposal to build a 'Museum of Temples' at a cost of
• On June 25, the Ministry of Defence announced that Rs 650 crore in which city?
the 350th contract under Innovations for Defence A. Ayodhya B. Prayagraj
Excellence (iDEX), a flagship initiative of the C. Mathura D. Banaras
Ministry of Defence, was signed with SpacePixel
• Answer- A. Ayodhya
Technologies Pvt Ltd in New Delhi.
• The Uttar Pradesh government approved Tata Sons'
• To provide detailed Earth observation data,
proposal to build a museum of temples in Ayodhya
SpacePixel is actively working for the construction
at a cost of Rs 650 crore.
and launch of high-resolution hyperspectral
imaging satellites. • The tourism department will provide land for the
international level museum on a 90-year lease at a
• The contract has been signed for design and
token amount of Re 1.
development of an electro-optical, infrared,
synthetic aperture radar and a small satellite • This museum will showcase the history and
capable of carrying hyperspectral payloads architecture of famous temples of India.
weighing up to 150 kg. • The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved a proposal
• The Indian Air Force is leading this challenge. to develop defunct heritage buildings as tourist
destinations.
• The 150th IDEX contract was signed in December
2022 and the 350th contract has been signed within • Kothi Roshan Dulha in Lucknow, Barsana Jal Mahal
18 months. in Mathura and Shukla Talab (pond) in Kanpur
have been selected for this proposal.
43. South India's first and the country's largest leopard
safari was inaugurated at _______'s Bannerghatta 46. According to government data, India received the
Biological Park (BBP). highest FDI from __________ in 2023-24.
A. Tamil Nadu B. Telangana A. Germany B. Singapore
C. Karnataka D. Kerala C. Cyprus D. Mauritius
• Answer- C. Karnataka • Answer- B. Singapore
• South India's first and the country's largest leopard • According to government data, India received the
safari was inaugurated at Karnataka's Bannerghatta highest FDI from Singapore in 2023-24.
Biological Park (BBP). • However, FDI from Singapore declined by 31.55%
• As per the guidelines of the Central Zoo Authority, to $11.77 billion in 2023-24.
a safari area of 20 hectares has been identified and • FDI inflows to India have declined by about 3.5%
fenced. due to global economic uncertainties.
• At present, eight leopards have been released in the • FDI equity inflows from countries such as
open forest area. Mauritius, Singapore, U.S., U.K., UAE, Cayman
• Bannerghatta has a sizeable population of free- Islands, Germany, and Cyprus declined in FY 2024.
roaming leopards (Panthera pardus). • Singapore has been the largest source of FDI
• Four acres of land within the safari has been investment for India since 2018-19.
separated by a solar fence for adaptation. • India received the highest FDI from Mauritius in
2017-18.
44. Which city's women police station has been awarded
ISO 9001:2015 certification in June 2024? 47. Scientists from which institute have developed a
A. Itanagar B. Kolkata method to generate non-infectious Nipah virus-like
particles (VLP) in the laboratory?
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A. National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and 50. Which of the following has joined hands with ISRO
Research for sustainable space exploration through additive
B. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research manufacturing?
C. Institute of Advanced Virology A. IBM 3D B. Wipro 3D
D. None of the above C. Google 3D D. TCS 3D
• Answer- C. Institute of Advanced Virology • Answer- B. Wipro 3D
• Scientists at the Institute of Advanced Virology • Wipro 3D and ISRO join hands for sustainable
(IAV), Thonakkal have developed a method to space exploration through additive manufacturing.
generate non-infectious Nipah virus-like particles • Wipro 3D in collaboration with ISRO achieved a
(VLP) in the laboratory. milestone in space technology with the successful
• This new method provides an alternative, safe and creation of PS4 3D-printed rocket engine.
effective platform to develop neutralizing • The PS4 3D-printed rocket engine powers the fourth
antibodies against Nipah virus (NiV) in a Biosafety stage of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).
Level-2 (BSL) laboratory. • The PS4 engine was traditionally manufactured
• IAV scientists generated "highbit-tag" Nipah virus- through conventional machining and welding. It
like particles (NiV-VLP) using plasmid-based has been redesigned through additive
expression systems with NiV structural proteins G, manufacturing technology.
F, and M.
51. Which of the following statement is correct?
48. Railways is planning to build a canopy bridge on the
1. Committee on gender sensitisation and internal
track in ____________.
grievances reconstituted by Supreme Court
A. Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
2. It has been reconstituted in the Supreme Court of
B. Pobitora Gibbon Sanctuary
India using the powers conferred by Section 4(2) of
C. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary the Gender Sensitization of Women and Sexual
D. Holangapar Gibbon Sanctuary Harassment (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)
• Answer- D. Holangapar Gibbon Sanctuary Regulations, 2013.
• The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will build a A. 1 only B. 2 only
canopy bridge for the movement of apes on the
C. Both 1 and 2 D.
railway track dividing the Holangapar Gibbon
Neither 1 nor 2
Sanctuary in Assam into two parts.
• These canopy bridges will be designed by the Answer- C. Both 1 and 2
Wildlife Institute of India in collaboration with • The Committee on Gender Sensitisation and
Northeast Frontier Railway. Internal Grievances was reconstituted by the
• Canopy bridges will be built in such a way that the Supreme Court.
bridges look as natural as possible. • It has been reconstituted in the Supreme Court of
• The 1.65-kilometre-long track is to be doubled and India (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)
electrified, and it divides the 2,098.62-hectare Regulations, 2013 using the powers conferred by
Holangapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Jorhat district. Section 4(2) of the Gender Sensitization and Sexual
Harassment of Women.
49. The BJP has won how many seats in the 60-member
• Regulation 4 of the Act provides for gender
Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections and returned
sensitization of the public on gender issues and
to power for the third consecutive time?
constitution of an Internal Complaints Committee
A. 49 B. 45 to redress any grievance regarding sexual
C. 50 D. 46 harassment in the Supreme Court premises.
• Answer- D. 46 • The 12-member committee is headed by Supreme
• The BJP won 46 seats in the 60-member Arunachal Court Justice Hima Kohli.
Pradesh Assembly. 52. The BJP-led NDA has secured an absolute majority
• The National People's Party (NPP) won five seats. in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections by winning _____
• The Conrad Sangma-led NPP is part of the NDA seats.
alliance. People's Party of Arunachal won two seats A. 312 B. 285
and NCP won three seats.
D. 334 D. 292
• Congress won one seat. Independent candidates
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• The NDA got an absolute majority, BJP emerged as • Prime Minister Narendra Modi planted a Peepal
the single largest party with 240 seats. tree at Buddha Jayanti Park in New Delhi on World
• The BJP-led NDA got an absolute majority in the Environment Day. The Prime Minister called upon
2024 Lok Sabha elections with 292 seats. the countrymen to promote the forest cover to make
the earth better, and promote sustainable
• The BJP alone won 240 seats. India Block has got
development.
233 seats. Others have won 18 seats in the lower
house of parliament. 55. India's first biosphere within a tiger reserve has been
• Prominent winners include Prime Minister and BJP created in _________.
leader Narendra Modi from Varanasi, Union A. Jim Corbett National Park
Minister Amit Shah from Gandhinagar, Om Birla B. Kanha National Park
from Kota, Arjun Ram Meghwal from Bikaner,
C. Rajaji National Park
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat from Jodhpur,
Jyotiraditya M Scindia from Guna. D. Ranthambore National Park
• Prominent losers included BJP leader and Union • Answer- C. Rajaji National Park
minister Arjun Munda from Khunti, Smriti Irani • India's first biosphere was created in Rajaji National
from Amethi, National Conference leader Omar Park within the Tiger Reserve.
Abdullah from Baramulla and PDP leader • Jai Dhar Gupta and Vijay Dhasmana are working
Mehbooba Mufti from Anantnag seat. on a project to create India's first biosphere within
53. BJP gets majority in Odisha Assembly. How many the Tiger Reserve.
seats has it won? • Rajaji Raghati Biosphere (RRB) is a 35-acre private
A. 79 B. 76 forest within the Rajaji National Park in
Uttarakhand.
C. 80 D. 78
• Jai Dhar Gupta and Vijay Dhasmana and their team
• Answer- D. 78
conducted extensive surveys to identify suitable
• Naveen Patnaik loses after 24 years in Odisha native plant species, especially those rare or
Assembly endangered species that dot the region.
• The BJP won 78 seats in the 147-member Odisha
56. Which state has introduced artificial intelligence
Assembly.
teaching in new school textbooks?
• The BJD was in power in Odisha since 2000. It has
A. Maharashtra B. Uttar Pradesh
won 51 assembly seats.
C. Kerala D. Madhya Pradesh
• The Congress has won 14 assembly seats and has
been in third place. • Answer- C. Kerala
• In the 2019 assembly elections, the BJD had won 113 • Kerala's new ICT curriculum for Class 7 includes a
seats, while the BJP got 23 and the Congress got 9 practical chapter on 'Computer Vision', where
seats. students will learn to create an AI programme that
recognises seven human facial expressions.
• The BJP won 20 of the 21 Lok Sabha seats in Odisha.
• This experiential learning aims to give students a
• The Telugu Desam Party won 135 of the 175
practical understanding of AI technology.
assembly seats in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly
elections. • Kerala is the first state in India to introduce AI
education uniformly for all students in a particular
54. Which tree was planted in Delhi by the Prime classroom.
Minister to launch a ‘A Tree Mother Name ‘campaign
• This initiative reflects the state's dedication to
on the occasion of World Environment Day 2024?
equipping its students with the knowledge and
A. Peepal tree B. Banyan tree skills they need to thrive in the digital age.
D. Neem tree D. Mango tree
57. Consider the following statements about the survey
• Answer- A. Peepal tree for MSMEs initiated by the Department of
• On the occasion of World Environment Day, Prime Telecommunications.
Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Ek Tree Maa
1. The survey will be conducted over a period of 60
Ke Naam' campaign in New Delhi on 5 June 2024.
days.
• In India, the earth is considered as mother. A Tree
Mother Name campaign symbolizes the protection 2. It will cover five regions each in North and South
of the earth's environment by afforestation to India.
prevent land degradation, soil erosion and falling A. 1 only B. 2 only
water level. C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
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• A comprehensive survey for MSMEs has been C. Leh, Ladakh
initiated by the Department of Telecommunications. D. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
• This survey will identify and address the challenges • Answer- B. Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
faced by MSMEs in adopting new technologies.
• To promote tourism in the state, the Uttarakhand
• It aims to lay the groundwork for a robust government organized India's first-of-its-kind astro-
ecosystem that can leverage the potential of Internet tourism named 'Nakshatra Sabha' in Mussoorie.
of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), cloud
• The first astro-tourism event was held on 1st and
computing and integration of 5G and 6G networks.
2nd June 2024 in the city of Mussoorie, which is also
• The survey will be conducted over a period of 60 famous as the Queen of Mountains.
days. It will cover five regions each in north and
• The event was held at the George Everest summit.
south India. It will reveal sector-specific
This place is quite popular among tourists as
requirements in at least ten industries.
tourists can see the spectacular view of the Doon
58. India will have to invest $385 billion in renewable Valley and the snow-capped Himalayan Mountains.
energy to meet its target of _____________ by 2030. • The state tourism ministry is planning to hold a
A. 500 GW B. 700 GW series of Nakshatra gatherings at popular tourist
C. 600 GW D. 900 GW destinations in this hilly state.
• Answer- A. 500 GW 61. Which edition of the Mumbai International Film
• Moody's Ratings has estimated that India will have Festival will be held in Mumbai from June 15 to June
to invest $385 billion to meet its target of 500 21, 2024?
gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy by 2030. A. 16th B. 17th
• Coal will remain a major source of electricity C. 20th D. 18th
generation for the next decade. • Answer- D. 18th
• India is a major greenhouse gas emitter and is • The 18th edition of the Mumbai International Film
targeting to reduce its non-fossil fuel capacity by 50 Festival will be held in Mumbai from 15 June to 21
gigawatts every year to meet its 500 GW target. June 2024.
• India will have to spend $190 billion to $215 billion • The festival will be held in Mumbai, while parallel
on capacity in the next six to seven years. screenings will be held in Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai
59. Nagi and Nakti bird sanctuaries added to Ramsar and Pune.
sites. They are located in which state? • MIFF Film Programming Record Film has
A. Odisha B. Madhya Pradesh submitted 1018 films in 65 countries for the
championship of 38 countries this year.
C. Himachal Pradesh D. Bihar
• 118 films have been selected by 3 selected windows
• Answer- D. Bihar
of prestigious film characteristics for the
• Nagi and Nakti Bird Sanctuary man-made International (77) and National (77) competitions.
reservoirs are located in the Jhajha forest area of
Jamui district of Bihar. 62. Who among the following is developing Prerna
Sthal?
• Nagi Bird Sanctuary is the 81st Ramsar site in India
and Nakti Bird Sanctuary is the 82nd Ramsar site in A. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
India. B. Rajya Sabha Secretariat
• Nagi Bird Sanctuary was created after constructing C. Lok Sabha Secretariat
a dam on the Nagi River. This wetland has more D. Ministry of Home Affairs
than 75 birds, 33 fish, and 12 aquatic species.
• Answer- C. Lok Sabha Secretariat
• Nakti Bird Sanctuary was mainly developed for
• The Lok Sabha Secretariat is developing Prerna
irrigation but later this wetland was named as Bird
Sthal in the Parliament House complex.
Sanctuary in 1984.
• Statues of great leaders and freedom fighters of the
• The total number of wetlands in the Ramsar sites
country are being installed at this place.
list in India has reached 82.
• Earlier, these statues were installed in different
• Currently, the United Kingdom (175) has the
parts of the complex.
highest number of Ramsar sites, followed by
Mexico (144). India and China are in third place. • Prerna Sthal is being developed in such a way that
visitors to the Parliament complex can easily see the
60. Which city in India hosted the first Nakshatra statues.
gathering aimed at promoting astronomy tourism?
• At this inspiration site, arrangements will be made
A. Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh to give detailed information to the visitors through
B. Mussoorie, Uttarakhand modern technology.

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63. How much amount has been allocated by Rajasthan 65. ISRO's Aditya-L1 spacecraft captures solar storm. In
government for the development of Maharana Pratap which year was the Aditya-L1 mission launched?
Tourist Circuit? A. 2021 B. 2022
A. Rs. 300 crore B. Rs. 100 crore C. 2023 D. 2024
C. Rs 200 crore D. Rs 500 crore • Answer- C. 2023
• Answer- B. Rs. 100 crore • The solar storm has been captured by two onboard
• Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has remote sensing instruments of ISRO's Aditya-L1
announced that the state government will develop spacecraft.
Maharana Pratap tourist circuit with an investment • The Solar Ultra Violet Imaging Telescope (SUIT)
of Rs 100 crore. and the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC)
• The Chief Minister made this announcement while have captured the dynamic activities of the Sun in
inaugurating the Maharana Pratap Jayanti May.
celebrations in Udaipur on 8 June 2023. The 484th • These instruments recorded X-class and M-class
birthday of Maharana Pratap of Mewar was solar storms associated with coronal mass ejections
celebrated on 9 June 2024 (according to the Hindu (CME). These solar storms created a large
calendar). geomagnetic solar storm on May 11.
• Under the Maharana Pratap Tourist Circuit, places • ISRO released the images of the Sun received by the
related to the life of Maharana Pratap of Mewar will SUIT payload on May 17.
be developed. Places like Udaipur, Chavand,
• India's first solar mission, Aditya-L1, reached the
Haldighati, Gogunda, Kumbhalgarh, Dewar,
Lagrangian point (L1) on January 6, 2024. The
Chhapali and Chittorgarh will be developed as part
mission was launched in September 2023.
of the project.
• Maharana Pratap was born as Rana Pratap Singh in 66. Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary to become second
Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan, to King Maharana Udai home for cheetahs. This sanctuary is located in which
Singh II of Mewar and mother Jaiwanta Bai. state of India?
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Rajasthan
64. Narendra Modi has been sworn in as the Prime
Minister of India for the third consecutive time. He is C. Odisha D. Gujarat
leading the NDA coalition with ______ seats in • Answer- A. Madhya Pradesh
Parliament. • Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary to become second
A. 295 B. 288 home for cheetahs. Preparations for Gandhi Sagar
C. 298 D. 292 Wildlife Sanctuary have been completed by the
Madhya Pradesh government.
• Answer- D. 292
• Teams from South Africa and Kenya had earlier
• Narendra Modi has been sworn in as the Prime
visited Gandhi Sagar and assessed the conditions
Minister of India for the third consecutive time.
for the cheetah's retrieval.
• President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath
• Prey animals from Kanha, Satpura and Sanjay tiger
of office to Narendra Modi.
reserves were shifted to Gandhi Sagar.
• The following world leaders attended the swearing-
• Under the cheetah reintroduction project, 8
in ceremony. Prime Minister Modi leads the NDA
Namibian cheetahs (5 females and 3 males) were
coalition with 292 seats in Parliament.
released at Kuno National Park (KNP) in Sheopur
• In the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP district of Madhya Pradesh on September 17, 2022.
secured an absolute majority on its own by securing
282 and 303 seats respectively. 67. The name of Joshimath in Chamoli district has been
changed to _______ by the Uttarakhand government.
उ$र- D. 292
A. Jyoti Dham B. Jyotilinga
• नर$ % मोद) ने लगातार तीसर) बार भारत के 4धानमं7ी के 8प
C. Jyotirmath D. None of the above
म$ शपथ ल) है ।
• Answer- C. Jyotirmath
• रा?@पAत %ौपद) मुमूE ने नर$ % मोद) को पद कF शपथ Gदलाई।
• The Uttarakhand government has approved the
• शपथ Iहण समारोह म$ AनKनLलMखत OवQव नेताओं ने भाग
proposal to rename Joshimath tehsil in Chamoli
Lलया।4धानमं7ी मोद) संसद म$ 292 सीटW के साथ एनडीए
district as Jyotirmath and Kosiakutoli tehsil in
गठबंधन का नेत\ृ व कर रहे ह]।
Nainital district as Pargana Shri Kainchi Dham.
• 2014 और 2019 के लोकसभा चुनावW म$ , भाजपा ने dमशः
• The Joshimath area was originally called Jyotirmath
282 और 303 सीट$ हाLसल करके अपने दम पर पूणE बहुमत
after the arrival of Adi Guru Shankaracharya in the
हाLसल iकया था।
8th century.

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• Joshimath is considered to be the gateway to • The MoU was signed by Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi,
Badrinath Dham. Member Secretary, IGNCA on behalf and Shri Rajat
• Kosiakutoli in Nainital will now be known as Punhani, CEO, Sansad TV on behalf of IGNCA.
Pargana Shri Kainchi Dham Tehsil after the ashram 70. Which ministry has recently launched the e-flow
of Baba Neem Karoli Maharaj. ecological monitoring system that allows real-time
• Kainchi Dham has also been included in the monitoring of river quality?
Manaskhand Mandirmala Mission. A. Ministry of Jal Shakti
68. Which of the following has been designated as the B. Ministry of Cooperation
third Indian Traditional Medicine Research Institute C. Ministry of Rural Development
by WHO?
D. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
A. National Institute of Biotechnology, Lucknow
• Answer- A. Ministry of Jal Shakti
B. National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage,
• The Ministry of Jal Shakti launched a portal for
Hyderabad
ecological monitoring of Ganga.
C. National Institute of AYUSH, New Delhi
• The Union Jal Shakti Ministry has launched an e-
D. National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Chennai flow ecological monitoring system for real-time
• Answer- B. National Institute of Indian Medical monitoring of river quality.
Heritage, Hyderabad • It will help in planning and monitoring projects,
• WHO has designated National Institute of Indian river water quality and other key parameters.
Medical Heritage as the third Indian Traditional • National Mission for Clean Ganga has developed
Medicine Research Institute. Environment Flow (E-Flow) Monitoring System.
• The National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage
71. _______has recorded the record of hosting the highest
(NIIMH) in Hyderabad under the Ministry of
number of people in a public service programme.
AYUSH has been designated as a WHO
Collaborating Centre (CC) for Traditional Medicine A. Central Institute of Hindi
Research. B. Indian Railways
• The National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage C. Bank of Baroda
(NIIMH) in Hyderabad is a unit under the Central D. National Institute of Nutrition
Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences
• Answer- B. Indian Railways
(CCRAS).
• Indian Railways has entered its name into
• The institute will now serve as a WHO centre for
prestigious Limca Book of Records for most people
'fundamental and literary research in traditional
at a public service event at multiple venues.
medicine’.
• On February 26, 2024, 40,19,516 people attended the
• This recognition has been given for four years.
inauguration of railway infrastructure projects at
69. Which organization and Sansad TV signed a 2,140 locations by Prime Minister Modi.
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to take • The record programme included inauguration of
Indian art and culture to the people? road over/under railway bridges and laying of
A. Lalit Kala Akademi foundation stone of new railway stations.
B. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts • The event was named Most People at Public Service
C. Maya Chitram Art Institute Event- multiple venues. The presence of people in
large numbers at the event together was a big
D. India Foundation for the Arts
achievement in itself, which was recorded in the
• Answer- B. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the "Limca Book of Records".
Arts
72. India is set to become the _____country to launch its
• The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
own deep-sea mission.
(IGNCA) and Sansad TV signed an MoU.
A. Tenth B. Seventh
• The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
(IGNCA) and Sansad TV signed a Memorandum of C. Sixth D. Fifth
Understanding (MoU) to make Indian art and • Answer- C. Sixth
culture more accessible to people. • India is set to become the sixth country to launch its
• As per the MoU, the programmes produced by own deep-sea mission.
IGNCA will be telecast on Sansad TV and Sansad • The deep-sea mission will not be limited to mineral
TV. exploration alone; It aims to discover new aspects of
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• This mission will also be very useful for exploration A. Odisha B. Madhya Pradesh
of flora and fauna, conservation of marine C. Gujarat D. Assam
biodiversity etc.
• Answer- D. Assam
• The National Institute of Ocean Technology has
• The Assam Secretariat became the country's first
developed Matsyaan 6000, which can go up to 6000
green state government headquarters after
meters in the sea.
inaugurating a 2.5 MW solar power project in its
• To withstand the extreme pressure for this mission, premises.
'Titanium Hull' has been developed in collaboration
• Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced
with ISRO.
this significant development during an official
• The first phase of the mission is likely to be ceremony.
completed by September 2024 and subsequent tests
• The grid-connected rooftop solar power plant, set
will be conducted by 2026.
up at a cost of Rs 12.5 crore, is expected to save the
73. Which of the following will help the Greater government Rs 30 lakh in electricity bill every
Chennai Corporation (GCC) to get sustainable waste? month.
A. World Bank • From now on, the entire secretariat complex will be
B. IMFA functioning entirely on solar energy, significantly
reducing its carbon footprint and operating costs.
C. Asian Development Bank
• This initiative is an important step in Assam's
D. Bank of America
journey of sustainable energy use and environment
Answer- A. World Bank protection.
• The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) will be 76. NCERT makes changes in textbook on _____dispute.
assisted by the World Bank to achieve sustainable
A. Kashi B. Ayodhya
waste management in the city.
C. Aligarh D. Mathura
• A meeting was organised by the World Bank with
the state government and GCC officials to discuss • Answer- B. Ayodhya
solid waste management to prevent garbage • NCERT makes changes in textbook on Ayodhya
dumping in Kodungiyur by 2026-2027. dispute.
• To achieve sustainable waste management, GCC • The National Council of Educational Research and
intends to take initiatives to reduce the amount of Training (NCERT) has removed references to the
solid waste disposed of through landfills or Babri Masjid demolition from its Class 12 political
burning. science textbook.
74. Indian Railways completed the first trial run on the • NCERT has emphasized on the Ram Janmabhoomi
world's highest railway bridge, it is on which river? temple movement.
A. Sindhu B. Jhelum • In Chapter 8 of the Class 12 Political Science
textbook, the sentence "What is the legacy of Ram
C. Sutlej D. Chenab
Janmabhoomi movement and Ayodhya demolition
• Answer- D. Chenab for the nature of political mobilisation?" has been
• Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revised to "What is the legacy of the Ram
announced that the first trial run of the Sangaldan- Janmabhoomi movement?“
Reasi train has been completed, marking an • The most notable change in the textbook has been
important milestone of crossing the world's highest the removal of the words "Babri Masjid", now
railway bridge Chenab. referred to in the new edition as a "three-domed
• Sangaldan-Reasi train completes first trial run, structure".
crosses world's highest Chenab bridge. This train
77. Where will the 10th International Yoga Day 2024
will pass through Chenab Bridge, which is the
celebrations be held on June 21?
highest steel arch bridge in the world.
A. Dehradun B. Srinagar
• The bridge was built 359 metres (about 109 feet)
above the Chenab River in the Jammu and Kashmir C. Ranchi D. New Delhi
region, and is about 35 metres higher than the Eiffel • Answer- B. Srinagar
Tower. • The 10th International Yoga Day 2024 celebrations
• Ashwini Vaishnaw said that all the construction will be held in Srinagar.
works under the Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla • The theme of this year's International Day of Yoga
Rail Link (USBRL) project are almost complete. is 'Yoga for Self and Society’.
75. _________Secretariat became the country's first green
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• In the last 10 years, International Yoga Day has set • The Miyawaki method of plantation is named after
four Guinness Book of World Records. In 2015, a Japanese botanist and plant ecologist Akira
total of 35,985 Indians performed yoga at Rajpath. Miyawaki.
• The AYUSH Minister launched the 'Book of General • The Miyawaki method is based on the natural
Yoga Protocol in Braille' to help visually impaired reforestation principle.
people learn and practice Yoga.
80. Vivo will open one of India's largest smartphone
• This year, the Indian Space Research Organisation plants in _________?
(ISRO) is organising 'Yoga for Space’.
A. Ghaziabad B. Lucknow
• In September 2014, Prime Minister Modi proposed
C. Greater Noida D. Kanpur
the proposal at the United Nations General
Assembly (UNGA). After this, on 11 December • Answer- C. Greater Noida
2014, it was unanimously resolved to celebrate 21 • Vivo will open one of India's largest smartphone
June every year as International Yoga Day. plants in Greater Noida.
78. When has the Government of India set a target to • In the upcoming month, Vivo will open India's
eliminate sickle cell disease from India? largest mobile phone manufacturing plant in
Greater Noida.
A. 2035 B. 2047
• It will have an annual production capacity of 120
C. 2050 D. 2025
million devices and has been set up with an
• Answer- B. 2047 investment of over Rs 3,000 crore.
• June 19 is observed as World Sickle Cell Day across • The new facility will be spread over 170 acres in
the world. Greater Noida.
• Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder, and • Tata Group is in talks with Vivo to acquire a
this day seeks to raise awareness about this disease majority stake in the Indian division.
among the public, government, and other
stakeholders. 81. Which edition of World Food India will be held from
19th to 22nd September 2024 in New Delhi?
• The theme of 2024 World Sickle Cell Day is: Hope
through progress: advancing sickle cell care A. 3rd B. 1st
globally. C. 4th D. 2nd
• The United Nations General Assembly passed a • Answer- A. 3rd
resolution in December 2008 to celebrate June 19 as • Union Ministers Chirag Paswan and Ravneet Singh
World Sickle Cell Day. launched the website and mobile app the third
• The Government of India has set a target to edition of World Food India 2024 to be held on
eliminate Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) by 2047. To September 19-22 to enhance cooperation in the food
achieve this goal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sector.
launched the National Sickle Cell Anemia • The Ministry is organizing the country's largest
Eradication Mission in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh food event World Food India from 19th to 22nd
on 1st July 2023. September this year to promote cooperation and
79. Which method will the National Highways Authority partnership between global and Indian food sector
of India use to plant trees for afforestation along stakeholders.
National Highways around Delhi NCR? • The 2024 event aims to continue this momentum,
A. Rectangular method B. Contour method fostering innovation and global participation.
C. Square method D. Miyawaki method • Additionally, this year, to accelerate the growing
startup ecosystem and promote innovation, the
• Answer- D. Miyawaki method
Ministry is launching the 2nd edition of the Startup
• The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Grand Challenge in collaboration with Startup
has announced that it will use the Miyawaki India.
plantation method for afforestation on land adjacent
• The 2023 World Food India event was a resounding
to National Highways in Delhi NCR (National
success with 1,208 exhibitions, 715 buyers from 90
Capital Region) areas to increase the green cover.
countries, 24 states and 75,000 participants.
• The afforestation initiative will be launched during
the upcoming monsoon season in 2024 and is 82. Which state has registered the highest number of
expected to be completed by August 2024. complaints to the National Commission for Women
(NCW) so far this year?
• According to NHAI, 53 acres of land has been
identified for afforestation along the National A. Maharashtra B. Uttar Pradesh
Highway in and around Delhi NCR areas. C. Tamil Nadu D. Delhi
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• The highest number of complaints received by the • The decision to increase MSP will cost the
National Commission for Women (NCW) so far this government Rs 2 lakh crore financially.
year has been from Uttar Pradesh followed by Delhi • Farmers will get about Rs 2 lakh crore as MSP.
and then Maharashtra. Strife-torn Manipur has Farmers will get Rs 35,000 crore more than the
recorded only three complaints of “crime against previous season.
women” with the commission.
• Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini
• Of the total 12,648 complaints received by the NCW Vaishnaw addressed the media after the Cabinet
till now in 2024, 6,492 were from Uttar Pradesh. meeting.
Delhi was a distant second with 1,119 complaints,
• The 17th installment of over Rs 20,000 crore was
while the number for Maharashtra was 764,
released to about 9.26 crore beneficiary farmers
according to the official data from the panel.
under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-
• Among other States, Tamil Nadu recorded 304 KISAN) through Direct Benefit Transfer by Prime
complaints, Karnataka 305, Bihar 586, Madhya Minister Modi in Varanasi on 18th June 2024.
Pradesh 516, Haryana 509, Rajasthan 409 and West
Bengal 307. 85. On June 20, Indian Railways successfully conducted
a trial run of an eight-coach MEMU train over the
• The complaints of dowry harassment stood at 1,963,
world's highest railway bridge - Chenab Bridge - in
molestation at 821, police apathy against women
________.?
complaints at 524, and rape and attempt to rape
complaints at 658, the data showed. A. Uttarakhand B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Punjab D. Jammu and Kashmir
83. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the
Nalanda University campus on 19 June 2024. It is • Answer- D. Jammu and Kashmir
located in which state? • Successful trial run of MEMU train was done by
A. Karnataka B. Rajasthan Indian Railways on Chenab Bridge in Jammu and
Kashmir.
C. Bihar D. Tamil Nadu
• On June 20, Indian Railways successfully conducted
• Answer- C. Bihar
trial run of an eight-coach MEMU train over the
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the world's highest railway bridge - Chenab Bridge - in
Nalanda University campus in Rajgir, Bihar on 19 Jammu and Kashmir.
June 2024.
• The move will pave the way for starting a train
• External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and service from Reasi to Baramulla in Kashmir.
ambassadors of 17 countries, including
• The trial run on the 46-km-long electrified line
representatives of ASEAN countries, also attended
section between Sangaldan and Reasi in Ramban
the event.
district was conducted at a speed of 40 mph.
• The history of Nalanda University reflects the
Indian attitude towards education and its richness. 86. The Patna High Court quashed the Bihar
Its importance is as a precious heritage not only for government's law to increase reservation for
India but for the whole world. Nalanda University Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward
was a major and historical learning center of ancient Classes and Extremely Backward Classes from 50% to
India. _______.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bihar for A. 70% B. 60%
the first time after the Lok Sabha elections and C. 75% D. 65%
inaugurated the new Nalanda University campus in • Answer- D. 65%
Rajgir.
• The Patna High Court quashed the Bihar
84. In June 2024, the Union Cabinet has approved an government's 65% reservation in jobs and
increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for education.
how many Kharif crops? • The Patna High Court struck down Bihar
A. 14 B. 10 government's laws increasing reservation for
C. 16 D. 12 Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward
Classes and Most Backward Classes from 50% to
• Answer- A. 14
65%.
• The Union Cabinet has approved the increase in
• On November 9, the Bihar Assembly had approved
Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for 14 Kharif
the Bihar (Admission to Educational Institutions)
crops.
Reservation (Amendment) Act, 2023 and the Bihar
• These crops include paddy, ragi, bajra, jowar, maize Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services
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• With these laws, Bihar provided the second highest dope test. After this, NADA has taken this big
percentage of reservation to backward classes after action.
Tamil Nadu. • On not giving the dope sample, Bajrang said that
87. Where will Reliance Industries start construction of the kit sent to him for the test was sent an expired
India's first multimodal logistics park? kit.
A. Indore, Madhya Pradesh B. Mappedu, Tamil Nadu • Bajrang Punia was among the wrestlers who took
part in the protest against former WFI chief Brij
C. Bhuj, Gujarat D. Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Bhushan Sharan Singh. It was led by Bajrang Punia,
• Answer- B. Mappedu, Tamil Nadu Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik. The women
• Reliance Industries is set to start construction of wrestlers had accused the former WFI chief of
India's first multimodal logistics park at Mappedu sexual harassment.
near Chennai in June, which was conceived 12 years • Poonia has until July 11 to request a hearing or
ago. plead guilty.
• The construction of the multimodal logistics park at • NADA had already suspended Bajrang Punia on
Mappedu near Chennai at a cost of Rs 1,424 crore April 23 after he refused to give a urine sample
will begin in June. during the selection trial in Sonepat on March 10.
• The park aims to revolutionize logistics in the
90. Who became the first Indian paddler to win the WTT
region with facilities for cargo handling, intermodal
Contender singles title?
transfer and repacking, which will increase
efficiency and cost-effectiveness. A. Romana Singh B. Sutirtha Mukherjee
• The park is close to major ports and is expected to C. Sreeja Akula D. Archana Singh
handle 7.17 million tonnes of cargo in 45 years. • Answer- C. Sreeja Akula
88. Which of the following statements is correct about • Sreeja Akula became the first Indian paddler to win
heatwave? the WTT Contender singles title.
• Sreeja Akula created history by winning the World
1. Heat wave is a period of unusually high
Table Tennis (WTT) Contender singles title in
temperature compared to the normally expected
Lagos.
temperature in an area.
• She is the first Indian to win the WTT Contender
2. The Rajasthan High Court directed the state singles title.
government to provide compensation to the
• Sreeja Akula defeated China's Ding Yiji with scores
dependents of those who died due to the heatwave.
of 10-12, 11-9, 11-6, 11-8 and 11-6.
A. 1 only B. 2 only
• In the semi-finals, Sreeja played a close match
C. 1 and 2 D. None of the above against compatriot Sutirtha Mukherjee.
• Answer- C. 1 and 2
91. Where was the Under17 and Under 23 Asian
• The Rajasthan High Court wants the heat wave to Wrestling Championship 2024 held?
be declared a national disaster.
A. Bangkok, Thailand B. Paris, France
• A single bench of Justice Anup Kumar Dhand said
C. Kabul, Afghanistan D. Amman, Jordan
heat wave and cold wave should be declared a
national calamity. • Answer- D. Amman, Jordan
• The court directed the state government to prepare • Indian wrestlers, with 11 medals – four gold, two
a heat action plan in Rajasthan. silver and five bronze, have ended their campaign
at the Under-17 Asian Wrestling Championships
• A heat wave is a period of abnormally high
2024.
temperatures compared to what is normally
expected in an area. • The annual Under 17 and Under 23 Asian Wrestling
Championship 2024 is being held in Amman, the
3. Sports capital of Jordan from 22-30 June 2024.
• The Under-17 Championship was held from 22 to
89. _______was once again suspended by NADA for anti- 24 June 2024. After the Under-17 Championship
doping rule violation. ended, the Under-23 Championship has started.
A. Dipa Karmakar B. Dutee Chand • Indian wrestlers competed in men's and women's
C. Pooja Dhanda D. Bajrang Punia freestyle and men's Greco-Roman categories.
• Answer- D. Bajrang Punia • The three formats of wrestling had 10 weight
• On June 5, NADA has suspended Bajrang Punia categories in each age group.
once again. During the national trial held in 92. _________became the first batsman to hit 201 sixes in
Sonepat, he refused to give his dope sample in the T20 Internationals.

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A. Kuldeep Yadav B. Rohit Sharma • Answer- A. Paris
C. Surya Kumar Yadav D. Virat Kohli • Hockey India announced a 16-member Indian
• Answer- B. Rohit Sharma men's hockey team for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
• Rohit Sharma became the first batsman to hit 201 • The Olympics will be played from 26th of next
sixes in T20 Internationals. month to 11th of August.
• Rohit Sharma broke several records, including • The team comprises five players, led by legendary
hitting the most sixes by an Indian in a T20 World drag-flicker and defender Harmanpreet Singh.
Cup match (8) and becoming the first player in T20 Strong midfielder Hardik Singh will be the vice-
World Cup history to reach 200 sixes. captain.
• Only one other batsman in this format has more • The team also includes experienced goalkeeper PR
than 150 sixes. New Zealand's Martin Guptill comes Sreejesh. The defence comprises Harmanpreet
after Rohit with 173 T20I sixes. Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Sumit and
Sanjay, while the midfield will see contributions
• Among Indian players, only Suryakumar Yadav
from Raj Kumar Pal, Shamsher Singh, Manpreet
(129) and Virat Kohli (121) have hit more than 100
Singh, Hardik Singh and Vivek Sagar Prasad.
sixes in T20I cricket.
96. Name the Indian-American who won the Scripps
93. David Warner, one of cricket's greatest batsmen,
National Spelling Bee Champion title on May 30.
retired from international cricket. He belongs to
which country? A. Kunal Singh B. Jackie Mehra
A. Bangladesh B. Australia C. Faizan Zaki D. Bruhat Soma
C. Sri Lanka D. New Zealand • Answer- D. Bruhat Soma
• Answer- B. Australia • The 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee award was
awarded to Indian American Bruhat Soma.
• Australia's David Warner, one of cricket's greatest
batsmen, retired from international cricket after • On May 30, 12-year-old Bruhat Soma won the
Australia's exit from the T20 World Cup 2024. Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion title in
Oxon Hill, Maryland, United States of America
• Warner has already retired from ODI and Test
(USA), along with the Scripps Cup trophy and a
cricket. He had said while retiring from ODIs that if
cheque for US$50,000.
needed in the Champions Trophy, I will be
available. • Bruhat spelled 29 words correctly to beat Faizan
Zaki by nine points in the tie-breaker.
• In 110 matches, he scored 3277 runs, including a
century against Pakistan in 2019. • In the Scripps National Spelling Bee, 11 million
participants participated worldwide, with Soma
• His franchise T20 career has been fantastic,
emerging as the most confident finalist.
especially in the IPL and in 2021, he became only
the fourth batsman to cross 10,000 runs in T20Is. 97. Which football club has won the 2023-24 UEFA
Champions League?
94. Sreeja Akula who was in news recently is related to
which field? A. Liverpool Club B. Real Madrid
A. Badminton B. Table Tennis C. Borussia Dortmund D. none of these
C. Tennis D. Chess • Answer- B. Real Madrid
• Answer- B. Table Tennis • Spanish football club Real Madrid has won the
2023-24 UEFA Champions League title for the 15th
• Sreeja Akula from Hyderabad has become the first
time by defeating German football club Borussia
Indian table tennis player to win the WTT (World
Dortmund 2-0 in the final.
Table Tennis) Contender singles title.
• The final match of the UEFA Champions League
• Sreeja Akula won both the women's singles and
has also come to an end with the European
doubles titles at the WTT Contender Lagos 2024
domestic professional football season 2023-24.
competition.
• The 2023-24 UEFA Champions League final was
• WTT Contender Lagos 2024 with a prize money of
played on 1 June 2024 at Wembley Stadium in
USD 80,000 was held from 19 June to 23 June 2024
England.
at Sir Molade Okoya Thomas Indoor Sports Hall in
the city of Lagos, Nigeria. • It was the third Champions League Final to be
hosted by Wembley Stadium, which hosted the
95. Hockey India announced a 16-member men's hockey 2011–12, 2013–14 and 2023–24 editions.
team for the Olympics to be held from July 26 to
August 11. Where is the 2024 Olympics being held? 98. Dinesh Karthik officially announced his retirement
from all forms of cricket. He made his debut against
A. Paris B. Los Angeles
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A. England B. Pakistan playing his last Indian Premier League (IPL) match
C. Australia D. Bangladesh for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
• Answer- A. England • Kedar Jadhav, who was part of the 2019 World Cup
squad, last played an ODI for India against New
• Veteran wicketkeeper-batsman, Dinesh Karthik
Zealand in Auckland on February 8, 2020.
officially announced his retirement from all forms
of cricket. 101. India's Nayana James won the gold medal in the
• He played 180 matches in all three formats. He women's long jump held in_______.
scored 3463 runs with one Test century and 17 half- A. South Korea B. China
centuries. C. Japan D. Taiwan
• His last match came in the 2024 edition of the IPL • Answer- D. Taiwan
where his team Royal Challengers Bangalore lost to
• India's Nayana James won the gold medal in the
Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator on May 22. After
women's long jump held in Taiwan. He recorded a
the match, he was given a guard of honour by his
best jump of 6.43 meters.
teammates.
• India's Ankesh Chaudhary won the gold medal in
• Karthik also has 172 dismissals to his name. He has
the men's 800m event at the Taiwan Athletics Open
played for six teams in the IPL.
and his compatriot Somnath Chauhan won the
99. Which of the following statement is correct? silver medal.
1. The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has joined • Japan's Sumire Hata won the silver medal while
the World Boxing Championships. South Korea's Yu Jeongmi won the bronze medal.
• Nayana's feat of 6.67m came almost seven years
2. Recently, the International Olympic Committee
after her previous personal best of 6.55m.
(IOC) has warned the national federations affiliated
to the International Boxing Association (IBA) that 102. D.P.Manu who recently won a gold medal in an
they will not be able to participate in the Los Angeles international competition is related to which sport?
Olympics if boxing is included in their program. A. Hurdle Race B. Javelin Throw
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. High Jump D. Long Jump
C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 • Answer- B. Javelin Throw
• Answer- C. Both 1 and 2 • The Indian contingent excelled at the Taiwan
• The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has joined the Athletics Open 2024, clinching a total of seven
World Boxing Championships. medals, including three gold, three silver and one
• The Boxing Federation of India on May 31 joined bronze.
the breakaway World Boxing Federation to "counter • The 2024 Taiwan Athletics Open is a World
the threat" on the sport's Olympic future. Athletics Continental Tour bronze level competition
• Recently, the International Olympic Committee that was held in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan.
(IOC) has warned the national federations affiliated • DP Manu won the first gold medal in this
to the International Boxing Association (IBA) that competition for India in the javelin throw
they will not be able to participate in the Los competition. His javelin throw of 81.58m fetched
Angeles Olympics if boxing is included in their him the gold medal.
program. • Kerala's Nayana James won the gold medal in
• In June 2023, the IOC stripped the IBA of women's long jump.
accreditation, saying it had failed to complete
103. Who is the first cricketer in the world to hit 600 sixes
reforms on governance, finance, and ethical issues.
in international matches?
100. Kedar Jadhav, who recently announced his A. Shahid Afridi B. Virat Kohli
retirement, was related to which sport?
C. Rohit Sharma D. Chris Gayle
A. Tennis B. Hockey
• Answer- C. Rohit Sharma
C. Cricket D. Badminton
• Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma broke
• Answer- C. Cricket several records during India's victory against the
• 39-year-old former Indian all-rounder Kedar Jadhav Ireland team in the opening match of the 9th ICC
has announced his retirement from all forms of T20 World Cup held in the United States and West
cricket. Indies co-hosted by the United States and West
• He is the second former Indian cricketer to Indies.
announce his retirement from cricket recently. • Rohit Sharma, also known as the "Hitman" due to
• Earlier, former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman his six-hitting ability, became the first cricketer in
Dinesh Karthik announced his retirement after the world to hit 600 sixes in international cricket.

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• India started their campaign in the World Cup by • This was India's top-ranked men's tennis singles
defeating Ireland by 8 wickets. The match was player, Sumit Nagpal's sixth ATP Challenger title.
played on 5 June 2024 at the Nassau County • The win also helps Sumit Nagpal improve his ATP
International Cricket Stadium in New York, United ranking and qualify for the 2024 Summer Paris
States. Olympics.
104. Who won the first gold medal for India at the 2024 • On 9th June 2024, in the final of the Heilbronn
ISSF World Cup held in Munich, Germany? Neckercup 2024 ATP Challenger tennis tournament
A. Sarabjot Singh played in Germany, Sumit Nagpal defeated
Switzerland's Alexander Reitschard in three sets 6-
B. Rudraksh Patil
1, 6(5)-7(7), 6-3.
C. Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar
• The ATP Challenger Tour tennis competition is
D. Divyansh Singh Panwar organized by the top men's professional tennis
• Answer- A. Sarabjot Singh organization, the Association of Tennis
• On 6th June 2024, Sarabjot Singh won the first Professionals (ATP).
medal for India at the International Shooting Sports 107. Who has won the Norway Chess 2024 tournament
Federation (ISSF) World Cup held in Munich, with 17.5 points on June 9?
Germany.
A. Magnus Carlsen B. Hikaru Nakamura
• The ISSF World Cup is being held from 31st May to
C. Praggnanandhaa D. Fabiano Caruana
8th June 2024.
• Answer- A. Magnus Carlsen
• Indian shooter Sarabjot Singh won the gold medal
in the men's 10m air pistol event after scoring 242.7 • On June 9, Magnus Carlsen won the Norway Chess
points in the final. 2024 tournament with 17.5 points.
• Shuaihang Bu of the People's Republic of China • Magnus Carlsen defeated Fabiano Caruana with
won the silver medal, while German Robin Walter white pieces in Armageddon.
had to be content with the bronze medal. • Hikaru Nakamura finished second with 15.5 points,
while Chennai's Praggnanandhaa finished third
105. Who has won the men's singles title of the 2024
with 14.5 points.
French Open tennis tournament?
• On the other hand, in the women's section of
A. Iga Swiatek B. Carlos Alcaraz
Norway chess, Xu Wenjun won the title with 19
C. Mate Pavic D. Alexander Zverev points, while Anna Muzychuk finished second,
• Answer- B. Carlos Alcaraz three points behind her.
• Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and Poland's Iga Swiatek 108.______ broke the 5000m national record at the
have won the 2024 French Open men's and Portland Track Festival 2024 athletics?
women's tennis singles titles respectively.
A. Dylan Jacobs B. Avinash Sable
• It was the first French Open singles title for Alcaraz
C. Eric van der D. Gulvir Singh
and the fourth French Open singles title for world
No. 1 Iga Swiatek. • Answer- D. Gulvir Singh
• The 123rd edition of the French Open, also known • In Athletics, India's Gulveer Singh has won the
as Roland Garros, was held from 26 May to 9 June silver medal in the men's 5000m race at the Portland
2024 at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. It Track Festival Meet in Portland, USA.
is the second Grand Slam event of a calendar year • Asian Games bronze medallist Gulveer also became
after the Australian Open. the fastest Indian in men's 5000m race.
• Stade Roland Garros is a stadium with several • Gulveer clocked a national record time of 13
courts. The final is always played on Philippe minutes 18.92 seconds surpassing the previous
Chatry Court. The French Open is played on clay record of 13 minutes 19.30 seconds set by Avinash
courts. Sable.
106. Who has won the men's singles title in the 2024 ATP • With this feat, Gulveer has now held national
Challenger tennis competition? records in both 10,000m and 5,000m races.
A. Sumit Antil B. Alexander Reitschard 109. Who won the title of Canadian Grand Prix for the
C. Rohan Bopanna D. Sumit Nagpal third consecutive time in June 2024?
• Answer- D. Sumit Nagpal A. Sergio Perez B. Lewis Hamilton
• Indian male tennis player Sumit Nagpal won the C. Max Verstappen D. Lando Norris
men's singles title at the Heilbronn Neckercup 2024 • Answer- C. Max Verstappen
ATP Challenger tennis tournament held in • Max Verstappen won the Canadian Grand Prix for
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• For the third year in a row, Red Bull driver Max and Soumya Swaminathan to win the FIDE Under-
Verstappen emerged victorious at the Canadian 20 Girls' World Chess Championship.
Grand Prix, his 60th Formula 1 victory, and his
112. Who is the first Indian to win a 3-star Grand Prix at
sixth in nine races this year.
the FEI Dressage World Cup held in Lipica,
• Max Verstappen has won 50 in the last 75 Formula 1 Slovenia?
races.
A. Shruti Vora B. Sanya Malhotra
• Verstappen finished 2.71 seconds ahead of
C. Payal Kapadia D. Purnima Devi Burman
McLaren's Lando Norris in a 70-lap race on a 3.879-
mile (3.879-kilometer) road course. • Answer- A. Shruti Vora
• With Russell and seven-time Montreal winner • Shruti Vora became the first Indian rider to win a
Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes finished third and three-star Grand Prix event by scoring 67.761 points
fourth, respectively. with her horse Magnamus in the CDI-3 event at the
FEI Dressage World Cup held in Lipika, Slovenia.
110. Which of the following country will host the Men's
• She finished ahead of Moldova's Tatiana
Junior Hockey World Cup in 2025?
Antonenko who scored 66.552 points, which is a
A. Malaysia B. France historic achievement for Indian equestrian sports.
C. India D. Japan • Vora has earlier represented India at the 2022
• Answer- C. India Dressage World Championships and the Asian
• India will host the Men's Junior Hockey World Cup Games in 2010 and 2014 (ranked 8th).
in 2025. • The rider-horse combo performs in a 20m x 60m
• The tournament will be held in December. Its arena.
previous edition was held in Kuala Lumpur, 113. Who set a new world record in the 100m women's
Malaysia in 2023. butterfly at the 2024 US Olympic swimming trials?
• For the first time, 24 teams will participate in the A. Sarah Sojstrom B. Dhinidhi Desinghu
Hockey Junior World Cup.
C. Ananya Nayak D. Gretchen Walsh
• In 2023, Germany emerged winners with a 2-1 win
• Answer- D. Gretchen Walsh
over France.
• Gretchen Walsh set a new world record, clocking
• In 2023, Spain and India were ranked third and
55.18 seconds in the 100-meter women's butterfly at
fourth, respectively.
the 2024 U.S. Olympic swimming trials.
• Previously, India had hosted the tournament thrice
• Walsh surpassed Sarah Sjostrom's previous world
in 2013 (New Delhi), 2016 (Lucknow) and 2021
record of 55.48 seconds, set during the 2016
(Bhubaneswar). India had won the 2016 edition.
Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
111. Which Indian player has won the 2024 FIDE World • Walsh's new record of more than half a second
Chess Junior U-20 Girls Chess Championship? highlights his exceptional performance and places
A. Harika Dronavalli B. R. Vaishali him as a leader in international swimming
C. Suamya Swaminathan D. Divya Deshmukh competitions until the 2024 Olympics.
• Answer- D. Divya Deshmukh 114. Who made the record for the fastest T20 century in 27
• International chess master Divya Deshmukh has balls in an international match?
won the FIDE Junior Under-20 Girls' World Chess A. Rohit Sharma B. Kushal Malla
Championship. C. Yan-Nicole Lofty Eaton D. Sahil Chauhan
• In the men's section, 20-year-old chess player Grand • Answer- D. Sahil Chauhan
Master Kazybek Nogerbek of Kazakhstan won the
• Estonian batsman Sahil Chauhan set the record for
world title.
the fastest T20 century in 27 balls in an international
• The 2024 FIDE U-20 World Chess Championship match against hosts Cyprus in episcopy. He hit 18
was organized by the world chess governing body, sixes in the innings in this format.
the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
• Chauhan broke the record of Yan-Nicole Lofty
• The FIDE World Junior Chess Championship 2024 Eaton for the fastest T20 international century. Yan-
was held from 2 to 13 June 2024 in Gandhinagar, the Nicole scored a 33-ball century and his record lasted
capital of Gujarat. Around 230 players from chess less than four months. It is also the fastest century
associations from 44 different countries participated of T20.
in this competition.
• Chauhan surpassed Chris Gayle's 30-ball century in
• 18-year-old Divya Deshmukh is the fourth Indian IPL 2013. Chauhan also reached the top in terms of
woman after Koneru Humpy, Harika Dronavalli hitting the most sixes in men's T20 match innings.

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• Estonia took a 2-0 lead in the six-match series, in • Oliver Hellander took third place with a throw of
which it successfully chased down the target in both 83.96 meters. Anderson Peters of Grenada finished
matches. fourth with 82.58m.
• The T20 World Cup 2024 (ICC T20 World Cup 2024) • In 2022, Neeraj Chopra won a silver medal at the
is being held jointly by the US and the West Indies. Paavo Nurmi Games.
115. Who is the first bowler to bowl four over maidens in 118. Which country is hosting the 48th edition of the Copa
a match in the T20 World Cup? America football competition?
A. Lockie Ferguson B. Jasprit Bumrah A. Brazil B. Argentina
C. Trend Boult D. Shaheen Shah Afridi C. Colombia D. United States
• Answer- A. Lockie Ferguson • Answer- D. United States
• Lockie Ferguson made a great record in the last • The 48th edition of the Copa America football
league match played against Papua New Guinea in tournament, kicked off in the United States on 21
Trinidad. June 2024.
• Lockie Ferguson holds the record for the most • This is the second time in the 108-year history of the
maiden overs (four) bowled by a bowler in a T20 Copa America that the event is being held outside
World Cup match. South America.
• Ferguson created history by registering the most • Both times this distinction is the name of the United
economical bowling figures in the ICC T20 World States. It has hosted the Copa America Cup in 2016
Cup. and 2024.
• He became the second bowler in T20Is to bowl 24 • Defending champions Argentina will take on
dot balls and not concede a single run. Canada's Canada in the opening match of the competition at
Saad bin Zafar who bowled 4 maiden overs against Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on June 21, 2024.
Panama in 2021. • The United States will host the tournament from 21
116. India won its first medal in women's table tennis at June to 15 July 2024 in 14 cities in the country.
the ongoing BRICS Games in Kazan,_______.
A. India B. Russia 4. Science & Technology
C. Bahrain D. China 119. On June 17, Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) stated that
• Answer- B. Russia the Defence Ministry has issued a request for
proposal (RFP) for ____ Light Combat Helicopter
• India secured its first medal at the BRICS Games in
(LCH).
Kazan, Russia as the women's table tennis team,
comprising Poymanti Baishya, Moumita Dutta and A. 156 B. 111
Yashini Sivasankar, won the bronze medal after C. 182 D. 135
losing 1-3 to China in the semifinals. • Answer- A. 156
• The Indian men's table tennis team of Anirban • HAL receives RFP for 156 Light Combat Helicopters
Ghosh, Jeet Chandra and Snehit Suravajula from Defence Ministry.
defeated Bahrain 3-1 in their classification match to
• On June 17, Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) said the
finish fifth.
Defence Ministry has issued a request for proposal
• The BRICS Games is an annual multi-sport event (RFP) for 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCHs).
hosted by the BRICS nations.
• After that, shares of Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL)
• It started with the Under-17 football tournament in rose 5% to a new high of Rs 5,484.20 in intraday
Goa in 2016, followed by the first multi-sport event trade on the BSE.
in Guangzhou, China in 2017.
• HAL is to provide 156 LCH Prachanda or Light
117. Who has won his first gold medal at the Paavo Nurmi Combat Helicopters (90 for Indian Army and 66 for
Games ahead of Olympics 2024? Indian Air Force).
A. Ravinder Singh Khaira B. Gurtej Singh • As of March 31, 2024, HAL's order book stood at
C. Anil Singh D. Neeraj Chopra over Rs 94,000 crore and additional large orders are
expected during FY 2024-25.
• Answer- D. Neeraj Chopra
• Neeraj Chopra won his first gold medal at the 120. Which airport has become the first airport in the
Paavo Nurmi Games ahead of Olympics 2024. country to introduce a self-service system that will
enable passengers to keep their luggage, get tags and
• He threw the javelin 85.97m in his third attempt for print boarding passes, thereby reducing the check-in
most part of the competition. process?
• Toni Kerenan won the silver medal with a personal A. Indira Gandhi International Airport
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B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport • The MoU was signed by Lt Gen Daljit Singh,
C. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services
and Prof B S Murthy, Director, IIT Hyderabad.
D. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
• Its main objective is to promote innovation and
• Answer- A. Indira Gandhi International Airport
research in the development of innovative medical
• A self-service system for quick baggage check-in for devices.
passengers was launched by the Delhi airport.
123. Chang'e-6 vehicle has recently been sent to the moon
• The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has
by which country?
introduced a self-service system that will enable
passengers to keep their luggage, get tags and print A. India B. Japan
boarding passes, thereby reducing the check-in C. France D. China
process. • Answer- D. China
• DIAL said the new one-step quick baggage drop • The Chang'e-6 probe is a lunar mission from China
solution reduces the check-in process from one that successfully landed in the South Pole-Aitken
minute to just 30 seconds. Basin (the previous part) of the Moon.
• With this, Delhi's Indira Gandhi International • It is the first unmanned mission to land on the far
Airport has become the first airport in the country side of the moon which aims to bring samples from
to have such a facility and the second in the world the moon and study the earth.
after Canada's Toronto airport.
• The robotic spacecraft has only 14 days to meet its
• Under the new arrangement, the airport has ambitious objectives.
installed around 50 self-service bag drop (SSBD)
• The Chang'e-6 vehicle has four main modules
units at Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 for passengers.
orbiter, lander, assent vehicle and return module.
121. China and France launched a satellite to study
124. Which company is launching the world's first electric
_______.
vehicle (EV) battery passport?
A. Solar flares B. Explosion of stars
A. Audi B. Volvo
C. Chromosphere D. Photosphere
C. BMW D. Volkswagen
• Answer- B. Explosion of stars
• Answer- B. Volvo
• The satellite, jointly developed by China and
• The world's first EV battery passport will be
France, was successfully launched on June 22.
launched by Volvo Cars, which will record the
• This satellite is designed to study the farthest bursts origins of raw materials, components, recycled
of stars. materials and carbon footprint for its flagship EX90
• China and France launched their most powerful SUV.
satellite to date, aiming to study the farthest bursts • China's Geely (GEELY. Volvo, owned by UL), has
of stars, including gamma-ray bursts. developed Passport in partnership with UK startup
• The Long March-2C rocket carried this advanced Circular.
astronomical satellite, it was launched from the • Circular uses blockchain technology to map supply
Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan chains for companies and took more than five years
province. to develop.
• This satellite is equipped with four instruments: • Battery passports will become mandatory for
two French and two Chinese. electric vehicles (EVs) sold in the EU from February
• The satellite mission, named Space Variable Objects 2027, showing information including the
Monitor, is the first joint venture in astronomy composition of the batteries, the origin of key
between China and France. materials, their carbon footprint and recycled
materials.
122. Armed Forces Medical Services and ___________ join
hands for collaborative research and training. 125. A fire rescue assisted drone has been developed by a
A. IIT Delhi B. IIT Kanpur team of teachers and students of the _______.
C. IIT Hyderabad D. IIT Patna A. IIT Delhi B. IIT Kanpur
• Answer- C. IIT Hyderabad C. IIT Dharwad D. IIT Bombay
• Armed Forces Medical Services and IIT Hyderabad • Answer- C. IIT Dharwad
join hands for collaborative research and training. • A fire rescue assisted drone has been developed by
• For cooperation on research and training, the a team of teachers and students from the Indian
Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has signed Institute of Technology (IIT) Dharwad.
a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the • The team was led by Professor Sudhir
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funding from Tihan Foundation, IIT Hyderabad C. Sarangi D. Sarod
(NMICPS, Government of India). • Answer- D. Sarod
• The first Fire Rescue Assistant Drone was unveiled • Sarod player Pandit Rajeev Taranath passed away
and demonstrated during a two-day workshop on at the age of 92 in Mysuru on June 11.
'Drone Design and Autonomous Navigation in Fire
• Pandit Rajeev Taranath received music education
Rescue' (DDANFR 2024).
from Ustad Ali Akbar Khan and dedicated his life
to music.
5. Obituaries
• He was also the music director of several Kannada
126. AJT Johnsingh, who passed away recently, was films, including Samskara, Pallavi, Anuroopa,
related to which field? Paper Boats and Agunthaka, besides Malayalam
A. Political Expert movies like Kadavu and Kanchanaseetha.
B. Wildlife Conservationist and Biologist • Pandit Taranath, an eminent artist of the Senia
C. Former player and coach Maihar Gharana, was honoured with the Padma
Shri by the Government of India in 2019 and the
D. Astronomer and historian Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2000.
• Answer- B. Wildlife Conservationist and Biologist
129. Former Indian fast bowler David Johnson passed
• Eminent Indian wildlife conservationist and away recently. He also played for which of the
biologist Asir Jawahar Thomas Johnsingh, also following state?
known as AJT John Singh, passed away on 7th June
A. Tamil Nadu B. Maharashtra
2024 in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
C. Karnataka D. Andhra Pradesh
• AJT John Singh was 78 years old.
• Answer- C. Karnataka
• The death of AJT Johnsing, a courageous
environmental activist, is being seen as a major loss • David Johnson passed away recently. He is a former
to conservation activity in India. Indian fast bowler. He also played for Karnataka.
• Since childhood, AJT John Singh was greatly • He made his international debut in 1996.
influenced by the stories of Colonel Edward James • He fell from the balcony of the fourth floor of his
'Jim' Corbett, which were based on Indian wildlife. flat. He played only two Test matches for the Indian
team.
127. Ramoji Rao, the founder of Ramoji Film City and
media veteran, passed away on June 8 at the age of • He played 39 first-class matches. He was also active
87. Which newspaper did he found? in Karnataka Premier League tournaments.
A. Krishna Patrika B. Dinavartamani
6. Appointments and resignations
C. Visalundhara D. Eenadu
• Answer- D. Eenadu 130. Who has been appointed as the Chairman and
Managing Director of Bharat Electronics Limited
• Ramoji Rao, the founder of Ramoji Film City and
(BEL), India's leading defence electronics company?
media veteran, passed away on June 8 at the age of
87. A. Manoj Jain B. Ajit Kumar Saxena
• He was a legendary figure in the field of media and C. Atul Kumar Chaudhary D. Pankaj Kumar Singh
his rich contribution has left an indelible mark on • Answer- A. Manoj Jain
the world of journalism and film. • Manoj Jain assumed the prestigious charge of
• Ramoji Rao's Eenadu newspaper was crucial in Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat
influencing public opinion in favour of Nandamuri Electronics Limited (BEL), India's leading defence
Taraka Rama Rao, also known as NTR, when he electronics company, which is a leading Navratna
formed the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1982 in Defence Public Sector Undertaking (PSU).
opposition to the Congress. • Manoj Jain's career at BEL spans over three decades,
• Under Ramoji's leadership, Eenadu became a major reflecting his dedication and expertise in the field of
force in the Telugu media. research and development.
• Apart from the world-famous Ramoji Film City, • Prior to assuming his current role, Jain served as the
Rao's vast empire of media business also includes Director of Research and Development (R&D) at
Telugu daily Eenadu newspaper, network of ETV BEL since September 26, 2022.
channels and film production. • Bharat Electronics Limited is a military and civil
128. Pandit Rajiv Taranath passed away on June 11 in equipment and plant factory under the Ministry of
Mysuru at the age of 92. What instrument were they Defence, Government of India. It was established in
famous for playing? 1954 by the Government of India under the
Ministry of Defense to meet the special challenging
A. Sitar B. Tanpura
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131. Who has been appointed as the Secretary of TRAI? • As per tradition, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker
A. Shiv Bhadra Singh B. Abhay Shankar Verma of Lok Sabha are elected by consensus between the
ruling and opposition parties.
C. Atul Kumar Chaudhary D. Tejpal Singh
• Om Birla has been elected as the Speaker of the Lok
• Answer- C. Atul Kumar Chaudhary
Sabha for the second time. He is the fifth Speaker to
• Atul Kumar Chaudhary has been appointed as the be elected Speaker for the second time.
Secretary of TRAI.
• Earlier, speakers like GM Balayogi, Balram Jakhar
• Atul Kumar Chaudhary has replaced V have been elected twice. Om Birla was elected to the
Raghunandan as the Secretary of Telecom Lok Sabha for the third time (2014, 2019 and 2024)
Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). from Kota. He is also the second Speaker to be
• Atul Kumar Chaudhary was currently serving as elected for a full term twice.
Deputy Director General (DDG) in the Unique
134. Who will be the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the
Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
18th Lok Sabha?
• The post was lying vacant after V Raghunandan
A. Jairam Ramesh B. Rahul Gandhi
retired on May 31.
C. P. Chidambaram D. K.C. Venugopal
• He has worked in various capacities in Personnel,
Human Resources, Administration, Licensing, • Answer- B. Rahul Gandhi
Vigilance Branch of BSNL and Department of • Rahul Gandhi will be the Leader of Opposition
Telecommunications (DoT). (LoP) in the 18th Lok Sabha. After a gap of 10 years
since 2014, the lower house will again have an
132. Government of India has extended the tenure of
official LOP.
Tapan Kumar Deka as Director General of
Intelligence Bureau till when? • The announcement was made by Congress General
Secretary KC Venugopal. Rahul Gandhi is an MP
A. 30 June 2025 B. 30 June 2027
from Rae Bareli.
C. 30 June 2026 D. 30 July 2025
• Since no opposition party had a minimum of 10% of
• Answer- A. 30 June 2025 the total Lok Sabha seats, the post of LOP was
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet vacant for the last ten years.
headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has • BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda has been
approved one-year extension to Tapan Kumar appointed as the new Leader of the House in Rajya
Deka, the incumbent Director General of Sabha, replacing Piyush Goyal.
Intelligence Bureau.
• Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will
• According to the Department of Personnel and continue to be the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya
Training, Tapan Kumar Deka will remain in the Sabha.
post till June 30, 2025.
135. Markey Rutte, who has been appointed as the new
• After the retirement of Arvind Kumar, Tapan
Secretary-General of North Atlantic Treaty
Kumar Deka was appointed as the Director General
Organization (NATO) in 2024, belongs to which
of the Intelligence Bureau in 2022 for a period of
country?
two years.
A. Netherlands B. Norway
• Tapan Kumar Deka's tenure as Director General of
Intelligence Bureau was to end on June 30, 2024. C. Belgium D. Kenya
• Answer- A. Netherlands
133. Who was elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok
Sabha on 26th June 2024? • The United States-led Western military alliance
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has
A. Baliram Bhagat B. Om Birla
appointed Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark
C. K.Suresh D. Rahul Gandhi Rutte as the next Secretary-General.
• Answer- B. Om Birla • NATO's 32 members approved Mark Rutte's
• Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member and ruling candidacy at a meeting held at its headquarters in
National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Om Brussels, Belgium, on June 26.
Birla was re-elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok • Mark Rutte will replace Norway's current Secretary
Sabha on 26 June 2024. General Jens Stoltenberg.
• He was elected by voice vote after the opposition • Former Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg
party did not press for the counting of votes. was appointed NATO Secretary-General on 1
• Om Birla was also the Speaker of the 17th Lok October 2014.
Sabha. Om Birla is the 17th person to be elected as
136. Who will take over as the new Vice Chief of Army
the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
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A. Upendra Dwivedi B. Sanjay Jasjit Singh A. Ruchira Kamboj B. Nirupama Rao
C. NS Raja Subramani D. Krishna Swaminathan C. Rashmi Desai D. Diwakar Kamboj
• Answer- C. NS Raja Subramani • Answer- A. Ruchira Kamboj
• Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani will be the new Vice • Ruchira Kamboj has retired after 35 years of service.
Chief of Army Staff. Ruchira Kamboj was India's Permanent
• Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani, who is currently Representative to the United Nations.
heading the Army's Central Command, will • She was India's first woman UN ambassador. She
succeed Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi. joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1987.
• Lt Gen Dwivedi will retire as Vice Chief of Army • He formally assumed the position of Permanent
Staff on June 30. Representative/Ambassador of India in New York
• Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani joined the Indian Army on August 2, 2022.
in 1985 with the Garhwal Rifles. • He also served as Deputy Head of the Office of the
• He has over 37 years of experience in the Indian Secretary-General at the Commonwealth Secretariat
Army in various capacities. London.
• She was India's Chief of Protocol from 2011-2014.
137. Who has been appointed as the Vice Chancellor of
She is the first and only woman to hold this position
Universal AI University, India's first AI-dedicated
in the government so far.
institution?
A. Simon Mak B. Anandiben Patel 140._______ became the first woman brigadier from the
minority community of the Pakistan Army.
C. Akhil Gupta D. Poonam Tandon
A. Helen Marie Roberts B. Hina Rabbani
• Answer- A. Simon Mak
C. Ghulam Noor D. Maryam Nawaz
• India's first artificial intelligence university,
Universal AI University (UAIU), has appointed • Answer- A. Helen Marie Roberts
international strategist and multiple award-winning • Helen Marie Roberts became the first female
Professor Simon Mak as its Vice Chancellor. brigadier of the Pakistani army.
• Mak is the first non-Indian to be appointed to the • Brigadier Roberts is a member of the Pakistani
post of Founding Vice Chancellor of the Indian Christian community. She created history by
Institute. becoming the first woman brigadier of the minority
• Mak, who has expertise in both academia and community in the country.
Silicon Valley businesses, will work closely with the • Last year's Christmas Eve speech in Rawalpindi,
university's vice-chancellor, Professor Tarundeep Army Chief General Asim Munir had praised the
Singh Anand. role of Christians in Pakistan's development.
138. Who has been elected as the President of 141. Who was the head of the committee constituted by
Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI)? the Government of India to suggest new capital for
A. Sourav Ganguly B. H Srinivasan Andhra Pradesh?
C. Ranjit Singh D. Kapil Dev A. Jagan Mohan Reddy B. K.C.Sivaramakrishnan
• Answer- D. Kapil Dev C. Narendra Joshi D. K Sivan
• Legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev has been • Answer- B. K.C.Sivaramakrishnan
unanimously elected as the new president of the • On 2 June 2024, the city of Hyderabad officially
Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI). ceased to be the joint capital of Telangana and
• Kapil Dev was unanimously elected as the new Andhra Pradesh.
president after previous president H Srinivasan • On 2 June 2014, Hyderabad was made the joint
withdrew his candidature for the president's post. capital of Andhra Pradesh and the newly created
• Kapil Dev, captain of the 1983 Men's Cricket World state of Telangana for ten years.
Cup-winning Indian team, has been the vice- • Telangana was created as the 29th state of India by
president and member of the governing body of bifurcating Andhra Pradesh in 2014.
PGTI for the past three years. • Telangana state was created by the Andhra Pradesh
• Kapil Dev, who was nicknamed the Haryana Reorganisation Act 2014 passed by the Parliament
Hurricane in cricket, was also the host of the Kapil under Article 3 of the Constitution.
Dev-Grant Thornton Invitational Golf Tour for the • Under this Act, Hyderabad, the capital of united
past three years. Andhra Pradesh, was given to Telangana.
139.__________has retired after 35 years of service. She • Following the passage of the Andhra Pradesh
was India's Permanent Representative to the United Reorganisation Act 2014, the Union Home Ministry
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capital for the state of Andhra Pradesh". The • On June 7, a passing out parade was held to mark
committee was headed by K.C. Sivaramakrishnan. the graduation of the 102nd Helicopter Conversion
The committee suggested making Amaravati the Course.
new capital of Andhra Pradesh. • The trainees underwent a 22-week intensive
142. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has training programme that included rigorous flying
appointed _______as the Chairman of Staff Selection and ground training onboard Indian Naval Air
Commission. Squadron 561.
A. Rakesh Ranjan B. Amit Yadav 145. Who has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of
C. Saurabh Garg D. Pradeep Kumar Sikkim for the second term?
Tripathi A. N. Biren Singh B. Laxman Acharya
• Answer- A. Rakesh Ranjan C. Prem Singh Tamang D. Pramod Sawant
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has • Answer- C. Prem Singh Tamang
appointed IAS Rakesh Ranjan as the Chairman of • Prem Singh Tamang sworn in as Sikkim Chief
Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Minister for the second term.
• Rakesh Ranjan, a 1992 batch IAS officer of Manipur • Sikkim Krantikari Morcha supremo Prem Singh
cadre. Tamang sworn in as Chief Minister of Sikkim.
• Amit Yadav, a 1991 batch IAS, will become Officer • Governor Laxman Acharya administered the oath
on Special Duty in the Social Justice and of office and secrecy to Tamang and his council of
Empowerment Department and will take charge as ministers.
Secretary after the retirement of Saurabh Garg on
• The swearing-in ceremony was held at Paljor
July 31.
Stadium in Gangtok. Sikkim has 12 members
• IAS officer Pradeep Kumar Tripathi has been including the Chief Minister in the Council of
appointed as the secretary of Lokpal till June 30. Ministers.
143. Who has been given the additional charge of Director • The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha has won 31 of the 32
General of Employees' State Insurance Corporation? assembly seats in the elections.
A. Ram Singh Mandal B. Rajiv Sinha 146. Which of the following statements is/are correct
C. Durga Shakti Nagpal D. Kamal Kishore Son regarding the portfolios announced for the new
• Answer- D. Kamal Kishore Son Union Council of Ministers?
• Kamal Kishore Son, a senior IAS officer of the 1998 1. J P Nadda will be the new Health and Chemicals
batch of Jharkhand cadre, has been given the and Fertilizers Minister.
additional charge of Director General of the
2. Former Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh
Employees State Insurance Corporation.
Chouhan is the new Agriculture and Rural
• He is currently serving as Additional Secretary and Development Minister.
Director General, Labour Welfare in the Ministry of
A. 1 only B. 2 only
Labour and Employment.
C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
• He took over the additional charge of the post of
Director General of ESIC under the Ministry of • Answer- C. Both 1 and 2
Labour and Employment on 31 May 2024. ' • The portfolios for the new Union Council of
Ministers have been announced.
144. Name the Sub Lieutenant who became the first
woman helicopter pilot of the Indian Navy during • Union Minister Rajnath Singh will continue as
the passing out parade held at the Naval Air Station Defence Minister and Amit Shah as Minister of
INS Rajali at Arakkonam in Ranipet district. Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation.
A. Nitin Sharan Chaturvedi B. Gurkirat Rajput • Nirmala Sitharaman has been retained as the
finance minister and Dr S Jaishankar will remain
C. Deepak Gupta D. Anamika B. Rajiv
the External Affairs Minister.
• Answer- D. Anamika B. Rajiv
• Nitin Gadkari will continue to take charge of the
• Sub Lieutenant Anamika B Rajeev became the first Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
woman helicopter pilot of the Indian Navy during
• Piyush Goyal has again been given the
the passing out parade held at the Naval Air Station
responsibility of the Ministry of Commerce and
INS Rajali in Arakkonam in Ranipet district.
Industry.
• The prestigious "Golden Wings" were presented to
• Dharmendra Pradhan has been given the
21 officers by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag
responsibility of Education Minister again.
Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval
Command. • J P Nadda will be the new Health and Chemicals
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• Former Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh from the TDP, three from Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena
Chouhan is the new Agriculture and Rural and one from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Development Minister. • Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party (TDP)
147. Who will be the next Army Chief after General won the recently held Andhra Pradesh Legislative
Manoj C Pande demits office? Assembly elections in alliance with Pawan Kalyan's
Janasena Party and the BJP.
A. Dalbir Singh Suhag B. Anil Chauhan
C. Rana Pratap D. Upendra Dwivedi 150. Who has become the Chief Minister of Arunachal
Pradesh after the 2024 Legislative Assembly
• Answer- D. Upendra Dwivedi
elections?
• Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi will be the next Army
A. Mohan Charan Mine B. Chandrababu Naidu
Chief. He will take charge from June 30.
C. M. K. Stalin D. Pema Khandu
• General Manoj C Pande is the current Army Chief.
He will demit office on June 30. • Answer - D. Pema Khandu
• In 1984, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi was • Pema Khandu of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
commissioned into the Infantry (Jammu and was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Arunachal
Kashmir Rifles) of the Indian Army. Pradesh for the third consecutive time on 13 June
2024.
• He was the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief
(Headquarters Northern Command) from 2022 to • Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (retd) K T
2024. Paranayak administered him the oath of office and
secrecy at the Dorjee Khandu Convention Hall in
• Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi was appointed Vice Chief
Itanagar.
of Army Staff on February 15 this year.
• The election in the state to constitute the 11th
148. Who has become the 15th Chief Minister of Odisha? Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly was held
A. Pravati Parida B. Mohan Charan Majhi on 9 April 2024 along with the Lok Sabha elections.
C. Chandrababu Naidu D. Kanak Vardhan Singh The Pema Khandu-led BJP won 36 of the 50
Deo assembly seats.
• Answer- B. Mohan Charan Majhi • The Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly has
60 seats, but elections were held on only 50 seats.
• BJP leader Mohan Charan Majhi was sworn in as
Only one candidate stood for each of the 10
the 15th Chief Minister of Odisha. Mohan Charan
assembly seats, due to which these candidates were
Majhi belongs to the tribal community.
declared elected unopposed.
• Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida
became Deputy Chief Ministers. 151. Who has been appointed as the Secretary of the
Competition Commission of India (CCI) for a period
• Biju Janata Dal chief Naveen Patnaik ended his 24-
of three years?
year tenure as the Chief Minister of the state
following a major defeat in the state elections. A. Pankaj Kumar Singh B. Ravinder Singh
• BJP is forming government in Odisha for the first C. Ravi Gupta D. Inder Pal Singh
time. In such a situation, Mohan Charan Manjhi has • Answer- D. Inder Pal Singh
got the distinction of becoming the first Chief • Inder Pal Singh Bindra has been appointed as the
Minister of BJP in the state. Secretary of the Competition Commission of India
149. Chandrababu Naidu, who became the Chief Minister (CCI) for a period of three years.
of Andhra Pradesh, belongs to which political party? • He will replace Anupama Anand, who has resigned
A. YSR Congress Party B. Bharatiya Janata Party after her appointment in September 2023.
C. Jana Sena Party D. Telugu Desam Party • Prior to the appointment, Bindra was posted as an
officer in the Income Tax Department.
• Answer- D. Telugu Desam Party
• The Secretary is the nodal officer on behalf of the
• In Vijayawada, Governor S Abdul Nazeer
Commission to make or receive all statutory
administered the oath to Telugu Desam Party (TDP)
communications.
leader Nara Chandrababu Naidu as the Chief
Minister of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth time. • Competition Commission of India (CCI): It was
constituted on 14 October 2003 under the
• Chandrababu Naidu, who was elected from the
Competition Commission Act, 2002.
Kuppam Legislative Assembly constituency, is the
18th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. 152. Who has been appointed as the new President of
• The state governor also administered the oath of Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI)?
office to a strong 25-member cabinet, including the A. Kaushal Singhal B. Abhijeet Kishore
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• Answer- B. Abhijeet Kishore C. Shafiuddin Ahmed D. Waqar-uz-Zaman
• The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) • Answer- D. Waqar-uz-Zaman
has appointed Vodafone Idea Chief Operating • Lieutenant General Waqar-uz-Zaman has been
Officer (COO) Abhijeet Kishore as the new appointed as the new Army Chief of Bangladesh.
Chairperson.
• Lieutenant General Waqar-uz-Zaman will be the
• He has been appointed for a term of 2024-25 new Bangladesh Army Chief.
effective from June 2024.
• He will take charge for three years on June 23.
• Rahul Vats, Chief Regulatory Officer (CRO) of
• Zaman is currently serving as the Chief of General
Bharti Airtel, will be the Vice Chairman of COAI.
Staff of the Bangladesh Army. He will replace
• COAI is the leading industry body for telecom, General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed.
internet, technology and digital services companies.
• Walker-uz-Zaman was commissioned as an
153. Who has been appointed as the Director General of Infantry Corps officer in 1985.
FICCI?
156. Who has been reappointed as the Principal Secretary
A. M.N. Rajendra Kumar to the Prime Minister by the Centre?
B. Dr. Uday Shankar Awasthi A. Amit Khare B. P.K. Mishra
C. Dilip Sanghani C. Tarun Kapoor D. Ajit Doval
D. Jyoti Vij • Answer- B. P.K. Mishra
• Answer- D. Jyoti Vij • PK Mishra has also been re-appointed as the
• Jyoti Vij has taken over as Director General of Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister by the
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Centre. He has been reappointed with effect from 10
Industry (FICCI) with immediate effect. June 2024.
• Vij is currently the Additional Director General at • His appointment is also for the term of PM Modi or
FICCI. He has worked in various fields. till further orders.
• Shailesh Pathak has resigned from the post of • Mr. Mishra will also be given the rank of Cabinet
Secretary General of FICCI due to personal reasons. Minister in the priority table during his tenure.
• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and • The ACC has also approved the appointment of
Industry (FICCI): It was founded in 1927 by G.D. Amit Khare and Tarun Kapoor as advisors to the
Joshi. It was done on the advice of Birla and Prime Minister.
Purushottamdas Thakurdas. • The appointment of both the officers will be for a
फेडरे शन ऑफ इंmडयन च]बसE ऑफ कॉमसE एंड इंडo@) (iफqकF): period of two years with effect from July 10 or until
इसकF oथापना 1927 म$ जी.डी. vबड़ला और पुxषोzमदास
further orders, whichever is earlier.
ठाकुरदास कF सलाह पर कF गई थी। 157. Which Indian has been designated as the Bhumi
Nayak by the United Nations Convention to Combat
154. Who has been appointed as the National Security Desertification (UNCCD)?
Advisor to the Prime Minister in June 2024?
A. Siddhesh Sakore B. Chandrakant Satija
A. Ajit Doval B. M. K. Narayanan
C. Srinivasa Rao. Kulkarni D. Radhika Sen
D. J. N. Dixit D. Shivshankar Menon
• Answer- A. Siddhesh Sakore
• Answer- A. Ajit Doval
• Maharashtra farmer and founder of Agro Rangers
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet Siddhesh Sakore has been designated a land hero
chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has re- by the United Nations Convention to Combat
appointed Ajit Doval as the National Security Desertification (UNCCD).
Advisor (NSA) to the Prime Minister.
• On the occasion of World Desertification and
• Former IPS officer Ajit Doval has been reappointed Drought Day, the UNCCD announced the names of
for his third consecutive term. 10 land heroes at an event in Bonn, Germany on
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet Sunday.
consists of only the Prime Minister and the Home • In addition to Sakore, other land heroes are from
Minister. Brazil, Costa Rica, Germany, Mali, Moldova,
• Ajit Doval's appointment will be effective from 10 Morocco, the Philippines, the US, and Zimbabwe.
June 2024. He will remain in this post till the tenure • Hailing from a farmer's family, Sakore holds a
of the current Prime Minister or until further orders. bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
155. Who has been appointed as the new Army Chief of 158. Who has been appointed as the Protem Speaker of
Bangladesh? the 18th Lok Sabha?
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A. Kodikunnil Suresh B. Sudip Bandyopadhyay • The International Day of Women in Diplomacy is a
C. Virendra Kumar D. Bhartruhari Mahtab way to say thank you to women who have
transitioned to diplomatic roles.
• Answer- D. Bhartruhari Mahtab
• Prominent women like Indira Gandhi, Margaret
• Bhartruhari Mahtab has been appointed as the
Thatcher and Sushma Swaraj have contributed
Protem Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha.
significantly to representing their nation
• He has been appointed by President Droupadi internationally.
Murmu. He has been a seven-time MP from
• The theme of International Women's Day 2024 is
Cuttack.
'Inspire Inclusion'.
• Opposition leaders said the government has
ignored the tradition of giving the award to 161. June 23 is celebrated as Olympic Day across the
Kodikunnil Suresh, the senior-most Congress MP. world. When was the first Olympic Day celebrated in
He has been MP eight times. the world?
• The President has appointed him to discharge the A. 22 June 1928 B. 23 June 1948
duties of the Speaker till the election of the Speaker C. 22 June 1938 D. 23 June 1950
under Article 95(1) of the Constitution. • Answer- B. 23 June 1948
• The elected members of the 18th Lok Sabha will • June 23 is celebrated as Olympic Day across the
take oath before the Pro-tem Speaker. world. Olympic Day is a global celebration of sports
• As per tradition, an MP who completes the and being active.
maximum term is appointed as the pro-tem • The day commemorates the founding of the
Speaker. International Olympic Committee in 1884 in Paris,
France, and the revival of the modern Olympic
7. Important Days Games.
159. When is World Rainforest Day observed every year? • The 33rd Summer Olympics will be held in Paris,
A. June 18 B. June 22 France from 26 July -11 August 2024.
C. June 21 D. June 20 • In 1947, at the 41st session of the International
Olympic Committee held in Stockholm, Sweden,
• Answer- B. June 22 Dr. Gruss proposed to celebrate 23 June as Olympic
• Every year June 22 is celebrated as World Rainforest Day to promote the idea of the Olympics.
Day. • The 42nd session of the International Olympic
• The day was initiated by an organization called the Committee held in St. Moritz, Switzerland in 1948
Rainforest Partnership. approved the proposal and the first Olympic Day
• After this, for the first time in 2017, it was was celebrated on 23 June 1948.
recognized in most countries around the world. The • The theme of International Olympic Day 2024 is
first World Rainforest Day was observed on June 'Let's Move and Celebrate'.
22, 2017, when the Rainforest Partnership, a
162. When is World Vitiligo Day observed every year?
nonprofit environmental organization based in
Austin, Texas, launched the global program. A. June 24 B. June 22
• The objective of this initiative was to raise C. June 25 D. June 20
awareness about the importance of rainforests and • Answer- C. June 25
its invaluable contribution. • World Vitiligo Day is observed every year on 25
• However, in the year 2021, the World Rainforests June. Vitiligo is also known as white spots because
Day summit was started with the aim of bringing it causes white spots to appear on the skin. It affects
together people and organizations from all walks of 1-2% of people worldwide.
life. • It is not a disease of any kind of contagion nor is it
160. When is International Day of Women in Diplomacy leprosy.
observed every year? • World Vitiligo Day is celebrated to make people
A. June 24 B. June 22 aware of this.
C. June 21 D. June 20 • This is a skin problem. In which the melanocytes
cells necessary for skin color gradually start to be
• Answer- A. June 24
destroyed and due to this, white spots appear on
• The International Day of Women in Diplomacy is the skin.
observed every year on June 24.
• For the first time, Vitiligo Day was celebrated in the
• It is a day to honour and recognise remarkable year 2011.
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163. When is International Day against Drug Abuse and • This day was established to recognize the
Illicit Trafficking or World Drug Day observed every importance of milk as a global food and to celebrate
year? the dairy sector.
A. June 24 B. June 22 • This year's theme focuses on celebrating the critical
C. June 25 D. June 26 role played by dairy in providing quality nutrition
to nourish the world.
• Answer- D. June 26
• World Milk Day was first celebrated in the year
• International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit
2001.
Trafficking or World Drug Day is observed every
year on June 26. 166. When is World Bicycle Day observed annually?
• The theme for 2024 is "The evidence is clear: invest A. June 4 B. June 2
in prevention". C. June 5 D. June 3
• On December 7, 1987, the United Nations • Answer- D. June 3
introduced a resolution to make the society drug-
• World Bicycle Day is celebrated every year on 3
free. In this resolution, it was talked about
June.
celebrating International Drug Prohibition Day on
26 June, which was passed by all countries. • The theme of World Bicycle Day 2024 is "Promoting
Health, Equality and Sustainability through
• After this, International Drug Abuse Day was
Cycling."
celebrated for the first time on June 26, 1989. Since
then it has been celebrated every year on 26 June. • "In April 2018, the United Nations General
Assembly declared June 3 as World Bicycle Day.
• The date June 26 commemorates Lin Zexu's ending
of the opium trade in Humen, Guangdong, which • The idea behind this is to make people aware of the
ended on June 25, 1839, just before the First Opium health benefits of cycling.
War in China. • The bicycle is an environmentally sustainable mode
of transportation.
164. When is Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
(MSME) Day observed every year? • The initiative to establish World Bicycle Day was
led by Turkmenistan with the support of several
A. June 24 B. June 27
other countries.
C. June 25 D. June 26
167. World Environment Day is celebrated every year on
• Answer- B. June 27
05 June. Which is the host country of World
• Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Environment Day 2024?
(MSME) Day is observed every year on 27 June.
A. Australia B. Saudi Arabia
• The theme of MSME Day 2024 is "Leveraging the
C. India D. Qatar
power and resilience of Micro, Small and Medium-
sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to accelerate sustainable • Answer- B. Saudi Arabia
development and eradicate poverty in times of • World Environment Day is celebrated every year on
various crises." 05 June. In 1972, the United Nations adopted 5 June
• To raise public awareness of their role in achieving as World Environment Day at the Stockholm
the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Conference on the Human Environment.
United Nations General Assembly decided to • The first World Environment Day was celebrated in
observe the day on April 6, 2017. 1973.
• According to a report by the International Council • The host of World Environment Day 2024 is Saudi
for Small Business (ICSB), MSMEs constitute more Arabia.
than 90% of the total firms and contribute on an • The theme of World Environment Day 2024 is
average 60-70% to the total employment. "Reimagining Verdant Landscapes: Resilience
165. In which year was World Milk Day first celebrated?? Amidt Drought and Desertification".
A. 2002 B. 2000 • The year 2024 will mark the 30th anniversary of the
United Nations Convention to Combat
C. 2003 D. 2001
Desertification (UNCCD).
• Answer- D. 2001
168. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of
• World Milk Day is celebrated on June 1 every year.
Deendayal Port Trust in Kandla, Gujarat?
• The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of
A. Abhishek Chauhan B. Rajat Verma
the United Nations (UN) established World Milk
Day in 2001. C. Rajiv Kumar D. Sushil Kumar Singh
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• In a significant move, the Centre has appointed • The United Nations (UN) declared June 8 as World
1993 batch Indian Railway Mechanical Engineering Oceans Day in 2008.
Service (IRSME) officer Sushil Kumar Singh as the
171. International Day of Archives is observed on which
chairman of Deendayal Port Trust in Kandla,
of the following date?
Gujarat. Deendayal Port Trust, one of the largest
state-owned ports in the country, will remain under A. 10 June B. 08 June
Singh's leadership until he retires in January 2027. C. 11 June D. 09 June
• Singh replaces Gujarat cadre forest service officer • Answer- D. 09 June
SK Mehta, who has returned to his parent cadre • International Day of Archives was observed on 9th
after completing central deputation. June to raise awareness among people about the
• Nitin Kumar Yadav, a Haryana cadre officer, has importance of records and archives.
been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Commerce • The day aims to raise awareness among the general
Department. public, the private sector, and the public sectors
• Pankaj Yadav of Haryana cadre has been named as about the importance of long-term archival
Joint Secretary in Rural Development Department. preservation and accessibility.
169. Which of the following is the theme of World Food • The 2000 participants at the 2004 Vienna
Safety Day 2024? International Congress passed a resolution
requesting the United Nations to have a day to
A. Safe food, better health
recognize the importance of archives.
B. Food Security: Be Prepared for the Unexpected
• Later in 2007, during the Annual General Meeting
C. Food security, everyone's business of the International Council of Archives, it was
D. Safe food today for a healthy tomorrow resolved to celebrate 9 June as International
• Answer- B. Food Security: Be Prepared for the Archives Day.
Unexpected 172. When was the first International Day of Play
• World Food Safety Day is observed on 7th June celebrated?
every year. A. 10 June B. 08 June
• It aims to attract attention to help prevent, detect C. 11 June D. 09 June
and manage foodborne risks.
• Answer- C. 11 June
• The World Health Organization (WHO) and the
• 11th June 2024 marks the observance of the first
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the
International Day of Play.
United Nations together facilitate the celebration of
World Food Safety Day. • This is an important milestone in efforts to preserve,
promote and prioritize sport so that all people,
• This day is an opportunity to strengthen efforts to
especially children, can benefit from it and reach its
ensure that the food we eat is safe.
full potential.
• The theme of World Food Safety Day 2024 is "Food
• June 11 has been declared as "International Day of
safety: prepare for the unexpected".
Play" by the United Nations.
• In 2018, it was decided that 7 June should be
• The day will be observed as a recognition of the
declared World Food Safety Day.
right of all children under the age of 18 to play.
170. When is World Oceans Day observed every year?
173. World Day Against Child Labour is observed on 12
A. June 6 B. June 8 June every year around the world. Which Article of
C. June 5 D. June 7 the Indian Constitution prohibits employment of
• Answer- B. June 8 children below 14 years in mines and hazardous
occupations?
• World Oceans Day is celebrated every year on 8
June. A. Article 72 B. Article 24
• This day is celebrated to highlight the role of oceans C. Article 52 D. Article 34
in sustaining life on Earth and inspire action to • Answer- B. Article 24
preserve it. • World Day Against Child Labour is observed on 12
• The theme of World Oceans Day 2024 is "Awaken to June every year around the world.
New Depths". It promotes powerful actionable • This day is celebrated to focus global attention on
strides and encourages individuals, communities, the issue of child labour and take measures for their
and nations to explore and appreciate the depths of safety and end their employment in the hazardous
our oceans. "Promoting Action for Our Ocean and sector.
Climate" highlights the ambitious roll in the action
• The first World Day Against Child Labour was
theme.
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(ILO) on 12 June 2002 in Geneva, Switzerland. ILO • This day is an occasion to honour the millions of
is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Since people who have been forced to leave their homes
then, 12 June is observed as the World Day Against due to war, persecution or natural disasters.
Child Labour across the world. • This year's theme of World Refugee Day 2024
• This year's theme is "Let's act on our commitments: ""Everyone is Welcome" unites all countries and
End Child Labour". communities that support refugees.
• Article 24 of the Constitution prohibits employment • According to the United Nations Refugee Agency
of children below the age of 14 years in any factory (UNHCR), 130.8 million people were forcibly
or mine or any other hazardous employment. displaced or stateless worldwide in 2024, of whom
more than 32 million are refugees.
174. When was the first World Blood Donor Day observed
by the World Health Organization? • World Refugee Day was first observed
internationally on 20 June 2001 to mark the 50th
A. 2024 B. 2004
anniversary of the 1951 Convention on the Status of
C. 2014 D. 1994 Refugees.
• Answer- B. 2004 • India is not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee
• World Blood Donor Day is observed every year on Convention but UNHCR has been active in India
14th June across the world. since 1981.
• The theme for World Blood Donor Day 2024 is '20 177. What is the theme of International Day of Yoga 2024?
Years of Celebrating Giving: Thank You Blood
A. "Yoga for self and society"
Donors!’
B. "Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam"
• World Blood Donor Day was first observed in 2004
by the World Health Organization to encourage C. "Yoga for Humanity"
people to voluntarily donate safe blood. D. "Yoga for Health"
• In 2005, the World Health Assembly of the World • Answer- A. "Yoga for self and society"
Health Organization formally adopted a resolution • International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on
and declared 14 June as World Blood Donor Day. June 21.
• June 14 was chosen to pay tribute to Austrian • It is celebrated to recognize the various benefits of
biologist and immunologist Karl Landsteiner, who yoga and to promote yoga as a part of life.
was born on June 14, 1886.
• This year, the tenth International Yoga Day has
175. When is Global Wind Day celebrated every year to been celebrated across the world.
increase awareness among people about wind? • The theme of International Day of Yoga 2024 is
A. June 13 B. June 15 "Yoga for self and society".
C. June 16 D. June 14 • The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
• Answer- B. June 15 adopted a resolution on 11 December 2014 to
celebrate 21 June as the International Day of Yoga.
• Before being celebrated globally, the Wind Day was
celebrated by European countries. This day is 178. World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on 31
celebrated every year on 15 June. May. Which state is the largest tobacco producing
• It is celebrated every year since 2007 to promote state in India?
wind power, an alternative clean and renewable A. Maharashtra B. Gujarat
energy system. Although it was celebrated in D. Uttar Pradesh D. Madhya Pradesh
Europe for the first time, it was decided to celebrate
• Answer- B. Gujarat
it globally in 2009.
• World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on
• The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy,
31 May. It is celebrated every year to draw the
Government of India, has set a target of achieving
attention of the public and policymakers towards
500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and
the global tobacco epidemic and the preventable
net zero by 2070.
death and disease it causes.
176. When was the United Nations Refugee Convention • The World Health Assembly of the World Health
signed? Organization (WHO) passed a resolution to
A. 1889 B. 1991 celebrate May 31 as World No Tobacco Day in 1988.
C. 1975 D. 1951 • The first World No Tobacco Day was observed on
• Answer- D. 1951 31 May 1988.
• World Refugee Day is observed on June 20 every • The World Health Assembly is the WHO's highest
year. decision-making body, which meets annually at the
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• The top tobacco producing states in India are • It aims to provide favourable conditions for
Gujarat, (accounts for 45% of total production in significant international cooperation that will speed
India) Andhra Pradesh (20%) Uttar Pradesh (15%), up the shift to solar-powered energy transition.
Karnataka (8%) • The festival will be held from September 5-6, 2024.
179. Hindi Journalism Day is celebrated every year on • During the festival, businesses, academics, young
May 30. When did Pandit Jugal Kishore Shukla start people and community leaders will come together
the first Hindi newspaper "Udanta Martand". to exchange knowledge, foster innovation and forge
A. 1851 B. 1826 global collaboration towards creating a future
powered by solar energy.
C. 1858 D. 1833
• Answer- B. 1826 उ$र- C. नई %द'ल)
• Every year on May 30, Hindi Journalism Day • अंतराE?@)य सौर गठबंधन (आईएसए) |वारा भारत म$ पहल) बार
(Hindi Journalism Day) is celebrated. अंतराE?@)य सौर महो\सव नई Gद}ल) म$ आयोिजत iकया
जाएगा।
• This day is dedicated to the special contribution of
Hindi journalists who work for public welfare with • इसका उ|दे Qय मह\वपण
ू E अंतररा?@)य सहयोग के Lलए अनक
ु ूल
full truth and courage. प€रिoथAतयाँ 4दान करना है जो सौर-संचाLलत ऊजाE संdमण म$
बदलाव को गAत दे गा।
• On May 30, 1826, Pandit Jugal Kishore Shukla
started the first Hindi newspaper "Udanta Martand" • यह महो\सव 5-6 Lसतंबर, 2024 तक आयोिजत iकया जाएगा।
which started the journey of Hindi journalism. • \योहार के दौरान †यवसाय, Lश‡ाOवद, युवा लोग और समुदाय
Udanta Martand was published from Calcutta. के नेता ˆान का आदान-4दान करने, नवाचार को बढ़ावा दे ने
• During the British rule, Hindi publication of Udanta और सौर ऊजाE |वारा संचाLलत भOव?य बनाने कF Gदशा म$
Martand proved to be a milestone in the history of वैिQवक सहयोग बनाने के Lलए एक साथ आएंगे।
Indian journalism. 182. Where was the Antarctic Treaty Consultative
Meeting held??
8. Summits and Conferences A. Chennai B. Mumbai
180. Where was the 67th Council Meeting of the Global C. Ahmedabad D. Kochi
Environment Facility held from June 17-20? • Answer- D. Kochi
A. New Delhi B. Washington DC • India hosted the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative
C. Milan D. Paris Meeting (ATCM-46) and the 26th Committee on
• Answer- B. Washington DC Environment Protection (CEP-26) meeting at Kochi,
Kerala.
• The 67th Council Meeting of the Global
Environment Facility was held in Washington DC • It was held from May 20 to May 30, 2024. During
from June 17-20. the event, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju announced
India's plan to set up the Antarctic Research Station,
• It concluded with the approval of $736.4 million
Maitri-II.
financing for 34 nature conservation and renewal
projects. 183. Where was the World Summit on the Information
• At the four-day meeting, the GF will deliberate on Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Programme
objectives that will protect Java diversity, combat 2024 held?
climate change and the environment, and support A. Paris, France B. Geneva, Switzerland
land and ocean health. C. New Delhi, India D. Vienna, Austria
• Many projects are in line with the 30X30 target of • Answer- B. Geneva, Switzerland
the Global Biodiversity Framework (conserving
• The United Nations WSIS 2024 "Champion" award
30% of the Earth's land and sea by 2030), including
was presented to the Center for Development of
initiatives from Argentina, Central Asia and
Telematics (C-DOT) for the project "Mobile-enabled
Namibia.
Disaster Resilience through Cell Broadcast
181. Where will the first-ever International Solar Festival Emergency Alerting".
in India by the International Solar Alliance be held • It is recognized under AI, C-7, e-Environment in the
on September 5-6, 2024? category of 'Benefits in all aspects of life – e-
A. Bengaluru B. Hyderabad environment'.
C. New Delhi D. Pune • C-DOT is the premier telecom R&D centre of the
• Answer- C. New Delhi Government of India.
• The first-ever International Solar Festival in India • The International Telecom Union (ITU) held a high-
by the International Solar Alliance (ISA) will be level event, the World Summit on the Information
held in New Delhi.

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Society (WSIS)+20 Forum 2024, in Geneva, • The meeting was held from 04 to 07 June 2024 at
Switzerland from May 27 to May 31, 2024. Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
184. The biopharmaceutical alliance has been launched • The meeting was attended by a 29-member US
by India, South Korea, the US, Japan and the delegation led by Mr. Paul Nicholson, Executive
European Union. Where was the first meeting of the Director, US Indopacom and a 38-member Indian
alliance held? delegation led by Brigadier Rahul Anand of the
Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff.
A. Tokyo B. New Delhi
• The CCCB, which is being held biennially, is a
C. Seoul D. San Diego
technical expert group constituted under Article XI
• Answer- D. San Diego of the Communications Compatibility and Security
• The biopharmaceutical alliance has been launched Agreement between India and the United States
by India, South Korea, the US, Japan and the (COMCASA).
European Union. • This is the seventh such meeting undertaken by the
• It was launched in response to the drug supply two countries to measure, strengthen and achieve
shortages seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. sustained progress of bilateral defence partnership
• The alliance's first meeting was held during the Bio since the landmark agreement was signed in
International Convention 2024 in San Diego. September 2018.
• The meeting was attended by government officials 187. India recently participated in the meeting of BRICS
and representatives of bio and pharmaceutical Foreign Ministers in which of the following country?
companies from the participating countries. A. China B. Russia
185. Where was the first Indo-Pacific Economic C. South Africa D. Brazil
Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Clean Economy • Answer- B. Russia
Investors Forum meeting held?
• India participates in BRICS Foreign Ministers
A. New Delhi B. Singapore meeting in Russia. The meeting began on 10 June
C. Bangkok D. Canberra 2024 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.
• Answer- B. Singapore • The Indian delegation at the meeting was led by
• Singapore hosted the first Indo-Pacific Economic Dammu Ravi, Secretary (Economic Relations) in the
Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Clean Economy Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Investors Forum meeting on 5 and 6 June 2024. • This is the first meeting of foreign ministers since
• The meeting was accompanied by the Indo-Pacific the expansion of BRICS in 2023.
Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) • BRICS now has 10 members including Brazil,
Ministerial Meeting. Russia, India, China and South Africa.
• The Indian delegation was led by Department of 188. Where is the 112th session of the International
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal. Labour Conference being held from 3rd June to 14th
• The IPEF Catalytic Capital Fund was launched at June 2024?
the forum meeting. The IPEF Catalytic Capital Fund A. New Delhi, India B. Paris, France
has been established by IPEF member countries
C. Tokyo, Japan D. Geneva, Switzerland
Australia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the
United States, as well as a private company, • Answer- D. Geneva, Switzerland
Infrastructure Development Group. • The Indian Tripartite Delegation led by Secretary
• The IPEF consists of 14 member countries – the (Labour & Employment) Sumita Dawra
United States, India, Australia, Brunei, Fiji, participated in the 112th Session of International
Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Labour Conference (ILC) of International Labour
New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand Organization (ILO) held in Geneva, Switzerland.
and Vietnam. • Sumita Dawra is a 1991 batch IAS officer of Andhra
Pradesh cadre. She is in charge of the
186. The first Command and Control Compatibility Board
implementation of the Prime Minister's flagship
meeting between India and _____ for 2024 was held
programme - PM GatiShakti National Master Plan.
from June 4 to July 7.
Earlier, from 1993-2008, he served in the districts of
A. Brazil B. United Kingdom the State of Andhra Pradesh in development and
C. Egypt D. USA welfare programmes and later at the State level in
• Answer- D. USA various capacities.
• The first Command and Control Compatibility • The International Labour Organization is holding
Board meeting for 2024 was held between India and its 112th annual International Labour Conference in
the US. Geneva from 3-14 June 2024.

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189. Where is the G7 summit being held from June 13 to • Delegates from more than 100 countries
15? participated in the summit.
A. France B. America • Russia was not invited; China also did not
C. Italy D. UK participate.
• Answer- C. Italy • The purpose of this conference was to prepare the
groundwork for the peace process in the Ukraine
• The G7 summit will be held in Italy on June 13-15,
war.
in which several countries and leading
organizations will participate to deliberate on 192. On June 14, the two-day India-IORA Cruise Tourism
important issues including climate change and Summit concluded in __________.
Middle East tensions. A. New Delhi B. Hyderabad
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the G7 C. Jaipur D. Chennai
summit.
• Answer- A. New Delhi
• PM Modi is on his first foreign visit after winning
• The two-day India-IORA Cruise Tourism Summit
the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
concluded in New Delhi on 14th June.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold
• Officials and experts from Indian Ocean Rim
bilateral meetings with leaders of G7 countries.
Association, IORA member countries like
• This will be India's 11th and PM Modi's fifth Bangladesh, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives,
consecutive participation in the summit. Mozambique, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Seychelles
• The G7 comprises the US, UK, France, Italy, and Tanzania participated in the conference.
Germany, Canada and Japan. • The conference provided a platform for
• Italy is currently holding the presidency of the G7 stakeholders to share best practices and policy
(Group of Seven countries) and is hosting the initiatives towards developing and strengthening
summit. the cruise tourism sector in IORA member
countries.
190. Where is the International Tourism Fair being held
from June 14?
9. Awards and Recognitions
A. Dhaka B. Kathmandu
C. Male D. Kolkata 193. Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum has won
UNESCO's Prix Versailles Prize. It is located in
• Answer- B. Kathmandu which state of India?
• An International Tourism Fair is being organized in A. Uttar Pradesh B. Gujarat
Nepal's capital Kathmandu.
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Maharashtra
• Kathmandu is set to host an international tourism
fair aimed at promoting global tourism, sustainable • Answer- B. Gujarat
development and cultural exchange. • The Smritivan earthquake memorial museum in
• Tourism entrepreneurs from 16 countries are Gujarat's Bhuj has been selected for UNESCO's
participating in it. These countries include Nepal, prestigious Prix Versailles award, recognizing it as
India, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Maldives, USA, one of the seven most beautiful museums in the
Netherlands, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Dubai, world.
Bangladesh, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bhutan. More • This is the first time an Indian museum has received
than 150 stalls from different countries have been such global recognition for its architectural and
set up in the fair. The fair will promote international design excellence.
cooperation in the tourism sector. • Bhuj's Smritivan Earthquake Museum has been
191. Where was the International Peace Conference for ranked third after the A4 Art Museum in Chengdu,
Ukraine held on 15th June 2024? China and the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza,
Egypt.
A. France B. Germany
• "The design of this museum is unique as it is built
C. USA D. Switzerland
on a Bhujia hill amidst the greenery of thousands of
• Answer- D. Switzerland trees.
• On 15 June 2024, the International Peace Conference
194. How many people received the 2024 Kavli Prize for
for Ukraine was held in Switzerland. their contributions to astrophysics, neuroscience and
• India refused to sign a joint communique at the nanoscience.
summit held in Bergenstock, Switzerland, focusing A. Five B. Eight
on Ukraine peace, stressing the need for direct
dialogue between Moscow and Kyiv. D. Seven D. Ten
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• Eight people received the 2024 Kavli Prize for their A. Tamil Nadu B. Madhya Pradesh
contributions to astrophysics, neuroscience, and C. Gujarat D. Maharashtra
nanoscience.
• Answer- C. Gujarat
• The Cavli Prize is given in honor of Norwegian-
• Gujarat won the "First Rank" award at an event
American businessman and philanthropist Fred
organised under the aegis of the Ministry of New
Kavli.
and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
• This year's prize for astrophysics has been given to
• The event was held on 15th June 2024 in celebration
David Charbonneau of Harvard University and
of Global Wind Day.
Sarah Seeger of the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology. • The main theme of the event was "Wind Energy:
Powering India's Future".
• Robert Langer of MIT, Armand Paul Alivisatos of
the University of Chicago and Chad Mirkin of • At the end of May 2024, Gujarat had 11,823 MW of
Northwestern University received the prize for installed wind power capacity.
nanoscience. • Tamil Nadu had 10743 MW and Karnataka is third
with 6312 MW.
195. Who has won the Youth Award for the poetry
collection "Smrition Ke Beech Ghiri Hai Prithvi"? • Gujarat ranks second after Rajasthan (22,180 MW)
in solar power with an installed solar power
A. Nayanjyoti Sarma B. Gaurav Pandey
capacity of 14182 MW.
C. Sutapa Chakraborty D. Devendra Kumar
198. Which Indian has been awarded the 'Nelson
• Answer- B. Gaurav Pandey
Mandela Lifetime Achievement Award' for his
• Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar and Sahitya contribution to films?
Akademi Yuva Puraskar have been announced by
A. Deepak Dhar B. S. M. Krishna
the Sahitya Akademi.
C. Vinod Ganatra D. Srinivas Vardhan
• 24 writers have been selected for the Sahitya
Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2024 and 23 writers • Answer- C. Vinod Ganatra
for the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2024. • Eminent children's filmmaker Vinod Ganatra has
• The Youth Award in Sanskrit will be announced been honoured with South Africa's prestigious
later. 'Nelson Mandela Lifetime Achievement Award' for
his contribution to films.
• English writer K. Vaishali will receive the Youth
Award for her memoir "Homeless: Growing Up • Vinod Ganatra became the first Indian to be
Lesbian and Dyslexic in India". honoured with the 'Nelson Mandela Lifetime
Achievement Award'.
• Hindi writer Gaurav Pandey will receive the Youth
Award for his poetry collection "Smrition Ke Beech • Vinod Gantra, who was honoured with the award
Ghiri Hai Prithvi". at the 7th Nelson Mandela Children's Film Festival
for his outstanding contribution to children's
196. Who was awarded the V. Shantaram Lifetime cinema.
Achievement Award at the 18th Mumbai
• Ganatra also has the distinction of being a member
International Film Festival?
of the jury of more than 100 national, regional and
A. Richie Mehta B. RB Ramesh international film festivals across the world.
C. Mahavir Saini D. Subbiah Nallamuthu
199. Who has been awarded the EY World Entrepreneur
• Answer- D. Subbiah Nallamuthu of the Year Award 2024?
• Subbiah Nallamuthu was honoured with the V. A. Uday Kotak B. Vellayan Subbaiah
Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award at the 18th
C. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw D. Narayana Murthy
Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) for his
significant contribution to wildlife filmmaking. • Answer- B. Vellayan Subbaiah
• Mr. Subbiah Nallamuthu has made extraordinary • Indian entrepreneur Vellayan Subbaiah was
contributions in the production of wildlife based awarded the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award
films, which have earned him appreciation all over 2024 at a ceremony held at Salle des Étoiles in
the world. Mr. Subbiah Nallamuthu is an alumnus Monaco.
of Film and Television Institute of India. • Vellyayan Subbaiah became the fourth Indian to
• He gained recognition for his work in Living on the win this prestigious award in the award's 24-year
Edge, India's longest-running panda award- history.
winning environmental series. • He joins the coveted list of Infosys' NR Narayana
Murthy, Kotak Finance's Uday Kotak and Biocon
197. Which state won the "First Rank" award at an event
Limited's Kiran Mazumdar Shaw.
organised under the Ministry of New and Renewable
Energy (MNRE)?

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• Currently, Vellayan Subbaiah is the Executive Vice • The Gudleppa Hallikerry Award is given to those
Chairman of Tube Investments of India (TII) and who have made notable achievements in literature,
Chairman of Cholamandalam (Chola) Investment society or social service.
and Finance Limited, a non-banking finance
203. Recently, the _________won the Blue Planet Prize for
company.
2024.
200. Who among the following has won the Nelson A. ICMR B. IPBES
Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024?
C. Indian Railways D. IBPS
A. JIPMER Puducherry B. NIMHANS Bengaluru
• Answer- B. IPBES
C. KGMU Lucknow D. AIIMS Delhi
• Recently, the Intergovernmental Platfom on
• Answer- B. NIMHANS Bengaluru Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) won
• NIMHANS Bengaluru has won the Nelson Mandela the Blue Planet Prize for 2024.
Award for Health Promotion for 2024. • IPBES was awarded as a "leading global authority
• The World Health Organization (WHO) awarded on the state of knowledge and science about the
the award to the National Institute of Mental Health contribution of nature to biodiversity, ecosystem
and Neurosciences (NIMHANS). services and people".
• Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya • Other laureates are Robert Costanza of University
congratulated NIMHANS. College London's Institute for Global Prosperity,
• He described the award as recognition of India's who has been given for his contributions to the field
efforts in inclusive healthcare. The award comes at a of ecological economics.
time when NIMHANS is celebrating its 50th • Two winners are selected each year and receive a
anniversary. prize of US$500,000.
• NIMHANS is also celebrating the 70th anniversary 204. Who is the director of the documentary film Golden
of its predecessor, the All-India Institute of Mental Thread which has won the Best Documentary Film
Health (AIIMH). award at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival
201. Who was awarded the prestigious annual Hindi 2024?
Sahitya Bharti Award in June 2024? A. Babin Dulal B. Abhijit Sarkar
A. Srinivas Kulkarni B. Payal Kapadia C. Neeraj Gera D. Nishtha Jain
C. Chandrakant Satija D. Krishna Prakash • Answer- D. Nishtha Jain
• Answer- D. Krishna Prakash • The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF)
• Force 1 chief Krishna Prakash has received the 2024 came to an end on 21st June 2024 with the
prestigious annual Hindi Sahitya Bharti award. presentation of awards to various winners in
various categories.
• The award was given during the Ram Shashwat
Shri Ram Multicultural Festival in Mumbai. • Golden Thread, directed by Nishtha Jain, won the
prestigious Golden Conch (Swarna Shankh) award
• Hindi Sahitya Bharati initiative brings intellectuals
for Best Documentary at the 18th MIFF 2024.
on a common platform to enhance cultural and
literary endeavours. • Earlier, renowned wildlife filmmaker Subbiah
Nallamuthu was honoured with the 18th V.
• Krishna Prakash is twice the Guinness World
Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award at the
Record holder for writing the most letters to Lord
opening ceremony of the 18th MIFF 2024.
Ram through postcards.
• The 18th biennial MIFF 2024 was organized by the
202. Who has been selected for the Gudleppa Hallikeri Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in
Award? Mumbai from 15th to 21st June 2024 and executed
A. Ganesh Gogoi B. Neelamani Phukan by the National Film Development Corporation.
C. Siddalinga Pattanashetty D. Amulya Barua • Documentaries, short films and animation films are
• Answer- C. Siddalinga Pattanashetty screened at the festival.
• Poet Siddalinga Pattanashetty has been selected for 205. Four officers of India's Armed Forces Medical
the Gudleppa Hallikeri Award. Services (AFMS) won a record _____ medals at the
• Poet and playwright Siddalinga Pattanashetty will 43rd World Medical and Wellness Games.
be given the prestigious Gudlappa Hallikeri Award A. 8 B. 19
for 2024 by the Gudleppa Hallikeri Memorial C. 32 D. 26
Foundation.
• Answer- C. 32
• Pro. Pattanashetty will be the 19th recipient of this
• Four officers from India's Armed Forces Medical
award. The award carries an amount of Rs 25,000
Services (AFMS) won a record 32 medals.
and a memento.

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• He won these medals in the 43rd World Medical • Answer- B. $28 billion
and Health Games. • According to a report by the United Nations for
• The games were held in Saint-Tropez, France from Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Foreign Direct
June 16 to 23, 2024. Investment (FDI) in India declined by 43 per cent in
• The event is often called the Olympic Games for 2023 compared to 2022.
healthcare professionals. • The report also noted that the total FDI in the world
• Lieutenant Colonel Sanjeev Malik, Major Anish declined by 2% percentage in 2023 compared to
George, Captain Stephen Sebastian and Captain 2022.
Dania James have performed well. • FDI inflows have declined in India, China, France,
• These 32 medals include 19 gold, 9 silver and 4 Australia, the United States of America among the
bronze medals. top 20 FDI receiving countries in the world.
• Cross-border mergers and acquisitions of
206. Who has been selected for the 2024 PEN Pinter Prize?
companies declined by 46 per cent.
A. Krishna Prakash B. Arundhati Roy
• According to the UNCTAD report, the total FDI in
C. Sanjana Thakur D. Vinod Gantara India in 2023 was $28 billion, compared to $49
• Answer- B. Arundhati Roy billion in 2022.
• Booker Prize winner Arundhati Roy has been • India's rank as the top recipient of global FDI fell
selected for the 2024 PEN Pinter Literary Prize for from 8th in 2022 to 15th in 2023.
her courageous and uncompromising writing.
209. According to OAG data, India has slipped to the
• Roy received the award after Delhi Lieutenant third position with an airline capacity of 15.6 million
Governor VK Saxena granted sanction to prosecute seats in April 2024.
her under the preventive detention law, the
A. 3rd B. 1st
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967,
in June. C. 4th D. 2nd
• Arundhati Roy will be given this award in October • Answer- A. 3rd
this year, at a ceremony held in London, England. • According to OAG data, India has slipped to the
• Arundhati Roy is the first Indian to be awarded the third position with an airline capacity of 15.6
prestigious Booker. He won the Man Booker Prize million seats in April 2024.
in 1997 for his work 'The God of Small Things'. • India is the fastest growing market among the five
domestic markets. India led the seat capacity
207. On June 25, the Department of Public Enterprises
addition between 2014 and 2024 at 6.9 per cent.
granted "Navratna" status to___________.
• India has become the third largest domestic aviation
A. IRCON B. NALCO
market in the world. Ten years ago, India was at the
C. Ireda D. Mazagon Dock fifth position with nearly 80 lakh seats. Indonesia
Shipbuilders was in fourth place and Brazil in third place. The
• Answer- D. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders US and China were ranked first and second
• Department of Public Enterprises accorded respectively.
"Navratna" status to Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders. 210. The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
• Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders has become the 18th organized a workshop for the 21st Livestock Census
PSU in the country to get this status. to be held from September to December 2024. Who is
• Being a Navratna company, Mazagon Dock does the Minister of Animal Husbandry and Dairying?
not require the approval of the central government A. Prahlad Joshi B. Dr. Virendra Singh
for investment up to Rs 1,000 crore. C. Jitan Ram Manjhi D. Rajiv Ranjan Singh
• These companies also have the freedom to invest up • Answer- D. Rajiv Ranjan Singh
to 30% of their total assets within a year, provided it
• Recently, the Department of Animal Husbandry
remains within Rs 1,000 crore.
and Dairying (DAHD) organized a workshop for
• To become a Navratna company, the PSU must first the upcoming 21st Livestock Census to be held from
be a Miniratna company. September to December 2024.
• Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry
10. Ranks and Reports and Dairying Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan
208. According to the report World Investment Report Singh inaugurated the Vigyan Bhawan workshop.
2024 released by UNCTAD, how much Foreign Direct • The objective was to equip state and UT officials
Investment received by India in 2023? with necessary tools, including mobile apps and
A. $42 billion B. $28 billion software, for efficient data collection during the
C. $18 billion D. $38 billion census.

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• Since 1919, the livestock census has been conducted • Answer- D. Netherlands
all over the country every 5 years. • The Netherlands emerged as India's third-largest
• According to the 20th census conducted in the year export destination in 2023-24.
2019, the total livestock population in India is 535.78 • During 2023-24, the Netherlands has emerged as
million. India's third-largest export destination after the US
211. Which Indian companies have been included in the and the UAE.
Times Magazine Global 100 Most Influential • India exported mainly petroleum products ($14.29
Companies of 2024?? billion), electrical goods, chemicals and
A. Reliance Industries Limited pharmaceuticals to the Netherlands.
B. Tata Group • In the last financial year, India's trade surplus with
the Netherlands increased from $13 billion to $17.4
C. Serum Institute of India
billion.
D. All of the above
• For India, the Netherlands has overtaken major
• Answer- D. All of the above export destinations such as the UK, Hong Kong,
• Three Indian companies—Reliance Industries Bangladesh and Germany.
Limited (RIL), Tata Group and Serum Institute of
214. Which state's rural consumers spent the most on
India, have been included in the annual Times
'milk and milk products'?
Magazine Global 100 Most Influential Companies
2024. A. Uttar Pradesh B. Haryana
• It was the fourth edition of the annual Times C. Karnataka D. Odisha
Magazine Global 100 Most Influential Companies. • Answer- B. Haryana
The first edition was published by American Time • The Ministry of Statistics and Programme
magazine in 2021. Implementation (MoSPI) released the Household
• The Times Magazine Global 100 Most Influential Consumer Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23.
Companies list has companies classified into five • In rural and urban areas, household consumption
categories: Titans, Leaders, Disruptors, Innovators expenditure on 'beverages, refreshments and
and Pioneers. processed foods' was the most common among
• Reliance Industries Ltd and Tata Group have been foods in 2022-23.
included in the Titan category, while vaccine maker • Among all major states in rural areas, Haryana
Serum Institute of India has been included in the spent the highest on 'milk and milk products' with
Pioneer category. 41.7% of the total expenditure.
• Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is India's largest • Among urban areas, Rajasthan spent the most on
and most profitable private sector company. 'milk and milk products' at 33.2 per cent, followed
212. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, by Haryana (33.1 per cent) and Punjab (32.3 per
Adani is now the_______richest person in the world cent).
with a net worth of $111 billion. • Kerala spent the highest on 'egg, fish and meat' at
A. Twelfth B. Tenth 23.5 per cent.
C. Fifteenth D. Eleventh • Tamil Nadu ranks first in terms of expenditure on
beverages and processed foods.
• Answer- D. Eleventh
• According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, 215. Which of the following countries has been included
Adani is now the eleventh richest person in the in the global list of offenders who harm children by
world with a net worth of $111 billion. the United Nations?
• Ambani is ranked 12th with a net worth of $ 109 A. Ukraine B. Iran
billion. C. Russia D. Israel
• The market valuation of 10 listed companies of the • Answer- D. Israel
Adani Group increased by Rs 84,064 crore. • United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
• According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, has added Israel's military to the global list of
Adani's net worth has increased by $26.8 billion so criminals committing crimes against children.
far in 2024, while Ambani's wealth has increased by • Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad have also been
$12.7 billion. added to this list.
213. Which has emerged as India's 3rd largest export • So far, 15 thousand 571 children have lost their lives
destination in 2023-24? in the Israel-Hamas war. The UN has considered
A. UAE B. Brazil these killings in Israeli attacks as shame for the
world and has put Israel on the list of shame.
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• Given the allegations of human rights violations on • CPPI is based on a comprehensive dataset of 405
Israel, the UN has blacklisted it. ports around the world, the largest ever dataset.
• This is the first time Israel and Hamas have been • The Visakhapatnam Port Authority has secured
added to the list. 18th position in this ranking.
216. What is India's rank in the World Economic Forum's • This achievement underlines the exemplary efforts
(WEF) Global Gender Gap Index? of the terminal operator M/s Visakha Container
Terminal Private Limited (VCTPL) in enhancing
A. 126th B. 129th
operational efficiency and service delivery.
C. 128th D. 124th
219. What is India's rank in the Global Peace Index 2024?
• Answer- B. 129th
A. 120th B. 126th
• India slipped two places to 129th position in the
World Economic Forum's (WEF) Global Gender C. 132nd D. 116th
Gap Index. • Answer- D. 116th
• Iceland retained its top spot in the rankings, • The 2024 Global Peace Index compiled by the
followed by Finland, Norway, New Zealand and International Think Tank Institute for Economics
Sweden. and Peace (IEP) includes 163 independent states
• India is one of the countries with the lowest level of and territories, where 99.7% of the world's
economic equality. India showed the best gender population lives.
parity in terms of enrolment in secondary • This year, the level of global peace has decreased by
education. 0.56%. This is the fifth consecutive year of a decline
• India ranked 65th in terms of women's political in peace.
empowerment. India has reduced its gender gap by • India is ranked 116th in the 2024 index.
64.1% in 2024. • Most peaceful country: Iceland remains the most
• Sudan ranks last in the Global Gender Gap Index of peaceful country, held by it since 2008, followed by
146 countries. Ireland, Austria, New Zealand and Singapore.
217. India is the ___________ largest emitter of nitrous • Least peaceful country: Yemen is now the least
oxide in the world. peaceful country, followed by Sudan, South Sudan,
Afghanistan, and Ukraine.
A. 3rd B. 1st
C. 4th D. 2nd 220. According to the UNHCR, a record ___________
people have been forcibly displaced in 2023.
• Answer- D. 2nd
A. 198 million B. 234 million
• Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a greenhouse gas that warms
the atmosphere more than carbon dioxide and India C. 145 million D. 117 million
is the second largest source of this gas in the world. • Answer- D. 117 million
• India's share of such global man-made emissions in • A record 117.3 million people were displaced in
2020 was about 11%, with China at the top with 2023, the UN refugee agency said.
16%. • These people are refugees, asylum seekers and
• According to a global assessment of N2O emissions internally displaced people who have been
published in the journal Earth System Science Data displaced due to complex forms of conflict,
on June 12, the major source of these emissions is persecution and violence.
the use of fertilizer. • Over the past 12 years, the number of forcibly
• The study noted that concentrations of atmospheric displaced people has increased annually.
N2O reached 336 parts per billion in 2022, about • Overall, 1.5% of the world's population is now
25% higher than pre-industrial levels. forcibly displaced, almost double that of a decade
218. Recently the Container Port Performance Index was ago.
released by? • UNHCR estimates that forced displacement will
A. UNESCO continue to increase in the first four months of 2024.
B. World Economic Forum 221. What is India's rank as per the Environmental
C. International Court of Justice Performance Index (EPI) 2024?
D. World Bank A. 116th B. 176th
• Answer- D. World Bank C. 180th D. 129th
• The World Bank has recently released the Container • Answer- B. 176th
Port Performance Index (CPPI) in collaboration • Data from the Environmental Performance Index
with S&P Global Market Intelligence. (EPI) 2024 shows that India ranked 176th with a

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score of 27.6 among 180 countries. At the same time, • Mumbai is ranked 113th, Bangalore city is ranked
India is ranked 133rd with 35 points in the Climate 130th, while Chennai is ranked 140th.
Change Index. India was ranked fifth in South Asia • London, the capital of the United Continent (UK), is
with a score of 6.8 in air quality. ranked first in the list of the world's best cities for
• India's dependence on coal significantly affects its students.
ranking, contributing to poor air quality and high-
224. According to Mercer's 2024 Cost of Living Survey,
estimated emissions.
which city is the most expensive city for expatriates
• Estonia topped the 2024 EPI with an Environmental in India?
Performance Index (EPI) score of 75.3, followed by
A. Bengaluru B. Mumbai
Luxembourg and Germany in the second and third
positions, respectively. C. Chennai D. Delhi
• Five countries that have reduced their greenhouse • Answer- B. Mumbai
gas emissions could reach net-zero or total-zero by • Human resource consultancy Mercer has done a
2050 if they continue to cut at their current rate. The survey. According to Mercer's 2024 Cost of Living
five countries include Estonia, Finland, Greece, Survey, Mumbai is the most expensive city for
Timor-Leste and the UK. expatriates in India, with the cost of personal care,
energy, utilities, transportation, and housing being
222. According to the international campaign to abolish
very high.
nuclear weapons, 2023, which country leads with
$51.5 billion? • Mumbai: 136, Delhi: 164, Chennai: 189, Bengaluru:
195, Hyderabad: 202, Pune: 205, Kolkata: 207.
A. United Kingdom B. India
• Globally, Hong Kong is on top, followed by
C. USA D. Singapore
Singapore, Zurich, Geneva and Basel in the top five.
• Answer- C. USA
225. What is India's rank in the Energy Transition Index
• Global nuclear arms expenditure rises to $91.4
2023 released by the World Economic Forum (WEF)
billion.
on June 19?
• China, France, India, Israel, North Korea, Pakistan,
A. 62nd B. 60th
Russia, Britain and the US will together spend $91.4
billion on their nuclear weapons in 2023, which is C. 63rd D. 65th
equivalent to $173,884 per minute, or $2,898 per • Answer- C. 63rd
second, according to the International Campaign to • India has been ranked 63rd in the Energy Transition
Abolish nuclear weapons. Index 2023 released by the World Economic Forum
• In which the US is leading with $ 51.5 billion, (WEF) on June 19.
followed by China with $ 11.8 billion and Russia • The index evaluates countries' performance in the
with $ 8.3 billion in the second and third place transition towards secure, sustainable, affordable,
respectively. and inclusive energy systems across three
• The United Kingdom's spending rose 17% for the dimensions: energy security and access,
second consecutive year to $8.1 billion. environmental sustainability, and economic growth
• France and India are ranked 5th and 6th and engagement.
respectively in this list. • European nations dominated the top spot, with
Sweden leading the index, followed by Denmark,
223. According to the QS Best Student Cities Rankings
Finland, Switzerland and France.
2025, which city has secured the number-1 rank in
India? • India's performance was characterised by
improvements in energy equity, security and
A. Chennai B. Mumbai
sustainability, which were appreciated by the WEF.
C. Delhi D. Bengaluru
226. Who has topped India's most valuable celebrity
• Answer- C. Delhi
brand value rankings?
• QS World University in London released the
A. Ranveer Singh B. Akshay Kumar
rankings 2025. This year, four cities of the country –
Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai have made C. Virat Kohli D. Shah Rukh Khan
it to the list of best cities for students. • Answer- C. Virat Kohli
• These cities have found a place in the top 150 list in • According to global consulting firm Kroll's
the QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2025. Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2023, cricketer
• Delhi has secured number-1 rank in India. Delhi has Virat Kohli has topped as India's most valuable
jumped 21 places to 111th rank in the QS Best Cities celebrity brand with a brand value of $227.9 million,
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• Kohli surpassed Ranveer Singh, who is ranked 229. According to the provisional estimates of Gross
second with a brand value of $203.1 million. Domestic Product (GDP) growth released by the
• Kohli had earlier surpassed Shah Rukh Khan in National Statistical Office (NSO), the Indian
2017 and since then his brand value has seen a 58% economy grew at a rate of ___________ in FY24.
increase. A. 7.8% B. 8.6%
• The total brand value of the top 25 celebrities in C. 6.8% D. 8.2%
2023 is estimated to be $1.9 billion, an increase of • Answer- D. 8.2%
15.5% over the previous year.
• Indian Economy Grows at 8.2% in FY 2024:
According to the provisional estimates of gross
11. Books and Authors domestic product (GDP) growth released by the
227. Who has authored the children's book titled 'The National Statistical Office (NSO), India's economy
Adventures of Ed-a-Mumma: Aid Finds a Home'? grew by 7.8 percent in the March quarter.
A. Chetan Bhagat B. Alia Bhatt • According to the data, the Indian economy has
C. Anita Desai D. Satish Gujral grown by 8.2 percent in 2023-24, compared to 7
percent in 2022-23.
• Answer- B. Alia Bhatt
• Growth in the January-March period was lower
• Actress Alia Bhatt launched a children's book titled than the 8.6 per cent expansion in the December
"The Adventures of Ed-A-Mumma: Aid Finds a quarter.
Home".
• Government spending continued to support
• The book is inspired by her kidswear brand Ad-A- growth. In Q4 it is up 0.9 percent year-on-year.
Mumma, which features Tanvi Bhatt's photograph.
230. India's fiscal deficit remained ___________________
• Ad Finds A Home is a children's special book, the
in FY 2024.
first series from the Add-A-Mumma brand.
A. Rs 16.54 lakh crore B. Rs 14.16 lakh crore
• The book aims to "inspire a love for nature in the
coming generation." The actress launched her book C. Rs 17.69 lakh crore D. Rs 15.38 lakh crore
at Storyverse, a children's literature festival, held at • Answer- A. Rs 16.54 lakh crore
Jio World Drive in Mumbai on Sunday. • India's fiscal deficit in FY24 was Rs 16.54 lakh crore.
• The budgeted fiscal deficit target was Rs 17.86 lakh
12. Banking and Economy
crore.
228. IRDAI has prohibited the promotion of ULIPs as an • According to the data of the Controller General of
'investment product'. What is the full form of ULIP? Accounts, the fiscal deficit is now 95.3% of the
A. Unit Linked Insurance Plan budgeted target. In FY 2024, the central
B. Union Little Insurance Plan government's fiscal deficit was 5.6% of GDP. This
was lower than the revised estimate of 5.8%.
C. United Life Insurance Plan
• For FY24, the Centre's net tax receipts were higher
D. Unique Level Insurance Plan than the estimate of Rs 23.27 lakh crore.
• Answer- A. Unit Linked Insurance Plan • The Centre's net tax receipts stood at 100.1% of the
• IRDAI has banned the promotion of Unit Linked year's target.
Insurance Plans (ULIPs) as an 'investment product'.
231. In 2023-24, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity
• IRDAI said unit-linked or index-linked insurance inflows into India declined by 3.49% to _________.
products will not be advertised as 'investment
A. 44.42 billion US dollar B. 33.55 billion US dollars
products'.
• Insurers have to clearly state that market-linked C. 47.89 billion US dollar D. 39.12 billion US dollars
insurance plans are not the same as traditional • Answer- A. 44.42 billion US dollar
endowment policies and carry risks. • Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflows into
• Similarly, endowment policies that participate (and India declined by 3.49% to USD 44.42 billion in
provide incentives) must clearly declare that 2023-24.
bonuses predicted in the benefit representation are • The decline was due to lower investment in sectors
not guaranteed. such as services, computer hardware and software,
• Insurers will not issue any press release or telecom, auto and pharma, according to
statement without referencing life insurance government data.
coverage and related products. • FDI inflows during 2022-23 stood at USD 46.03
• Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) is a type of billion.
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• However, inflows grew by 33.4% to USD 12.38 10,000 crore World Bank-funded project to tackle air
billion during January-March FY24 as against USD pollution.
9.28 billion in the same period a year ago. • Haryana Clean Air Project for sustainable
• Data from the Department for Promotion of development will be implemented in the state in a
Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) showed that phased manner.
total FDI, which includes equity inflows, reinvested • The first phase will be implemented in districts
income and other capital, declined marginally by falling in the National Capital Region (NCR) and
one per cent to $70.95 billion during 2023-24 from later it will be implemented across the state.
$71.35 billion in 2022-23.
• This ten-year comprehensive project will be funded
232. The Reserve Bank of India transferred by the World Bank.
______________ gold from the UK to its domestic
235. Mobile app 'Saarthi 2.0' was recently launched by?
reserves in India.
A. SEBI B. NITI Aayog
A. 100 tons B. 200 tons
C. SBI D. Ministry of Home
C. 300 tons D. 400 tons
Affairs
• Answer- A. 100 tons
• Answer- A. SEBI
• The Reserve Bank of India has announced the U.K.
• Markets regulator SEBI launched 'Sarathi 2.0'
It transferred 100 tonnes of gold to its domestic
mobile app to help investors manage their personal
reserves in India.
finances.
• For the first time since 1991, the Reserve Bank of
• The 'Saarthi 2.0' app comes with a user-friendly
India has decided to shift the U.K. to the U.K. for
interface that will help investors make financial
logistics and warehousing reasons. More than 1
decisions.
lakh kg of gold was transferred to India.
• It includes comprehensive tools for understanding
• The move will also assist the Reserve Bank of India
complex financial concepts.
in saving storage costs paid to the Bank of England.
• These tools help users make various financial
• In India, gold is stored in vaults located on Mint
calculations, aiding in better financial planning.
Road in Mumbai and in the old office building of
the Reserve Bank of India in Nagpur. • बाजार Aनयामक सेबी ने AनवेशकW को अपने †यिqतगत Oवz
का 4बंधन करने म$ मदद करने के Lलए 'सारथी 2.0' मोबाइल
• As of March 31, 2024, the total gold held by the
ऐप लॉ‹च iकया।
Reserve Bank was 822.10 MT.
• 'सारथी 2.0' ऐप एक उपयोगकताE के अनुकूल इंटरफ़ेस के साथ
233. Which company has recently become the seventh आया है , जो AनवेशकW को Oवzीय AनणEय लेने म$ मदद करे गा।
Indian company with a market capitalization of over
• इसम$ जGटल Oवzीय अवधारणाओं को समझने के Lलए †यापक
Rs eight lakh crore?
उपकरण शाLमल ह]।
A. State Bank of India B. LIC
• ये टूल उपयोगकताEओं को OवLभ‹न Oवzीय गणना करने म$ मदद
C. NTPC D. ONGC करते ह], िजससे बेहतर Oवzीय Aनयोजन म$ सहायता Lमलती है ।
• Answer- A. State Bank of India
236. India's Exim Bank opened its ______________ in its
• India's largest commercial bank, State Bank of India East Africa office to promote trade and trade.
(SBI), has become India's seventh listed company to
A. Cape Town B. Cairo
reach Rs 8 lakh crore in market capitalisation.
C. Pretoria D. Nairobi
• Shares of State Bank of India hit a new high of Rs
899.55 on BSE on 3 June 2024 due to which the • Answer- D. Nairobi
market capitalization of the company crossed Rs • India's Exim Bank opened its East Africa office to
eight lakh crore. boost trade and commerce.
• In achieving this milestone, SBI has joined the ranks • The Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank)
of Reliance Industries, Tata Consultancy Services, recently inaugurated the East Africa representative
HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, Infosys and ICICI Bank. office in Nairobi.
234. Which state government will soon launch a Rs 10,000 • It will enhance India's commercial presence in the
crore World Bank-funded project to tackle air region.
pollution? • It will boost trade and investment between India,
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Haryana Kenya and East Africa.
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Punjab • Trade trade between India and East Africa reached
USD 12.9 billion in 2022.
• Answer- B. Haryana
• On June 3, Haryana Chief Secretary T.V.S.N. Prasad 237. The Reserve Bank of India raised the wholesale fixed
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A. Rs. 2.5 crore B. Rs. 5 crore Health Policy (SMART Health) Sub-Programme 1,
C. Rs. 3 crore D. Rs. 4 crore designed to support the Government of India's
National Health Policy 2017.
• Answer- C. Rs. 3 crore
• The objective of this policy is to provide high-
• RBI increased the wholesale fixed deposit limit from
quality health services to all citizens, so as to ensure
Rs 2 crore to Rs 3 crore.
readiness to deal with health crises in the future.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has amended the
definition of 'bulk deposit' (bulk fixed deposit) of 240. On May 29, the Reserve Bank has imposed a penalty
the bank. of ________ on foreign lender HSBC for violation of
the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).
• Currently, bank FDs of Rs 2 crore and above are
considered bulk FDs (bulk fixed deposits). A. Rs 36.38 lakh B. Rs 25.56 lakh
• The new limit for 'bulk deposit' or 'bulk FD' is Rs 3 C. Rs 41.11 lakh D. Rs 32.77 lakh
crore. This means that a deposit less than this • Answer- A. Rs 36.38 lakh
amount will not be considered a bulk deposit. • On May 29, the Reserve Bank of India imposed a
• Single rupee term deposits up to Rs 2 crore with penalty of Rs 36.38 lakh on foreign lender HSBC for
scheduled commercial banks (except regional rural contravention of the Foreign Exchange
banks) and small finance banks will be part of retail Management Act (FEMA). The central bank said
deposits. HSBC did not comply with the reporting
requirements under the Liberalised Remittance
238. Who was awarded the 'Risk Manager of the Year
Scheme of FEMA, 1999. A show cause notice was
Award 2024' by Central Banking, London for
issued by RBI to HSBC, in response to which the
advancing risk management practices?
bank filed a written reply and also made oral
A. NABARD B. Reserve Bank of India submissions.
C. IndusInd Bank D. State Bank of India • After considering the facts of the case and the
• Answer- B. Reserve Bank of India response of the Bank, RBI came to the conclusion
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was awarded the that the violation was substantiated and the
'Risk Manager of the Year Award 2024' by Central imposition of penalty was justified.
Banking, London for advancing its risk 241. RBI's FY24 income expenditure has declined by more
management practices. than ______ to ₹64,694.33 crore from ₹1,48,037.04 crore
• The award reflects RBI's important role in ensuring in FY23.
the stability of India's financial system through A. 57% B. 55%
raising risk awareness.
C. 58% D. 56%
• During the recent global economic turmoil, the RBI
• Answer- D. 56%
took a cautious and balanced approach to monetary
policy. Unlike many other central banks, which • RBI's income grew 17% to ₹2,75,572.32 crore in FY
raised interest rates drastically that could hamper 2024.
economic growth, the RBI maintained a steady • RBI's income expenditure declined by 56.3% to
stance, keeping rates steady while closely tracking ₹64,694.33 crore in FY2024 from ₹1,48,037.04 crore
inflation levels. in FY2023.
239. With whom has the Government of India signed a • The RBI's annual report showed that its balance
loan agreement to improve the health sector? sheet size grew by 11% (₹7,02,946.97 crore) to
₹70,47,703.21 crore from ₹63,44,756.24 crore in
A. New Development Bank
FY2023.
B. World Bank
• On the asset side, the increase was led by an
C. Reserve Bank of India increase of 13.9%, 18.26% and 30.05% in foreign
D. Asian Development Bank investment, gold and debt and advances,
• Answer- D. Asian Development Bank respectively.
• The Government of India has recently signed a $170 • In terms of liabilities, the increase was due to an
million policy-based loan agreement with the Asian increase of 3.88%, 27% and 92.57% in issued notes,
Development Bank (ADB) to enhance India's deposits and other liabilities respectively.
preparedness and capacity in the health sector to 242. The Income Tax Department has set the cost inflation
deal with future pandemics. index for the financial year 2024-25 on ____________?
• ADB was established in 1966, its headquarters is in A. 329 B. 245
Manila, Philippines.
C. 298 D. 363
• The opportunity, according to ADB, is part of the
• Answer- D. 363
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• The Income Tax Department has set the cost • The Uttar Pradesh government is planning to
inflation index for the financial year 2024-25 at 363. implement new policies to conduct competitive
• The Income Tax Department has notified the Cost examinations in a free and fair manner.
Inflation Index for FY 2025. • As per the new policy, the responsibility of
• It will be used to calculate long-term capital gains conducting the recruitment examination will be
on sale of real estate, securities and jewellery. given to four agencies.
• The cost inflation index has been increased from 348 • Candidates will have to go out of their home
in the previous financial year to 363 for the financial division to take the exam.
year 2024-25. • If there are more than four lakh candidates in an
examination, it will be conducted in two phases.
243. IRDAI has made major amendments in health
insurance norms. Which of the following statements • The scanning of the OMR sheet will be done by the
is correct about it? Commission and the Board itself.

1. The insurer has to provide final authorization 245. The Kerala Assembly passed a resolution to change
within three hours of receiving the discharge request the name of the state to 'Keralam'. Under which
from the hospital. article can the central government change the name
of a state?
2. The newly introduced measures include processing
A. Article 1 B. Article 2
of cashless authorization requests within three hours.
C. Article 3 D. Article 4
A. 1 only B. 2 only
• Answer- C. Article 3
C. 1 and 2 D. None of the above
• The Kerala Assembly unanimously passed a second
• Answer- A. 1 only
resolution to officially change the name of 'Kerala'
• IRDAI has made major amendments in health to 'Keralam'.
insurance norms. It repealed 55 circulars by issuing
• The Kerala government urged the central
a comprehensive master circular on health
government to change the name of the state in all
insurance products.
the languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the
• The Master Circular brings all the rights of the Constitution.
policyholders in a single place in a health insurance
• The proposal will be sent to the central government
policy.
for approval. The state was called 'Keralam' in
• Insurers can give policyholders the option to choose Malayalam, and the demand to create a united
a no-claim claim bonus, so that if they do not file Kerala for Malayalam-speaking communities had
any claims during the policy term, they can be been strongly raised since the National War of
rewarded. This can be done by increasing the sum Independence.
insured or by waiving the premium amount.
• Under Article 3 of the Constitution, Parliament has
• If the policyholder decides to cancel his insurance at the right to create new boundaries for states or
any time during the policy term, he/she will receive change the names of existing states.
a return of premium or a proportionate premium
for the rest of the policy term. 246. Which state government on June 23 announced to
increase the annual income limit for creamy layer
• The newly introduced measures include processing
from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh?
cashless authorization requests within an hour.
A. Bihar B. Haryana
• The insurer must provide final authorization within
three hours of receiving the discharge request from C. Jharkhand D. Uttar Pradesh
the hospital. • Answer- B. Haryana
• If the ombudsman's decision is not implemented • The Haryana government extended reservation for
within 30 days then the insurer will have to pay Rs OBCs and announced an increase in the income
5,000 per day to the policyholder. limit for creamy layer.
• On the lines of the central government, Haryana
13. Central, State Government Schemes & Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on June 23
Committees announced to increase the annual income limit for
creamy layer from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh.
244. The UP government will bring new policies to
conduct recruitment exams. As per the new policy, • Apart from this, like the central government,
how many agencies will conduct the exams? salaries and income from agricultural sources will
also not be included in this limit.
A. Seven B. Six
• According to the central government's policy,
C. Eight D. Four reservation for backward classes in Group-A and
• Answer- D. Four

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Group-B jobs, which is currently 15%, will be Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh at a function at
increased to 27%. Sindhu Cultural Centre (SSK), Leh on 25 June 2024.
247. Which company has launched India's first coal • According to the Union Education Ministry, so far
gasification pilot project in Jharkhand? over 77 lakh people across the country have
benefited from the scheme and over 1.29 crore
A. CCL B. BCCL
learners and 35 lakh volunteer teachers are enrolled
C. ECL D. CIL on the ULLAS mobile app.
• Answer- C. ECL • A person who is 7 years of age or more and who
• India's first pilot project for Underground Coal cannot read or write any language is called illiterate
Gasification (UCG) at Kasta coal block in Jamtara in India.
district of Jharkhand was launched by the Ministry
250. Who launched the "One Week One Theme" (OWOT)
of Coal.
campaign?
• Under the aegis of Eastern Coalfields Limited
A. Amit Shah B. Nitin Gadkari
(ECL), this initiative aims to revolutionize the coal
industry by converting coal into valuable gases like C. Rajnath Singh D. Dr. Jitendra Singh
methane, hydrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon • Answer- D. Dr. Jitendra Singh
dioxide through in-situ gasification. • Dr Jitendra Singh launched the "One Week One
• These gases have wide industrial applications, Theme" (OWOT) campaign.
including the production of chemical feedstock for • The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
synthetic natural gas, fuels, fertilizers, and (CSIR) and AIIMS will conduct the "One Week One
explosives. Theme" (OWOT) campaign from June to December
248. Name the Union Minister of Health and Family 2024.
Welfare, who launched the National Stop Diarrhoea • The campaign will showcase India's recent success
Campaign 2024 in New Delhi on June 24. stories in various fields of science and technology.
A. Piyush Goyal B. Jagat Prakash Nadda • The campaign will showcase projects promoting
C. Nitin Gadkari D. Manohar Lal innovation, creating employment opportunities and
showcasing CSIR's research and development work.
• Answer- B. Jagat Prakash Nadda
• The National Diarrhoea Stop Campaign-2024 was 251. 'Adopt cleanliness, drive away disease' initiative has
launched by Union Health and Family Welfare been launched under which of the following
Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda at a function in New missions?
Delhi on June 24. A. Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen 3.0
• He started the campaign by distributing oral B. Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0
rehydration salts (ORS) and zinc tablets to the C. Swachh Survekshan Mission
children.
D. None of these
• The two-month campaign will begin on July 1 and
• Answer- B. Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0
continue till August 31.
• The government launched the 'Adopt cleanliness,
• The goal of the Stop Diarrhoea campaign is to
drive away disease' initiative under SBM-U 2.0.
reduce child mortality due to diarrhoea in
childhood. • Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 under the aegis
of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
• The campaign's 2024 slogan, "Diarrhoea ki roktham,
(MoHUA) has launched the 'Adopt cleanliness,
Safai aur ORS se rakhen apna dhyaan", highlights
drive away disease' (SABB) initiative.
the significance of prevention, cleanliness and
appropriate treatment. • The main objective of this initiative is to increase the
preparedness of urban local bodies before heavy
249. Which Union Territory has recently achieved full rains.
functional literacy under the ULLAS - Nav Bharat
• The initiative envisaged comprehensive
Saaksharta Karyakram?
interventions focusing on sanitation and inter-
A. Jammu & Kashmir B. Ladakh departmental convergence to be implemented by all
C. Andaman Nicobar D. Delhi Urban Local Bodies.
• Answer- B. Ladakh 252. In which year was the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
• According to the Union Education Ministry, Ladakh (Urban) launched?
has achieved more than 97 per cent literacy under A. 2016 B. 2019
the ULLAS - Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram.
C. 2015 D. 2018
This information was given by Dr. BD Mishra,
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• The Ministry of Urban Affairs is planning to • Answer- D. Rs. 25 lakh
revamp the affordable housing scheme. • The gratuity limit of employees has been increased
• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) is a scheme by the government when the dearness allowance
of affordable housing for the urban poor. reaches 50%.
• It was launched in 2015 and has been extended till • The recent announcement by the Central
December 2024. Government to increase the Dearness Allowance
• Its main objective is to address the shortage of (DA) of its employees by 4% to 50% has led to
urban housing among slum dwellers, poor and significant adjustments in various allowances,
middle-income group people. especially retirement gratuity.
• The Ministry of Urban Affairs had also announced • The maximum ceiling of retirement gratuity and
the 'Special Assistance to States for Capital death gratuity has been increased by 25% from Rs
Investment 2023-24 and 2022-23' scheme. 20 lakh to Rs 25 lakh with effect from 1st January
2024.
253. Which state government has scrapped the old system
• Dearness Relief (DR) and Dearness Allowance (DA)
of paying income tax on salaries and allowances of
were increased by 4% by the central government in
ministers?
March 2024.
A. Odisha B. Karnataka
256. Where was the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Haryana
(PM-KISAN) scheme launched in 2019?
• Answer- C. Madhya Pradesh
A. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
• Madhya Pradesh ministers will now have to pay
B. Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
their own income tax.
C. Raipur, Chhattisgarh
• Madhya Pradesh has decided to do away with the
52-year-old practice of the state government paying D. Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
income tax on salaries and perks of ministers. • Answer- D. Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
• The state cabinet approved a change in the 1972 rule • According to the Union Ministry of Agriculture and
under which the state government paid income tax Family Welfare, 116,000 farmers across the country
on the salaries and allowances of the ministers. have voluntarily given up their benefits under the
• According to the 1972 rule, the tax expenditure of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Parliamentary Secretaries was also borne by the scheme during the period from June 2023 to May
State Government. 2024.
• The PM-Kisan scheme was launched by Prime
254. Which ministry has recently launched the Mass
Minister Narendra Modi on February 24, 2019 at
Communication Internship Programme??
Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. It is a 100% centrally
A. Ministry of External Affairs sponsored scheme, under which farmers get Rs
B. Ministry of Home Affairs 6000 per year.
C. Ministry of Agriculture • Of the 116,000 farmers who voluntarily quit the PM-
D. Ministry of Jal Shakti Kisan scheme, the highest are from Bihar, followed
by Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
• Answer- D. Ministry of Jal Shakti
• Recently, the Department of River Development 257. Which of the following statement is correct?
and Ganga Rejuvenation under the Ministry of Jal 1. Air quality monitoring system is an outdoor air
Shakti has announced the Mass Communication quality monitoring system that will monitor
Internship Program. environmental pollutants.
• Under this program, research scholar students will
2. 'Vaayu-Pravah' app for real-time Air Quality Index
be included as interns.
(AQI) monitoring has been launched by AQ-AIMS.
• The duration of the internship will be six to nine
A. 1 only B. 2 only
months.
C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
• On completion of the internship programme,
candidates will be given an honorarium of Rs 15,000 • Answer- C. Both 1 and 2
per month along with a certificate of internship. • MeitY Secretary S Krishnan inaugurated the
indigenous Air Quality Monitoring System (AQ-
255. The maximum ceiling of retirement gratuity and
AIMS) and launched the 'Vayu Pravah' app on the
death gratuity of employees has been increased from
occasion of World Environment Day.
Rs 20 lakh to _______ from January 1, 2024.
• It is an outdoor air quality monitoring system that
A. Rs. 28 lakh B. Rs. 22 lakh
will monitor environmental pollutants including
C. Rs. 30 lakh D. Rs. 25 lakh PM 1.0, PM 2.5, PM 10, SO2, NO2, O3, CO, CO2 etc.

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• The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate to address the grievances of the indigenous people
Change (MoEFCC) stated that the developed of Haryana living abroad.
system will help in granting various clearances. • This will also help in protecting the interests of the
• It has been developed by Centre for Development people of Haryana abroad.
of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Kolkata in • The outreach programme was organised to engage
collaboration with Texmin (ISM, Dhanbad) and with overseas Indians and enhance partnership
industry partner JM Envirolab Pvt Ltd. with state governments.
258. Who among the following presented the ICDK Water 261. Which state government has launched
Challenge 4.0? Mukhyamantri Nijut Moina Yojana to promote girl
A. NITI Aayog and Ministry of Finance child education and eradicate child marriage in the
B. Atal Innovation Mission and NITI Aayog state?
C. Ministry of Finance A. Odisha B. Telangana
D. Atal Digital Mission and NITI Aayog C. Assam D. Andhra Pradesh
• Answer- B. Atal Innovation Mission and NITI • Answer- C. Assam
Aayog • The Assam government has announced a new
• ICDK Water Challenge 4.0 is presented by Atal scheme Mukhyamantri Nijut Moina (MMNM) to
Innovation Mission and NITI Aayog. promote girl child education and eradicate child
marriage in the state.
• Atal Innovation Mission and NITI Aayog (AIM)
announced the launch of the fifth edition of 'AIM – • It was announced by Assam Chief Minister
ICDK Water Challenge 4.0' and 'Innovation for You' Himanta Biswa Sarma on 12 June 2024 after the
handbook, highlighting India's SDG entrepreneurs. Assam government cabinet approved the scheme.
• Presented the 4th edition of AIM Open Innovation • The Mukhyamantri Nijut Moina Yojana aims to
Water Challenge in collaboration with Innovation empower them by promoting education among the
Centre Denmark (ICDK) at Royal Danish Embassy girls of the state with financial incentives and
in India. support from the state government. An empowered
girl child will also help in reducing the incidence of
• Participants from the selected teams can look
child marriage in the state.
forward to participation in the hybrid innovation
journey including group work, boot camp sessions, • This scheme will benefit about 10 lakh girl students
keynote addresses and individual consultations. of the state.
• Girl students enrolled in higher secondary
259. Which state government is developing Maharana
education will get Rs 1000 per month from the
Pratap Tourism Circuit?
government.
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Rajasthan
262. Which state government has launched PM Shri
C. Odisha D. Gujarat
Paryatan air service?
• Answer- B. Rajasthan
A. Telangana B. Tamil Nadu
• Maharana Pratap Tourism Circuit is being
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Andhra Pradesh
developed by the Government of Rajasthan.
• Answer- C. Madhya Pradesh
• The Rajasthan government is developing Maharana
Pratap Tourism Circuit at a cost of Rs 100 crore. • Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav
inaugurated the inter-state air service facility 'PM
• Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said
Shri Paryatan Air Service' on 13 June 2024.
this while inaugurating the Maharana Pratap
Jayanti celebrations. • He inaugurated the first flight under this service
from Bhopal Airport.
• Maharana Pratap is a source of inspiration not only
for Rajasthan and India but for the whole world. • He also announced that from now on no green tree
will be cut in the state but it will be shifted to
260. Which state government will set up a special NRI another place through transplantation.
cell?
• PM Shri Paryatan Air Service is an inter-state air
A. Karnataka B. Gujarat service that connects religious and tourist places of
C. Haryana D. Madhya Pradesh the state by air.
• Answer- C. Haryana • It aims to improve connectivity for domestic and
• A special NRI cell will be set up by the Haryana international tourists visiting Madhya Pradesh.
government. • Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that the state
• Haryana Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal said that government will start PM Shri Religious Tourism
Haryana will set up an Overseas Indian (NRI) Cell Heli Service on 16 June 2024. The helicopter service
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Omkareshwar and Maheshwar with Bhopal and • Krishi Sakhi Training Programme (KSCP) aims to
Indore. transform rural India by empowering rural women
as Krishi Sakhi.
263. Which state government has launched the
'Mukhyamantri Mannuyir Kathu Mannuyir Kappom' • This certification course is in line with the objectives
scheme to improve soil health? of the "Lakhpati Didi" program. Krishi Sakhis have
been selected as agricultural para-extension
A. Government of Haryana
workers. They have been trained on various
B. Government of Odisha extension services for 56 days.
C. Government of Karnataka • The government aims to create 3 crore Lakhpati
D. Government of Tamil Nadu Didi under the 'Lakhpati Didi' programme, one of
• Answer- D. Government of Tamil Nadu whose dimensions is Krishi Sakhi.
• Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has 266. Which state government has approved caste-based
launched the 'Mukhyamantri Mannuyir Kathu survey in the state?
Mannuyir Kappom' scheme to improve soil health. A. Uttar Pradesh B. Jharkhand
• Under this scheme, ₹ 20 crore will be spent for the C. Chhattisgarh D. Uttarakhand
conservation of soil fertility by the use of green
• Answer- B. Jharkhand
manure. A total of ₹ 206 crore will be spent on this
scheme. • The Jharkhand government has approved a caste-
based survey in the state.
• In the first phase of the scheme, green manure seeds
will be distributed in 2024-25. • The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired
by Chief Minister Champai Soren.
• Soil conservation and protection of microorganisms
will increase the nutrient content in the soil. • The chief minister has directed the personnel
department to prepare a draft standard operating
• MK Stalin also inaugurated a scheme to rent
procedure (SOP) for conducting the survey.
tractors and farm equipment to farmers at nominal
charges. The scheme was announced by the state • The Chief Minister said that the purpose of the
government in the 2023-24 budget. caste-based survey is to study the prevalence of
different communities in the state.
264. Which state police launched 'Mission Nishchay' in
• The caste survey in Jharkhand will follow the model
border villages to gather intelligence about demand
of Bihar.
and supply of narcotics?
A. Delhi Police B. Punjab Police 267. The Governor of Karnataka inaugurated the National
Yoga Olympiad 2024 in Mysore. Who is the present
C. UP Police D. Haryana Police
Governor of Karnataka?
• Answer- B. Punjab Police
A. Arif Mohammed Khan B. R. N. Ravi
• The Punjab Police launched 'Mission Nishchay' in
C. Thawar Chand Gehlot D. C.P. Radhakrishnan
border villages to gather intelligence about demand
and supply of narcotics • Answer- C. Thawar Chand Gehlot
• The Punjab Police in collaboration with the Border • Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot
Security Force (BSF) and Village Defence inaugurated the National Yoga Olympiad 2024 in
Committees (VDCs) will conduct week-long anti- Mysuru, which emphasised the integral role of yoga
narcotics drive in Fazilka district during which they in Indian culture and its global importance.
will contact residents of 42 villages located along • More than 400 students and 100 teachers from
the Indo-Pak border to gather actionable across the country are participating in this three-
intelligence about demand and supply of narcotics. day event.
• Of Punjab's 553-km-long border with Pakistan, 108 • During his address, Governor Gehlot highlighted
km falls in Fazilka district. Karnataka's efforts to become a leading state in
yoga literacy through initiatives like 'Har Ghar
265. On June 18, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Yoga’.
presented certificates as Krishi Sakhis to over
________self-help groups in Varanasi. • The theme of this year's Olympiad is 'Yoga for self
and society' which reflects its inclusive character
A. 10,000 B. 20,000
aimed at holistic individual and community well-
C. 40,000 D. 30,000 being.
• Answer- D. 30,000
• On June 18, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi 14. Defence
presented certificates as Krishi Sakhis to over 30,000 268. The third and final _____reusable launch vehicle
self-help groups in Varanasi. landing experiment was successfully carried out by
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A. 'Pushpak' B. 'Ugram' • The country's first military station in 2019 where a
C. 'Amogh' D. ' ASMI' road was constructed from plastic waste is located
in Orange Military Station, Guwahati, Assam.
• Answer- A. 'Pushpak'
• The third and final 'Pushpak' reusable launch 271. The exercise which was recently tested by the
vehicle landing experiment was successfully carried Defence Research and Development Organisation. Is
out by ISRO. he a _____.
• The Indian Space Research Organisation, ISRO on A. Drone B. Rifle
June 23 said the third and final landing experiment C. Missile D. Submarine
of its reusable launch vehicle 'Pushpak' was • Answer- A. Drone
successful.
• Defence Defence Research and Development
• The landing experiment was conducted at the Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired
Aeronautical Test Range in Chitradurga, Karnataka. High Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT)
• RLV Lex-03 (Reusable Launch Vehicle Landing 'Abhyas' at its Integrated Test Range (ITR), located
Experiment 3) re-demonstrated autonomous in Chandipur, Odisha on 27 June 2024.
landing capability in more strong wind conditions. • With the last successful test of the practice system, it
• The reusable launch vehicle Pushpak was launched is now ready for production and induction into the
by a Chinook helicopter at an altitude of 4.5 km Indian Armed Forces.
from the runway. • Abhyas is basically a drone designed for target
269. Indian Air Force and Air Force of which country exercises for the armed forces.
conducted 'Abhyas-Hopex' from June 21 to 26 to • It is an aerial vehicle that will be used as a dummy
strengthen defence cooperation? enemy aerial vehicle.
A. France B. Israel • DRDO's Aeronautical Development Establishment,
C. Indonesia D. Egypt Bengaluru has designed the practice system. It is
being produced by public sector undertaking
• Answer- D. Egypt
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and private sector
• Indian Air Force and Egyptian Air Force conducted company Larsen & Toubro.
'Exercise-Hopex' to strengthen defence cooperation.
272. Indian Army recommends major changes in
• The fourth joint exercise between the Indian Air
Agnipath scheme. In which year was it launched?
Force and the Eastern Air Force was held in Egypt
from 21 to 26 June. A. 2022 B. 2021
• Rafale fighter jets of the Indian Air Force (IAF) C. 2020 D. 2023
participated in the exercise-Hopex in Egypt. • Answer- A. 2022
• C-17 Globemaster and IL-78 tankers also • Indian Army recommends major changes in
participated in the week-long exercise. Agnipath scheme. The Indian Army has reviewed
• The aim of this exercise is to promote bilateral and the Agnipath scheme and made several
regional cooperation, which symbolizes the long- recommendations.
term relationship between the two countries. • The Indian Army has suggested increasing the
service period from 4 to 7-8 years.
270. Which is the second military station in the country to
build a road made of plastic waste? • He has also recommended increasing the entry age
for Agniveers in the technical field to 23 years.
A. Bathinda Military Station
• The government launched the Agnipath scheme on
B. Orange Military Station, Guwahati
June 15, 2022.
C. Jaipur Military Station
273. Where was the 8th edition of Japan-India Maritime
D. Assam Military Station
Exercise (JIMEX)-24 held?
• Answer- C. Jaipur Military Station
A. Visakhapatnam B. Bay of Bengal
• Jaipur Military Station has become the second
C. Tokyo D. Yokosuka
military station in the country to build a road made
of plastic waste. • Answer- D. Yokosuka
• The road made of plastic waste was inaugurated on • The 8th edition of Japan-India Maritime Exercise
26 June 2024 by Major General RS Godara, General (JIMEX-24) has begun in Yokosuka, Japan.
Officer Commanding, 61 Sub Area. • The JIMEX-24 exercise is being hosted by the Japan
• The Jaipur Military Station Road is 100 meters long Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF). The Japanese
and is from Sagat Singh Road Under Bridge to Cubs Navy is called the Japan Maritime Self-Defense
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• Indian Navy's indigenously built stealth frigate INS • The Indian Army has received the first consignment
Shivalik is participating in the exercise JIMEX-24. of the indigenously developed Nagastra-1 suicide
• The exercise will involve both harbour and sea drone.
phases. • Nagpur-based Solar Industries has developed these
• JIMEX is a bilateral naval exercise between the deadly drones.
navies of the two countries. It started in Japan in • The Lighting Munition (also called a suicide drone
2012. In July 2023, the 7th JIMEX-23 was hosted by or kamikaze drone) is an aerial weapon system.
the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam. These drones roam around the target in the air and
carry out suicide attacks.
274. Indian Army has unveiled ______ for better
monitoring and control of generators? • The Indian Army had placed orders for the supply
of 480 Lottering Munitions under emergency
A. "Bijlit Rakshak“ B. "Vidyut Rakshak“
procurement powers. Of these, 120 have been
C. Ministry of Finance D. "Bijli Bachao“ delivered.
• Answer- B. "Vidyut Rakshak“ • The drone has been named Nagstra-1, which has a
• "Vidyut Rakshak" was unveiled by the Indian Army range of up to 30 km. Its advanced version is
for better monitoring and control of generators. capable of carrying more than two kg of
• "Electric Protector" is developed by the Army ammunition.
Design Bureau (ADB). 277. The governments of India and ______ are negotiating
• On June 10, it was launched by Chief of Army Staff the deal for 26 Rafale sea jets.
(VCOAS) Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi. A. France B. Italy
• 'Vidyut Rakshak' is an Internet of Things-enabled C. America D. Russia
system designed to monitor, protect and control
• Answer- A. France
generators.
• The governments of India and France are
• This innovation reflects the Indian Army's
negotiating the deal for 26 Rafale sea jets.
dedication towards adopting advanced
technologies for operational efficiency. • The pricing of the crucial deal for 26 Rafale sea-
borne combat aircraft for the Indian Navy and other
275. The Indian Army received the indigenous man- related issues are being negotiated between India
portable counter drone system. It has been developed and France.
by ___________.
• Earlier this dialogue was to be held on May 30, but
A. Munitions India Limited in view of the pending process of Lok Sabha
B. Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited elections, it was postponed to the second week of
C. Yantra India Limited June.
D. Axiscades Technologies Limited • The total project is expected to cost over Rs 50,000
crore and will increase the IAF fleet of these
• Answer- D. Axiscades Technologies Limited
upgraded aircraft from 36 to 62.
• The Indian Army received the indigenous man-
• These aircraft will be operated from Indian Navy's
portable counter drone system.
aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant.
• Axiscads Technologies Limited has developed a
first-of-its-kind Man Portable Counter Drone 278. In August 2024, India will host
System (MPCDS). its_______multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti-
2024.
• Axiscads Technologies Ltd had received an MPCDS
order worth Rs 100 crore from the Indian Army. A. 3rd B. 1st
• The Man Portable Counter Drone System (MPCDS) C. 4th D. 2nd
will help strengthen India's defence capabilities. • Answer- B. 1st
• MPCDS is compact and portable and works on • In August 2024, India will host its first
batteries and power. multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti-2024.
• It can detect and intercept various types of drones • Armies of 10 countries are expected to participate in
within a range of up to 5 kilometres. this multinational air exercise. Some countries will
join it as observers.
276. The Indian Army has received the first consignment
of the indigenously developed ___________suicide • It will be conducted in two phases: the first phase
drone. will be held in southern India in the first two weeks
of August and the second phase will be held in the
A. Dev- 1 B. Nagastra-1
western region from late August to mid-September.
C. Arjuna-1 D. Brahmastra-1
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279. Who deployed MI17 helicopter to control forest fire • ASMI's design was handed over to CNC
in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary? (computerized numerical control) machine
A. Indian Navy B. NDRF manufacturer Lokesh Machines Limited for
manufacturing.
C. Indian Air Force D. Indian Army
• Lokesh Machine Limited manufactures ASMI
• Answer- C. Indian Air Force
submachine guns at its Tourpan factory located in
• Recently, the Indian Air Force has deployed an Mi Medak district of Telangana using aerospace-grade
17 helicopter to control the massive forest fire in aluminium.
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary in Almora, Uttarakhand.
282. Where is the annual Red Flag military exercise held?
• It is a protected area located in the Uttarakhand
state of India. A. Italy B. United States
• It is located in the Kumaon region of the Himalayas, C. India D. France
about 33 kilometers north of Almora district of • Answer- B. United States
Uttarakhand. • The Indian Air Force (IAF) has landed its most
280. Where was the 2nd edition of Exercise 'Red Flag 2024' advanced fighter aircraft, Rafale, at Eilson Air Force
held from 04 June to 14 Jun 24? Base in Alaska, United States, to participate in the
multinational Red Flag 24-2 exercise. Red Flag-
A. United Kingdom B. India
Alaska 24-2 is a two-week military exercise that will
C. USA D. Singapore begin on 30 May 2024 and end on 14 June 2024.
• Answer- C. USA • According to the United States Air Force,
• An Indian Air Force contingent participated in approximately 3100 personnel will be deployed to
Exercise Red Flag 2024 held at the United States Air support more than 100 aircraft from four countries
Force's Eilson Air Force Base, Alaska from 04 Jun to participating in Red Flag-Alaska 24-2.
14 Jun 24. • India and the United States regularly hold bilateral
• It was the second edition of Red Flag 2024, which is military exercises and India conducts more military
conducted four times a year by the US Air Force. exercises with the United States of America (USA)
• Apart from India, Air Forces of Singapore, United than with any other country.
Kingdom and Netherlands also participated in this • The Red Flag exercise was started in 1975 by the
exercise. United States Air Force after the Vietnam War. Red
• The IAF contingent participated along with Rafale Flag Alaska was initially known as Cope Thunder
aircraft and personnel comprising IAF contingent, and was located at Clark Air Base Philippines. It
technicians, engineers, controllers and subject was later renamed Red Flag Alaska in 2006 and
experts. transferred to Eilson Air Force Base in the United
States.
• This was the first time that the IAF Rafale aircraft
participated in the X Red Flag.
15. Agreements and MoU
281. What is the name of the indigenously designed and
manufactured submachine gun that has been 283. NPCI International joins hands with _______ to
inducted into the Indian Army recently? enable UPI payments.
A. ASMI B. Tower A. Reserve Bank of Brazil
C. SIG Sauer 716 D. AK-203 B. Reserve Bank of Namibia
• Answer- A. ASMI C. Peru Reserve Bank
• The Northern Command of the Indian Army has D. Reserve Bank of Rwanda
placed an order for 550 indigenously designed, • Answer- C. Peru Reserve Bank
developed and manufactured ASMI submachine • NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and
guns worth Rs 4.26 crore. Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) have
• It is the first indigenously designed and announced a historic partnership to launch real-
manufactured weapon to be inducted into the time payment systems like UPI in Peru.
Indian Army. • With this collaboration, Peru has become the first
• The ASMI submachine gun has been manufactured South American country to adopt Unified Payment
by Hyderabad-based Lokesh Machine Limited. Interface (UPI) technology, signifying India's
• ASMI is an abbreviated form of Asmita, which leadership in digital payments.
means pride. It has been designed by the Armament • This strategic partnership will enable BCRP to
Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), establish an efficient real-time payment platform in
Pune, a DRDO laboratory in collaboration with the Peru.
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• It will facilitate instant payments between • They identified new proposals to advance trilateral
individuals and businesses. cooperation.
284. CSC SPV and ____________ signed an MoU to • These include the Indo Pacific Ocean Initiative
convert 10,000 FPOs into CSCs. (IPOI) and Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
mechanisms under the framework of Humanitarian
A. Ministry of Finance
Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) cooperation
B. Ministry of Rural Development and multilateral engagement.
C. Ministry of Agriculture • Joint Secretary (Europe West) Piyush Srivastava
D. Ministry of Panchayati Raj and Joint Secretary (Oceania and Indo-Pacific)
• Answer- C. Ministry of Agriculture Paramita Tripathy led the Indian side.
• CSC SPV and Ministry of Agriculture signed an
MoU to convert 10,000 FPOs into CSCs.
16. Miscellaneous Current Affairs
• As per the MoU, 10,000 FPOs will be converted into 287. IUCN changed Iberian lynx’s status to ‘vulnerable’
CSCs. FPOs registered under 'Formation and from _____________.
Promotion of 10,000 FPO Scheme' will be converted A. Extinct B. Endangered
into CSCs. C. Critically Endangered D. Near Threatened
• The CSC SPV will enable them to provide services
• Answer- B. Endangered
available on the Digital Seva Portal.
• The IUCN changed the status of the Iberian lynx
• CSC will help in training and capacity building of
from 'endangered' to 'vulnerable'.
FPOs.
• On June 20, the status of conservation of the Iberian
• Delivery of CSC services through FPOs will
lynx (Lynx pardinus) has been changed from
increase employment opportunities in rural areas.
'endangered' to 'Vulnerable’.
285. NASA is collaborating with which IIT in India to • The Iberian lynx is mainly found in Spain and
research multidrug-resistant pathogens? Portugal. Its population has increased from 62 in
A. IIT Mumbai B. IIT Delhi 2001 to 648 in 2022.
C. IIT Varanasi D. IIT Madras • Currently, the number of young and mature lynx is
• Answer- D. IIT Madras estimated to be over 2,000.
• Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology 288. The Railways will soon install an optical fibre-based
Madras (IIT Madras) and NASA's Jet Propulsion system (IDS) on a 33-km stretch between elephant-
Laboratory (JPL) are researching multidrug- populated ______.
resistant pathogens on the International Space A. Sulur and Coimbatore
Station (ISS). B. Kottekkad and Madukkarai
• The collaborative effort between IIT Madras and C. Karamadai and Kottekkad
NASA's JPL will advance scientific knowledge and
foster international partnerships. D. Madukkarai and Coimbatore
• Astronauts operating in altered immune conditions • Answer- B. Kottekkad and Madukkarai
with limited access to conventional medical • The Railways will soon install an optical fibre-based
facilities face unique health challenges during space infiltration detection system (IDS) on the 33-km-
missions. Understanding the microbial landscape long elephant-infested route between Kottekkad
on the ISS is important to assess the impact of these and Madukkarai.
microorganisms on astronaut well-being. • This is a part of the latest measure to prevent
286. The India-___________ trilateral meeting identified elephant deaths on tracks.
new proposals to expand the Indo-Pacific • Southern Railway is installing this system for the
partnership. first time after its successful implementation in four
A. China-USA B. France-Australia divisions of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR).
C. Bangladesh-China D. Russia-Germany • The work costing Rs 15.4 crore will be executed on
war footing.
• Answer- B. France-Australia
• The India-France-Australia trilateral meeting 289. Recently a new species of blue ant has been
identified new proposals for expanding the Indo- discovered in which state?
Pacific partnership. A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Assam
• The third India-France-Australia Trilateral Focal C. Meghalaya D. Sikkim
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• Indian researchers have recently discovered a A. Spice Jet B. Vistara
specific type of blue coloured ant species in C. Akasa Air D. IndiGo
Arunachal Pradesh's "biodiversity hotspot" Siang
• Answer- B. Vistara
Valley.
• NCLT approves merger of Air India and Vistara.
• Researchers from the Ashoka Trust for Research in
Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) have • The National Company Law Tribunal, Chandigarh
discovered this. Bench has approved the merger of Tata Sons-owned
Air India with Vistara.
• According to the ATREE researchers, the species
has been named Paraparatrechina blue, which is • The two airlines may begin to integrate their
"different from common red, black or brown ants." networks, human resources and fleet deployments.
• This merger has resulted in the creation of one of
290. NOTA sets a new record in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
the world's largest airline groups.
In which year was it introduced?
A. 2018 B. 2015 293. An injectable emulsion containing two
_________________ found in fish oil reduces brain
C. 2013 D. 2016
damage in newborn rodents, according to a new
• Answer- C. 2013 study.
• NOTA sets new record in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. A. Acetic acid B. Ascorbic acid
For the first time in the electoral history of the
C. Omega-3 fatty acids D. None of the above
country, NOTA has got 2 lakh 18 thousand votes.
• Answer- C. Omega-3 fatty acids
• BJP candidate Shankar Lalwani created history by
winning the Indore seat by a margin of over 7 lakh • Omega-3 therapy has reduced brain damage in
votes. newborn rodents.
• Fourteen per cent of the total voters chose the 'None • An injectable emulsion containing two omega-3
of the Above' (NOTA) option. fatty acids found in fish oil reduces brain damage in
newborn rodents, according to a new study.
• In 2019, Bihar's Gopalganj had set a record of 51,660
NOTA voters. • Researchers conducted this study at Columbia
University Vagelos College of Physicians and
• In the 2019 general elections, out of a total of
Surgeons.
61,31,33,300 votes, 65,14,558 (1.06 per cent) were
cast for NOTA. • This treatment is beneficial for about 15% of
patients, but it may lead to cardiovascular and
• India was the 14th country in the world to
respiratory complications.
introduce the NOTA option. Russia removed this
option in 2006. • Brain damage in newborn rodents is caused by
insufficient oxygen flow to the brain.
• NOTA was introduced in 2013 following a Supreme
Court order. • The animals treated with the new therapy showed
normal motor coordination and reflexes, indicating
291. How many women have been elected in the 18th Lok neurological function.
Sabha elections?
294. The International Astronomical Union has named a
A. 74 B. 77
crater on Mars after?
C. 80 D. 78
A. Satyendra Nath Bose B. Professor Devendra Lal
• Answer- A. 74
C. Vikram Sarabhai D. C. V. Raman
• The 18th Lok Sabha Election 2024 has won 74
• Answer- B. Professor Devendra Lal
women, down from 78 elected in 2019.
• Recently, the International Astronomical Union
• Of these, 16 per cent women MPs are below the age
(IAU) named three new craters located within the
of 40 years. 41 percent of women MPs (30 MPs)
Tharis volcanic region on Mars after India's science
have been members of the Lok Sabha in the past.
community and Indian places.
• A total of 797 women candidates contested the
• The largest crater has been named "Lal Crater" in
elections. The BJP gave the highest number of
honour of Professor Devendra Lal.
tickets to women (69).
• The name Mursan Crater is derived from the city of
• BJP won 30 seats, Congress 14, TMC 11, Samajwadi
Mursan in Uttar Pradesh, India, while the Hilsa
Party four, DMK three and two women each from
Crater is named after the city of Hilsa in Bihar,
JD(U) and LJP(R).
India.
• This is the first election after the passage of the
Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament. 295. Researchers have developed a portable _________ to
tell the exact time in the ocean.
292. NCLT approves merger of Air India and
A. Atomic Phone B. Atomic Compass
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C. Atomic clock D. none of these 298. Which of the following has become the world's most
• Answer- C. Atomic clock valuable company on 18th June 2024?
• A new study published in the journal Nature has A. Tesla B. Microsoft
introduced a different kind of portable optical C. Nvidia D. Apple
atomic clock that can be used on ships. • Answer- C. Nvidia
• It is the highest performing optical clock located at • On June 18, 2024, Nvidia has become the most
sea and represents a significant advancement in valuable company in the world.
optical timekeeping.
• Nvidia has replaced Microsoft as the world's most
• Atomic clocks are an important component of the valuable company.
Global Positioning System (GPS).
• Its market capitalization rose to $3.335 trillion.
• The researchers conducted a U.S. study in April Microsoft's stock market value was $3.317 trillion.
2022. Conducted early tests of atomic clocks at sea
• Earlier, it surpassed iPhone maker Apple to become
at the National Institute of Standards and
the second most valuable company. Apple's stock
Technology (NIST).
market value was $3.286 trillion.
• Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science
• In addition, Nvidia has emerged as Wall Street's
Education and Research in Pune are working on
most traded company.
developing the strontium optical atomic clock.
299. Scientists at Pune's Agharkar Research Institute have
296. Who among the following has signed a cooperation
identified a new species of which of the following?
agreement with Edge Group to establish a global
platform to leverage defence and aerospace A. Lichen B. Diatom
capabilities? C. Bryophyte D. Fungi
A. Tata Defence B. Adani Defence • Answer- B. Diatom
C. Paras Defense D. Bharat Defense • Scientists at Pune's Agharkar Research Institute
• Answer- B. Adani Defence have identified a new species of diatom.
• Adani Defence and Edge Group have signed a • This species has been found in the pollution free
cooperation agreement. waters of the Eastern Ghats mountain range.
• The agreement is to establish a global platform to • This species has been named "Indiconema" due to
leverage defence and aerospace capabilities. its limited distribution within the country.
• Under the partnership, possibilities of collaboration • In the research, one species of Indiconema was
will be explored in key product areas. found from the Eastern Ghats and the other from
the Western Ghats. It highlights the diverse bio-
• These areas include missiles, weapons, unmanned
geographical regions supporting different diatom
systems, electronic warfare, and cyber technologies.
species in India.
• Under the agreement, possibilities of setting up
• India has a rich variety of diatoms. There are an
R&D facilities in India and UAE will be explored.
estimated 6,500 taxas in India.
297. A state-of-the-art ______ bank facility has been
opened by the Army's Research and Referral
Hospital in New Delhi.
A. Liver B. Skin
C. Kidney D. Heart
• Answer- B. Skin
• A state-of-the-art skin bank facility has been opened
by the Army's Research and Referral Hospital in
New Delhi.
• The facility is the first of its kind to be set up within
the Armed Forces Medical Services.
• According to the Ministry of Defence, this historic
initiative aims to change the way military members
and their families are treated for severe burn
injuries and other dermatological ailments.
• According to Director General Medical Services and
Colonel Commandant Lt Gen Arindam Chatterjee,
the facility will improve the ability to assist persons
affected by serious injuries.

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