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Ques : ____ Becomes 1st Bank to Successfully Execute RBI’s Programmable CBDC
Pilot.
_ RBI के प्रोग्रामेबल CBDC पायलट को सफलतापूर्वक क्रियान्वित करने र्ाला पहला बैंक बन
गया
(a) Federal Bank / फेडरल बैंक

(b) Axis Bank / एक्सिस बैंक
(c) Yes Bank / यस बैंक
(d) HDFC Bank / एचडीएफसी बैंक
(e) IndusInd Bank / इं डसइं ड बैंक
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• IndusInd Bank Limited became the 1st bank to successfully execute the Reserve Bank of
India’s (RBI) programmable Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot, to compensate
farmers for carbon credits.
• This pilot project is executed in collaboration with Circularity Innovation Hub India Private
Limited (CIH), as an alternate form of CBDC.
• As part of this pilot, IndusInd Bank initiated the programmable CBDC disbursement to 50
farmers in Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, and plans to cover 1000 farmers
• Phase 2 of the project will target the Safai Karamcharis to increase income through plastic
waste recycling.
About IndusInd Bank :

• Established : 1994
• Headquarter : Pune
• CEO & MD : Sumant Kathpalia
• Tagline : We Make You Feel Richer

Ques : With which subsidiary of RBI, NABARD has partnered to fasten the digital agri
loan?
क्रिक्रिटल कृक्रि ऋण को तेज़ करने के क्रलए नाबािव ने RBI की क्रकस सहायक कंपनी के साथ
साझेदारी की है ?
(a) Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (DICGC)

(b) Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL
(c) Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH)
(d) Indian Financial Technology and Allied Services (IFTAS)
(e) None of these
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has partnered with
Reserve Bank’s arm RBIH to put in place a system which will enable faster processing of
agricultural loans.
• NABARD will integrate its e-KCC loan origination system portal with the Public Tech
Platform for Frictionless Credit (PTPFC) of Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH), a wholly-
owned subsidiary of the RBI.
• NABARD has developed the loan origination system portal to facilitate digital Kisan Credit
Card (KCC) loan processing for cooperative banks and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).
• Through the integration with PTPFC, about 351 district and state cooperative banks and 43
RRBs will gain access to a range of services including digital state land records, satellite data,
KYC, credit history and transliteration for more effective credit underwriting.
• The collaboration will streamline the lending process and reduce the turnaround time for
loans from three to four weeks to just five minutes for India’s 120 million farmers.

About NABARD :
• Headquarters : Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Chairman : Shri. Shaji K V
• It was established on the recommendations of the Sivaraman Committee (by Act 61, 1981
of Parliament) on 12 July 1982 to implement the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development Act 1981.
• NABARD is an apex regulatory body for the overall regulation of regional rural banks and
apex cooperative banks in India.
• It is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance (MoF), Government of India (GoI).
About RBIH :
• Headquarters : Bengaluru, Karnataka
• CEO : Rajesh Bansal
• The Reserve Bank Innovation Hub is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of
India (RBI) set up to promote and facilitate an environment that accelerates innovation across
the financial sector.

Ques : India's pharmaceutical exports grow ___ to $28 billion in FY24
FY24 में भारत का फामावस्युक्रटकल क्रनयावत ___ बढ़कर $28 क्रबक्रलयन हो गया
(a) 15%
(b) 16%
(c) 18%
(d) 10%
(e) 13%
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• The country's pharmaceutical exports increased by 9.67 percent on an annual basis to US $

27.9 billion in the financial year 2023-24.
• Earlier, in the financial year 2022-23, the country's pharmaceutical export was $ 25.4
billion.
• According to Union Commerce Ministry data, pharmaceutical exports increased by 12.73

percent to $2.8 billion in March 2024.
• The top 3 destination countries for Indian pharmaceutical exports during this period were :
America, Britain, Netherlands.
• In the financial year 2023-24, America's share in India's total

pharmaceutical exports was more than 31 percent.
• Industry experts believe that India's pharmaceutical industry turnover could exceed US$130
billion by 2030.

Ques : Deloitte India has estimated India’s GDP growth at what per cent in the FY25?
िे लॉयट इं क्रिया ने क्रर्त्त र्िव 2025 में भारत की िीिीपी र्ृन्वि क्रकतने प्रक्रतशत रहने का अनुमान
लगाया है?
(a) 6.2%
(b) 6.3%
(c) 6.6%
(d) 6.8%
(e) 6.5%
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• Deloitte India has estimates India’s GDP growth at 6.6 per cent in the current fiscal helped
by consumption expenditure, exports rebound and capital flows.
• The rapid growth of the middle-income class has led to rising purchasing power and even
created demand for premium luxury products and services.
• Deloitte has revised India’s economic growth prediction for last fiscal to a range of 7.6 to
7.8 per cent.
• In January, the firm had projected growth for 2023-24 fiscal in the range of 6.9-7.2 per cent.
Updated GDP List :

• NIPFP – 7.1% (FY25)
• IMF – 6.8% (FY25), 6.5% (FY26)
• UNTCAD – 6.5% (FY24)
• Moody’s Analytics – 6.1% (FY24)
• ADB –7.6% (FY24), 7% (FY25), 7.2%(FY26)
• World Bank – 7.5% (FY24), 6.4% (FY25), 6.5% (FY26)
• S&P – 7.6% (FY24), 6.8% (FY25)
• CRISIL – 6.8% (FY25)
• Morgan Stanley – 6.8%(FY24), 6.8% (FY25)
• World Bank – 6.4% (FY25), 6.5% (FY26)

Ques : Who has been Honoured with Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award ?
लता दीनानाथ मंगेशकर पुरस्कार से क्रकसे सम्माक्रनत क्रकया गया है ?
(a) Adwaita Nayar / अद्वै त नायर

(b) Ram Charan / राम चरण
(c) Amitabh Bachchan / अममताभ बच्चन
(d) Randeep Hooda / रणदीप हुडा
(e) None of the above / उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीं
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• In a prestigious ceremony held at Mumbai’s Dinanath Mangeshkar Natyagrih, actor

Randeep Hooda was bestowed with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award.
• This honor recognizes his remarkable contributions to Indian cinema and his recent film
“Swatantrya Veer Savarkar”.
• The ceremony also honored Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan with the Lata
Deenanath Mangeshkar Award for his exceptional contributions to Indian cinema.
• Singer Usha Mangeshkar, a member of the renowned Mangeshkar family, presented the
award to Bachchan, celebrating his iconic legacy.

Recent Awards & Winners :
• Outstanding Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) of the Year award : Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited (HAL)
• IBSi Digital Banking Awards 2024 : Clayfin Technologies & Jana Bank
• Aryabhatta Award : Pavuluri Subba Rao
• Global Energy Transition Impact Award : Dr Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber
• CIDC Vishwakarma Award for Social Development and Impact : Puravankara Limited
• KISS (Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences) Humanitarian Award 2021 : Tata Group
Chairman Ratan Tata
• World Press Photo of the Year award 2024 – Mohammed Salem
• International Fellowship by the Engineering Academy of Japan – Kaushik Rajashekara
• Asunta Lakra Award : Deepika Soreng
• Japanese Grand Prix : Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
• Australian Grand Prix : Ferrari’s Carlos Saina (Spain)
• Saudi Arabian Grand Prix : Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
• Chinese Grand Prix : Red Bull’s Max Verstappen
• Bahrain Grand Prix 2 : Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
• Vels University in Chennai conferred an honorary doctorate in literature upon renowned
Indian actor Ram Charan.
• Frost & Sullivan's 2023 Indian Company of the Year Award : STT GDC India
• 2024 Young Global Leader Adwaita Nayar
• First Indian Prime Minister since Indira Gandhi to grace the cover of Newsweek : Prime
Minister Narendra Modi
• “South Asian Person of the Year” award by Harvard University : Avantika Vandanapu
• WOW World Literary Prize 2024 : Mamta G. Sagar
• Freedom Prize of the Media Russian dissident : Alexei Navalny and his wife Yulia
• John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award 2024 : Dr Gagandeep Kang
• International Culture Award 2024 : Prof. Meena Charanda
• On the Spot Unit Citation 23-24 : INS Sharda
• Times Power Icon 2024 Award : Vijay Jain
• American President’s Volunteer Award 2024 : Lokesh Muni
• John L “Jack” Swigert, Jr Award 2024 : ISRO (for Chandrayaan -3)
• Best Scientific Poster Award’ 2024 : Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital
• “Medal of Honour” at Consular Day 2024 : Neeraj A Sharma
• SKOCH ESG Award 2024 : REC Limited
• Distinguished Overseas Dental Specialist (Orthodontics
and Orofacial Pain) title at the National Fame Awards 2024 :
Dr. Karthik Kommuri
• CIDC Vishwakarma Award : Engineers India Limited
• ‘Achievement Award for Creating Social Development &
Impact’ and the ‘CIDC Partners in Progress Trophy’ : SJVN Limited

Ques : The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) has signed an MoU with which
IIT to promote entrepreneurship and provide support to technology startups?
अलायंस ऑफ क्रिक्रिटल इं क्रिया फाउं िेशन (एिीआईएफ) ने उद्यक्रमता को बढ़ार्ा दे ने और
प्रौद्योक्रगकी स्टाटव अप को सहायता प्रदान करने के क्रलए क्रकस आईआईटी के साथ एक समझौता
ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर क्रकए हैं ?
(a) IIT Guwahati/ आईआईटी गुवाहाटी

(b) IIT Delhi / आईआईटी मदल्ली
(c) IIT Madras / आईआईटी मद्रास
(d) IIT Indore / आईआईटी इं दौर
(e) IIT Roorkee / आईआईटी रुड़की
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) and IIT Guwahati’s Technology
Incubation Centre (TIC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost the startup
ecosystem in India, in Guwahati.
• This two-year partnership aims to strengthen collaboration between ADIF’s network of

startups and entrepreneurs, and IIT Guwahati’s pool of innovators, faculty, and incubation
facilities.
• Under the agreement, ADIF will provide alliance membership to IITG TIC’s portfolio
startup companies, giving them access to ADIF’s startup toolkit of discounted services,
resources and mentorship opportunities.
• On the other hand, IITG TIC will assist ADIF members through mentoring, market
linkages, pitching support, networking events and acceleration programs.

IITs in News :
• C-DOT, the premier Telecom R&D Centre of the Department of Telecommunications
(DoT) and IIT Jodhpur signed an agreement for “Automated Service Management in 5G and
Beyond Networks Using AI”
• Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has signed MoU) with the Indian Institute of
Technology (IIT) Kanpur
• Lightstorm signed with IIT Madras to launch employment skilling initiative
• SJVN partners with IIT-Patna to improve tunneling project performance
• Canara Bank and SINE of IIT Bombay Partners to Empower Start-ups Across India
• IIM Mumbai and Starburst collaborate to boost aerospace, defence
startups
• IIT Madras hosts the 6th Shaastra Rapid FIDE Rated Chess Tournament
• Starburst Accelerator SARL partners with IIT Madras to establish €100 million startup hub
• IIT Madras develops customisable ‘Electric Standing Wheelchair’
• Indian Navy & IIT Kharagpur signed a MoU to drive innovation through research
partnership
• Max India’s subsidiary partners with IIT Delhi for senior citizen care.

Ques : Which was the first Small Finance Bank to get a license from RBI?
RBI से लाइसेंस प्राप्त करने र्ाला पहला लघु क्रर्त्त बैंक कौन सा था?
(a) AU Small Finance Bank Limited / एयू स्मॉल फाइनेंस बैंक मलममटे ड
(b) Capital Small Finance Bank Limited / कैमपटल स्मॉल फाइनेंस बैंक मलममटे ड
(c) Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited / इक्सिटास स्मॉल फाइनेंस बैंक मलममटे ड
(d) Shivalik Small Finance Bank / मिवामलक स्मॉल फाइनेंस बैंक
(e) None of the above / उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीं
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed the Small Finance Banks (SFB) to apply for
Universal Bank licenses as per the on tap licensing norms of the RBI.
• The SFBs can apply for a universal bank license after fulfilling the norms laid by the RBI.
RBI Criteria for SFB to become a Universal Bank –
• A minimum five-year satisfactory performance track record
• Eligible SFBs need to have a minimum net worth of Rs 1,000 crore as at the end of the
previous quarter and should meet the prescribed CRAR requirements for SFBs
• The SFBs aspiring to become a universal bank needs to have scheduled status with a
satisfactory track record of performance for a minimum period of five years.
• Also, the shares of the bank should have been listed on a recognised stock exchange.
• Further, these SFBs also need to have a net profit in the last two financial years besides
having gross non-performing assets (GNPA) and net non-performing assets (NNPA) of less
than or equal to three percent and one percent respectively in the last two financial years.

About Universal Bank :
• The Universal Bank is a type of financial institution which provides all types of financial
service under one roof to all types of customers.
• It provides retail banking (focussed on individual customers), wholesale banking (focused
on companies and government) and investment banking.
• It is different from differentiated or Niche Banks as they function in a niche segment.
• A niche is defined as a small target group which has a specialised needs/requirement.
• The differentiation could be on account of the area of operations, its product profile or
scope of activities.
About Small Finance Bank :

• Raghuram Rajan headed the “High-Level Committee on Financial Sector Reforms” in its
2008 report titled “A Hundred Small Steps” and recommended the setting up of a Small
Finance Bank to promote financial inclusion.
• The first Small Finance Bank to be set up in India was the Capital Small Finance Bank
(earlier Capital Local Area Bank).
• The Capital Small Finance Bank started its banking operation in April 2016.

Ques : Indian Historical Records Commission established in which year ?
भारतीय ऐक्रतहाक्रसक अक्रभलेख आयोग की स्थापना क्रकस र्िव में हुई?
(a) 1945
(b) 1914
(c) 1919
(d) 1957
(e) 1908
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
About Indian Historical Records Commission (IHRC):
• The Indian Historical Records Commission (IHRC), is an apex advisory body on archival
matters.
• The IHRC serves as a pan-India forum of creators, custodians and users of records to advise
the Government of India on the management of records and their use for historical research.
• IHRC was established in the year 1919.
• The IHRC is indeed overseen by the Union Minister of Culture.

Recently in news :
• The Indian Historical Records Commission (IHRC) has adopted a new logo and motto.
• These were selected from the 436 entries received in the online competition organised by
the IHRC on MyGov portal.
• The winning logo and motto of the IHRC were designed by Shaurya Pratap Singh of Delhi.
• The logo shape resembles the lotus petals, representing the resilient nodal institution for
maintaining historical records.
• The Sarnath pillar in the middle of the logo is reminiscent of India’s ancient past, while the
brown colour theme emphasizes the IHRC’s mission of preserving, studying, and honouring
India’s historical records.
• Motto: “Yatra Bhavishyatah Itihaas Rakshitah” (Where history is preserved for the future)

Ques : India’s Largest Climate Clock Unveiled in __.
भारत की सबसे बडी िलर्ायु घडी का ____ में अनार्रण क्रकया गया
(a) Bengaluru / बेंगलुरु

(b) New Delhi / नई मदल्ली
(c) Chennai / चेन्नई
(d) Greater Noida / ग्रेटर नोएडा
(e) Thiruvananthapuram / मतरुवनंतपुरम
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• In celebration of Earth Day, the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) recently
unveiled India’s largest Climate Clock at its headquarters in New Delhi.
• This initiative underscores CSIR’s commitment to raising awareness about climate change
and its adverse impacts
• Addressing the gathering, Dr N Kalaiselvi, DG-CSIR, said that Earth Day is a reminder for
us to protect the environment.
About CSIR :
• HQ : New Delhi
• Director general : N. Kalaiselvi

Ques : CRISIL ESG Ratings Gets _ nod to Offer ESG ratings.
क्रिक्रसल ईएसिी रे क्रटं ग्स को ईएसिी रे क्रटं ग पेश करने के क्रलए ____ की मंिूरी क्रमल गई है
(a) NABARD / नाबाडड

(b) RBI / आरबीआई
(c) PFRDA / पीएफआरडीए
(d) SEBI / सेबी
(e) SIDBI / मसडबी
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved CRISIL ESG Ratings &
Analytics Limited (CRISIL ESG Ratings) as a Category 1 provider of Environmental, Social
and Governance (ESG) ratings.
• In 2023, SEBI notified the amendment in the SEBI (Credit Rating Agencies) Regulations,
1999 to include provisions on ESG Rating Providers (ERPs).
• CRISIL Limited launched ESG ‘scoring’ business in 2021 and expanded coverage from 225
to around 1,000 companies across 65 sectors.
About SEBI :
• Established : April 12, 1988 (Uday Kotak committee)
• Under the Act : Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992
• Headquarter : Mumbai
• Chairman : Madhabi Puri Buch

Ques : Which bank has launched two innovative credit cards ?
क्रकस बैंक ने दो नर्ीन िेक्रिट कािव लॉन्च क्रकए हैं?
(a) AU Small Finance Bank Limited / एयू स्मॉल फाइनेंस बैंक मलममटे ड
(b) Capital Small Finance Bank Limited / कैमपटल स्मॉल फाइनेंस बैंक मलममटे ड
(c) Fincare Small Finance Bank Limited / मफनकेयर स्मॉल फाइनेंस बैंक मलममटे ड
(d) Shivalik Small Finance Bank / मिवामलक स्मॉल फाइनेंस बैंक
(e) Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited / इक्सिटास स्मॉल फाइनेंस बैंक मलममटे ड
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• AU SFB launches multiple products like credit cards with exclusive features
• Among the latest offerings are two innovative credit cards: the AU SPONT Rupay Credit
Card and Secured Credit Card – NOMO (No Missing Out), developed in collaboration with
NPCI and VISA, respectively.
• The NOMO Credit Card marks AU SFB’s debut into the realm of secured credit cards,
backed by a fixed deposit.
• Additionally, AU SFB has unveiled the AU 0101 Business App, designed to offer
customized solutions for proprietorships and MSMEs, alongside AU0101 Version 2.0,
engineered to provide customers with an enhanced mobile banking experience, complete with
exciting new features.
• First time in Indian banking industry, AU SFB has also launched ATM Insurance, for the
convenience of customers to buy insurance through AU SFB’s ATMs with their debit card.
• AU SFB have also launched WhatsApp Insurance where customer will get policy instantly
using WhatsApp platform.

Ques : which port is operated as India's first transshipment hub ?
कौन सा बंदरगाह भारत के पहले ट् ांसक्रशपमेंट हब के रूप में संचाक्रलत है ?
(a) Mormugao / मोरमुगाओ

(b) Cochin / कोचीन
(c) Kandla / कांडला
(d) Ennore / एन्नोर
(e) Vizhinjam / मवम ंजम
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• The Centre has given sanction to Adani’s Vizhinjam Port in Kerala to operate as a
transshipment port -- a first for the country.
• A transshipment port is a crucial hub where cargo is transferred from one big vessel to
several smaller ones before they reach the final port of discharge.
• Approximately 75 per cent of India’s transshipment cargo is currently processed at ports

overseas, with destinations such as Colombo, Singapore, and Klang handling about 85
percent of this cargo.
• In December 2015, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) initiated the
international transshipment project in Vizhinjam, Kerala.
• Originally targeted for completion within four years by 2019, the Rs 7,700 crore deep water
seaport project is now anticipated to commence operations within the current financial year.

Ques : What will India’s e-commerce position be according to Invest India by 2030?
इिेस्ट इं क्रिया के अनुसार 2030 तक भारत की ई-कॉमसव न्वस्थक्रत क्या होगी?
(a) 1st
(b) 2nd
(c) 3rd
(d) 4th
(e) 5th
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• India’s Ecommerce Market will be World’s Third Largest by 2030.
• Invest India has forecasted a bright future for India's e-commerce industry, predicting a
massive surge to $325 billion by 2030.
• According to Invest India, India has the world's second-largest internet user base, with a
whopping 881 million users. India is in a good position to become the third-largest online
retail market by 2030.
• Invest India highlights the rising internet penetration, with an expected 87% of Indian
households having internet access by 2025. Mobile internet usage is particularly strong, with
a significant increase in access duration.
• India's incredibly affordable data plans are a major driver, bringing more people online and
fueling e-commerce adoption.
E-commerce :
• Electronic commerce, also known as e-commerce, is the process of buying and selling
goods and services, and exchanging funds and data using the internet.
Type of e-commerce transactions exist:

• Business-to-business (B2B)
• Business-to-consumer (B2C)
• Consumer-to-consumer
• Consumer-to-business

Ques : The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed every year on which
day?
कायवस्थल पर सुरक्षा और स्वास्थ्य के क्रलए क्रर्श्व क्रदर्स हर साल क्रकस क्रदन मनाया िाता है ?
(a) 27 April
(b) 28 April
(c) 29 April
(d) 30 April
(e) 26 April
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed every year on 28 April.
• This day is dedicated to preventing work-related accidents and diseases. It is a global

commitment to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for all workers.
• It is now an opportunity for workers, employers, and governments to come together and
commit to taking steps towards creating safer workplaces.
• This day was first observed in 2003 to raise awareness about the toll that work-related
accidents and diseases were taking on workers’ lives. The day was established on a date
coinciding with the International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers.

Important days :
• 1st April : Utkal Diwas 2024 also known as Odisha Day or Utkala Dibasa
• 2nd April : World Autism Awareness Day ( Theme : Empowering Autistic Voices )
• 2nd April : International Children’s Book Day 2024 ( Theme : Cross the Seas on the Wing
of your Imagination)
• 3rd April : Independent Artist Day
• 3 April 2024 : 260th Raising Day of the Army Medical Corps (AMC)
• 4th April : International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action ( Theme :
Protecting Lives, Building Peace)
• 5th April : National Maritime Day (Theme : Navigating the future: safety first!)
• 5th April : International Day of Conscience (Theme : Promoting the Culture of Peace with
Love and Conscience)
6th April : National Handmade Day 2024
• 6th April : International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
• 7th April : World Health Day
• 10th April : World Homeopathy Day ( Theme : Homeoparivar : One Health, One Family )
• 11th April : National Safe Motherhood Day
• 11th April : National pet day (Don't shop! Adopt!)
• 12 April : International Day of Human Space Flight
Encouraging Scientific
Curiosity
• 13 April : 105th Anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
• 14th April : World Quantum day
• 14th April : Ambedkar jayanti
• 15 April : World Art Day ( Theme : A Garden of Expression: Cultivating Community
Through Art)
• 16 April : Save the Elephant day
• 16th April : World Voice Day ( Theme : Resonate. Educate. Celebrate! )
• 17 April : World Hemophilia day ( Theme 2024 : Equitable access for all: recognizing all
bleeding disorders.)
• 18 April : World heritage day ( Theme : Disasters & Conflicts Through the Lens of the
Venice Charter )
• 20 April : Volunteer recognition day
• 22 April : World Earth Day (Theme : Planet vs. Plastics)
• 21 April : World Creativity and Innovation Day
• 21 April : National Civil Service Day
• 23 April : World Table Tennis Day
• 23 April : UN English Language Day 2024
• 24-30 April : World Immunization Week ( Theme : Humanly Possible )
• 24 April : National Panchayati Raj Day
• • 24 April : International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
• 25 April : World Malaria Day
• 26 April : International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
• 27 April ( last Saturday of April ) : World Veterinary Day ( Theme : Veterinarians are
essential health workers)

Ques : International Dance Day or World Dance Day is celebrated every year on which
day?
अंतरावष्ट््ीय नृत्य क्रदर्स या क्रर्श्व नृत्य क्रदर्स प्रत्येक र्िव क्रकस क्रदन मनाया िाता है ?
(a) 27 April
(b) 28 April
(c) 29 April
(d) 30 April
(e) 26 April
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• Every year April 29th is celebrated as International Dance Day also known as World Dance
Day.
• International Dance Day or World Dance Day celebration for those who can see the value
and importance of dance.
• It was established by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI),
UNESCO's main partner for the performing arts.
• International Dance Day was created to celebrate dance as an art form and to promote its
importance worldwide.
• The date was chosen to commemorate the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre, a French
dancer and ballet master often credited as the creator of modern ballet.
• The first International Day of Dance was celebrated in 1982.
• Since then, it has grown into a global celebration with events organised by dance
communities, schools, companies and organisations around the world.

Ques : FSIB is headed by former Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)
Secretary Bhanu Pratap Sharma. In FSIB , F stands for ?
एफएसआईबी का नेतृत्व कार्मिक और प्रर्िक्षण र्िभाग (डीओपीटी) के पूिि सर्िि भानु प्रताप
िमाि करते हैं। एफएसआईबी में, एफ का मतलब है?
(a) Financial
(b) Fintech
(c) Facility
(d) Former
(e) Finance
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
About FSIB :
• FSIB stands for Financial Services Institutional Board (FSIB).
• FSIB is headed by former Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Secretary Bhanu
Pratap Sharma.
• The final decision on the FSIB recommendation would be taken by the Appointments
Committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• Other members of the headhunter are Animesh Chauhan, former chairman and MD of
erstwhile Oriental Bank of Commerce, RBI's former executive director Deepak Singhal, and
Shailendra Bhandari, ex-MD of erstwhile ING Vysya Bank.

Recently in news :
• The Financial Services Institutional Board (FSIB), responsible for appointing directors to
state-owned banks and financial institutions, has recommended Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh
for the role of Managing Director (MD) at State Bank of India (SBI) and Asheesh Pandey for
the position of Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Indian Bank.
• Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh is currently serving as the Deputy Managing Director (Retail-
Personal Banking & Real Estate) at SBI.
• Asheesh Pandey, currently an executive director at Bank of Maharashtra (BoM), will

succeed Shanti Lal Jain upon his superannuation.
About SBI :
• Established : 1 July 1955
• Chairman : Dinesh Kumar Khara
• CFO : Kameshwar Rao Kodavanti
About Indian Bank :

• Established : 15 August 1907
• Headquarters : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Ques : Tata Motors has tied up with which bank to offer financing solutions to its
commercial vehicle customers and dealerships?
टाटा मोटसि ने अपने िार्णज्यिक िाहन ग्राहकोों और डीलरर्िप को र्ित्तपोषण समाधान प्रदान
करने के र्लए र्कस बैंक के साथ समझौता र्कया है?
(a) South Indian Bank / साउथ इं डियन बैंक

(c) Dhanalakshmi Bank / धनलक्ष्मी बैंक
(d) Karnataka Bank / कनााटक बैंक
(e) Karur Vyasya Bank / करूर व्यास बैंक
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• Tata Motors has tied up with South Indian Bank to offer financing solutions to its
commercial vehicle customers and dealerships.
• Objective – To empower fleet owners and dealerships to achieve their business goals.
• As part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), South Indian Bank will offer
financing solutions across the auto major’s entire commercial vehicle portfolio.

Recently signed banking agreements :
• NABARD has partnered with Reserve Bank’s arm RBIH to make a system which will
enable faster processing of agricultural loans
• Razorpay and Airtel Payments Bank Introduce UPI Switch
• Indian Bank has signed an agreement with Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd. (TPSSL).
• South Indian Bank has signed an MoU with Ashok Leyland Limited
• The Small Industries Development Bank of India(SIDBI) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Jeevika, Bihar State Rural Livelihoods Mission (SRLM) and
UMED, Maharashtra-SRLM.
• J&K Bank partnered with Paymart India to launch virtual ATM Facility
• SIDBI partners fintech platform KarmaLife for micro loans to gig workers
• Central Bank of India partners with Veefin Solutions
• Suryoday Small Finance Bank with Magma HDI General Insurance
• Standard Chartered Bank with Star Health & Allied Insurance
• Saraswat Cooperative Bank with Life Insurance Corporation of India
• AU Small Finance Bank with Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
• State Bank of Sikkim with SBI Life Insurance
• Karnataka Bank with HDFC Life
• Ujjivan Small Finance Bank with ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
• NKGSB Co-operative bank with HDFC Life Insurance Company
• ESAF Small Finance Bank with Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance Company

Ques : Which country has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to G7
Outreach session ?
र्कस दे ि ने भारतीय प्रधान मोंत्री नरें द्र मोदी को G7 आउटरीि सत्र में आमोंर्त्रत र्कया है?
(a) Spain / स्पेन

(b) Italy / इटली
(c) Brazil / ब्राजील
(d) UK / यूके
(e) None of these / इनमें से कोई नहीं
Answer : Option B

Explanation :
• Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to
the Group of Seven (G7) Outreach session.
• Group of Seven (G7) Outreach session to be held in Borgo Egnazia, Apulia, Italy, from 13
to 15 June 2024. The 2024 G7 presidency is with Italy.
• The host country of the G7 has the right to invite important non-member countries and
international organisations to take part in the annual summit meeting of the group.
• These meetings in which the member countries of G7 and the invited non-members
participate are called the “Outreach Sessions”.
• The first Indian prime minister to get an invitation to participate in the G7 Outreach session
was Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2003. France was, at the time, the host of the G7.
• Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has attended five such meetings. Prime Minister Narendra
Modi has attended the G7 outreach session in 2019,2021,2022,2023 (four times). The 2020
G7 summit to be hosted by the US was cancelled due to the Covid.
• The G7 is an informal group of seven most industalised democratic countries which has no
permanent secretariat of its own . The G7 was created on the initiative of France to discuss
the crisis due to the sudden increase in crude petroleum oils by Arab countries in 1973.
• Initially, the group started as G6 with six members- France, the United States of America,
the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Italy.
• In 1976, it became G7, with Canada becoming its seventh member.
• In 1997, it became G8 with the inclusion of Russia. However, Russia was later expelled
from the group in 2014 after it annexed the Crimea region of Ukraine. After the expulsion of
Russia, the group was again renamed G 7.
• Italy currently holds the G7 presidency and will host the 50th G7 Summit in Apulia from
June 13 to 15, 2024.

Ques : which of the following company launched India’s first upgradable ATM that can
be transformed into a high-performance Cash Recycling Machine (CRM) at any point
of time?
र्नम्नर्लज्यित में से र्कस कोंपनी ने भारत का पहला अपग्रेडेबल एटीएम लॉन्च र्कया, र्िसे र्कसी
भी समय उच्च–प्रदििन िाली कैि रीसाइज्यलोंग मिीन (सीआरएम) में बदला िा सकता है ?
(a) GRG Banking Equipment Co. Ltd.

(b) Fujitsu Ltd.
(c) HESS Cash Systems GmbH & Co KG
(d) OKI Electric Industry Co. Ltd.
(e) Hitachi Payment Services
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• Hitachi Payment Services has launched an upgradable ATM machine in India. These ATMs
can be upgraded to a Cash Recycling Machine (CRM) at any time.
• Manufactured under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, these ATMs offer flexibility and
efficiency to banks. Hitachi Payment Services claims that this is the first upgradable ATM in
India.
• Out of the current 2,64,000 ATMs/CRMs currently operational in India, Hitachi manages
over 76,000. The company estimates a potential market of around 1,00,000 upgradable ATMs
in the next eight years
• Currently banks offer round-the-clock cash withdrawal and cash deposit services at their
branches through these cash recycling machines (or CRMs), while at offsite locations, banks
typically offer only 24 X 7 cash withdrawal services through ATMs.
• With this launch, Hitachi Payment Services aims to increase access to a wide range of
banking service and promote financial inclusion in the areas which have low banking
penetration.
• In view of the recent announcement by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to enable UPI for cash
deposit facility, this new-age solution is designed to support UPI based cash withdrawal and
cash deposit as well.

Recent Facilities Launched in Banking & Insurance Sector
• AU Small Finance Bank Limited launched two innovative credit cards : AU SPONT Rupay
Credit Card and Secured Credit Card – NOMO (No Missing Out)
• PhonePe’s Indus Appstore has launched its voice search feature, in 10 Indian languages .
• BharatPe launched BharatPe One, an all-in-one payment product that integrates POS (point
of sale), QR code, and speaker into one device.
• SBI card Launches its First Travel-Focused Core Credit Card 'MILES' offering travel
benefits
• Shriram Finance Limited. (SFL) introduced a digital fixed deposit (DFD) scheme through
the Shriram One App and website.
• Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited launched ABHFL-Finverse
• Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC launches MyMutualFundGPT
• SBI Life Launches IdeationX
• Axis Bank & Shoppers Stop Launched a New Co-branded Credit Card “Axis Bank
Shoppers Stop Credit Card”.
• BharatPe to launch a new app called ‘ZeroPe’ , an app designed for medical loans.
• HDFC ERGO General Insurance has launched Paws n Claws insurance policy.
• Bandhan Mutual Fund launched Bandhan Innovation Fund
• Canara Bank unveiled a series of new products Canara UPI 123PAY ASI, Canara HRMS
Mobile App for Staff, Canara Angel, Canara Heal
• Tata AIA unveils payment solution system on WhatsApp
• India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has introduced the Aadhaar ATM service facility
• Axis Bank launches Digital US Dollar Fixed Deposits for NRIs at GIFT City
• Airtel Payments Bank partners with Noise and Mastercard to unveil ‘A New Way To Pay’
• Bank of Baroda launched BoB Earth Green Term Deposit Scheme with 7.15% interest
• IndusInd Bank introduced Indus PayWear, a new wearable payment solution, available on
Mastercard.
• Federal Bank launched a RuPay smart key chain called ‘Flash Pay’ for contactless NCMC
payments

Ques : Which country has recently introduced a new drone “Kamikaze”?
हाल ही में र्कस दे ि ने नया डर ोन “कार्मकेज़” पेि र्कया है?
(a) Iran / ईरान

(b) Israel / इजराइल
(c) Japan / जापान
(d) USA / यूएसए
(e) China / चीन
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has introduced a new “Kamikaze
drone” resembling Russia’s Lancet drone.
• According to the state Tasnim news agency, the new Iranian drone — which has not yet
been publicly named — is similar to the Russian Zala Lancet drone, which was first produced
in 2020.
• The Iranian drone, akin to the Lancet, boasts flight durations of 30 to 60 minutes and can
carry payloads ranging from 3 to 6 kg, covering distances of up to 40 km.
• Equipped with electro-optical systems and a built-in warhead, it’s optimized for combating
ambushes.
About Iran :
• Capital – Tehran
• Currency – Rial
• President – Ebrahim Raisi

Ques : Who has been appointed as the new Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Jawahar
Lal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)?
ििाहर लाल नेहरू पोटि अथॉररटी (िेएनपीए) के नए मुख्य सतकिता अर्धकारी (सीिीओ) के
रूप में र्कसे र्नयुक्त र्कया गया है ?
(a) Rajendra Prasad Goyal / राजेंद्र प्रसाद गोयल

(b) Manish Prasad / मनीष प्रसाद
(c) Pramod Sharma / प्रमोद शमाा
(d) Meenesh Shah / मीनेश शाह
(e) Manoj Kumar / मनोज कुमार
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Manoj Kumar has been appointed as new Chief
Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Jawahar Lal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA).
• He has been appointed as CVO of JNPA for an initial period of three years from the date of
assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
• He is IRS officer of 2003-batch. With his new assignment, Kumar will replace Vidyadhar A
Malegaonkar (IRTS), who is presently serving as CVO of JNPA.

Ques : Who has taken charge as the Presiding Officer of the Securities Appellate
Tribunal?
प्रर्तभूर्त अपीलीय न्यायार्धकरण के पीठासीन अर्धकारी के रूप में र्कसने कायिभार सोंभाला
है?
(a) Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde / जक्सिस शरद अरड ंद बोबडे

(b) Justice Dinesh Kumar / न्यायमूडता डदनेश कुमार
(c) Justice Uday Lalit / जक्सिस उदय लडलत
(d) Justice N. V. Ramana / जक्सिस एन ी रमना
(e) Justice Ranjan Gogoi / जक्सिस रं जन गोगोई
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• Retired Justice Dinesh Kumar took charge as the Presiding Officer of the Securities
Appellate Tribunal (SAT) for a four-year term.
• Before taking over as the presiding officer of SAT, Justice Dinesh Kumar was the chief
justice of the Karnataka High Court. He retired from the post in February 2024.
• The SAT has been functioning without a presiding officer for the last four months, as the
last presiding officer, Justice Tarun Aggarwal, retired in December 2023.
• Dheeraj Bhatnagar also took charge as the technical member of the tribunal. He has been
appointed for a term of four years or till he reaches the age of 67, whichever is earlier.
Dheeraj Bhatnagar retired as principal chief commissioner of Income Tax Delhi.
Recent Appointment in different departments :

• Narpat Singh (IRTS) : Railway Adviser in the High Commission of India, Dhaka,
Bangladesh
• Narsingh Yadav : chairman of the Wrestling Federation of India’s Athletes’ Commission
• Nidhi S Jain : Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Cotton Corporation of India Limited
(CCI).
• Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) : Professor Naima Khatoon
• Secretary of the Department of Posts : Vandita Kaul (replace Vineet Pandey)
• National Judicial Academy (NJC) Bhopal : Justice Aniruddha Bose
• As a Member of University Grants Commission (UGC) : Sachidananda Mohanty
• As member of 16th Finance Commission : Manoj Panda
• National women’s hockey coach : Harendra Singh (replace Janneke Schopman)
• Head of committee to protect Delhi’s forests : Justice Najmi Waziri

Ques : Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) was recently granted
‘Navratna’ status by the Department of Public Enterprises. With this the total number
of Navratna PSEs has become __.
भारतीय निीकरणीय ऊिाि र्िकास एिेंसी (आईआरईडीए) को हाल ही में सािििर्नक उद्यम
र्िभाग द्वारा ‘निरत्न‘ का दिाि र्दया गया। इसके साथ ही निरत्न सािििर्नक उपक्रमोों की कुल
सोंख्या __ हो गई है।
(a) 15
(b) 16
(c) 7
(d) 9
(e) 17
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) was granted ‘Navratna’ status by
the Department of Public Enterprises.
• The Indian government grants Navratna status to premier public sector undertakings
(PSUs), empowering them to execute significant investments of up to ₹1,000 crore without
requiring approval from the central authority.
• These firms are permitted to allocate up to 30 per cent of their net worth annually, provided
it remains under ₹1,000 crore. Additionally, they have the option to participate in joint
ventures, forge partnerships, and set up overseas subsidiaries.
• This takes the total number of navratna PSEs to 17.
• IREDA is a Non-Banking Financial Institution engaged in promoting, developing and

extending financial assistance for setting up projects relating to new and renewable sources of
energy.

About Navratna Company
• A Navratna company is a public sector undertaking in India that has been granted Navratna
status.
• These companies play a significant role in the nation's economy and hold a prestigious
position compared to other PSUs, both domestically and globally.
• Once designated as Navratna, these companies are given authority in areas such as capital
expenditure, investment in joint ventures or subsidiaries and human resources management.
About IREDA :
• Established: March 1987
• Headquarters : New Delhi, India
• Chairman & MD : Pradip Kumar Das
• IREDA is an Indian public sector enterprise which provides financial assistance and other
services to projects related to renewable sources of energy and energy
efficiency/conservation.
• The company offers financial assistance to projects that produce electricity using fresh and
sustainable sources.
• The government holds a 75% ownership stake in the company.

Ques : Which media company’s AI news anchor Sana has won the International News
Media Association (INMA)’s 2024 Global Media Award for AI-led newsroom
transformation?
र्कस मीर्डया कोंपनी की AI न्यूज़ एों कर सना ने AI के नेतृत्व िाले न्यूज़रूम पररितिन के र्लए
इों टरनेिनल न्यूज़ मीर्डया एसोर्सएिन (INMA) का 2024 ग्लोबल मीर्डया अिाडि िीता है ?
(a) Hindustan Times

(b) India Today
(c) The Hindu
(d) Indian Express
(e) DD news
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• India Today Group’s AI news anchor, Sana has won the International News Media
Association (INMA)’s 2024 Global Media Award for AI-led newsroom transformation.
• India Today Group has been selected as the best in South Asia for ‘AI-led newsroom
transformation’.
• The company’s human-collaborative AI anchor, Sana, won first place among national
brands for the ‘best use of AI in customer-facing products’.
• The India Today Group introduced India’s First AI Anchor, Sana, in March 2023.
• Sana boasts a diverse set of capabilities, excelling in multilingual communication with
virtually no learning curve.
• Notably, it seamlessly transitions across a spectrum of topics and formats without
succumbing to fatigue, thus addressing the dynamic demands of our newsroom.
• The awards ceremony was held at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

• Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award : Randeep Hooda
Limited (HAL)
Chairman Ratan Tata
Dr. Karthik Kommuri

Ques : In which year European Union established ?
यूरोपीय सोंघ की स्थापना र्कस िषि हुई?
(a) 1985
(b) 1990
(c) 1993
(d) 1980
(e) 1965
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
About European Union :

• Headquarters : Brussels , Belgium
• President of the European Council : Charles Michel
• President of the Commission : Ursula von der Leyen
• Members : 27

Recently in news :
• The European Commission has introduced a new Schengen visa regime for Indian
nationals, offering multi-year visas for up to 5 years.
• This change is expected to boost outbound travel from India to European destinations.
• The new visa rules reflect strengthened relations between the European Union (EU) and
India under the EU-India Common Agenda on Migration and Mobility.
• the European Commission adopted the new "cascade" regime for the application of the
Schengen visa for Indian nationals.
• This regime allows Indian nationals in India easier access to Schengen visas with multi-year
validity.
• Indian nationals can be issued long-term, multi-entry Schengen visas valid for two years
after obtaining and lawfully using two visas within the previous three years.
• Following a successful two-year visa, a five-year visa may be issued, provided the passport
has sufficient validity.
• The EU states covered by Schengen area are, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg,
Hungary, Malta, The Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia,
Finland and Sweden.

Ques : Ayushman Bharat Diwas is celebrated annually on which day in India?
भारत में प्रर्तिषि र्कस र्दन आयुष्मान भारत र्दिस मनाया िाता है?
(a) 30 April
(b) 29 April
(c) 28 April
(d) 27 April
(e) 26 April
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• Ayushman Bharat Diwas is celebrated annually on 30 April in India to raise awareness of

the objectives of the government’s Ayushman Bharat Yojana.
• The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) is also known as the Ayushman Bharat
Yojana.
• It is a healthcare scheme launched by the Indian government to provide affordable and

accessible healthcare to about 50 crore people who are economically disadvantaged.
• The government introduced Ayushman Bharat Yojana scheme after it saw the problem of
many people facing difficulties in accessing essential medical care due to financial
constraints.
• Under this scheme, the government will provide medical expenses of up to Rs 5 lakh
annually to people who are financially backward.
History of Ayushman Bharat Diwas :

• The Ayushman Bharat Yojana (PM-JAY) is a healthcare scheme launched by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi in 2018. • Under this scheme, free health insurance of Rs 5 lakh is
provided to more than 10.74 crore poor and vulnerable families every year under the PM-
JAY scheme.
• Through this scheme, the government provides three days of pre-hospitalization and 15
days of pre-hospitalization care to the patients.

Important days :
Curiosity
Through Art)
Venice Charter )
• 28 April : The world day for Safety and health at work
• 29 April : International Dance Day also known as World Dance Day
Ques : Dhiraj Bommadevara belongs to which sport?
धीरि बोम्मदे िरा र्कस िेल से सोंबोंर्धत हैं ?
(a) Tennis / टे डनस

(b) Shotput / गोला फेंक
(c) Badminton / बैिडमंटन
(d) Wushu / ुशु
(e) Archery / तीरं दाजी
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• Indian men’s team bag historic gold in archery after 14 years
• The Indian men’s recurve team has won a historic gold medal at the Archery World Cup
Stage-1 by defeating the world-champion South Korean team for the first time ever.
• The gold medal ended a 14-year gold medal drought at the men’s recurve team event at the
Archery World Cup.
• The Indian men’s recurve team of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai and Pravin Jadhav
defeated the World no.1 ranked South Korean team in the final.
• The Indian team defeated South Korea’s team consisting of World and Asian Games
champions Lee Wooseok and Olympic champions Kim Je Deok and Kim Woojin 5-1 (57-57,
57-55, 55-53) to win a gold medal after 14 years.
• India finished the Archery World Cup Stage 1 in Shanghai with eight medals – five gold,
two silvers and one bronze. This is India’s highest medal tally at any single edition of an
archery World Cup.

Ques : Which state government will establish cyber police stations in 57 districts in the
state after the parliamentary elections?
कौन सी राि सरकार सोंसदीय िुनाि के बाद राि के 57 र्िलोों में साइबर पुर्लस स्टे िन
स्थार्पत करे गी?
(a) Uttar Pradesh / उत्तर प्रदे श

(b) Gujarat / गुजरात
(c) Rajasthan / राजस्थान
(d) Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र
(e) Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदे श
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• The Uttar Pradesh government is to establish cyber police stations in 57 districts after the
parliamentary polls with each cyber police station having 25 posts for officers and
employees.
• The state government plans to create a total of 1,425 posts in the designated 57 police
stations across the state.
• The state government, in response to the rising incidents of cybercrime nationally and
globally, has decided to establish cyber police stations across all 75 districts of the state.
• While cyber stations are already operational in 18 divisions, the remaining 57 districts will
also get such stations following the Lok Sabha elections.
About Uttar Pradesh :

• Capital – Lucknow
• Chief Minister – Yogi Adityanath
• Governor – Anandiben Patel

Ques : Who has won the singles title of the 2024 Batch Open Challenger Squash title?
2024 बैि ओपन िैलेंिर स्क्वैि ज्यिताब का एकल ज्यिताब र्कसने िीता है ?
(a) Dipika Pallikal Karthik / दीडपका पल्लीकल काडताक

(b) Velavan Senthilkumar / ेला न सेंडथलकुमार
(c) Saurav Ghosal / सौर घोषाल
(d) Andes Ling / एं िीज़ डलंग
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• National men’s Squash champion Velavan Senthilkumar defeated Melvil Scianimanico of

France to win the Batch Open Challenger Squash.
• This was the eighth PSA (Professional Squash Association) title for the US-based Indian
Velavan Senthilkumar.
• The Batch Open was organised by the world squash governing body Professional Squash
Association with the host French Squash Federation at Jeu de Paume, Paris, France, from 24-
28 April 2024.
• Earlier in the semifinal, Senthilkumar defeated Hong Kong’s Andes Ling to set the title
clash with Melvil Scianimanico.
• Squash is a court game that is not very popular in India. The game of Squash is also not an
Olympic sport. However, the International Olympic Committee has decided to introduce
Squash in the Los Angeles Summer Olympics 2028 for the first time.

Ques : ____ partners with HCLSoftware for Digital Transformation
____ ने डिडिटल परिवर्तन के डलए एचसीएलसॉफ्टवेयि के साथ साझेदािी की
(a) Canara Bank / केनरा बैंक

(b) State Bank of India / भारतीय स्टे ट बैंक
(c) HDFC Bank / एचडीएफसी बैंक
(d) UCO Bank / यूको बैंक
(e) Axis Bank / एक्सिस बैंक
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• The State Bank of India (SBI) has entered into a five-year agreement with HCLSoftware to
digitally transform its customer interaction framework by utilising the HCL Unica platform.
• It will provide hyper-personalised communication across the SBI’s diverse digital

marketing channels while adhering to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA).
About State Bank of India (SBI):

• HQ : Mumbai, Maharashtra
• MDs : CS Setty, Ashwini Kumar Tiwari, Alok Kumar Choudhary & Vinay M. Tonse

• ESAF Small Finance Bank with Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance Company >

Ques : REC Limited Secured JPY ____ Green Loan from SACE, Italian Export Credit
Agency.
REC डलडिटे ि ने SACE, इटाडलयन एक्सपोटत क्रेडिट एिेंसी से JPY ____ का हरिर् ऋण प्राप्त
डकया
(a) 60.5 Billion

(b) 60.8 Billion
(c) 70.5 Billion
(d) 65.5 Billion
(e) 65.2 Billion
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• REC Limited has secured a green loan of Japanese Yen (JPY) 60.536 (~Rs 3250 crore)
from SACE, an Italian export credit agency, to finance green projects in India.
• The green facility benefits from an 80% guarantee by SACE under the “Green Push
Strategy” initiative.
• The green loan witnessed the participation of various banks across Asia, the United States
of America(USA) and Europe. This includes Bank of America, Citi Bank, and KfW IPEX-
bank.
About REC Limited :

• HQ : Gurugram, Haryana
• CMD : Vivek Kumar Dewangan

Ques : Who has been named the regional winner for the Middle East and North Africa
(MENA) in the 2024 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards?
2024 कैम्ब्रिि सिडपतर् डिक्षक पुिस्काि िें िध्य पूवत औि उत्तिी अफ्रीका (MENA) के डलए
क्षेत्रीय डविेर्ा का नाि डकसे डदया गया है ?
(a) Sonam Wangchuck / सोनम वाांगचुक

(b) Javed Jeffre / जावेद जेफ़्रे
(c) Gina Justus / जीना जस्टस
(d) Dhruv Rathee / ध्रुव राठी
(e) None of these / इनमें से कोई नहीां
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• Sharjah Girls Branch teacher Gina Justus has been named regional winner for the Middle
East and North Africa (MENA) at the 2024 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards.
• Gina Justus is an English High School teacher in Sharjah Girls Branch, United Arab
Emirates (UAE).
• Gina Justus is originally from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Gina Justus has been working
in the UAE since 2005.
• This year's competition saw a record-breaking number of nominations, with more than
14,840 submissions from 141 countries.
• India's Meena Mishra has also been included among the total nine regional winners in this
competition.
• Meena Mishra is a teacher at Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan International School, Mumbai.

• Alejandra Rodriguez ( aged 60 ) : Miss Universe Buenos Aires 2024
• Open Challenger Squash title : Velavan Senthilkumar
• International News Media Association (INMA)’s 2024 Global Media Award : India Today
Group’s AI news anchor, Sana
Limited (HAL)
Chairman Ratan Tata
Dr. Karthik Kommuri

Ques : Who has been awarded the 2024 Goldman Prize from Asia?
एडिया से 2024 गोल्डिैन पुिस्काि से डकसे सम्माडनर् डकया गया है ?

(c) Alok Shukla / आलोक शुक्ला
(e) Vivek Srivastava / वववेक श्रीवास्तव
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• Alok Shukla, convenor of the Chhattisgarh Bachao Andolan and founding member of the
Hasdeo Aranya Bachao Sangharsh Samiti, has been awarded the 2024 Goldman Prize from
Asia.
• Shukla has been declared winner for his efforts to save the forests of Hasdeo Aranya in
Chhattisgarh.
• Alok Shukla led a successful community campaign that saved 445,000 acres of
biodiversity-rich forests from 21 planned coal mines in the central Indian state of
Chhattisgarh.
• In July 2022, the government cancelled the 21 proposed coal mines in Hasdeo Aranya,
whose pristine forests—popularly known as the lungs of Chhattisgarh—are one of the largest
intact forest areas in India.
About Goldman Environmental Prize :
• The Goldman Environmental Prize is awarded by the Goldman Environmental Foundation.

• The Prize was founded by Richard and Rhonda Goldman in 1989.
• It recognises grassroots environmental leaders from six regions — Asia, Africa, Europe,
North America, South and Central America and lastly, islands and island nations.
• The winners are selected by an international jury and awarded $200,000 as prize money.

Ques : Who was appointed as the President of Indian Vaccine Manufacturers
Association (IVMA) in April 2024?
अप्रैल 2024 िें भािर्ीय वैक्सीन डनिातर्ा संघ (IVMA) के अध्यक्ष के रूप िें डकसे डनयुक्त डकया
गया?
(a) Dr. Vasudha Gupta / डॉ वसुधा गुप्ता

(b) Rajiv Kumar / राजीव कुमार
(c) Dixit Joshi / दीवित जोशी
(d) Padma Bhushan / पद्म भूषण
(e) Krishna Ella / कृष्णा एला
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• The Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association (IVMA) announced Krishna M Ella, Co-
Founder and Executive Chairman of Bharat Biotech, as the association’s new president for
two years from April 2024-2026.
• He takes over from Adar C. Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India (SII), who served
as IVMA president from 2019 to 2024.
• Under Dr Ella's leadership, the IVMA aims to fortify collaboration between vaccine
manufacturers, researchers, and policymakers to accelerate the development of new vaccines
and improve production processes.
About IVMA :
• IVMA is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led, and industry-managed
organisation.
• It aims to promote and articulate the views and concerns of the vaccine industry, fostering
an environment conducive to vaccine development and immunisation in India.
• The organisation plays a key role in driving collaboration, research, and public-private
partnerships within the vaccine sector.

• Manoj Kumar : new Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Jawahar Lal Nehru Port Authority
(JNPA)
• Justice Dinesh Kumar : Presiding Officer of the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) for a
four-year term.
Bangladesh
(CCI).

Ques : Which country Lifts Import Restrictions on Trucks and Heavy Vehicles
डकस दे ि ने टर कों औि भािी वाहनों पि आयार् प्रडर्बंध हटा डदया है
(a) Indonesia / इां डोनेवशया

(b) Maldives / मालदीव
(c) Bhutan / भूटान
(d) Mauritius / मॉरीशस
(e) Sri Lanka / श्रीलांका
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• Sri Lanka, amidst a financial crisis stemming from a severe shortage of dollars, has taken a
significant step by partially lifting import
restrictions.
• This move aims to rejuvenate the economy, which has been struggling since March 2020.
• While heavy vehicles like buses, trucks, and tankers are now eligible for import, restrictions
on passenger vehicles, including cars, remain intact.
• Sri Lanka’s economy has shown signs of stabilization in recent months, buoyed by a $2.9
billion IMF bailout, controlled inflation rates, and
strengthened foreign exchange reserves.
About Sri Lanka :

• Capital : Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
• Currency : Sri Lankan Rupee
• President : Ranil Wickremesinghe
• PM : Dinesh Gunawardena

Ques : Which state government has launched a three-day survey of the Nilgiri Tahr ?
डकस िाज्य सिकाि ने नीलडगरि र्हि का र्ीन डदवसीय सवेक्षण िुरू डकया है ?
(a) Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र

(b) Tamil Nadu / तवमलनाडु
(c) Gujarat / गुजरात
(d) Andhra Pradesh / आां ध्र प्रदे श
(e) Telangana / तेलांगाना
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• The government of Tamil Nadu has launched a three-day survey of the Nilgiri Tahr, the
state’s iconic animal.
• This initiative aims to better understand and conserve this endangered species that faces
numerous challenges, including habitat loss and poaching.
• The survey is being carried out in collaboration with renowned organizations such as the
Wildlife Institute of India (WII), the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), and the
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

About Nilgiri Tahr :
• The Nilgiri Tahr is a stunning mountain ungulate that can only be found in the Western
Ghats of India.
• This iconic species is endemic to the southern regions of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, as well as
the Nilgiri Hills and the Eastern Ghats.
• The Nilgiri Tahr, a mountain-dwelling ungulate native to the Western Ghats of India, is
currently listed as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of
Nature (IUCN).
• The Nilgiri Tahr is currently listed as an endangered species by the IUCN and is protected
under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
About IUCN :
• Established in 1948, IUCN has grown to become the world’s largest and most diverse
environmental network.
• Headquarters: Gland, Switzerland.
• IUCN congresses have been instrumental in producing several key international

environmental agreements, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES),
the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and the World Heritage Convention.
About Tamilnadu :
• Capital : Chennai
• CM : Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin
• Governor : R. N. Ravi
• National parks : Indira Gandhi National Park, Mudumalai National Park, Mukurthi National
Park, Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, Guindy National Park, Palani Hills National
Park

Ques : Who has been awarded Lacchu Maharaj Award for the year of 2024?
वर्त 2024 के डलए लच्छू िहािाि पुिस्काि से डकसे सम्माडनर् डकया गया है ?
(a) Rama Vaidyanathan / राम वैद्यनाथन

(b) Rajiv Kumar / राजीव कुमार
(c) Dixit Joshi / दीवित जोशी
(d) Hema Malini / हेमा मावलनी
(e) Krishna Ella / कृष्णा एला
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• Noted Hindi film superstars Hema Malini and Saira Banu as well as other prominent
personalities from the fields of art and culture, will be honoured with the prestigious Pandit
Lacchu Maharaj Award.
• The award will be given on 31 August 2024 at a ceremony in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
• The Lacchu Maharaj Award, Instituted in memory of the famous kathak exponent Lacchu
Maharaj, was not given after 2014. Thus, the Pandit Lacchu Maharaj Ballet Foundation has
decided to honour 10 personalities this year.

About Lacchu Maharaj :
• In the field of art and culture, there are two famous artists who go by the name of Lacchu
Maharaj. One was a famous Kathak dancer, and another was a famous tabla player.
• The Lacchu Maharaj Award has been instituted in honour of the famous Kathak exponent.
Lacchu Maharaj, who was born Baij Nath Prasad in Lucknow in 1907, was a noted classical
Kathak dancer and choreographer. He died in 1978.
• Lacchu Maharaj was the founder and director of the Uttar Pradesh government’s Kathak
Kendra in Lucknow.
He was awarded the Sangeet. Natak Akademi Award in 1957.
• The government of India recognises Kathak as one of eight classical dance forms. The other
classical dance forms are Bharatnatyam(Tamil Nadu), Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh), Odissi
(Odisha), Manipuri (Manipur), Sattriya (Assam), Kuchipudi, and Mohiniyattam from Kerala.
Previously given award in this field :
Dr. Malabika Mitra (2021) : kathak

Prachi Shah (2022) : Kathak, Film actress
Ashim Bandhu Bhattacharya (2023) : kathak
Pandit Rajendra Gangani (2024) : kathak

Ques : Which IIT has unveiled Innovative 3D Printed Dummy Ballot Unit in April
2024?
अप्रैल 2024 िें डकस आईआईटी ने इनोवेडटव 3िी डप्रंटेि ििी बैलेट यूडनट का अनाविण डकया
है?

(b) IIT Delhi / आईआईटी वदल्ली
(d) IIT Indore / आईआईटी इां दौर
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• The Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation Cell (SVEEP) of Kamrup
Election District has partnered with Indian Insitute of Technoloy-Guwahati to develop a
innovative 3D printed dummy ballot unit.
• SVEEP is a programme launched by the Election Commission of India. It aims to educate

and spread awareness among the citizens, electors, and voters regarding the electoral process.
• The inauguration of the dummy ballot unit was held at the IIT Guwahati campus and was
attended by several dignitaries.
• Crafted with the objective of acquainting citizens, particularly new voters, and senior
citizens, with the intricacies of voting procedures, the 3D printed dummy ballot unit aims to
dispel any apprehensions, anxiety or uncertainties associated with the voting process.
• By offering a hands-on experience, the dummy ballot unit endeavours to foster maximum
voter participation.

IITs in News :
• The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) and IIT Guwahati signed MOU to boost
the startup ecosystem in India
startups
• IIT Madras hosts the 6th Shaastra Rapid FIDE Rated Chess Tournament
partnership
• Max India’s subsidiary partners with IIT Delhi for senior citizen care

Ques : India will host the Badminton World Junior Championships 2025 in which city?
भािर् डकस िहि िें बैिडिंटन डवश्व िूडनयि चैंडपयनडिप 2025 की िेिबानी किे गा?

(b) New Delhi / नई वदल्ली
(c) Guwahati / गुवाहाटी
(d) Ahmedabad / अहमदाबाद
(e) Mumbai / मुांबई
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• India will host the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 at the National Centre of
Excellence in Guwahati.
• The 2025 edition in India will mark the return of the BWF Junior World Championships to
the country for the first time since 2008 when Pune hosted the event.
• The team as well as individual events will be held at the National Centre of Excellence,
which was inaugurated by the Badminton Association of India (BAI) last year. It boasts 16
badminton courts, a 4,000 square feet gymnasium, a hostel for players and a dedicated 2,000
square feet physiotherapy centre.
• The 2026 edition of the BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals, meanwhile, will head to the
Danish city of Horsens.

Ques : Vinay Vir passes away recently at the age of 72. Who was he?
डवनय वीि का हाल ही िें 72 वर्त की आयु िें डनधन हो गया। वह कौन थे?
(a) Journalist / पत्रकार

(b) Politician / राजनेता
(c) Actor / अवभनेता
(d) Social Worker / सामावजक काययकताय
(e) Film Director / वफल्म वनदे शक
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• Renowned journalist, Publisher and Editor of Daily Hindi Milap Vinay Vir, who raised the
flag of Hindi in the South, passed away at the age of 72.
• Vinay Vir was known for his dedication to promoting Hindi journalism in southern India.
• Mr. Vinay Vir studied in Badruka College. He was also the secretary of the Yudhvir
Foundation created in the memory of his father Late Yudhvir.
• This foundation has been rewarding people who have hoisted the flag of success in their
field.

Ques : International Jazz Day is celebrated every year on which day?
अंर्िातष्ट्रीय िैज़ डदवस प्रत्येक वर्त डकस डदन िनाया िार्ा है?
(a) 30 April
(b) 29 April
(c) 28 April
(d) 27 April
(e) 26 April
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• International Jazz Day is celebrated every year on 30 April.
• This day is dedicated to the city of Tangier, Morocco, and the cultural heritage of jazz in
Africa. Tangier is known for its rich history of jazz and is home to many world-renowned
jazz artists.
• The four-day celebration of International Jazz Day includes a series of educational

programs, cultural activities, and performances. The All-Star Global Concert, the highlight of
the event, is held at the new Palace of Arts and Culture of Tangier.
• This concert, which features a range of jazz musicians, is broadcast live on YouTube,
Facebook, the United Nations, and UNESCO to millions of viewers worldwide.
• The history of International Jazz Day dates back to November 2011, when the UNESCO
General Conference proclaimed April 30 as International Jazz Day.

Ques : International Labour Day is observed every year on which day?
अंर्िातष्ट्रीय ििदू ि डदवस हि वर्त डकस डदन िनाया िार्ा है?
(a) 1 May
(b) 2 May
(c) 3 May
(d) 30 April
(e) 29 April
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• International Labor Day is celebrated every year on May 1. International Labor Day 2024 is
also known as May Day.
• International Labour Day originated in 1889 when a group of socialist parties in Europe
decided to designate May 1 as a special day for workers, which they called International
Labour Day or Workers Day.
• The idea for this day came after a significant protest in America in 1886, where workers
demanded to work only eight hours a day.
• However, things got out of hand in Chicago, and some people were injured, leading to what
was called 'The Haymarket Affair.'
• This day is celebrated in many countries to commemorate the labour struggles and gains
that labourers made.

Important days :
Curiosity
Through Art)
Venice Charter )
• 30 April : Ayushman Bharat Diwas
Ques : Who is appointed to lead Indian team for the 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup ?
2024 टी20 डक्रकेट डवश्व कप के डलए भािर्ीय टीि का नेर्ृत्व किने के डलए डकसे डनयुक्त डकया
गया है?
(a) Rohit Sharma / रोवहत शमाय

(b) Virat Kohli / ववराट कोहली
(c) MS Dhoni / एमएस धोनी
(d) Ravindra Jadeja / रवीांद्र जड़े जा
(e) None of these / इनमें से कोई नहीां
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• Rohit Sharma to lead Indian team for the 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup
• The five-member Senior Men’s

Cricket Selection Committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, announced the 15-member Indian
squad for the 2024 ICC men’s T20 cricket World Cup.
• The 9th ICC Men’s T 20 Cricket World Cup will be held from 1-29 June 2024. It is being
co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States of America.
• India has been placed in group A along with Pakistan, Canada, the United States and
Ireland.
• India will play its first match against Ireland on June 5. It will then play against Pakistan on
9 June, the USA on 12 June, and Canada on 15 June.
India squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup :

• Rohit Sharma (Captain), Hardik Pandya (Vice-Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli,
Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wicket keeper), Sanju Samson (wicket keeper), Shivam
Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh,
Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj.

About Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) :
• Founded – 1928
• Headquarters – Wankhede Stadium
• 1st President – R E Grant Govan
• 39th President – Roger Binny
• Vice president – Rajeev Shukla • Secretary – Jay Shah
• Men’s coach – Rahul Dravid
• Women’s coach – Ramesh Powar
Recent records in Cricket:

• Yuzvendra Chahal : first bowler to pick up 200 wickets in the history of the Indian Premier
League (IPL)
•Dipendra Singh Airee, Nepal : Third man to hit six sixes in an over in an international T20
game
• Virat Kohli : First-ever batter in IPL history to reach 7500 runs
• Rohit Sharma : First Indian to smash 500 sixes in T20 cricket
• Sunil Narine : First player to hit a century and take 100 wickets in IPL
• Ravindra Jadeja : First player to achieve the remarkable feat of at least 100 catches, 1,000
runs, and 100 wickets in the tournament
• Sunrisers Hyderabad : Record-breaking total of 287 runs for the loss of just 3 wickets

Ques : Which company has signed an MoU with Norwegian company M/s Ocean Sun
for the implementation of Floating Solar Energy Technology in India?
भािर् िें फ्लोडटं ग सोलि एनिी टे क्नोलॉिी के कायातन्वयन के डलए डकस कंपनी ने नॉवेडियन
कंपनी िेससत ओिन सन के साथ एक सिझौर्ा ज्ञापन पि हस्ताक्षि डकए हैं ?
(a) ReNew Power / ररन्यू पावर

(b) TP renewable Microgrid / टीपी ररन्यूएबल माइक्रोविड
(c) NHPC Limited / एनएचपीसी वलवमटे ड
(d) NTPC Limited / एनटीपीसी वलवमटे ड
(e) SJVN Limited / एसजेवीएन वलवमटे ड
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• NHPC Limited to collaborate with Ocean Sun for implementation of Floating Solar Energy
Technology
• NHPC Limited, the largest organization for hydropower development in India, has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding with M/s Ocean Sun, a Norwegian company operating as a
technology provider to the floating solar industry.
• As per the MoU, NHPC and Ocean Sun will explore key areas of cooperation for
demonstration of Ocean Sun’s floating solar energy technology based on photovoltaic panels.
The panels would be mounted on hydro-elastic membranes, at relevant sites to be identified
by NHPC.
• The agreement is in continuation of efforts towards sustainable development and addition of

renewable energy capacity by NHPC, which is engaged not only in hydro power development
but also in various renewable energy projects such as solar, wind and green hydrogen
projects.
Recent MoU :
• NTPC Limited and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) signed MOU for for the supply
of 9 lakh metric tonnes of limestone.
• NGEL and ITL sign MoU for Renewable Energy Ventures
• CleanMax teams up with Apple to drive renewable energy adoption in India
• KABIL and CSIR-IMMT sign MoU for Technical and Knowledge cooperation for Critical
Minerals
• The Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) signed the Master Shipyard Repair Agreement
(MSRA) with the United States Navy.
• BEML, BEL join hands to develop indigenous train control management system

Ques : ___ Introduces Two Vital Surveys to Gather Insights for Upcoming Monetary
Policy.
__ ने आगामी मौद्रिक नीद्रि के द्रिए अंिर्दृद्रि इकट्ठा करने के द्रिए दो महत्वपूर्ृ सर्वेक्षर् पेश
द्रकए l
(a) NABARD / नाबार्ड

(c) EPFO / ईपीएफओ
(e) SIDBI / ससर्बी
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced two key surveys, the 'Inflation Expectations
Survey of Households' and the 'Consumer Confidence Survey', to gather data for the
upcoming bi-monthly monetary policy.
• The next bi-monthly monetary policy meeting is scheduled for June 5-7, 2024.
About 'Inflation Expectations Survey of Households' :
• This survey captures subjective assessments of price movements and inflation from
households across 19 cities, including Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, and
Thiruvananthapuram.
• It gathers qualitative responses from households regarding expected changes in prices

(general prices and specific product groups) for the 3 months ahead and 1-year ahead.
• It also seeks quantitative responses on current, 3 months ahead and 1-year ahead inflation
rates.

About Consumer Confidence Survey :
• This survey collects qualitative responses from households about their sentiments on
various aspects of the economy, including the general economic situation, employment
scenario, price levels, household income, and spending.
• It is also conducted in 19 cities, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar,

Chandigarh, Chennai, and Delhi.
• The results of the surveys provide useful inputs for monetary policy.
About RBI :
• Established : 1 April 1935
• Governor : Shaktikanta Das
• Deputy Governors : M.D.Patra; M Rajeshwar Rao; J Swaminathan and T Rabi Sankar

Ques : Where is FSSAI headquarter ?
FSSAI का मुख्यािय कहााँ है ?

(b) New Delhi / नई सिल्ली
(d) Greater Noida / ग्रेटर नोएर्ा
(e) Thiruvananthapuram / सिरुवनंिपुरम
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
About FSSAI :
• The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) was set up in 2008 under the
Food Safety and Standards Act 2006.
• FSSAI is a statutory body which is under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
• FSSAI has been created to lay down science-based standards for food and to regulate its
manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import to ensure the availability of safe and
wholesome food for human consumption.
• Headquarters: New Delhi
• Regional Offices: Delhi, Guwahati, Mumbai, Kolkata, Cochin and Chennai
Recently in News :
• The Indian food regulator FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) has
announced that it will start checking the quality of spices and culinary herbs within the
country.
• The FSSAI announcement comes after Hong Kong and Singapore banned the four spice
mixes of two Indian companies, Everest and MDH, for containing carcinogenic substances.
• It is given due to the presence of the cancer-causing pesticide ethylene oxide above the
acceptable limits.
• The Maldivian government has also banned the sale of Everest and MDH companies' spices
in the country.
• The United States has also said that it will conduct a quality check of the spices made by the
two Indian companies.
• The International Agency for Research on Cancer has identified ethylene oxide as a major
carcinogen that causes cancer in humans.
• India is the largest producer, consumer, and exporter of spices in the world. During 2022-
23, the country exported 1404357 tons of spices/spice products valued at Rs.31761 crore
(3952.60 million US$).

Ques : When the Fintech company Cred is established ?
द्रिनटे क कंपनी क्रेड की स्थापना कब हुई?
(a) 2013
(b) 2015
(c) 2018
(d) 2020
(e) 2017
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
About CRED :
• Headquarter : Bangalore, Karnataka
• MD & CEO : Kunal Shah
Recently in news :
• Cred has launched an innovative UPI-based ‘Scan and Pay’ service, marking its entry into
the offline payments sphere, challenging incumbents like PhonePe, Google Pay, and Paytm.
• This service allows users to make payments directly from their bank accounts using any QR
code, extending convenience to large format stores such as supermarkets, fast-food joints,
beauty salons, and fashion boutiques.
• Cred introduces versatile payment terminals for merchants, including portable “pocket”
devices, high-traffic “kiosks,” and dynamic QR code display units.
• These devices enable personalized rewards tailored to specific user demographics and
transaction patterns, fostering customer loyalty and engagement.

Ques : Hitesh Sethia has been appointed as MD & CEO of which company for 3 years?
द्रहिेश सेद्रिया को 3 साि के द्रिए द्रकस कंपनी का एमडी और सीईओ द्रनयुक्त द्रकया गया है ?
(a) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance / बजाज आसलयांज जनरल इं श्योरें स

(b) Bharti AXA General Insurance / भारिी एक्सा जनरल इं श्योरें स
(c) Jio Financial Services / सजयो फाइनेंसियल ससवडसेज
(d) HDFC Bank / एचर्ीएफसी बैंक
(e) Bandhan Bank / बंधन बैंक
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• Corporate Affairs Ministry (MCA) has given its nod for appointment of Hitesh Kumar
Sethia as Managing Director and CEO of Jio Financial Services for three years period.
• The appointment effective from November 15, 2023, is valid for three years, Jio Financial
Services said in a regulatory filing.
• In its latest quarterly results, Jio Financial Services reported a 5.8% year-on-year increase in
consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 311 crore in the quarter ended March 2024 (Q4FY24), up
from Rs 294 crore in the same quarter of FY23.
• The company’s total income rose to Rs 418 crore in Q4FY24, compared to Rs 414 crore in
Q4FY23. These were the first annual results for Jio Financial Services as a listed entity, as
per Charanjit Attra, the company’s Chief Operating Officer.
Recently appointed MD & CEO:

• Gajanan Sampatrao Kale : CEO of Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL)
• Anand Raisinghani : chief executive officer (CEO) of Pine Labs’ Setu
• Jayanta Chatterjee : Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency (ICRA) Analytics
• TV Narendran : Tata Steel
• Deepesh Nanda : Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited
• Gwanggu Lee : Kia India
• Mr Karan Adani : Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ)
• Manoj Bhat : Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited
• Dr. Gyanendra Shukla : Rallis India Ltd

Ques : ___ Releases Draft Framework for Electronic Trading Platforms ?
_ ने इिेक्ट्रॉद्रनक टर े द्रडं ग प्लेटिॉमृ के द्रिए डर ाफ्ट फ्रेमर्वकृ जारी द्रकया ?

Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a revised regulatory framework for
Electronic Trading Platforms (ETPs) due to increased integration of the onshore forex market
with offshore markets.
• Market makers too have been requesting the Reserve Bank to allow access to offshore ETPs
offering Indian Rupee (INR) products.
• An Electronic Trading Platform (ETP) is any electronic system, other than a recognized
stock exchange, on which transactions in eligible instruments are contracted.
• Eligible instruments include securities, money market instruments, foreign exchange

instruments, derivatives, or other instruments of similar nature.
Some highlights regarding ETPs :
• The 'Draft Master Direction - Reserve Bank of India (Electronic Trading Platforms)
Directions, 2024' outlines the requirements for ETP operators.
• An entity seeking authorization as an ETP operator must maintain a minimum net worth of
Rs 5 crore and continue to maintain this minimum net worth at all times.
• The entity must be a company incorporated in India, and shareholding by non-residents

must comply with all applicable laws, including the Foreign Exchange Management Act,
1999.
About Reserve Bank of India (RBI) :

• HQ : Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Deputy Governors : T. Rabi Sankar, M. Rajeshwar Rao, Dr. M. D. Patra, Swaminathan
Janakiraman

Ques : Jeremiah Manele has been elected new prime minister of which country?
जेरेद्रमया मानेिे को द्रकस दे श का नया प्रधान मंत्री चुना गया है ?
(a) Sudan / सूर्ान

(b) Oman / ओमान
(c) Namibia / नामीसबया
(d) Solomon Islands / सोलोमन द्वीप
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• The Solomon Islands has elected former Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele as its new
prime minister, indicating that the South Pacific island nation is likely to maintain close ties
with China.
• Jeremiah Manele secured 31 votes in a secret ballot involving 49 lawmakers, defeating

opposition leader Matthew Wale, who received 18 votes.
• Manele used his first speech as the leader to promise to govern with integrity and prioritize
the nation’s interests.
• The Solomon Islands’ political landscape has been marked by instability and unrest in
recent years, with riots erupting in the capital, Honiara, following elections and leadership
changes.
• The country’s ties with China have been a contentious issue, raising concerns among
regional powers and allies.
• The international community will closely monitor Manele’s leadership and the direction he
takes in terms of foreign policy, particularly concerning the Solomon Islands’ relations with
China and other major powers in the region.

Newly Appointed Prime Minister & President :
• Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister : Ishaq Dar
• Prime Minister of Bhutan (2nd term) : Tshering Tobgay
• Prime Minister of Yemen : Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak
• Prime Minister of Kazakhstan : Olzhas Bektenov
• Prime Minister of Tuvalu : Feleti Teo
• President of Slovakia - Peter Pellegrini
• President of Senegal – Bassirou Diomaye Faye
• Prime Minister of Portugal – Luis Montenegro
• President of Indonesia – Prabowo Subianto
• PM of Palestinian – Mohammad Mustafa
• President of Pakistan – Asif Ali Zardari (14th)
• Prime Minister of Pakistan – Shehbaz Sharif (2nd term)
• First female Prime Minister of Democratic Republic of
Congo - Judith Suminwa Tuluka
President of Finland - Alexander Stubb
President of Hungary - Tamas Sulyok

Ques : Where is the ‘World’s Largest’ Airport Project started ?
'द्रर्वश्व का सबसे बडा' हर्वाई अड्डा पररयोजना कहााँ शुरू की गई है ?
(a) Indonesia / इं र्ोनेसिया

(b) Sweden / स्वीर्न
(d) Mauritius / मॉरीिस
(e) Dubai / िु बई
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• Dubai is embarking on an ambitious endeavor to construct the world’s largest airport, Al

Maktoum International Airport, boasting an unprecedented capacity to accommodate 260
million passengers annually, with 400 terminal gates and five parallel runways.
• Spearheaded by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the project signifies Dubai’s
commitment to innovation and global connectivity.
• Backed by the Dubai Aviation Corporation, the project entails a staggering investment of
AED 128 billion ($35 billion).
• The initial phase, expected to be completed within a decade, will cater to 150 million
passengers annually, laying the foundation for further expansion.
• Opened in 2010 with a single terminal, Al Maktoum International Airport has evolved into
a crucial aviation hub, hosting cargo and private flights amid the pandemic.
About UAE :
• Capital : Abu Dhabi
• Currency : Dirham
• President : Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Ques : India will host the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46) and
the 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP 26) from 20 to
30 May 2024 in which city?
भारि 20 से 30 मई 2024 िक द्रकस शहर में 46र्वी ं अंटाकृद्रटक संद्रध सिाहकार बैिक
(एटीसीएम 46) और पयाृर्वरर् संरक्षर् सद्रमद्रि (सीईपी 26) की 26र्वी ं बैिक की मेजबानी करे गा?

(b) New Delhi / नई सिल्ली
(d) Kochi / कोच्चि
(e) Thiruvananthapuram / सिरुवनंिपुरम
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• India will host the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46) and the 26th
Meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP 26) from 20 to 30 May 2024
in Kochi, Kerala.
• The meeting is organized by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) through the National
Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), these meetings aim to facilitate global
discussions on environmental conservation and scientific cooperation in Antarctica.
About Antarctic Treaty :
• The Antarctic Treaty was signed in 1959 in Washington DC by 12 countries and came into
force in 1961. At present, 56 countries have signed the Antarctic Treaty.
• The permanent secretariat of the Antarctic Treaty is in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
• The Antarctic Treaty made Antarctica a non-military Zone. It was declared a zone of peace
dedicated to peaceful purposes, scientific cooperation, and environmental protection.
• The Committee for Environmental Protection was established under the Protocol on
Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (the Madrid Protocol) in 1991.
• The Committee for Environmental Protection advises the Antarctic Treaty Consultative
Meeting on environmental protection and conservation in Antarctica

Ques : The Ministry of Mines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
which of the following to enhance the knowledge base of the critical minerals processing
industry in India?
खान मंत्रािय ने भारि में महत्वपूर्ृ खद्रनज प्रसंस्करर् उद्योग के ज्ञान आधार को बढाने के द्रिए
द्रनम्नद्रिखखि में से द्रकसके साथ एक समझौिा ज्ञापन (एमओयू) पर हस्ताक्षर द्रकए हैं ?

(b) Torrent Power / टोरें ट पावर
(c) Adani Enterprises / अर्ानी एं टरप्राइजेज
(d) NTPC Limited / एनटीपीसी सलसमटे र्
(e) Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation / िच्चि सस्टे नेबल एनजी फाउं र्ेिन
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• The Ministry of Mines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the non-
profit, Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, to enhance the knowledge base of the critical
minerals processing industry in India.
• This partnership will help in creating a robust domestic critical minerals processing sector
to support the country’s economic growth and enable a transition to clean sources of energy.
• The partnership will help promote India as a global hub for critical minerals processing and
make it a self-reliant and globally competitive player in the critical minerals arena.
• The pact will help create a sustainable ecosystem for the growth of the critical minerals
industry while ensuring environmental protection.
• In June 2023, India identified 30 critical minerals taking into account its requirements for
sectors like defence, agriculture, energy, pharmaceutical, and telecom and in line with its
Atmanirbar (self-reliance) roadmap.
• Those critical minerals are Antimony, Beryllium, Bismuth, Cobalt, Copper, Gallium,
Germanium, Graphite, Hafnium, Indium, Lithium, Molybdenum, Niobium, Nickel, PGE,
Phosphorous, Potash, REE, Rhenium, Silicon, Strontium, Tantalum, Tellurium, Tin,
Titanium, Tungsten, Vanadiu .

Recent MoU :
• Gandhinagar-based National Defence University (RRU) and France's Starburst Aerospace
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote innovation in the aerospace
defence sector.
Minerals

Ques : Which country will launch the Chang’e-6 lunar probe mission on a round trip to
the Moon?
कौन सा दे श चंिमा की पररक्रमा के द्रिए चांग‘ई-6 चंि जांच द्रमशन िॉन्च करे गा?
(a) Australia / ऑस्टर े सलया

(b) Russia / रूस
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• China is set to launch the Chang’e-6 lunar probe on a round trip to the Moon.
• It aims to gather soil and rock samples from the far side of the Moon, a region that has
remained permanently hidden from Earth’s view.
• This will be the first-ever attempt to retrieve lunar samples from the far side, providing
valuable insights into the early evolution of the Moon and the inner solar system.
• This mission will also involve the first-ever ascent from the Moon’s far side during its
return journey to Earth.
• This mission is the first of three challenging endeavours that China intends to undertake,
leading to a historic Chinese crewed lunar landing and the establishment of a base on the
Moon’s south pole.
About China :
• Capital – Beijing
• Currency – Yuan
• President – Xi Jinping

Ques : Where was the Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system
tested by DRDO recently?
हाि ही में DRDO द्वारा सुपरसोद्रनक द्रमसाइि–अद्रसस्टे ड ररिीज़ ऑफ़ टॉरपीडो (SMART)
प्रर्ािी का परीक्षर् कहााँ द्रकया गया?
(a) Kerala / केरल

(b) Tamil Nadu / िसमलनार्ु
(c) Odisha / ओसर्िा
(d) Andhra Pradesh / आं ध्र प्रिे ि
(e) Telangana / िेलंगाना
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested the
next-generation Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system from Dr
APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
• SMART is a next-generation missile-based light-weight torpedo delivery system designed

and developed by DRDO to enhance the anti-submarine warfare capability of the Indian
Navy far beyond the conventional range of lightweight torpedoes.
• This canister-based missile system incorporates several advanced subsystems, including a

two-stage solid propulsion system, electromechanical actuator system, and precision inertial
navigation system.
• The SMART missile system comprises a long-range supersonic missile carrier that can
travel up to 643 km, a lightweight torpedo with a range of 20 km, and a 50 kg high-explosive
warhead as the payload.

Ques : India has agreed to train the civil service personnel of which country from 2025
to 2030?
भारि 2025 से 2030 िक द्रकस दे श के द्रसद्रर्वि सेर्वा कद्रमृयों को प्रद्रशद्रक्षि करने पर सहमि हुआ
है?
(a) Tanzania / िंजासनया

(b) Bangladesh / बां ग्लािे ि
(c) Oman / ओमान
(d) Sri Lanka / श्रीलंका
(e) UAE / यूएई
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• The government of India has signed an agreement with the government of Bangladesh to
renew the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to train 1500 Bangladeshi officers from
2025 to 2030.
• The agreement was signed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public
Grievances (DARPG), the government of India and the Bangladeshi Ministry of Public
Administration, Government of Bangladesh.
• An MoU was signed between the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), India and
the Bangladesh Ministry of Public Administration in 2014 to train the Bangladeshi civil
servants.
• Since then, they have collaborated in conducting capacity-building programs for

Bangladesh Civil Servants.
• The MoU has been periodically renewed, and the current MoU will end in 2025. The latest
agreement has extended the Mou by five more years to 2030.
Recently India signed MoUs with others countries :

• India and Bhutan signed MoU in the field of Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation
Measures
• India and Dominican Republic signs protocol for establishment of Joint Economic and
Trade Committee
• India and Nepal agree to promote Sanskrit research and education
• India signs MoU with Bulgaria to enhance collaboration, exchange auditing expertise
• India & Singapore sign MoU on Law and Dispute Resolution

Ques : In April 2024, how much rupee’s total transactions were done through UPI?
अप्रैि 2024 में UPI के माध्यम से कुि द्रकिने रुपये का िेनदे न द्रकया गया?
(a) 17.64 trillion

(b) 18.64 trillion
(c) 19.64 trillion
(d) 21.64 trillion
(e) 16.64 trillion
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• Unified Payment Interface (UPI) transactions declined in volume and value in April by 1
per cent and 0.7 per cent, compared to March 2024.
• Transactions stood at Rs 19.64 trillion in value terms, down from Rs 19.78 trillion in
March. There were 13.3 billion transactions in April, compared to 13.44 billion in March.
• Year on year , UPI transactions increased by 50 per cent in terms of volume and 40 per cent
in value. In February 2024, transactions stood at 12.10 billion and Rs 18.28 trillion,
respectively.
• Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) transactions declined by 7 per cent in value and 5 per
cent in volume in April compared to March.
• In value terms, transactions totaled Rs 5.92 trillion, down from Rs 6.35 trillion in March
and Rs 5.68 trillion in February.
• In April, FASTag transactions decreased 3 per cent in volume and 6 per cent in value.
FASTag transactions declined to Rs 5,592 crore in April from Rs 5,939 crore in March.
• In April, the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS) experienced a decline of 13 per cent
in volume and 10 per cent in value, compared to March. AePS transactions amounted to Rs
25,172 crore in April, down from Rs 27,996 crore in March.

Ques : World Press Freedom Day is observed every year on _.
द्रर्वश्व प्रेस स्विंत्रिा द्रदर्वस हर साि _ को मनाया जािा है।
(a) 1 May
(b) 2 May
(c) 3 May
(d) 4 May
(e) 5 May
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• World Press Freedom Day is observed every year on 3 May.
• The day is commemorated to highlight the significance of press freedom globally and to
recognize the challenges encountered by journalists.
• Theme 2024 -A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis.
• The day also pays tribute to all the journalists who have lost their lives.
• World Press Freedom Day was first declared by the United Nations General Assembly in
1993. This declaration came after a recommendation made in 1991 at the twenty-sixth
General Conference session of UNESCO.
Important days :
Encouraging Scientific Curiosity

Through Art)
Venice Charter )
• 25 April : International Delegate’s Day
• 25 April ( last day Thursday of April ) : International Girls in ICT Day
30 April : International Jazz Day
1 May : International Labour Day

Ques : Uma Ramanan passed away recently at the age of 72. Who was she?
उमा रामानन का हाि ही में 72 र्वर्ृ की आयु में द्रनधन हो गया। र्वह कौन थी ं?
(a) Writer / लेखक

(b) Politician / राजनेिा
(c) Sculptor / मूसिडकार
(d) Singer /गासयका
(e) Historian / इसिहासकार
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• Renowned playback singer Uma Ramanan passed away at the age of 72 in Chennai.
• Ramanan was a trained classical singer and appeared in more than 6,000 concerts in 35
years. Song Poongathave Thalthiravai in the Nizhalgal film catapulted her to fame.
• Some of her famous songs for Ilaiyaraaja include ‘Bhoopalam Isaikkum’ from ‘Thooral
Ninnu Pochchu’, ‘Aanandha Raagam’ from ‘Panner Pushpangal, ‘Kanmani Nee Vara’ from
‘Thendrale Ennai Thodu’, ‘Ponn Maanae’ from ‘Oru Kaidhiyin Dairy’, ‘Aagaya Vennilave’
from ‘Arangetra Velai’ and ‘Sri Ranga Ranganathanin’ from ‘Mahanadi’, among others.

Ques : Which bank has supported social sector startups in India with grants worth Rs
19.6 crore in FY24, in partnership with Atal Innovation Mission (under NITI Aayog)?
किस बैंि ने अटल इनोवेशन किशन (नीकि आयोग िे िहि) िे साथ साझेदारी िें, कवत्त वर्ष 2024
िें 19.6 िरोड़ रुपये िे अनुदान िे साथ भारि िें सािाकिि क्षेत्र िे स्टाटष अप िा सिथषन किया
है?

(d) HDFC Bank / एचिीएफसी बैंक
(e) ICICI Bank / आईसीआईसीआई बैंक
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• HDFC Bank has supported social sector startups in India with grants worth Rs 19.6 crore in
FY24, in partnership with Atal Innovation Mission (under NITI Aayog).
• In FY 2023-24, 170 social start-ups received funding via 41 incubators, with a total of Rs
19.6 crore in the ‘Parivartan Start-up Grants programme.’
• The focus areas for the 2024 grants included climate innovation, financial inclusion,
agriculture and sustainable rural economy, accessible and affordable healthcare, education
and livelihood enhancement, gender diversity and inclusion.
• Over a half of the 170 startups hail from over 60 tier 2 and 3 cities.
NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) :

• Founded – 1st January 2015
• Preceding – Planning Commission (15th March 1950) • Headquarters – New Delhi
• Chairperson – Narendra Modi
• Vice Chairperson – Suman K Bery
• CEO – BVR Subrahmanyam
• NITI Aayog comes under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Ques : Which of the following company has launched ‘The Complete Home Loan’
facility?
कनम्नकलखिि िें से किस िंपनी ने ‘द िम्प्लीट होि लोन‘ सुकवधा शुरू िी है ?
(a) Muthoot Finance / मुथूट फाइनेंस

(b) Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited / मड ंद्रा एं ि मड ंद्रा फाइनेंडियल सडविसेज
डलडमटे ि
(c) Shriram Transport Finance Corporation Ltd. / श्रीराम पररव न डवत्त डनगम डलडमटे ि
(d) LIC Housing Finance / एलआईसी ाउडसंग फाइनेंस
(e) L&T Finance Ltd / एल एं ि टी फाइनेंस डलडमटे ि
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• L&T Finance Ltd (LTF) has launched ‘The Complete Home Loan’, offered through a
digitised process, along with a dedicated relationship manager and optional home décor
finance.
• Home decor finance aims to provide flexibility and convenience in acquiring essential
furnishings for a comfortable living space.
• The loan will be given against an architect’s certificate or contract certification when the
house is ready for interior decoration. It will be about 15 per cent of the entire home loan, not
exceeding ₹75 lakh, and can go up to 10 years.
• The dedicated relationship manager will serve as a point of contact for the customer
throughout the loan process, ensuring a smooth and satisfactory experience, while the
digitised process will simplify the journey of availing the loan with tech intervention.

• ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has launched ICICI Pru Platinum, a Unit Linked
Investment Plan (ULIP) that ties the distributor’s commission to their customers’ Assets
Under Management (AUM).
• Thomas Cook India has launched video KYC for its retail foreign exchange customers for a
safe digital transaction.
• ICICI Bank has rolled out a new facility allowing its non-resident Indian (NRI) customers
to make Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions in India using their international
mobile numbers.
• HDFC Life, a leading insurer in India, has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘No Jhanjhat Life
Insurance Fatafat’.
• Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has launched Prive, an exclusive customer experience
program designed to offer exceptional customer service and coverage.
the offline payments sphere
• Hitachi Payment Services has launched an upgradable ATM machine which can be
upgraded to a Cash Recycling Machine (CRM) at any time.
benefits
Mastercard.
payments
Ques : India and __ Agree to Implement Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recently ?
भारि और घाना हाल ही िें एिीिृि भुगिान इं टरफेस (UPI) िो लागू िरने िे कलए सहिि
हुए?
(a) Sri Lanka / श्रीलंका

(b) Ghana / घाना
(c) Sudan / सूिान
(d) Zimbabwe / डजम्बाब्वे
(e) Oman / ओमान
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• India and Ghana have agreed to operationalize India's Unified Payment Interface (UPI) of
the National Payments Corporation (NPCI) on Ghana’s Ghana Interbank Payment and
Settlement Systems (GHIPSS) within 6 months.
• This was a key outcome from the fourth session of the India-Ghana Joint Trade Committee
(JTC) held in Accra.
• The meeting also discussed opportunities for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on
digital transformation solutions and Local Currency Settlement System.
• Deliberations included the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade
Agreement (AfCFTA).
• The JTC was co-chaired by Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry, Michael
Okyere-Baafi, and India's Commerce Additional Secretary, Amardeep Singh Bhatia.
• A 7-member Indian delegation led by Bhatia participated in the meeting on May 2-3, 2024.
• The JTC was co-chaired by Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry, Michael
Okyere-Baafi, and India's Commerce Additional Secretary, Amardeep Singh Bhatia.
• A 7-member Indian delegation led by Bhatia participated in the meeting on May 2-3, 2024.
• India stands as a leading investor in Ghana and emerged as the 3rd-largest investor.
• India's UPI has already reached countries including Singapore and the UAE.
About Ghana :
• President : Nana Akufo-Addo
• Capital : Accra
• Currency : Cedi
About UPI :
• Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is a system that powers multiple bank accounts into a
single mobile application.
• It is developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
• It was introduced in April 2016.

Ques : CAG of India, Auditor General of _ sign MoU to enhance collaboration in
auditing ?
भारि िे CAG और ____ िे िहालेिा परीक्षि ने ऑकिकटं ग िें सहयोग बढाने िे कलए सिझौिा
ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किए
(a) India / भारत

(b) Nepal / नेपाल
(d) Pakistan / पाडकस्तान
(e) Bangladesh / बांग्लादे ि
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• Girish Chandra Murmu, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Toyam Raya, Auditor General of Nepal.
• This agreement aims to strengthen collaboration and facilitate the exchange of expertise in
auditing practices between the Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) of both countries.
• The MoU establishes a platform for capacity development, knowledge exchange, and
mutual assistance in conducting audits, fostering a closer partnership between the SAIs of
India and Nepal.
• Murmu engaged with Nepalese officials, including Prime Minister C M Prachanda and
Finance Minister Barsaman Pun, briefing them about the cooperation between the SAIs of
both countries.
• The partnership between the SAIs of India and Nepal is expected to facilitate enhanced
collaboration in training programs, knowledge exchange, and assistance in audits,
contributing to the development and strengthening of auditing practices in both nations.
About Nepal :
• Capital- Kathmandu
• Currency- Nepalese rupee
• President– Ram Chandra Paudel • Prime minister– Pushpa Kamal Dahal

Recent MoU :
• The Indian Coast Guard and Jindal Steel & Power Ltd signed an MoU for the supply of
indigenous marine-grade steel.
• The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board has teamed up with Starscapes, an astro-
tourism company, to introduce Nakshatra Sabha, a pioneering initiative aimed at offering a
comprehensive astro-tourism experience.
• India and Nigeria have agreed to an early conclusion of the Local Currency Settlement
System Agreement to strengthen bilateral economic ties.
• The Indian Army and the Punit Balan Group joined hands to inaugurate the nation’s first
Constitution Park in Pune.
2025 to 2030.
• The Ministry of Mines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shakti
Sustainable Energy Foundation, to enhance the knowledge base of the critical minerals
processing industry in India.
defence sector.
Minerals

Ques : Which country has signed 20-Year Power Deal with Adani Green Energy for
Wind Stations?
किस दे श ने पवन स्टे शनों िे कलए अदानी ग्रीन एनिी िे साथ 20-वर्ीय कबिली सिझौिे पर
हस्ताक्षर किए हैं ?
(a) Malaysia / मलेडिया

(e) Sri Lanka / श्रीलंका
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• Sri Lanka has sealed a 20-year power deal with Adani Green Energy Ltd of India.
• Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers have approved the project under which two wind power
stations will be developed by Adani, marking a crucial step towards sustainable energy
solutions.
• The approval granted last year for Adani’s $442 million investment in 484 megawatts wind
power plants underscores the growing partnership between the two nations in the renewable
energy sector.
• As part of the deal, Adani will receive 8.26 cents per kilowatt-hour that is approximately 7
rupees. This collaboration comes amidst Sri Lanka’s efforts to address energy challenges,
including power blackouts and fuel shortages experienced during its economic crisis in 2022.
About Sri Lanka :

• Legislative capital – Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
• Executive and Judicial capital – Colombo
• Currency – Sri Lankan rupee
• President – Ranil Wickremesinghe
• Prime Minister – Dinesh Gunawardena

Ques : Vladimir Putin was sworn in as president of the Russian Federation for the ___
time.
व्लाकदिीर पुकिन ने _ बार रूसी संघ िे राष्ट्रपकि िे रूप िें शपथ ली।
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d) 7
(e) 8
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• Vladimir Putin was sworn in as president of the Russian Federation for the fifth time for a
six-year term.
• He took the oath of office at a ceremony held at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow.
• The ceremony was attended by Russia’s top military and political leadership, but the United
States and many European nations boycotted the ceremony, saying that the presidential
election was a fraud.
• Putin, in power as president or prime minister since 1999. In 1999, after President Boris
Yeltsin’s resignation, Putin was appointed interim president of Russia.
About Russia :
• Capital – Moscow
• Currency – Rubel
• President – Vladimir Putin
• Prime Minister – Mikhail Mishustin

Ques : Sunita Williams is ready to fly into space for the ____ time ?
_ बार अंिररक्ष िें उड़ान भरने िो िैयार हैं सुनीिा कवकलयम्स?
(a) 1st
(b) 2nd
(c) 3rd
(d) 4th
(e) 5th
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA’s) Boeing Crew Flight Test
will launch Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore on their
third space mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
• The astronauts will launch aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft atop an Atlas V rocket from
Cape Canaveral’s Space Launch Complex-41 on May 7, 2024.
• This mission marks the first crewed trip on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft and its third orbital
flight test overall.
• Previous orbital flight tests, Boe-OFT and Boe-OFT 2, were unmanned and conducted in
2019 and 2022, respectively.
• The CST-100 Starliner test mission follows years of delays and over $1 billion in cost
overruns.

About Sunita Williams :
• Sunita Williams is of Indian-American and Slovene-American descent, born in Euclid,

Ohio.
• Williams is a veteran of two space missions, serving as a flight engineer on Expedition 32
and commander of Expedition 33.
• She holds the record for the total cumulative spacewalk time by a female astronaut, with a
total of 322 days spent in space across her two previous missions.
Previous Missions of Sunita Williams:
• Williams launched with the crew of STS-116 to the ISS on December 9, 2006, as part of
Expedition 14/15.
• In Expedition 32/33, she launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on July
14, 2012, and returned after 127 days in space.
About NASA :
• Established : July 29, 1958
• Headquarters : Washington, D.C, United States of America
• Administrator : Bill Nelson

Ques : When was the Pulitzer Prize started?
पुकलत्ज़र पुरस्कार िी शुरुआि िब हुई?
(a) 1934
(b) 1922
(c) 1919
(d) 1954
(e) 1917
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
About Pulitzer Prize :

• The Pulitzer Prize was instituted by Joseph Pulitzer.
• He was a newspaper owner who, in 1904, provided for the foundation of the Pulitzer Prize
as an incentive for excellence in Journalism, art, and culture.
• The first Prize was provided in 1917.
• Columbia University of the United States of America announced the 2024 Pulitzer Prize
winners.
• The awards, considered the most prestigious in the fields of journalism and arts, were
conferred by Columbia University on the recommendation of the Pulitzer Prize Board.

Book, Drama, and Music Category :
• Fiction - Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips
• Poetry - Tripas: Poems by Brandon Som
• Drama - Primary Trust by Eboni Booth
• Memoir and Autobiography - Liliana’s Invincible Summer: A Sister’s Search for Justice by
Cristina Rivera Garza
History - No Right to an Honest • Living: The Struggles of Boston’s Black Workers in the
Civil War Era by Jacqueline Jones
• Biography - King: A Life by Jonathan Eig by Martin Luther King Jr
• Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom by Ilyon Woo
• Music - Adagio (For Wadada Leo Smith) by Tyshawn Sorey
• General Nonfiction - A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: Anatomy of a Jerusalem Tragedy
by Nathan Thrall
Special Awards and Citation :

• Greg Tate – A special citation has been issued to the late writer and critic Gregory Stephen
Tate, also popularly known as Greg Tate. Greg Tate was an American writer, musician, and
producer.
• Journalists and Media Workers Covering the War in Gaza

Ques : Sangeeth Sivan passed away recently at the age of 61. Who was he?
संगीि कसवन िा हाल ही िें 61 वर्ष िी आयु िें कनधन हो गया। वह िौन थे?

(c) Actor / अडभनेता
(d) Social Worker / सामाडजक कायिकताि
(e) Filmmaker / डफल्म डनमािता
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• Renowned filmmaker from Kerala Sangeeth Sivan passed away at the age of 61.
• He had films like ‘Vyooham,’ ‘Daddy,’ ‘Gandharvam,’ and the ‘Yodha’. Apart from this, he
also made 10 Hindi movies like ‘Kya Kool Hai Hum’ and ‘Apna Sapna Money Money’.
• Sangeeth also roped in the then-newcomer A.R. Rahman to score the wildly successful
album for the film, even before the release of his debut musical Roja.
• Following the success of Yodha, Sangeeth Sivan continued to explore various genres in
Malayalam cinema.
• The children’s film Johnny (1993) won the Kerala State Film Award for the Best Children’s
Film.
• Sangeeth Sivan also ventured into the OTT space with the psychological thriller Bhram
(2019)

Ques : Which state government has launched the Pirul Lao-Paise Pao campaign to
contain the raging forest fire in the state?
किस राज्य सरिार ने राज्य िें भड़िी िंगल िी आग पर िाबू पाने िे कलए कपरुल लाओ–पैसे
पाओ अकभयान शुरू किया है ?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh / अरुणाचल प्रदे ि

(b) Sikkim / डसक्सिम
(c) Himachal Pradesh / ड माचल प्रदे ि
(d) Maharashtra / म ाराष्ट्र
(e) Uttarakhand / उत्तराखंि
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• The Uttarakhand government has launched the Pirul Lao-Paise Pao campaign to contain the
raging forest fire in the state.
• Under the Pirul Lao-Paise Pao campaign, the local youth and villagers will collect dry Pirul
(Pine tree leaves) in the forest and take them to the designated Pirul collection centre.
• The Tehsildar in their respective areas will manage the pirul collection centre under the
supervision of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate.
• The Pirul will be weighed and stored at the collection centre, and the villagers or youth will
be paid Rs 50 per kg, which will be directly transferred to the bank accounts.
• The collected Pirul will be packed and processed, and sold to the industries for further use.
About Uttarakhand :
• Capital – Dehradun (Winter), Gairsain (Summer)

• Chief Minister – Pushkar Singh Dhami
• Governor – Gurmit Singh

Ques : The Indian Air Force (IAF) received its _ C-295 transport aircraft.
भारिीय वायु सेना (IAF) िो अपना ___ C-295 पररवहन कविान प्राप्त हुआ
(a) 1st
(b) 2nd
(c) 3rd
(d) 4th
(e) 5th
Answer : Option B
Explanation:
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) received its second C-295 transport aircraft from Airbus
Defence and Space S.A., Spain.
• C-295 aircraft will replace Avro Hawker Siddeley HS-748 aircraft in IAF service from
1960.
• It has a capacity of lifting 9 tonnes and can transport up to 71 troopers or paratroopers and
goes with a maximum speed of 480 km/hr.
• In September 2021, Ministry of Defence(MoD) signed an agreement worth Rs 21,935 crore
with Airbus Defence and Space S.A., Spain for the procurement of 56 C-295 transport
aircrafts in order to replace IAF’s Avro fleet aircraft.
• As per the agreement, 16 aircrafts will be manufactured at the Airbus facility in Seville,
Spain.
• Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) in partnership with Airbus Defence and Space will
manufacture the remaining 40 C-295 aircrafts in the C-295 Fine Assembly Line(FAL) in
Vadodara, Gujarat.
• The 1st aircraft manufactured in India will be rolled out in 2026.
About Indian Air Force (IAF) :

• HQ : New Delhi
• Chief of the Air Staff : Vivek Ram Chaudhari

Ques : According to the Global Electricity Review report, what was the rank of India in
the world in Solar power production in 2023?
ग्लोबल इलेखरर कसटी ररव्यू ररपोटष िे अनुसार, 2023 िें सौर ऊिाष उत्पादन िें भारि िा कवश्व िें
िौन सा स्थान था?
(a) First
(b) Second
(c) Third
(d) Fourth
(e) Fifth
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• Due to rapid growth in installed solar power capacity, India became the third-largest solar
power generator in 2023.
• The 5th “Global Electricity Review” report published by the United Kingdom-based global
think tank Ember said that India, which was ranked ninth in 2015, jumped to third position in
2023, overtaking Japan.
• India saw the world’s fourth-largest increase in solar generation in 2023 (+18 terawatt hour
or TWh), behind China (+156 TWh), the United States (+33 TWh) and Brazil (+22 TWh).
• Together, the top four solar growth countries accounted for 75 per cent of growth in 2023.
The global solar generation in 2023 was more than six times larger than in 2015.
• Solar’s contribution to electricity generation in India increased from 0.5 per cent in 2015 to
5.8 per cent in 2023.
• According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) “Net Zero Emissions” scenario, solar
would increase to 22 per cent of global electricity generation by 2030.
Top 10 Solar Power-Generating Countries

1. China
2. United States of America
3. India
4. Japan
5. Germany
6. Brazil
7. Australia
8. Spain
9. Italy
10. South Korea

India's Rankings in Different Indices:
• World Press Freedom Index 2024 : India ( 159th ), Norway topped
• ‘Newsweek – World’s Best Hospitals 2024’ rankings : Medanta Gurugram
• Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report, largest military spender in
the world in 2023 : India (4th ) , United States of America(1st)
• ‘Best Airport Staff in India & South Asia 2024’ : GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd
(GHIAL)
• Three Indian Banks namely, the State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are
featured in the list of top 50 largest banks in AsiaPacific Region by Assets – 2024.
• World Cybercrime Index 2024 : India(10th rank), Russia (1st)
• QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 : Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New
Delhi(20th globally), Harvard University of the United States (US) topped
• Global Unicorn Index 2024 : India's rank (3rd), USA (1st )
• 2024 Global Hepatitis Report : India's rank (2nd),
• Forbes World’s Billionaires List: The Richest in 2024 : India's rank (9th), Bernard Arnault
(1st)
• Real 500 list : Indian Oil Corporation (1st rank), China (1st)
• 2024 Hurun Global Rich List : Mukesh Ambani (10th), Elon Musk(1st)
• DHL Global Connectedness Report 2024 : India's rank (62), Singapore (1st)
• World Happiness Report 2024 : India (126), Finland (1st)
• 6th World Air Quality Report 2023 : India (3rd), Bangladesh (1st)
• Brand Finance Insurance 100 2024 : Life Insurance Corporation of India (1st)
• Business Environment Rankings (BER) 2024 : India (51), Singapore (1st)

Ques : Which platform has secured Gold in the ‘Best Product Iteration’ category at the
INMA Awards 2024?
INMA अवािडष स 2024 िें किस लेटफॉिष ने ‘बेस्ट प्रोिर इटरे शन‘ श्रेणी िें गोल्ड हाकसल किया
है?
(a) Netflix
(b) Amazon Prime
(c) Disney
(d) OTTplay
(e) SonyLiv
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• OTTplay has bagged the Gold for Best Product Iteration and Silver in Best Use of an Event
at INMA 2024.
• OTTplay has won Gold (first place) in the Best Product Iteration category and Silver
(second place) in the category for Best Use of an Event to Build a News Brand.
• The platform’s transition to an OTT aggregator, addressing the challenge of multiple
subscriptions, was celebrated for its innovation.
About OTTplay :
• OTTplay is India’s pioneering OTT aggregator that uses AI-based recommendations to
revolutionise content discovery and consumption.
• With the introduction of OTTplay Premium, the platform now offers a curated selection of
content from 37 premier OTT platforms which are personalized based on each user’s unique
preferences.
• ‘Best Employer’ 2023 by Kincentric for the fourth consecutive year : DBS bank
• Title of Best Trading Platform in India : QuantPower
• 2024 Guillermo Cano World Press Prize : Palestinian journalists
• Oxford Bookstore Book Cover Prize : Bhavi Mehta
• Purnima Devi Barman : Whitley Gold Award, also known as the Green Oscar
• Vaishali Ramesh Babu : title of Grandmaster by FIDE, the International Chess Federation

• Lacchu Maharaj Award : Hema Malini and Saira Banu with 8 others
• 2024 Goldman Prize : Alok Shukla
• Winner for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at the 2024 Cambridge Dedicated
Teacher Awards : Sharjah Girls Branch teacher Gina Justus
Limited (HAL)
Chairman Ratan Tata
and Orofacial Pain) title at the National Fame Awards 2024 : Dr. Karthik Kommuri
Ques : World Red Cross Day is observed every year on which day?
कवश्व रे ि क्रॉस कदवस हर वर्ष किस कदन िनाया िािा है ?
(a) 7 May
(b) 8 May
(c) 9 May
(d) 10 May
(e) 11 May
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• World Red Cross Day is observed on 8 May every year.

• This day is dedicated to the people who are suffering from various natural calamities, armed
conflicts, and other crises.
• The day also serves as an opportunity to highlight the humanitarian values of the Red Cross
and Red Crescent Movement.
• Theme 2024 – I give with joy, and the joy I give is a reward
• World Red Cross Day, an annual celebration that commemorates the birth anniversary of
Henry Dunant, the visionary founder of the Red Cross and the International Committee of the
Red Cross (ICRC).
Important days :
• 1 May : International Labour Day
• 2nd May : World Tuna Day
• 3 May : World Press Freedom Day
• 4 May : Coal Miners Day
• 4 May : International Firefighters’ Day
• 5 May ( first Sunday of May ) : World Laughter Day
• 6 May : International No Diet Day ( Theme 2024 – Embrace Yourself: Reject Diet Culture,
Love You )
• 5 May : International Day of the Midwife ( Theme 2024 – Midwives: A Vital Climate
Solution )
• 7 May : World Athletics Day

Ques : When is World Asthma Day celebrated ?
कवश्व अस्थिा कदवस िब िनाया िािा है?
(a) 7 May
(b) 8 May
(c) 9 May
(d) 10 May
(e) 11 May
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• Every year World Asthma Day is celebrated on the First Tuesday of May.
• This year, World Asthma Day was celebrated on May 7.
• In celebration of World Asthma Day 2024, the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) has
selected the theme of “Asthma Education Empowers”.
• This day is celebrated to raise awareness among people about Asthma.
• The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) was established in 1993.
• The first World Asthma Day was observed in the year 1998.
• Organised by GINA, World Asthma Day is observed to spread awareness about the
challenges faced by people suffering from Asthma.
• The day aims to bring together doctors, patients and organisations to work together in
empowering people with Asthma and providing them with a better life.

Ques : _ Reports Housing Credit Surging by Rs 10 Trillion in the Past 2 Years.
____ ने कपछले 2 वर्ों िें हाउकसंग क्रेकिट िें 10 कटर कलयन रुपये िी बढोिरी िी ररपोटष दी है
(a) NABARD / नाबािि

(e) SIDBI / डसिबी
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• According to Reserve Bank of India’s ( RBI's) data on 'Sectoral Deployment of Bank

Credit', Credit outstanding to the housing sector rose by nearly Rs 10 lakh crore in the last
two fiscals to reach a record Rs 27.23 lakh crore in March 2024.
• This represents a significant rise from Rs 19.88 lakh crore in March 2023 and Rs 17.27 lakh
crore in March 2022.
• According to the data of the RBI on sectoral deployment of bank credit for March 2024, the
credit outstanding to the housing (including priority sector housing') stood at Rs 27,22,720
crore in March 2024, up from Rs 19,88,532 crore in March 2023, and Rs 17,26,697 crore in
March 2022.
• The data also showed that the credit outstanding towards commercial real estate stood at Rs
4,48,145 crore in March 2024.
• It was at Rs 2,97,231 crore in March 2022.
• ICRA expects the trend to continue with overall housing finance expected to grow by 12-
14% annually in the near-to-medium term, supported by buoyant demand.

Ques : India Ratings and Research has revised upward the country’s GDP growth
estimate for FY25 to how much per cent from 6.5 per cent earlier?
इं किया रे कटं ग्स एं ि ररसर्ष ने कवत्त वर्ष 2025 िे कलए दे श िी िीिीपी वृखि अनुिान िो पहले िे
6.5 प्रकिशि से बढािर कििने प्रकिशि िर कदया है ?
(a) 7.1%
(b) 6.6%
(c) 6.8%
(d) 6.9%
(e) 7.0%
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• India Ratings and Research on Monday revised upward the country’s GDP growth estimate
for FY25 to 7.1 per cent from 6.5 per cent earlier.
• The projection is marginally higher than the Reserve Bank’s estimate of 7 per cent.
• The domestic rating agency said strong support from the sustained government capex,
deleveraged balance sheets of corporate and banking sector, and the incipient private
corporate capex cycle make it revise its estimate.
• The agency said it expects the growth in private final consumption expenditure to jump to 7
per cent in FY25, up from 3 per cent in FY24, and added that this will be a three-year high.
Updated GDP List :

• India Ratings – 7.1% (FY25)
• OECD – 6.6%(FY25), 6.6%(FY26)
• Fitch Rating –7% (FY25)
• SBI – 8% (FY25)
• World Bank – 6.6% (FY25), 6.5% (FY26)
• NCAER – over 7% (FY25)
• Deloitte – 6.6% (FY25)
• NIPFP – 7.1% (FY25)
• IMF – 6.8% (FY25), 6.5% (FY26)
• UNTCAD – 6.5% (FY24)
• ADB – 7% (FY25), 7.2%(FY26)

Ques : Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of Special Olympics Asia-Pacific
Advisory Council ?
कवशेर् ओलंकपि एकशया-प्रशांि सलाहिार पररर्द िे अध्यक्ष िे रूप िें किसे कनयुक्त किया
गया है?
(a) Smita Sarangi / क्सिता सारं गी

(b) Arkaja Das / अरकजा दास
(c) Atul Mehra / अतुल मे रा
(d) Tanu Singh / तनु डसं
(e) Mallika Nadda / मक्सिका नििा
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• Dr. Mallika Nadda, President of Special Olympics (SO) Bharat (India) Appointed as
Chairperson of Special Olympics Asia-Pacific Advisory Council (APAC).
• She won Rajiv Gandhi Manav Seva Award in 2010 and Derozio Award in 2011.
About Special Olympics Bharat:

• Founder : Air Marshal Denzil Keelor
• HQ : New Delhi
• President : Dr. Mallika Nadda

Ques : Official Anthem for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 has been released is ____
ICC पुरुर् T20 कवश्व िप 2024 िे कलए आकधिाररि गान ____ िारी किया गया है l
(a) Out of this World

(b) By all the way
(c) Leave the world behind
(d) Playing together
(e) All the nation together
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• The International Cricket Council (ICC) released the official anthem for the Men’s T20
World Cup 2024.
• The anthem titled ‘Out Of This World’ features Grammy award winning artist Sean Paul and
Soca superstar Kes.
• The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be held in which 20 international teams will play
55 matches from June 1-29 in the West Indies and USA.
• The anthem, produced by Michael “Tano” Montano, was launched with a music video.
• It includes eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt, cricket stars Chris Gayle, Ali
Khan, Shivnarine Chanderpaul and other Caribbean celebrities.

Ques : Where are the rocks that provided the oldest evidence of Earth’s magnetic field
collected?
पृथ्वी िे र्ुंबिीय क्षेत्र िा सबसे पुराना साक्ष्य प्रदान िरने वाली र्ट्टानें िहााँ एित्र िी गई हैं ?
(a) Aravalli Range

(b) Andes
(c) Antarctica
(d) Greenland
(e) Atlas Mountains
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• Geologists from MIT and Oxford University discovered the oldest evidence of Earth’s
magnetic field in 3.7-billion-year-old rocks from Greenland’s Isua Supracrustal Belt.
• Researchers determined them to be approximately 3.7 billion years old, showing remnants
of a magnetic field with a strength of at least 15 microtesla, comparable to today’s magnetic
field.
• This finding suggests Earth’s conditions may have been habitable earlier than thought, with
a stable magnetic shield playing a crucial role.
• The magnetic field protects the planet from harmful solar radiation and cosmic rays,
sustains the atmosphere, and allows liquid water essential for life.
• By analyzing the magnetic properties and orientation of iron-oxide minerals, researchers

determined the ancient field’s strength, extending the known existence of Earth’s magnetic
field by 200 million years.

Ques : Which bank has been recognized as a ‘Best Employer’ 2023 by Kincentric for the
fourth consecutive year?
किस बैंि िो लगािार र्ौथे वर्ष किंसेंकटर ि द्वारा ‘सवषश्रेष्ठ कनयोक्ता‘ 2023 िे रूप िें िान्यिा दी
गई है?
(a) DBS Bank India / िीबीएस बैंक इं डिया

Answer : option A
Explanation :
• DBS Bank India has been recognized as a ‘Best Employer’ 2023 by Kincentric for the
fourth consecutive year.
• The award acknowledges organizations with exceptional employee experiences and a strong
culture of engagement.
• The Kincentric Best Employers study is one of the most respected annual studies with a
robust evaluation methodology designed to understand alignment across business objectives,
people process, and employee experience.
• The jury evaluates shortlisted organizations and selects the Best Employers, who are
recognized by Kincentric.
About DBS :
• DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets.

• Headquartered and listed in Singapore.
• DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia, and South
Asia.
• The bank’s “AA-” and “Aa1” credit ratings are among the highest in the world.
• In 2024, CRISIL Ratings reaffirmed its ‘CRISIL AAA/Stable’ rating on the corporate credit
facility of DBS Bank India Ltd (DBIL).
• The rating on the certificate of deposits programme was also reaffirmed at ‘CRISIL A1+’.

Limited (HAL)
Chairman Ratan Tata
Ques : Which Insurance company has launched Unit Linked Investment Plan (ULIP)
having fund value-based distributor payouts?
किस बीिा िंपनी ने फंि िूल्य–आधाररि कविरि भुगिान िे साथ यूकनट कलंक्ि इन्वेस्टिेंट
लान (यूकलप) लॉन्च किया है ?
(a) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance / बजाज आडलयांज जनरल इं श्योरें स

(b) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance / आईसीआईसीआई प्रूिेंडियल लाइफ इं श्योरें स
(c) Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance / कोटक मड ंद्रा लाइफ इं श्योरें स
(d) Go Digit General Insurance / गो डिडजट जनरल इं श्योरें स
(e) Universal Sompo General Insurance / यूडनवसिल सोम्पो जनरल इं श्योरें स
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• According to the product specifications, customers have unlimited free switches between
asset classes without any cost or tax implications.
• Customers can choose from an array of 21 funds under this product, which includes 13
equity funds, four debt funds, and four balanced funds. Additionally, they can choose from
four portfolio strategies.
• According to the insurer, this product, which provides a cost- and tax-efficient way to build
long-term wealth, will also incentivise distribution partners to encourage their customers to
stay invested throughout the policy term.

Ques : Indian Coast Guard has signed an MoU with which company for the supply of
indigenous marine-grade steel?
भारिीय िटरक्षि बल ने स्वदे शी सिुद्री ग्रेि स्टील िी आपूकिष िे कलए किस िंपनी िे साथ एि
सिझौिा ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं ?

(b) Jindal Steel and Power / डजंदल स्टील एं ि पावर
(c) JSW Energy / जेएसिब्ल्यू एनजी
(d) Tata Steel / टाटा स्टील
(e) Adani Steel / अदानी स्टील
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• The MoU highlights the critical role of public-private partnerships in tackling intricate
security challenges, emphasising the necessity of cooperation between governmental bodies
and the private sector.
• Within the MoU, various significant advantages such as quality, grades, and dimensions,
alongside the identification of specific steel plants tasked with manufacturing the product are
outlined.
• These provisions serve as assurances to shipbuilding yards, ensuring a timely and consistent
supply of marine-grade steel for the Indian Coast Guard.
About Indian Coast Guard :

• Formed – 18 August 1978
• Headquarters – New Delhi
• Director General – Rakesh Pal

Recent MoU :
2025 to 2030.
defence sector.
Minerals

Ques : Drone Destination signs pact with IFFCO for spraying agricultural products on
___ acres of farmland.
िर ोन िे खस्टनेशन ने ____ एिड़ िृकर् भूकि पर िृकर् उत्पादों िे कछड़िाव िे कलए इफिो िे साथ
सिझौिा किया
(a) 38 lakh
(b) 25 lakh
(c) 32 lakh
(d) 45 lakh
(e) 30 lakh
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• Drone company Drone Destination has signed an agreement with cooperative major IFFCO
for spraying agricultural products on up to 30 lakh acres of farmland.
• According to company officials, under the agreement Drone Destination could get paid in
the range of Rs 400 to Rs 800 per acre at prevailing market rates, implying that the deal will
fetch a revenue of Rs 120 crore in the lower price band and up to Rs 240 at upper price band.
• The prevailing market rate of such agri spray is Rs 400-800 per acre depending upon the
region and the crop.
• As part of the agreement, Drone Destination will undertake drone spray in 12 states across
the country.
• These states include Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh,
Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttrakhand.
• The drones will spray IFFCO Nano Urea, Nano DAP, Sagarika, IFFCO MC Agro-
Chemicals and other IFFCO and IFFCO joint venture's agri products, to enhance agricultural
productivity and efficiency.

Ques : Which IIT startup Mindgrove launches first India-made microcontroller chip ?
किस आईआईटी स्टाटष अप िाइं िग्रोव ने पहली भारि कनकिषि िाइक्रोिंटर ोलर कर्प लॉन्च िी?
(a) IIT Guwahati/ आईआईटी गुवा ाटी

(b) IIT Delhi / आईआईटी डदिी
(d) IIT Indore / आईआईटी इं दौर
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• India is finally set to have a made-in-India microcontroller chip powering electronic device.
• Mindgrove Technologies, incubated by IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation and

IIT Madras Incubation Cell, and supported by Peak XV Partners, has launched Secure IoT,
India’s debut high-performance SoC (system on chip).
• A system-on-chip (SoC) combines many electronic parts into one chip, like a mini-
computer. It goes into the printed circuit board (PCB) and is used in various devices, making
them smaller and more efficient.
• The new, indigenous chip comes at a 30 percent lower cost than other chips in a similar
segment and is the only Indian chip commercially available in this segment.

Ques : Which trading platform has secured the prestigious title of Best Trading
Platform in India for the second consecutive year?
किस टर े किं ग लेटफॉिष ने लगािार दू सरे वर्ष भारि िें सवषश्रेष्ठ टर े किं ग लेटफॉिष िा प्रकिकष्ठि
खििाब हाकसल किया है ?
(a) Upstox
(b) UnoCoin
(c) AngelOne
(d) Groww
(e) QuantPower
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• QuantPower, the most innovative AI-enabled trading platform, has secured the prestigious
title of Best Trading Platform in India for the second consecutive year.
• This milestone reaffirms QuantPower’s position as the preferred software for Indian
investors, offering an unparalleled suite of features that consolidate various trading tools into
one comprehensive solution.
• Under the umbrella of Wisdom Tree Ventures Pvt Ltd., QuantPower.tech has revolutionized
the trading landscape by providing a unified platform that caters to diverse trading styles.
• By seamlessly integrating advanced features such as Strategy Builder, Algo Bots, and
Backtesting for algorithmic traders, alongside Advanced Charting, Trading from Charts, and
Chart Alerts for manual traders, QuantPower empowers investors to make informed decisions
with confidence.
• Deb Mukherjee, the Group CEO of Wisdom Group, also celebrated the recognition of
Wisdom Tree Ventures as the Top Fintech Company of the Year 2024 by Entrepreneur India.

Ques : German private space company HyImpulse successfully launched a candle wax-
powered rocket ____ .
ििषन कनिी अंिररक्ष िंपनी HyImpulse ने सफलिापूवषि लॉन्च किया िोिबत्ती िोि से र्लने
वाला रॉिेट
(a) SR80
(b) SR75
(c) SR78
(d) SR90
(e) SR85
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• German private space company HyImpulse successfully launched a candle wax-powered

rocket “SR75” from a launch site in Koonibba, South Australia.
• It is for the 1st-time a rocket carrying commercial satellites on a test suborbital flight into
space.
• The test rocket is 12 metre (m) long and weighs around 2.5 tonne single stage rocket
• The rocket has the capacity of carrying satellites which weighs up to 250 kg to an altitude of
up to 250 kilometers. It is fuelled by paraffin (candle wax) and liquid oxygen.
• Paraffin is a derivative of gasoline production, so it’s not exactly a green alternative to

standard rocket fuels. In the future, though, Kobald wants HyImpulse to use paraffin created
from carbon dioxide and water.

Ques : Who has been appointed as Director in the Ministry of Ayush?
आयुर् िंत्रालय िें कनदे शि िे रूप िें किसे कनयुक्त किया गया है ?
(a) Smita Sarangi / क्सिता सारं गी

(b) Arindam Bagchi /अररं दम बागची
(c) Subodh Kumar / सुबोध कुमार
(d) Tanu Singh / तनु डसं
(e) Senthil Pandian C / सेंडथल पांडियन सी
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• Subodh Kumar (IAS) has been appointed as Director in the Ministry of Ayush.
• Kumar has been selected for the appointment to the post with effect from the date of taking
over charge of the post for a period upto October 8 or until further orders, whichever is
earlier.
• Kumar is a 2010- batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.
Presently, he is on ‘Compulsory wait’ in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.

• Prof. Mohammad Rihan : Director General of the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE)
• Sanjaya Kumar Mishra : President GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)
• Shashi Bhushan Singh : Secretary of National Jute Board
• Pratima Singh : Director of the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
(DPIIT)
• Krishna M Ella : President of Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association (IVMA)
(JNPA)
four-year term.
Bangladesh
• Nidhi S Jain : Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Cotton Corporation of India Limited (CCI).

Ques : The Border Road Organization (BRO) celebrated its ___ raising day on 7 May
2024.
सीिा सड़ि संगठन (बीआरओ) ने 7 िई 2024 िो अपना ___ स्थापना कदवस िनाया।
(a) 64th
(b) 63rd
(c) 65th
(d) 67th
(e) 69th
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• The Border Road Organization (BRO) celebrated its 65th raising day on 7 May 2024.
• A ceremony was organised in New Delhi on the occasion, presided over by the Union
Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane.
• The Border Road Organization was set up on 7 May 1960 by the Pt Nehru government to
execute crucial road projects vital for the Army.
• It started its operation in May 1960 with two projects: Project Tuskar in the East and Project
Beacon in the West.
• Project Tuskar, now renamed Project Vartak job, was to build a road between Bhalukpong
and Tenga in Arunachal Pradesh.
• Project Beacon was launched to build and maintain roads in the strategically important
Kashmir region for the Indian Army.
• The Border Road Organization is part of the Union Ministry of Defence and is always
headed by an Army officer.
• DG of BRO – Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan

Ques : World Athletics Day is observed every year on which day?
कवश्व एथलेकटक्स कदवस प्रत्येि वर्ष किस कदन िनाया िािा है ?
(a) 5 May
(b) 6 May
(c) 7 May
(d) 8 May
(e) 9 May
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• World Athletics Day is observed every year on 7 May.
• This day aims to promote sports and encourage people, especially the youth, to participate
in athletics.
• It is an annual event dedicated to honouring athletes and instilling values such as dedication
and motivation that we can learn from sports.
• World Athletics Day was established by the International Association of Athletics

Federations (IAAF), now known as World Athletics, in 1996.
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Ques : Which bank Reports Record Annual Profit of Rs 1,767 Crore for FY24 ?
किस बैंि ने FY24 िे कलए 1,767 िरोड़ रुपये िा ररिॉिष वाकर्षि लाभ दिष किया है ?
(a) J&K Bank / जे एं ि के बैंक

(b) Indian Overseas Bank / इं डियन ओवरसीज बैंक
(c) Union Bank of India / यूडनयन बैंक ऑफ इं डिया
(d) Karnataka Bank / कनािटक बैंक
(e) Central Bank of India / सेंटरल बैंक ऑफ इं डिया
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Bank reported a record net profit of Rs 1,767 crore for the fiscal
year 2023-24.
• This represents a 48% increase over the previous record of Rs 1,197 crore achieved in the
prior fiscal year.
• The bank's total income increased by 10% to Rs 6,029.17 crore, compared to Rs 5,502.09
crore in the previous fiscal year.
• The gross non-performing assets (NPAs) decreased to a decadal low of 4.08%.
• Total deposits increased by 10.44% year-on-year to Rs 1,34,774.89 crore as of March 31,
2024, up from Rs 1,22,037.74 crore the previous year.
• Net advances rose by 14% to Rs 93,762.51 crore in Q4 for FY23-24, compared to Rs
82,285.45 crore in the same period a year ago.
About Jammu and Kashmir Bank :
• Founded : 1 October 1938

• Headquarters : Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
• MD & CEO : Baldev Prakash

Ques : How many Credit Card Issuers in India Experience Market Share Decline in
FY24 ?
भारि िें कििने क्रेकिट िािष िारीििाषओ ं िो FY24 िें बािार कहस्सेदारी िें कगरावट िा अनुभव
हुआ?
(a) 2
(b) 6
(c) 5
(d) 4
(e) 3
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported that the market share of the top four credit card
issuers in India declined during FY24 in terms of monthly card spends and total cards
outstanding.
• The market share of the top 4 issuers-HDFC Bank, SBI Card, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank
dropped to 71.98% as of March 2024, from 74.79% a year earlier.
• Credit card spends surged 27% year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 18.26 trillion in FY24, up from
nearly Rs 14 trillion in the year-ago period.
• The total number of credit cards issued by banks in India increased to 101 million in March
2024, from 100.60 million at the end of February 2024.
• HDFC Bank leads in credit card issuances with 20.59 million cards in circulation.
• Other major players include SBI Card with 18.89 million cards, ICICI Bank with 16.95
million, and Axis Bank with 14.21 million.
• This decline is attributed to the expansion of the overall spending base and accelerated
growth by mid-sized players.

Ques : Who imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore on Go Digit General Insurance for non-
disclosure of a change in the conversion ratio of compulsorily convertible preference
shares (CCPS)?
अकनवायष रूप से पररविषनीय वरीयिा शेयरों (सीसीपीएस) िे रूपांिरण अनुपाि िें बदलाव िा
िुलासा न िरने िे कलए गो किकिट िनरल इं श्योरें स पर 1 िरोड़ रुपये िा िुिाषना किसने
लगाया?

(c) IRDAI / आईआरिीएआई
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) imposed a penalty of
Rs 1 crore on Go Digit General Insurance for non-disclosure of a change in the conversion
ratio of compulsorily convertible preference shares (CCPS).
• The company had not furnished the full particulars of the revision to the regulator, violating
Section 26 of the Insurance Act.
• The insurance regulator had earlier issued a show cause notice after noticing that Go Digit
had changed its conversion ratio of 63,00,000 CCPS issued by Go Digit Infoworks Services
Pvt Ltd (GDISPL), the parent company of the general insurer, to FAL Corporation, owned by
Fairfax Group.
• It was changed from “1 CCPS for 2.324 equity shares” to “2.324 CCPS for each equity
share.
About IRDAI :
• Headquarters : Hyderabad, Telangana
• Chairperson : Debasish Panda
• The IRDAI is a statutory body under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance (MoF),
Government of India (GoI) and is tasked with regulating and licensing the insurance and
reinsurance industries in India.

Ques : Lakshya Aircraft, recently seen in the news, is designed and built by which
organization?
हाल ही िें सिार्ारों िें दे िा गया लक्ष्य कविान किस संगठन द्वारा कििाइन और कनकिषि किया
गया है?
(a) ISRO
(b) DRDO
(c) NASA
(d) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
(e) None of these
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• The Aeronautical Development Establishment, a Bengaluru-based Defence Research and

Development Organisation (DRDO) lab, creator of Lakshya aircraft, is under CBI scrutiny.
• Lakshya, a micro-light, pilot-less aircraft, was developed by ADE for Indian Armed Forces,
inducted in 2000 (IAF), 2001 (IN), and 2003 (IA).
• Cost-effective, reusable, with HAL-manufactured engine, it aids weapon system trials,

carries tow targets for training, and launches from land or sea. Controlled via GCS, it's
designed for 15 missions, countering airborne threats.
• It was designed to launch either from land or sea through a zero-length launcher and be
recovered by a dual stage parachute system.
• DRDO is the R&D wing of the Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India, with a vision to
empower India with cutting-edge defence technologies and a mission to achieve self-reliance
in critical defence technologies and systems. It is India's largest research organisation.

Ques : Which state Tourism Announced India’s First Astro Tourism Campaign Named
‘Nakshatra Sabha’ ?
किस राज्य पयषटन ने भारि िे पहले िगोल पयषटन अकभयान िी घोर्णा िी किसिा नाि
'नक्षत्र सभा' रिा गया ?
(a) Tripura / डिपुरा

(b) Punjab / पंजाब
(c) Uttarakhand / उत्तराखंि
(d) Arunachal Pradesh / अरुणाचल प्रदे ि
(e) Meghalaya / मेघालय
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• Nakshatra Sabha is an innovative astro-tourism initiative launched by the Uttarakhand

Tourism Development Board and Starscapes, aimed at providing a comprehensive celestial
experience.
• It goes beyond traditional stargazing, offering activities like special solar observations,
astrophotography contests, and camping under the stars.
About Uttarakhand :
• Capital : Gairsain (summer) Dehradun (winter)
• CM : Pushkar Singh Dhami • Governor : Gurmit Singh
• National Parks : Jim corbet National park, Rajaji National Park, Valley Of Flowers National
Park, Nanda Devi National Park, Gangotri National Park, Govind Pashu Vihar National Park

Ques : __ Triumphs at the AFC U-23 Asian Cup ?
एएफसी अंिर-23 एकशयन िप िें _ िी िीि ?
(a) Australia / ऑस्टर े डलया

Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• The Japanese men’s under-23 football team etched their name in history by clinching the
AFC U-23 Asian Cup for the second time, defeating Uzbekistan in a nail-biting final at the
Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
• Japan’s triumph in 2024 marks their second title, having previously won the championship
in 2016.
• The solitary goal scored by substitute Yamada in injury time secured Japan’s victory and
qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
• The 6th edition of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup was held in Qatar, with 16 teams from across
Asia vying for the coveted title.
• The bronze medal went to Iraq, who defeated Indonesia in the semifinals.
SPORTS NEWS :
• ICC Imposes 5 years Ban on West Indies Cricketer Devon Thomas for AntiCorruption
Breaches
• The world football governing body FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football
Association) announced a major sponsorship deal with the Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco.
• Madhya Pradesh's ace para canoer, Prachi Yadav clinched two gold medals for the country
in the ACC Paracanoe Asian Championship 2024, held in Tokyo, Japan.
• Indian wrestlers won a total of 9 medals (4 silver and 5 bronze) in the Asian Wrestling
Championships (Seniors) 2024 held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Ques : World no.1 women’s tennis players Iga Swiatek has won the Women’s Singles
Titles at the 2024 Madrid Open. She is from which country?
कवश्व िी नंबर 1 िकहला टे कनस खिलाड़ी इगा खस्वएटे ि ने 2024 िैकिर ि ओपन िें िकहला एिल
खििाब िीिा है। वह किस दे श से है ?
(a) Poland / पोलैंि

(b) Belarus / बेलारूस
(c) Spain / स्पेन
(d) Czech Republic / चेक गणराज्य
(e) Australia / ऑस्टर े डलया
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• World no.1 women’s tennis players Iga Swiatek and Andrey Rublev won the women’s and
men’s singles titles at the 2024 Madrid Open, respectively.
• This was the first Madrid Open title for Iga Swiatek of Poland, while it was the second
Madrid Open title for Andrey Rublev.
• The Madrid Open Tennis was held in the Spanish capital city of Madrid from 22 April to 5
May 2024.
• Iga Swiatek defeated Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (9/7) to win her first Madrid
Open title. Last year, she lost in the final to Aryna Sabalenka.
• Andrey Rublev of Russia won the singles title of the ATP Madrid Open Masters 1000,
beating Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada 4-6, 7-5, 7-5, to win his second ATP Masters title.
Women’s Doubles title :

• Winner – Sara Sorribes (Spain) and Cristina Bucsa (Spain)
• Runner Up – Barbora Krejcikova (Czech Republic) and Laura Siegemund (Germany)
Men’s Doubles Title:

• Winner – Jordan Thompson (Australia) and Sebastian Korda (United States)
• Runneer Up – Adam Pavlesak (Czech Republic) and Ariel Behra (Uruguay)

Ques : Which country wins both Thomas and Uber Cup Badminton titles ?
किस दे श ने थॉिस और उबेर िप बैिकिंटन दोनों खििाब िीिे?
(a) Australia / ऑस्टर े डलया

Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• The Chinese badminton team has won both the men’s Tomas Cup 2024 and the women’s
Uber Cup 2024.
• The final of the 2024 BWF Thomas and Uber Cup was played in the Chinese city of
Chengdu.
• Thomas and Uber Cup is held every two years and is organised by the world badminton
governing body, the Badminton World Federation (BWF).
• For the first time since 2012, Chinese badminton has won both the men’s and women’s titles
at the world team championships.
• China defeated Indonesia 4-1 to win the Thomas Cup for the 11th time.
• The Chinese women's team defeated Indonesia 3-0 to win the Uber Cup for the 16th time.

About Thomas Cup :
• Also called : World Men's Team Championships
• Started in : 1949
• 2024 edition : 33rd
• No. of teams : 16
• Most titles : Indonesia (14 titles)
• Most recent champion : China (11th title)
• India won : in 2022 (Bangkok, Thailand)
• 2026 edition will be held in : Horsens, Denmark
About Uber Cup :

• Also called : World Women's Team Championships
• Started in : 1957
• 2024 edition : 30th
• No. of teams : 16
• Most titles : China (16 titles)
• Most recent champion : China (16th title)
• 2022 winner : South Korea (Bangkok, Thailand)
• 2026 edition will be held in : Horsens, Denmark

Ques : Jose Raul Mulino has been elected as the president of which country?
िोस राउल िुकलनो िो किस दे श िे राष्ट्रपकि िे रूप िें र्ुना गया है ?
(a) Panama / पनामा

(b) Ghana / घाना
(e) Oman / ओमान
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• Jose Raul Mulino has won Panama’s presidential election after three of his nearest rivals
conceded defeat.
• The 64-year-old former security minister has secured nearly 35% of the counted votes, with
more than 92% of the votes counted.
• He has an unassailable 9 per cent lead over his nearest rival.
• Jose Raul Mulino was initially chosen as a Vice-Presidential candidate by former president
Ricardo Martinelli, who was himself the Presidential candidate.
About Panama :
• Capital – Panama City
• Currency- Balboa
• Continent – North America
• President – José Raúl Mulino
• Panama is famous for its Panama Canal, which connects the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic
Ocean and is an important global maritime trade route.

• Prime minister of Solomon Islands : Jeremiah Manele

Ques : Who has been appointed as the Director General of the National Institute of
Solar Energy (NISE)?
राष्ट्रीय सौर ऊिाष संस्थान (NISE) िे िहाकनदे शि िे रूप िें किसे कनयुक्त किया गया है ?
(a) Ganesan Kannabiran / गणेिन कन्नाबीरन

(b) Mohammad Rihan / मो म्मद रर ान
(c) Pramod Sharma / प्रमोद िमाि
(d) Parminder Chopra / परडमंदर चोपड़ा
(e) Vivek Srivastava / डववेक श्रीवास्तव
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• Prof. Mohammad Rihan has been named Director General of the National Institute of Solar
Energy (NISE).
• He is a professor of electrical engineering department in Aligarh Muslim University.
• He will be on deputation for three years with a possible two-year extension.
• Rihan’s expertise in smart grid and solar energy aligns with NISE’s goals in R&D, testing,
certification, and skill development in solar technology.


(DPIIT)
(JNPA)
four-year term.
Bangladesh

Ques : Which bank has rolled out a new facility allowing its non-resident Indian (NRI)
customers to make Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions in India using their
international mobile numbers?
किस बैंि ने अपने अकनवासी भारिीय (एनआरआई) ग्राहिों िो अपने अंिरराष्ट्रीय िोबाइल
नंबरों िा उपयोग िरिे भारि िें यूकनफाइि पेिेंट इं टरफेस (यूपीआई) लेनदे न िरने िी
अनुिकि दे ने वाली एि नई सुकवधा शुरू िी है ?
(a) ICICI Bank / आईसीआईसीआई बैंक

(c) IndusInd Bank / इं िसइं ि बैंक
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
mobile numbers.
• Previously, NRIs had to register an Indian mobile number with their Non-Resident External
(NRE) or Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) bank accounts to use UPI, limiting their ability to
make payments conveniently.
• The new facility allows ICICI Bank’s NRI customers to use their international mobile
numbers registered with their NRE/NRO accounts for UPI payments.
• This change applies to customers residing in ten countries, including the USA, UK, UAE,
Canada, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
• This service is available through its mobile banking app, iMobile Pay, providing an easy
way for NRIs to make utility payments, merchant and e-commerce transactions, and other
financial activities without switching to an Indian mobile number.
• Customers can make payments by scanning any Indian QR code, sending money to a UPI
ID, or sending to an Indian bank account.
About Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI)

Bank :
• Headquarters – Mumbai
• MD & CEO – Sandeep Bakhshi
• Tagline – Hum Hai Na Khayal Apka

Ques : India’s first indigenous bomber UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) aircraft
unveiled in _.
भारि िे पहले स्वदे शी बिवर्षि यूएवी (िानव रकहि हवाई वाहन) कविान िा _ िें अनावरण
किया गया

(b) New Delhi / नई डदिी
(d) Greater Noida / ग्रेटर नोएिा
(e) Gurugram / गुरूग्राम
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• Flying Wedge Defence, a Bengaluru-based defense and aerospace technology firm, recently
revealed the FWD-200B, India’s inaugural indigenous bomber unmanned aircraft.
• The FWD-200B has a payload capacity of 100 kgs and is classified as a MALE Unmanned
Combat Aerial Vehicle (medium-altitude, long-endurance).
• The Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) consists of optical surveillance payloads and is
integrated with missile-like weapons for precision air strikes.
• It reduces dependency on costly imports of UAVs with a 12-20 hour endurance, 370 kmph
speed, and 200 km station range.
• The FWD-200B can carry a maximum takeoff weight of 498 Kgs in addition to this, it holds
a ground control station (GCS) range of 200 kms

Ques : Recently Bernard Hill passed away. Who is he ?
हाल ही िें बनाषिष कहल िा कनधन हो गया। िौन है ये ?
(a) Journalist / पिकार

(c) Actor / अडभनेता
(d) Social Worker / सामाडजक कायिकताि
(e) Film Director / डफल्म डनदे िक
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• Bernard Hill, actor known for his roles in "The Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic," passed
away at the age of 79.
About Bernard Hill :

• He was born in Blackley, Manchester, England.
• Key Film Roles:
• Hill portrayed Theoden, King of Rohan, in "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy.
• He played Captain Edward Smith, the captain of the Titanic, in the 1997 film "Titanic."
• He also played Luther Plunkitt, Warden of San Quentin Prison, in Clint Eastwood's film
"True Crime."
• Hill's performance as Yosser Hughes in "Boys from the Blackstuff" earned him a
nomination for a British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award in 1983.
• The series won the BAFTA for Best Drama Series.
• The film "Titanic," in which he played Captain Edward Smith, won 11 Academy Awards.

Ques : Under which initiative Thomas Cook India has launched video KYC for its retail
foreign exchange customers for a safe digital transactions?
किस पहल िे िहि थॉिस िुि इं किया ने अपने िुदरा कवदे शी िुद्रा ग्राहिों िे कलए सुरकक्षि
किकिटल लेनदे न िे कलए वीकियो िेवाईसी लॉन्च किया है ?
(a) Forex Near to Home

(b) No Jhanjhat Forex Fatafat
(c) KYC Aapke Dwar
(d) Ab Forex Dur Nhi
(e) Ab Forex Ghar Baithe
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• The company said that the new initiative, ‘Ab Forex Ghar Baithe’, offers customers a
paperless means to buy forex without stepping out of home.
• The Aadhaar-based video KYC verification ensures doorstep delivery within two hours.
Customers can complete the transaction online, including loading/topping up of prepaid forex
cards, fund transfers, and foreign exchange transactions.

Ques : International Day of the Midwife is observed every year on which day?
अंिराषष्ट्रीय दाई कदवस हर साल किस कदन िनाया िािा है?
(a) 4 May
(b) 5 May
(c) 6 May
(d) 7 May
(e) 8 May
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• International Day of the Midwife is observed every year on 5 May.

• Objective – It is an opportunity for healthcare staff to reflect on the dedication.
• Theme 2024 – Midwives: A Vital Climate Solution
• The International Day of the Midwife was established in 1992 by the International
Confederation of Midwives to celebrate and raise awareness about the midwifery profession.
• The occasion is observed by over 50 nations around the world, as well as international
organizations such as the WHO and UNFPA.
Important days :
• 30 April : International Jazz Day

Ques : International No Diet Day is observed every year on ____.
हर साल ____ िो इं टरनेशनल नो िाइट िे िनाया िािा है।
(a) 4 May
(b) 5 May
(c) 6 May
(d) 7 May
(e) 8 May
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• International No Diet Day is observed every year on 6 May.
• Objective – To spread awareness on issues like weight discrimination and fatphobia, and
educate the masses on unhealthy dieting practice.
• Theme 2024 – Embrace Yourself: Reject Diet Culture, Love You
• In 1992, Mary Evans began International No Diet Day fully intent on showing individuals
the significance of body energy, appreciating their own bodies and, furthermore, going home
for the day from their diet routine and taking part in a feast that they love.
• The day is dedicated to promoting a healthy life style with a focus on health at any size and
in raising awareness of the potential dangers of dieting and the unlikelihood of success.

Ques : C2FO's TReDS platform goes live with _ and Dabur India as participants.
C2FO िा TReDS लेटफॉिष प्रकिभाकगयों िे रूप िें _ और िाबर इं किया िे साथ लाइव हो गया
है।

(c) HDFC Bank / एचिीएफसी बैंक
(d) UCO Bank / यूको बैंक
(e) Axis Bank / एक्सिस बैंक
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• C2FO, the world’s on-demand working capital platform, announced that its TReDS
platform, named C2treds has gone live with India’s largest bank State Bank of India (SBI)
and Dabur India Ltd. among the inaugural participants on the platform.
• This milestone follows the recent approval received by C2FO’s wholly owned subsidiary,
C2FO Factoring Solutions Private Ltd, “from the Reserve Bank of India, to operationalize the
TReDS platform.”
• TReDS, an initiative introduced “by the RBI and backed by the Ministry of Micro, Small &
Medium Enterprises (MSME), addresses the liquidity and working capital challenges faced
by MSMEs.”
• It serves as an electronic platform “facilitating the financing and discounting of trade

receivables of MSMEs through multiple financiers.”
About State Bank of India (SBI):

• MDs : CS Setty, Ashwini Kumar Tiwari, Alok Kumar Choudhary & Vinay M. Tonse

Ques : What are P-Notes?
पी-नोटड स क्या हैं ?
(a) Particles
(b) Paper
(c) Physical
(d) Phenomenal
(e) Participatory
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
About P notes :
• P-Notes, short for Participatory Notes, are financial instruments that enable foreign
investors to invest indirectly in Indian securities without having to register with the SEBI.
• P-Notes serve as a substitute for underlying Indian company shares, allowing foreign
investors to gain exposure to the Indian stock market.
• Previously, only banks registered with GIFT City could issue P-Notes.
Currently in news :
• Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) domiciled at the GIFT International Financial Services
Centre (IFSC) and registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) are
now permitted to issue offshore derivative instruments (ODIs), commonly known as
participatory notes (P-Notes).
• At present, the International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA), the unified
regulator for GIFT City, allows banking units to issue pnotes.

About GIFT International Financial Services Centre :
• Founded : April 2015

• Headquarters : GIFT City, Gandhinagar in Gujarat
• GIFT IFSC is a financial centre and special economic zone in Gujarat International Finance
Tec-City (GIFT City) covering 106 ha (261 acres).
• It is regulated by the International Financial Services Centres Authority, an independent
regulator exclusive to the zone.
• GIFT City is a joint venture between the Government of Gujarat and IL&FS, a leading
infrastructure development and finance company in India.
About SEBI :
• Established : 12 April 1988 as an executive body and was given statutory powers on 30
January 1992 through the SEBI Act, 1992
• Headquarters : Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Chairman : Madhabi Puri Buch (first woman to lead the SEBI)
• SEBI is the regulatory body for securities and commodity markets in India under the
ownership of the Ministry of Finance (MoF), GoI.

Ques : Who have been named as laureates of the 2024 Guillermo Cano World Press
Prize?
2024 कगलिो िैनो वल्डष प्रेस पुरस्कार िे कविेिा िे रूप िें किसे नाकिि किया गया है ?
(a) Indian Journalists

(b) Russian Journalists
(c) Ukrainian Journalists
(d) Isralian Journalists
(e) Palestinian Journalists
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• UNESCO awarded its World Press Freedom Prize to all Palestinian journalists covering the
war in Gaza.
• The Award Ceremony occurred in the margins of the World Press Freedom Conference in
Santiago, Chile.
• Mauricio Weibel, Chair of the International Jury, highlights the immense debt owed to these
journalists for their courage and dedication to freedom of expression.
About the Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize :
• Created in 1997, the annual UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize honours
an outstanding contribution to the defence and/or promotion of press freedom anywhere in
the world, especially when this has been achieved in the face of danger.
• It is the only such prize awarded to journalists within the UN System.
• It is named for Guillermo Cano Isaza, the Colombian journalist who was assassinated in
front of the offices of his newspaper El Espectador in Bogotá, Colombia, on 17 December
1986.

Ques : UNICEF India has appointed whom as its new National Ambassador?
यूकनसेफ इं किया ने किसे अपना नया राष्ट्रीय रािदू ि कनयुक्त किया है ?
(a) Anushka Sharma / अनुष्का िमाि

(b) Kareena Kapoor Khan / करीना कपूर खान
(c) Priyanka Chopra / डप्रयंका चोपड़ा
(d) Katrina Kaif / कैटरीना कैफ
(e) Aishwarya Rai / ऐश्वयाि राय
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• UNICEF India has appointed Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan as its new National
Ambassador.
• The “Crew” star, who has been associated with UNICEF India since 2014, will support the
not-for-profit organisation in furthering every child’s right to early childhood development,
health, education and gender equality.
• Besides Kareena, UNICEF India has also appointed its first-ever Youth Advocates, who are
peer leaders and champions on issues like climate action, mental health, innovations and
Girls in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
• The four advocates are Gauranshi Sharma from Madhya Pradesh on right to play and
disability inclusion; Kartik Verma from Uttar Pradesh on climate action and child rights
advocacy; singer Nahid Afrin from Assam on mental health and early childhood
development; and Vinisha Umashankar from Tamil Nadu is a budding innovator and STEM
pioneer.

Recently appointed Brand Ambassador :
• Sana Mir : ambassador for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
• Mahendra Singh Dhoni : French carmaker Citroen made him as its brand ambassador in
India
• Usain Bolt : brand ambassador for the 9th ICC Men’s T-20 World Cup
• Valerie Adams : International Event Ambassador for the “16th edition of Tata Consultancy
Services’ (TCS) World 10K Bengaluru (Karnataka)”
• Ravindra Jadeja : VARNI
• Ranveer Singh : boAt
• Narendra Kumar Yadav : Fit India Movement
• Katrina Kaif : Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for IPL 2024
• Neeraj Chopra : Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL)’s premium petrol variant, ‘Speed’
• Actress Nayanthara : Slice
• Neeraj Chopra : Eveready Industries India Limited
• Virat Kohli : for Neo Bharat Latex Paint, Asian Paints

Ques : State-owned REC Ltd has received a ‘No Objection Certificate’ (NOC) from
_ for setting up a subsidiary in Gujarat.
राज्य िे स्वाकित्व वाली आरईसी कलकिटे ि िो एि सहायि िंपनी स्थाकपि िरने िे कलए _ से
'अनापकत्त प्रिाणपत्र' (एनओसी) प्राप्त हुआ है।

Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• State-owned REC Ltd, under the Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC, has received a
‘No Objection Certificate’ (NOC) from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for setting up a
subsidiary in Gujarat International Finance Tech-City (GIFT) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
• The proposed subsidiary will engage in a range of financial activities as a finance company
within GIFT, including lending, investment, and other financial services.
• The GIFT City platform offers a conducive environment for international lending activities
coupled with world-class infrastructure.
About Gujarat :
• Capital- Gandhinagar
• Chief Minister- Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel
• Governor- Acharya Devvrat

Ques : Which company will launch the world’s first compressed natural gas (CNG)
motorcycle in June 2024?
िौन सी िंपनी िून 2024 िो दु कनया िी पहली संपीकड़ि प्रािृकिि गैस (सीएनिी)
िोटरसाइकिल लॉन्च िरे गी?
(a) Hero
(b) Honda
(c) Hyundai
(d) Bajaj Auto
(e) Ola
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• Bajaj Auto will launch the world’s first compressed natural gas (CNG) motorcycle on June
2024.
• This move marks a significant shift in the industry, providing customers with a cost-
effective and eco-friendly alternative to traditional petrol motorcycles.
• With the new CNG-powered bikes, customers can expect a significant reduction in
operational costs, making it an attractive proposition in today’s market.
• Bajaj Auto plans to initiate production with an initial capacity of 20,000 CNG motorcycles,
a cautious step considering the varied response the initiative has garnered thus far.
• The CNG-powered bike is to be named Bruzer 125 CNG.
About Bajaj Auto :

• Founded – 29 November 1945
• Founder – Jamnalal Bajaj
• Headquarters – Pune, Maharashtra
• Bajaj Managing Director – Rajiv Bajaj

Ques : ____ and Nigeria have agreed to an early conclusion of the Local Currency
Settlement System Agreement to strengthen bilateral economic ties.
और नाइिीररया कद्वपक्षीय आकथषि संबंधों िो ििबूि िरने िे कलए स्थानीय िुद्रा कनपटान
प्रणाली सिझौिे िो शीघ्र संपन्न िरने पर सहिि हुए हैं।

(b) India / भारत
(c) UAE / यूएई
(d) Syria / सीररया
(e) Saudi Arabia / सऊदी अरब
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• Under the local currency settlement system, the trade will be settled in India’s local
currency and Nigerian local currency, Nigerian naira.
• This was decided at the 2nd session of the India-Nigeria Joint Trade Committee held in
Abuja, Nigeria.
• Officials from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), EXIM Bank of India, and the National
Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) also accompanied the Indian delegation.
• India established a Diplomatic House in Lagos, Nigeria, in November 1958; even before
Nigeria gained independence, Nigeria gained independence from Britain in 1960.
• Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was the first prime minister of India to visit Nigeria
in September 1962.
• Two Nigerian Presidents have been the chief guests at the Republic Day celebration:
President Shehu Shagari in 1983 and President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2000.
About Nigeria :
• Capital- Abuja
• Currency- Nigerian naira
• Continent- Africa
• President– Bola Tinubu

Recent MoU :
2025 to 2030.
defence sector.
Minerals

Ques : Who wins Oxford Bookstore Book Cover Prize ?
ऑक्सफोिष बुिस्टोर बुि िवर पुरस्कार किसने िीिा?
(a) Angad Pratap / अंगद प्रताप

(b) Prashanth Balakrishnan / प्रिांत बालकृष्णन
(c) Ajith Krishnan / अडजत कृष्णन
(d) Bhavi Mehta / भावी मे ता
(e) Shubhanshu Shukla / िुभांिु िुक्ला
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• Oxford Bookstores announced Bhavi Mehta as the winner of the 9th edition of Oxford
Bookstore Book Cover Prize at a celebratory event hosted at the India Habitat Centre.
• Bhavi Mehta won the prize for the book jacket of “The Book Beautiful” published by
Hachette India and authored by Pradeep Sebastian.
• The winner, announced at India Habitat Centre (IHC) here, was felicitated with a trophy,
certificate and one lakh rupees cash prize by art historian and the chair of the jury Alka
Pande, author-politician Shashi Tharoor, Ambassador of Norway to India May-Elin Stener
and CEO of Apeejay Oxford Bookstores Swagat Sengupta.
Limited (HAL)

Chairman Ratan Tata
Dr. Karthik Kommuri

Ques : SC reserved ____ seats for women in bar association committee .
SC ने बार एसोकसएशन ििेटी िें िकहलाओं िे कलए 33% सीटें आरकक्षि िी ं l
(a) 25%
(b) 28%
(c) 33%
(d) 40%
(e) 38%
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• The Supreme Court directed that at least one-third of posts in the executive committee of
the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) should be reserved for women.
• A bench of Justices Surya Kant and K V Viswanathan passed directions granting reservation
for women lawyers for polls scheduled this month.
• The court directed that a minimum of three out of nine seats in the executive committee and
at least two out of six senior executive members be reserved for women members of the Bar
• The order came on an application filed by advocate Kumud Lata Das seeking reforms in the
bar body’s electoral process and holding of elections.

Ques : Koothandavar festival, recently in news, is celebrated in which state ?
हाल ही िें िबरों िें रहा िूथंिावर उत्सव किस राज्य िें िनाया िािा है?
(a) Maharashtra / म ाराष्ट्र

(b) Tamil Nadu / तडमलनािु
(c) Gujarat / गुजरात
(d) Andhra Pradesh / आं ध्र प्रदे ि
(e) Telangana / तेलंगाना
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• The Koothandavar festival in Koovagam, Tamil Nadu, unfolds a narrative of marriage and
widowhood within a day during the Tamil month of Chithirai.
• Lasting 18 days, it honors Lord Aravan's sacrifice from the Tamil Mahabharata.
• Transgender individuals marry Aravan on the 17th day, symbolizing devotion.
• On the final day, Aravan is ritually sacrificed, and his widowed spouses mourn, echoing
Lord Krishna's lament for Aravan's plight. This unique celebration draws global attention to
transgender identity.
Recent Festivals & Fairs :
• Ethnic Mamani Festival – Ladakh

• Janakpurdham Cultural Festival – Nepal
• Chapchar Kut Festival – Mizoram
• Divya Kala Mela – Agartala, Tripura
• 11th International Puppet Festival : Chandigarh
• Tawi Festival : Jammu and Kashmir
• 36th National Book Fair : Hyderabad
• Startup Mahakumbh 2024 : New Delhi
• Vividdhta ka Amrit Mahotsav : Rashtrapati Bhavan
• Sammakka Saralamma Jathara : Mulugu district of Telangana
• National Dairy Mela and Agricultural Exhibition : Chaibasa, Jharkhand

Ques : Who launches Climate Resilience Fund to Shield Refugees and Displaced People
from Climate Shocks ?
शरणाकथषयों और कवस्थाकपि लोगों िो िलवायु िे झटिों से बर्ाने िे कलए िलवायु लर्ीलापन
िोर् किसने लॉन्च किया?
(a) UNICEF
(b) UNHCR
(c) UNDP
(d) WHO
(e) IMF
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) launched the UNHCR
Climate Resilience Fund, aiming to raise USD 100 million by 2025 for protecting refugees
and displaced communities from climate change impacts.
• Contributions to the Fund will extend UNHCR’s climate action to countries grappling with
conflict-related displacement, including Bangladesh, Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, and
Mozambique.
• It will also support a range of activities in line with UNHCR’s Focus Area Strategic Plan for
Climate Action 2024-2030.
• Four objectives of the plan are: protection, solutions, resilience, and adaptation.
About UNHCR :
• HQ : Geneva, Switzerland
• High Commissionn : Filippo Grandi

Ques : Free hospital care under PM-JAY touches _ crore.
PM-JAY िे िहि िुफ्त अस्पिाल दे िभाल _ िरोड़ िि पहुंर् गई।
(a) Rs 86,000
(b) Rs 88,000
(c) Rs 78,000
(d) Rs 82,000
(e) Rs 80,000
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• Free hospitalisation benefits worth Rs 86,000 crore have been provided to beneficiaries of
the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) since the scheme was rolled out in
September 2018.
• More than 65 million people have so far benefited from the PMJAY scheme which offers Rs
5,00,000-a-year free health cover.
• The scheme was made available for 107 million poor households in the country, roughly
covering the bottom 40% of the population.
• The Centre launched the scheme on September 23, 2018, to alleviate the suffering of the
people due to the rising cost of healthcare.
• People from Tamil Nadu benefitted most under the scheme, followed by Karnataka,
Rajasthan, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat.

About PM-JAY :
• Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY is the largest health assurance scheme in the world which aims
at providing a health cover of Rs. 5 lakhs per family per year for secondary and tertiary care
hospitalization to over 12 crores poor and vulnerable families (approximately 55 crore
beneficiaries) that form the bottom 40% of the Indian population.
• M-JAY was earlier known as the National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS) before being
rechristened. It subsumed the then existing Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) which
had been launched in 2008.
• The coverage mentioned under PM-JAY, therefore, also includes families that were covered
in RSBY but are not present in the SECC 2011 database. PM-JAY is fully funded by the
Government and cost of implementation is shared between the Central and State
Governments.
• It covers up to 3 days of pre-hospitalization and 15 days post-hospitalization expenses such
as diagnostics and medicines.
• There is no restriction on the family size, age or gender. All pre–existing conditions are
covered from day one.
• The scheme is being implemented by the National Health Authority.

Ques : ICC Imposes how many years Ban on West Indies Cricketer Devon Thomas for
AntiCorruption Breaches ?
ICC ने भ्रष्ट्ार्ार कवरोधी उल्लंघनों िे कलए वेस्टइं िीि िे कक्रिेटर िे वोन थॉिस पर कििने साल
िा प्रकिबंध लगाया?
(a) 4
(b) 2
(c) 6
(d) 5
(e) 3
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• The International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken strong action against West Indies player
Devon Thomas by imposing a five-year period of ineligibility from all cricket after he
admitted to breaching multiple anticorruption codes.
• Thomas accepted breaching seven counts of the anti-corruption codes of Sri Lanka Cricket
(SLC), the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
These breaches included:
• Contriving or attempting to fix matches in the Lanka Premier League 2021
• Failing to disclose approaches or invitations to engage in corrupt conduct during the Lanka
Premier League 2021, Abu Dhabi T10 2021, and CPL 2021
• Obstructing or delaying the investigation into corrupt conduct
• Failing to disclose the receipt of gifts or benefits that could bring the game into disrepute
About ICC :
• HQ : Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Chairman : Greg Barclay
• CEO : Geoff Allardice

Ques : World Laughter Day is celebrated every year on first __ of May.
कवश्व हाँसी कदवस हर साल िई िे पहले __ िो िनाया िािा है।
(a) Saturday
(b) Sunday
(c) Monday
(d) Tuesday
(e) Thursday
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• World Laughter Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of May every year. This year, it is on
May 5.
• The primary objective of World Laughter Day is to promote world peace and global
consciousness through laughter.
• World Laughter Day originated from the Laughter Yoga movement, founded by Dr. Madan
Kataria, a physician from India, in 1998.
• Dr Kataria recognised the therapeutic benefits of laughter and initiated laughter yoga
sessions in a Mumbai park with just five participants. Since then, the movement has grown
exponentially, spreading to over 100 countries.
Important days :

Ques : Which insurance company has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘No Jhanjhat Life
Insurance Fatafat’?
किस बीिा िंपनी ने अपने नवीनिि अकभयान, ‘नो झंझट लाइफ इं श्योरें स फटाफट‘ िा
अनावरण किया है ?
(a) Bajaj Allianz Insurance / बजाज आडलयांज इं श्योरें स

(b) Bharti AXA Insurance / भारती एिा इं श्योरें स
(c) SBI Life Insurance / एसबीआई लाइफ इं श्योरें स
(d) Max Life Insurance / मैि लाइफ इं श्योरें स
(e) HDFC Life Insurance / एचिीएफसी लाइफ इं श्योरें स
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• This campaign promises a seamless and swift life insurance purchasing experience, tailored
for today’s fast-paced world.
• As the campaign’s protagonist navigates life’s challenges, each scene serves as an endearing
analogy to the simplicity of purchasing insurance through HDFC Life’s online channel.
• Bid farewell to cumbersome paperwork and lengthy waiting period – HDFC Life offers a
range of benefits at your fingertips.
• Through initiatives like the “No Jhanjhat Life Insurance Fatafat” campaign, HDFC Life is
committed to contributing to the mission of ‘Insurance for All by 2047.

Ques : The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has
raised its growth forecast for India by 40 basis points to how much per cent for 2024-
25?
आकथषि सहयोग और कविास संगठन (ओईसीिी) ने 2024-25 िे कलए भारि िे कलए अपने
कविास पूवाषनुिान िो 40 आधार अंि बढािर कििना प्रकिशि िर कदया है ?
(a) 6.2%
(b) 6.4%
(c) 6.6%
(d) 6.8%
(e) 6.1%
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has raised its
growth forecast for India by 40 basis points to 6.6 per cent for 2024-25.
• In its earlier report, it had projected a growth rate of 6.2 per cent for the Indian economy in
2024-25.
• It has also forecasted a growth rate of 6.6 % for 2025-26.
• Recently International Monetary Fund raised the expected growth rate of the Indian
economy in 2024-25 to 6.8%
• The OECD expects the world economy to grow by 3.1 percent in 2024 and 3.2 percent in
2025.
Updated GDP List :

• OECD – 6.6%(FY25), 6.6%(FY26)
• Fitch Rating –7% (FY25)
• SBI – 8% (FY25)
• World Bank – 6.6% (FY25), 6.5% (FY26)
• NCAER – over 7% (FY25)
• Deloitte – 6.6% (FY25)
• NIPFP – 7.1% (FY25)
• IMF – 6.8% (FY25), 6.5% (FY26)
• UNTCAD – 6.5% (FY24)
• ADB – 7% (FY25), 7.2%(FY26)

Ques : 'Prive', a Unique Program launched by which insurance company?
प्राइव', किस बीिा िंपनी द्वारा शुरू किया गया एि अनूठा िायषक्रि है ?
(a) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance / बजाज आडलयांज जनरल इं श्योरें स

(b) Bharti AXA General Insurance / भारती एिा जनरल इं श्योरें स
(c) Jio Financial Services / डजयो फाइनेंडियल सडविसेज
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, a leading private general insurer in India, has
launched Prive, an exclusive customer experience program designed to offer exceptional
customer service and coverage.
• Prive is an exclusive customer experience program crafted for a special segment of

policyholders Prive provides access to elevated and unmatched customer service at every
touchpoint.
• To qualify for the Prive program under the My Health Care Plan, customers must have a
minimum sum insured of Rs 1 crore.
• Customers who meet this criterion will have access to Privé Connect, a dedicated customer
support team for handling insurance queries, service requests, and claims.
About Bajaj Allianz General Insurance :

• Headquarters: Pune, Maharashtra
• MD & CEO : Tapan Singhel
• It is a joint venture between Allianz SE, the world's leading insurer, and Bajaj Finserv
Limited.

benefits
Mastercard.
payments

Ques : The Reserve Bank of India has approved the re-appointment of Atanu
Chakraborty as part-time Chairman of which bank for three years?
भारिीय ररिवष बैंि ने िीन साल िे कलए किस बैंि िे अंशिाकलि अध्यक्ष िे रूप िें अिनु
र्क्रविी िी पुनः कनयुखक्त िो िंिूरी दे दी है ?

Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• The Reserve Bank of India has approved the re-appointment of Atanu Chakraborty as part-
time Chairman of HDFC Bank for three years with effect from May 5.
• Chakraborty has been the Part-Time Chairman and Independent Director of the Bank since
May 2021.
• He served the Government of India for 35 years as a member of Indian Administrative
Service (IAS) in Gujarat cadre.
• He retired as Secretary to Government of India in the Ministry of Finance- Department of
Economic Affairs (DEA) in April 2020.
About HDFC Bank :

• Founded – August 1994
• Founder – Hasmukhbhai Parekh
• Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
• MD & CEO – Sashidhar Jagdishan
• Chairman – Atanu Chakraborty
• Tagline – We understand your world

Ques : Carol Furtado has been appointed as executive director of which Small Finance
Bank in May 2024?
िई 2024 िें िैरोल फटाषिो िो किस लघु कवत्त बैंि िे िायषिारी कनदे शि िे रूप िें कनयुक्त
किया गया है ?
(a) AU Small Finance Bank Limited / एयू िॉल फाइनेंस बैंक डलडमटे ि
(b) Capital Small Finance Bank Limited / कैडपटल िॉल फाइनेंस बैंक डलडमटे ि
(c) Suryoday Small Finance Bank / सूयोदय िॉल फाइनेंस बैंक डलडमटे ि
(d) Shivalik Small Finance Bank / डिवाडलक िॉल फाइनेंस बैंक
(e) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank / उज्जीवन िॉल फाइनेंस बैंक
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has appointed Carol Furtado as executive director for three
years with effect from May 1.
• Ms Furtado has been with the bank since its inception and assumed various key positions
including chief human resource officer, head of operations and service quality and chief
business officer.
• Furtado has over 29 years of banking experience in retail banking and non-banking finance
company domains. She was instrumental in the organisation’s transition from NBFC-MFI to
a small finance bank.
• A post graduate from Mount Carmel Institute of Management, Bangalore, she had
previously worked with the ANZ group, Bank Muscat and Centurion Bank.
About Ujjivan Small Finance Bank :

• Founded- 1 February 2017
• Headquarters- Bangalore, Karnataka
• MD & CEO – Ittira Davis

Recent Appointment in Banking & Insurance Sector :
• Re-appointment of Amitabh Chaudhry : MD & CEO of Axis Bank
• Keki Mistry : Chairman of HDFC Life Insurance.
• Ajith Kumar K.K : Managing Director & CEO of Dhanlaxmi Bank for three years.
• Nalin negi : CEO of BharatPe
• Murali Ramakrishnan : Independent director of RBL Bank
• Subhasish Roy : Chief Risk Officer of Bank of Maharashtra
• Deepak Kumar Sharma : Additional Director of Suryoday Small Finance Bank
• Manoj Mittal : Chairman and Managing Director at Small Industries Development Bank of
India (SIDBI)
• Tarun Bajaj : Head of the US-India Tax Forum
• Sanjay Shukla : Managing Director (MD) of the National Housing Bank (NHB)
• Ramit Goyal (replace Raghavendra Rao) : Chief Distribution Officer of Future Generali
India Insurance Company
• Vinod Francis : Chief Financial Officer of South Indian Bank
• Arnab Goswamy : Chief Financial Officer of Punjab & Sind Bank
• Atul Mehra : Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Axis Capital
• Arvind Kapil : Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Poonawalla
Fincorp
• M V Rao : Chairman of Indian Banks’ Association (IBA)
• Girija Subramanian:
Chairperson and Managing Director (CMD) of New India
Assurance Company (NIAC)
• Pankaj Dwivedi : Executive Director at Union Bank of India
• Bhupesh Sushil Rahul: CMD of United India Insurance Company (UIIC)
• Bhupesh Sushil Rahul : CMD of United India Insurance Company (UIIC)
• Nidhu Saxena : Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of the Bank of
Maharashtra.

Ques : Who Removes Restrictions on Bajaj Finance's 'eCOM' and 'Insta EMI Card'
Lending Products ?
बिाि फाइनेंस िे 'ईिॉि' और 'इं स्टा ईएिआई िािष ' ऋण उत्पादों पर प्रकिबंध िौन हटािा
है?

Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)has lifted restrictions on Indian non-banking financial
company, Bajaj Finance's 'eCOM' and 'Insta Existing Member Identification card (EMI card)'
segments, allowing the company to resume the sanction and disbursal of new loans in these
segments.
• The RBI had imposed restrictions in November 2023 due to concerns raised by the
regulatory authority regarding these lending segments.
• With the lifting of restrictions, Bajaj Finance can now restart the sanction and disbursal of
loans in the 'eCOM' and 'Insta EMI card' segments, including the issuance of EMI cards to
new customers.
About Bajaj Finance :

• Founded : 25 March 1987
• Headquarters : Pune, Maharashtra, India
• Bajaj Finance, a subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv, is engaged in the lending and acceptance of
deposits.

Ques : What is the rank of India in World Press Freedom Index 2024 ?
कवश्व प्रेस स्विंत्रिा सूर्िांि 2024 िें भारि िा स्थान क्या है ?
(a) 159th
(b) 156th
(c) 152nd
(d) 160th
(e) 158th
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• World Press Freedom Index (WPFI) 2024 22nd Edition Published by Reporters Without
Borders (RSF). The index includes 180 countries.
• India finds itself at a concerning position, ranking 159th out of 180 countries.
• This marks a slight improvement from its previous rank of 161, yet it still underscores
significant challenges faced by journalists in the country.
• India trails behind its neighboring nation Pakistan, which holds the 152nd position, while
Sri Lanka stands at 150th place.
• Norway topped the ranking, while Denmark was on the second rank in World Press
Freedom Index. Sweden ranked third on the list.
• Myanmar, China, North Korea, Vietnam, and Afghanistan are among the top ten most
dangerous countries for media personnel, reflecting the precarious environment journalists
operate in.


(GHIAL)
(1st)

Ques : Who has been honoured for her ‘Outstanding Contribution to the cause of
Corporate Social Responsibility’?
'िॉपोरे ट सािाकिि उत्तरदाकयत्व िे क्षेत्र िें उत्कृष्ट् योगदान' िे कलए किसे सम्माकनि किया गया
है?
(a) Anshika Singh / अंडिका डसं

(b) Maushami Chakraborty / मौसमी चक्रवती
(c) Dr. Bina Modi / िॉ बीना मोदी
(d) Joyeeta Gupta / जोडयता गुप्ता
(e) Deepika Soreng / दीडपका सोरें ग
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• Dr. Bina Modi, Chairperson and Managing Director of Modi Enterprises – KK Modi Group,
was honoured by the esteemed Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankar, for her
‘Outstanding Contribution to the cause of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)‘.
• The felicitation took place during the inauguration of the new building for the Society of
Indian Law Firms (SILF).
• Dr. Modi leads the CSR initiatives of the group companies, including uplifting vulnerable
farmer communities in Andhra Pradesh and supporting the education of young girls through
initiatives like Project Khushi.
• Conceived by Dr. Bina Modi, Project Khushi aims to empower rural girls nationwide by
sponsoring their education or vocational aspirations

Ques : High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), recently seen in the news, is
developed by which one of the following countries?
हाई िोकबकलटी आकटष लरी रॉिेट कसस्टि (HIMARS), िो हाल ही िें सिार्ारों िें दे िा गया, द्वारा
कविकसि किया गया है कनम्नकलखिि िें से िौन सा दे श है?

(b) Israel / इजराइल
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• Russia's government recently published new footage claiming to show the targeting of two
Ukrainian High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) shortly after the U.S.
authorized a significant new chunk of military aid for Ukraine.
• HIMARS was developed in the late 1990s for the United States Army by Lockheed Martin
Corporation, a US-based aerospace and Security Company.
• The M142 HIMARS is a light, multiple rocket launcher that's mounted on a standard U.S.
Army Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) M1140 truck frame.
• It's designed to engage and defeat targets such as artillery, light armor, air defense
concentrations, personnel carriers, and trucks.

Ques : Who has been appointed as the President GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) for 4
years ?
4 वर्ों िे कलए िीएसटी अपीलीय न्यायाकधिरण (िीएसटीएटी) िे अध्यक्ष िे रूप िें किसे
कनयुक्त किया गया है ?
(a) Vivek Murthy / डववेक मूडति

(b) Arindam Bagchi /अररं दम बागची
(c) Indra Mani Pandey / इं द्र मडण पांिे
(d) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra / संजय कुमार डमश्रा
(e) None of them / इनमें से कोई भी न ीं
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• The Appointment committee of Cabinet has approved the appointment of Sanjaya Kumar
Mishra as President GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) for 4 years.
• Mishra is a former Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court.
• The selection was made on the recommendations of a Search-Cum-Selection Committee.

This will speed up the process of making the GSTAT functional at earliest.
• GSTAT will have one Principal Bench located at Delhi and 31 State benches located at
various locations across States.
• In February 2024, the Department of Revenue invited applications for appointments to the
posts of the 63 posts of judicial members and 32 posts for the technical Members (Centre) in
Principal Bench of GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT).
• The eligibility criteria was being a judge of the High Court, or serving a retired District
Judge or Additional District Judge with 10 years of combined experience, or Lawyer with 10
years of experience with substantial experience in litigation in matters relating to indirect
taxes.

(DPIIT)
(JNPA)
four-year term.
Bangladesh

Ques : Which organization of India recently organized #PlayTrue Campaign to create
awareness about clean sports?
हाल ही िें भारि िे किस संगठन ने स्वच्छ िेलों िे प्रकि िागरूििा पैदा िरने िे कलए
#PlayTrue अकभयान िा आयोिन किया?
(a) UNDP
(b) WHO
(c) NADA
(d) DRDO
(e) UNESCO
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• The National Anti-Doping Agency(NADA), India concluded the #PlayTrue Campaign, with
a turnout of more than 12,133 participants.
• The campaign commemorated WADA’s Play True Day and aimed at fostering awareness
about the importance of clean sports and anti-doping practices in India, received
overwhelming participation and support from athletes, coaches, and sports enthusiasts
nationwide.
• The #PlayTrue Campaign highlights NADA India's commitment to equipping athletes,

coaches, and the entire sporting community with a thorough understanding of anti-doping
regulations, empowering them to champion clean play in India.
• The campaign was held from 15th to 30th April, 2024.
• Aligned with the vision of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the
#PlayTrue Campaign strives to instill integrity in sports by advocating for fair play, rejecting
doping, and promoting the spirit of fair competition.
• Through its interactive activities including the #PlayTrue Quiz, I’m a

#PlayTrue Ambassador, #PlayTrue Pledge, and Mascot Drawing Competition, NADA India
engaged participants thereby fostering a culture of clean and ethical competition.

Ques : Which bank recently Joins India’s Top 5 Companies with Market Cap
Surpassing Rs 8 Trillion?
िौन सा बैंि हाल ही िें 8 कटर कलयन रुपये से अकधि िािेट िैप वाली भारि िी शीर्ष 5 िंपकनयों
िें शाकिल हुआ है ?

(d) Shivalik Small Finance Bank / डिवाडलक िॉल फाइनेंस बैंक
Answer : Option E >
Explanation :
• ICICI Bank has etched its name among India’s top five companies by market capitalization,
surpassing the Rs 8 trillion mark.
• The private lender’s shares surged over 5%, propelling its market value to new heights and
cementing its position as a financial powerhouse.
• ICICI Bank has become the second bank in India to cross the Rs 8 trillion market
capitalization milestone, following the footsteps of HDFC Bank.
• The elite club of India’s top five companies by market capitalization is led by Reliance
Industries with a staggering Rs 19.8 trillion, followed by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) at
Rs 14 trillion.
• The elite club of India’s top five companies by market capitalization is led by Reliance
Industries with a staggering Rs 19.8 trillion, followed by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) at
Rs 14 trillion.
• Among banks, HDFC Bank holds the top position with a market capitalization of Rs 11.6
trillion, while State Bank of India stands at Rs 7.4 trillion.
• Among banks, HDFC Bank holds the top position with a market capitalization of Rs 11.6
trillion, while State Bank of India stands at Rs 7.4 trillion.
About ICICI Bank :

• Headquarter : Mumbai, Maharashtra
• CEO & MD : Sandeep Bakhshi
• Tagline : Khayal Apka

Ques : ____ wins three awards at the 6th International Newspaper Design Competition.
_ ने छठी अंिराषष्ट्रीय सिार्ार पत्र कि़ाइन प्रकियोकगिा िें िीन पुरस्कार िीिे
(a)The hindu / द ड न्दू

(b)The Times of India / द टाइम्स ऑफ़ इक्सिया
(c) Navbharat Times / नव भारत टाइम्स
(d) Dainik Jagran / दै डनक जागरण
(e) Daily Digest / दै डनक खुलासा
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• The Hindu’s explainer page on Neeraj Chopra’s craft and success, “The science behind
Neeraj’s skills”,published on September 3, 2023, has won three awards at the 6th
International Newspaper Design Competition organised by newspaperdesign.in.
• The Hindu won the ‘Best of show’ award; ‘Gold’ in the ‘Best of Sports Page’category; and
an award of excellence in the ‘Best of Double Spread’ category.
• The judges noted that the “standout sports page of the competition was layered with
information organised on a simple grid around world-class illustrations” and every part of
this page informs and engages readers.
• They went on to add that the pages were a “great balance of strong visuals, detailed
explainers and well-edited narrative text that combined to deliver a medal-winning
experience”.

Limited (HAL)
Chairman Ratan Tata

Dr. Karthik Kommuri
Ques : Neobanking startup Fi secures NBFC License from _.

कनयोबैंकिंग स्टाटष अप Fi ने _ से NBFC लाइसेंस सुरकक्षि किया है

Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• Neobanking startup Fi secures NBFC License from RBI
• Neobanking startup Fi, backed by investors such as Peak XV and Temasek, has secured a
non-banking finance company (NBFC) licence from the Reserve Bank of India, enabling it to
provide loans from its own books.
• With this, Fi has joined the likes of Jupiter, Groww and Cred, all of which got into the
lending business either by getting a fresh licence or by acquiring another NBFC.
• Acquiring an NBFC licence empowers fintechs to offer loans from their own books, thus
establishing an asset base.
• Without this licence, they are limited to acting as intermediaries to connect borrowers with
banks and other NBFCs.
About Fi :
• Founded by former Google executives, Narayanan and Sumit Gwalani in 2019.
• Fi provides zero-balance savings accounts and other services like investments, payments
and savings to its users.
• The company has raised around $160 million in equity from major investors like Ribbit
Capital, Alpha Wave Global, Temasek and others.
Ques : International Firefighters’ Day is observed every year on which day?

अंिराषष्ट्रीय अकिशिन कदवस हर वर्ष किस कदन िनाया िािा है ?
(a) 2 May
(b) 3 May
(c) 4 May
(d) 5 May
(e) 6 May
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• International Firefighters’ Day is observed every year on May 4.

• It honour the brave men and women who risk their lives to keep communities safe from
fires and other emergencies.
• International Firefighter’s Day traces its origins back to a tragic event in Australia. On
December 2, 1998, five firefighters lost their lives while battling a fierce blaze in Linton,
Victoria.
• This incident deeply affected the local community and prompted a movement to recognise
and appreciate the efforts of firefighters worldwide.
• In 1999, International Firefighters’ Day was established to commemorate the bravery of

those firefighters and to express gratitude to all firefighters for their selfless service.
Important days :


Ques : What is the GST Revenue Collection in April 2024?
अप्रैल 2024 िें िीएसटी रािस्व संग्रह क्या है ?
(a) Rs. 2.10 lakh crore

(b) Rs. 3.10 lakh crore
(c) Rs. 2.40 lakh crore
(d) Rs. 2.70 lakh crore
(e) Rs. 3.30 lakh crore
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• In April 2024, India witnessed a historic milestone in its Goods and Services Tax (GST)
revenue collection, reaching an unprecedented Rs
2.10 lakh crore.
• This marked a substantial 12.4% increase from the previous year’s
collections. The surge was primarily driven by a robust 13.4% growth in domestic
transactions and an 8.3% rise in imports.
• Collection of GST in April 2024 from different category :
Gross GST :
• Revenue : Rs 2.10 lakh crore
• Central GST : Rs 43,846 crore
• State GST : Rs 53,538 crore
• Integrated GST : Rs 99,623 crore (including Rs 37,826 crore collected on
import of goods)
• Cess : Rs 13,260 crore (including ₹1,008 crore collected on
import of goods)
GST Collection of Previous Months :
• January 2024 : 1,72,129 crore

• February 2024 : 1,68,337 crore
• March 2024 : 1,78,4847 crore

Ques : RBI Announces Interest Rate of ____ on Floating Rate Savings Bond (FRSB)
2034
RBI ने फ्लोकटं ग रे ट सेकवंग्स बॉन्ड (FRSB) 2034 पर ____ िी ब्याि दर िी घोर्णा िी
(a) 10%
(b) 3%
(c) 9%
(d) 6%
(e) 8%
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has announced an 8% interest rate on the Floating Rate
Savings Bond (FRSB) 2034. It is a special type of bond issued by Government of India (GoI)
that matures in 2034.
• This is a variable rate bond as the interest rate will change after every 6 months.
• FRSBs have a maturity period of 7 years.
• Minimum investment amount for FRSBs is Rs 1000 and there is no limit on maximum
amount.
• The interest rate for the FRB is determined by averaging the yields of recent auctions for
short-term government debt, such as Treasury Bills.
• Floating-rate bonds are ideal for conservative investors seeking assured returns over a fixed
tenure.

Ques : Worldline ePayments India and Groww Receives _ Approval as Payment
Aggregator.
वल्डष लाइन ईपेिेंटडस इं किया और ग्रो िो पेिेंट एग्रीगेटर िे रूप िें ____ िी िंिूरी किली l

Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• Financial services platform Groww and digital payment processing company Worldline
ePayments have secured a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) licence to operate as online payment
aggregators.
• An online payment aggregator licence allows companies to offer payment services for
merchants, typically e-commerce firms, by accepting various payment instruments from
customers.
• Groww has secured the licence for its UPI payments platform Groww Pay.
• Worldline ePayments India, received the licence enabling the company to provide payment
services for merchants including e-commerce firms or online businesses.
• Over 28 companies have received an in-principle approval from the RBI to operate as
payment aggregators.
• In 2024, notable players such as Amazon Pay, Digio, CCAvenue, Decentro, MSwipe, Tata
Pay, Zoho, and Zomato have also received final approval from the RBI to operate as payment
aggregators.

What is a payment aggregator?
• A payment aggregator (PA) is a third-party service provider that enables customers to make
and businesses to accept payments online.
• Payment aggregators enable their clients to accept various payment methods such as debit
cards, credit cards, cardless EMIs, UPI, bank transfers, e-wallets, and e-mandates.
About Worldline :
• Headquarters : La Défense, France
• CEO : Gilles Grapinet
• Worldline SA is a French multinational payment and transactional services company.
About Groww :
• Established : 2016 (Started Operations - 2017)
• Headquarters : Bangalore, Karnataka
• CEO : Lalit Keshre

Ques : Indian Army and Punit Balan Group have jointly developed a Constitution Park
in which city?
भारिीय सेना और पुकनि बालन सिूह ने संयुक्त रूप से किस शहर िें एि संकवधान पािष
कविकसि किया है ?

(c) Pune / पुणे
(e) None of these / इनमें से कोई न ीं
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• The ceremony, led by Lt. Gen. Ajai Kumar Singh, emphasized the importance of citizens
honoring their duties outlined in the Constitution to drive India towards development by
2047.
The Samvidhan Udyan, located near Southern Command War memorial boasts new features
and amenities, including:-
(a) Upgraded landscape and greenery to create a serene and aesthetically pleasing
environment.
(b) Establish of Parliament Structure symbolizing the Samvidhan in the Centre of the park
with its associated lighting.
(c) Development of the surrounding area to includes :
• Art work from 22 chapter of the Constitution of India along the existing curved wall of
clock tower.
• Construction of pathway along the Clock Tower.
• Associated lighting for paintings and pathway.
• Lt. Gen. Ajai Kumar Singh highlighted the global significance of the Indian Constitution,
which not only grants Fundamental Rights but also underscores Fundamental Duties.
• Punit Balan, President of Punit Balan Group, expressed his delight in being part of the
initiative and pledged to uphold the Fundamental Rights and Duties outlined in the
Constitution.

Ques : Government cancels FCRA licences of how many NGOs over ‘violations’?
सरिार ने 'उल्लंघन' पर कििने गैर सरिारी संगठनों िे एफसीआरए लाइसेंस रद्द िर कदए?
(a) 3
(b) 9
(c) 7
(d) 6
(e) 4
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• The Union home ministry has cancelled the Foreign Contribution

Registration Act (FCRA) licences of six non-governmental organisations
(NGOs) for their alleged violation of the FCRA rules, misuse of foreign grants, and religious
conversion, among others.
Six NGOs were :
• The Delhi Diocese Overseas Grant Fund

Institute of Economic Growth (IEG)
Samuel Foundation Charitable India Trust
Diocesan Society Church of North
Jesus and Mary Delhi Educational Society Hemophilia Federation of India (HFI)
• The NGOs violated the laws by being involved in activities that are contrary to the
provisions of the FCRA
• The NGOs violated the laws by being involved in activities that are contrary to the
provisions of the FCRA
• According to data disclosed in Parliament last year, Rs 55,741.51 crore was received in
foreign contributions by 13,520 FCRA-registered associations or NGOs between the 2019-
2020 and the 2021-2022 financial years.

Ques : Which edition of Tata Consultancy Services World 10K Bengaluru held?
टाटा िंसल्टें सी सकवषसेि वल्डष 10K बेंगलुरु िा िौन सा संस्करण आयोकिि हुआ?
(a) 18th
(b) 12th
(c) 14th
(d) 16th
(e) 20th
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• The 16th edition of the Tata Consultancy Services World 10K Bengaluru witnessed Kenyan
runners Peter Mwaniki (28:15) and Lilian Kasait (30:56) emerging victorious in the
international elite men’s and women’s
categories, respectively.
• Mwaniki pulled away from his compatriot Hillary Chepkwony (28:33) at the 7.5 km mark,
displaying a burst of speed that left his fellow Kenyan
trailing.
• In the Indian elite categories, Kiran Matre (29:32) etched his name in the record books by
breaking the event record for Indian men’s elite athletes, surpassing the previous milestone of
29:49 set by Suresh Kumar in 2015.
• Meanwhile, Sanjivani (34:03) continued her impressive run, securing the top spot in the
Indian women’s elite field for the third consecutive time.

Ques : Who has been conferred with the Whitley Gold Award 2024 ?
खिटली गोल्ड अवािष 2024 से किसे सम्माकनि किया गया है ?
(a) Purnima Devi Barman / पूडणिमा दे वी बमिन

(c) Alok Shukla / आलोक िुक्ला
(d) Meenesh Shah / मीनेि िा
(e) Vivek Srivastava / डववेक श्रीवास्तव
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• Dr Purnima Devi Barman, a wildlife biologist from Assam, has won her second Whitley
Gold Award, also known as the Green Oscar.
• She was honoured for her conservation effort of the endangered bird, Hargila or Greater
Adjutant Stork and its wetland habitat.
• She was also awarded the prize in 2017.
• Dr. Barman received the trophy from charity patron Princess Anne – the Princess Royal, the
sister of King Charles III, at the Royal Geographical Society award ceremony in London,
United Kingdom.
• The Hargila bird, which feeds on decaying organic matter, was seen as dirty and unwanted
vermin. People used to destroy its nesting places on trees.
• The Hargila birds play an important part in the wetland ecosystem. They consume decaying
organic matter, play a vital role in nutrient recycling, and maintain ecosystem health.
• The birds are mainly found in the wetland areas of North -East , especially Assam.
• The population of the birds, which had dropped to around 450, has increased to over 1800
in the areas mainly due to the conservation efforts of Dr Purnima and her Hargila Army.
• The government of Assam celebrated 7 October 2022 as “Hagrila Day.”

About Whitley Gold Award 2024 :
• Whitley Fund for Nature is a charity registered in the United Kingdom. It was established in
1993. The charity instituted the Whitley Gold Awards in 2007.
• The Whitley Gold Awards is given to grassroots conservation leaders from the global south
for their efforts in mobilisng the local community to find local solutions to the global
biodiversity and climate crises.
• Charity patron Princess Anne presents the award every year at the Royal Geographical
Society Award function in London, England. Princess Anne is the sister of the present British
monarch, King Charles III.
Winner of the 2024 Whitley Gold Awards :

• Naomi Longa from Papua New Guinea
• Raju Sharma from Nepal
• Aristide Kamla from Cameroon
• Kuenzang Dorji from Bhutan
• Fernanda Abra from Brazil
• Leroy Ignacio from Guyana
• Purnima Barman from India

Ques : Who has been awarded the title of Grandmaster by the International Chess
Federation (FIDE) in May 2024?
िई 2024 िें अंिराषष्ट्रीय शिरं ि िहासंघ (FIDE) द्वारा ग्रैंििास्टर िी उपाकध से किसे सम्माकनि
किया गया है ?
(a) R Praggnanandhaa / आर प्रज्ञानानंद:

(b) Aravindh Chithambaram / अरडवंद डचतंबरम
(c) Alexandr Predke / एलेक्जेंिर प्रेिके
(d) Vaishali Ramesh Babu / वैिाली रमेि बाबू
(e) Jaykumar Sammed / जयकुमार सम्मेद
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• Indian Chess Prodigy, Vaishali Ramesh Babu who has been awarded the title of
Grandmaster by FIDE, the International Chess Federation.
• Praising Viswanathan Anand's impact, she credits her father's decision to steer her towards
chess.
• Supported by her parents, Vaishali became India's third female Grandmaster after Humpy
and Dronavalli.
• Vaishali completed the requisite 2500 ELO points at the Llobregat Open tournament in
Spain, last year.
• However, the title was officially given to her only recently following the FIDE Council
meeting during the Candidates Tournament in Toronto last month.

Ques : Joint Managing Director Manian Resigns After 29 Years from which bank ?
संयुक्त प्रबंध कनदे शि िकनयन ने 29 साल बाद किस बैंि से इस्तीफा कदया?
(a) Federal Bank / फेिरल बैंक

(c) IndusInd Bank / इं िसइं ि बैंक
(e) Kotak Mahindra Bank / कोटक मड ंद्रा बैंक
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• KVS Manian,joint Managing Director (MD) at Kotak Mahindra Bank, has stepped down
from his position with immediate effect.
• He had joined Kotak Mahindra Bank in 1995 and had a 29-year-long career with the bank,
during which he led various divisions, including Consumer, Commercial, Wholesale, and
Private Banking businesses.
• Manian, a whole-time directorat the bank, was promoted to the position of joint MD
effective March 1, 2024, after the bank appointed new MD and CEO Ashok Vaswani.
About Kotak Mahindra Bank :


Ques : Who Signs Agreement with Bank of Namibia ?
बैंि ऑफ नािीकबया िे साथ सिझौिे पर िौन हस्ताक्षर िरिा है ?

(c) NIPL / एनआईपीएल
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has signed an agreement with the Bank of
Namibia (BoN) to support them in developing an instant payment system like Unified
Payment Interface (UPI) for Namibia.
• Aim : To enhance digital financial services and bolster real-time Person-to-Person (P2P) and
Merchant payment transactions (P2M)in the African nation.
• The partnership will provide BoN access to best-in-class technology and insights from
NIPL, allowing Namibia to create an efficient digital payment platform.
• The new platform will improve accessibility, affordability, and connectivitywith both
domestic and international payment networks.
About Bank of Namibia :
• Established : July 1990

• Headquarters : Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia
• Governor Johannes Gawaxab
About NIPL :
• CEO : Ritesh Shukla

• The State Bank of India (SBI) has entered into a five-year agreement with HCL Software to

Ques : Who has been appointed as Secretary of National Jute Board?
राष्ट्रीय िूट बोिष िे सकर्व िे रूप िें किसे कनयुक्त किया गया है ?
(a) Shashi Bhushan Singh / िडि भूषण डसं

(b) Neeli Bendapudi / नीली बेंदापुिी
(c) Gitanjali Rao / गीतांजडल राव
(d) Sheetal Sharma / िीतल िमाि
(e) Deepika Misra / दीडपका डमश्रा
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• The Central Government has approved the appointment of Shashi Bhushan Singh (IRTS) as
Secretary (at Director level) of National Jute Board, Kolkata under the Ministry of Textiles.
• Singh has been appointed to the post for a period of five years or until further orders,
whichever is earlier.
• Singh is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) of 2010-batch. Prior to this appointment,
Singh has served in various capacities within the Indian Railways.

(JNPA)
four-year term.
Bangladesh

Ques : American Express Announces Inauguration of 1 Million Sq Ft Campus in __.
अिेररिन एक्सप्रेस ने गुरुग्राि िें 1 किकलयन वगष फुट िे पररसर िे उदड घाटन िी घोर्णा िी

Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• American Express is set to inaugurate its expansive new campus in Gurugram, spanning
nearly one million square feet, showcasing the company’s commitment to fostering a vibrant
work environment.
• The new campus, located in Sector 74A, Gurugram, Haryana, is designed to promote
employee well-being and collaboration.
• Advanced technologies are integrated throughout the campus to enhance connectivity and
efficiency.
• User-friendly apps facilitate seamless access to amenities and resources, while smart
building systems optimize facility usage.
• Sanjay Khanna, CEO and Country Manager of American Express India.

Ques : Group of Seven Nations Agree to Phase Out Coal-Fired Power Plants by ____.
साि दे शों िा सिूह ____ िि िोयला आधाररि कबिली संयंत्रों िो र्रणबि िरीिे से बंद िरने
पर सहिि है
(a) 2031
(b) 2035
(c) 2036
(d) 2038
(e) 2028
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• Energy ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy countries reached a deal to shut
down their coal-fired power plants by 2035 at the latest, in a significant step towards the
transition away from fossil fuels.
• The accord will be included in the G7 energy ministers’ final communique to be released at
the end of a two-day meeting in Turin, Italy.
About G-7 :
• Members : Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United
States

Ques : Which Country Introduces New Currency Amid Skepticism ?
संदेह िे बीर् किस दे श ने नई िुद्रा शुरू िी?
(a) Somalia / सोमाडलया

(b) Kenya / केन्या
(e) Nigeria / नाइजीररया
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• Zimbabwe has launched a new currency called the ZiG (short for Zimbabwe Gold) in an
attempt to address the country’s long-running currency crisis.
• The ZiG, backed by Zimbabwe’s gold reserves, was introduced electronically in early April
and has now been released in banknote and coin form.
• Despite being the sixth currency since the collapse of the Zimbabwe dollar in 2009, the ZiG
is already facing mistrust and rejection from some quarters.
About Zimbabwe :
• Capital : Harare
• Currency : ZiG
• President : Emmerson Mnangagwa

Ques : Which state Suspends License of 14 Patanjali Ayurved Products?
किस राज्य ने 14 पिंिकल आयुवेद उत्पादों िा लाइसेंस कनलंकबि िर कदया?
(a) Tripura / डिपुरा

(b) Punjab / पंजाब
(c) Uttarakhand / उत्तराखंि
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• The Uttarakhand government has suspended the manufacturing licenses of 14 products from
Patanjali Ayurved, founded by Baba Ramdev, citing misleading advertisements about their
efficacy.
• This move comes amid ongoing scrutiny and legal proceedings against Ramdev for non-
compliance with directives to cease misleading advertising.
About Uttarakhand :
• Capital : Gairsain (summer) Dehradun (winter)
• CM : Pushkar Singh Dhami
• Governor : Gurmit Singh
• National Parks : Jim corbet National park, Rajaji National Park, Valley Of Flowers National
Park, Nanda Devi National Park, Gangotri National Park, Govind Pashu Vihar National Park

Ques : Coal Miners Day is observed every year on which day?
िोयला िकनि कदवस हर साल किस कदन िनाया िािा है?
(a) 2 May
(b) 3 May
(c) 4 May
(d) 5 May
(e) 6 May
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• Coal Miners Day is observed annually on May 4 in India.

• It honours the hard work and sacrifices of coal miners around the world. The day reminds us
of its vital role in providing energy for homes, industries, and communities.
• Coal mining is a really important job for lots of people. This day helps us understand the
tough things coal miners deal with, like staying safe and healthy while they work.
• Coal Miner’s Day started in 1952 when the Mines Act was made. This law aimed to help
coal miners by giving them medical care, safety rules, and rescue places.
• Later, in 1974, the Coal Mines Act was made to save coal and keep miners safe. But, even
with these laws, many miners still get sick or hurt.
• The first coal mine in India opened in 1774 by John Summer and Suetonius Grant Heatly. It
was by the Damodar River in the Raniganj Coalfield.
Important days :

Ques : Which edition of Indian Super League played this year ?
इस वर्ष इं डियन सुपर लीग का कौन सा संस्करण खेला गया?
(a) 8th
(b) 9th
(c) 10th
(d) 11th
(e) 12th
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• The Mumbai City FC football club defeated Mohun Bagan Bagan Super Giant by 3-1 goals
to win the 2023-24 Indian Super League (ISL) final, which was played at the Vivekananda
Yuba Bharati Krirangan (commonly known as the Salt Lake Stadium) Stadium in Kolkata
(West Bengal).
• This was Mumbai City FC's second title. Mumbai City FC won its first ISL title in 2020-21
by defeating the Mohun Bagan team.
• The winner of the ISL 2023-24 Mumbai City FC took Rs 6 crore as the prize money, and
the runners-up, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, got Rs 3 crore as prize money.
ISL 2023-24 Awards:

• ISL League Winner : Mohun Bagan Super Giant
• ISL Cup Winner : Mumbai City FC
• Golden Ball (Best Player) : Dimitrios Petratos (Mohun Bagan )
• Golden Boot (Top Goal Scorer) : Dimitrios Diamantakos (Kerala Blaster) (13 goals)
• Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper) : Phurba Lachenpa (Mumbai City)
• Emerging Player of the League : Vikram Pratap Singh (Mumbai City)
• Best Pitch : Jamshedpur FC
• Grassroots Award : FC Goa
• Best Elite Youth Program : Bengaluru FC
About Indian Super League :
• Founded : 21 October 2013

• First played : 2014
• Number of teams : 13
• 2023-24 edition : 10th

Ques : SBI General Insurance has appointed whom as Head of Key Relations Group?
एसबीआई जनरल इं श्योरें स ने डकसे प्रमुख संबंध समूह का प्रमुख डनयुक्त डकया है ?
(a) Pranav Haridasan / प्रणव हरिदासन

(b) Ashwani Kumar / अश्विनी कुमाि
(c) Deepak Mohanty / दीपक मोहंती
(d) Jaya Tripathi / जया श्विपाठी
(e) Siddhartha Mohanty / श्वसद्धार्थ मोहंती
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• SBI General Insurance, one of India’s top general insurers, has named Jaya Tripathi as Head
of Key Relations Group.
• Her new role will involve leading the expansion of new business prospects and alliances,
driving sales team growth, and deepening partner relationships to increase profitability.
• Her broad experience includes top leadership positions in notable companies like as
Mahindra Holidays, ICICI Lombard, Forevermark Diamonds (De Beers Group), and Aditya
Birla Group, where she has made important contributions to commercial and strategic
development.
• She has earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (Marketing) from
Symbiosis International University.

• Atanu Chakraborty : re-appointment as part-time Chairman of HDFC Bank

• Carol Furtado : executive director of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
• Ajith Kumar K.K : Managing Director & CEO of Dhanlaxmi Bank for three years.
• Manoj Mittal : Chairman and Managing Director at Small Industries Development Bank of
India (SIDBI)
• Sanjay Shukla : Managing Director (MD) of the National Housing Bank (NHB)
• Ramit Goyal (replace Raghavendra Rao) : Chief Distribution Officer of Future Generali
India Insurance Company
• Atul Mehra : Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Axis Capital
• Arvind Kapil : Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of
Poonawalla Fincorp
• Girija Subramanian:
Chairperson and Managing Director (CMD) of New India
• Nidhu Saxena : Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of the Bank of
Maharashtra.

Ques : Agricultural Credit Exceeds ___ as compared to the previous fiscal year (FY23).
डपछले डवत्तीय वर्ष (FY23) की तुलना में कृडर् ऋण 15% से अडधक है।
(a) 5%
(b) 12%
(c) 18%
(d) 15%
(e) 20%
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• According to the latest data from National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
(NABARD), commercial banks, cooperative banks, and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
disbursed Rs 24.84 trillion in agricultural credit in 2023-24.
• This represents a 15% increase compared to the previous fiscal year (FY23).
• Out of the total credit, Rs 2.72 trillion was allocated to agri-allied sectors such as animal
husbandry, dairy, poultry, and fisheries.
• The 5 southern states-Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala,
received over Rs 12.5 trillion, or 50.5% of the total credit disbursed, despite having only 17%
of India's gross cropped area.
• Credit disbursal to Tamil Nadu was highest at Rs 4.39 trillion (17.6% of total country’s
disbursal) followed by Andhra Pradesh accounting for Rs 2.96 trillion or 12% of the disbursal
last fiscal.
• Under modified interest subvention scheme (MISS) of department of agriculture, farmers

holding kisan credit cards (KCCs) are provided loans upto Rs 3,00,00 at 7% per annum for
meeting their working capital requirement.

About NABARD :

• Chairman : Shri. Shaji K V
• It was established on the recommendations of B. Sivaraman Committee (by Act 61, 1981 of
Parliament) on 12 July 1982 to implement the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development Act 1981.
• NABARD is an apex regulatory body for the overall regulation of regional rural banks and
apex cooperative banks in India.
• It is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance (MoF), Government of India (GoI).
Ques : Recently, Researchers have discovered the world’s deepest blue hole named
Taam Ja’ Blue Hole (TJBH) in which country?
हाल ही में, शोधकताषओ ं ने डकस दे श में ताम जा ब्लू होल (टीबीएच) नामक दु डनया का सबसे
गहरा ब्लू होल खोजा है?
(a) South Korea / दश्विण कोरिया

(b) Germany / जमथनी
(d) Mexico / मेक्सिको
Answer : Option D

Explanation :
• Researchers have discovered the world’s deepest blue hole located in Mexico’s Chetumal
Bay, named Taam Ja’ Blue Hole (TJBH).
• Initially thought to be the second deepest, recent measurements have now recorded it at
depths exceeding 420 meters below sea level (mbsl), surpassing all known blue holes to date
• A blue hole is a large marine cavern or sinkhole, which is open to the surface and has
developed in a bank or island composed of a carbonate bedrock.
The formation of blue holes typically involves several natural processes:
• Dissolution of limestone: Initially, rainwater, which is slightly acidic, percolates through

fractures in limestone or other soluble rock, gradually dissolving the rock and forming a void
or cavern.
• Collapse of surface rock: Over time, as more rock dissolves, the ceiling of the cavern can no
longer support its own weight. This can lead to a collapse, creating a sinkhole that opens
directly to the surface.
• Sea level changes: During ice ages, when much of Earth’s water was locked up in glaciers,
sea levels were much lower, and many of these caverns or sinkholes were dry or contained
freshwater. As ice caps melted at the end of ice ages, sea levels rose, flooding these structures
with marine water.
What are blue holes and how are they formed?
• Blue holes are large marine caverns or sinkholes, typically formed in limestone or other
carbonate rock beds.
• They stand out dramatically as dark blue water-filled pits, contrasting sharply with the
lighter blue of surrounding shallow waters.

Ques : Which country Unveils AI-Powered Digital Spokesperson for Foreign Ministry ?
डकस दे श ने डवदे श मंत्रालय के डलए AI-संचाडलत डिडजटल प्रवक्ता का अनावरण डकया?
(a) Malaysia / मलेश्विया

(b) Ukraine / यूक्रेन
(c) Sweden / स्वीडन
(d) Vietnam / श्ववयतनाम
Answer :option B
Explanation :
• Ukraine has unveiled an AI-generated spokesperson, named Victoria Shi, to deliver official
statements from its foreign ministry.
• Victoria Shi made her debut, appearing dressed in a dark suit and displaying human-like
gestures and speech.
• Despite her AI-powered appearance, the Ukrainian foreign ministry has assured that the
content of Shi’s statements will be crafted and verified by human staff, ensuring accuracy and
reliability.
• Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba highlighted that the introduction of a digital
spokesperson is aimed at saving time and resources.
• The spokesperson’s name, Victoria Shi, is a combination of the words “victory” and the
Ukrainian phrase for artificial intelligence, “shtuchniy intelekt.”
• She was developed by the Game Changers team, renowned for their virtual-reality content
related to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
About Ukraine :
• Capital : Kyiv
• Currency : Ukrainian hryvnia
• President : Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ques : Pradhan mantri vishwakarma yojana launched in which year ?
प्रधानमंत्री डवश्वकमाष योजना डकस वर्ष शुरू की गई?
(a) 17th September, 2023

(b) 19th September, 2022
(c) 17th September, 2022
(d) 18th September, 2021
(e) 16th September, 2022
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• Under the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana, women surpassed men in participating in
skills training, with over 95 per cent of them choosing tailoring as their preferred trade.
• Introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17, 2023, the initiative has
provided training to 350,000 individuals so far.
• Among them, 240,000 (68.76 per cent) are women, and 110,000 (31.3 per cent) are men.
• Of the women participants, 230,000 gained expertise in tailoring, while the majority of
males, totalling 33,104, chose masonry training.
• The states with the most beneficiaries under the programme are Karnataka (83,067), Gujarat
(56,221), Jammu and Kashmir (55,856), Andhra Pradesh (44,922), Assam (24,851),
Maharashtra (17,557), Uttar Pradesh (13,026), Madhya Pradesh (10,692), Rajasthan (7,846),
and Chhattisgarh (7,830).
• PM Vishwakarma is implemented as a Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by the

Government of India, with an initial outlay of Rs 13,000 crore.
• The Scheme will be conjointly implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises (MoMSME), the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
and the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance (MoF), Government of
India.

About PM Vishwakarma :
• PM Vishwakarma will be initially implemented for five years up to 2027-28.
• The objectives of the Scheme are to strengthen and nurture the Guru-Shishya parampara or
family-based practice of traditional skills by artisans and craftspeople working with their
hands and tools.
• It covers 18 traditional crafts such as Boat Maker; Armourer; Blacksmith; Hammer and
Tool Kit Maker; etc.
• Collateral free 'Enterprise Development Loans' of upto Rs. 3 lakh in two tranches of Rs. 1
lakh and Rs. 2 lakh with tenures of 18 months and 30 months, respectively, at a concessional
rate of interest fixed at 5%, with Government of India subvention to the extent of 8%.
• Under the scheme, there will be two types of skilling programmes -- Basic and Advanced
and a stipend of Rs 500 per day will also be provided to beneficiaries while undergoing skills
training.
• An amount of Re. 1 per digital transaction, upto maximum 100 transactions monthly will be
credited to the beneficiary's account for each digital pay-out or receipt.
• The minimum age of the beneficiary should be 18 years on the date of registration.

Ques : Chinese President Xi Appoints Senior Diplomat Xu Feihong as New Ambassador
to____.
चीनी राष्ट्रपडत शी ने वररष्ठ राजनडयक जू फेइहोंग को ____ में नया राजदू त डनयुक्त डकया l
(a) Australia / ऑस्ट्र े श्वलया

(e) India / भाित
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• Chinese President Xi Jinping has appointed Xu Feihong as the new Ambassador to India
after a delay of 18 months.
• Xu's appointment coincides with the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in India.
• The appointment was confirmed by the Chinese Foreign Ministry, despite not being
formally announced in Beijing.
• Xu, previously serving as Ambassador to Afghanistan and Romania, is slated to assume his
responsibilities in New Delhi shortly.
• He will succeed veteran Chinese diplomat Sun Weidong who completed his tenure in India
in October 2022.
• Sun Weidong is currently the Vice-Foreign Minister overseeing China's South Asia policy.
• Xu's appointment comes amid prolonged military and diplomatic negotiations between
India and China over the eastern Ladakh military standoff.
• The two countries have held 21 rounds of corps commanders-level talks to resolve the
standoff.

About China:
• President: Xi Jinping
• Capital: Beijing
• Currency: Renminbi
Recently appointed ambassador:

• Gita Sabharwal : United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator (UN RC) in the Republic of
Indonesia
• Lindy Cameron : First woman British High Commissioner to India
• Salima Tete : Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Athletes Ambassador
from India
• Sibi George : Indian ambassador to the Republic of Marshall Islands
• Shreya Ghodawat : India’s ambassador for She Changes Climate
• Ayushmann Khurrana: National Ambassador of Child Rights for UNICEF India
• Eric Garcetti : Next US Ambassador to India
• Sita Ram Meena : India’s Ambassador to Niger
• Abhay Thakur : India’s Envoy to Myanmar
• Soumendu Bagchi : India’s Ambassador to Iraq
• Abhilasha Joshi : India’s Ambassador to Chile
• Vinay Kumar : India’s Ambassador to Russia

Ques : Which company has launched India’s first crowd-supported weather network
with over 650 weather stations?
डकस कंपनी ने 650 से अडधक मौसम स्टे शनों के साथ भारत का पहला भीड़-समडथषत मौसम
नेटवकष लॉन्च डकया है ?
(a) Zomato
(b) Amul
(c) Amazon
(d) Swiggy
(e) None of these
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal has launched India’s first crowd-supported weather network
with over 650 weather stations, the largest private setup in India, for real-time local weather
data.
• These weather stations, developed by Zomato, provide localised, real-time information on

key weather parameters such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, rainfall, among others
can be seen at http://weatherunion.com.
• Initially available in 45 major cities, plans are underway for expansion. The system is open
to institutions and companies, and the Application Programming Interface (API) is free of
charge.
• The Zomato app features surge pricing, which allows users to order food for an additional
fee during bad weather conditions. The company is committed to providing free API access
to the infrastructure as part of the Zomato Giveback initiative.

Ques : Nine projects sanctioned from the electronics and communication systems (ECS)
cluster of DRDO were handed over to which IIT in May 2024?
मई 2024 में DRDO के इलेक्ट्रॉडनक्स और संचार प्रणाली (ECS) क्लस्टर से स्वीकृत नौ
पररयोजनाएँ डकस IIT को सौप ं ी गईं?

(b) IIT Delhi / आईआईटी श्वदल्ली
(d) IIT Bhubaneswar / आईआईटी भुवनेिि
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• Nine projects sanctioned from the electronics and communication systems (ECS) cluster of
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) were handed over to IIT-
Bhubaneswar.
• Seven more projects are in the process of being sanctioned from ECS with a funding of Rs
18 crore.
• The IIT-Bhubaneswar will work on these sanctioned projects, which would be beneficial in
electronics warfare, AI-driven surveillance, power systems and radar systems.
• This form of collaboration will enhance the sustainability of defence research programmes
and will be part of the ecosystem for nation building.
About Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)

:
• Founded – 1 January 1958
• Headquarters – New Delhi
• Motto – “Strength’s Origin is in Knowledge”
• Chairman – Samir V Kamat

IITs in News :
• The Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation Cell (SVEEP) of Kamrup
Election District has partnered with IIT Guwahati to develop a innovative 3D printed dummy
ballot unit
• The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) and IIT Guwahati signed MOU to boost
the startup ecosystem in India
startups • IIT Madras hosts the 6th Shaastra Rapid FIDE Rated
Chess Tournament
partnership
• Max India’s subsidiary partners with IIT Delhi for senior citizen care

Ques : Wrestling’s world governing body (UWW) has suspended whom till the end of
this year following NADA’s decision to hand him a provisional suspension for refusing
to undergo a dope test?
मई 2024 में, कुश्ती की डवश्व शासी डनकाय (UWW) ने िोप परीक्षण से इनकार करने पर
NADA के अनंडतम डनलंबन के फैसले के बाद डकसे इस साल के अंत तक डनलंडबत कर डदया है ?
(a) Bajrang Punia / बजिं ग पुश्वनया

(b) Sakshi Malik / सािी मश्वलक
(c) Ravi Kumar Dahiya / िश्वव कुमाि दश्वहया
(d) Mirabai Chanu / मीिाबाई चानू
(e) Lovlina Borgohain / लवलीना बोगोहेन
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• Wrestling’s world governing body (UWW) has suspended Bajrang Punia till the end of this
year following NADA’s decision to hand him a provisional suspension for refusing to
undergo a dope test.
• However, despite being well aware of NADA’s order, the Sports Authority of India (SAI)
sanctioned close to Rs 9 lakh for his training abroad.
• Bajrang, one of the country’s most successful wrestlers, was suspended by NADA on April
23 after being served a whereabouts failure notice on April 18.

Ques : __ and Citi Signed MRPA to Support SME & Boost Trade Through Supply
Chain Financing ?
_ और डसटी ने एसएमई को समथषन दे ने और आपूडतष श्ृंखला डवत्तपोर्ण के माध्यम से व्यापार
को बढावा दे ने के डलए एमआरपीए पर हस्ताक्षर डकए l
(a) Asian Development Bank

(b) World Bank
(c) World health organization
(d) World Trade organization
(e) None of these
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Citigroup Inc. (Citi), an American multinational
investment bank, have partnered to sign a Master Risk Participation Agreement (MRPA) to
enable Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and support over USD 100 million in
additional annual trade across Asia-Pacific.
• The MRPA signed between ADB’s Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP) and
Citibank North America will enable SME across Asia to access Citi’s supply-chain finance
offerings via ADB’s TSCFP.
• TSCFP, backed by ADB’s AAA credit rating, provides loans and guarantees to 200+
partner banks, boosting trade and fostering growth, supporting over USD 57 billion in trade
since 2009.
• Since 2009, ADB and Citi collaboration facilitated USD 6.2 billion in trade, enhancing
SME access to finance and bolstering regional resilience.
About Asian Development Bank :

• Established : 19 December 1966
• HQ Manila, Philippines
• Members 68
• Chief Economist : Albert Park
• President : Masatsugu Asakawa


Ques : Who has been bestowed with the prestigious Global Pride of Sindhi Award 2024
for Outstanding Social Work?
उत्कृष्ट् सामाडजक कायष के डलए प्रडतडष्ठत ग्लोबल प्राइि ऑफ डसंधी अवािष 2024 से डकसे
सम्माडनत डकया गया है ?
(a) Deepak Shenoy / दीपक िेनॉय

(b) Neeli Bendapudi / नीली बेंदापुडी
(c) Pawan Sindhi / पवन श्वसंधी
(d) Shanti Lakra /िांश्वत लकड़ा
(e) Deepika Misra / दीश्वपका श्वमश्रा
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• Pawan Sindhi was bestowed with the prestigious Global Pride of Sindhi Award 2024 at an
event attended by esteemed saints, Mahatmas, and sadhus.
• The award night witnessed a gathering of like-minded individuals who came together to
promote the values of humanity, peace, and prosperity.
• During his speech, Mr. Sindhi emphasized the growing strength of our nation and how,
through serving society and respecting our gurus and saints, we can continue to build a better
future.
• Mr. Sindhi extended his thanks to Gurumukh ji and Raju Manwani for their guidance and
support throughout his journey.

• Gold in the ‘Best Product Iteration’ category at the INMA Awards 2024 : OTTplay
Limited (HAL)
Chairman Ratan Tata

• “South Asian Person of the Year” award by Harvard University : Avantika
Vandanapu
Dr. Karthik Kommuri

Ques : Which is the wealthiest city in the world as per the Wealthiest Cities Report
2024?
सबसे अमीर शहरों की ररपोटष 2024 के अनुसार दु डनया का सबसे अमीर शहर कौन सा है?
(a) Tokyo
(b) New York city
(c) Paris
(d) London
(e) Dubai
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• According to the report, New York City in the United States continues to be the world’s
wealthiest city with 349,500 millionaires having a combined total wealth of more than $3
trillion.
• The United States has 11 cities in the top 50 and three in the top 10 cities.
• The Wealthiest Cities Report 2024 has been compiled by Henley & Partners in
collaboration with New World Wealth, a global data intelligence firm.
• The wealthiest person has been defined as HNWIs (High worth individuals) who have a
liquid investable wealth of USD 1 million or more. Centi millionaires are those individuals
with a wealth of more than USD 100 million to invest, and billionaires have more than USD
1000 million to invest.
• In a reflection of the continued economic growth in India, two Indian cities , Mumbai and
Delhi, have been included for the first time in the top 50 world’s wealthiest cities of the
world.
• Mumbai was ranked 24th, and Delhi was 37th in the world in the Wealthiest Cities Report
2024 which was released recently.
• According to the Henly report, the Indian financial capital city Mumbai has 58,800
millionaires, 236 centi-millionaires and 29 billionaires. Mumbai was ranked as the 24th
wealthiest city in the world.
• The other city in the top 50 was Delhi, with 30,700 millionaires, 123 centi-millionaires, and
16 billionaires. Delhi was ranked 37th in the wealthiest cities list.
• The latest report documents the rise of Asia Pacific cities. Five out of the top 10 wealthiest
cities belong to the Asia-Pacific region.

list of the top 10 wealthiest cities in the world :
1. New York City : USA
2. The Bay Area : USA
3. Tokyo City : Japan
4. Singapore : Singapore
5. London : United Kingdom
6. Los Angeles : USA
7. Paris : France
8. Sydney : Australia
9. Hong Kong : China
10. Beijing : china

• Global Electricity Review report : India ( 3rd ), China (1st)
(GHIAL)
(1st)

Ques : Which country is the top destination for Indian migrants according to World
Migration Report 2024?
डवश्व प्रवासन ररपोटष 2024 के अनुसार भारतीय प्रवाडसयों के डलए शीर्ष गंतव्य कौन सा दे श है ?
(a) Iran / ईिान

(b) India / भाित
(c) UAE / यूएई
(d) Syria / सीरिया
(e) Saudi Arabia / सऊदी अिब
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the top destinationfor Indian migrants, according to a
report by a United Nations agency.
• The International Organisation for Migration(IOM), announced that India received over
$111 billion in remittances in 2022, the largest in the world, becoming the first country to
reach and even surpass the $100 billion mark.
• The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), in its World Migration Report 2024: in
2022, India, Mexico, China, the Philippines and Egypt were the top five remittance recipient
countries.
• IOM Director General Amy Pope formally released the report in Bangladesh, which stands
at the forefront of migration challenges, including emigration, immigration and displacement.
• India was well above the rest, receiving more than $111 billion, the first country to reach
and even surpass the $100 billion mark.

• Mexico was the second-largest remittance recipient in2022, a position it also held in 2021
after overtaking China, which historically had been the second-biggest recipient after India.
• United States has consistently been the top remittance-sending country, with a total outflow
of $79 billion in 2022, followed by Saudi Arabia ($39 billion), Switzerland ($31.9 billion),
and Germany ($25.6 billion).
• Three countries in Southern Asia - India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, rank among the top ten
recipients of international remittances in the world,underscoring the significance of labour
migration from the subregion.
• China is also an important destination for international students, especially those from the
Republic of Korea, Thailand, Pakistan and India.
About IOM :
• The International Organization for Migration is a United Nations related organization
working in the field of migration.
• Headquarters : Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland,
• IOM Director General : Amy Pope

Ques : India allows export of non-Basmati white rice to ____.
भारत मॉरीशस को गैर-बासमती सफेद चावल के डनयाषत की अनुमडत दे ता है
(a) Netherland / नीदिलैंड

(b) Mauritius / मॉिीिस
(d) Chad / चाड
(e) Scotland / स्कॉटलैंड
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• The central government has permitted exports of 14,000 tonnes of nonbasmati white rice to
Mauritius.
• Notably, the export of non-Basmati white rice was prohibited in July 2023 to check
domestic prices and ensure domestic food security.
• The central government extended the 20 per cent export duty on parboiled rice until March
31, 2024.
• India in September 2022 banned the exports of broken rice and imposed a 20 per cent duty
on exports of non-Basmati rice, except for parboiled rice, amid concerns about low
production due to a fall in area under the paddy crop.
About Mauritius :
• Capital : Port Louis
• Currency : Mauritian Rupee
• PM : Pravind Jugnauth

Ques: International Day of Argania is celebrated every year on which day?
अगाषडनया का अंतराषष्ट्रीय डदवस हर साल डकस डदन मनाया जाता है ?
(a) 7 May
(b) 8 May
(c) 9 May
(d) 10 May
(e) 11 May
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• International Day of Argania is celebrated every year on May 10.
• Objective – To increase awareness about these unique trees, their benefits, and the
challenges they face.
• This special day celebrates the Argan tree, an ancient species that has grown in Morocco for
about 80 million years. These trees are not just old; they play a crucial role in the local
economy and environment.
• The Argan tree is a native species of the sub-Saharan region of Morocco, in the southwest
of the country, which grows in arid and semiarid areas.
• It’s the defining species of a woodland ecosystem, also known as Arganeraie, which is rich
in endemic flora. It is resilient to a harsh environment under water scarcity, risk of erosion
and poor soils.

Ques : World Thalassaemia Day is observed every year on which day?
डवश्व थैलेसीडमया डदवस हर साल डकस डदन मनाया जाता है?
(a) 6 May
(b) 7 May
(c) 8 May
(d) 9 May
(e) 10 May
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• World Thalassaemia Day is observed on May 8th every year.
• Objective – To raise awareness about thalassaemia, a genetic blood disorder characterised

by abnormal haemoglobin production.
• Theme 2024 – Empowering Lives, Embracing Progress: Equitable and Accessible

Thalassaemia Treatment for All.
What is Thalassaemia?
• Thalassaemia is a genetic disorder that affects the production of haemoglobin, leading to a
shortage of red blood cells and anaemia.
• While carriers of the thalassaemia gene may lead normal lives, those with thalassaemia
major require repeated blood transfusions and are susceptible to various infections, organ
complications, and potential organ failure.

Important days :
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• 7 May : World Asthma Day
• 8 May : World Red Cross Day

Ques : _ set to Introduce new Rs 100 Note Featuring Disputed Territories.
___ वििावित क्षेत्रों कर िर्ााते हुए 100 रुपये का नया नरट जारी करने की तैयारी में है l

(d) Pakistan / पाकिस्तान
(e) Bangladesh / बाांग्लादे श
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• Nepal government is set to introduce the new Rs 100 currency note featuring a map which
includes the controversial border territories of Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani in its
strategic northwest trijunction between India, Nepal and China.
• During the meeting held on 25th April 2024 and 2nd May 2024, The Nepal Cabinet
approved to re-design the Rs 100 banknote and replace the old map printed in the background
of the note.
• In 2020, Nepal updated its political map by incorporating 3 strategically important areas
Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura areas by amending its Constitution.
• Nepal shares a border of over 1,850 km with 5 Indian states – Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar,
Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
About Nepal :
• Capital : Kathmandu
• Currency : Nepalese rupee
• President : Ram Chandra Paudel
• Prime minister : Pushpa Kamal Dahal

Ques : Visa has appointed whom as the country manager for India?
िीजा ने भारत के विए वकसे कोंटर ी मैनेजर वनयुक्त वकया है?
(a) Sujai Raina / सुजाई रै ना

(b) Dinesh Dasa / कदनेश दासा
(c) Vasudha Gupta / वसुधा गुप्ता
(d) Manoj Soni / मनोज सोनी
(e) R Shankar Raman / आर शांिर रमन
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• Digital payments platform Visa has appointed Sujai Raina as the country manager for India.
• Raina will be responsible for the India business, leading and executing Visa's strategic
initiatives for the market, partnering with clients and the payments ecosystem.
• In addition to his responsibilities as Country Manager, he will continue to lead business

development for Visa in India.
• Raina joined Visa in 2020 and previously served as Vice President and Head of Business
Development, India.
• Besides, Sandeep Ghoshwill continue in his role as Group Country Manager for India and
South Asia.
• He will oversee operations in India and other markets in the subcontinent, including
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives.
About Visa Inc :

• Founded : September 18, 1958
• Headquarters : San Francisco, California, United States
• CEO : Ryan McInerney
• Visa Inc is an American multinational payment card services corporation.

Ques : Which Life Insurance Introduces Promise4Growth Plan ?
कौन सा जीिन बीमा प्रॉवमस4ग्ररथ प्लान पेर् करता है?
(a) Canara HSBC Life Insurance / िेनरा एचएसबीसी जीवन बीमा

(b) Bharti AXA Insurance / भारती एक्सा इां श्योरें स
(c) SBI Life Insurance / एसबीआई लाइफ इां श्योरें स
(d) Max Life Insurance / मैक्स लाइफ इां श्योरें स
(e) HDFC Life Insurance / एचडीएफसी लाइफ इां श्योरें स
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• Canara HSBC Life Insurance introduced a new Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) called
Promise4Growth.
• This plan is designed for customers embarking on a journey towards financial prosperity
and security.
• The product offers 3 plan options: Promise4Wealth, Promise4Care, and Promise4Life, each
aligned with different savings goals and life stages.
• The policy holder may avail tax benefits on premium paid and benefits received as per
prevailing tax laws under Income Tax Act, 1961.
• Promise4Growth provides unparalleled flexibility and offers a wide range of investment

options, including a new fund called the ‘’Midcap Momentum Growth Index Fund’’.
About Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company :

• HQ Gurugram, Haryana
• MD & CEO : Anuj Mathur

• L&T Finance Ltd (LTF) has launched ‘The Complete Home Loan’, offered through a
digitised process, along with a dedicated relationship manager and optional home décor
finance.
mobile numbers.
• Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has launched Prive, an exclusive customer experience
program designed to offer exceptional customer service and coverage.
benefits
Mastercard.
payments
Ques : _ instructs NBFCs to maintain the Rs 20,000 limit for cash disbursement in gold
loans .
_ ने एनबीएफसी कर स्वर्ा ऋर् में नकि वितरर् के विए 20,000 रुपये की सीमा बनाए रखने का
वनिे र् विया

(e) SIDBI / कसडबी
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a caution to non-banking finance companies
(NBFCs) that offer gold loans, warning them against exceeding the Rs 20,000 limit for cash
loan disbursal.
• The advisory refers to Section 269 SS of the Income Tax Act, 1961,which prohibits any
individual from receiving more than Rs 20,000 as a loan amount in cash.
• This move by the RBI aims to discourage cash transactions, promoting transparency and
traceability in financial transactions.
• NBFCs hold a substantial share in the gold loan market, although their growth has lagged
behind banks. In 2022-23, gold loans accounted for 59.7% of total loans issued by NBFCs, a
slight decline from 61.7% in the previous year.
• NBFCs offering gold loans are required to maintain a Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio not
exceeding 75% for loans backed by gold jewellery.
About RBI :
• Deputy governors : Mahesh Kumar Jain, M. Rajeshwar Rao, Michael Patra and T. Rabi
Shankar >

Ques : Who Holds Nearly Half of UPI Market Share in April with 49% Domination ?
अप्रैि में 49% प्रभुत्व के साथ UPI बाजार का िगभग आधा वहस्सा वकसके पास है ?
(a) Phonepe
(b) Paytm
(c) Airtel payments bank
(d) BharatPe
(e) None of these
Answer : Option A \
Explanation :
• Digital payments platform PhonePe has continued to be the number one playerin the unified
payments interface (UPI) ecosystem with a market share of close to 49% in April 2024 across
P2M (person to merchant) and P2P (person to person) transactions.
• PhonePe has maintained the top position in UPI transactions for over 40 months since
November 2020.
• Google Pay ranked second, with 5 billion transactions in April, representing 37.5% of the
UPI market by volume. It handled transactions worth Rs 6.9 trillion.
• Paytm ranked third, with 1.1 billion transactions, representing 8.3% of the UPI market by
volume. It handled transactions worth Rs 1.2 trillion.
• CREDwas the 4th largest UPI application in April 2024, with a transaction volume of 138.5
million.
About PhonePe :
• Headquarters : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
• Co-Founder & CEO : Sameer Nigam

Ques : When the Setu, an Indian fintech company founded ?
भारतीय वफनटे क कोंपनी सेतु की स्थापना कब हुई?
(a) 2012
(b) 2017
(c) 2016
(d) 2018
(e) 2009
Answer : Option D
Explantion :
• Setu, an Indian fintech company part of the Pine Labs Group, unveiled Sesame, India's first
Large Language Model (LLM) specifically designed for the banking, financial services, and
insurance (BFSI) sector.
• Sesame was developed in collaboration with Sarvam AI, an Indian AI research firm.
• Setu claims that Sesame represents a "ChatGPT moment"for the financial services sector,
indicating a breakthrough in AI technology for BFSI.
• The unveiling took place at Adbhut India,an event organised by the non-profit People+ai, in
the presence of Nandan Nilekani (co-founder and director of EkStep Foundation), Shankar
Maruwada (co-founder and chief executive officer of EkStep Foundation), Tanuj Bhojwani
(head of People+ai), and other prominent figures in fintech, AI, and digital public
infrastructure.

About Setu :
• Founded : 2018
• Founderd : Sahil Kini and Nikhil Kumar.

• It operates in various fintech areas such as account aggregation, data gateway, identity
verification, embedded finance, Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), WhatsApp
Business, and Bharat Bill Payment Service (BBPS).
• Setu was acquired by Pine Labsfor about $70-$75 million in 2022
About Sarvam AI :
• Headquarters : Bengaluru, Karnataka
• Co-Founders : Dr.Vivek Raghavan, Dr, Pratyush Kumar

Ques : Indian Army & IAF to Jointly Deploy MQ-9B Predator Drones in __.
भारतीय सेना और िायुसेना सोंयुक्त रूप से _ में एमक्यू-9बी प्रीडे टर डर रन तैनात करें गी l

Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army plan to jointly deploy MQ9B Predator
drones made by the United States of America (USA) at air bases in Gorakhpur and Sarsawa,
Uttar Pradesh (UP), for upgrading surveillance capabilities along the Line of Actual Control
(LAC) with China from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh.
• MQ-9B, manufactured by the USA-based General Atomics Aeronautical, has 2 variants –

Sky Guardian and Sea Guardian.
• The drone deal, valued at approximately USD 4 billion, is negotiated at the tri-services
level, with the Indian Navy leading discussions with the American side.
• 31 MQ-9B drones are being acquired, with 15 designated for maritime zone coverage by the
Indian Navy.
• 8 drones each will be allocated to the IAF and the Army, covering critical areas of interest
along the LAC with support from existing assets.
About Indian Air Force (IAF) :
• HQ : New Delhi
• Chief of the Air Staff : Vivek Ram Chaudhari

Ques : Which company will sponsor Sri Lanka Men’s Team in the ICC T20 World Cup
2024?
कौन सी कोंपनी ICC T20 विश्व कप 2024 में श्रीिोंका पुरुष टीम कर प्रायरवजत करे गी?
(a) Vivo
(b) Mother Dairy
(c) Rummy
(d) Deream11
(e) Amul
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• Sri Lanka has announced Amul, one of India’s iconic diary brands with a global footprint,
as their sponsor for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, starting June 2 in the USA and the West
Indies.
• Sri Lanka, former champions of the T20 World Cup, will become the third team after South
Africa and USA to be sponsored by Amul at the showpiece T20 tournament.
• Amul has a history of sponsoring cricket teams during ICC tournaments, having previously
collaborated with the New Zealand and the Netherlands national sides for the 2017
Champions Trophy and 2011 Cricket World Cup, respectively.
• Additionally, Amul was one of the sponsors of the Women’s Premier League in its
inaugural edition.

Ques : India clinched how many medals at the Asian Open Pickleball Championships in
Vietnam?
वियतनाम में एवर्याई ओपन वपकिबॉि चैंवपयनवर्प में भारत ने वकतने पिक जीते?
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5
(e) 6
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• India clinches 5 medals at Asian Open Pickleball Championships
• India clinched three gold and two bronze medals at the Asian Open Pickleball
Championships in Vietnam.
• Sachin Pahwa and Priyanka Chabbra led India to its first gold medal, defeating Ruben
Hellberg and Chitlada Hemasee 11-9, 5-11, 11-9, in the mixed doubles intermediate 35+
category final.
• While in the women’s doubles open category, the pair of Isha Lakhani and Pei Chuan Kao
bagged the gold medal with a dominating 15-7, 15-3 win against Dang Kim Ngan and Tyak
K.
• In the men’s doubles, India’s Aniket Patel and Rohit Patil claimed the yellow metal despite
losing the opening game. The duo defeated Nik Alessandro Isagan and Lester Ga 5-11, 11-6,
and 11-8 in the final.
• In the men’s singles advance 35+ category, Vijay Menon defeated Yu Hsuan Cher to secure
the bronze, while in the women’s singles intermediate 35+ event, Priyanka Chhabra defeated
Marissa Phongsirikul, earning India another bronze medal.

SPORTS NEWS :
(West Bengal).
• The Chinese badminton team has won both the men’s Thomas Cup 2024 and the women’s
Uber Cup 2024.
AFC U-23 Asian Cup for the second time, defeating Uzbekistan.
Breaches

Ques : India signed an MoU with which country for the conservation of sharks and rays
in the Arabian Sea?
भारत ने अरब सागर में र्ाका और वकरर्रों के सोंरक्षर् के विए वकस िे र् के साथ एक समझौता
ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर वकए?
(a) Tanzania / तांजाकनया

(b) Bangladesh / बाां ग्लादे श
(d) Singapore / कसांगापुर
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• A joint initiative between India and Oman to boost research and conservation of sharks and
rays in the Arabian Sea will be launched at an upcoming workshop at ICAR-Central Marine
Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).
• Experts from both countries will take part in the workshop which is expected to take place
shortly, here, which will take up the collaborative research works and capacity building in
elasmobranch research.
• The workshop will lay the foundation for a collaborative future in marine research between
the two countries and open avenues for regional management and conservation of iconic
resources such as sharks and rays in the Arabian Sea.

Recent MoU :
• Girish Chandra Murmu, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), has signed a
MoU with Toyam Raya, Auditor General of Nepal to strengthen collaboration and facilitate
the exchange of expertise in auditing practices between the Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs)
of both countries.
2025 to 2030.
defence sector.
Minerals

Ques : Mahamat Idris Deby Itno has been elected as the president of which country?
महामत इिरीस डे बी इट् नर कर वकस िे र् के राष्ट्रपवत के रूप में चुना गया है?
(a) Netherland / नीदरलैंड

(b) Mauritius / मॉरीशस
(d) Chad / चाड
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• The Military dictator and interim president of the Central African Country of Chad,
Mahamat Idris Deby Itno has won the presidential election.
• Mahamat Idris Deby seized power with the support of fellow army generals in 2021 and
became the interim president of the country after the death of his father, President Idriss
Deby.
• President Idriss Deby was killed in 2021 by rebels in Northern Chad shortly after being
elected President for the sixth time.
• President Idriss Deby was a dictator who ruled the country with an iron hand for 30 years
from 1990 till 2021.
• The election will legitimise the rule of Mahamat Idris Deby Itno for another six years.
About Republic of Chad :
• Chad is a landlocked country situated in north-central Africa.

• It is the fifth largest country in Africa in area.
• Capital: N’Djamena
• Currency: CFA franc
• President: Mahamat Idris Deby Itno

• President of the Russian Federation : Vladimir Putin
• President of Panama : Jose Raul Mulino

Ques : Colin Munro has announced his retirement from International Cricket. He
belongs to which country ?
कॉविन मुनरर ने अोंतरराष्ट्रीय विकेट से सोंन्यास की घरषर्ा कर िी है . िह वकस िे र् का है ?
(a) New Zealand /न्यूजीलैंड

(b) Ireland / आयरलैंड
(c) Australia / ऑस्ट्र े कलया
(d) South Africa / दकिण अफ्रीिा
(e) None of these / इनमें से िोई नहीां
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• New Zealand’s Colin Munro announces retirement from International Cricket
• New Zealand left-handed batter Colin Munro announced his retirement from international
cricket after a career spanning 123 matches for the Blackcaps across all formats.
• The 37-year-old has featured in 65 T20Is, 57 ODIs and a single Test for New Zealand, with
his last appearance coming in their T20I home series against India back in 2020.
• Born in Durban, South Africa, Munro has carved out an illustrious T20 career, scoring a
total of 10,961 runs from 428 T20s at an average of 30.44 and a blistering strike rate of
141.25.
Recently Retired Players :

• Bismah Maroof (Pakistan) : international cricket
• Saurav Ghosal (India) : squash
• Neil Wagner (New Zealand) – International cricket
• Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa) – Test cricket
• David Warner (Australia) – International ODI & Test
• Manoj Tiwary (West Bengal) – All forms of cricket
• Collins Obuya (Kenya) – International cricket
• Matthew Wade (Australia) – First-class cricket

Ques : World Lupus Day is observed every year on which day?
विश्व ल्यूपस वििस हर िषा वकस विन मनाया जाता है ?
(a) 7 May
(b) 8 May
(c) 9 May
(d) 10 May
(e) 11 May
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• World Lupus Day is observed on 10 May every year to raise awareness about the
autoimmune disease lupus.
• The day is also dedicated to spreading awareness about the need for research to find a cure
for the disease.
• Lupus is a complex and debilitating autoimmune disease that affects millions of people
worldwide.
• It is characterized by the immune system attacking the body’s own tissues, leading to
inflammation and damage to various organs.
• Lupus can affect people of all ages, especially women.
• The history of World Lupus Day dates back to 2004 when a global campaign was organized
to raise awareness about the autoimmune disease lupus. The day was first established by
Lupus Canada in 2004.

Important days :

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• 8 May : World Thalassaemia Day ( Theme 2024 – Empowering Lives, Embracing Progress:
Equitable and Accessible Thalassaemia Treatment for All. )
• 10 May : International Day of Argania

Ques : Varugeese Koshy passed away recently at the of 66 years. He was related to
which sport?
िरुगेसी करर्ी का हाि ही में 66 िषा की आयु में वनधन हर गया। िह वकस खेि से सोंबोंवधत थे?
(a) Tennis / टे कनस

(b) Chess / शतरां ज
(c) Badminton / बैडकमांटन
(d) Wushu / वुशु
(e) Archery / तीरां दाजी
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• International Master Varugeese Koshy passed away reecentlyat the of 66 years.
• One of India’s finest trainers, Koshy has mentored a host of Indian chess players including
GMs P. Harikrishna, S. L. Narayanan and N.R. Visakh among others at some point in their
careers.
• Koshy, who represented India in several International tournaments, was also the president
of Chess Players Forum India which was formed in 2020-21.

Ques : Which ministry has launched the ‘Cool Summers of India’ campaign ?
वकस मोंत्ािय ने 'कूि समसा ऑफ इों वडया' अवभयान र्ुरू वकया है ?
(a) Ministry of Corporate Affairs/ िॉपोरे ट मामलोां िे मांत्रालय

(b) Ministry of Ayush / आयुष मांत्रालय
(c) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs / आवास और शहरी मामलोां िे मांत्रालय
(d) Ministry of Tourism / पयडटन मांत्रालय
(e) Ministry of Home Affairs / गृह मांत्रालय
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is participating in Arabian Travel Mart

2024, is being held in Dubai.
• The event marks a significant step in strengthening India's presence in the Middle East
tourism market.
• Ministry of Tourism has launched the ‘Cool Summers of India’ campaign at Arabian Travel
Mart.
• This digital campaign challenges the notion of India being too hot for summer travel,
emphasizing its offerings in hill resorts, including the Himalayas.
• The event provides a platform for Indian tourism players to exhibit their offerings, forge
alliances within the industry, and attract visitors from the MENA region.
About Ministry of Tourism :

• Union Minister : G. Kishan Reddy
• Minister of State : Shripad Yesso Naik, Ajay Bhatt

Ques : According to the latest data released by the Union Ministry of Commerce, which
country was the largest export destination for Indian merchandise goods in 2023-24?
केंद्रीय वाणिज्य मंत्रालय द्वारा जारी नवीनतम आं कड ं के अनुसार, 2023-24 में भारतीय
व्यापाररक वस्तुओ ं के णलए कौन सा दे श सबसे बडा णनयाात गंतव्य था?
(a) Russia
(b) UAE
(c) Saudi Arabia
(d) Singapore
(e) China
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• According to data released by the Union Ministry of Commerce, India’s exports have
recorded positive growth in 115 countries out of the total 238 countries/territories it exported
in 2023-24.
• These 115 export destinations, which account for 46.5 per cent of India’s export basket,
include the US, UAE, Netherlands, China, UK, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Bangladesh,
Germany and Italy.
• The country’s merchandise exports decreased by 3 per cent to $437.1 billion in the last
fiscal. However, services exports rose to $341.1 billion in 2023-24 as against $325.3 billion
in 2022-23.
• Overall exports reached $778.2 billion in 2023-24 as compared to $776.4 billion in 2022-
23, registering a marginal growth of 0.23 per cent.
• The share of India’s merchandise exports has also increased marginally from 1.70 per cent
in 2014 to 1.82 per cent in 2023. India’s rank in world merchandise exporters too has
improved from 19th to 17th during the same period.
• The UAE has emerged as the primary destination, with a substantial 12.71 per cent growth
in export value at $35.6 billion.
• Similarly, exports to Singapore that surged by 20.19 per cent to $14.4 billion, to the UK (up
13.30 per cent to USD 13 billion), and to China (up 8.70 per cent to USD 16.7 billion) also
recorded healthy growth indicating a sustained demand for Indian products.
• The top 10 source countries, which constitute 59.3 per cent of India’s import basket, include
China, USA, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Russia, and Switzerland.

Ques : Who has been elected as a director of IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertilizers Co-op
Ltd.)?
इफक (इं णियन फामासा फणटा लाइजसा क –ऑप णलणमटे ि) के णनदे शक के रूप में णकसे चुना गया
है?

(c) Vivek Bipindada Kolhe / वििेक विव िंडदा कोल्हे
(e) None of these / इनमें से कोई नहीिं
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• Vivek Bipindada Kolhe has been elected as a director of IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertilizers
Co-op Ltd.) New Delhi.
• He is currently working as the Chairman of Sahkar Maharshi Shankarao Kolhe Co-

operative Sugar Factor.
• Kolhe’s extensive experience in the cooperative sector, coupled with his past role as RGB
of IFFCO, positions him as a formidable advocate for farmers’ rights and interests.
• With Kolhe assuming his new responsibilities, the future of cooperative farming in
Maharashtra looks bright.
• IFFCO, the cornerstone of India’s agricultural landscape, stands as a beacon of support for
farmers nationwide.
About IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Corporation) :
• Founded : 3 November 1967, New Delhi

• Founder : Udaybhansinhji Natwarsinhji Jethwa
• Headquarters : New Delhi
• CEO : Udai Shanker Awasthi
• Director : Vivek Bipindada Kolhe

Ques : India signed an agreement with which country for Visa Waiver on Diplomatic
and Official Passports?
मई 2024 में, भारत ने राजनणयक और आणिकाररक पासप टा पर वीजा छूट के णलए णकस दे श के
साथ एक समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर णकए?

(c) Moldova / मोलदोिा
(d) Singapore / वसिंगा ुर
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• India and Moldova signed an agreement allowing holders of diplomatic and official
passports from either country to travel to the other without requiring a visa.
• This Agreement will add further momentum to the friendly and cordial relations between
the two countries.
• Diplomatic relations between India and Moldova were established on March 20, 1992.
About Moldova :
• Capital – Chisinau
• Currency- Moldovan Leu
• Official language- Romanian
• President- Maia Sandu

Ques : Which of the following fintech platforms has launched its ‘Digital Credit’ as a
service for banks in India?
णनम्नणलखित में से णकस णफनटे क प्लेटफॉमा ने भारत में बैंक ं के णलए एक सेवा के रूप में अपना
‘णिणजटल क्रेणिट‘ लॉन्च णकया है ?
(a) Paytm
(b) PhonePe
(c) GooglePay
(d) Zeta
(e) Instamojo
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• Fintech platform Zeta has launched its ‘Digital Credit’ as a service for bank in India.
• Zeta’s offering is underpinned by the National Payments Corporation of India’s (NPCI)

credit line on UPI scheme – which harnesses the power of the UPI network to turbo-charge
credit issuance in India.
• Zeta estimates that the transaction volume on this scheme will exceed $1 trillion by 2030
and aims to capture 50% of this market opportunity with its end-to-end solution that can help
banks conceive and rapidly launch multi-form credit products.
• Ramki Gaddipati, CEO APAC & Global CTO at Zeta, envisions the Credit Line on UPI as a
transformative force in India’s credit landscape.
• Describing it as a “credit distribution superhighway,” Gaddipati underscores the opportunity

to revolutionize credit inclusion by delivering real-time credit solutions.

Ques : ___ Partnered with EBANX to Empower Cross-Border Commerce in India.
___ ने भारत में सीमा पार वाणिज्य क सशक्त बनाने के णलए EBANX के साथ साझेदारी की
(a) South Indian Bank / साउथ इिं वडयन िैंक

(b) Axis Bank / एक्सिस िैंक
(c) Yes Bank / यस िैंक
(d) HDFC Bank / एचडीएफसी िैंक
(e) ICICI Bank / आईसीआईसीआई िैंक
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• YES BANK, a leading private sector bank in India, is collaborating with EBANX, a global
fintech firm specializing in payment solutions for emerging markets.
• Together, they aim to provide a comprehensive range of scalable payment solutions to

merchants, facilitating seamless cross-border transactions and expanding global commerce
opportunities for both merchants and customers in India.
• This partnership seeks to streamline cross-border payment processing, offering merchants

easy access to a suite of scalable payment solutions tailored for the Indian market.
• Paula Bellizia, President of Global Payments at EBANX, highlights how this partnership is
pioneering new pathways for global businesses to integrate and thrive within the Indian
market.
About YES Bank :

• MD & CEO : Prashant Kumar
• Chairman : Sunil Mehta
• Tagline : Experience our Expertise

• Asian Development Bank and Citi Signed Master Risk Participation Agreement (MRPA) to
Support Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) & Boost Trade Through Supply Chain
Financing

Ques : ____ Extends Settlement Scheme Deadline for Stock Option Cases to June 10,
2024.
____ ने स्टॉक णवकल्प मामल ं के णलए णनपटान य जना की समय सीमा 10 जून, 2024 तक बढा
दी है
(a) NABARD / नािाडड

(b) RBI / आरिीआई
(c) EPFO / ई ीएफओ
(d) SEBI / सेिी
(e) SIDBI / वसडिी
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• Capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) extendedthe
settlement scheme period till June 10, 2024, for entities involved in reversal trades in the
stock options segment on BSE in 2014 and 2015.
• The settlement scheme commenced on March 11 and was scheduled to conclude on May
10, 2024.
• SEBI introduced the ISO Settlement Scheme 2024 in March, offering a settlement
opportunity to entities involved in trade reversals in the stock options segment of BSE
between April 1, 2014, and September 30, 2015, who face pending adjudication proceedings.
About SEBI :
• SEBI is the regulatory bodyfor securities and commodity markets in India under the
ownership of the Ministry of Finance (MoF), Government of India (GoI).

Ques : Who Plans New Unit 'OPFOR' For Realistic Military Exercises?
यथाथावादी सैन्य अभ्यास के णलए नई इकाई 'ओपीएफओआर' की य जना कौन बना रहा है ?
(a) Indian Army

(b) Indian Navy
(c) Indian Coast Guard
(d) Indian Air force
(e) None of these
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
• The Indian Army is reportedly in the process of establishing a new unit called OPFOR, or
"opposing forces," aimed at simulating adversarial roles during military exercises and
wargame training.
• Similar concepts are already in use in countries like the United States.
• The proposed OPFOR unit will be formed from existing military units and will mirror the
weapons, operating methods, and tactics of potential adversaries.
• Traditionally, military exercises divide participating troops into "blue land" and "red/yellow
land," with the latter representing adversarial forces.
• The Army already has a REDFOR (red forces) unit within its training command, ARTRAC,
which evaluates exercises and wargame plans using paper and sand model exercises.

Ques : Kami Rita has scaled Mount Everest for the 29th time, surpassing his own
record of 28 ascents. He belongs to which country?
कामी रीता ने 29वी ं बार माउं ट एवरे स्ट पर चढाई की है और 28 बार चढने के अपने ही ररकॉिा
क पीछे छ ड णदया है। वह णकस दे श से है ?
(a) Sri Lanka / श्रीलिंका

(b) Nepal / ने ाल
(d) India / भारत
(e) Bangladesh / िािंग्लादे श
Answr : Option B
Explanation :
• Nepali Sherpa climber Kami Rita has scaled Everest for the 29th time, surpassing his own
record of 28 ascents.
• He now holds the record for the most ascents of the world’s tallest peak in its 71-year
climbing history.
• Kami Rita Sherpa, also known as ‘Everest man,’ embarked on the Spring Season Everest
expedition from Kathmandu, accompanying a team of approximately 28 climbers. Seven
Summit Treks organised the expedition to conquer the world’s highest peak.
• He completed his first ascent of Everest in 1994, at 24.
• According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Kami Rita has scaled Everest nearly
every year since his first climb, totalling 29 ascents now.
• In 2020, the south side of Everest in Nepal was closed to climbers due to the COVID-19
pandemic, but a partial reopening in 2021 allowed Kami Rita to achieve his 25th summit in
May 2021.
About Nepal :
Capital- Kathmandu
Currency- Nepalese rupee
President– Ram Chandra Paudel
Prime minister– Pushpa Kamal Dahal

Ques : Senior IPS Officer Idashisha Nongrang has been appointed as first woman
Director General of Police (DGP) of which state?
वररष्ठ आईपीएस अणिकारी इदाणशशा न ग ं रांग क णकस राज्य की पहली मणहला पुणलस
महाणनदे शक (िीजीपी) णनयुक्त णकया गया है ?
(a) Tripura / वि ुरा

(b) Sikkim / वसक्सिम
(c) Assam / असम
(d) Arunachal Pradesh / अरुणाचल प्रदे श
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• Senior IPS Officer Idashisha Nongrang has been named first woman Director General of
Police (DGP) of Meghalaya state.
• A 1992 batch Indian Police Service officer, she will replace Lajja Ram Bishnoi who will
retire on May 19.
• She will serve as the State’s police chief till May 19, 2026. Nongrang is also the first tribal
woman to ascend to this prestigious rank.
About Meghalaya :
• Capital – Shillong
• Chief Minister – Conrad Kongkal Sangma
• Governor – Phagu Chauhan

Recent Defence related appointments :
• Nalin prabhat : Director general of the National Security Guard (NSG)
• Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar
Tripathi : Chief of the Naval Staff
• Sapna Tewari : Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau (IB)
• Jagjit Pavadia : Re-elected to International Narcotics Control Board
• IPS officer Love Kumar : Inspector General in SPG (Special Protection Group)
• S Rajeev : Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
• Daljit Singh Chaudhary :
Director General (DG) of the National Security Guard
(NSG)
• Lieutenant General JS Sidana : 33rd Director General of the Department of Electronics
and Mechanical Engineers (DGEME) and Senior Colonel
Commandant of the EME Corps
• Anurag Agarwal : Head of Parliament security
• Suman Kumari : First woman sniper of the Border Security Force (BSF)
• Sadanand Vasant Date :
Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)
• Piyush Anand : Chief of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
• Rajeev Kumar : Director General of the Bureau of Police Research and Development
(BPR&D)

Ques : Where is the headquarter of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) ?
भारतीय राष्ट्रीय भुगतान णनगम (NPCI) का मुख्यालय कहााँ है ?

Answer : Option D
Explanation :
About NPCI :
• Founded : 2008
• MD & CEO : Dilip Asbe
• The NPCI is an umbrella organization for operating retail payments and settlement systems
in India.
• It is an initiative of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Banks’ Association
(IBA) under the provisions of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007,to create a
robust Payment & Settlement Infrastructure in India.

Recently in news :
• The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)has issued guidelines that put the
responsibility for verifying merchant details on acquiring banks for Bharat Interface for
Money (BHIM) Aadhaar Pay (BAP).
• Acquiring member banks are responsible for the merchants they onboard directly or through
aggregators/partners.
• This service allows merchants to receive digital payments from customers over the counter
through Aadhaar Authentication.
• The banks should assign appropriate Merchant Category Code (MCC) as per the nature of
the business or service given in specification defined by International Organization for
Standards (ISO).
• MCC 6010, 6011 and 6012 used as default for cash related services or MCCs under
miscellaneous category should not be assigned to Merchants on-boarded for BAP.
• The banks should ensure that cash withdrawal transactions are not allowed on the BAP
service’s merchants and banks have oversight on such merchants.
• Participating banks include payments banks, small finance banks, cooperative banks,
regional rural banks, and mainline commercial banks

Ques : ____ Extends Settlement Scheme Deadline for Stock Option Cases to June 10,
2024.
____ ने स्टॉक णवकल्प मामल ं के णलए णनपटान य जना की समय सीमा 10 जून, 2024 तक बढा
दी है
(a) NABARD / नािाडड

(b) RBI / आरिीआई
(c) EPFO / ई ीएफओ
(d) SEBI / सेिी
(e) SIDBI / वसडिी
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
• Capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) extendedthe
settlement scheme period till June 10, 2024, for entities involved in reversal trades in the
stock options segment on BSE in 2014 and 2015.
• The settlement scheme commenced on March 11 and was scheduled to conclude on May
10, 2024.
• SEBI introduced the ISO Settlement Scheme 2024 in March, offering a settlement
opportunity to entities involved in trade reversals in the stock options segment of BSE
between April 1, 2014, and September 30, 2015, who face pending adjudication proceedings.
About SEBI :
• SEBI is the regulatory bodyfor securities and commodity markets in India under the
ownership of the Ministry of Finance (MoF), Government of India (GoI).

Ques : Kutch Ajrakh, a traditional textile craft, has recently earned a Geographical
Indication (GI) tag. It belongs to which state ?
पारं पररक कपडा णशल्प कच्छ अजरि ने हाल ही में भौग णलक संकेत (जीआई) टै ग अणजात
णकया है। यह णकस राज्य का है ?

Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• The traditional artisans of ‘Kutch Ajrakh’ in Gujarat have been awarded the prestigious
Geographical Indication (GI) certificate by the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and
Trademarks (CGPDTM).
• This recognition celebrates the intricate textile craft that has been a part of Kutch's vibrant
culture for centuries.
• Ajrakh, a textile craft that has been deeply rooted in Gujarat's cultural tapestry, holds a
revered place in the regions of Sindh, Barmer, and Kutch, where its legacy spans millennia.
• The art of Ajrakh involves a meticulous process of hand-block printing on treated cotton
cloth, resulting in intricate designs infused with rich symbolism and history.
• The word “Ajrakh” is derived from the word “Azrak,” meaning indigo, a well-known
substance used to achieve a bluish effect.
• Traditionally, Ajrakh prints consisted of three colours: blue, representing the sky; red,
signifying the land and fire; and white, symbolizing the stars.

Ques : 26th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting Held In __
26वी ं आणसयान-भारत वररष्ठ अणिकाररय ं की बैठक नई णदल्ली में आय णजत हुई
(a) Bengaluru / िेंगलुरु

(b) New Delhi / नई वदल्ली
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
• The 26th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting was held in New Delhi
• Shri Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary (East), co-chaired the 26th ASEAN-India Senior
Officials’ Meeting(AISOM), with H.E. Mr. Albert Chua, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Singapore, in New Delhi.
• Singapore is the Country Coordinator of India for ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations.
• The meeting was attended by Senior Officials and representatives of all ASEAN Member
States and Timor Leste which holds Observer Status in ASEAN, and Deputy Secretary-
General of ASEAN.
• At the 26th AISOM, the gamut of ASEAN-India relations across the three pillars of
engagement, namely, political-security, economic and socio-cultural, as reflected in the
ASEAN-India Plan of Action (2021-2025), was reviewed.
• The Senior Officials’ also discussed implementation of Prime Ministers’ 12 Point Proposal
announced at the 20th ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta in 2023 to further strengthen the
ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Ques : National Archives of India established in which year ?
भारत के राष्ट्रीय अणभलेिागार की स्थापना णकस वर्ा में हुई?
(a) 1851
(b) 1761
(c) 1891
(d) 1878
(e) 1892
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
• The National Archives of India (NAI) has acquired a priceless collection of private papers
and original correspondences belonging to the late Shri Rafi Ahmad Kidwai, a prominent
figure in India’s freedom struggle and nation-building efforts.
• The collection comprises original correspondences between Shri Kidwai and other eminent
leaders, including Pandit Nehru, Sardar Patel, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, and P.D. Tandon.
• the NAI holds these historical documents in trust for the benefit of administrators,
researchers, and the general public, as per the provisions of the Public Record Act 1993.
• Born on February 18, 1894, in Masauli, Uttar Pradesh, Shri Rafi Ahmad Kidwai hailed from
a middle-class zamindar family.
• His political journey began in 1920 with his involvement in the Khilafat Movement and the
Non-Cooperation Movement, leading to his imprisonment.
• His contributions were recognized with the creation of the Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award by
the Indian Council of Agricultural Research in 1956.
About National Archives of India :
• HQ : New Delhi
• Director General : Shri Arun Singhal

Ques : Where is the headquarter of Google ?
गूगल का मुख्यालय कहााँ है ?
(a) Norway / नॉिे

(b) Sweden / स्वीडन
(c) United States / सिंयुक्त राज्य अमेररका
(d) Eritrea / इररवटर या
(e) Finland / वफनलैंड
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
About Google :
• Founded : September 4, 1998

• Headquarters : California, United States
• CEO : Sundar Pichai
Recently in News :
• Google announced the launch of the Google Wallet app in India, providing users a
centralized platform to save travel tickets, gift cards, event passes, and other digital
documents.
• It however does not support payment features such as saving credit cards or debit cards in
the wallet for on-tap payments.
• This Wallet app offers fast and secure accessto everyday essentials, enabling people to
conveniently store and retrieve important digital documents like boarding passes, loyalty
cards, movie tickets, and more.
• Google Wallet complements Google Pay, which will continue to serve the payments needs
of users across India.
• Google has partnered with 20 of India’s top brandsto enable the Google Wallet experience,
including PVR & INOX, Air India, Indigo, Flipkart, Pine Labs, Kochi Metro, Abhibus and
many others, with more partners to be added in the months to follow.

Ques : When the World Migratory Bird Day celebrated this year ?
इस वर्ा णवश्व प्रवासी पक्षी णदवस कब मनाया गया?
(a) 12 May
(b) 13 May
(c) 9 May
(d) 10 May
(e) 11 May
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• World Migratory Bird Day is observed every year on second Saturday of May. This year
was celebrated on 11 May.
• Objective – To raise awareness about the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats.
• Theme 2024 – Insects
• World Migratory Bird Day was first established in 1993 by visionaries from the
Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center.
• The initial celebrations were organized by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation along
with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. In 2007, the responsibility for the day was transferred
to the non-profit organization ‘Environment for the Americas’.
• WMBD is celebrated annually on the second Saturday in May and October to accommodate
the varying migration patterns in different regions.

Ques : National Technology Day is celebrated annually in India on which day?
भारत में राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्य णगकी णदवस प्रणतवर्ा णकस णदन मनाया जाता है?
(a) 12 May
(b) 13 May
(c) 9 May
(d) 10 May
(e) 11 May
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
• National Technology Day is celebrated annually in India on 11 May.
• This day is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of innovators, scientists, and

engineers, and to promoting scientific and technological innovation in the country.
• The day was first established in 1998 to commemorate the successful nuclear test at
Pokharan. This test was a significant milestone in India’s technological advancement, and it
paved the way for the country to acquire a leading position in the field of nuclear weapons
technology.
• The history of National Technology Day in India dates back to 1998, when Indian Army
conducted five nuclear bomb tests (Pokhran- II) in Rajasthan under the surveillance of the
then Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
• The The Pokhran – II was lead by the Missile Man of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. India
was entitled as the sixth nuclear country after the huge success of Pokhran Test.

Important days :

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• 10 May : World Lupus Day

Ques : Neeraj Chopra finishes second with a best throw of ________ in Doha
Diamond League?
दोहा डायमंड लीग में ________ के सर्वश्रेष्ठ थ्रो के साथ नीरज चोपडा दस
ू रे स्थान पर रहे ?
(a) 88.36 m
(b) 88.38 m
(c) 88.30 m
(d) 88.66 m
(e) 88.96 m
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 Neeraj Chopra finished second with a best throw of 88.36m throw while India’s
Kishore Jena’s best was 76.31m in Doha Diamond League.
 Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic, who finished first with a best effort of 88.38.
while Anderson Peters claimed the third spot.
 Meanwhile, India’s Kishore Jena, who claimed the silver medal at the Asian Games
last year with a personal best of 87.54m, endured a disappointing Diamond League
debut, finishing ninth with a best throw of 76.31m.
Ques: Hinduja Group’s IndusInd International Holdings (IIHL) has received
approval from which organization for the acquisition of Reliance Capital in May
2024?
हहंदज
ु ा समह
ू की इंडसइंड इंटरनेशनल होल्डंग्स (IIHL) को मई 2024 में ररलायंस कैपपटल के अधिग्र
हण के ललए ककस संगठन से मंजरू ी लमल गई है ?

(c) IRDAI / आईआरर्ीएआई
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 Hinduja Group’s IndusInd International Holdings (IIHL) has received the long-
awaited Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India’s approval for
the acquisition of Reliance Capital.
 The acquisition will include the takeover of Reliance Capital’s insurance arms —
wholly-owned subsidiary Reliance General Insurance and 51:49 JV with Nippon
Life, Reliance Nippon Life Insurance.
 The insurance regulator has cleared the transfer of Reliance Capital’s 26 per cent
stake in Reliance Nippon Life to Aasia Enterprises.
 Post the transaction, Reliance Capital, Nippon Life Insurance and Aasia Enterprises
LLP will be the promoters of the company.
Ques: Which bank has recently announced that it will close inoperative
accounts of customers on 1 June 2024?
हाल ही में ककस बैंक ने घोषणा की है कक र्ह 1 जून 2024 को ग्राहकों के ननलष्िय खाते बंद कर दे गा?
(a) State Bank of India / भारतीय स्टे ट बैंक

(b) Punjab National Bank / पंजाब नेशनल बैंक
(c) UCO Bank / यक
ू ो बैंक
(d) Indian Bank / इंडर्यन बैंक
(e) Canara Bank / केनरा बैंक
Answer : Option B
Explanation:
 Punjab National Bank (PNB) has announced that it will close all its customers’
inactive bank accounts on 1 June 2024.
 Customers whose accounts have become inactive can activate their accounts by
completing their KYC (Know Your Customer) by 31 May 2024.
 The bank has taken this step to reduce expenses and prevent fraud in such accounts.
Which PNB accounts will be closed?
 Accroding to the PNB, those customers’ accounts will be closed where there has
been no transaction (deposit or withdrawal) by the customer for the past three
years, and the account balance has been zero.
 If these account holders do not complete their KYC by 31 May 2024, then they
will not be given further notice, and their account will be closed permanently on 1
June 2024.
Which PNB accounts are not impacted?
 Accounts linked to DEMAT accounts, lockers, or active standing instructions

 Student accounts for customers under the age of 25
 Minor accounts
 Accounts opened for specific schemes like PMJJBY, PMSBY, SSY, APY, DBT
 Accounts frozen by court orders, income tax department orders, or other statutory
authorities
About Punjab National Bank (PNB) :
 Founded – 12 April 1894

 Founder – Dyal Singh Majithia and Lala Lajpat Rai
 Headquarters – New Delhi
 MD & CEO – Atul Kumar Goel
 Tagline – The Name You can Bank Upon
Ques : Japan won its maiden Sultan Azlan Shah trophy by defeating Pakistan
in the final. Sultan Azlan Shah trophy is related to which sport?
जापान ने ाइनल में पाककस्तान को हराकर अपनी पहली सु्तान अजलान शाह ी जीती सु्ता
न अजलान शाह ी ककस खेल से संबंधित है ?
(a) Hockey / हॉकी

(b) Tennis / टे ननस
(c) Badminton / बैर्स ट
ं न
(d) Football / फ़ुटबॉल
(e) Cricket / क्रिकेट
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 Japan has won its maiden Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey trophy by defeating Pakistan 4-1
in the penalty shoot-out in the final.
 The final was played at the Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh, Malaysia.
 Japan won the trophy, with Pakistan in second place. Malaysia was in third place,
followed by New Zealand, South Korea, and Canada in last place.
 Six teams, Japan, Pakistan, Canada, South Korea, New Zealand, and the host team,
Malaysia, participated in the 2024 event.
 Sultan Azlan Shah is considered a prestigious Hockey tournament in Asia that has
attracted the world’s top men’s national hockey teams.
 India has been a regular participant in the Sultan Azlan Shah Tournament. India has
won the Sultan Azlan Shah Trophy 5 times in 1985, 1991, 1995, 2009, 2010.
 This time, the Indian team skipped the tournament as they were more focused on
preparing for the 2024 Paris Olympics, which start on 26 July 2024.
SPORTS NEWS:
(West Bengal).
• The Chinese badminton team has won both the men’s Thomas Cup 2024 and the women’s
Uber Cup 2024.
AFC U-23 Asian Cup for the second time, defeating Uzbekistan.
Breaches
Ques : ______ Expected to Transfer Rs 1 Trillion as Dividend to the Centre in
FY25 ?
_____ वित्त िर्ष 2015 में केंद्र को लाभाांश के रूप में 1 ट्रिललयन रुपये हसताांतरित किने की उम्मीद
है

Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is anticipated to transfer approximately Rs

1,00,000 crore to the government in the fiscal year 2024-25, as per a report by the
Union Bank of India.
 This projection suggests a slight increase from the Rs 87,400 crore transferred in the
previous fiscal year.
 The government has budgeted the dividend from RBI and PSU banks and financial
institutions at Rs 1,02,000 crore for FY25, compared to Rs 1,04,400 crore in FY24.
 In 2023, there was a positive surprise as the actual dividend exceeded the Budget
Estimate, which was only Rs 48,000 crore.
 Approximately 70% of RBI's balance sheet comprises foreign currency

assets, with another 20% in domestic government bonds.
About RBI :
 Established : 1 April 1935

 Headquarters : Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
 Governor : Shaktikanta Das
 Deputy governors : Mahesh Kumar Jain, M. Rajeshwar Rao, Michael Patra and T. Rabi
Shankar
Ques : The Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has
launched a pilot project for the Namo Drone Didi project with which company?
केंद्रीय कौशल पर्कास और उद्यलमता मंत्रालय ने ककस कंपनी के साथ नमो ड्रोन दीदी पररयोजना के
ललए एक पायलट प्रोजेक्ट शुरू ककया है ?
(a) Hyundai Motor India Limited / ह़ुंर्ई ोटर इंडर्या सलस टे र्

(b) Mahindra & Mahindra / हहंद्रा एंर् हहंद्रा
(c) Suzuki Motor Corporation / सज
़ु क
़ु ी ोटर कॉपोरे शन
(d) Mercedes-Benz / ससडर्ीज बेंज
(e) Tata Motors Ltd / टाटा ोटसड सलस टे र्
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 To boost rural women’s empowerment, the Union Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has signed a MoU with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. to
conduct two Pilot Projects under the Drone Didi Yojana at Noida and Hyderabad.
 The pilot projects to train women to operate drones for agricultural purposes will be
held at the National Skill Training Institute in Noida and Hyderabad.
 The company will train 500 rural women farmers to operate drones for agricultural
purposes, such as fertilising crops, monitoring crop growth, and planting seeds.
Mahindra and Mahindra will also offer training in skills such as drone flying, data
analysis, and drone maintenance.
About Drone Didi programme:
 PM Narendra Modi launched the Namo Drone Didi scheme under the Sashakt Nari-
Viksit Bharat programme on 11 March 2024 at the Indian Agricultural Research
Institute, Pusa, New Delhi.
 Under the Drone Didi scheme, the government aims to train and equip 15000 women-
led Self Help Groups with agricultural drones to assist in tasks such as crop
monitoring, spraying fertilizers and sowing seeds.
About National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) :
 The National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) is run by the Directorate General of
Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government
of India.
 The NSTI was initially set up by the Directorate General of Employment and Training
(DGE&T), Ministry of Employment and Labour, Government of India, in 1963. Its
main aim was to provide training to ITI instructors in the country.
 The NSTIs are premier institutes that provide training in specialised skills across its
various training centres across the country.
 The mission and vision of the centres is to impart Quality training and upgrade the
skills of the industrial workforce in emerging areas. At present there are 33 NSTIs and
3 extension centres across the country.
About Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE):
 MSDE was formed on November 9, 2014, by the Government of India to focus on

enhancing the employability of skills.
 The Ministry is responsible for implementing the National Skill Development Mission
launched by the government of India in 2015. It coordinates all Skill Development
efforts across the country, including building the vocational and technical training
framework, skill upgradation, the development of new skills, and innovative thinking.
Ques : India and France Set to Conduct ______ Edition of Exercise 'Shakti' ?
भाित औि फ्ाांस अभ्यास 'शक्तत' के 7िें सांसकिण का आयोजन किने के ललए तैयाि हैं?
(a) 4th
(b) 5th
(c) 6th
(d) 7th
(e) 8th
Answer : Option D
Explanation:
 The 7th edition of the India-France Joint Military Exercise “Shakti” is scheduled to
commence from May 13, to 26, 2024 at the Joint Training Node, Umroi in
Meghalaya.
 The exercise aims to enhance the joint military capacity of both India and France to
undertake Multi-Domain Operations in a Sub Conventional scenario.
 The Indian contingent comprises 90 personnel primarily represented by a battalion
of the Rajput Regiment, along with personnel from other arms and services.
 Observers from the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force will also participate in the
exercise.
 The French contingent comprises 90 personnel mainly represented by personnel from
the 13th Foreign Legion Half-Brigade (13th DBLE).
 The 6th edition of the Indo-French joint army exercise, Ex Shakti 2021, took place
at the Military School of Draguignan, France in November 2021.
About Joint Military Exercise Shakti :
 Established in 2011, Joint Military Exercise Shakti focuses on improving military

cooperation, counter-terrorism tactics, and interoperability between the Indian Army
and the French Army.
 Exercises typically involve infantry tactics, counterinsurgency, counter-terrorism
operations, and tactical joint exercises, including physical education and dozing
courses.
About France :
 President : Emmanuel Macron

 Prime Minister : Gabriel Attal
 Capital : Paris
 Currency : Euro
Recent Exercise:
• Indian Navy conducted Exercise Poorvi Lehar on East Coast

• Exercise DUSTLIK 5th edition : between India-Uzbekistan (Army) at Termez District,
Uzbekistan
• Gagan Shakti : Indian Air Force Pokhran Field Firing Range, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan
• Coastal Security Exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ – Lakshadweep Islands
• 2nd edition of India-Mozambique-Tanzania Trilateral Exercise (IMT TRILAT 24) –
Nacala, Mozambique.
• Exercise “TIGER TRIUMPH 2024” between India and USA – Eastern Seaboard
• 10th edition of Military Exercise LAMITIYE-2024 between India and Seychelles –
Seychelles
• 5th edition of Military Exercise ‘Dharama Guardian’ between India and Japan – Mahajan
Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan
• 12th edition of MILAN Naval Exercise – Visakhapatnam
Ques : Indian AI platform Hanooman launches in ____ global languages.
भाितीय एआई प्लेटफॉमष हनमु ान ____ िैक्विक भार्ाओां में लॉन्च हुआ
(a) 94
(b) 98
(c) 91
(d) 92
(e) 96
Answer : Option B
Explanation:
 3AI Holding Limited and SML India, announced the launch of ‘Hanooman’,
India’s homegrown multilingual GenAI platform in 98 global languages, including
12 Indian languages, to build Gen AI ecosystem for India by leveraging the
country’s diverse linguistic and cultural heritage.
 Derived from the name of Lord Hanuman, it symbolises the platform’s commitment
to using the power of GenAI for the greater good.
 Hanooman, with all his knowledge, power and strength always served Ram loyally
and we want Hanooman to bring the same GenAI power to humanity.
 The AI tool has been developed by generative AI business SML India in
partnership with 3AI Holding, an Abu Dhabi-based investment company.
 The 12 Indian languages that the web version and app are currently available in
include Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Kannada, Odia, Punjabi, Assamese, Tamil,
Telugu, Malayalam and Sindhi.
 It is the largest multilingual and most affordable Gen AI platform.
 It aims to cater to four sectors: healthcare, governance, financial services, and
education.
 It offers an open-source alternative to commercially accessible Large Language
Models (LLMs).
Ques : Who has been Appointed as Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy ?
भाितीय नौसेना के कालमषक प्रमख
ु के रूप में ककसे ननयत
ु त ककया गया है ?
(a) Smita Sarangi / स्स् ता सारं गी

(b) Arkaja Das / अरकजा दास
(c) Pankaj Dwivedi / पंकज द्वििेदी
(d) Sanjay bhalla / संजय भल्ला
(e) Vivek Murthy / वििेक ूनतड
Answer : Option D
Explanation:
 Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla Appointed as Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy.
About Sanjay Bhalla:
 He was commissioned in the Indian Navy on 01 Jan 1989.

 In a career spanning 35 years, he has held a number of specialist, staff and operational
appointments, both afloat and ashore.
 He specialised in Communication and Electronic Warfare.
 Some notable commands include Indian Naval Ship (INS) Nishank, INS Taragiri,
INS Beas, and the prestigious appointment of Flag Officer Commanding Eastern
Fleet (FOCEF).
 Prior to assuming charge as the COP, he was the Chief of Staff of the Western
Naval Command and oversaw operations such as Op Sankalp and events such as the
Navy Day Op Demo 2023 at Sindhudurg.
 He has been recognized for his distinguished service with awards such as the Ati
Vishisht Seva Medal, the Nao Sena Medal, and Commendations by the Chief of the
Naval Staff and the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief.
About Ministry of Defence :
 Defence Minister : Rajnath Singh

 Minister of State : Ajay Bhatt
 Defense Secretary : Giridhar Aramane
Recent Defence related appointments:
• IPS Officer Idashisha Nongrang : first woman Director General of Police (DGP) of
Meghalaya state
• Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi : Chief of the Naval Staff
• Jagjit Pavadia : Re-elected to International Narcotics Control Board • IPS officer Love
Kumar : Inspector General in SPG (Special Protection Group)
• S Rajeev : Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
• Daljit Singh Chaudhary : Director General (DG)
• Sadanand Vasant Date : Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)
• Rajeev Kumar : Director General of the Bureau of Police Research and Development
(BPR&D)
Ques : How many Indian Wrestlers have qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024?
ककतने भारतीय पहलर्ानों ने पेररस ओलंपपक 2024 के ललए क्र्ाली ाई ककया है ?
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d) 7
(e) 8
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 At Paris Olympics 2024, India will have six wrestlers in its contingent with five
quotas coming through women.
 Aman Sehrawat and Nisha Dahiya took India’s number of quotas to six at the World
Olympic Wrestling Qualifiers in Istanbul, Turkey.
 Earlier, Vinesh Phogat in the 50kg category, Antim Panghal in 53kg, Anshu Malik in
57kg and Reetika Hooda in 76kg category had already qualified for Paris Games at
different qualifying events.
 Bajrang Punia did not make the Indian wrestling team for the qualifiers. While,
Deepak Punia, who finished fifth at the Tokyo Olympics, missed out on a quota in the
men’s 86kg in Istanbul.
 The Istanbul meet was the final Paris Olympics qualifying event for wrestlers.
Ques : Who has been awarded with prestigious Sahitya Akademi Fellowship at
Mussoorie ?
मसिू ी में प्रनतक्ठित साट्रहत्य अकादमी फेलोलशप से ककसे सम्माननत ककया गया है?
(a) Amitav Ghosh / अस ताि घोष
(b) Ruskin Bond / िक्सकन बाांड

(c) Salman Rushdie / सल ान रुश्दी
(d) Shane Watson / शेन िॉटसन
(e) Chetan Bhagat / चेतन भगत
Answer : Option B
Explanation:
 Eminent English author Ruskin Bond was awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi
Fellowship at Mussoorie.
 Bond was named a recipient of Akademi’s highest honour in September 2021.
 However, due to his ill health, he could not be given the honour in person.
 Born on 19 May 1934 in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, Bond has been actively writing
for more than 50 years and has written in various genres of literature, including short
stories, children’s books, novels, autobiographical works and non-fiction.
 Bond, who has written over 300 short stories, essays and novels and more than 30
books for children besides several other works, is the recipient of the Sahitya
Akademi Award in 1992, Sahitya Akademi’s Bal Sahitya Puraskar in 2012, Padma
Shri in 1999 and Padma Bhushan in 2019 among other prestigious awards.
About Sahitya Akademi Fellowship :
 The Sahitya Akademi Fellowship is a literary honour in India bestowed by the Sahitya
Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters.
 It is the highest honour conferred by the Akademi on a living writer, the number of
fellows at no time exceeding 21.
Recent Awards & Winners:

• Global Pride of Sindhi Award 2024 : Pawan Sindhi
• Gold in the ‘Best Product Iteration’ category at the INMA Awards 2024 : OTTplay
• 2024 Goldman Prize : Alok Shukla • Winner for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
at the 2024 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards : Sharjah Girls Branch teacher Gina Justus
Limited (HAL)
Chairman Ratan Tata
• Distinguished Overseas Dental Specialist (Orthodontics and Orofacial Pain) title at the
National Fame Awards 2024 : Dr. Karthik Kommuri
• ‘Achievement Award for Creating Social Development & Impact’ and the ‘CIDC Partners
in Progress Trophy’ : SJVN Limited
Ques : Who has been appointed as Chairman of Tata Electronics?
टाटा इलेक् ननक्स के अध्यक्ष के रूप में ककसे ननयुक्त ककया गया है ?
(a) Cyrus Mistry / साइरस स स्री

(b) Pranav Chandrasekaran / प्रणि चन्द्द्रशेखरन
(c) N. Chandrasekaran / एन. चन्द्द्रशेखरन
(d) T. V. Narendran / टी. िी. नरें द्रन
(e) Subramanian Ramadorai / स़ुब्र ण्य रा ादोराई
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran is set to assume the role of chairman at Tata
Electronics
 Chandrasekaran will succeed Banmali Agrawala, who has held the position for
several years and has recently taken on an advisory role within the group.
 Chandrasekaran’s appointment as chairman of Tata Electronics is seen as a strategic

decision, signaling the importance of the semiconductor business to the
conglomerate.
 Tata Electronics has made several key appointments to bolster its semiconductor
expertise.
Recent Appointment in different departments:
• Vivek Bipindada Kolhe : director of IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertilizers Co-op Ltd.) New
Delhi
• Subodh Kumar : Director in the Ministry of Ayush
• Dr. Mallika Nadda : Chairperson of Special Olympics Asia-Pacific Advisory Council
• Prof. Mohammad Rihan : Director General of the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE)
(DPIIT)
(JNPA)
four-year term.
Bangladesh
(CCI).
Ques : International Nurses Day is observed every year on 12 May.
अांतिाषठिीय नसष ट्रदिस हि साल 12 मई को मनाया जाता है ।
(a) 12 May
(b) 13 May
(c) 9 May
(d) 10 May
(e) 11 May
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 International Nurses Day is observed every year on 12 May.

 This day marks the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale who laid the foundation
of modern nursing. International Nurses Day aims to highlight the importance of
nurses in the healthcare sector.
 It also acts as an opportunity to thank nurses for their efforts and for taking care of
patients around the clock.
 Theme 2024 – Our Future, The economic power of care.
 The International Council of Nurses initiated the first International Nurses Day
celebration on 12 May 1974, aiming to draw attention to the crucial role nurses play
in modern healthcare systems.
Important days:

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• 11 May : National Technology Day
• 11 May : World Migratory Bird Day ( Protect Insects, Protect Birds )
Ques : Surjit Patar passed away recently at the age of 79. He belongs to which
profession ?
सिु जीत पाति का हाल ही में 79 िर्ष की आयु में ननधन हो गया। िह ककस पेशे से सांबधां धत हैं?

(c) Poet / कवि

(d) Journalist /परकार
(e) Composer / संगीतकार
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 Noted Punjabi poet Surjit Patar passed away at the age of 79 in Punjab’s Ludhiana.
 Patar’s notable achievements include receiving top honours like Padma Shri and the
Sahitya Akademi Award for his work of writing in a regional language.
 Patar hailed from Patar Kalan village in Jalandhar and retired as a professor of
Punjabi from Punjab Agricultural University.
 He received the Padma Shri in 2012 and served as the president of the Punjab Arts
Council.
Ques: which company emerged as India’s top trading
partner according to the data of economic think tank GTRI?
िं टैंक GTRI के आिंकड़ों के अनस
आर्थिक र्थक ु ार कौन सी किंपनी भारत की शीर्ि
व्यापाररक भागीदार बनकर उभरी है?
(a) Australia /
(b) Russia /
(c) Japan /
(d) USA /
(e) China /
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
 According to the data of economic think tank GTRI, China has emerged as the
largest trading partner of India with $118.4 billion in two-way commerce in
2023-24, slightly edging past the US.
 The bilateral trade between India and the US stood at $118.3 billion in 2023-24.
Washington was the top trading partner of New Delhi during 2021-22 and
2022-23.
 The main sectors which recorded healthy growth in exports to that country include
iron ore, cotton yarn/fabrics/made-ups, handloom, spices, fruits and vegetables,
plastic and linoleum.
 On the other hand, exports to the US dipped by 1.32 per cent to $77.5 billion in
2023-24 as against $78.54 billion in 2022-23, while imports dipped by about 20
per cent to $40.8 billion.
 China witnessed a marginal decline in exports by 0.6 per cent, from $16.75 billion
to $16.66 billion, while imports from China surged by 44.7 per cent, from $70.32
billion to $101.75 billion.
 China was India's top trading partner from 2013-14 till 2017-18 and also in
2020-21.
 Before China, the UAE was the country's largest trading partner.
 The US was the largest partner in 2021-22 and 2022-23.
 In 2023-24, the UAE with USD 83.6 billion was the third largest trading partner of
India. It was followed by Russia ($65.7 billion), Saudi Arabia ($43.4 billion), and
Singapore ($35.6 billion).
Ques: Aircraft Carrier, Fujian belongs to which country?
विमानिाहक पोत फुज़ियान ककस दे श का है?
(a) Australia /
(b) Russia /
(c) Japan /
(d) USA /
(e) China /
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
 China’s 3rd aircraft carrier, Fujian, has successfully completed its 8-day
maiden sea trials.
 During the trial, the carrier tested its propulsion, electrical systems, and other
equipment, achieving expected results.
About Fujian:
 Fujian is an 80,000-tonne supercarrier equipped with electromagnetic

catapults for launching aircraft, making China the 2nd country after the
U.S. to deploy a supercarrier with this technology.
 Named after East China’s Fujian Province and given the hull number 18, the
carrier was launched in June 2022.

About China:
 President: Xi Jinping
 Capital: Beijing
 Currency: Renminbi
Indian Navy's Aircraft Carriers:
 The Indian Navy operates two aircraft carriers the INS Vikramaditya, a
refurbished Russian carrier commissioned in 2013, and the INS Vikrant,
an indigenously designed and built carrier commissioned in September
2022.
 Plans for a second Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC-II) have been
initiated, aimed at replacing the INS Vikramaditya in around 15 years.
 Plans for a larger 65,000-tonne carrier have been shelved due to cost
and timeline concerns associated with new technologies.
 Chairman and Managing Director of CSL : Madhu S. Nair

Ques : Rat-Hole Mining is related to which state?

रै ट-होल खनन ककस राज्य से सिंबिंर्ित है?
(a) Tripura /
(b) Sikkim /
(c) Assam / अ
(d) Arunachal Pradesh / अ
(e) Meghalaya /
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 The term “rat hole" refers to the narrow pits dug into the ground,
typically just large enough for one person to descend and extract coal.
 The coal is manually extracted using primitive tools such as pickaxes,
shovels, and baskets.
 It is a method of manual drilling most common in Meghalaya,
especially in the West Jaintia Hills, East Jaintia Hills, and West Khasi
Hills.
 Rat-hole mining is broadly classified into two categories: Side-cutting
procedure and box-cutting.
 In the side-cutting procedure, narrow tunnels are dug on the hill slopes,
and workers go inside until they find the coal seam.
 Box-cutting entails digging a circular or squarish pit at least 5 sq. metre
in width up to a depth of 400 feet.
 Rat-hole mining is largely unregulated, and miners have to work without
proper ventilation, safety gear, and any structural support.
 The narrow and vertical nature of the pits makes them prone to collapse,
leading to accidents and fatalities.
 The National Green Tribunal (NGT) banned rat-hole mining in
2014 for being unscientific, although the practice remains widespread.
Recently in news :
 A one-member panel appointed by the High Court of Meghalaya to

handle coal-related issues has flagged the lack of progress in restoring
the environment damaged by rat-hole coal mining in the northeastern
State.
 The High Court appointed Justice Katakey in April 2022 to recommend

measures to the Meghalaya government in compliance with the
directions issued by the Supreme Court.

Ques : As measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), how much percent
retail inflation was recorded in April 2024?
( ) ग , 2024
ग ?
(a) 4.83%
(b) 4.93%
(c) 4.63%
(d) 4.53%
(e) 4.23%
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 Retail inflation eased marginally to 4.83% in April on an annual basis

from 4.85% in March last month, as per government data released
 The inflation rate has stayed within the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI)
tolerance range of 2-6%.
 The National Statistical Office (NSO) reported that inflation in the food
basket rose to 8.7% in April from 8.52% in March.
 CPI inflation in April 2024 continues the downward trend since
December 2023. It is the second successive month when inflation is
below 5%

Previous Months CPI-based Retail inflation:
 November 2023 – 55%

 December 2023 –69%
 January 2024 – 10%
 February 2024 – 09%
 March 2024 –85%
 April 2024 – 4.83%

Ques : Who has been appointed the captain of the Indian women’s
team for the 22 Asian Team Squash Championship?
22
ग ?
(a) Joshna Chinappa /

(b) Rathika Seelan /
(c) Anahat Singh / अ
(d) Nikita Vijay /
(e) Dipika Pallikal /
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 The Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) has announced the Indian
team, which will participate in the 22nd Asian Team Squash
Championships, which will be held in Dalian, China, from 12 to 16
June 2024.
 The Indian men’s team is the current Asian Team Champion, having won
the 2022 event in Cheongju, South Korea.
 Velavan Senthilkumar will lead the Indian men’s team, and Rathika
Seelan will lead the women's team.
 The Indian team is highly optimistic after its spectacular performance in
the 19th Hangzhou Asian Games. India won five medals—two gold, one
silver, and two bronze at the Hangzhou Asian games.
 Rathika Seelan leads the women's team, which also includes 2023
National Games silver medallist Pooja Arthi R, Sunita Patel, and Janet
Vidhi.
 In the men’s section, Pakistan is the most successful team having won it
15 times. Malaysia has won it three times, and India once in 2022.
 The most successful team in the women's section has been the Malaysian,
having won the title 10 times. The Indian women's team won the title
only once, in 2012.
Asian Team Squash Championship
 The Asian Team Squash Championship is organised by the Asian Squash

Federation in association with the Squash Federation of the host country.
 The Asian Team Squash Championship is organised every two years.
 The first men’s Asian Team Squash Championship was held in 1981 in
Karachi, Pakistan and was won by Pakistan.
 The first women’s Asian Team Squash Championship was held in 1986
in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, along with the men’s team championship.
Hong Kong won the first women’s Asian team championship.
Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) :
 The British introduced squash to India over two hundred years ago. To
govern and promote the sport in India, the Squash Rackets Federation of
India (SRFI) was set up.
 The Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) is recognised by the
government of India and is a member of the World Squash Federation
and the Asian Squash Federation.
 Headquarters: Chennai
 President: Debendranath Sarangi

Ques : Which bank Becomes Inaugural Bank to Join International
Bullion Exchange as Trading and Clearing Member ?
कौन सा बैंक ट्रे ड ग
िं और जललयररिंग सदस्य के रूप में इिंटरनेशनल बलु लयन एलसचें ज में
शालमल होने िाला उद्घाटन बैंक बन गया है?
(a) Canara Bank /

(b) State Bank of India /
(c) HDFC Bank /
(d) UCO Bank /
(e) Axis Bank /
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 State Bank of India (SBI), has become the first trading-cum-clearing

member (TCM)at the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) –
the country’s first bullion exchange in GIFT City Gandhinagar.
 The Reserve Bank of India recently permitted IBUs to act as trading
members and trading and clearing members at IIBX as special category
clients (SCCs)to import gold through the bullion exchange.

About IIBX :
 IIBX is India’s first bullion exchange established in IFSC Gift City.
 IIBX is a platform that enables trading in bullion with adherence to OECD Due
Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chain of Minerals from Conflict-
Affected and High-Risk Areas for establishing supply chain integrity.
The following types of entities are eligible to become members of IIBX:
 Non-Resident Individual / Proprietorship Firm

 Registered Partnership Firm
 Private Limited Company and Public Limited Company
 Qualified Jewellers
 IBU Branches at GIFT City
 Foreign Bullion Suppliers who follow OECD guidelines
About SBI :
 Established : 1 July 1955

 Chairman : Dinesh Kumar Khara
 CFO : Kameshwar Rao Kodavanti

Ques : Former Deputy Chief Minister of ____ Sushil Kumar Modi
passed away recently at the age of 72.
बबहार के पि
ू ि उपमख्
ु यमिंत्री सश
ु ील कुमार मोदी का हाल ही में 72 िर्ि की आयु में
ननिन हो गया।
(a) Uttar Pradesh /

(b) Jammu and Kashmir / औ
(c) Rajasthan /
(d) Bihar /
(e) Madhya Pradesh /
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Deputy Chief
Minister of Bihar Sushil Kumar Modi passed away at the age of 72.
 He became Deputy Chief Minister for the first time in 2005 when Chief
Minister Nitish Kumar had wrested power in the State from Rashtriya
Janata Dal (RJD).
 Over 11 years between 2005 and 2020, in two stints, he had served as the
Deputy of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Ques : Whichbank has launched its first virtual credit card ‘PIXEL
Play’ and ‘PIXEL Go’?
‘PIXEL Play’ औ ‘PIXEL
Go’ ?
(a) South Indian Bank /

(b) Axis Bank /
(c) Yes Bank /
(d) HDFC Bank /
(e) ICICI Bank /
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 The country’s largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank has launched
PIXEL, its first virtual credit card with Visa’s network.
 The card is available in two variants: PIXEL Play and PIXEL Go and
allows users to build their own cards with personalised benefits, offers,
etc.
 Customers can register for the cards on the bank’s PayZapp mobile
application which can be digitally managed. The PayZapp application
will provide credit card users with features like card controls, rewards,
EMI dashboard, notifications, statements, repayments, disputes,
hotlisting, recent transactions, etc.
 Presently on the Visa network, Parag Rao, Country Head – Payments,
Consumer Finance, Digital Banking and Technology at HDFC Bank, said
that the bank will soon launch the card with other networks.
 In January 2024, HDFC Bank became the first bank to cross the
milestone of 2 crore credit cards-in-force.

• Fintech platform Zeta has launched its ‘Digital Credit’ as a service for bank in
India.
• Google announced the launch of the Google Wallet app in India, providing
users a centralized platform to save travel tickets, gift cards, event passes, and
other digital documents.
• Canara HSBC Life Insurance introduced a new Unit Linked Insurance Plan
(ULIP) called Promise4Growth.
• L&T Finance Ltd (LTF) has launched ‘The Complete Home Loan’, offered
through a digitised process, along with a dedicated relationship manager and
optional home décor finance.
• ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has launched ICICI Pru Platinum, a Unit
Linked Investment Plan (ULIP) that ties the distributor’s commission to their
customers’ Assets Under Management (AUM).
• Thomas Cook India has launched video KYC for its retail foreign exchange
customers for a safe digital transaction.
• ICICI Bank has rolled out a new facility allowing its non-resident Indian
(NRI) customers to make Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions in
India using their international mobile numbers.
• HDFC Life, a leading insurer in India, has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘No
Jhanjhat Life Insurance Fatafat’.
• Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has launched Prive, an exclusive customer
experience program designed to offer exceptional customer service and
coverage.
• Cred has launched an innovative UPI-based ‘Scan and Pay’ service, marking
its entry into the offline payments sphere
• Hitachi Payment Services has launched an upgradable ATM machine which
• AU Small Finance Bank Limited launched two innovative credit cards : AU
SPONT Rupay Credit Card and Secured Credit Card – NOMO (No Missing
Out)
• PhonePe’s Indus Appstore has launched its voice search feature, in 10 Indian
languages .
• BharatPe launched BharatPe One, an all-in-one payment product that
integrates POS (point of sale), QR code, and speaker into one device.
• SBI card Launches its First Travel-Focused Core Credit Card 'MILES' offering
travel benefits
• Shriram Finance Limited. (SFL) introduced a digital fixed deposit (DFD)
scheme through the Shriram One App and website.
• Axis Bank & Shoppers Stop Launched a New Co-branded Credit Card “Axis
Bank Shoppers Stop Credit Card”.
• BharatPe to launch a new app called ‘ZeroPe’ , an app designed for medical
loans.
• Canara Bank unveiled a series of new products Canara UPI 123PAY ASI,
Canara HRMS Mobile App for Staff, Canara Angel, Canara Heal
• India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has introduced the Aadhaar ATM service
facility
• Axis Bank launches Digital US Dollar Fixed Deposits for NRIs at GIFT City •
Airtel Payments Bank partners with Noise and Mastercard to unveil ‘A New
Way To Pay’
• Bank of Baroda launched BoB Earth Green Term Deposit Scheme with 7.15%
interest
• IndusInd Bank introduced Indus PayWear, a new wearable payment solution,
available on Mastercard.
• Federal Bank launched a RuPay smart key chain called ‘Flash Pay’ for
contactless NCMC payments

Ques : Where was the World Hydrogen Summit and Exhibition 2024
held?
औ 2024 ग ?
(a) Netherland /
(b) Mauritius / ॉ
(c) Brazil / ब्र
(d) Finland /
(e) Scotland / ॉ
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 India has set up its maiden pavilion at the World Hydrogen Summit and
Exhibition 2024.
 The Pavilion was set up by the Union Ministry of New & Renewable
Energy and inaugurated by the Secretary of the Ministry of New and
Renewable Energy Bhupinder Singh Bhalla.
 The World Hydrogen Summit 2024 was held in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

The Summit was attended by 15,000 delegates from around the world.

Ques : International Day of Families is celebrated every year on
which day?
?
(a) 14 May
(b) 15 May
(c) 16 May
(d) 13 May
(e) 18 May
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 International Day of Families is celebrated every year on May 15th.
 Objective – To raise awareness about the significance of families and the

challenges they confront.The day also celebrates the diversity of families
and promotes inclusivity.
 Theme 2024 – Families and Climate Change
 This year marks the 30th anniversary of the International Day of

Families.
Important days :


• 6 May : International No Diet Day ( Theme 2024 – Embrace Yourself:
Reject Diet Culture, Love You )
• 5 May : International Day of the Midwife ( Theme 2024 – Midwives: A
Vital Climate Solution )
• 8 May : World Thalassaemia Day ( Theme 2024 – Empowering Lives,
Embracing Progress: Equitable and Accessible Thalassaemia Treatment
for All. )
 12 May : International Nurses Day

Ques : As measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), how much
percent retail inflation was recorded in April 2024?
(WPI) ग , 2024
ग ?
(a) 0.26%
(b) 1.26%
(c) 1.06%
(d) 0.36%
(e) 1.46%
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 India’s wholesale price index-based inflation accelerated to 1.26 per cent

in April on an annual basis as against 0.53 per cent in March, at a 13-
month high, data from the Commerce Ministry.
 This spike was due to both food and fuel inflation. In April last year, WPI
inflation stood at (-) 0.8 per cent.
 Although WPI would not be relevant from the point of view of Monetary
Policy Committee (MPC) decision, it does reflect about pricing power of
companies, said economists.
 The Reserve Bank of India mainly takes into account retail inflation
while framing the monetary policy.
Previous Months India’s WPI-based Inflation
 November 2023 – 39%

 December 2023 –86%
 January 2024 – 27%
 February 2024 – 20%
 March 2024 – 0.53%
 April 2024 – 1.26%

Ques : Which defence force has launched Operation Sadbhavana’ to provide essential
aid and healthcare in North Sikkim?
औ
?
(a) Indian Army /

(b) Indian Air Force /
(c) Indian Navy / ौ
(d) Indian Coast Guard / क्ष
(e) ITBP /
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 The Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps under Operation Sadbhavana

provided essential aid and healthcare to North Sikkim’s Naga and
Rangrang villages post-GLOF.
 Over 150 villagers received medical attention, and youths participated in
educational sessions linked to the Agniveer Scheme for empowerment.
 These efforts, rooted in compassion, highlight the Army’s commitment to
fostering community development and strengthening bonds with border
populations, ensuring sustained harmony and solidarity in the region.

Other Operations in India
 Operation Bambi Bucket – To extinguish the forest fire near Nainital in

Uttarakhand
 Operation True Promise – Iran launches against Israel
 Operation Ajay – To evacuate Indians from Israel
 Operation Kaveri – To evacuate Indians from Sudan
 Operation Karuna – To help Myanmar affected by cyclone Mocha
 Operation Dost – Help to earthquake affected Turkey
 Operation Ganga – To bring back Indians from Ukraine

Ques : Lawrence Wong has been elected as the new Prime Minister of
which country?
ग ग ?
(a) Netherland /
(b) Mauritius / ॉ
(c) USA /
(d) Singapore / ग
(e) Bhutan /
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 Singapore’s deputy leader Lawrence Wong is set to be sworn in as the

nation’s fourth Prime Minister.
 51-year-old US-trained economist Wong will succeed 72-year-old Lee
Hsien Loong, who stepped down after two decades at the helm.
 Lee’s resignation marked the end of a family dynasty led by his father
Lee Kuan Yew.
 Since becoming an independent nation in 1965, Singapore has only had
three Prime Ministers – all from the ruling People’s Action Party.


• First female Prime Minister of Democratic Republic of Congo - Judith
Suminwa Tuluka

Ques : Sunil Chhetri has recently announced his retirement. Which sport
is he related to?
सन
ु ील छे त्री ने हाल ही में संन्यास की घोषणा की है . वह ककस खेल से सम्बंधित है ?

(b) Tennis / टे निस
(c) Badminton / बैडम टिं ि
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 India Captain Sunil Chhetri will be retiring from international football

after the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier against Kuwait on June 6.
 The 39-year-old striker has been capped 145 times by India, scoring 94
goals in a career spanning 20 years.
 Chhetri, who made his debut in 2005. He will leave the scene as India’s
all-time top scorer and most-capped player. He is also third in the list of
goal scorers among active players behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel
Messi.
• Colin Munro (New Zealand) : International Cricket

Ques : Who adopts first law to combat violence against women ?
महिलाओं के खिलाफ हिंसा से निपटिे के ललए पिला कािि
ू ककसिे अपिाया?
(a) WHO
(b) UNICEF
(c) IMF
(d) EU
(e) UNESCO
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 The European Union adopted the first law to tackle violence against
women, which includes action against forced marriages, female genital
mutilation and online harassment.
 The sweeping legislation aims to protect women in the 27-nation bloc

from gender-based violence, forced marriages, and female genital
mutilation.
 These crimes, in line with the new law, will be punishable by prison
sentences ranging from at least one to five years, depending on the
crime.
 The law allows for even harsher penalties for crimes against specific
groups such as children, spouses, ex-spouses, politicians, journalists, and
human rights activists.
About European Union:
 Established : 1993
 HQ : Brussels, Belgium
 President of the Commission : Ursula von der Leyen
 President of the Parliament : Roberta Metsola
 President of the European Council : Charles Michel

Ques : Who appointed R Lakshmi Kanth Rao as Executive Director?
आर लक्ष्मी कंठ राव को काययकारी निदे शक के रूप में ककसिे नियक्
ु त ककया?
(a) NABARD / िाबाडड

(e) SIDBI / मसडबी
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appointed R Lakshmi Kanth

Rao as executive director (ED).
In his role as Executive Director, Shri Rao will oversee several key
departments:
 Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation
 Right to Information Act (RTI)
 Department of Communication
About R Lakshmi Kanth Rao :
 Rao has experience of over three decades in the Reserve Bank having
worked in the areas of Regulation of Banks and NBFCs, Supervision of
Banks and Consumer Protection.
 He had served as Banking Ombudsman at RBI Chennai and as
Regional Director of Uttar Pradesh at Lucknow.
 He has also served as a member of several Committees and Working
Groups and has been contributing to policy formulation.
 Prior to being promoted as ED, Shri Rao was serving as Chief General
Manager-in-Charge in the Department of Regulation.

• Sujai Raina : Visa appointed him as country manager for India

• Jaya Tripathi : Head of Key Relations Group in SBI General Insurance
• Ajith Kumar K.K : Managing Director & CEO of Dhanlaxmi Bank for three
years.
• Manoj Mittal : Chairman and Managing Director at Small Industries
Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
• Sanjay Shukla : Managing Director (MD) of the National Housing Bank
(NHB)
• Ramit Goyal (replace Raghavendra Rao) : Chief Distribution Officer of Future
Generali India Insurance Company
• Atul Mehra : Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
Axis Capital
• Arvind Kapil : Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO)
of Poonawalla Fincorp
• Girija Subramanian: Chairperson and Managing Director (CMD) of New India
• Nidhu Saxena : Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO)
of the Bank of Maharashtra.

Ques : Indian Gymnast _______ Wins Silver medal at Asian
Championships?
भारतीय जिमिास्ट _______ िे एलशयाई चैंपपयिलशप में रित पदक िीता?
(a) Pramod Sharma / प्र ोद श ाड

(b) Ravindra Kumar / रविन्द्र क़ु ार
(c) Neeraj Akhoury / िीरज अखौरी
(d) Ajith Krishnan / अजजत कृष्णि
(e) Srishti Khandagale / जस्िर िंडागले
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 In Trampoline, India’s Srishti Khandagale scripted history by becoming

the first-ever Indian to win a medal at the Asian Trampoline
Gymnastics Championships.
 She clinched the silver medal in the Women’s Individual Age group
category at the 6th Asian Trampoline Gymnastics Championship held
in Hong Kong, China.
 However, she did not qualify for the upcoming Paris Olympics, as she
was competing in an age group event.
 Kazakhstan’s Dolgopolova secured the gold medal, while Hong Kong’s
S Hung won the bronze.
SPORTS NEWS :
• Rathika Seelan appointed the captain of the Indian women’s team

for the 22 Asian Team Squash Championship

• Japan has won its maiden Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey trophy by
defeating Pakistan 4-1 in the penalty shoot-out in the final
• At Paris Olympics 2024, India will have six wrestlers in its
contingent with five quotas coming through women.
• India clinched three gold and two bronze medals at the Asian Open
Pickleball Championships in Vietnam.
• The Mumbai City FC football club defeated Mohun Bagan Bagan
Super Giant by 3-1 goals to win the 2023-24 Indian Super League
(ISL) final, which was played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati
Krirangan (commonly known as the Salt Lake Stadium) Stadium in
Kolkata (West Bengal).
• The Chinese badminton team has won both the men’s Thomas Cup
2024 and the women’s Uber Cup 2024.
• World no.1 women’s tennis players Iga Swiatek and Andrey Rublev
won the women’s and men’s singles titles at the 2024 Madrid Open,
respectively.
• The Japanese men’s under-23 football team etched their name in
history by clinching the AFC U-23 Asian Cup for the second time,
defeating Uzbekistan.
• ICC Imposes 5 years Ban on West Indies Cricketer Devon Thomas
for AntiCorruption Breaches
• Rohit Sharma to lead Indian team for the 2024 T20 Cricket World
Cup
• India will host the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 at the
National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati.
• The world football governing body FIFA (Fédération Internationale
de Football Association) announced a major sponsorship deal with
the Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco.
• Madhya Pradesh's ace para canoer, Prachi Yadav clinched two gold
medals for the country in the ACC Paracanoe Asian Championship
2024, held in Tokyo, Japan.
• Indian wrestlers won a total of 9 medals (4 silver and 5 bronze) in
the Asian Wrestling Championships (Seniors) 2024 held in Bishkek,
Kyrgyzstan.
Ques : Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India has been granted a
____________ extension by the Securities and Exchange Board of
India (SEBI) to achieve a 10 per cent public shareholding.
ा तीय ीवन बीमा न म (LIC) को 10 त त साव नक य े िा ता हा सल क
ने के ल ा तीय त तऔ व नमय बो (SEBI) वा ा ____________ व
ता या या है
(a) one year

(b) two years
(c) three years
(d) four years
(e) five years
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India has been granted a three-year

extension by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to
achieve a 10 per cent public shareholding.
 LIC is required to increase its public shareholding to 10 per cent on or

before May 16, 2027.
 According to SEBI norms, a company must attain a 10 per cent public

shareholding within three years from the date of listing.
 LIC was listed on May 17, 2022.

Ques : Who plans to develop first railway systems on moon?
चंद्रमा पर पिली रे लवे प्रणाली पवकलसत करिे की योििा ककसकी िै?
(a) NASA
(b) ISRO
(c) DRDO
(d) HAL
(e) None of these
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 NASA has unveiled its ambitious plan to construct the first lunar railway
system, known as FLOAT (Flexible Levitation on a Track), designed to
revolutionize payload transport on the Moon.
 The long-lasting robotic transport system which will play a major role in
the daily operations of a sustainable lunar base envisioned for the 2030s.
 This lunar railway system is part of NASA’s Moon to Mars initiative and
mission concepts such as the Robotic Lunar Surface Operations 2
(RLSO2).
 This innovative system aims to provide reliable, autonomous, and

efficient transportation essential for the daily operations of a sustainable
lunar base, aligning with NASA’s Moon to Mars initiative and mission
concepts like the Robotic Lunar Surface Operations 2 (RLSO2).

What is the FLOAT system?
 The FLOAT system will utilise unpowered magnetic robots that levitate
over a 3-layer flexible film track, i.e., a graphite layer that enables robots
to float over tracks with the help of diamagnetic levitation passively.
 A flex-circuit layer generates electromagnetic thrust to propel robots

along tracks controllably and an optional thin-film solar panel layer
generates power when in sunlight for the base.
 FLOAT robots don’t have moving parts and minimize lunar dust
abrasion/wear by levitating over the track, unlike lunar robots which are
equipped with wheels, tracks or legs.

Ques : The International Day of Living Together in Peace is observed
every year on which day?
ां त से क सा हने का ंत ा ीय वस ह साल ककस न मनाया ाता है ?
(a) 14 May
(b) 15 May
(c) 16 May
(d) 17 May
(e) 18 May
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 The International Day of Living Together in Peace is observed on 16

May every year.
 The United Nations General Assembly established this day to support the
international community’s efforts to promote peace, unity, and solidarity.
 In 1997, “the General-Assembly proclaimed by its resolution 52/15 the

year 2000 as the International Year for a Culture of Peace.
 In 1998, it proclaimed the period 2001-2010 as the International Decade

for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for Children of the World.
Important days :


• 6 May : International No Diet Day ( Theme 2024 – Embrace Yourself: Reject
Diet Culture, Love You )
• 5 May : International Day of the Midwife ( Theme 2024 – Midwives: A Vital
Climate Solution )
Embracing Progress: Equitable and Accessible Thalassaemia Treatment for All)
• 12 May : International Nurses Day
• 15 May : International Day of Families ( Theme 2024 – Families and Climate
Change )

Ques : National Dengue Day is observed every year on May 16.
ा ीय ें वस ह साल 16 मई को मनाया ाता है
(a) 14 May
(b) 15 May
(c) 16 May
(d) 17 May
(e) 18 May
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 National Dengue Day is observed every year on May 16.
 Objective – To spread awareness about the disease and ways to prevent

it.
 Theme 2024 – Dengue Prevention: Our Responsibility for a Safer

Tomorrow.
 Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection. it spreads from mosquitoes

to humans and is more common in tropical and subtropical regions.
 High fever, headache, body ache, joint and muscle pain, nausea and rash
are common symptoms of dengue.

Ques : Canadian _____and Nobel laureate Alice Munro passed
away recently at the age of 92.
कना ाई ______औ नोबेल पु का व ेता लस मन ु ो का हाल ही में 92 वष की
आयु में निन हो या

(b) Tennis / टे निस
(c) Author / लेिक
Answer : Optin C
Explanation :
 Canadian author Alice Munro and Nobel laureate passed away at the
age of 92.
 She wrote short stories for more than 60 years, often focusing on life in
rural Canada. She was often compared to Russian writer Anton
Chekhov for the insight and compassion found in her stories.
 Munro was recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2013.The Nobel
committee called Munro a “master of contemporary short stories”.
 Her first major breakthrough came in 1968, when her short story
collection, Dance of The Happy Shades, about life in the suburbs of
western Ontario, won Canada’s highest literary honour, the Governor
General’s Award. It was the first of three Governor General’s Awards she
would win in her lifetime.

Ques : India likely to export almost 18 million tonnes of rice in
2024-25.
भारत द्वारा 2024-25 में लगभग 18 लमललयि टि चावल नियायत करिे की संभाविा
िै
(a) 18 million tonnes

(b) 17 million tonnes
(c) 19 million tonnes
(d) 14 million tonnes
(e) 11 million tonnes
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 India will remain a leading player in the world rice market despite
restrictions, according to a recent projection by the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA).
 It accounts for almost 18 million tonnes of rice exports in 2024-25,

which is around two million tonnes more than the previous year.
 India's rice exports will be a sizeable chunk of the global trade, but it will
still be much lower than the record 22 million tonnes it exported in 2021-
22.
 The global crop is primarily driven by an increase in production

in India, China, Bangladesh, and Indonesia.
 The global consumption is projected at a record 526.4 million tonnes,

on the back of higher use in India, the Philippines, Indonesia, and
Bangladesh, offsetting a reduction for China.

Ques : Name the operation launched Uttarakhand police for the
smooth conduct of Kedarnath Dham Yatra 2024 in Rudraprayag,
Uttarakhand?
उत्त ाखं के रुद्र या में के ा ना िाम यात्रा 2024 के सच
ु ारू संचालन के ल उत्त
ाखं पु लस वा ा रू
ु कक ऑप े न का नाम बताइ ?
(a) Operation Bhakti

(b) Operation Sadbhavana
(c) Operation Maryada
(d) Operation Shraddha
(e) Operation Darshan
Answer : Option C
Explanaton :
 Police launched Operation ‘Maryada’ for the smooth conduct of

Kedarnath Dham Yatra 2024 in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand.
 Under Operation Maryada, the police request pilgrims and tourists who
consume drugs to maintain decorum in this area. Along with challan, the
police is also registering a case against the rioters and drug users.
 Guptkashi DSP Harshvardhini Suman said, “Under Operation Maryada,

we are taking strict action against those who are using any kind of
intoxicants, it is not good for the temple and the Dham.

Operations in News :
• Operation Sadbhavana : launched by Indian Army Trishakti Corps to provided

essential aid and healthcare to North Sikkim’s Naga and Rangrang villages post-
GLOF.
• Operation Ajay – To evacuate Indians from Israel
• Operation Kaveri – To evacuate Indians from Sudan
• Operation Karuna – To help Myanmar affected by cyclone Mocha •
Operation Dost – Help to earthquake affected Turkey
• Operation Ganga – To bring back Indians from Ukraine

Ques : Homegrown logistics services platform Porter has become _______
unicorn in India of 2024.
घ े ल लॉज ज िक्स सेवा प्लेिफॉम पोि 2024 के ा त में _______ य नकॉन बन या
है
(a) first
(b) second
(c) third
(d) fourth
(e) fifth
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 Homegrown logistics services platform Porter has become the third

unicorn (with a valuation of $1 billion and above) in India this year.
 Earlier this year, fintech firm Perfios and Ola’s AI venture Krutrim
had turned unicorns.
 As per Tracxn, there were 113 unicorns in India as of earlier this month.
 PeakXV-backed Porter’s earlier valuation was $514 million, after it

raised $101 million in a Series E round from investors such as Tiger
Global, Vitruvian Partners, Lightrock India and more. Till date, it has
raised $150 million over nine rounds, according to Tracxn data.

Ques : Asset protection firm, Aurm has partnered with which
insurance company to provide comprehensive insurance coverage
to its customers for their valuables?
संपजत्त सं कषण फ म, ऑ म ने पने ाहक को उनके कीमती सामान के ल या
पक बीमा कव े ान क ने के ल ककस बीमा कंपनी के सा सा े ा ी की है ?
(a) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance / बजाज आमलयािंज जिरल इिंश्योरें स

(b) Tata AIG General Insurance / टाटा एआईजी जिरल इिंश्योरें स
(c) Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance / कोटक हहिंरा लाइफ इिंश्योरें स
(d) Go Digit General Insurance / गो डडजजट जिरल इिंश्योरें स
(e) Universal Sompo General Insurance / यनू ििसडल सोम्पो जिरल इिंश्योरें स
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 Aurm, an asset protection firm has partnered with Tata AIG General
Insurance to provide comprehensive insurance coverage to its customers
for their valuables.
 Under this partnership, Aurm’s vaults will be fully insured for up to Rs

2.5 million, courtesy of TATA AIG, India’s leading general insurance
provider.
 Aurm partners with banks and real estate companies to offer state-of-the-
art safe deposit storage facilities that are fully automated and available 24
hours a day, 365 days a year.
 Aurm vaults are equipped with military-grade security infrastructure,

active surveillance and intrusion detection system.

• State Bank of India (SBI), has become the first trading-cum-clearing member
(TCM)at the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) – the country’s first
bullion exchange in GIFT City Gandhinagar.
• YES BANK, a leading private sector bank in India, is collaborating with
EBANX, a global fintech firm specializing in payment solutions for emerging
markets.
• Asian Development Bank and Citi Signed Master Risk Participation
Agreement (MRPA) to Support Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
& Boost Trade Through Supply Chain Financing
• NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has signed an agreement with
the Bank of Namibia (BoN) to support them in developing an instant payment
system like Unified Payment Interface (UPI) for Namibia.
• The State Bank of India (SBI) has entered into a five-year agreement with
HCL Software to digitally transform its customer interaction framework by
utilising the HCL Unica platform.
• Tata Motors has tied up with South Indian Bank to offer financing solutions to
its commercial vehicle customers and dealerships.
• NABARD has partnered with Reserve Bank’s arm RBIH to make a system
which will enable faster processing of agricultural loans
• Indian Bank has signed an agreement with Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd.
(TPSSL).
• The Small Industries Development Bank of India(SIDBI) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jeevika, Bihar State Rural
Livelihoods Mission (SRLM) and UMED, Maharashtra-SRLM.
Ques : Who launched10-year Blue Residency Visa for
Environmental Champions ?
पर्यावरण चैंपपर्ंस के लिए 10-वर्षीर् ब्िू रे जीडेंसी वीजय ककसने िॉन्च ककर्य?

(c) Moldova / मोलदोवा
(d) Singapore / ससिंगापरु
(e) UAE / यए
ू ई
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 The United Arab Emirates has launched a 10-year Blue Residency visa
for individuals who have made ‘exceptional efforts and contributions to
protecting the environment, whether marine or land’.
 The 10-year Blue Residency Visa aims to attract and retain global leaders
in environmental research, activism, and technological solutions.
 This visa category extends beyond the UAE’s borders, welcoming those
who champion sustainability initiatives worldwide.
 This initiative strengthens the UAE’s position as a global leader in

sustainability and environmental stewardship.
 As the UAE progresses through its year of sustainability (2023–2024),

the introduction of the Blue Visa aligns perfectly with the country’s long-
term objectives of promoting environmental protection and sustainable
practices.

About United Arab Emirates (UAE)
 Capital – Abu Dhabi

 Currency – Dirham
 President – Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
 Prime Minister – Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
 Official language -Arabic

Ques : Which state has won the Senior Women’s NFC Rajmata Jijabai
Trophy after defeated Haryana?
रर्यणय क रयकर ककस रय र् ने सी नर्र िय एनए सी रयज य य जीजय य
ॉ जी ी ?
(a) Tripura / त्रिपरु ा

(b) West Bengal / पश्चिम बिंगाल
(d) Manipur / मणिपरु
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 Manipur defeated Haryana 2-0 in the final of the 28th Senior Women’s
National Football Championship for Rajmata Jijabai Trophy, to clinch
their 22nd title at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan, in Kolkata.
 Ngangom Bala Devi (68’) and Nongmeikapam Sibani Devi (83’) scored
the goals to hand Manipur the match, after Haryana were down to 10
players as Samiksha was sent off for a foul on Dangmei Grace in the 65th
minute.
Individual Awards :
 Best Goalkeeper of the Championship: Shreya Hooda (Haryana)

 Top Goalscorer of the Championship: Ngangom Bala Devi (Manipur)
and Yumnam Kamala Devi
 Player of the Championship: Ngangom Bala Devi (Manipur)

SPORTS NEWS :
• 6th Asian Trampoline Gymnastics Championship held in Hong Kong, China.

• Srishti Khandagale, the first-ever Indian to win a medal at the Asian
Trampoline Gymnastics Championships. She clinched the silver medal in the
Women’s Individual Age group category.
• Rathika Seelan appointed the captain of the Indian women’s team for the 22
• Japan has won its maiden Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey trophy by defeating
Pakistan 4-1 in the penalty shoot-out in the final
• At Paris Olympics 2024, India will have six wrestlers in its contingent with
five quotas coming through women.
• The Mumbai City FC football club defeated Mohun Bagan Bagan Super Giant
by 3-1 goals to win the 2023-24 Indian Super League (ISL) final, which was
played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (commonly known as the
Salt Lake Stadium) Stadium in Kolkata (West Bengal).
• The Chinese badminton team has won both the men’s Thomas Cup 2024 and
the women’s Uber Cup 2024.
• World no.1 women’s tennis players Iga Swiatek and Andrey Rublev won the
women’s and men’s singles titles at the 2024 Madrid Open, respectively.
• The Japanese men’s under-23 football team etched their name in history by
clinching the AFC U-23 Asian Cup for the second time, defeating Uzbekistan.
• ICC Imposes 5 years Ban on West Indies Cricketer Devon Thomas for
AntiCorruption Breaches
• India will host the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 at the National
Centre of Excellence in Guwahati.
• The world football governing body FIFA (Fédération Internationale de
Football Association) announced a major sponsorship deal with the Saudi
Arabian oil giant Aramco.
• Madhya Pradesh's ace para canoer, Prachi Yadav clinched two gold medals
for the country in the ACC Paracanoe Asian Championship 2024, held in
Tokyo, Japan.
• Indian wrestlers won a total of 9 medals (4 silver and 5 bronze) in the Asian
Wrestling Championships (Seniors) 2024 held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Ques : Who launched UPI Lite Wallet for Low-Value Payments ?
क ल्
ू र् के भग
ु यन के लिए UPI ियइट वॉिेट ककसने िॉन्च ककर्य?
(a) Paytm
(b) PhonePe
(c) GooglePay
(d) Zeta
(e) Instamojo
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, has launched

the UPI Lite wallet to simplify payments, particularly for low-value
transactions.
 Paytm's UPI Lite wallet offers a seamless payment experience,
eliminating the need to enter a PIN for each transaction.
 Users can make instant transactions of up to Rs 500 each using the UPI
Lite wallet.
 Additionally, they can add up to Rs 2,000 to their wallet twice a day,

totalling Rs 4,000 daily.
 Paytm emphasizes the UPI Lite wallet as an essential tool for everyday
transactions, providing convenience and efficiency.
 Integration with major banks ensures a reliable payment experience for

users.
 Leading banks such as Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, State Bank of
India, and YES Bank are part of this collaboration.
 The UPI Lite wallet is designed for small transactions, with transaction
limits set by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) at up
to Rs 500 per transaction.

About Paytm :
 Founded : August 2010

 Headquarters : Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Recent Facilities Launched in Banking & Insurance Sector:
India.
coverage.
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languages .
travel benefits
loans.
• Tata AIA unveils payment solution system on WhatsApp • India Post
Payments Bank (IPPB) has introduced the Aadhaar ATM service facility
• Airtel Payments Bank partners with Noise and Mastercard to unveil ‘A New
Way To Pay’
interest

Ques : Public Sector Banks' Aggregate Profit Surges by ____
सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र के बैंकों का कुल लाभ ___बढा
(a) 30 %
(b) 35%
(c) 38%
(d) 40%
(e) 45%
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 Public sector banks' cumulative profit crossed Rs 1.4 trillionin the

financial year ended March 2024, recording a growth of 35% over the
previous year on a high base of Rs 1 trillion.
 The 12 Public Sector Banks (PSBs) together earned a net profit of Rs

1,04,649 crore in 2022-23.
 Out of the total profit of Rs 141,203 croreearned during the FY24, market
leader State Bank of India (SBI) alone contributed over 40% of the total
earnings.
 SBI earned a profit of Rs 61,077 crore 22% higher than the previous
financial year (Rs 50,232 crore).
 In percentage terms Delhi-based Punjab National Bankhad the highest net

profit growth with 228% to Rs 8,245 crore, followed by Union Bank of
India with a 62% rise to Rs 13,649 crore and Central Bank of India with a
61% increase to Rs 2,549 crore.
 During the year, the only public sector bank out of 12 that reported a drop
in profit was Punjab & Sind Bank.
 Punjab & Sind Bank, headquartered in Delhi, reported a 55% decline in

annual net profit, dropping from Rs 1,313 crore in 2022-23 to Rs 595
crore in the fiscal year ending March 2024.

Ques : Who has been elected as the President the Supreme Court Bar
Association (SCBA)?
सप्र
ु ी क टा यर एस लसएशन (एससी ीए) के अध्र्क्ष के रूप ें ककसे चन
ु य गर्य ?
(a) Abhishek Manu Singhvi / असिषेक मनु ससिंघवी

(b) Pradeep Kumar Rai / प्रदीप कुमार राय
(c) Adish C Aggarwala / आददश सी अग्रवाल
(d) Priya Hingorani / प्रप्रया द ग
िं ोरानी
(e) Kapil Sibal / कप्रपल ससब्बल
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal has won the election for the President post
of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA).
 Besides Sibal, senior advocates Adish C Aggarwala, Pradeep Kumar Rai,

Priya Hingorani and advocates Tripurari Ray and Neeraj Srivastava were
contesting for the post of SCBA president.
 Kapil Sibal secured 1,066 votes and defeated his nearest rival and senior
advocate Pradeep Rai. While Pradeep Kumar Rai received 689 votes.
 This is the fourth time, Kapil Sibal will serve as the president of the
SCBA.
 A Harvard Law School graduate, Sibal was the additional solicitor

general of India during 1989-90. He was designated as senior advocate in
1983.

• Vivek Bipindada Kolhe : director of IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertilizers Co-op

Ltd.) New Delhi
• Dr. Mallika Nadda : Chairperson of Special Olympics Asia-Pacific Advisory
Council
• Prof. Mohammad Rihan : Director General of the National Institute of Solar
Energy (NISE)
• Pratima Singh : Director of the Department of Promotion of Industry and
Internal Trade (DPIIT)
• Krishna M Ella : President of Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association
(IVMA)
• Manoj Kumar : new Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Jawahar Lal Nehru
Port Authority (JNPA)
• Justice Dinesh Kumar : Presiding Officer of the Securities Appellate Tribunal
(SAT) for a four-year term.
• Narpat Singh (IRTS) : Railway Adviser in the High Commission of India,
Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Narsingh Yadav : chairman of the Wrestling Federation of India’s Athletes’
Commission
• Nidhi S Jain : Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Cotton Corporation of India
Limited (CCI).
• Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) : Professor Naima
Khatoon
• As a Member of University Grants Commission (UGC) : Sachidananda
Mohanty
• National women’s hockey coach : Harendra Singh (replace Janneke
Schopman)
Ques : Animesh Kujur, who was seen in news in May 2024 for achieving a
remarkable achievement, is associated with which of the following sport?
अ न ेर्ष कुजरू , जजन् ें 2024 ें एक उल्िेखनीर् उपिजब्ि यलसि करने के लिए ख
रों ें दे खय गर्य थय, नम्नलिखख ें से ककस खेि से जुडे ैं?
(a) Tennis / टे ननस

(c) Sprinter / धावक
(d) Wushu / वश
ु ु
(e) Archery / तीरिं दाजी
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 20-year-old, Animesh Kujur bagged 200m gold at the Federation Cup in

Bhubaneshwar, Odisha.
 Kuju has scorched the track by clocking an impressive 20.62 seconds to

win the 200 metres gold.
 The second-best time ever by an Indian after Amalan Borgohain’s

national record of 20.52 seconds.
 He also qualified for the 100 metre final.
 In 2022, he took part in the National Open U-23 Championships in

Bilaspur and won the 200m race in 21.12s.

Ques : Piramal Group's Fund Management Arm Injects ____ into
Annapurna Finance
पीरामल समहू की फंड प्रबंधि शाखा िे अन्िपर्
ू ाव फाइिेंस में _____ का निर्ेश ककया
(a) Rs 600 crore

(b) Rs 400 crore
(c) Rs 800 crore
(d) Rs 500 crore
(e) Rs 700 crore
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 Piramal Alternatives,the fund management arm of the Piramal Group,

invested Rs 600 crore in Annapurna Finance Private Limited.
 This investment comprised Rs 300 crore for acquiring a 9.85% stake in

Annapurna Finance and another Rs 300 crorefor subscribing to
Annapurna’s optionally convertible debenture.
 The deal involved a combination of a secondary purchase of shares and

providing Tier-2 capital to Annapurna Finance.
 The structured capital solution is aimed at fueling the risk-calibrated

growth of Annapurna Finance's assets under management.

About Annapurna Finance :
 Headquarters: Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

 MD & CEO: Gobinda Chandra Pattanaik.
 Annapurna Finance is a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)

primarily focused on microfinance.
 Unitus Capital acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Annapurna
Finance.
 Annapurna Finance offers secured and unsecured loans for the micro,
small, and medium-sized enterprise sector.
 Annapurna Finance is backed by marquee domestic and overseas
investors, including Nuveen Global Impact, Oman India Joint
Investment Fund, and the Asian Development Bank.
About Piramal Alternatives :
 CEO : Kalpesh Kikani

Ques : Where is the headquarter of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation ?
बबल एंड मेललंडा गेट्स फाउं डेशि का मख्
ु यालय कहााँ है?
(a) Norway / नॉव

(b) Sweden / वीडन
(c) United States / सिंयु त रा य अमे रका
(d) Eritrea / रद या
(e) Finland / फनलैंड
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 Melinda French Gates, one of the world’s preeminent philanthropists,

announced that she would resign as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda
Gates Foundation (BMGF) which she has helped lead since 2000.
 As part of her separation agreement from her former husband, Bill Gates,
she will receive an additional $12.5 billion for her charitable endeavors.
 The foundation's board of trustees, which was significantly expanded

after the couple announced their divorce in May 2021.
About Melinda French Gates :
 Melinda Ann French was born on August 15, 1964, in Dallas, Texas.
 She is an American philanthropist, former multimedia product developer

and manager at Microsoft, and the ex-wife of its co-founder and
billionaire Bill Gates.
 She was recognized as one of the BBC's 100 women of 2021.

About Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation :
 Headquarters : Seattle, Washington, United States
 CEO : Mark Suzman
 The BMGF is an American private foundation founded by Bill Gates

and Melinda French Gates.
 The foundation is one of the most powerful and influential forces in

global public health, having spent more than $50 billion over the past two
decades to bring a business approach to combating poverty and disease.

Ques : India and ____ inks 10-year Deal to Operate Chabahar Port .
भयर और _____ ने चय यर ंदरगय क संचयलि करने के लिए 10 सयि कय
स झौ य ककर्य

(b) Israel / जरा ल
(d) USA / यए
ू सए
(e) China / िीन
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 India and Iran Inks 10-year Deal to Operate Iran’s Chabahar Port.
 Under the agreement, India Ports Global Limited (IPGL) committed to
investing $370 million to enhance the port's infrastructure.
 The objective is to jointly develop and manage the Chabahar port, a move
that significantly deepens their strategic and economic cooperation.
 Chabahar port's strategic location on Iran's southeastern coast, close to the
Pakistani border, positions it as a pivotal gateway for India’s trade
ambitions, enabling direct access to Central Asia.
 Located on the Gulf of Oman near the Iran-Pakistan border, it offers India
a crucial trade route bypassing Pakistan.
 The agreement leverages the International North-South Transport
Corridor (INSTC), a 7,200-kilometer-long network connecting India,
Iran, Russia, and Europe.
About Iran :
Capital : Tehran
Currency : Iranian Rial
President : Ebrahim Raisi

Recent MoU :
• India and Moldova signed an agreement allowing holders of diplomatic and

official passports from either country to travel to the other without requiring a
visa.
• A joint initiative between India and Oman to boost research and conservation
of sharks and rays in the Arabian Sea will be launched
• Girish Chandra Murmu, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG),
has signed a MoU with Toyam Raya, Auditor General of Nepal to strengthen
collaboration and facilitate the exchange of expertise in auditing practices
between the Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) of both countries.
• The Indian Coast Guard and Jindal Steel & Power Ltd signed an MoU for the
supply of indigenous marine-grade steel.
• The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board has teamed up with Starscapes,
an astro-tourism company, to introduce Nakshatra Sabha, a pioneering initiative
aimed at offering a comprehensive astro-tourism experience.
• India and Nigeria have agreed to an early conclusion of the Local Currency
• The Indian Army and the Punit Balan Group joined hands to inaugurate the
nation’s first Constitution Park in Pune.
• The government of India has signed an agreement with the government of
Bangladesh to renew the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to train 1500
Bangladeshi officers from 2025 to 2030.
• The Ministry of Mines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, to enhance the knowledge base of
the critical minerals processing industry in India.
• Gandhinagar-based National Defence University (RRU) and France's Starburst
Aerospace signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote
innovation in the aerospace defence sector.
• NTPC Limited and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) signed MOU for
for the supply of 9 lakh metric tonnes of limestone.
• KABIL and CSIR-IMMT sign MoU for Technical and Knowledge
cooperation for Critical Minerals
• The Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) signed the Master Shipyard Repair
Agreement (MSRA) with the United States Navy.
• BEML, BEL join hands to develop indigenous train control management
system

Ques : How many Indian Literary Masterpieces Inscribed on
UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register?
र्न
ू ेस्क के पवश्व स् ृ रजजस्टर ें कक नी भयर ीर् सय जयर्क उयकृष्ट कृ र्याँ
अंकक ैं?
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
(e) 5
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 In a proud moment for India, three of its literary treasures – the

Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, and Sahṛdayāloka-Locana – have been
inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional
Register.
 The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) played a pivotal
role in securing this historic achievement during the 10th meeting of the
Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP).
 In the Asia Pacific region, a specific branch called the Memory of the
World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP) was established
in 1998.
Authors of these three books:
 Ramcharitmanas : Goswami Tulsidas

 Panchatantra : Pt. Vishnu Sharma
 Sahṛdayaloka-Locana : Acharya Anandvardhan

 UNESCO has recognised a total of 20 items from the Asia Pacific
region in its Memory of the World Regional Register for the 2024 cycle.
 These included three each from China and Indonesia, and two each from
Malaysia, Mongolia, the Philippines, and Uzbekistan.
About UNESCO :
 Formation : 16 November 1945

 Headquarters : Paris, France
 Director General : Audrey Azoulay
 Members : 194 member states and 12 associate members
 UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) with the aim of
promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in
education, arts, sciences and culture.

Ques : Which company has signed a deal with the Athletics
Federation of India to become its official kit sponsor?
ककस कंपनी ने एथिे टक्स े डरे शन ऑ इंडडर्य कय आधिकय रक ककट प्रयर् जक न
ने के लिए उसके सयथ एक स झौ े पर स् यक् र्षर ककए ैं?
(a) Nike
(b) PUMA India
(c) Adidas
(d) Reebok
(e) Red Tape
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 PUMA India has signed a deal with the Athletics Federation of India to
become its official kit sponsor.
 Puma signed a multi-year deal to exclusively supply performance kits,

speed suits and travel gear to every athlete under AFI representing India
in track & field, jumps, throws, cross country running and marathons at
both domestic and international tournaments.
 With the partnership, several international stars such as Neeraj Chopra

(javelin throw), Kishore Kumar Jena (javelin throw), Parul Chaudhary
(steeplechase), Subha Venkatesan (4x 400 m relay), Murali Sreeshankar
(long jump), Jyothi Yarraji (hurdle), Priyanka Goswami (race walk) and
Jeswin Aldrin (long jump) will benefit from PUMA’s gear across
sporting events.
 Kitting under this partnership does not include Olympics, Asian Games
and Commonwealth Games.
 Puma will equip over 400 athletes with competitive edge, ensuring that
every milli-second is maximised to its fullest advantage.

Ques : World Hypertension Day is observed every year on which
day?
पवश्व उच्च रक् चयप दवस र सयि ककस दन नयर्य जय य ?
(a) 16 May
(b) 17 May
(c) 18 May
(d) 19 May
(e) 20 May
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 World Hypertension Day 2024 is celebrated on May 17.
 This day is prompted by the World Hypertension League(WHL).
 Theme : “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control it, Live

Longer!”.
 The World Hypertension League(WHL) established World Hypertension

Day to increase public awareness of hypertension.
 The World Hypertension League sponsored the inaugural World

Hypertension Day on May 14, 2005. May 17 has been recognized
as World Hypertension Day annually since 2006.
 The purpose of the day is to increase public awareness of high blood

pressure, which affects over a billion people globally and is a major cause
of death, accounting for approximately 7.5 million deaths annually.
 Many people are ignorant of the symptoms of hypertension and the steps
that can be taken to prevent it.

Ques : World Telecommunication Day is observed every year on
which day?
पवश्व दरू संचयर दवस प्रयर्ेक वर्षा ककस दन नयर्य जय य ?
(a) 16 May
(b) 17 May
(c) 18 May
(d) 19 May
(e) 20 May
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 World Telecommunication Day is observed every year on May 17 to

honour the founding of the International Telecommunication Union
(ITU).
 Theme 2024 : Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development
 In the year 1865, International Telecommunication Union was founded,

when the first Indian Telegraph Convention was signed.
 In 2005, the World Summit on the Information Society asked the United
Nations to declare May 17 as World Telecommunication Day to be
observed every year.

Important days :

Climate Solution )
Change )
• 16 May : The International Day of Living Together in Peace
• 16 May : National Dengue Day (Theme 2024 – Dengue Prevention: Our
Responsibility for a Safer Tomorrow.)

Ques : Kamla Beniwal, who died recently, belongs to which field?
क िय ेनीवयि, जजनकय यि ी ें निन गर्य, ककस क्षेत्र से सं ंधि ैं?
(a) Literature / साद त्य

(b) Politics/ राजनीनत
(c) Sculptor / मनू तिकार
(d) Social Worker / सामाश्जक कायिकताि
(e) Historian / नत ासकार
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 Rajasthan’s first woman minister, Kamla Beniwal passed away at the age
of 97.
 During her long political career, Kamla Beniwal, who was associated
with the Congress party, held many constitutional posts.
 At the age of 27, she became Rajasthan’s first woman minister and held
diverse portfolios during her Assembly tenures in Rajasthan, with the last
being as deputy CM in the first Ashok Gehlot government in 2003.
 Subsequently, she held the post of Governor in Tripura, Gujarat and

Mizoram.

Ques : Which country has become the first country to lose all
Glaciers?
कौन सय दे श सभी ग्िेलशर्र ख ने वयिय प िय दे श न गर्य ?
(a) Colombia
(b) Argentina
(c) Peru
(d) Caracas
(e) Venezuela
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 Venezuela is the first modern country to lose all of its glaciers, which is a
huge change in the environment.
 New research shows that the Humboldt glacier in the Andes, which used
to be very big, has shrunk to less than 2 hectares, which means it is no
longer a glacier but an ice field.
 The Sierra Nevada de Mérida Mountain range in Venezuela used to have

six glaciers. As of 2011, five of these glaciers had melted away, leaving
only the Humboldt glacier.
 Professionals thought Humboldt would last for another ten years, but new
tests show it has melted much more quickly than expected.

About Humboldt Glacier :
 In northwest Greenland, the Humboldt Glacier is the longest and

biggest tidewater glacier in the Northern Hemisphere. It is about 110
kilometres long. Within the Kane Basin, this glacier flows from the
Greenland Ice Sheet.
 Satellite data shows that it has been receding a lot over the past few
years, which shows that climate change is having an effect.
About Venezuela :
 Capital- Caracas
 Currency- Venezuelan bolívar
 President- Nicolas Maduro
 Official language- Spanish
 Continent- South America

Ques : SAIL-Bhilai to Set Up ______ First 15-Mw Floating Solar
Plant ?
सेल-भिलाई ______ पहला 15-मेगावाट फ्लोटटिंग सोलर पलािंट स्थापपत करे गा?

(b) Jammu and Kashmir / जम्मू और कश्मीर
(c) Nagaland / नागालैंड
(d) Bihar / त्रिहार
(e) Chhattisgarh / छत्तीसगढ़
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 The Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), a key unit of the Steel Authority of India
Limited (SAIL) situated in Chhattisgarh, is set to inaugurate the state’s
premier floating solar project.
 The ambitious project, spearheaded by BSP, will see the installation of a

15 MW capacity floating solar plant within the expansive Maroda-1
reservoir located in Durg district.
 This reservoir, sprawling across 2.1 square kilometers with a water

storage capacity of 19 cubic millimeters (MM3), not only caters to the
water needs of the plant but also supports the adjoining township.
 Collaborating with NTPC-SAIL Power Supply Company Limited

(NSPCL), a joint venture between National Thermal Power Corporation
(NTPC) and SAIL, BSP aims to leverage expertise and resources to bring
the project to fruition.
About Chhattisgarh :
 Capital : Raipur
 Cm : Vishnu Deo Sai
 Governor : Biswabhusan Harichandan
 National Parks : Indravati National Park, Kanger Ghati National Park

Ques : ____ records highest number of Internet shutdowns globally
in 2023?
____ में 2023 में वैश्ववक स्तर पर सबसे अधिक इिंटरनेट शटडाउन दर्ज ककया गयl l

(c) Bhutan / भट
ू ान
(e) Bangladesh / िांग्लादे श
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 India witnessed the highest number of Internet shutdowns in the world

in 2023, a record it has held for the sixth straight year.
 The Internet was snapped 116 times in the country last year, the Keep It
On coalition, a grouping of civil society bodies that advocates against
Internet blockades.
 This has drawn condemnation from civil society in India and around the
world, especially in Manipur, where footage documenting atrocities
committed during the ethnic violence have gone viral several weeks after
the incidents actually took place.
 64 shutdown orders affecting more than one district in the same State,
province, or region, driven by 47 shutdowns in Manipur but also
including the Statewide shutdown in Punjab in March”.
 The Internet was shut down across Punjab during the manhunt for pro-
Khalistani preacher Amritpal Singh, and multiple times across
Manipur during the ongoing ethnic violence in the State.
 With 283 shutdown incidents across 39 countries, it marked the highest
number since monitoring began in 2016, reflecting a 41% increase from
2022 and a 28% increase from the previous record high in 2019.

 Report : Data compiled by Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition
 Published by : Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition ( 8th edition )
Top 6 countries with internet shutdown:
1. India : 116 Shutdown

2. Myanmar : 37 Shutdown
3. Iran : 34 Shutdown
4. Palestine : 16 Shutdown
5. Ukraine : 8 Shutdown
6. Pakistan : 7 Shutdown
• World Migration Report 2024 : United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the top
destination for Indian migrants
• The Wealthiest Cities Report 2024 : New York City ( top ), Mumbai (24th)and
Delhi (37th)
• Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report, largest
military spender in the world in 2023 : India (4th ) , United States of
America(1st)
• ‘Best Airport Staff in India & South Asia 2024’ : GMR Hyderabad
International Airport Ltd (GHIAL)
• Three Indian Banks namely, the State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank and
ICICI Bank are featured in the list of top 50 largest banks in AsiaPacific Region
by Assets – 2024.
• QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 : Jawaharlal Nehru University
(JNU), New Delhi(20th globally), Harvard University of the United States (US)
topped

• Global Unicorn Index 2024 : India's rank (3rd), USA (1st ) • 2024 Global
Hepatitis Report : India's rank (2nd),
• Forbes World’s Billionaires List: The Richest in 2024 : India's rank (9th),
Bernard Arnault (1st)

Ques : Asian Development Bank Grants $148 Million Loan to
Enhance Power Supply in ______ ?
एभशयाई पवकास बैंक ने ____ में बबर्ली आपर्ू तज बढाने के भलए 148 भमभलयन डॉलर
का ऋण टदया

(b) Sikkim / ससक्ककम
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 148.5 million

loan to help modernise and enhance the reliability, quality and resilience
of electricity supply in Sikkim.
 This project fully supports Sikkim’s Power for All initiative, ensuring
round-the-clock uninterrupted access to quality electricity for
households, industries, businesses, and the public.
 The project will modernise Sikkim’s power distribution system by

upgrading it with approximately 770 kilometres of climate-resilient
medium-voltage underground and/or covered conductors.
 Additionally, it will replace 580 kilometres of ageing and low-

capacity bare conductors with new ones to increase distribution
network capacity.

 It will upgrade 26 existing power substations, including the installation
of a supervisory control and data acquisition system, install 15,000 units
of public street lighting in remote areas, and conduct electricity
conservation and safety awareness programmes in 28 villages.
 It will deploy solar energy systems and energy-efficient electrical

equipment in 24 primary healthcare subcenters to enhance the capacity
of rural healthcare facilities to offer in-patient treatments, especially
during the winter months
About ADB :
 Headquarters : Manila, Philippines
 President : Masatsugu Asakawa
 Membership : 68 members, including 49 regional members (countries in
Asia and the Pacific) and 19 non-regional members (countries outside the
region)

Ques : Which Bank has introduced the ‘ARISE ComeAsYouAre’
talent acquisition programme ?
ककस बैंक ने 'ARISE ComeAsYouAre' प्रर्तिा अधिग्रहण कायजक्रम शरू
ु ककया है?
(a) South Indian Bank / साउथ इंडडयन िैंक

(b) Axis Bank / एक्कसस िैंक
(e) ICICI Bank / आईसीआईसीआई िैंक
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 Axis Bank to groom LGBTQIA+ talent for careers in banking.
 Axis Bank has introduced the ‘ARISE ComeAsYouAre’ talent

acquisition programme to recruit individuals from the LGBTQIA+
community across India for careers in banking.
 The initiative focuses on skills-based hiring, offering equal opportunities

to fresh graduates and professionals up to 5 years of experience.
 The ‘ARISE ComeAsYouAre’ open campus programme is focused on

skills-based hiring that prioritises skill set and potential of an individual
over traditional factors such as a specific degree or college pedigree.
 Fresh graduates and professionals with up to 5 years of experience will

get an equal opportunity to launch their career in a dynamic and inclusive
environment that focuses on their skills, potential, and fresh perspective.
 It will also provide them with ample learning opportunities to help

develop their skills and knowledge of the banking sector.

Ques : Indian Air Force testes BHISHM state-of-the-art indigenous
mobile hospital, for airdrop in _____.
िारतीय वायु सेना ने _____ में एयरड्रॉप के भलए िीष्म अत्यािर्ु नक स्वदे शी मोबाइल
अस्पताल का परीक्षण ककया।

(b) Agra / आगरा
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 BHISHM Portable Hospital tested in Agra for airdrop from aircraft by the
Indian Air Force.
 This is the first time that the Indian Air Force has tested this portable
hospital.
 This test was done so that the portable hospital could be deployed anywhere to
deal with emergencies.
 According to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, BHISHM
Portable Cubes are a part of a broader initiative called "Project BHISHM"
(Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita and Maitri).
 It is designed to treat up to 200 casualties with an emphasis on quick response
and comprehensive care.
 Specifically, the Aid Cube is equipped with a number of innovative tools
designed to enhance disaster response and medical assistance during
emergencies.
 Additionally, it incorporates data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to
support efficient management, real-time monitoring, and effective coordination
of medical services in the field.
 The entire unit consists of 72 easily transportable components that can be easily
transported by hand, bicycle or even by drone, providing unmatched flexibility.

Ques : National Endangered Species Day celebrated on ______.
_____ को राष्रीय लपु तप्राय प्रर्ार्त टदवस मनाया गया l
(a) 16 May
(b) 17 May
(c) 18 May
(d) 19 May
(e) 20 May
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 National Endangered Species Day is observed every year on the third

Friday of the month of May. This year, National Endangered Species Day
celebrated on May 17.
 Objective – To create awareness about the consequences of human

activities and what we can do to save endangered species.
 Theme 2024 – Celebrate Saving Species.
 In the year 2006, David Robinson and the Endangered Species Coalition
established National Endangered Species Day to be celebrated every year
to urge people to contribute to the safety and protection of endangered
species.
 According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, forty

percent of animals, insects and plants on this planet are at risk of
extinction.

Ques : The United Nations (UN) has revised India’s growth forecast
for 2024 from 6.2% to __________.
संयक्
ु त राष्ट्र (यए
ू न) ने 2024 के लिए भारत के विकास पि
ू ाानम
ु ान को 6.2% से संशो
धित कर ________ कर दिया है ।
(a) 6.4%
(b) 6.6%
(c) 6.9%
(d) 7.1%
(e) 7.5%
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 The United Nations (UN) has revised India’s growth projections for 2024
and expects the economy to grow by 6.9% for FY24.
 According to the UN’s World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP)

report, India’s economy is now forecast to grow by 6.9% in 2024. This is
an increase from the earlier projection of 6.2% made in January.
 The report also predicts a growth rate of 6.6% for 2025, which remains
unchanged from the previous forecast.
 In addition to the growth projection, the UN report mentions a slowdown

in consumer price inflation from 5.6% in 2023 to 4.5% in 2024.
 This expected decrease aligns with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s)
target range of 2-6%.
 The world economy is now forecast to grow by 2.7% in 2024 and 2.8% in
2025, reflecting better outlooks in the United States, Brazil, India, and
Russia.

Updated GDP List
 UN – 6.9% (FY24), 6.6% (FY25)

 Moody’s – 6.6% (FY25)
 India Ratings – 7.1% (FY25)
 OECD – 6.6%(FY25), 6.6%(FY26)
 Fitch Rating –7% (FY25)
 SBI – 8% (FY25)
 World Bank – 6.6% (FY25), 6.5% (FY26)
 NCAER – over 7% (FY25)

Ques : Pradeep Natarajan has been appointed as Whole Time
Director of which bank for three years?
प्रिीप नटराजन को तीन साि के लिए ककस बैंक का पर्
ू का ालिक ननिे शक ननयक्
ु त कक
या गया है ?
(a) South Indian Bank / साउथ इंडडयन िैंक

(e) IDFC First Bank / आईडीएफसी फर्सटट िैंक
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of

Pradeep Natarajan as Whole Time Director on the Board of IDFC
FIRST Bank for three years.
 IDFC FIRST Bank had reported a net profit of Rs 724 crore for the
fourth quarter ended March 2024.
 The bank’s gross Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) reduced to 1.88 per
cent of gross advances as of March 31, 2024, from 2.51 per cent by the
end of March 2023.
About IDFC First Bank :
 Founded – October 2015

 Headquarters – Mumbai
 MD & CEO – V. Vaidyanathan

• R Lakshmi Kanth Rao : Executive director (ED) in RBI

years.
(NHB)
Axis Capital

Ques : Nandini Dairy will sponsor which country’s cricket team in
the ICC T20 World Cup 2024?
नंदिनी डेयरी ICCT20 विश्ि कप 2024 में ककस िे श की किकेट टीम को प्रायोजजत
करे गी?
(a) Scotland / र्सकॉटलैंड

(b) Bangladesh / िांग्लादे श
(c) India / भारत
(d) South Africa / दक्षिण अफ्रीका
(e) Ireland / आयरलैंड
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 Scotland cricket team has unveiled its new ICC T20 World Cup jersey
with Karnataka Milk Federation’s (KMF) Nandini logo.
 The Nandini logo is featured in the leading arm of the jersey in both
English and Kannada. The jersey was launched in Edinburgh by
members of the playing squad.
 The Nandini brand, which is a household name in Karnataka, is

sponsoring Scotland and Ireland teams in the forthcoming T20 World
Cup.
 The tournament is set to begin from June 2 in the West Indies and the
USA.
 The sponsorship amount is around Rs 2.5 crore per team. Further, the
KMF is also launching Nandini Splash, a whey-based energy drink in the
US during the tournament.
 Managing Director of KMF – M K Jagadish

Ques : Malti Joshi passed away at the age of 90 years. In which
year was he honored with the Padma Shri?
प्रलसद्ध कथाकार और पद्मश्री परु स्कार से सम्माननत मािती जोशी का 90 िर्ा की आयु
में ननिन हो गया। उन्हें ककस िर्ा पद्मश्री से सम्माननत ककया गया था?
(a) 2016
(b) 2018
(c) 2022
(d) 2023
(e) 2021
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 Noted storyteller and Padma Shri awardee Malti Joshi passed away at
the age of 90 years.
 Malti Joshi was known for her work in Hindi and Marathi language.
She was awarded Padam Shri in 2018.
 Several of Joshi’s stories were adapted for television by Doordarshan,

and she made appearances in television shows such as ‘Saat Phere,’
produced by Jaya Bachchan, and ‘Kirdaar,’ produced by Gulzar.
 Her stories were translated into multiple languages, including Marathi,

Urdu, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Malayalam, Kannada,
English, Russian, and Japanese, expanding her reach and influence
across diverse audiences.

Ques : Armed Forces Day is celebrated every year on the third
_______of May.
सशस्र सेना दििस हर साि मई के तीसरे _______ को मनाया जाता है ।
(a) Friday
(b) Saturday
(c) Sunday
(d) Monday
(e) Tuesday
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 Armed Forces Day is celebrated every year on the third Saturday of

every May. This year celebrated on 18 May.
 The best way to celebrate Armed Forces Day is by recognizing an armed

forces service member and pay your respect.
 On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced

that Armed Forces Day will be celebrated every year.
 President Harry S. Truman was the first person to propose the idea
of celebrating a holiday to honour the services provided by the military
forces of the country.
 On May 20, 1950, Armed Forces Day was celebrated for the first time
with parades, air shows and open houses.
 In 1962, President John F Kennedy announced Armed Forces Day as an

official holiday.

Important days :

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• 17 May : World Hypertension Day 2024 (Theme : “Measure Your Blood
Pressure Accurately, Control it, Live Longer!”)
• 17 May : World Telecommunication Day (Theme 2024 : Digital Innovation
for Sustainable Development)

Ques : Cristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes for
the _____ time in his career.
किजस्टयानो रोनाल्डो अपने कररयर में _____बार फोर्बसा की सबसे ज्यािा कमाई करने
िािे एथिीटों की सच
ू ी में शीर्ा पर हैं। िह ककस िे श से है ?
(a) first
(b) second
(c) Third
(d) Fourth
(e) Fifth
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes’ list of highest-paid

athletes for the fourth time in his career while Spanish golfer Jon Rahm
moved up to second following his sensational switch to Saudi-backed
LIV Golf.
 Ronaldo became the world’s highest-paid athlete after his move to Saudi
Arabian side Al-Nassr and Forbes said the 39-year-old’s estimated total
earnings were in the region of $260 million, an all-time high for a
soccer player.
 His on-field earnings amounted to $200 million while his off-field

earnings were $60 million thanks to sponsorship deals where brands
make use of his 629 million Instagram followers.
 Third on the list is record eight-times Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi,
who made a lucrative switch to Major League Soccer side Inter Miami,
helping the Argentine World Cup winner earn $135 million. The 36-
year-old has earned $65 million in on-field earnings but $70 million off it
thanks to deals with major sponsors such as Adidas and Apple.
 Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is fourth at $128.2 million

and although the 39-year-old.
Ques : ______ Teams Up with LankaPay to Encourage Unified
Payments Interface Payments in Sri Lanka.
श्रीलिंका में एकीकृत िग
ु तान इिंटरफेस िग
ु तान को प्रोत्साटहत करने के भलए ____ने
लिंकापे के साथ साझेदारी की
(a) Phonepe
(b) Paytm
(d) BharatPe
(e) None of these
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 PhonePe, a leading fintech company based in Bengaluru, has partnered

with Sri Lanka-based LankaPay to enable Unified Payments Interface
(UPI) transactionsfor PhonePe users in Sri Lanka.
 PhonePe users travelling to Sri Lanka can now make payments using
UPI's rails across LankaPay's merchants throughout the country.
 Transactions will be conducted in Indian Rupees (INR),with currency

exchange rates applied to such transactions.
 Apart from the National Payments Corporation of India’s (NPCI)UPI,

these transactions will be facilitated by the LankaPay National Payment
Network.
 LankaPay is owned by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Channa de Silva

is the CEO of LankaPay.
 The launch event of the payments service in Sri Lanka's capital saw the
participation of notable figures such as Santosh Jha, the High
Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, and Nandalal Weerasinghe,
Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

 In 2023, PhonePe announced its plans to offer UPI services in markets
beyond India, including the United Arab Emirates, Singapore,
Mauritius, Nepal, and Bhutan, with NPCI acting as an enabler in these
markets to promote UPI services.
About PhonePe :
 Founded : 2015
 Headquarters : Bangalore, Karnataka, India
 CEO : Sameer Nigam
About Sri Lanka :
 Capitals: Colombo, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte

 Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee
 Prime minister: Dinesh Gunawardena
• Aurm, an asset protection firm has partnered with Tata AIG General Insurance
to provide comprehensive insurance coverage to its customers for their
valuables.
markets.

(TPSSL).

Ques : Bulava, an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), is developed
by which country ?
बल
ु ावा, एक अिंतरमहाद्वीपीय बैभलश्स्टक भमसाइल (आईसीबीएम), ककस दे श द्वारा
पवकभसत की गई है l
(a) Russia
(b) UAE
(c) Saudi Arabia
(d) Singapore
(e) China
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 Russian President has fortified the nation's military by introducing the

Bulava, a new nuclear-capable missile, into the arsenal.
 The RSM-56 Bulava, designed by the Moscow Institute of Thermal

Technology, is a three-stage solid-propellant submarine-launched
intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
 It measures 12.1 meters in length, 2 meters in diameter, with a launch

mass of 36.8 tonnes.
 Capable of carrying up to 10 MIRVs, it boasts a range of 8,300 km and

in-flight maneuverability for enhanced accuracy.

Ques : World Bank’s arm International Finance Corporation (IFC)
has provided a $500 million loan to which bank for extending
micro-loans to “underserved women” in rural and semi-urban
India?
विश्ि बैंक की शाखा इंटरनेशनि फाइनेंस कॉपोरे शन (IFC) ने ग्रामीर् और अर्ि–
शहरी भारत में “असरु क्षित मदहिाओं” को सक्ष्
ू म ऋर् िे ने के लिए ककस बैंक को 500
लमलियन डॉिर का ऋर् प्रिान ककया है ?
(a) State Bank of India / भारतीय र्सटे ट िैंक

(e) Canara Bank / केनरा िैंक
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 International Finance Corporation (IFC) has provided $500 million

loan to HDFC Bank for extending microloans to “underserved women”
in rural and semi-urban India.
 It would use IFC’s financing for on-lending as microloans to self-help

groups (SHGs) and joint liability groups (JLGs) enrolled in the
Sustainable Livelihoods Initiative (SLI).
 IFC aims to promote greater inclusiveness of underserved women

borrowers by showing the viability of scaling up microlending to this
segment.

About World Bank :
 Founded – 1944
 Headquarters – Washington DC
 President – Ajay Banga
 MD & CFO – Anshula Kant
 Chief Economist – Indermit Gill
 Member Countries -189
 World Bank Group – 5 (IBRD, IDA, IFC, MIGA and ICSID)
1. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)

2. International Development Association (IDA)
3. International Finance Corporation (IFC)
4. Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
5. International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)

Ques : India, Australia, Indonesia Trilateral Maritime Security
Workshop (TMSW) conducted in which city?
भारत, ऑस्रे लिया, इंडोनेलशया त्ररपिीय समद्र
ु ी सरु िा कायाशािा (TMSW) का िस
ू रा
संस्करर् ककस शहर में आयोजजत ककया गया?
(a) Bengaluru / िेंगलरु

ु
(b) Hyderabad / है दरािाद
(d) Kochi / कोक्चच
(e) Thiruvananthapuram / ततरुवनंतपरु म
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 The second edition of India, Australia, Indonesia Trilateral Maritime

Security Workshop (TMSW) concluded after discussing the ongoing
maritime security challenges and opportunities for collaboration between
the three maritime neighbours in the region.
 The theme of the workshop was ‘Indian Ocean Region: Collaborative

Efforts to Enhance Regional Maritime Security’.
 The exercise was conducted at INS Dronacharya, Kochi, India.
 The Workshop was conducted under the aegis of Headquarters Southern

Naval Command and witnessed participation of delegates from the three
participating Navies.

Recent Exercise :
• 7th edition of the India-France Joint Military Exercise “Shakti” is scheduled to

commence from May 13, to 26, 2024 at the Joint Training Node, Umroi in
Meghalaya.
• Indian Navy conducted Exercise Poorvi Lehar on East Coast
• Exercise DUSTLIK 5th edition : between India-Uzbekistan (Army) at Termez
District, Uzbekistan
• Gagan Shakti : Indian Air Force Pokhran Field Firing Range, Jaisalmer
district, Rajasthan
• Coastal Security Exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ – Lakshadweep Islands
• 2nd edition of India-Mozambique-Tanzania Trilateral Exercise (IMT TRILAT
24) – Nacala, Mozambique.
• Exercise “TIGER TRIUMPH 2024” between India and USA – Eastern
Seaboard
• 10th edition of Military Exercise LAMITIYE-2024 between India and
Seychelles – Seychelles
• 5th edition of Military Exercise ‘Dharama Guardian’ between India and Japan
– Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan
• 12th edition of MILAN Naval Exercise – Visakhapatnam

Ques : Who has been appointed as new MD & CEO of IndiaFirst Life
Insurance?
इंडियाफर्स्ट लाइफ इंश्योरें स के नए एमिी और सीईओ के रूप में ककसे ननयक्
ु त ककया ग
या है ?
(a) Rajnish Kumar / रजनीश कुमार

(b) Joshit Ranjan Sikidar / जोशशत रं जन शिककदार
(c) Deepak Mohanty / दीपक मोहं ती
(d) Rushabh Gandhi / ऋषभ गांधी
(e) Siddhartha Mohanty / शिद्धार्थ मोहं ती
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 IndiaFirst Life Insurance’s board has approved the appointment

of Rushabh Gandhi as the managing director (MD) and chief
executive officer (CEO) for 5 years effective July 1, 2024, or the date of
regulatory approvals, whichever is earlier.
 The new appointment is subject to the approval of the Insurance

Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
 R M Vishakha, the current MD and CEO of the life insurer, will retire on
June 30, 2024.
About Rushabh Gandhi :
 Rushabh Gandhi has over 29 years of experience in the financial services

industry and across national and international markets.
 He has worked at Canara HSBC OBC Life Insurance, Aviva Life

Insurance and Birla Sun Life Insurance.
 He is currently the deputy chief executive officer of the insurer.

About IndiaFirst Life Insurance :
 Headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra
 IndiaFirst Life Insurance is one of India’s youngest life insurance
companies.
• Pradeep Natarajan : Whole Time Director on the Board of IDFC FIRST Bank
for three years
years.
(NHB)
Axis Capital


Ques : Who has been Appointed as Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Officer of NASA?
NASA के मख्ु य कृत्रिम बद्धु िमत्ता (AI) अधिकारी के रूप में ककसे ननयक्
ु त ककया गया
है ?
(a) Angad Pratap / अंगद प्रताप

(b) Prashanth Balakrishnan / प्रशांत बालकृष्णन
(c) David Salvagnini / डेविड िाल्िाग्नननी
(d) Prashant Krishna / प्रशांत कृष्ण
(e) Shubhanshu Shukla / शभ
ु ांशु शक्
ु ला
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 The National Aeronautics and Space Administration

(NASA) appointed David Salvagnini as the agency’s first chief
artificial intelligence (AI) officer, in an extension of his current role as
the chief data officer.
 Before Salvagnini's appointment, NASA's Chief Scientist Kate

Calvin served as the acting responsible AI official.
 Salvagnini will lead NASA's efforts in the responsible use of AI both in

space and on Earth, aiming to benefit all humanity.
 His role includes championing AI innovation, supporting the

development, and managing risks associated with AI tools, platforms, and
training.

About David Salvagnini :
 Salvagnini joined NASA in June 2023, after more than 20 years of

working in technology leadership in the intelligence community.
 He previously served as the Director of the Architecture and Integration

Group and Chief Architect at the Office of the Director of National
Intelligence.
 He has a military background, having served in the Air Force for 21

years as a communications and computer systems officer, retiring in May
2005.
About NASA :
 Founded : July 29, 1958

 Headquarters : Washington, D.C, United States
 Administrator : Bill Nelson
•Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal : President of the Supreme Court Bar Association
(SCBA)
Ltd.) New Delhi
Council
Energy (NISE)

(IVMA)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Commission
Limited (CCI).
Khatoon
Mohanty
Schopman)

Ques : Where is the headquarters of Yes Bank?
यस बक का मख्
ु यालय कहा है ?
(a) Bengaluru / बेंगलरु

ु
(b) New Delhi / नई ददल्ली
(d) Gandhinagar / गांधीनगर
(e) Mumbai / मंब
ु ई
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
About YES Bank :
 MD & CEO : Prashant Kumar
 Tagline : Experience our expertise
Recently in news :
 YES BANKhas announced the launch of YES Grandeur, an exclusive

banking programme designed to address the unique financial and lifestyle
needs of India’s fast-growing Emerging Affluent segment.
 The expansion of the Indian middle class, expected to nearly double

to 61% by 2046-47 as per the PRICE Report, along with rising incomes,
will further shape future consumption patterns.
 YES Grandeur is aimed at catering to the evolving market dynamics

where the affluent are increasingly seeking personalised services that
complement their lifestyle.

 With an eligibility threshold of Average Monthly Balance (AMB) of rs.5
Lakh or a Net Relationship Value (NRV) of rs.20 Lakh,with additional
consideration given to loan relationships, YES Grandeur is positioned to
enhance the banking experience for this discerning customer base.
• Axis Bank has introduced the ‘ARISE ComeAsYouAre’ talent acquisition

programme to recruit individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community across India
for careers in banking.
• Paytm, has launched the UPI Lite wallet to simplify payments, particularly for
low-value transactions.
India.
coverage.
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languages .
travel benefits
loans.
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interest

Ques : The world’s highest competitive swimming pool has been
opened in which country?
द्ध श् का सबसे ं ा नतर्सपि र्स मंग पल ककस े में ोला गया है ?

(b) Maldives / मालदीि
(c) Bhutan / भट
ू ान
(d) Mauritius / मॉरीशि
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 World Aquatics has announced the opening of the first-ever

competitive swimming pool at a record altitude of 2,400 meters above
sea level in Bhutan.
 The pool is part of the Pools for All Program to promote aquatic sports
in the region.
 Swimming’s global governing body launched the program in 2019 to

ensure accessible aquatics facilities to more countries and regions.
About Bhutan :
 Capital- Thimphu
 Currencies- Bhutanese Ngultrum,
 King- Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
 Official language- Dzongkha

Ques : Which bank has increased interest rates on short-term retail
fixed deposits (FDs) by 25 to 75 basis points (bps) in May 2024?
मई 2024 में ककस बक ने अ पका लक ु रा सा धि मा (एफिी) पर या र में
25 से 75 िार अंक (बीपीएस) क द्धृ ि क है ?

(b) Axis Bank / एग्क्िि बैंक
(c) Yes Bank / यि बैंक
(d) HDFC Bank / एचडीएफिी बैंक
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 State of India (SBI) has increased interest rates on short-term retail fixed
deposits (FDs) by 25 to 75 basis points (bps).
 This is the first increase in the fixed deposit rates by the bank since
December 2023.
 India’s largest bank also increased interest rates on domestic bulk term
deposits (Rs.2 crore and above) by 10-50 basis points on five out of eight
maturity buckets.
 The new interest rates are effective from May 15, 2024. This deposit rate
hike comes against the backdrop of credit growth outstripping deposit
growth.
 On retail domestic TDs, SBI has upped the interest rate on deposits of 46
days to 179 days from 4.75 per cent to 5.50 per cent (or by 75 basis
points/bps); on deposits of 180 days to 210 days from 5.75 per cent to 6
per cent (up 25 bps); and deposits of 211 days to less than 1 year from 6
per cent to 6.25 per cent (up 25 bps)

Ques : first set of citizenship certificates under the Citizenship
(Amendment) Act was issued to ____ people.
नागररकता के अंतगटत नागररकता माणपि का पहला से् ____ लोग को (सं ोिन)
अधिननयम ारी ककया गया।
(a) 11
(b) 12
(c) 13
(d) 14
(e) 15
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 The first set of citizenship certificates under the Citizenship

(Amendment) Act was issued here to 14 people.
 It happened nearly two months after rules under the contentious law
were notified to grant Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim
migrants from three neighboring countries.
 Home secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla handed over the certificates to the
14 people after their applications were processed online through a
designated portal.

About Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) :
 It is Passed in Parliament in 2019.
 The Amended act : Citizenship Act of 1955
 Its purpose is to grant Indian citizenship to refugees belonging to six non-

Muslim communities who have fled religious persecution from Pakistan,
Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.
 Communities covered are Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, and

Parsis.
Criteria for this :
 They must have entered India on or before December 31, 2014, due to
fear of religious persecution in their home country.
 They will need to prove that they have lived in India for five years or
more.
 They must speak languages from the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution
and fulfill the requirements of the Third Schedule of the Civil Code 1955.
 The Ministry of Home Affairs in its 2021-22 Annual Report revealed that
from April 1, 2021 to December 31 2021, a total of 1414 citizenship
certificates were granted by authorities.

Ques : Ambaji White Marble, recently awarded a GI tag, is belongs
to which state?
अम्बा ी व्हाइ् माबटल, से हाल ही में ी ई ्ै ग से सम्माननत ककया गया है , ककस
राज्य से संबंधित है ?

(c) Rajasthan / राजस्र्ान
(d) Maharashtra / महाराष्र
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 Marble mined in Gujarat's Ambaji has recently been awarded the

Geographical Indication, or GI tag, by the Central Government.
About Ambaji White Marble:
 It is a type of marble known for its stunning white appearance and unique
natural patterns.
 It is named after the town of Ambaji in the state of Gujarat, where it is

predominantly quarried.
 It is also known as Amba White Marble and Ambe White Marble.
 It is characterized by its pristine white color, which often features subtle

gray or beige veining.
 The veins can vary in intensity, ranging from fine and delicate to bold and
pronounced, giving each slab a distinct and individualistic appearance

Ques : The Nation’s biggest skill competition, IndiaSkills 2024,
commenced in which state ?
े क सबसे बडी कौ ल नतयोधगता, इंडिया र्सक स 2024, ककस राज्य में रू
ु हुई?

ु
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 The four-day nation’s biggest skill competition, IndiaSkills 2024,

commenced in New Delhi on 15 May 2024. The inaugural ceremony was
held at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi.
 The skilling competition will test students' skills across India in 61

categories from 15 -18 May 2024 and offer youth a platform to showcase
their talent at national and international levels.
 The four day IndiaSkills Competition 2024 has been organised by

the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). NSDC is an
apex skill development agency under the Union Ministry of Skill
Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
 47 skills competitions will be held in New Delhi, while 14 skills

competitions will be held in Karnataka, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and
Gujarat.

 In IndiaSkills 2024, students will be tested in 61 skills ranging from
traditional crafts like carpeting, jewellery making, etc, to modern cutting-
edge technologies like drone filmmaking, Augmented Reality/Virtual
Reality, Web Technologies, etc.
 The bright students from the competition will be selected and provided
further training by industry experts to represent India in the WorldSkills
competition held in Lyon, France, in September 2024
 The WorldSkills Competition is held every two years, and the

IndiaSkills Competition is held every two years to coincide with the
WorldSkills event.
 Around 900 students from more than 30 states and Union Territories and
over 400 industry experts are participating in the competitions.
 The students were shortlisted from those students who registered

themselves at the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) Portal.
 Around 26,000 students were initially shortlisted from the 2.5 lakh
students who registered at the portal. Out of these, around 900 were
selected to participate in national-level events. The others will participate
in district—and state-level competitions.

Ques : UK-based institution has partnered with _____ to enhance
medical research, innovation, and education?
यके र्सित संर्सिान ने ध ककत्सा अनस
ु ंिान, न ा ार और क्षा को बढाने के लए
_____ के साि साझे ारी क है ?
(a) AIIMS Jodhpur

(b) AIIMS Bhopal
(c) AIIMS Patna
(d) AIIMS New Delhi
(e) None of these
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 AIIMS New Delhi Signed MoU With University Of Bolton Institute Of

Medicine.
 AIIMS New Delhi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

with UK based University of Bolton Institute of Medicine to collaborate
in the field of medical research, innovation and education.
 This strategic collaboration brings together two esteemed institutions

renowned for their commitment to excellence in medical training,
research, and patient care.
 These partnerships will encompass various initiatives such as

staff/student exchanges, educational conferences and collaborative
degree programmes, aiming to enrich the medical education landscape
in both countries.
Recent MoU :
• PUMA India has signed a deal with the Athletics Federation of India to
• India and Iran Inks 10-year Deal to Operate Iran’s Chabahar Port. Under the
agreement, India Ports Global Limited (IPGL) committed to investing $370
million to enhance the port's infrastructure
visa.
system

Ques : International Museum Day is celebrated annually on ____.
अंतराट ीय सं हालय स नत ट ______ को मनाया ाता है ।
(a) 17 May
(b) 18 May
(c) 19 May
(d) 20 May
(e) 21 May
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 International Museum Day is celebrated every year on May 18 to raise

awareness about the museums in society.
 The theme for International Museum Day 2024 is “Museums for

Education and Research”.
 The International Council of Museums(ICOM) has been prompted this

day every year since
 International Council Of Museums (ICOM) conducted a general meeting
in Moscow, Russia to adopt the day for museums.
 After that, the first International Day Of Museums was first established in
1977. The theme for International Museum Day was first established in
1992.
 Several museums participate in this International Day Of Museums.

Every year, museums are invited internationally to all the museums to
participate in this special day.
 Before forming International Museum Day, in 1951, the International

Council Of Museums (ICOM) gathered a meeting for the “Crusade For
Museums” to generally discuss the development of museums.

Important days :

Climate Solution )
Change )
• 17 May (third Friday of the month of May) : National Endangered Species
Day (Theme 2024 – Celebrate Saving Species)
• 18 May (third Saturday of every May) : Armed Forces Day

Ques : World AIDS Vaccine Day, also known as HIV Vaccine
Awareness Day, is observed annually on which day?
द्ध श् ए स क्
ै सीन स, से ए ई ी क्
ै सीन ागरूकता स ी कहा ाता
है , नत ट ककस न मनाया ाता है ?
(a) 17 May
(b) 18 May
(c) 19 May
(d) 20 May
(e) 21 May
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 World AIDS Vaccine Day, also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness

Day, is observed annually on May 18.
 Objective – To raise awareness about the ongoing fight against

HIV/AIDS and the importance of developing a vaccine.
 The day marks the anniversary of a 1997 speech by US President Bill

Clinton highlighting the importance of an HIV vaccine.
What Is AIDS?
 AIDS is Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, a serious condition

which is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
 This virus attacks the body’s immune system targeting CD4 cells which
are crucial in fighting infections and diseases.
 AIDS is diagnosed when a person with HIV has a severely compromised

immune system indicated by a low CD4 cell count. It can become life-
threatening when left untreated.

Causes And Symptoms :
 HIV could transmit through blood, semen, vaginal secretions, anal fluids
and breast milk.
 The virus can be transmitted through unprotected sexual intercourse and

sharing needles or syringes contaminated with HIV-infected blood.
 It can also be transmitted from an HIV-infected mother to a child during

pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding.
 The symptoms include fever, joint pain, chills, muscle pain, sore throat,
enlarged glands, sweating (particularly at night), red rashes on the body,
and fatigue.

Ques : Which of the following country will host the FIFA Women’s
World Cup 2027?
ननम्न लख त में से कौन सा े फ फा म हला द्ध श् कप 2027 क मे बानी करे गा?

(b) Denmark / डेनमाकथ
(d) Finland / कफनलैंड
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 Brazil was declared the host of the 2027 Women’s World Cup at the
FIFA Congress, beating the joint bid of Belgium, Netherlands and
Germany to become the first South American country to hold the
tournament.
 Brazil won with 119 votes versus 78 for the joint European entry,
boosted by a technical evaluation from the world governing body FIFA
that gave a high score for its commercial plan and stadiums purpose-built
for the 2014 Men’s World Cup.
 The 74th FIFA congress, making its debut in Premier League-mad

Thailand, made its choice by open vote for the first time as the
organisation seeks to move on from the corruption and shady dealing that
dogged it in the past.
 Brazil hosted the men’s football World Cups in 1950 and 2014; now
it’s time for women. This will be the first Women's World Cup to be
held in South America.
 The FIFA Women's World Cup has seen five nations crowned
champions, with the 2023 title going to Spain.
 FIFA President: Gianni Infantino.

SPORTS NEWS :
• Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes for

the fourth time in his career
• Nandini Dairy will sponsor Scotland country’s cricket team in the ICC T20
World Cup 2024
• 20-year-old, Animesh Kujur bagged 200m gold at the Federation Cup in
Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
• Manipur defeated Haryana 2-0 in the final of the 28th Senior Women’s
National Football Championship for Rajmata Jijabai Trophy, to clinch their
22nd title at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan, in Kolkata.

Tokyo, Japan.

Ques : Who has been appointed as the new President of
the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)?
ारतीय उद्योग पररसंघ (सी ई ई) का नया अध्यक्ष ककसे ननयक्
(a) Rajnish Kumar / रजनीश कुमार

(b) Sanjeev Puri / िंजीि परु ी
(c) Sanjay Nayar / िंजय नायर
(d) Tablesh Pandey / तबलेश पांडे
(e) Siddhartha Mohanty / शिद्धार्थ मोहं ती
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 Apex industry chamber Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has a

new President in Sanjiv Puri, Chairman and Managing Director of
ITC Limited.
 Puri, who is an alumnus of IIT Kanpur and Wharton School of

Business, has assumed office as the President of CII for 2024-25.
 While Rajiv Memani, Chairman of EY India, has taken over as CII

President Designate for 2024-25.
 R Mukundan, Managing Director & CEO of Tata Chemicals Limited,

has assumed charge as Vice President of CII.
 Puri was the Chairman of the Expert Group on agri-exports constituted

by the 15th Finance Commission, a Member of the NITI Aayog Group
on ‘Farm to Table-driving India’s agriculture sector digitally’ and
also the Chairman of the ‘Action Council on ESG in Business’ under the
aegis of Business 20 India.

About Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
 Headquarter – New Delhi
 President – Sanjiv Puri (For 2024-25)
 CII is a non-profit and non-governmental organization.
 The objective of CII is to achieve a conducive environment for the
development of industry and civil society in India.

Ques : Where was the ‘India’s Progressive Path in the
Administration of Criminal Justice System conference organized in
May 2024?
मई 2024 में ‘ पराधिक न्याय णाली ासन में ारत का गनत ील पि‘ सम्मेल
न कहा यो त ककया गया िा?

ु
(c) Guwahati / गि
ु ाहाटी
(d) Ahmedabad / अहमदाबाद
(e) Mumbai / मंब
ु ई
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 The Union Ministry of Law and Justice in association with the Assam
Government has organised a two-day conference ‘India’s Progressive
Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System’ in Guwahati,
Assam.
 The aim of the conference was to create awareness about the recent
changes made by the government in repealing British-era criminal law
and the enactment of new laws related to the criminal justice system in
the country.
 The new legislations i.e. the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; the
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and the Bharatiya
Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, replace the earlier criminal laws namely, the
Indian Penal Code 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and the
Indian Evidence Act, 1872. As notified, these new criminal laws are to
take effect from 1st July 2024.

Ques : Which bank has recorded the highest growth rate in FY24 in
terms of total business and deposit mobilisation among public
sector lenders?
सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र के ऋणदाताओं के बीच कुल कारोबार और जमा जुटािे के मामले में ककस
बैंक िे FY24 में सबसे अधिक र्द्धृ ि दर दजव की है ?

(b) Punjab National Bank / पंजाब नेशनल बैंक
(c) UCO Bank / यक
(d) Bank of Maharashtra / बैंक ऑफ महाराष्ट्र
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 State-owned Bank of Maharashtra recorded the highest growth rate last

fiscal in terms of total business and deposit mobilisation among public
sector lenders at a time when most banks are facing difficulty in
achieving double-digit growth.
 The lender has registered a 15.94 per cent rise in the total business
(domestic) in FY24.
 Followed by the country’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) with
13.12 per cent growth, according to published financial numbers of the
public sector banks (PSBs).
 BoM continued to maintain its top spot in terms of growth in deposit

mobilisation, with a 15.66 per cent rise in FY24. It was followed by SBI
(11.07 per cent), Bank of India (11.05 per cent) and Canara Bank (10.98
per cent).
 Out of 12 public sector banks, only these four lenders could log a double-
digit growth in deposits in the financial year 2023-24.

 In terms of low-cost CASA deposits, the BoM continued to top the chart
with 52.73 per cent growth, followed by the Central Bank of India with a
50.02 per cent rise at the end of March 2024.
 With regard to loan growth, the Kolkata-based UCO Bank was a tad
higher at 16.38 per cent, followed by BoM at 16.30 per cent.
 In terms of capital adequacy ratio, the Bank of Maharashtra was leading

PSBs at 17.38 per cent, followed by Indian Overseas Bank at 17.28 per
cent and Punjab & Sind Bank at 17.16 at the end of FY24.

Ques : RuPay cardholders receive ___ cashback on in-store
purchases in 7 countries until July 31?
RuPay कार्डधारकों को 31 जुलाई तक 7 दे शों में इन-स्टोर खरीदारी पर ___ कैशबैक
ममलेगा?
(a) 35%
(b) 25%
(c) 20%
(d) 15%
(e) 10%
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 National Payments Corporation of India’s (NPCI) RuPay card

networkhas announced a limited-time special cashback offer
scheme for both RuPay credit and debit cardholders, from May 15 to July
31, 2024.
 During the offer period, customers will receive 25% cashback on in-store
point-of-sale purchasesmade at merchants accepting cards on either
‘Discover’ network or ‘Diners Club International’ within Canada, Japan,
Spain, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates (UAE), United Kingdom
(UK) and United States (US).
 The maximum cashback amount per transaction for a card during the
offer period will be Rs. 2,500.

About NPCI :
 Founded : 2008
 MD & CEO : Dilip Asbe
 The NPCI is an umbrella organization for operating retail payments and
settlement systems in India.
 It is an initiative of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Indian Banks’
Association (IBA) under the provisions of the Payment and Settlement
Systems Act, 2007, for creating a robust Payment & Settlement Infrastructure
in India.

Ques : Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) is in which state ?
महात्मा गांिी द्धर्श्र्द्धर्द्यालय (एमजीय)ू ककस राज्य में है ?
(a) Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र

(b) Assam / असम
(c) Kerala / केरल
(d) Uttarpradesh / उत्तर प्रदे श
(e) Rajasthan / राजस्थान
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 Young University Rankings 2024 Published by Times Higher Education

(THE).
 Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) in Kottayam, Kerala, ranked

81(globally) has emerged as the highest-ranking Indian university.
 Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore has topped the

global ranking for the 2nd consecutive year.
 India is represented by 55 institutions in the 2024 ranking, up from 45 in

2023 and 26 in 2020.
Top 5 Universities on 2024 ranking :
1. Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)

2. Paris Sciences et Lettres – PSL Research University Paris (France)
3. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong)
4. City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
5. Universite Paris-Saclay (France)

Top 5 Indian Universities:
81. Mahatma Gandhi University (Kerala)

96. Anna University (Chennai, TN)
113. Bharathiar University (Coimbatore, TN)
117. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna (Patna, Bihar)
121. Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences (Solan,
Himachal Pradesh)
Delhi (37th)
America(1st)
by Assets – 2024.
topped
Ques : _______ Partners with CAMS to Launch Bima Central.
बीमा सेंट्रल लॉन्च करिे के ललए _______िे सीएएमएस के साथ साझेदारी की
(a) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance / बजाज आललयांज जनरल इंश्योरें स

(b) SBI General Insurance / एसबीआई जनरल इंश्योरें स
(c) Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance / कोटक महहंद्रा लाइफ इंश्योरें स
(d) Go Digit General Insurance / गो डिजजट जनरल इंश्योरें स
(e) Universal Sompo General Insurance / यनू नवससल सोम्पो जनरल इंश्योरें स
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 SBI General Insurance Company Limited, one of India’s top general

insurance carriers, has partnered with Bima Central, built by CAMS
Insurance Repository, to launch the industry-first policyholder servicing
platform, Bima Central.
 The platform allows consumers to aggregate their insurance portfolios via

an electronic Insurance Account (eIA). Users can manage their insurance
policies effortlessly through a single digital portal, Bima Central.
About SBI General Insurance Company Limited :
 Founded : 2009 (started operations in 2010)

 MD & CEO : Kishore Poludasu
 It is a joint venture between the State Bank of India (SBI) and the Insurance
Australia Group (IAG).

• PhonePe has partnered with Sri Lanka-based LankaPay to enable Unified

Payments Interface (UPI) transactions for PhonePe users in Sri Lanka.
valuables.
markets.
(TPSSL).

Ques : Who has been appointed as the Chief of Measurement
Science and Analytics in Broadcast Audience Research Council
(BARC)?
ब्रॉडकास्ट ऑडडयंस ररसचव काउं लसल (BARC) में माप द्धर्ज्ञाि और द्धर्श्लेषण के प्रमख
ु
के रूप में ककसे नियक्
(a) Anshika Singh / अंलशका लसंह

(b) Vumlunmang Vualnam / वम
ु लन
ु मंग वअ
ु लनाम
(c) Vasudha Gupta / वसध
ु ा गप्ु ता
(d) Dr Bikramjit Chaudhuri / िॉ बबक्रमजीत चौधरी
(e) Raghu Srinivasan / रघु श्रीननवासन
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 The Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India has appointed

Dr. Bikramjit Chaudhuri as Chief of Measurement Science and Analytics.
 He will succeed Dr. Derrick Grey, who is leaving the organisation after a
six-year stint.
 He comes in with a rich experience spanning over three decades in the

areas of Statistics, Stochastic Modelling, Market Measurement,
Consumer Segmentation, AI & ML, Demand Forecasting and Big Data
Analytics.
 He was associated with the Datamatics Group of Companies as the

Global Head of Data Science & Advanced Analytics, since 2016. Prior to
Datamatics, Bikram has held multiple leadership roles across levels at
KPMG, Nielsen and ZS Associates.

• Sanjeev Puri : President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

• David Salvagnini : Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI) Officer of NASA
• Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal : President of the Supreme Court Bar Association
(SCBA)
Ltd.) New Delhi
Council
Energy (NISE)
(IVMA)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Commission
Limited (CCI).
Khatoon
Mohanty
Schopman)

Ques : India’s 3rd unicorn of 2024 in logistics services platform is _____
लॉजजजस्टक्स सेवा प्लेटफॉमड में भारत का 2024 का तीसरा यनू नकॉनड _____ है
(a) Porter
(b) OLA
(c) Uber
(d) Perfios
(e) None of these
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 Homegrown logistics services platform Porter has likely become the 3rd
unicorn (with valuation of $1 billion and above) in India this year after
a fresh internal round.
 The fresh round involved key individual investors who bought stock from
the employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) pool of the logistics
provider, taking its valuation at $1 billion.
 Before Porter, India saw the birth of two unicorns -Ola's Krutrim
AI and fintech firm Perfios - this year amid global slowdown.
About Porter :
 Founded : 2014
 Founders : Pranav Goel, Uttam Digga and Vikas Choudhary
 The company launched an on-demand marketplace for various logistics
services, including trucks, bikes, and packers & movers.

Ques : Nishad Kumar belongs to which sport ?
निशाद कुमार ककस खेल से सम्बंधित हैं?
(a) High jump / ऊंची कूद

(c) Shooting / शहू टंग
(d) Wushu / वश
ु ु
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 Nishad Kumar and Preethi Pal have clinched silver and bronze at the
World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan.
 Kumar, a Paralympic silver medalist, secures India’s first medal with a

1.99m high jump in the T47 category, finishing second.
 Preethi Pal then added a bronze to India’s tally after finishing third in the
women’s T35 200m final with a time of 30.49 seconds.
About Bhutan
 Capital- Thimphu
 Currencies- Bhutanese Ngultrum,
 King- Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
 Official language- Dzongkha

SPORTS NEWS :
• Brazil was declared the host of the 2027 Women’s World Cup at the FIFA
Congress
World Cup 2024

Tokyo, Japan.

Ques : Who has won the Formula 1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
2024?
फॉमल
ूव ा 1 एलमललया रोमाग्िा ग्ांड द्धप्रक् स 2024 ककसिे जीता है ?
(a) Sebastian Vettel / सेबजस्टयन वेट्टेली

(b) Lewis Hamilton / लई
ु स है लमल्टन
(c) Max Verstappen / मैक्स वेरस्टै पेन
(d) Charles Leclerc / चाल्सस लेक्लर
(e) Sergio Pérez / सजजसयो पेरेज़
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen clinched the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as
McLaren’s Lando Norris finished second.
 It was the 59th career win for the three-time Formula 1 world champion
who kept Norris at bay despite struggling with his car.
 Verstappen took his third consecutive win in Imola to take his season’s
tally to five in seven races.
 McLaren’s Oscar Piastri finished fourth to make it a solid performance

for the team.
Recent 2024 Grand Prix Winner
 Miami Grand Prix – McLaren’s Lando Norris (British)

 Chinese Grand Prix – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
 Japanese Grand Prix – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
 Australian Grand Prix – Ferrari’s Carlos Saina (Spain)
 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen
(Netherlands)
 Bahrain Grand Prix 2- Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
Ques : World Bee Day 2024 is observed every year on which day?
द्धर्श्र् मिम
ु क्खी ददर्स 2024 हर साल ककस ददि मिाया जाता है ?
(a) 18 May
(b) 19 May
(c) 20 May
(d) 21 May
(e) 22 May
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 World Bee Day 2024 is observed every year on May 20.
 Objective – To raise awareness about the essential role of bees and other
pollinators in maintaining the health of our planet, ensuring food security,
and promoting biodiversity and sustainable agriculture.
 Theme 2024 – Bee Engaged with Youth
 World Bee Day was founded by the United Nations in 2017 following a
proposal by Slovenia, which has a long tradition of beekeeping.
Important days :


Climate Solution )
Change )
• 18 May : International Museum Day (The theme is “Museums for Education
and Research”)
• 18 May : World AIDS Vaccine Day, also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness
Day

Ques : In May 2024, the President and Foreign Minister of which
country died in a helicopter crash?
मई 2024 में ककस दे श के राष्ट्ट्रपनत और द्धर्दे श मंत्री की हे लीकॉप्टर दर्
ु टव िा में मत्ृ यु हो
गई?
(a) Saudi Arabia / सऊदी अरब

(b) Iraq / इराक
(c) Syria / सीररया
(d) Iran / ईरान
(e) UAE / संयक्
ु त अरब अमीरात
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 Iran President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash in East

Azerbaijan province.
 The chopper carrying Iran President Raisi and his foreign minister
Hossein Amir-Abdollahian had disappeared over a mountainous region
 The eighth President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisolsadati, more popularly

known as Ebrahim Raisi, was a principlist and a Muslim jurist, who
became the Iranian President in 2021.
 This incident follows a period of heightened regional tensions,

particularly in light of the Gaza conflict and Iran's recent escalations with
Israel.
 Ebrahim Raisi was born on December 14, 1960.

Ques : In May 2024, Lai Ching-te was sworn in as president of
which country?
मई 2024 में , लाई धचंग–ते िे ककस दे श के राष्ट्ट्रपनत के रूप में शपथ ली?
(a) South Korea / दक्षिण कोररया

(c) Bhutan / भट
ू ान
(d) Vietnam / ववयतनाम
(e) Taiwan / ताइवान
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 Lai Ching-te of Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was

sworn in as the self-governing island’s new President.
 A trained physician Lai succeeds Tsai Ing-wen to lead the democracy

amid increasing threats from China, which claims the self-governing
island as its territory.
 Taiwan has had an independent government since 1949.
 She was Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to the US from 2020 to 2023 and
formerly served as a DPP lawmaker for several terms.
• Prime Minister of Singapore : Lawrence Wong


Suminwa Tuluka
• President of Finland - Alexander Stubb
• President of Hungary - Tamas Sulyok

Ques : Who has won the women’s singles title of the 2024 Italian
Open tennis tournament?
2024 इटाललयि ओपि टे निस टूिावमेंट का मदहला एकल खखताब ककसिे जीता है ?
(a) Karolína Muchová / करोललना मच

ु ोवा
(b) Elena Rybakina / ऐलेना रयबककना
(c) Aryna Sabalenka / आयसन सबलेंका
(d) Iga Świątek / इगा स्वेटेक
(e) Anna Kalinskaya / अन्ना काललंस्काया
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 Alexander Zverev and Iga Swiatek win Singles Title of Italian open
 German’s Alexander Zeverv defeated the first-time Masters finalist

Nicolas Jarry of Chile in straight sets 6-4, 7-5 to win the 2024 Men’s
Single of Italian Open Masters 1000 title.
 This was also Zeverv’s second Italian Open title. In 2017, he won the
Italian Open by defeating Novak Djokovic. It was also his first master’s
title.
 World no.1 Iga Swiatek of Poland defeated Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus

in straight sets 6-2 6-3 to win the 2024 Women’s Single of Italian Open
Masters 1000 title.
 This was the third Italian Open title for Iga Swiatek in the last four years.
Last year she failed to qualify for the final.

Men’s doubles
 Winner – Marcell Granollers (Spain) and Horacio Zeballos

(Argentina)
 Runenr Up – Mate Pavic (Croatia) and Marcelo Arevalo (El Salvador)
Women’s doubles
 Winner – Sara Errani (Italy) and Jasmine Paolini (Italy)

 Runner Up – Coco Gauff (America) and Erin Routliffe (New Zealand)

Ques : Who has been appointed as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) of
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services?
मदहंद्रा एंड मदहंद्रा फाइिेंलशयल सद्धर्वसेज के मख्
ु य जोखखम अधिकारी (सीआरओ) के रू
प में ककसे नियक्
(a) Anshika Singh / अंलशका लसंह

(b) Sadhna Saxena Nair / साधना सक्सैना नायर
ु ा गुप्ता
(d) Mahesh Rajaraman / महे श राजारमन
(e) Raghu Srinivasan / रघु श्रीननवासन
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services has appointed Mahesh

Rajaraman as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) of the company with effect from
August 1, 2024.
 He replaces Mallika Mittal.
 Rajaraman has been associated with various banks namely Yes Bank,
HDFC Bank, HSBC Bank and ANZ Grindlays Bank.
 During his overall banking career, his areas of expertise and

specialisation include retail assets, credit cards, agri lending and SMEs in
the domains of policy /risk, underwriting, fraud risk management and
anti-money laundering across all banking products.

Ques : Which UN body has signed a MoU with the government of
India for India’s first animal vaccine supply chain management?
संयक्
ु त राष्ट्र के ककस निकाय िे भारत की पहली पशु वैक्सीि आपनू ति श्ंख
र ला प्रबंधि
के ललए भारत सरकार के साथ एक समझौता ज्ञापि पर हस्ताक्षर ककए हैं?
(a) FAO
(b) ICAO
(c) UNDP
(d) UNFPA
(e) UNICEF
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) under

the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) India on Digitalization of Vaccine
Cold Chain Management, Communication Planning and Capacity
Building.
 The agreement was signed by Alka Upadhyay, Secretary of the

Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, and Caitlin Wiesen,
UNDP Resident Representative in India in New Delhi.
 India is the most populous country in the world with 142.86 Crore people,
53.57 Million farm animals and 85.18 Million poultry. To keep these
animals healthy, the government has started a vaccination programme.
 Also, humans who are in close contact with infected animals can become
infected with various Zoonotic diseases, such as bird flu and
coronavirus.

 Zoonotic diseases refer to diseases caused in humans due to viruses,
bacteria, etc., being transmitted from an infected animal to a human
who is in close contact with the infected animal.
 The government has adopted a One Health Approach to deal with this
problem.
 One Health Approach recognises that human health is closely related to

the health of animals and they are part of the same ecosystem. If animals
are healthy, then the chances of humans being infected by Zoonotic
diseases are also reduced.
About United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) :
 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was set up by

the United Nations in 1965 by merging United Nations Expanded
Programme of Technical Assistance with the United Nations Special
Fund.
 The UNDP is the UN’s global development network, which helps

member countries find solutions to their development challenges.
The UNDP focus on three main areas:
Sustainable development
Democratic governance and peacebuilding
Climate and disaster resilience
 Headquarters: New York, the United States of America.

 Administrator : Achim Steiner.

Ques : Airbus Helicopters has signed an MoU with which
organizations to finance the purchase of Airbus helicopters in
India?
एयरबस हे लीक सि िे भारत म एयरबस हे लीक र की खरी के व तप के
ललए ककस सं ि के साथ एक समझौता ज्ञापि पर हस्ताक्षर ककए हैं?

(c) IRDAI / आईआरर्ीएआई
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 Airbus Helicopters and Small Industries Development Bank of India

(SIDBI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for
financing the purchase of Airbus helicopters in India.
 Under the MoU, Airbus Helicopters and SIDBI would identify potential
civil helicopter operators in India interested in financing solutions for
purchasing the helicopters.
 While Airbus would provide the technical and helicopter-industry

knowledge, SIDBI would be responsible for evaluating the prospects
and financing them exclusively for Airbus.

Recent MoU :
• AIIMS New Delhi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with

UK based University of Bolton Institute of Medicine to collaborate in the field
of medical research, innovation and education.
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system

Ques : Who Introduces Claim Assurance Program to Expedite
Motor Insurance Claims ?
म र बीमा ाव म तेजी लािे के ललए ावा आश्वासि कायिक्रम कौि शरू
ु करता है?
(a) Phonepe
(b) Paytm
(d) BharatPe
(e) Policybazaar
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 Online insurance marketplace Policybazaar has introduced its 'Claim

Assurance Program' to accelerate the motor insurance claims process.
 The program aims to provide swift and efficient claims support across
more than 1000 PIN codes, targeting both metropolitan areas and tier 2
and 3 regions.
 The initiative is part of Policybazaar's broader strategy to enhance its

claims assistance across all insurance verticals.
About Policybazaar :
 Founded : July 2008

 Headquarters : Gurgaon, Haryana, India
 Founders : Yashish Dahiya, Alok Bansal, Avaneesh Nirjar
 Policybazaar is an Indian insurance aggregator and multinational financial
technology company.
 Policybazaar is the flagship subsidiary of PB Fintech Limited., which also
owns the credit product aggregator Paisabazaar.

• YES BANK has announced the launch of YES Grandeur, an exclusive

banking programme designed to address the unique financial and lifestyle needs
of India’s fast-growing Emerging Affluent segment.
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Ques : In May 2024, a notable mountaineer, Sirbaz Khan scaled
Mount Everest without supplementary oxygen. He is from which
country?
मई 2024 म, एक उल्लेखिीय पवितार ही, लसरबाज़ खाि िे परू क ऑक्सीजि के बबिा
माउं एवरे स् पर चढाई की। वह ककस े श से है ?
(a) India
(b) Pakistan
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Nepal
(e) Afghanistan
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 A notable mountaineer, Sirbaz Khan scaled Mount Everest without

supplementary oxygen, making him only the 2nd Pakistani to achieve
this feat.
 Khan aims to be the 1st Pakistani to climb all 14 peaks above 8,000
meters, having already climbed 13, two with oxygen support.
 Khan had previously scaled the 8849-metre peak using bottled oxygen.
The only other person in Pakistan to achieve this feat is mountaineer
Sajid Sidpara.
 He began his mountaineering career in 2016 and has since become a

pioneering figure in Pakistani high-altitude climbing.

Ques : What substance did the FSSAI warn traders and food
businesses against using for artificial fruit ripening during the
mango season?
एफएसएसएआई िे आम के मौसम के ौराि करबिम फल पकािे के ललए व्यापाररय
और खाद्य व्यवसाय क ककस प ाथि का उपय करिे के खखलाफ चेताविी ी थी?
(a) Calcium carbide

(b) Sodium nitrate
(c) Potassium permanganate
(d) Ethylene
(e) None of these
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 A notice from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

(FSSAI) to traders and Food Business Operators (FBOs) directly
targets the illegal use of calcium carbide to make fruit ripen.
 During the mango-ripening season, this rule is enforced even more

strongly.
 The Food Safety Authority of India (FSSAI) has warned about the
health risks of this drug and told state Food Safety Departments to take
tough action against people who break the FSS Act, 2006, and its rules.
 Acetylene gas is made by calcium carbide, which was once commonly

used to make fruits like mangoes riper.
 This gas has harmful elements of arsenic and phosphorus, which are
commonly called “masala” and are bad for people’s health.
 Exposure can cause signs like dizziness and irritation, as well as more
serious problems like vomiting and sores on the skin.
 Calcium carbide is dangerous, so FSSAI encourages the use of ethylene

gas as a safer and acceptable way to ripen fruit instead. ethylene gas is
a natural plant hormone that speeds up the ripening process.
About FSSAI :
 The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) was

established in 2006 under the Food Safety and Standards Act.
 FSSAI brings together several different acts and orders that used to
handle food-related problems in different Ministries and Departments.
 FSSAI sets standards for food items to make sure they are safe to eat.
 It controls how food is made, stored, moved, sold, and brought into the
country.
 Businesses that deal with food must get permits from FSSAI under the
Food Safety and Standards Regulations, which were put in place in 2011.
 All food labels that come in packages must have the FSSAI approval logo
on them to show that they meet safety standards.
 The headquarters of FSSAI is located in New Delhi.
 FSSAI manages the ‘Eat Right India’ movement to promote healthy

eating habits.
 The slogan ‘Safe Food, Tasty Food’ is used to raise consumer awareness
about food safety and quality.

Ques : Who has been appointed as the Vice-Chairman of the
International Aluminium Institute (IAI)?
अंतरािष्ट्रीय एल्यम
ु ीनियम संस्थाि (IAI) के उपाध्यक्ष के रूप म ककसे नियक्
ु त ककया
या है ?
(a) Smita Sarangi / स्मिता सारं गी

(b) Arindam Bagchi /अररंदि बागची
(c) Indra Mani Pandey / इंद्र िणि पांर्े
(d) Tanu Singh / तनु ससंह
(e) John Slaven / जॉन मलेवेन
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 Vedanta Aluminium has appointed its CEO John Slaven as Vice-

Chairman of the International Aluminium Institute (IAI).
 In this capacity, Slaven will spearhead global initiatives aimed at

fostering the sustainable transformation of the aluminium industry and
promote the critical role of aluminium in enabling the energy transition to
a zero-carbon modern world.
 Slaven is a global leader with over three decades of rich experience in the
metals, mining and modern manufacturing industries.
About International Aluminium Institute (IAI) :
 Established in 1972, IAI is the sole organisation representing the primary

aluminium industry worldwide.
 It is tasked with enhancing awareness of the industry’s operations,

advocating for responsible production, and emphasizing the significant
benefits of using aluminium in building greener technologies.

Ques : Ekta Bhyan, is associated with which of the following sport?
एकता भ्या , निम्िललखखत म से ककस खेल से जुडी हैं?
(a) Club throw / क्लब थ्रो

(c) Shooting / शटू ग
ं
(d) Wushu / वश
ु ु
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 India’s Ekta Bhyan has secured a gold medal with a season’s best throw
of 20.12 metres in the women’s F51 club throw competition at the World
Para Athletic Championships at Kobe in Japan.
 While Kashish Lakra took the silver with an effort of 14.56 metres,
Nadjet Boucherf of Algeria won the bronze with a score of 12.70
metres.
 Deepthi, Para Asian Games gold medallist, had smashed a world record
time of 55.07 seconds in the women’s 400 metre T20 category race to
win gold medal.

SPORTS NEWS :
• Alexander Zverev and Iga Swiatek win Singles Title of Italian open
• Red Bull’s Max Verstappen clinched the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as
• Nishad Kumar and Preethi Pal have clinched silver and bronze at the World
Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan.
Congress
World Cup 2024

Tokyo, Japan.

Ques : Which company has acquired AI-powered women’s wellness
platform SocialBoat for an undisclosed amount?
ककस कंपिी िे AIसंचाललत महहला कल्या मंच SocialBoat का अधधग्रह अज्ञात
रालश म ककया है ?
(a) Timex
(b) Titan
(c) FastTrack
(d) Sonata
(e) Noise
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 Leading smartwatch and connected lifestyle brand, Noise has acquired

AI-powered women’s wellness platform SocialBoat for an undisclosed
amount.
 This strategic move is part of Noise’s broader strategy to advance

innovation in smart rings.
 This acquisition will expand its tech offerings and build specialized
innovation capabilities for its flagship smart wearable, Luna Ring.
 Noise aims to redefine consumers’ experience of its smart ring, by

strengthening the health tracking analytics and will now be able to
integrate AI to ensure overall wellbeing of the women cohort as well,
enabling them to achieve their full potential and ‘rise to brilliance.

Ques : Spain has become the _____ member of the International
Solar Alliance.
स्पेि अंतरािष्ट्रीय सौर बंधि का _____ स स्य बि या है ।
(a) 97th
(b) 98th
(c) 99th
(d) 100th
(e) 101st
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 Spain has become the 99th member of the International Solar Alliance.
 Spain handed over the International Solar Alliance Instrument of

Ratification, during the meeting of Ambassador José María Ridao
Domínguez of Spain with the Head of Depository, Joint Secretary in the
External Affairs Ministry Abhishek Singh in New Delhi.
 The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a collaborative platform for

increased deployment of solar energy technologies as a means for
bringing energy access, ensuring energy security, and driving energy
transition in its member countries.
 The ISA was conceived as a joint effort by India and France to

mobilize efforts against climate change through the deployment of solar
energy solutions.
 It was conceptualized on the sidelines of the 21st Conference of Parties

(COP21) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change held in Paris in 2015.

 The ISA aims to bring together the countries of the world to promote the
extensive use of solar energy as a counter to fossil fuels. Solar energy is
considered to be more environment friendly than fossil fuels like coal,
petroleum oils etc.
 Headquarters of ISA – Gurugram, Haryana
About Spain :
 Capital- Madrid
 Currency – Euro
 Prime Minister– Pedro Sánchez
 Official language– Spanish
 It is a member of the European Union and part of the EuroZone. Euro

Zone refers to the countries of the European Union who have abolished
their currency and adopted a common currency euro.

Ques : Which company has secured a significant milestone by
securing the third rank globally at the ATD BEST Award 2024?
ककस कंपिी िे ATD
BEST अवार्ि 2024 म वश्व स्तर पर तीसरी रैंक हालसल करके एक मह वपू ि उपल
ब्धध हालसल की है?

(b) TP renewable Microgrid / ीपी ररन्यए
ू बल िाइक्रोग्रिर्
(c) JSW Energy / जेएसर्ब्ल्यू एनजी
(d) NTPC Limited / एन ीपीसी सलसि े र्
(e) Torrent Power / ोरें पावर
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 NTPC, one of the largest power utility public sector companies, has
secured a significant milestone by securing the third rank globally at the
ATD BEST Award 2024.
 Rachana Singh Bhal, CGM (Strategic HR and Talent Management),

accepted the award at a ceremony held in New Orleans, USA.
 The ATD BEST Award, established by the Association for Talent

Development (ATD), USA, is one of the most esteemed international
recognitions in the field of Learning and Development (L&D).
 Notably, NTPC is the only PSU to have received this prestigious award
seven times in the past eight years.


• Gold in the ‘Best Product Iteration’ category at the INMA Awards 2024 :
OTTplay
• ‘Best Employer’ 2023 by Kincentric for the fourth consecutive year : DBS
bank
• Vaishali Ramesh Babu : title of Grandmaster by FIDE, the International Chess
Federation
• Winner for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at the 2024 Cambridge
Dedicated Teacher Awards : Sharjah Girls Branch teacher Gina Justus
• International News Media Association (INMA)’s 2024 Global Media Award :
India Today Group’s AI news anchor, Sana
• Outstanding Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) of the Year award : Hindustan
Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
• CIDC Vishwakarma Award for Social Development and Impact : Puravankara
Limited
• KISS (Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences) Humanitarian Award 2021 : Tata
Group Chairman Ratan Tata
• International Fellowship by the Engineering Academy of Japan – Kaushik
Rajashekara

• Vels University in Chennai conferred an honorary doctorate in literature upon
renowned Indian actor Ram Charan.
• First Indian Prime Minister since Indira Gandhi to grace the cover of
Newsweek : Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Vandanapu
• Freedom Prize of the Media Russian dissident : Alexei Navalny and his wife
Yulia
• Distinguished Overseas Dental Specialist (Orthodontics and Orofacial Pain)
title at the National Fame Awards 2024 : Dr. Karthik Kommuri
• ‘Achievement Award for Creating Social Development & Impact’ and the
‘CIDC Partners in Progress Trophy’ : SJVN Limited

Ques : Minakshi, who won a gold medal recently in the Elorda Cup,
belongs to which sport?
हाल ही म एल र्ाि कप म स्व ि प क जीतिे वाली लमिाक्षी ककस खेल से संबंधधत हैं?
(a) Karate / करा े

(c) Wrestling / कुश्ती
(d) Wushu / वश
ु ु
(e) Boxing / बॉस्क्संग
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 In Boxing, Two-time world champions Nikhat Zareen and Minakshi

won two gold medals for India in the 3rd Elorda Cup 2024.
 The Indian contingent finished the Elorda Cup with 12 medals—2 gold,
2 silver, and 8 bronze. The 3rd Elorda Cup was held in Kazakhstan’s
capital city of Astana.
 Nikhat in the women’s 52 kg category, triumphed over Zhazira

Urakbayeva of Kazakhstan with a 5-Nil victory, while Minakshi
defeated another Uzbekistan boxer Rahmonova Saidahon, 4-1 in the
women’s 48 kg event.
 Anamika in 50 kg lost in the final to the reigning world and Asian

champion China’s Wu Yu 1-4. To settle for a silver medal.

Ques : World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and
Development is observed every year on which day?
संवा और वकास के ललए वश्व सांस्करनतक व वधता ह वस हर साल ककस ह ि मिाया
जाता है ?
(a) 18 May
(b) 19 May
(c) 20 May
(d) 21 May
(e) 22 May
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is

observed every year on 21 May.
 Objective – To create a better understanding of the values of culture,

tradition and education among people.
 The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development was
first celebrated in 2002
 UNESCO leads the celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity for
Dialogue and Development highlighting not only the richness of the
world’s cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for
achieving peace and sustainable development.
 According to UNESCO data, the cultural and creative sector is one of the
most powerful engines of development worldwide.
 It accounts for more than 48 million jobs globally –almost half of which
are held by women – representing 6.2% of all existing employment and
3.1% of global GDP.

Ques : On which day is International Day for Biodiversity celebrated
worldwide?
वश्व भर म अंतरािष्ट्रीय जैव व वधता ह वस ककस ह ि मिाया जाता है ?
(a) 20 May
(b) 21 May
(c) 22 May
(d) 23 May
(e) 24 May
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 International Day for Biodiversity is celebrated every year on May 22.
 Theme 2024 – Be Part of the Plan
 The International Day for Biological Diversity was established by the

Second Committee of the UN General Assembly in 1993.
 Initially, it was celebrated on December 29 to mark the day the

Convention on Biological Diversity came into effect.
 However, on December 20, 2000, the date was changed to May 22 to

commemorate the adoption of the Convention at the Rio de Janeiro
Earth Summit in 1992 and to avoid the many holidays in late December.

Important days :

Climate Solution )
Change )
and Research”)
Day
• 20 May : World Bee Day 2024 (Theme 2024 – Bee Engaged with Youth)

Ques : Which company has partnered with Tata Communications to
launch Webex Calling in India in May 2024?
मई 2024 म भारत म वेबेक्स क ललं ल न्च करिे के ललए ककस कंपिी िे ा ा कम्यु
निकेशंस के साथ साझे ारी की है ?
(a) Cisco
(b) Casio
(c) Starlink
(d) Reliance Industries
(e) Lenovo
Answer : option A
Explanation :
 Cisco and Tata Communications have launched their Webex Calling

solution in India with cloud public switched telephone network
(PSTN), aimed at helping enterprises move from on-premises phone
systems to a global cloud calling system.
 The calls will be routed via Tata Communications’ data centre in the
Mumbai region, thereby helping organizations stay compliant with local
regulations
 Webex Calling is a modern and complete business phone system that

delivers enterprise-grade calling through a globally available cloud
platform with over 14 million users around the world.
 It provides businesses with powerful innovations, flexible deployment

options, and centralized administration.

Ques : Which food delivery platform has partnered with SHIELD, a
device-first risk AI platform, to enhance its fraud prevention and
detection capabilities?
किस फूड डडलीवरी प्लेटफॉर्म ने अपनी धोखाधडी िी रोिथार् और पता लगाने िी क्ष
र्ताओं िो बढाने िे ललए डडवाइसफर्सटम ररर्सि AI प्लेटफॉर्म SHIELD िे साथ साझेदा
री िी है ?
(a) Swiggy
(b) Food Panda
(c) Zomato
(d) Eat Sure
(e) InstaShop
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 Online food delivery platform Swiggy has partnered with SHIELD, a

device-first risk AI platform, to enhance its fraud prevention and
detection capabilities.
 SHIELD’s Device Intelligence will enable Swiggy to reduce promo

abuse and deter fraudulent practices within the Delivery Partner
ecosystem.
 It will enable Swiggy to reduce promo abuse, including the exploitation

of platform discounts, sign-up incentives, referral bonuses and
monopolisation of limited-time deals to reduce promo abuse and prevent
fraudulent practices within the Delivery Partner’s ecosystem.

Recent MoU :
• Cisco and Tata Communications have launched their Webex Calling solution
in India with cloud public switched telephone network (PSTN), aimed at
helping enterprises move from on-premises phone systems to a global cloud
calling system.
• Airbus Helicopters and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for financing the
purchase of Airbus helicopters in India.
• The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) under the Union
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP) India on Digitalization of Vaccine Cold Chain
Management, Communication Planning and Capacity Building.
• AIIMS New Delhi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
UK based University of Bolton Institute of Medicine to collaborate in the field
of medical research, innovation and education.
visa.

system

Ques : Which state unveiled the” DRIMS” platform For Disaster
Management ?
किस राज्य ने आपदा प्रबंधन िे ललए "DRIMS" प्लेटफॉर्म िा अनावरण किया?

(b) Sikkim / सिक्किम
(c) Assam / अिम
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 Assam has taken a significant step towards enhancing its disaster

management capabilities with the launch of the Disaster Reporting and
Information Management System (DRIMS).
 This state-of-the-art digital platform, an initiative of the Assam State

Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), aims to streamline the
reporting and assessment of damages caused by various disasters,
enabling prompt disbursal of aid to those affected.
 DRIMS, developed in collaboration with UNICEF, efficiently captures

critical impact indicators of damages during disasters.
 This real-time data collection enables authorities to deliver relief and

rehabilitation grants expeditiously to the affected beneficiaries.
 The platform also tracks damages to crops, livestock, and other assets,
facilitating swift post-disaster restoration efforts.
About Assam :
 Capital – Dispur
 Chief Minister –Himanta Biswa Sarma
 Governor – Gulab Chand Kataria
Ques : Midfielder Toni Kroos has announced retirement from the
international football. He is from which country?
लर्डफील्डर टोनी क्रूज़ ने अंतरामष्ट्रीय फुटबॉल से सेवाननवत्ृ तत िी घोषणा िी है । वह
किस दे श से है?
(a) South Korea / दक्षिण िोररया

(b) USA / यए
ू िए
(d) Australia / ऑस्ट्रे सलया
(e) Germany / जममनी
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 The Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has announced
he will retire after this summer’s European Championship.
 The 34-year-old is to hang up his boots after a trophy-laden decade at the

Bernabeu.
 Signed from Bayern Munich, Kroos made 463 appearances for Madrid
and won 21 trophies including four Champions Leagues, five Club
World Cups and four La Liga titles.



Ques : Which bank Offloads Entire 3.20% Stake in Protean eGov
Technologies for Rs 150 Crore?
किस बैंि ने प्रोटीन ईगॉव टे क्नोलॉजीज र्ें परू ी 3.20% हहर्ससेदारी 150 िरोड रुपये र्ें
बेच दी?
(a) South Indian Bank / िाउथ इंडियन बैंि

(b) Axis Bank / एक्किि बैंि
(c) Yes Bank / यि बैंि
(d) HDFC Bank / एचिीएफिी बैंि
(e) ICICI Bank / आईिीआईिीआई बैंि
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 HDFC Bank, a private sector lender, sold its entire 3.20%

stake in Protean eGov Technologies for Rs 150 crore through an open
market transaction.
 This transaction involved the sale of 12,94,326 shares.
 Nippon India Mutual Fund purchased 12.78 lakh shares, equivalent to

a 3.16% stake in Protean eGov Technologies, for Rs 148 crore.
 In the January-March quarter (Q4FY24), Protean eGov Technologies

witnessed a significant 39% year-on-year decline in its net profit,
which amounted to Rs 19 crore.
About HDFC Bank Limited :

 MD & CEO : Sashidhar Jagdishan
 Tagline : We Understand Your World

About Protean eGov Technologies :
 Incorporated : December 1995
 Protean eGov Technologies, previously known as NSDL e-Governance

Infra, is involved in developing citizen-centric and population-scale e-
governance solutions.
 The company's focus on e-governance solutions indicates its

involvement in technology-driven initiatives aimed at enhancing
government services and citizen engagement.

Ques : The International Booker Prize started In which year?
अंतरामष्ट्रीय बि
ु र परु र्सिार किस वषम शरू
ु हुआ?
(a) 2003
(b) 2004
(c) 2005
(d) 2006
(e) 2007
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 German author Jenny Erpenbeck and translator Michael Hofmann

won the International Booker Prize for fiction for “Kairos,” the story of
a tangled love affair during the final years of East Germany’s existence.
 The International Booker Prize is awarded annually for the finest single
work of fiction from around the world which has been translated into
English.
 This prize began life in 2005 as the Man Booker International Prize.
 It was initially a biennial prize for a body of work and there was no
stipulation that the work should be written in a language other than
English.
 The prize celebrates the vital work of translators, with the £50,000 prize
money divided equally between the author and the translator.
 In addition, the shortlisted authors and translators each receive £2,500.
 Last year’s winner was another novel about communism and its legacy
in Europe, ‘Time Shelter’ by Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov and
translated by Angela Rodel.
 Erpenbeck is the first German winner of the International Booker

Prize, and Mr. Hofmann is the first male translator to win since the
prize launched in its current form in 2016.

Ques : India and ______ Joint Venture Delivers 27,000 Ak-203
Assault Rifles to Indian Army
भारत और ______ संयक्ु त उद्यर् ने भारतीय सेना िो 27,000 एिे-203 असॉल्ट
राइफलें ववतररत िीं
(a) Russia
(b) UAE
(c) Saudi Arabia
(d) Singapore
(e) China
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 The Indian Army has received 27,000 Kalashnikov AK-203 assault

rifles, produced at the Russian-Indian joint venture IRRPL (Indo-
Russian Rifles Private Limited) in the Indian central state of Uttar
Pradesh (UP).
 An additional 8,000 rifles will be handed over in the next two weeks.
 The first 70,000 rifles will be produced in India with phased localisation
increasing from 5% to 70%.
 The remaining rifles will be produced with 100% localisation.
 The Indian Army is replacing the indigenous INSAS (Indian National

Small Arms System) rifles with modern rifles.
 Under an over Rs. 5,000-crore contract signed in July 2021, over 6.1 lakh
AK-203 assault rifles are to be manufactured in India with technology
transfer from Russia, by a joint venture Indo-Russian Rifles Private
Limited (IRRPL).

About IRRPL :
 The IRRPL was set up in 2019 between the erstwhile Ordnance Factory
Board [now Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited
(AWEIL) and Munitions India Limited (MIL)] from
India and Rosoboronexport (RoE) and Kalashnikov concern of Russia.
About Indian Army :
 Established : 1st April, 1895

 Headquarters : New Delhi, Delhi
 Chief of the Army Staff : General Manoj Pande

Ques : Sachin Sarjerao Khilari, who was seen in news in May 2024
for achieving a remarkable achievement, is associated with which
of the following sport?
सचचन सरजेराव खखलारी, त्जन्हें र्ई 2024 र्ें एि उल्लेखनीय उपलत्धध हालसल िरने
िे ललए खबरों र्ें दे खा गया था, ननम्नललखखत र्ें से किस खेल से जुडे हैं?
(a) Tennis / टे ननि

(b) Shotput / गोला फेंि
(c) Shooting / शटू टंग
(d) Wushu / वश
ु ु
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 In Para Athletics, India’s Sachin Sarjerao Khilari clinched the gold medal
in the men’s shot put at the World Para Athletics Championship in Kobe,
Japan.
 He also set a new Asian record with a throw of 16.30 metres in the F46
category, to defended his title at the world championships.
 Another Indian, Dharambir bagged the Bronze Medal in the Men’s Club
Throw. His final throw distance of 33.31 metres not only secured him the
Bronze Medal but also set a new Asian Record in the F51 Category.
 Mariyappan Thangavelu clinched his maiden gold medal at the World

Para Athletics by leaping 1.88m in the men’s T63 high jump event.

SPORTS NEWS :
• In Boxing, Two-time world champions Nikhat Zareen and Minakshi won two
gold medals for India in the 3rd Elorda Cup 2024. The Indian contingent
finished the Elorda Cup with 12 medals—2 gold, 2 silver, and 8 bronze. The 3rd
Elorda Cup was held in Kazakhstan’s capital city of Astana.
• India’s Ekta Bhyan has secured a gold medal with a season’s best throw of
20.12 metres in the women’s F51 club throw competition at the World Para
Athletic Championships at Kobe in Japan. While Kashish Lakra took the silver
with an effort of 14.56 metres, Nadjet Boucherf of Algeria won the bronze with
a score of 12.70 metres.
Congress
World Cup 2024

Tokyo, Japan.

Ques : World Turtle Day is observed every year on which day?
ववश्व िछुआ हदवस हर साल किस हदन र्नाया जाता है ?
(a) 21 May
(b) 22 May
(c) 23 May
(d) 24 May
(e) 25 May
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 World Turtle Day is observed every year on 23 May.
 Objective – To raise awareness about the lifestyle and habitat of turtles

as well as tortoises and urge people to understand them better and
contribute to their wellbeing.
 It was started in the year 2000 by American tortoise Rescue as a way of

urging people to come together to understand tortoises and turtles
better.
Important days :


Climate Solution )
Change )
and Research”)
Day
• 21 May : World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
• 22 May : International Day for Biodiversity (Theme 2024 – Be Part of the
Plan)

Ques : Recently, which state government has reserved 33% of
government contract jobs for women?
हाल ही र्े, किस राज्य सरिार ने र्हहलाओं िे ललए 33% सरिारी अनब
ु ंध नौिररयां
आरक्षक्षत िी हैं?

(c) Rajasthan / राजस्ट्थान
(d) Karnataka / िनामटि
(e) Chhattisgarh / छत्तीिगढ़
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 Karnataka mandates 33% reservation for women in govt contract jobs
 Aligning with the quota policy applied in permanent government

positions, the State government has now made it mandatory to provide
33% reservation for women in services and posts that are being
outsourced by various government departments and organisations.
 This reservation is within the stipulated quota for SC/ST and other
backward communities, ensuring women’s representation in outsourced
jobs across various government departments and organizations.
 There are currently over 75,000 employees holding outsourced jobs in

government departments.
 The government usually hires third party agencies to provide staff for
Group C and Group D posts, such as drivers, data entry operators, and
housekeeping staff.

About Karnataka :
Capital – Bengaluru
Chief Minister –Siddaramaiah
Deputy Chief Minister – DK Shivakumar
Governor – Thawar Chand Gehlot

Ques : University of Tokyo inaugurates world’s highest observatory
in ______.
टोक्यो ववश्वववद्यालय ने _____ र्ें दनु नया िी सबसे ऊंची वेधशाला िा उद्घाटन
किया
(a) Netherland / नीदरलैंि

(b) Chile / चचली
(d) Finland / फफनलैंि
(e) Scotland / स्ट्िॉटलैंि
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 The University of Tokyo has inaugurated the Atacama Observatory

(TAO) in Chile’s Antofagasta Region.
 It has been built on the summit of Cerro Chajnantor in the Antofagasta

Region, at 5,640 meters above sea level.
 TAO also houses a 6.5-meter optical-infrared telescope. The telescope

will focus on understanding the nature of the universe, according to
Emol’s academic section.
 This new observatory is located near the ALMA (Atacama Large

Millimeter/Submillimeter Array) radio telescope, one of the largest
astronomical projects in the world, in which an international association
of countries participates.
 More than twelve observatories and radio observatories are located in

northern Chile, most in the regions of Antofagasta, Atacama and
Coquimbo.
 Twenty-nine municipalities in these three regions have been declared

areas with scientific and research value for astronomical observation.

Ques : Buddha Purnima, or Buddha Jayanti this year celebrated as
the ______ birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha.
बद्ध
ु पखू णमर्ा, या बद्ध
ु जयंती इस वषम गौतर् बद्ध
ु िी ______ जयंती िे रूप र्ें र्नाई
गई।
(a) 2486th
(b) 2586th
(c) 2686th
(d) 2576th
(e) 2566th
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 Buddha Purnima, or Buddha Jayanti or Vesak, is an annual celebration

observed on the first full moon of the Hindu calendar month
Vaishakha.
 Buddhists worldwide celebrate Buddha Purnima with great fervour. This

year, Buddha Purnima observed on 23rd May (Thursday).
 This significant day commemorates the birth of Lord Gautam Buddha,

who was born as Prince Siddhartha Gautam in Lumbini, present-day
Nepal, around 563 BC.
 He overcame the cycle of birth and rebirth, taking on the roles of

philosopher, spiritual guide, religious leader, and devoted meditator.
Buddha Purnima celebrates the ‘Enlightened One’, who achieved
liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
 In North India, Buddha is regarded as the ninth incarnation and Lord

Krishna as the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
 Conversely, in South Indian tradition, Buddha is not seen as an avatar of

Vishnu. Instead, Balarama is revered as the eighth incarnation and
Krishna as the ninth.
 Most Vaishnava movements recognize Balarama as an incarnation of

Vishnu, while Buddhists do not view Buddha as an avatar of Lord
Vishnu.
Ques : Which company has acquired 6.125 per cent equity stake in
CCIL IFSC Limited (CCIL IFSC) in May 2024.
किस िंपनी ने र्ई 2024 र्ें सीसीआईएल आईएफएससी लललर्टे ड (सीसीआईएल आई
एफएससी) र्ें 6.125 प्रनतशत इत्क्वटी हहर्ससेदारी िा अचध हण किया है ।
(a) HSBC
(b) HDFC
(c) DBS
(d) ICICI
(e) none of above
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 British lenders HSBC and Standard Chartered have acquired stakes in

the Clearing Corporation of India-IFSC (CCIL IFSC), the proposed
entity to operate a real-time foreign currency settlement system at GIFT
City.
 Through its branch in GIFT City, HSBC executed transaction documents

on May 17, 2024 for the acquisition of a 6.125% stake in the CCIL IFSC
 HSBC holds similar minority shareholdings in the National Payments

Corporation of India and the Clearing Corporation of India through
earlier investments.
 Standard Chartered Bank also picked up a 6.125% stake in the CCIL

IFSC.
 Over the last few months, HSBC, and Standard Chartered Bank - the only
two banks to execute these so far - have been carrying out trades in an
offshore derivative instrument (ODI) called TRS through the GIFT
City.

 Standard Chartered Bank is the only other foreign bank which has also
acquired a stake in the CCIL IFSC.
 On the domestic side, HDFC Bank and State Bank of India have also
invested in the CCIL subsidiary.
About HSBC :
 Headquarters : London, England, United Kingdom
 Group Chairman : Mark Tucker

Ques : Who has been awarded the prestigious Shaw Prize in
Astronomy for 2024?
2024 िे ललए खगोल वव ान र्ें प्रनतत्ष्ट् त शॉ परु र्सिार से किसे सम्र्ाननत किया गया
है ?
(a) Gururaj Deshpande / गरु

ु राज दे शपांिे
(b) Dr K Sivan / िॉ िे सिवन
(c) Paul Ferri / पॉल फेरी
(d) Ritu Karidhal / ररतु िररधल
(e) Srinivas Kulkarni / श्रीननवाि िुलिणी
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 Srinivas R. Kulkarni, an Indian-origin U.S. scientist and brother of Sudha

Murty, has been awarded the prestigious Shaw Prize in Astronomy for
2024.
 Kulkarni, who serves as the George Ellery Hale Professor of Astronomy

and Planetary Science at Caltech.
 Kulkarni has been awarded for his ground-breaking discoveries on

millisecond pulsars, gamma-ray bursts, supernovae, and other transient
astronomical phenomena.
 The Shaw Prize consists of three annual prizes: Astronomy, Life Science
and Medicine, and Mathematical Sciences, each bearing a monetary
award of USD 1.2 million.
 Hong Kong-based film and television personality and philanthropist Run

Run Shaw (1907-2014) founded the Shaw Foundation Hong Kong and
The Sir Run Run Shaw Charitable Trust.

• ATD BEST Award 2024 : NTPC third rank globally

OTTplay
bank
Federation
Limited
Rajashekara

Vandanapu
Yulia

Ques : The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has launched a
campaign to inspire people to celebrate the athletes participating in
the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. What is the name of this
campaign?
अंतरामष्ट्रीय ओलंवपि सलर्नत (आईओसी) ने पेररस र्ें आगार्ी ओलंवपि खेलों र्ें भाग
लेने वाले एथलीटों िा जश्न र्नाने िे ललए लोगों िो प्रेररत िरने िे ललए एि
अलभयान शरू
ु किया है । इस अलभयान िा नार् क्या है ?
(a) Just Do It
(b) Bounce to the Victory
(c) Dream Crazy
(d) Let’s Move India
(e) Change the Game
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has launched the ‘Let’s

Move India’, an initiative to inspire people to celebrate the athletes
participating in the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.
 The move invites people from across the country to join the movement
through a digital challenge on social media.
 Young people can take part in a series of regional school initiatives to

coincide with Olympic Day on June 23. People are encouraged to recreate
their favourite athlete celebrations or create their own, aiming to inspire
and celebrate the Olympians heading to Paris 2024, who will be
representing their 1.4 billion compatriots from July 26.
 The IOC has joined forces with Abhinav Bindra, India’s first individual
Olympic gold medallist, and an IOC Athletes’ Commission member, and
together, they will extend invitations to schools across the nation to join
the movement, as part of the Olympic Values Education Programme.

Ques : What is the rank of India in Travel & Tourism Development
Index 2024?
यात्रा एवं पयमटन वविास सच
ू िांि 2024 र्ें भारत िा र्सथान क्या है ?
(a) 35th
(b) 36th
(c) 37th
(d) 38th
(e) 39th
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 India’s rank on the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism

Development Index 2024 has risen to 39th place, with global tourism
activities returning to pre-pandemic levels, the annual report showed.
 While the US topped the list, India is ranked highest in South Asia and
among the lower-middle-income economies, the WEF said.
 India was ranked 54th in the previously published index in 2021,

though changes made to the index parameters limit its comparability to
earlier years.
 After the US, Spain, Japan, France and Australia figure among the top
five in the 2024 list. Germany was ranked 6th, followed by the UK,
China, Italy and Switzerland in the top ten.
 The biennial index analysed the travel and tourism sectors of 119
countries around a range of factors and policies.
 The index, prepared in collaboration with the University of Surrey,

showed India is highly price-competitive (18th) and boasts competitive
Air Transport (26th) and Ground and Port (25th) infrastructure. Country’s
overall Travel and Tourism Development Index score is 2.1% below its
2019

• Young University Rankings 2024 : Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) in

Kottayam, Kerala, ranked 81(globally), Nanyang Technological University
(NTU), Singapore (topped)
Delhi (37th)
America(1st)
by Assets – 2024.
topped

Ques : Vaccines- R21/Matrix-M is related to which disease ?
टीके- R21/मैट्रिक्स-M ककस रोग से संबंधित है ?
(a) cholera
(b) smallpox
(c) tuberculosis
(d) malaria
(e) influenza
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII), has shipped its first batch of
malaria vaccines- R21/Matrix-M to Africa.
 The initial shipment will be sent to the Central African Republic

(CAR), followed by other African countries such as South Sudan and
Democratic Republic of Congo in the next coming days.
 total, 1,63,800 doses of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine have been

specifically allocated for the CAR region.
 Out of this, only 43,200 doses will be dispatched today from Serum
Institute of India’s facility.
 The vaccine received World Health Organization (WHO)

recommendation for use in children last year in October.
 In May 2024, The World Health Organization (WHO) prequalified the

second dengue vaccine developed by Japanese drugmaker Takeda
Pharmaceuticals.

About WHO :

 Headquarters : Geneva, Switzerland
 Director General : Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
 Parent Organisation : United Nations Economic and Social Council
 The WHO is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for
international public health.

Ques : Who launched new category of personal computers with AI
features?
AI सवु ििाओं के साथ पससनल कंप्यट
ू र की नई श्रेणी ककसने लॉन्च की?
(a) Google
(b) Apple
(c) Wipro
(d) Microsoft
(e) None of these
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 Microsoft introduced “Copilot+ PCs”, a new category of personal

computers (PCs) designed for Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities.
Copilot+ PCs are the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever built.
 This was developed in collaboration with manufacturers like Acer and

ASUSTek Computer.
 Copilot+ PCs will be available for purchase from 18th June 2024, priced
at USD 1,000.
About Microsoft :
• Founders – Bill Gates and Paul Allen
• Headquarters – Washington DC
• Chairman – Satya Nadella
• CEO – Satya Nadella
• President – Brad Smith

Ques : ______ Plans Launch of RuPay to Enhance Bilateral Ties
with India
_____ ने भारत के साथ द्विपक्षीय संबंिों को बढाने के ललए RuPay लॉन्च करने की
योजना बनाई है
(a) Malaysia / मलेशिया

(c) Bhutan / भट
ू ान
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 Maldives intends to launch India's RuPay service, reflecting the

strengthening of ties between the two nations.
 The specific launch date for the RuPay service has not yet been
disclosed.
 The upcoming launch of RuPay in Maldives is expected to enhance the

value of the Maldivian currency, the rufiyaa (MVR).
 In July 2023, the Government of India declared that Maldives was among
the 22 countries that were permitted by the Reserve Bank of India to
open Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVAs) as part of efforts to
promote bilateral trade in local currencies.
About RuPay :
 RuPay, developed by the National Payments Corporation of India

(NPCI), is India's first domestic card payment network.
 It is widely accepted at ATMs, point-of-sale (POS) devices, and e-

commerce platforms across India.
About Maldives :
 President : Mohamed Muizzu

 Capital : Male
 Currency : Maldivian rufiyaa
• Online insurance marketplace Policybazaar has introduced its 'Claim

India.

coverage.
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languages .
travel benefits
loans.
Way To Pay’
interest
Ques : RBI Increases Gold Reserves by ____ Tonnes in First Four Months of 2024
RBI ने 2024 के पहले चार महीनों में सोने का भंडार ____ टन बढाया
(a) 24
(b) 26
(c) 27
(d) 28
(e) 20
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) added 24 tonnes of gold to its stock
of reserves in 4 months from January to April, 2024 as a hedge against
volatility amid geopolitical tensions.
 This addition is nearly 1.5 times the volume added throughout the entire
year of 2023, which was 16 tonnes.
 Total Gold Reserves:As of April 26, 2024, the RBI held 827.69 tonnes
worth of gold as part of its foreign exchange reserves.
 This represents an increase from 803.6 tonnes held as of the end of

December.
 Gold's Share in Foreign Exchange Reserves:The share of gold in the

total foreign exchange reserves rose from 7.75% as of the end of
December 2023 to approximately 8.7% as of the end of April 2024.

Ques : Which Indian city leads in the latest Oxford Economics’
Global Cities Index?
निीनतम ऑक्सफोडस इकोनॉलमक्स के ग्लोबल लसटीज़ इंडक्
े स में कौन सा भारतीय
शहर अग्रणी है ?

ु
(e) Gurugram / गरू
ु ग्राम
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 Delhi has scored the 350th rank in the Oxford Economics’ Global Cities
Index, which has compared the world's 1000 largest cities on parameters
ranging from economics to human capital.
 The list of 1000 largest cities, spread across 163 different countries, also
feature several other Indian cities, including Bengaluru, Mumbai and
Chennai.
 New York ranks first on the index, followed by London, San Jose,
Tokyo, Paris, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Melbourne and
Zurich.
 In India, Bengaluru is ranked 411, Mumbai 427, Chennai 472, Kochi

521, Kolkata 528, Pune 534, Thrissur 550, Hyderabad 564 and
Kozhikode 580.
 Sultanpur, also in Uttar Pradesh, holds the lowest position among Indian
cities, coming in at the 1,000th spot.
 Ranked 578, Pakistan's Islamabad and Rawalpindi were the best

performing cities of the country.
 The index contains 27 indicators across five categories:
1. Economics(30%),
2. Human Capital(25%),
3. Quality of Life(25%),
4. Environment(10%),
5. and Governance (10%), which are aggregated to create an overall score for
each city.
• Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024 : India (39th), US topped

• Young University Rankings 2024 : Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) in
Kottayam, Kerala, ranked 81(globally), Nanyang Technological University
(NTU), Singapore (topped)
Delhi (37th)
America(1st)
by Assets – 2024.
topped


Ques : Which company has inaugurated a simulation centre of
excellence (CoE) for Airbus at its Bengaluru campus in May 2024?
मई 2024 में ककस कंपनी ने अपने बेंगलरु
ु पररसर में एयरबस के ललए उत्कृष्टता लसमु
लेशन केंद्र (सीओई) का उद्घाटन ककया है ?
(a) HCL / एचसीएल

(b) L&T Technology Services / एल एंड टी टे क्नोलॉजी सर्विसज
े
(c) Reliance Industries Limited / ररलायंस इंडस्ट्रीज शलशमटे ड
(d) Infosys Technologies / इंफोशसस टे क्नोलॉजीज
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 L&T Technology Services has inaugurated a simulation centre of

excellence (CoE) for Airbus at its Bengaluru campus.
 The CoE is designed to provide engineering support for Airbus aircraft

structural simulation activities across its business units in France,
Germany, the UK, and Spain.
 The CoE is equipped with simulation software, hardware, and

computational machinery.
 It aims to standardise processes across all Airbus European business

units and aircraft programmes, streamline efficiency, and enhance
productivity.

Ques : which company exported its first-ever consignment of 100
octane premium fuel ‘XP100’ to Sri Lanka?
ककस कंपनी ने श्रीलंका को 100 ऑक्टे न प्रीलमयम ईंिन ‘XP100’ की पहली खेप
ननयासत की?
(a) Hindustan Petroleum / दहंदस्ट्

ु तान पेरोशलयम
(b) Indian Oil Corporation / इंडडयन ऑयल कॉपोरे िन
(c) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation / तेल और प्राकृततक गैस तनगम
(d) Reliance Petroleum / ररलायंस पेरोशलयम
(e) Bharat Petroleum / भारत पेरोशलयम
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) exported its first-ever

consignment of 100 octane premium fuel, XP100 to Sri Lanka.
 The product is tailored for premium high-end vehicles.
About XP100 :
 The XP100 is domestically developed, leveraging IndianOil’s indigenous

Octamax Technology.
 Designed with anti-knock properties, it is engineered to enhance

engine performance, faster acceleration, smoother drivability and
improved fuel economy.
 The formulation is said to reduce engine deposits and emissions in high

compression ratio engines, optimising vehicle performance and longevity
while minimizing maintenance.
 It is also eco-friendly fuel with significantly reduced tailpipe emissions.

Ques : Which state has celebrated Saga Dawa festival recently?
हाल ही में ककस राज्य ने सागा दािा उत्सि मनाया है ?

(b) Sikkim / शसक्क्कम
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 Sikkim has celebrated Saga Dawa, a festival that falls annually on the
15th day of the fourth month of the Northern Buddhist Calendar.
 Saga Dawa is considered the most sacred Buddhist festival,

commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana (passing
away) of Buddha Shakyamuni.
 This day is also known as the ‘Triple Blessed Occasion’.
About Sikkim :
 Capital – Gangtok
 Chief Minister – Prem Singh Tamang
 Governor – Lakshman Prasad Acharya

Recent Festivals & Fairs :
• Koothandavar festival : Tamil Nadu

• Ethnic Mamani Festival – Ladakh
• Janakpurdham Cultural Festival – Nepal
• Chapchar Kut Festival – Mizoram
• Divya Kala Mela – Agartala, Tripura
• 11th International Puppet Festival : Chandigarh
• Tawi Festival : Jammu and Kashmir
• 36th National Book Fair : Hyderabad
• Startup Mahakumbh 2024 : New Delhi
• Vividdhta ka Amrit Mahotsav : Rashtrapati Bhavan
• Sammakka Saralamma Jathara : Mulugu district of Telangana
• National Dairy Mela and Agricultural Exhibition : Chaibasa, Jharkhand

Ques : The Reserve Bank of India has approved the appointment of
Pradeep Kumar Sinha as the Part-time Chairman of which bank?
भारतीय ररजिस बैंक ने ककस बैंक के अंशकाललक अध्यक्ष के रूप में प्रदीप कुमार लसन्हा
की ननयक्ु क्त को मंजूरी दे दी है ?
(a) South Indian Bank / साउथ इंडडयन बैंक

(b) Axis Bank / एक्क्सस बैंक
(d) HDFC Bank / एचडीएफसी बैंक
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 The Reserve Bank of India has granted its approval for the appointment
of Pradeep Kumar Sinha as the Part-time Chairman of ICICI Bank.
 Sinha is set to assume this role for a term of three years, starting from
July 1, 2024.
 Sinha will step into the position vacated by G. C. Chaturvedi, who is

due to retire as Non-Executive Part-time Chairman on June 30, 2024, at
the close of business hours.
 Sinha has been a Government Nominee Director in numerous major

Public Sector Undertakings like ONGC, IOCL, HPCL, BPCL, GAIL,
etc.

About Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI)
Bank :
 MD & CEO – Sandeep Bakhshi
 Tagline – Hum Hai Na Khayal Apka
• Rushabh Gandhi : MD & CEO of IndiaFirst Life Insurance

• Pradeep Natarajan : Whole Time Director on the Board of IDFC FIRST Bank
for three years
years.
(NHB)

Axis Capital

Ques : Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of _______.
क्लॉस श्िाब, संस्थापक और कायसकारी अध्यक्ष _______
(a) WHO
(b) UNDP
(c) WTO
(d) WEF
(e) None of these
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 WEF founder, executive chairman Klaus Schwab to step back from

current role.
 Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World

Economic Forum (WEF), will step back from his current role and
become chairman of the board of trustees by next January, the
organization said.
 The Geneva-based institution said in an emailed statement it was

undergoing a planned “governance evolution” from a founder-managed
organization to one where the president and the managing board assume
full executive responsibility.
 Schwab’s goal was to create a forum for policymakers and top corporate
executives to address major global issues and learn practices for
leadership and management.
 Founded by Schwab in 1971, the WEF is renowned for its annual

gatherings in Davos, Switzerland, where political and business leaders
convene to address major global issues and share leadership practices.

• John Slaven : Vice Chairman of the International Aluminium Institute (IAI)

• Mahesh Rajaraman : Chief Risk Officer (CRO) of Mahindra & Mahindra
Financial Services
• Dr. Bikramjit Chaudhuri : Chief of Measurement Science and Analytics in
Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC)
(SCBA)
Ltd.) New Delhi
Council
Energy (NISE)
(IVMA)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Commission
Limited (CCI).
Khatoon

Mohanty
Schopman)

Ques : Who has won the gold medal in the women’s 40kg category
at the IWF World Youth Championships?
मई 2024 में IWF विश्ि यि
ु ा चैंवपयनलशप में मट्रहलाओं के 40 ककग्रा िगस में स्िणस पद
क ककसने जीता है ?
(a) Mirabai Chanu

(b) Karnam Malleswari
(c) Kunjarani Devi
(d) Swati Singh
(e) Preetismita Bhoi
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 Indian weightlifter Preetismita Bhoi smashed the youth clean and jerk
world record in the women’s 40kg category to win a gold medal at the
IWF World Youth Championships here.
 The 15-year-old bettered the existing record of 75kg by 1kg.
 She lifted 57kg in snatch for a total effort of 133kg, finishing within 2kg
of the youth world standard on total on the opening day of the
competition.
SPORTS NEWS :
• In Para Athletics, India’s Sachin Sarjerao Khilari clinched the gold medal in
the men’s shot put at the World Para Athletics Championship in Kobe, Japan.
• Another Indian, Dharambir bagged the Bronze Medal in the Men’s Club

• Mariyappan Thangavelu clinched his maiden gold medal at the World Para
Athletics by leaping 1.88m in the men’s T63 high jump event.
Congress
World Cup 2024

Tokyo, Japan.

Ques : What are Krish and Bhoomi, which were in the news
recently?
हाल ही में चचास में रहे कृष और भलू म क्या हैं?
(a) AI
(b) Drone
(c) Aircraft
(d) Missile
(e) None of these
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 Doordarshan Kisan (DD KISAN) has become the first government TV

channel of the country to launch two AI anchors – AI Krish and AI
Bhoomi.
 The AI anchors can speak in fifty languages and read news 24 hours
and 365 days without getting tired.
 The viewers will be able to see these anchors in all the states of the
country.
 These AI anchors will provide necessary information about agricultural

research in the country and global level, trends in Krishi Mandis,
changes in the weather and information about government schemes.
 DD Kisan is the only TV channel in the country, which has been

established by the Government of India and dedicated to the farmers.
This channel was established on 26 May 2015.
 The objective of establishing DD Kisan Channel was to always keep the

farmers informed about the changes in weather, global and local markets
etc., so that farmers can make appropriate plans in advance and take right
decisions on time. DD Kisan Channel is meeting these standards for the
last 9 years.

Ques : Which former Pakistani cricket player has been appointed
as the brand ambassador of the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup
2024?
ककस पिू स पाककस्तानी किकेट खखलाडी को ICC परु
ु ष T20 किकेट विश्ि कप 2024 का
ब्ांड एंबेसडर ननयक्
(a) Shoaib Akhtar / िोएब अख्तर

(b) Wasim Akram / वसीम अकरम
(c) Imran Khan / इमरान खान
(d) Shoaib Malik / िोएब मशलक
(e) Shahid Afridi / िादहद अफरीदी
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed Pakistan’s

Shahid Afridi as the brand ambassador of the forthcoming 9th ICC
Men’s T20 World Cup.
 The tournament will be co-hosted by the West Indies and the United
States of America from 1 to 29 June 2024.
 Shahid Afridi joins Indian Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle of West Indies,
and Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt as brand ambassadors for the event.
 The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup start on 1 June, with the USA team
taking on Canada at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, the United
States of America. India will take on Pakistan on 9 June in New York.

About International Cricket Council (ICC) :
 Formation – 15 June 1909

 Headquarters – Dubai, UAE
 Chairman – Greg Barclay (New Zealand)
 Deputy Chairman – Imran Khwaja (Singapore)
 CEO – Geoff Allardice (Australia)
 General Manager – Wasim Khan
 Membership – 108 members
• Kareena Kapoor : UNICEF India as its new National Ambassador

• Mahendra Singh Dhoni : French carmaker Citroen made him as its brand
ambassador in India
• Valerie Adams : International Event Ambassador for the “16th edition of Tata
Consultancy Services’ (TCS) World 10K Bengaluru (Karnataka)”
• Neeraj Chopra : Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL)’s premium petrol
variant, ‘Speed’

Ques : International Day of the Markhor is observed every year on
which day?
अंतरासष्िीय माखोर ट्रदिस हर िषस ककस ट्रदन मनाया जाता है?
(a) 22 May
(b) 23 May
(c) 24 May
(d) 21 May
(e) 25 May
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has proclaimed May

24 as the International Day of the Markhor.
 Objective – To raise awareness and promote the conservation of this

iconic and ecologically significant species found across the mountainous
regions of Central and South Asia.
 The markhor (Capra falconeri) is an iconic and ecologically significant

species found across the mountainous regions of Central and South
Asia, including Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan
and Uzbekistan.
 The markhor was categorized as “near threatened” in 2014 and is on the

International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened
Species, and has been included in Appendix I to the Convention on
International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
since 1992.

Important days :

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• 23 May : World Turtle Day
• 23 May : Buddha Purnima (2586th birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha )

Ques : African Liberation Day is celebrated every year on which
day?
अफ़्रीकी मक्ु क्त ट्रदिस प्रत्येक िषस ककस ट्रदन मनाया जाता है ?
(a) 23 May
(b) 24 May
(c) 25 May
(d) 26 May
(e) 27 May
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 Africa Day, also known as African Liberation Day, is celebrated on May

25.
 The Day celebrates African unity, diversity and achievements across

the continent. It stressed the importance of unity among African nations
in achieving common goals and addressing shared challenges.
 Theme 2024 – Education Fit for the 21st Century
 It is also an annual commemoration of the founding of the Organization

of African Unity (OAU) on May 25, 1963.

Ques : which organization slapped penalties totalling Rs.11.90 crore on 19
entities and barred them from the securities market for up to five years for
indulging in a pump-and-dump scheme of shares in Superior Finlease Ltd?
किस संगठन ने सप ु ीरियि किनलीज लललिटे ड िें शेयिों िी पंप–एंड–
डंप योजना िें शालिल होने िे ललए 19 संस्थाओं पि िुल Rs.11.90 ििोड़ िा जुिााना ल
गाया औि उन्हें प्रतिभतू ि बाजाि से पांच साल िि िे ललए प्रतिबंधिि िि दिया?

(c) PFRDA / पीएफआरर्ीए
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 SEBI has slapped penalties totalling Rs. 11.90 crore on 19 entities and
also barred them from the securities market for up to five years for
indulging in a pump-and-dump scheme of shares in the matter of
Superior Finlease Ltd.
 The regulator-imposed fines in the range of Rs.10 lakh to Rs. 5 crore on

19 entities, including Rajneesh Kumar, Ashish P Shah and Kirtidan
K Gadhavi.
 Further, Sebi also barred 17 entities, including Kumar, Shah, and

Gadhavi from the securities markets for five years.
 In addition, the markets watchdog barred Jalaj Agrawal and Arvind

Shukla from the securities markets for three years.

About Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) :
 Founded – 12 April 1988

 Act – 1992
 Chairman – Madhabi Puri Buch
 Executive Director – G Ram Mohan Rao
 SEBI Set up – Uday Kotak committee
Recent Penalties imposed on Banks by RBI
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 10 lakh

on NABFINS Limited, a subsidiary of NABARD, for non-compliance with
certain rules.
• IDFC First Bank (Rs.1 crore) – for non-compliance with certain directions on
‘Loans and Advances – Statutory and Other Restrictions’.
• LIC Housing Finance (Rs. 7 lakh) – for non-compliance with certain
provisions of the Fair Practices Code
• Nashik’s Janalaxmi Cooperative Bank (59.90 lakh) – for non-compliance with
certain regulatory norms.
• Solapur Janata Sahakari Bank (28.30 lakh) – For sanctioning fresh loans
carrying risk weights of more than 100 per cent in FY22.
• Chikkamagaluru District Cooperative Central Bank, Karnataka (50,000
rupees) – for delay in reporting of frauds toh NABARD Rural Development
(NABARD)
• DCB Bank (63.6 lakh) – for non-compliance with certain directions related to
‘interest rate on advances’

Ques : Arti has been conferred with the Amal Clooney Women’s
Empowerment Award by the King of the United Kingdom, Charles III. She
is from which state of India?
18 य िदहला रि शा चालि ििी िो यन ू ा टे ड किंगडि िे िाजा चा सा ििीय
ािा अिल लन
ू ी िदहला सश ििि पिु स्िाि से स िातनि किया गया ह ह भा
िि िे किस िा य से ह?

(b) Gujarat / गज
ु रात
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 An 18-year-old woman E-rickshaw driver from the Bahraich district of

Uttar Pradesh, Arti has been conferred with the Amal Clooney
Women’s Empowerment Award by the King of the United Kingdom,
Charles III.
 Arti arrived at Buckingham Palace in a Pink E-rickshaw, which she

received under the Mission Shakti scheme of the UP government
 The Uttar Pradesh government launched Mission Shakti in 2020 to

empower the women of the state through safety, security, and self-
reliance.
 The scheme aims to provide a secure environment for women and

provide training and access to livelihood schemes so that they can change
their lives and become self-independent.

• Shaw Prize in Astronomy for 2024 : Srinivas R. Kulkarni (Indian-origin U.S.

scientist)
• International Booker Prize for fiction : German author Jenny Erpenbeck and
translator Michael Hofmann for “Kairos”
OTTplay
bank
Federation
Limited
Rajashekara

Vandanapu
Yulia

Ques : LinkedIn India, Satya Nadella, Others Fined INR _____ For
Breaching Beneficial Ownership Norms
ललं ड न ंडडया, सत्या नडेला, अन्य पि लाभिािी स् ालित् िानिं डों िे उ लंघन िे
ललए ____ रुपये िा जि
ु ााना लगाया गया
(a) 27 Lakhs
(b) 20 Lakhs
(c) 25 Lakhs
(d) 24 Lakhs
(e) 22 Lakhs
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has imposed fines to the

tune of INR 27 Lakh on LinkedIn India, the professional networking
platform owned by Microsoft, and its CEO Satya Nadella, along with
eight other individuals, for violating significant beneficial ownership
(SBO) norms under the Companies Act, 2013.
 The penalties were detailed in a 63-page order issued by the Registrar of

Companies (RoC) for the National Capital Territory of Delhi and
Haryana.
 The Registrar of Companies in its order stated that LinkedIn India and the
individuals breached the significant beneficial owner norms under the
Companies Act, 2013
 A penalty of INR 7 lakh has been imposed on LinkedIn India, with

INR 2 lakh each being slapped on Nadella and Roslansky, as per the
order
 Other individuals who have been fined include Keith Ranger Dolliver,
Benjamin Owen Orndorff, Michelle Katty Leung, Lisa Emiko Sato,
Ashutosh Gupta, Mark Leonard Nadres Legaspi, and Henry Chining
Fong.

Ques : Which country among the top five steel-producing nations,
to have seen a growth in production in April?
शी ा पााँच स्पाि उत्पािि िे शों िें से किस िे श िें अप्रल िें उत्पािन िें द्धि िे खी ग
ह?

(c) Bhutan / भट
ू ान
(e) Bangladesh / बांग्लादे श
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 According to the World Steel Association, India is the only country

amongst the world’s top five crude steel-producing countries to record
positive growth in production during April 2024.
 India, which is the second largest producer of crude steel in the world,
recorded a growth rate of 3.9 per cent in April 2024 as compared to
April 2023.
 According to World Steel Association data, the world's crude steel

production was 155.7 million tonnes in April 2024, a 5.0% decrease as
compared to April 2023.
 The world’s largest steel producer, China, recorded a decline of 7.2

per cent to 85.9 million tonnes in April. China has an excess steel-
producing capacity and relies on exports to keep its steel mills running.
 Recently, the United States of America has imposed duties on the

import of Chinese steel, which is one reason for the decline in Chinese
steel production.

 Japan, the third largest steel producer in the world, produced 7.1
million tonnes of steel, registering a 2.5 per cent decline.
 The fourth largest steel producer, the United States of America,

produced 6.7 million tonnes, registering a decline of 2.8 per cent.
 Russia, the fifth largest steel producer, registered a 5.7 per cent
decline to 6.2 million tonnes.
 World Steel Association, also known as World Steel, is an association of

the steel industry in the world. It is a non-profit organisation set up in
1967 as the International Iron and Steel Institute.
 Headquarters : Brussels, Belgium

Ques : Star player Dinesh Karthik has announced his retirement
from the Indian Premier League. Which team did he play for in IPL
2024?
स्टाि खखलाड़ी दिनेश िातिाि ने ंडडयन प्रीलियि लीग से संन्यास िी घो ा िि िी ह.
पीएल 2024 िें उन्होंने किस टीि िे ललए खेला?
(a) Chennai Super Kings

(b) Royal Challengers Bengaluru
(c) Mumbi Indians
(d) Kolkata Knight Riders
(e) Delhi Capitals
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 Indian wicketkeeper and Royal Challengers Bengaluru star player

Dinesh Karthik has announced his retirement from the Indian
Premier League.
 The veteran wicket-keeper batter was given a guard of honour by RCB

players.
 Dinesh Karthik, an accomplished Indian cricketer, debuted

internationally in 2004 and has played over 300 T20 matches.
 Karthik served as captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders between 2018

& 2020 and has also been a commentator for Sky Sports.

• Midfielder Toni Kroos (Germany) : international football


Ques : According to the data released by the RBI, As of December
2022, unclaimed balances across various accounts reached ______
िबी ािा जािी ंिड़ों िे अनस
ु ाि, दिसंबि 2022 िि, द्ध लभन्न खािों िें िा ा
न किया गया शे ______ िि पहुंच गया
(a) Rs 39,900 crore

(b) Rs 38,900 crore
(c) Rs 39,700 crore
(d) Rs 39,500 crore
(e) Rs 39,000 crore
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 According to the data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), As

of December 2022, unclaimed balances across various accounts,
including current, savings, and fixed deposits (FDs), reached Rs 39,900
crore, marking a substantial increase from Rs 18,379 crore recorded in
December 2019.
 Both public and private sector banks are grappling with the issue of
unclaimed deposits
 By March 2023, unclaimed monies held solely by these banks amounted

to Rs 42,270 crore, despite concerted efforts through technological
initiatives and public awareness campaigns.
 Public sector banks hold the majority share of unclaimed deposits at Rs

33,303 crore, representing 83% of the total unclaimed funds as of
December 2022.
 State Bank of India (SBI) holds Rs 8,069 crore across 2.16 crore
unclaimed accounts.

 Similarly, Punjab National Bank (PNB) has seen its unclaimed deposits
surge almost fivefold from 2019, reaching Rs 5,298 crore.
 Among private banks, ICICI Bank holds 31.8 lakh

accounts amounting to Rs 1,074 crore in unclaimed deposits,
while HDFC Bank's unclaimed deposits have doubled since 2019,
reaching Rs. 447 crore.
 To tackle this, RBI also launched an online portal UDGAM (Unclaimed

Deposits-Gateway to Access Information) last year to help users search
for unclaimed deposits across multiple banks in a centralised manner.
 As of March 2024, 30 banks are part of UDGAM, hosting information on

unclaimed money.
 RBI has also instructed banks to undertake regular reviews of large

unclaimed amounts and reach out to such customers.

Ques : Saurabh H Mehta has introduced the world’s first fully
biodegradable pen. What is the name of this pen?
सौिभ एच िेहिा ने ितु नया िा पहला पिू ी ििह से बायोडडग्रेडब
े ल पेन पेश किया ह स
पेन िा नाि या ह?
(a) BAMBOO
(b) NOTE
(c) ECO PEN
(d) EV PEN
(e) None of the above
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 World’s first 100% biodegradable pen launches in India
 Saurabh H Mehta from New Delhi has introduced the world’s first fully
biodegradable pen, named the NOTE pen (No Offence to Earth).
 The pen features a recycled paper refill, and non-toxic ink, and comes in
options of metal, paper, or bamboo exteriors.
 This innovation aims to reduce plastic waste, a significant issue as over

50 billion ballpoint pens are discarded annually.

Ques : In May 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a Rs
3.10 lakh penalty on which company for rule violations?
ि 2024 िें , भाििीय रिज ा बि (RBI) ने तनयि उ लंघन िे ललए किस िंपनी पि 3
.10 लाख रुपये िा जुिााना लगाया?
(a) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance / बजाज आसलयांज जनरल इंश्योरें स

(b) Hero Fincorp Ltd / हीरो फफनकॉपड सलसमटे र्
(c) Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance / कोटक महहंद्रा लाइफ इंश्योरें स
(d) Life Insurance Corporation of India / भारतीय जीवन बीमा ननगम
(e) Universal Sompo General Insurance / यनू नवसडल सोम्पो जनरल इंश्योरें स
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed Rs 3.10 lakh penalty on
Hero Fincorp Ltd for rule violations.
 The penalty was imposed for non-compliance with certain provisions of

the ‘Non-Banking Financial Company – Systemically Important Non-
Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve
Bank) Directions, 2016’ issued by RBI.
 Hero Fincorp did not convey the terms and conditions of loans in
writing to the borrowers in the vernacular language understood by
them.
 This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not

intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement
entered into by the company with its customers.

 This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI
under the provisions of section 58B of the Reserve Bank of India Act,
1934.
About RBI :

 Governor : Shaktikanta Das
 Deputy governors : M.D.Patra; M Rajeshwar Rao; J Swaminathan and T
Rabi Sankar

Ques : Which state has the maximum population of Gangetic river
dolphins in India?
भािि िें गंगा निी डॉ ़िन िी स ााधिि बािी किस िा य िें ह?

Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 According to a recent report by the Wildlife Institute of India, there are

more than 4000 dolphins in the Gangetic River basin.
 Out of the 4000 river dolphins found in the Ganga River and its
tributaries, more than 2000 are found in Uttar Pradesh alone.
 In Uttar Pradesh, the dolphins are mainly found in the Chambal River.
 Ganges river dolphin also known as blind dolphin, Ganges susu or

Hihu’s scientific name is Platanista gangetica.
 Historically, the Gangetic dolphin was found in the Ganga-Brahmaputra-

Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems.
 Within India, it is mainly found in the mainstream of the Ganga River

and its tributaries, Ghaghra, Kosi, Gandak, Chambal, Rupnarayan,
and Yamuna.

 The Gangetic dolphins are blind and can only live in freshwater. They
are frequently found either alone or in small groups. Dolphins
are mammals, not fish. They cannot breathe in water, so they have to
surface every 30-120 seconds to breathe.
There was a major decline in the population of the Gangetic dolphins due
to various factors. Some of the important factors are:
 Unintentional killing through entanglement in fishing gear.

 Poaching for dolphins for use of its oil for medicinal purposes.
 Destruction of its habitat due to development projects like the
construction of barrages, high dams and embankments, pollution
(industrial waste and pesticides, municipal sewage discharge and noise
from vessel traffic).
Some of the important steps taken by Government are as follows:
 Gangetic river dolphin is listed in Schedule –I of the Wild Life

(Protection) Act, 1972 which provides the highest degree of legal
protection.
 Gangetic river dolphin was declared the National Aquatic Animal of

India on 18 May 2010 by the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest.
 Vikramshila Dolphin Sanctuary in Bhagalpur, Bihar, has been set up to

protect the species.
 A comprehensive action plan (2022-2047) has been developed to ensure
the well-being of river dolphins and aquatic habitats.
 The Uttar Pradesh government has declared a Dolphin Sanctuary area

in the Chambal Sanctuary.
 The Prime Minister has announced Project Dolphin in 2019 under the
Arth Ganga part of the Namami Ganga Project.
 The aim is to double the population of Dolphins by 2030.

About Wildlife Institute of India :
 The Wildlife Institute of India was established in 1982 as an autonomous

institute under the Union Ministry of Forest and Climate Change.
 The Institute was set up to train government and non-government

personnel, conduct research, and advise on matters of conservation and
management of wildlife resources. It mainly conducts research on
wildlife and its management across the country.
 The current director of Wildlife Institute of India is Virendra Tiwari.
 Headquarters: Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Ques : Which country has been given the name Remal Cyclone?
िे िल चक्र ाि िा नाि किस िे श ने दिया गया ह?
(a) Malaysia / मलेसशया

(d) Mauritius / मॉरीशस
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning

that a low depression in Bay Bengal has developed into a severe
cyclonic storm Remal.
 Cyclone Remal is the first cyclone of the season to develop in the Bay of
Bengal region. The name Remal has been given by Oman which means
sand in Arabic.
 The Remal cyclone is expected to have a wind speed of 100-120 km per

hour, bringing heavy rain and thundershowers in parts of West Bengal
and Bangladesh.
 Tropical cyclones are quite common in India during the months of May-
June and October-November.

Ques : Who has been elected the chairman of the National
Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED)?
भाििीय िाष्ट्रीय िद्ध सहिािी द्ध प न िहासंघ (NAFED) िा अध्यक्ष किसे चन
ु ा
गया ह?
(a) Smita Sarangi / स्स्मता सारं गी

(b) Jetha Ahir / जेठा अहीर
(c) Indra Mani Pandey / इंद्र मणि पांर्े
(e) Rakesh Mohan / राकेश मोहन
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 Shehra BJP MLA Jetha Ahir has been elected uncontested as the
chairman of the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing
Federation of India (NAFED).
 Ahir was elected unopposed by the board comprising 21 directors, of

which two are from Gujarat, including Kundariya.
 Ahir is also the chairman of Panchmahal’s Pancharmrut Dairy as well

as the Panchmahal District Cooperative (PDC) Bank.

About National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India
(NAFED) :
 The National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India

(NAFED) is an organisation of marketing cooperatives for agricultural
produce.
 It was established on October 2 1958 under the Multi State Cooperative

Societies Act. It was set up with the aim of promoting co-operative
marketing of agricultural produce that would benefit farmers.
 NAFED has its headquarters in New Delhi with regional offices in Delhi,
Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. It also operates 28 zonal offices in
capitals of states and other crucial cities.
 The NAFED is part of “Operation Greens” where price stabilization

measures are implemented in order to increase farmers’ income by 2022.
 It works in tandem with the Food Corporation of India (FCI) in playing a

lead role in purchasing oilseeds, pulses under the Price Support Scheme
(PSS). The PSS in turn is also a scheme under the PM-AASHA scheme.
 Klaus Schwab : chairman of the board of trustees of WEF

Financial Services
(SCBA)
Ltd.) New Delhi

Council
Energy (NISE)
(IVMA)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Commission
Limited (CCI).
Khatoon
Mohanty
Schopman)

Ques : World Football Day is observed on which day?
द्ध श् िुटबॉल दि स किस दिन िनाया जािा ह?
(a) 23 May
(b) 24 May
(c) 25 May
(d) 26 May
(e) 27 May
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the first international football

tournament in history with the representation of all regions, which took
place on May 25, 1924, during the summer Olympic games held in
Paris.
 In recognition of this milestone, on May 7, 2024, the General Assembly

passed Resolution A/RES/78/281 proclaiming May 25 as World
Football Day.
 The resolution acknowledges “the global reach of football and its impact
in various spheres, including commerce, peace and diplomacy, and
recognizing that football creates a space for cooperation.”
Important days :


Climate Solution )
Change )
and Research”)
Day
Plan)
• 24 May : International Day of the Markhor
• 25 May : African Liberation Day

Static Banking Awareness Terms Recently in News :
Ques : What is a Liquidity Adjustment Facility?
 A liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) is a tool used in monetary policy,

mainly by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which enables banks
to borrow money through repurchase agreements (reposals) or banks
to lend to the RBI using reverse repo contracts.
 It was introduced as a part of the outcome of the Narasimham

Committee on Banking Sector Reforms of 1998.
Ques : What are Unclaimed Deposits?
 Balances in savings / current accounts which are not operated for 10

years, or term deposits not claimed within 10 years from date of
maturity are classified as “Unclaimed Deposits”.
 These amounts are transferred by banks to the “Depositor Education

and Awareness” (DEA) Fund maintained by the Reserve Bank of
India.
 The depositors are, however, still entitled to claim the deposits at a later
date from the bank(s) where such deposits were held along with interest,
as applicable.
 However, despite public awareness campaigns undertaken by banks as

well as RBI from time to time, the amount of Unclaimed Deposit is
showing an increasing trend.

Ques : What is meant by merchant acquirer?
 A merchant acquirer, also known as an acquirer or acquiring/merchant

bank, is a financial institution authorized by major card networks such
as Mastercard or Visa to process credit and debit card transactions
for merchants.
 This bank plays a crucial role in the payment processing system, handling
the acceptance and settlement of card transactions on behalf of the
merchants.
About Policybazaar :
 Founded : July 2008

 Headquarters : Gurgaon, Haryana, India
 Founders : Yashish Dahiya, Alok Bansal, Avaneesh Nirjar
 Policybazaar is an Indian insurance aggregator and multinational financial
technology company.
 Policybazaar is the flagship subsidiary of PB Fintech Limited., which also
owns the credit product aggregator Paisabazaar.
About SEBI :
 Established: 12 April 1988 as an executive body and was given statutory

powers on 30 January 1992 through the SEBI Act, 1992
 Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
 Chairman: Madhabi Puri Buch
 SEBI is the regulatory body for securities and commodity markets in
India under the ownership of the Ministry of Finance, GoI.

Ques : When is Nippon Life Insurance Company established ?
निप्पॉि लाइफ इंश्योरें स कंपिी की स्थापिा कब हुई?
(a) 1885
(b) 1865
(c) 1889
(d) 1845
(e) 1850
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
About Nippon Life Insurance Company :
 HQ : Osaka, Japan
 Chairman : Yoshinobu Tsutsui
 CEO : Hiroshi Shimizu
Recently in news :
 Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited (NAM India) has

announced the launch of the sonic identity ‘The Sound of Freedom’, a
powerful soundscape symbolising financial freedom.
 NIMF has become the first asset management company (AMC) in

India to launch its own brand sound.
 The new musical logo of NIMF ‘MOGOSCAPE’, captures the core

values, emotions, and persona of the organisation.

• Maldives intends to launch India's RuPay service, reflecting the strengthening

of ties between the two nations.
India.
coverage.

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languages .
travel benefits
loans.
Way To Pay’
interest

Ques : ______ likely to launch portal to unify insurance claim
process.
_____ बीमा दावा प्रक्रिया को एकीकृत करिे के ललए पोर्ट ल लॉन्च कर सकती है

(c) Government / सरकार
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 The government is likely to launch the National Health Claim

Exchange (NHCX) — a single portal to submit and process health
insurance claims across hospitals in the country — in the next two-
three months.
 For consumers, this would mean shorter wait times, faster pre-
authorisation and discharge approvals from insurance companies, and
reduced cost of premiums.
 Currently, insurance companies have separate portals, making it

cumbersome and time-consuming for hospitals, patients, and other
stakeholders to process health insurance claims.
 The platform is developed by the National Health Authority (NHA), in

collaboration with the Insurance Regulatory and Development
Authority of India (Irdai), to ensure interoperability and faster
processing of health insurance claims.
 The NHA and Irdai last year joined hands to operationalise the NHCX.

 The Irdai, through a circular in June 2023, had advised all insurers and
providers to onboard the NHCX.
 Close to 50 insurance companies, nearly 250 major private hospitals,

and other stakeholders have been holding meetings and participating in
workshops jointly conducted by NHA and Irdai for full integration of
the health insurance companies with NHCX.
Recently launched Apps/portals:
• 'Swiggy Pawlice' initiative for finding missing pets : Swiggy

• ‘Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan and Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan’ (PM-SURAJ)
: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
• ‘Know Your Candidate’ (KYC) Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar
• Bhasha-Net Portal : National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) and Ministry
of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
• Sankalan : Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
• Saksham App : Election Commission
• citizens' vigil App : Election Commission

Ques : Dipa Karmakar scripted history clinching India’s first-ever
gold medal at the Asian Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
She is related to which sport?
दीपा करमाकर िे उज्बेक्रकस्ताि के ताशकंद में एलशयाई चैंपपयिलशप में भारत के ललए
पहला स्वर्ट पदक जीतकर इनतहास रचा। वह क्रकस खेल से संबंधित है ?
(a) Gymnastic / जिमनाजटिक

(c) Shooting / शटू ििंग
(d) Wushu / वश
ु ु
(e) Archery / तीरिं दािी
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 Dipa Karmakar of Agartala, Tripura scripted her name in the history

books after she clinched India's first-ever gold medal at the Asian
Championships.
 With an impressive total score of 13.566 in the women's vault final,

Dipa took home a historic gold medal while South Korea's Kim Son
Hyang secured silver and her compatriot Jyo Kyong Byal bagged the
bronze.
 This is the first time that an Indian gymnast won a gold medal in any
event at the Asian Championships.
 She also became the first Indian to ever win a gold medal at an
international gymnastics competition when she won the women's vault
gold medal at the 2018 FIG World Cup in Mersin, Turkey.

 She has won the Padma Shri, fourth highest Indian national honour in
2017.
SPORTS NEWS :
• Indian weightlifter Preetismita Bhoi smashed the youth clean and jerk world
record in the women’s 40kg category to win a gold medal at the IWF World
Youth Championships here.
Congress
World Cup 2024

Tokyo, Japan.

Ques : How many times have the Kolkata Knight Riders won the
Indian Premier League titles?
कोलकाता िाइर् राइडसट िे क्रकतिी बार इंडडयि प्रीलमयर लीग का खखताब जीता है?
(a) 2 times
(b) 3 times
(c) 4 times
(d) 5 times
(e) 6 times
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) cricket team won their third Indian
Premier League (IPL) title by beating Sunriser Hyderabad (SRH) in
the final of the 17th IPL.
 The final was played at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai,

Tamil Nadu.
 They defeated the Sunrisers by eight wickets to lift the trophy for the
third time.
 Player of the Match : Mitchel Starc of KKR.

Some important awards and winner amount of the IPL 2024 are as follows
:
 Winner (Rs. 20 crore) – Kolkata Knight Riders

 Runner Up (Rs. 12.5 crore) – Sunrisers Hyderabad
 Orange Cap (Rs. 10 Lakh) – Virat Kohli (RCB) for scoring the most
runs in the season; he scored 741 runs in 15 matches.
 Purple Cap (Rs. 10 Lakh) – Harshal Patel (PBKS) for taking the most
wickets in the season. In the 14 matches, he took 24 wickets.
 Emerging Player of the Season (Rs. 10 Lakh) – Nitish Kumar Reddy
of Sunrisers Hyderabad.
 Most Valuable Player (Rs. 10 Lakh) – Sunil Narine (KKR)
 Most Sixes Award (Rs. 10 Lakh) – Abhishek Sharma (SRH)
 Most Fours Award (Rs. 10 Lakh) – Travis Head (SRH)
 Best Strike Rate Award (Rs. 10 Lakh) – Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC)
 Catch of the Season (Rs. 10 Lakh) – Ramandeep Singh (KKR)
 Fair Play Award (Rs. 10 Lakh) – Sunrisers Hyderabad

Ques : BharatPe and ____ Resolve Long-Standing Trademark
Dispute Over 'Pe' Suffix
भारतपे और ____ िे 'पे' प्रत्यय पर लंबे समय से चले आ रहे ट्रे डमाकट पववाद को
सल
ु झाया
(a) Phonepe
(b) Paytm
(d) BharatPe
(e) None of these
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 BharatPe Group and PhonePe Group have amicably settled all long-
standing legal disputes related to the use of the trademark with the suffix
'Pe'.
 The fintechs have been engaged in a legal dispute across multiple courts
for the past 5 years.
 Further, both entities will undertake other necessary steps to comply with
the obligations under the settlement agreement in respect of all cases
before the Delhi and Bombay High Courts.
Background on BharatPe:
 BharatPe, a brand name of Resilient Innovations, was established

in 2018.
 It introduced India’s first UPI interoperable QR code for zero MDR

payment acceptance service.
 BharatPe also operates the card acceptance terminal called BharatPe

Swipe and has 1.3 crore registered merchants across over 450 cities.

Background on PhonePe Group:
 PhonePe Group's digital payments app, PhonePe, was launched in August

2016.
 The platform boasts 53.5 crore registered users and a digital payments
acceptance network of 3.9 crore merchants.
About BharatPe :
 Founded : 2018
 Headquarters : New Delhi, India
 Chairman : Rajnish Kumar
 CEO : Nalin Negi
 BharatPe is an Indian fintech company that sells digital payment and financial
services to small merchants and Grocery stores.
About Phonepe :
 Headquarters : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

 Founder and CEO : Sameer Nigam

Ques : Who is the first Indian to win the Best Actress award at the
Cannes Film Festival?
कान्स क्रफल्म महोत्सव में सवटश्रेष्ठ अलभिेत्री का परु स्कार जीतिे वाली पहली भारतीय
कौि हैं?
(a) Samyuktha Hegde / सिंयक्

ु ता हे गडे
(b) Anusya Sengupta / अनट
ु या सेनगुप्ता
(c) Meenakshi Anoop / मीनाक्षी अनप
ू
(d) Anikha Surendran / अननखा सरु ें द्रन
(e) None of these / इनमें से कोई नह िं
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 Chidanand Naik and Anasuya Sengupta created history at the 77th

Cannes Film Festival, which is being held in Cannes, France.
 Chidanand Naik's film ‘Sunflowers Were the First to Know’ won the
La Cinef Award for Best Short Film, while Anasuya Sengupta became
the first Indian to win the Best Actress award for her film Shameless.
 The Cannes Film Festival, first held in 1946, is now considered one of
the most prestigious film festivals in the world.
 Chidanand Naik's short film ‘Sunflowers Were the First to Know’ won
the La Cinef Award for Best Short at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.
Chidanand Naik made the film a part of his coursework at the Film and
Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune.
 Actress Anasuya Sengupta created history at the Cannes Film Festival

by winning the Best Actress award in the Un Certain Regard segment.
She became the first Indian to win the Best Actress award in any
category at the Cannes Film Festival.

 Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia made history by winning the country’s
first ever Grand Prix Award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.
 Her Malayalam-Hindi film “All We Imagine As Light” stars Kani

Kusruti and Divya Prabha as nurses working in Mumbai. The movie also
stars Chhaya Kadam and Hridhu Haroon.
 The Grand Prix is the festival’s second-highest honour after the Palme
d’Or which went to Sean Baker’s Anora.
 After Shaji Karun’s Swaham, which competed for the Palme d’Or at the
1994 Cannes, Kapadia’s film was the first Indian title in 30 years to be
selected for the prestigious Competition section. Kapadia is also the first
Indian woman to be nomination in the category.
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Ques : Gitanas Nauseda was elected as the president of which
country?
गीतािास िौसेदा को क्रकस दे श का राष्ट्रपनत चि
ु ा गया?
(a) Latvia
(b) Luxembourg
(c) Estonia
(d) Slovakia
(e) Lithuania
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has won re-election, securing

about 75% of the vote against PM Ingrida Simonyte.
 This marks the second presidential victory over Simonyte, having

previously defeated her in 2019 with 66% of the votes.
 Lithuania is a country in the Baltic region of Europe.
About Lithuania
 Capital: Vilnius
 Official language: Lithuanian
 Prime minister: Ingrida Šimonytė
 President: Gitanas Nausėda

• President of Taiwan : Lai Ching-te

• Prime Minister of Singapore : Lawrence Wong
Suminwa Tuluka
• President of Finland - Alexander Stubb
• President of Hungary - Tamas Sulyok

Ques : In May 2024, The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a
penalty of Rs.1 crore on which bank for non-compliance with
certain directions on ‘Loans and Advances – Statutory and Other
Restrictions’?
मई 2024 में , भारतीय ररज़वट बैंक िे ‘ऋर् और अधिम –
वैिानिक और अन्य प्रनतबंि‘ पर कुछ निदे शों का पालि ि करिे के ललए क्रकस बैंक
पर Rs. 1 करोड़ का जम
ु ाटिा लगाया है ?
(a) South Indian Bank / साउथ इिंडर्यन बैंक

(b) Axis Bank / एजक्सस बैंक
(d) HDFC Bank / एचर्ीएफसी बैंक
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs. 1 crore on

ICICI Bank for non-compliance with certain directions on ‘Loans and
Advances – Statutory and Other Restrictions’.
 The statutory inspection of the bank for FY22 revealed that the bank had
sanctioned term loans to certain entities in lieu of or to substitute
budgetary resources envisaged for certain projects, and without
undertaking due diligence on the viability and bankability of the projects
to ensure that revenue streams from the projects were sufficient to take
care of the debt servicing obligations.

 The regulator also fined Yes Bank Rs. 91 lakh, for violation of certain
norms on ‘Customer Service in Banks’, and ‘Un-authorised Operation of
lnternal/Office.
 The bank inspection for FY22 showed that the private sector lender had
levied charges for non-maintenance of minimum balance in certain
savings accounts having insufficient/zero balance and had opened and
operated certain internal accounts in the name of its customers for
unauthorised purposes like parking funds and routing customer
transactions.
Recent Penalties imposed on Banks by RBI
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed Rs 3.10 lakh penalty on Hero
Fincorp Ltd for rule violations.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 10 lakh
on NABFINS Limited, a subsidiary of NABARD, for non-compliance with
certain rules.
• IDFC First Bank (Rs.1 crore) – for non-compliance with certain directions on
‘Loans and Advances – Statutory and Other Restrictions’.
• LIC Housing Finance (Rs. 7 lakh) – for non-compliance with certain
provisions of the Fair Practices Code
• Nashik’s Janalaxmi Cooperative Bank (59.90 lakh) – for non-compliance with
certain regulatory norms.
• Solapur Janata Sahakari Bank (28.30 lakh) – For sanctioning fresh loans
carrying risk weights of more than 100 per cent in FY22.
• Chikkamagaluru District Cooperative Central Bank, Karnataka (50,000
rupees) – for delay in reporting of frauds toh NABARD Rural Development
(NABARD)
• DCB Bank (63.6 lakh) – for non-compliance with certain directions related to
‘interest rate on advances’

Ques : Who has been appointed as the Commandant in National
Defence Academy?
राष्ट्रीय रक्षा अकादमी में कमांडेंर् के रूप में क्रकसे नियक्
ु त क्रकया गया है ?
(a) Anish Dayal Singh / अनीश दयाल ससिंह

(b) Sujoy Lal Thaosen / सि
ु ॉय लाल थाउसेन
(c) Vineet McCarty / ववनीत मैक्कािी
(d) Gurcharan Singh / गुरचरण ससिंह
(e) Subodh Kumar Jaiswal / सब
ु ोध कुमार िायसवाल
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh assumed the appointment of

Commandant, National Defence Academy from Vice Admiral Ajay
Kocchar in Pune.
 An alumnus of the National Defence Academy (Khadakwasla), he was

commissioned into the Indian Navy on 1st July 1990.
 Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh has held several appointments, both afloat
and ashore. As a specialist in Gunnery and Missiles, he has served
onboard Indian Naval Ships Ranjit and Prahar.
Recent Defence related appointments :
• Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla : Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy

• IPS Officer Idashisha Nongrang : first woman Director General of Police
(DGP) of Meghalaya state
• Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi : Chief of the Naval Staff

• Jagjit Pavadia : Re-elected to International Narcotics Control Board
• IPS officer Love Kumar : Inspector General in SPG (Special Protection
Group)
• S Rajeev : Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission
(CVC)
• Daljit Singh Chaudhary : Director General (DG) of the National Security
Guard (NSG)
• Lieutenant General JS Sidana : 33rd Director General of the Department of
Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (DGEME) and Senior Colonel
Commandant of the EME Corps
• Anurag Agarwal : Head of Parliament security
• Sadanand Vasant Date : Director General of the National Investigation
Agency (NIA)
• Rajeev Kumar : Director General of the Bureau of Police Research and
Development (BPR&D)

Ques : Who has been appointed as Chairperson of the Equestrian
Federation of India’s Ad-Hoc Administrative Committee?
इक्वेस्ट्स्ट्रयि फेडरे शि ऑफ इंडडया की तदथट प्रशासनिक सलमनत के अध्यक्ष के रूप में
क्रकसे नियक्
ु त क्रकया गया है ?
(a) Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde / िजटिस शरद अरवविंद बोबडे

(b) Justice Najmi Waziri / िजटिस निमी वजीर
(c) Justice Uday Lalit / िजटिस उदय लसलत
(d) Justice N. V. Ramana / िजटिस एन वी रमना
(e) Justice Ranjan Gogoi / िजटिस रिं िन गोगोई
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 Justice Najmi Waziri appointed as Chairperson of Equestrian

Federation Of India’s Ad-Hoc Administrative Committee
 The Delhi High Court has appointed its retired judge, Justice Najmi
Waziri as the Chairperson of ad-hoc Administrative Committee
constituted to supervise the administration of the Equestrian Federation of
India (EFI).
 Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju also directed that the committee will also
comprise of former Chief Election Commissioner of India Dr SY
Quraishi as the observer.
 Justice Waziri, famously known as the “green judge” of Delhi for his
efforts to enrich the greenery of the national capital by asking litigants to
plant 3.7 lakh trees in several cases, demitted office last July.

Ques : Cyber Security Conclave was organized in which city to
strengthen cyber security?
साइबर सरु क्षा को मजबत
ू करिे के ललए साइबर सरु क्षा कॉन्क्लेव का आयोजि क्रकस श
हर में क्रकया गया?

ु
(b) New Delhi / नई टदल्ल
(d) Kumarakom / कुमारकोम
(e) Thiruvananthapuram / नतरुवनिंतपरु म
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 Cyber Security Conclave was organized in the country’s capital New

Delhi.
 During this conclave, important strategies for cyber security were

discussed. It was organized with joint efforts by CSC and United Service
Institution.
 During this, MoU was signed between CSC and USI to strengthen cyber
security.
 As cyber security has become a serious and sensitive matter, cyber threats
are increasing rapidly across the world, with the number of data breaches
increasing every year.
 Cases of cyber security breaches by IT service providers are increasing

every day. In such a situation, it has become necessary for companies to
maintain a strong cybersecurity framework to retain their customers.

Ques : National Memorial Day is observed every year on last
________ of the month of May.
राष्ट्रीय स्मनृ त ददवस हर साल मई महीिे के आखखरी ________ को मिाया जाता है ।
(a) Sunday
(b) Monday
(c) Tuesday
(d) Wednesday
(e) Thursday
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 National Memorial Day is observed every year on last Monday of the

month of May. This year, National Memorial Day falls on May 27.
 National Memorial Day is dedicated to the lives and glory of those

military personnel who lost their lives in protecting the country.
 During the Civil War, women began the pattern of decorating the graves
of the fallen warriors.
 Three years after the war finished, on May 5, 1868, the leader of the
Grand Army of the Republic (GAR); a group of Union veterans declared
that annually, a day must be dedicated to the fallen fighters.
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Ques : What is BHIM Aadhaar Pay ?
 BHIM Aadhaar Pay was launched by the Government of India (GoI)

on April 14, 2017, as a merchant-based mobile application for accepting
payments from customers.
 The BHIM Aadhaar Pay service is currently available only in India and
operates 24x7 through merchants.
 NPCI does not charge any fees to merchants or customers for transactions
made on BHIM Aadhaar Pay.
 BHIM Aadhaar Pay functions only with banks that are live on the BHIM
Aadhaar Pay service.
 For AEPS transactions and BHIM Aadhaar pay banks have put a
standardised limit of 5 cash withdrawal per month.
 There is a cap of INR 50,000 on total transactions per month for

everyone.
 The maximum withdrawal limit for AEPS cash withdrawals is 10,000 per
transaction.
 While some banks may allow transactions totaling up to INR 50,000 in a

day, the limit of Rs. 10,000 per AEPS cash withdrawal ensures
uniformity and security across different banks.

Ques : What are NPAs ?
 NPA expands to non-performing assets (NPA). Reserve Bank of India

defines Non Performing Assets in India as any advance or loan that is
overdue for more than 90 days.
 Asset means anything that is owned. For banks, a loan is an asset because
the interest we pay on these loans is one of the most significant sources of
income for the bank.
 When customers, retail or corporates, are not able to pay the interest, the
asset becomes ‘non-performing’ for the bank because it is not earning
anything for the bank. Therefore, RBI has defined NPAs as assets that
stop generating income for them.
 When the ratio of NPAs in a bank's loan portfolio rises, its income and
profitability fall, its capacity to lend falls, and the possibility of loan
defaults and write-offs rise.
 To address this issue, the government and the Reserve Bank of India have
introduced various policies and methods to manage and reduce the
amount of non-performing assets (NPAs) in the banking sector.
About HDFC Bank Limited :

 MD & CEO : Sashidhar Jagdishan
 Tagline : We Understand Your World

Ques : When is IRDAI established ?
IRDAI की स्थापना कब हुई?
(a) 1995
(b) 1985
(c) 1999
(d) 1956
(e) 1946
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
About IRDAI :
 HQ : Hyderabad
 Chairman : Debasish Panda
Recently in news :
 The new corporate governance guidelines of the Insurance Regulatory

and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) have reduced the
engagement period of statutory auditors with insurance companies.
 Audit firms now have a four-year term for joint statutory audits,
followed by a mandatory three-year cooling period.
 Previously, audit firms could serve up to ten years, but the new rules
ensure a fresh review of financial statements every four years to
enhance audit quality and to reduce complacency.
 Existing audit firm appointments for five years can be continued till the
end of the tenure.

Ques : South African Regulator Imposes Fine on _____
दक्षिण अफ़्रीकी ननयामक ने ______पर जुमााना लगाया

(c) HDFC Bank / एचडीएफसी बैंक
(d) UCO Bank / यक
(e) Axis Bank / एक्ससस बैंक
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 The Prudential Authority of the South African Reserve Bank has

imposed a financial penalty of 10 million rand (Rs. 4.5 crore) on the
State Bank of India's South Africa branch.
 The penalty includes an immediately payable portion of 5.50 million

rand, which has already been paid by the SBI branch in South Africa.
 The remaining 4.50 million rand is suspended for 36 months,

conditional on compliance within this period.
 The penalty was imposed under Section 45C of South Africa's Financial
Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001 (FIC Act).
 The fine is due to non-compliance with certain provisions of the FIC

Act or other related orders or directives.
About South African Reserve Bank (SARB) :
 Established : 30 June 1921

 Headquarters : Pretoria, South Africa
 Governor : Lesetja Kganyago

Ques : Which organization has organised ‘Walk The Talk’ Yoga
Session Event recently?
हाल ही में ककस संगठन ने ‘वॉक द टॉक‘ योग सत्र कायाक्रम का आयोजन ककया है ?
(a) WHO
(b) WTO
(c) UNDP
(d) UNFPA
(e) WEF
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 For the upcoming occasion of International Yoga Day, Permanent

Mission of India to the United Nations in Geneva and World Health
Organization (WHO) yesterday organised a ‘Walk the Talk’ Yoga
session event at Place des Nations.
 Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra joined by Director General

of WHO Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and other senior officers of India
delegation joined the event and re-energised themselves with yoga
aasanas.
About World Health Organization (WHO) :
 Formation – 7 April 1948

 Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
 First President – Andrija Štampar
 Director General – Tedros Adhanom (Ethiopia)
 Deputy Director General – Soumya Swaminathan (Indian)
 Member Countries – 194

Ques : Who has launched PRAVAAH portal ?
प्रवाह पोटा ल ककसने लॉन्च ककया है ?

(e) SIDBI / ससडबी
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched three major initiatives:
PRAVAAH portal, Retail Direct mobile app and a Fintech
Repository.
 These initiatives are aimed at enhancing regulatory processes,

facilitating retail investment, and providing comprehensive data on
the fintech sector.
About PRAVAAH portal :
 PRAVAAH is stands for Platform for Regulatory Application,

VAlidation and AutHorisation.
 It is a centralised, secure web-based platform that enables individuals or

entities to apply online for regulatory approvals, licences, and
authorisations from the RBI.
 The portal covers 60 application forms across different regulatory and

supervisory departments of the RBI, allowing applicants to track the
status of their applications and receive decisions in a timely manner.

About Retail Direct mobile app :
 Retail Direct mobile app : It provides retail investors with a seamless

and convenient way to transact in government securities (G-Secs) on
their smartphones.
 The app simplifies the process of buying and selling G-Secs in both the
primary and secondary markets.
About FinTech Repository :
 FinTech Repository : It aims to enhance the RBI’s understanding of

the Indian fintech sector by providing comprehensive data on fintech
firms, both regulated and unregulated.
 The repository will support policymakers and industry participants by

offering insights on fintech.
• Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited (NAM India) has announced
the launch of the sonic identity ‘The Sound of Freedom’, a powerful soundscape
symbolising financial freedom
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Ques : Who has won the F1 Monaco Grand Prix 2024?
F1 मोनाको ग्रैंड प्रप्रक्स 2024 ककसने जीता है?
(a) Sebastian Vettel / सेबक्स्टयन वेट्टेली

(b) Lewis Hamilton / लई
ु स है सिल्टन
(c) Max Verstappen / िैसस वेरस्टै पेन
(d) Charles Leclerc / चाल्सड लेसलर
(e) Sergio Perez / सक्जडयो पेरेज़
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 Charles Leclerc becoming the first Monegasque driver to win the

Monaco Grand Prix since Louis Chiron in 1931.
 The Ferrari driver’s victory, his first since the 2022 Austrian Grand
Prix, came after a chaotic race that saw two standing starts and several
first-lap collisions.
 The 26-year-old driver, who had previously failed to secure a podium

finish in six previous attempts at the iconic race, started from pole
position and controlled the race from the outset.
 McLaren’s Oscar Piastri finished second, 7.1 seconds behind after a

race that saw little overtaking on the narrow street circuit. Ferrari’s
Carlos Sainz secured third place.

Recent 2024 Grand Prix Winner :
 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands)

 Miami Grand Prix – McLaren’s Lando Norris (British)
 Chinese Grand Prix – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
 Japanese Grand Prix – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
 Australian Grand Prix – Ferrari’s Carlos Saina (Spain)
 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
 Bahrain Grand Prix 2- Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (Netherlands)

Ques : Which team has won the All-India Football Federation Under
17 Elite Youth League 2023-24 Title?
ककस टीम ने ऑल इंडडया फुटबॉल फेडरे शन अंडर 17 एलीट यथ
ू लीग 2023-
24 का खिताब जीता है ?
(a) Kenkre F.C.

(b) Rajasthan United FC
(c) Bengaluru United
(d) Sudeva Delhi
(e) Classic Football Academy
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 Classic Football Academy retained the All-India Football Federation

Under 17 Elite Youth League 2023-24 Title beating Sudeva Delhi FC 2-1
at the Nagoa Panchayat Ground, Goa.
 Played on the well-maintained turf of Nagoa in Goa, the two teams

dished out a lively display of attacking football, much to the delight of the
sparse crowd.
SPORTS NEWS :
• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) cricket team won their third Indian Premier
League (IPL) title by beating Sunriser Hyderabad (SRH) in the final of the 17th
IPL.
• Dipa Karmakar of Agartala, Tripura scripted her name in the history books
after she clinched India's first-ever gold medal at the Asian Championships.
• Indian weightlifter Preetismita Bhoi smashed the youth clean and jerk world
record in the women’s 40kg category to win a gold medal at the IWF World
Youth Championships here.

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Tokyo, Japan.

Ques : Which government has issued a one-year ban on gutka and
pan masala?
ककस सरकार ने गुटिा और पान मसाला पर एक साल का प्रनतबंध लगाया है ?

(d) Telangana / तेलंगाना
(e) Madhya Pradesh / िध्य प्रदे श
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 The Telangana government has issued a one-year ban on the

manufacture, storage, distribution, transportation and sale of gutka
and pan masala containing tobacco and nicotine throughout the State,
effective immediately.
 The restriction has been imposed in light of a legitimate concern for

public well-being. As indicated by the order from the Food Safety
Commissioner, the restriction will be upheld under Food Safety and
Standards Act, 2006.
 The order passed by the Food Safety Commissioner stated that,

“Telangana state hereby prohibits the manufacture, storage, distribution,
transportation and sale of Gutkha/Pan masala which contains tobacco
and nicotine as an ingredient which are packed in
sachets/pouches/package/containers etc., or by whatever name it is
called in the entire State of Telangana for a period of one year with effect
from May 24, 2024″.

About Telangana :
 Established – 2 June 2014

 Capital – Hyderabad
 Chief Minister – Revanth Reddy (replace K. Chandrashekar Rao)
 Deputy CM – Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka
 Governor – P. Radhakrishnan

Ques : Which company has been honoured with ‘The Economic
Times HR World Future Ready Organization Award 2024-25’?
ककस कंपनी को ‘द इकोनॉममक टाइम्स एचआर वर्लडा फ्यच
ू र रे डी ऑगानाइजेशन अवाडा
2024-25′ से सम्माननत ककया गया है ?

(b) NHPC / एनएचपीसी
(c) JSW Energy / जेएसडब्लल्यू एनजी
(d) NTPC Limited / एनटीपीसी सलसिटे ड
(e) Torrent Power / टोरें ट पावर
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 NHPC, India’s premier hydropower company has been conferred with

the prestigious ‘The Economic Times HR World Future Ready
Organization Award 2024-25’.
 The Award was received by Uttam Lal, Director (Personnel), NHPC

along with Lucas Guria, Executive Director (HR) and a team of NHPC
officers at the Awards Ceremony held in Mumbai.
 The Award has been given to NHPC in recognition for its future
preparedness in the areas of upskilling of its employees, ESG
interventions, DE&I initiatives, constant technological upgradations,
Employee Engagement processes, robust Corporate Governance
strategies etc. which establishes it as a trusted brand amongst all its
stakeholders.

• Grand Prix Award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival : Indian filmmaker Payal
Kapadia
• Best Actress award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival : Anasuya Sengupta
(Indian)
• La Cinef Award for Best Short Film at the 77th Cannes Film Festival :
Chidanand Naik's film ‘Sunflowers Were the First to Know’
driver
scientist)
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Ques : Which country has signed deals with a Reliance Jio
subsidiary, Tech Mahindra and other vendors to build 4G and 5G
infrastructure?
ककस दे श ने 4G और 5G बनु नयादी ढांचे के ननमााण के मलए ररलायंस जजयो की सहाय
क कंपनी, टे क महहंद्रा और अन्य प्रवक्रेताओं के साथ समझौते पर हस्तािर ककए हैंI
(a) Oman / ओिान

(b) Zimbabwe / क्जम्बाब्लवे
(c) Sudan / सड
ू ान
(d) Sri Lanka / श्रीलंका
(e) Ghana / घाना
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 Ghana has signed deals with a Reliance Jio subsidiary, Tech

Mahindra and other vendors to build 4G and 5G infrastructure as the
African country aims to enhance its telecom capabilities.
 Ghana’s state-backed Next-Gen Infrastructure Company (NGIC) has
partnered with Jio’s arm Radisys, Tech Mahindra and Nokia to build the
necessary infrastructure for delivering affordable 5G mobile broadband
services.
 NGIC has been allocated 5G spectrum and local telcos will be utilising
the shared infrastructure to roll out the services in the next six months.
As per reports, the overall contract is over $200 million.
 Ghana is a part of the 33-nation Smart Africa alliance, and other countries
in the continent will be closely watching the rollout to see whether they
can also emulate the same locally.
About Ghana :
 Capital- Accra
 Currency- Ghanaian Cedi
 President -Nana Akufo-Addo
 Official language- English
Ques : Which country has celebrated Its 17th Republic Day on 28
May?
28 मई को ककस दे श ने अपना 17वां गणतंत्र हदवस मनाया है ?
(a) Vietnam / ववयतनाि

(b) Bangladesh / बांग्लादे श
(c) Nepal / नेपाल
(d) Mauritius / िॉरीशस
(e) Bhutan / भट
ू ान
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 Nepal has celebrated Its 17th Republic Day on 28 May.
 The Nepal Army, Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force conducted
march-past and cultural pageants on the occasion. A Nepal Army
helicopter displayed a banner reading ‘Republic Day, 2081’ and
cascaded flowers in Tundikhel.
 After then CPN Maoist’s armed conflict and seven parties’ peaceful
movement, then King Gyanendra Shah had restored the House of
Representatives on April 24, 2006, thereby returning the rule to the
people’s representatives.
 Two years later, the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly on May
28, 2008, declared the country a Republic.
About Nepal :
 Capital- Kathmandu
 Currency- Nepalese rupee
 President– Ram Chandra Paudel
 Prime minister– Pushpa Kamal Dahal

Ques : Which of the following countries has successfully test-fired
Medium-Range Air-to-Surface Strategic Missiles (ASMPA-R)?
ननम्नमलखित में से ककस दे श ने मध्यम दरू ी की हवा से सतह पर मार करने वाली रण
नीनतक ममसाइलों (एएसएमपीए–आर) का सफलतापव
ू क
ा परीिण ककया है ?
(a) UK / यक
ू े
(c) India / भारत
(d) France / फ्ांस
(e) None of these / इनिें से कोई नहीं
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 The French General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) conducted a

successful test firing of the enhanced medium-range air-to-surface
strategic missile (ASMPA-R).
 The Air-Sol Medium Range (ASMP/ASMP-A) is an air-launched land-

attack supersonic cruise missile that carries a nuclear payload.
 ASMP-A, an upgraded version of the ASMP, arrived into French

service in 2009. This version had an extended range of up to 500 km,
and supported a new 300 kt thermonuclear warhead.
About France :
 Capital- Paris
 President- Emmanuel Macron
 Prime Minister– Gabriel Attal (replace Elisabeth Borne)
 Official language- French

Ques : Where is the headquarter of TCS ?
टीसीएस का मख्
ु यालय कहााँ है ?

ु
(c) Guwahati / गुवाहाटी
(d) Ahmedabad / अहिदाबाद
(e) Mumbai / िंब
ु ई
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has signed a deal to modernize the

core banking technology of Burgan Bank, a leading commercial bank
in Kuwait.
 The bank will deploy TCS BaNCS to consolidate multiple standalone

legacy applications into a contemporary universal banking solution that
drives innovation and strengthens customer relationships.
 Burgan Bank is one of the youngest commercial banks in Kuwait, with a

regional network of over 160 branches and 360 ATMs.
 The TCS BaNCS solution will enable the bank to manage higher
transaction volumes, enhance automation, and improve staff
productivity.
 With TCS BaNCS's rich set of APIs, Burgan Bank will provide an
integrated solution to its diversified customer base across corporate,
retail, and private banking segments.

About Burgan Bank :
 Established : 27 December 1975

 Headquarters : Kuwait City
 CEO : Raed Al Haqhaq
 It is Kuwait's second-largest conventional bank by assets.
About TCS :
 Founded : 1968
 Chairman : Natarajan Chandrasekaran
 CEO : K. Krithivasan
• SBI General Insurance Company Limited has partnered with Bima Central,
built by CAMS Insurance Repository, to launch the industry-first policyholder
servicing platform, Bima Central.
• PhonePe has partnered with Sri Lanka-based LankaPay to enable Unified
Payments Interface (UPI) transactions for PhonePe users in Sri Lanka.
valuables.
markets.

(TPSSL).

Ques : World Hunger Day is observed every year on which day?
प्रवश्व भि
ू हदवस हर साल ककस हदन मनाया जाता है ?
(a) 28 May
(b) 27 May
(c) 26 May
(d) 29 May
(e) 30 May
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 World Hunger Day is observed every year on 28 May.
 This day raises awareness about the urgent issue of global hunger. It’s
time to acknowledge the millions suffering from malnutrition and the
need for sustainable solutions to end hunger for good.
 Theme 2024 – Thriving Mothers, Thriving World
 In 2011, The Hunger Project, a global organisation dedicated to ending

hunger and poverty, established World Hunger Day as a yearly event.
 This day serves as a platform to advocate for sustainable solutions that

address the root causes of hunger, promote food security, and empower
communities.

Important days :

for All. )
• 15 May : International Day of Families ( Theme 2024 – Families and
Climate Change )
• 17 May : World Hypertension Day 2024 (Theme : “Measure Your
Blood Pressure Accurately, Control it, Live Longer!”)
• 17 May : World Telecommunication Day (Theme 2024 : Digital
Innovation for Sustainable Development)
• 17 May (third Friday of the month of May) : National Endangered
Species Day (Theme 2024 – Celebrate Saving Species)
• 18 May : International Museum Day (The theme is “Museums for
Education and Research”)
• 18 May : World AIDS Vaccine Day, also known as HIV Vaccine
Awareness Day

• 20 May : World Bee Day 2024 (Theme 2024 – Bee Engaged with
Youth)
• 21 May : World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and
Development
• 22 May : International Day for Biodiversity (Theme 2024 – Be Part of
the Plan)
• 23 May : Buddha Purnima (2586th birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha
)
• 27 May (last Monday of the month of May) : National Memorial Day

 Repo Rate : Repo rate is the rate on which RBI provides a loan to the
bank for short-term between 1 to 90 days, RBI takes some interest from
the commercial banks which is termed as Repo Rate.
 Bank Rate : Bank Rate is the rate through which RBI charges certain %
for providing money to other banks without any security for a Long
period of time for 90 Days & Current Bank Rate is 6.75%.
 Reverse Repo Rate : Reverse Repo rate is the rate on which bank
deposit it’s excess money in RBI then RBI provides some interest to that
bank and this interest is known as Reverse Repo Rate.
 Cash Reserves Ratio : Cash Reserve Ratio is the ratio maintained by

every bank which is a certain % of their total deposits with RBI in the
form of Cash and Net demand & Time Liabilities.
 SLR (Statutory Liquidity Ratio) : SLR a certain % of their total

deposits in the form of (Gold + Cash + bonds + Securities) which every
bank has to maintain with themselves at the end of every business days.
About IRDAI :
 Headquarters : Hyderabad, Telangana
 Chairperson : Debasish Panda
 The IRDAI is a statutory body under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of
Finance (MoF), Government of India (GoI) and is tasked
with regulating and licensing the insurance and reinsurance
industries in India.

What is the Staggered Delivery Period?
 Staggered delivery is the period before contract expiry when buyers

and sellers with open positions can indicate their intent to give or take
delivery.
 All compulsory delivery commodity futures contracts must include a

staggered delivery period.
 The SEBI had fixed a minimum duration for the staggered delivery (now
3 days and earlier 5 days) in 2019 after it noticed that different exchanges
were following different delivery schedules.
 Commodity futures are derivative contracts in which the purchaser

agrees to buy or sell a specific quantity of a physical commodity at a
specified price on a particular date in the future.
 Derivatives are investments that derive their value from the price of
another asset, typically called the underlying asset.

Ques : Poonawalla Fincorp Limited in collaboration with which bank
has launched the co-branded eLITE RuPay Platinum Credit Card?
पन
ू ावाला फिनकॉपप लललिटे ड ने फकस बैंक के साथ लिलकर को–ब्ाांडड
े eLITE
RuPay प्लैटटनि क्रेडडट काडप लॉन्च फकया है ?
(a) Federal Bank / फेडरल बैंक

(b) IndusInd Bank / इंडसइंड बैंक
(d) Axis Bank / एक्ससस बैंक
(e) None of these / इनमें से कोई नह ं
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 Poonawalla Fincorp Limited, in collaboration with IndusInd Bank, has

launched the co-branded 'IndusInd Bank Poonawalla Fincorp eLITE
RuPay Platinum Credit Card', a card designed to redefine and elevate
the banking experience of customers.
 With this co-branded credit card launch, Poonawalla Fincorp marks a

significant milestone in their ongoing commitment to providing tailored
financial solutions to meet the evolving needs of their customers.
Special Features:
 No Joining and Annual Fees

 Earn rewards on every Rs.100 spent (excluding fuel)
 5x reward points on e-commerce transactions (excluding fuel, travel, and
low interchange MCC)
 Buy One Get One movie ticket (up to Rs. 200) via BookMyShow once a
month

About IndusInd Bank Limited :
 Founded: April 1994

 Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
 CEO: Sumant Kathpalia
 Tagline: "We care Dil se; we make you feel Richer"
About Poonawalla Fincorp Limited :
 Founded : 1988
 Headquarters : Pune, Maharashtra, India
 Chairman : Adar Poonawalla
 Managing Director : Abhay Bhutada
 A Cyrus Poonawalla Group promoted Non-deposit taking systemically
important non-banking finance company (ND-SI-NBFC), registered
with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
 Listed on both the BSE Limited (BSE) and the National Stock
Exchange of India Limited (NSE).
 The letter "P" represents Passion, Principles, Purpose, People, and
Possibilities
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched three major initiatives :
PRAVAAH portal, Retail Direct mobile app and a Fintech Repository.
• PRAVAAH is stands for Platform for Regulatory Application, VAlidation and
AutHorisation. It is a centralised, secure web-based platform that enables
individuals or entities to apply online for regulatory approvals, licences, and
authorisations from the RBI.
• Retail Direct mobile app : It provides retail investors with a seamless and
convenient way to transact in government securities (G-Secs) on their
smartphones.

• FinTech Repository : It aims to enhance the RBI’s understanding of the Indian
fintech sector by providing comprehensive data on fintech firms, both regulated
and unregulated.
• Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited (NAM India) has announced
the launch of the sonic identity ‘The Sound of Freedom’, a powerful soundscape
symbolising financial freedom
India.

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travel benefits
loans.
Way To Pay’
interest

Ques : Which of the following Indian cricketers has been named
among the 54 representatives of the ‘Multicultural Ambassadors
Program’?
न नलल ि से फकस ार य फक्रकेटर को ‘बहसाां क क रा ू कायपक्रि‘ के 54
न य ि नालि फकया या है ?
(a) Suryakumar Yadav / सूयक

य ु मार यादव
(b) Mahendra Singh Dhoni / महे न्द्र ससंह धोनी
(c) Rahul Dravid / राहुल रववड़
(d) Chetan Sharma / चेतन शमाय
(e) Ravi Shastri / रवव शास्त्री
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 Cricket Australia on Wednesday named former Pakistan and Indian

stars Wasim Akram and Ravi Shastri among the 54 representatives of
its ‘Multicultural Ambassadors Program’.
 Cricket Australia is proud to launch its Multicultural Ambassador

Program, naming 54 people with diverse background and experience
across government, business, sport, media and community as the as
the inaugural representatives.
 Inaugural ambassadors include Usman Khawaja, Mel Jones, Wasim

Akram, Ravi Shastri, Lisa Sthalekar, Kishwar Chowdhury, Alana King,
Peter Varghese, Swati Dave and Fawad Ahmed.

• Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi : brand ambassador of 9th ICC Men’s T20 World
Cup
• Kareena Kapoor : UNICEF India as its new National Ambassador
• Mahendra Singh Dhoni : French carmaker Citroen made him as its brand
ambassador in India
• Valerie Adams : International Event Ambassador for the “16th edition of Tata
Consultancy Services’ (TCS) World 10K Bengaluru (Karnataka)”
• Neeraj Chopra : Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL)’s premium petrol
variant, ‘Speed’

Ques : Who has been named the United Nations Military Gender
Advocate of the Year for 2023?
2023 के ललए सांयक् राष्ट्र सैन्य ललां अ वक् ा का पर कार फकसे ट या या है ?
(a) Anshika Singh / अंसशका ससंह

(b) Sheyphali Sharan / शेफाल शरण
ु ा गप्ु ता
(d) Radhika Sen / राधधका सेन
(e) None of these / इनमें से कोई नह ं
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 Major Radhika Sen, an Indian peacekeeper deployed in the Democratic

Republic of the Congo (DRC), has been named the United Nations
Military Gender Advocate of the Year for 2023.
 The prestigious award recognizes her outstanding service and efforts to

empower local communities, especially women and girls, during her
tour of duty from March 2023 to April 2024.
 Serving with the UN peacekeeping mission MONUSCO as the

Commander of the Engagement Platoon for the Indian Rapid Deployment
Battalion in eastern DRC, Major Sen played a crucial role in establishing
Community Alert Networks.
 These networks provided a platform for community leaders, young

people, and women to voice their security and humanitarian concerns,
which Major Sen and her colleagues at MONUSCO then worked to
address.
 Major Suman Gawani from India also received this esteemed award in
2019, underscoring India's enduring commitment to global peacekeeping
efforts and bringing honor to the nation.

• ‘The Economic Times HR World Future Ready Organization Award 2024-25’

: NHPC, India’s premier hydropower company
• Grand Prix Award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival : Indian filmmaker Payal
Kapadia
• Best Actress award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival : Anasuya Sengupta
(Indian)
• La Cinef Award for Best Short Film at the 77th Cannes Film Festival :
Chidanand Naik's film ‘Sunflowers Were the First to Know’
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Federation

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Ques : Mission ISHAN launched by which country?
लिशन ईशान फकस े श द्वारा शरू फकया या?

(c) Bhutan / भट
ू ान
Answer : Option D
Eplanation :
 India has kickstarted the process of unifying its four airspace regions
into one spanning the entire nation in order to streamline and enhance
air traffic management.
 The Airports Authority of India (AAI) last month invited expressions

of interest (EoI) for the preparation of a detailed project report for an
Indian Single Sky Harmonized Air Traffic Management at Nagpur
(ISHAN).
 This move promises to revolutionize air traffic management,

benefitting both airlines and passengers.
About Airports Authority of India :

 HQ : New Delhi
 Chairman : Sanjeev Kumar

Ques : Who Approves World’s First Major AI Law?
ववश्व के पहले ि AI कानन
ू को फकसने िां ूरी ी?
(a) WHO
(b) UNESCO
(c) WTO
(d) EU
(e) UNDP
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
 The European Union has given the final green light to the AI Act,
marking a historic step in regulating artificial intelligence.
 The EU Commission will enforce the AI Act with the authority to

impose fines of up to €35 million ($38 million) or 7% of a company’s
annual global revenue, whichever is higher.
 Although the AI Act introduces tough restrictions, these will not be

immediate. There is a 12-month delay before the requirements take effect.
About European Union:
Established : 1993
HQ : Brussels, Belgium
President of the Commission : Ursula von der Leyen
President of the Parliament : Roberta Metsola
President of the European Council : Charles Michel

Ques : 10th World Water Forum Opens in which country ?
10वाां ववश्व ल िांच फकस े श ि ला?

(b) Indonesia / इंडोनेसशया
(c) Bhutan / भट
ू ान
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
 10th World Water Forum Opens in Bali, Indonesia. The 10th World
Water Forum, themed “Water for Shared Prosperity,”
 The forum focused on four critical topics: water conservation, clean water
and sanitation, food and energy security, and mitigation of natural
disasters.
 Indonesian President Joko Widodo highlighted the vulnerability of 500

million small farmers, who contribute 80 percent of the world’s food, to
drought by 2050.
 World Water Council President Loic Fauchon addressed the need for
global efforts to repair environmental damage and provide hope for future
generations

Ques : Reserve Bank of India Injects _____ Liquidity Through 9
VRR Auctions
ार य ररज़वप बैंक ने 9 व आरआर न लालिय के िाध्यि से _____ रल ा इां ेक्ट
की
(a) Rs 7.75 Trillion

(b) Rs 7.65 Trillion
(c) Rs 7.15 Trillion
(d) Rs 7.30 Trillion
(e) Rs 7.45 Trillion
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted a variable rate repo

(VRR) auction of Rs 1.25 trillion, bringing the total liquidity infused
through 9 VRR auctions in May, 2024 to Rs 7.75 trillion.
 Banks placed bids worth Rs 11.4 trillion, which is nearly 47% higher
than the RBI’s notified amount.
 During the latest VRR auction, the RBI received bids worth Rs 1.39
trillion against the notified amount of Rs 1.25 trillion.
 Banks borrowed the amount at a weighted average rate of 56%.
About RBI :

• Deputy governors : Swaminathan Janakiraman , M. Rajeshwar Rao, Michael
Patra and T. Rabi Shankar

Ques : Who has been appointed as the new CEO of Sony India?
सोन इांडडया के नए स ईओ के रूप ि फकसे नयक् फकया या है ?
(a) Gaurav Banerjee / गौरव बनर्जी

(b) Jetha Ahir / र्जेठा अह र
(c) Indra Mani Pandey / इंर मणण पांडे
(e) Rakesh Mohan / राकेश मोहन
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 Japan’s Sony has appointed a Walt Disney executive, Gaurav

Banerjee, as its new India chief executive to lead its television and
other media businesses.
 Banerjee has resigned from Disney’s India unit where he was the head
of content for its streaming service, Hotstar, and head of business for the
company’s TV channels in Hindi-speaking markets.
 Last week, Sony said it was looking for a successor to its current India
chief executive, N.P. Singh, who had decided to move on.
 Sony runs 26 channels in India, from general entertainment to sports

and movies, and also a streaming service.
 JusticeNajmi Waziri : Chairperson of Equestrian Federation Of India’s Ad-

Hoc Administrative Committee
 Jetha Ahir : chairman of the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing
Federation of India (NAFED)
 Klaus Schwab : chairman of the board of trustees of WEF
Financial Services
(SCBA)
Ltd.) New Delhi
Council
Energy (NISE)
(IVMA)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Commission
Limited (CCI).
Khatoon
Mohanty

Ques : Which of the following has organized a summit in New Delhi
to enhance India’s cold chain and logistics sector?
न नलल ि से फकसने ार के कोल्ड चेन और लॉज ज टक्स क्षेत्र को बढाने के
ललए नई ट ल्ली ि लश र स िेलन का आयो न फकया है ?
(a) National Green Tribunal

(b) Finance Ministry
(c) Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
(d) NITI Aayog
(e) FICCI
Answer : Option E
Explanation :
 Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)

organized a summit in New Delhi to enhance India’s cold chain and
logistics sector.
 The summit’s aims to promote collaboration and innovation to

develop an integrated, sustainable, and efficient cold chain ecosystem for
India’s perishable goods industry.
 The discussions aim to redefine logistics mechanisms across various

sectors, including Pharma, Food, Oil, and Flowers.
About Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) :
 Formation – 1927
 Founder – Ghanshyam Das Birla and Purshottamdas Thakurdas
 Headquarters – New Delhi

Ques : Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Staff Selection
Commission (SSC)?
किपचारी चयन आयो (एसएसस ) का अध्यक्ष फकसे नयक् फकया या है ?
(a) Rakesh Ranjan / राकेश रं र्जन

(b) Saurabh Garg / सौरभ गगय
(c) Raj Kumar Goyal / रार्ज कुमार गोयल
(d) Rajendra Kumar / रार्जेंर कुमार
(e) Pradip Kumar Tripathi / प्रद प कुमार त्ररपाठी
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 IAS Pradip Kumar Tripathi has been appointed as Secretary to Lokpal

till 30th June.
 The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet has also approved the

appointment of IAS Rakesh Ranjan as Chairman of Staff Selection
Commission (SSC).
 IAS Amit Yadav of 1991 batch has been appointed as Officer on Special
Duty in the department of Social Justice and Empowerment
department. He will take over as Secretary after superannuation of
incumbent secretary Saurabh Garg on 31st of July.
 As per order, IAS Raj Kumar Goyal of 1990 batch has been transferred
as Secretary of the department of Justice in the Ministry of Law and
Justice from Secretary of Department of Border Management in the
Ministry of Home Affairs.
 The committee approved the appointment of IAS Rajendra Kumar of

1992 batch as Secretary in the Department of Border Management.

Ques : What is the name of a mountaineer who conquers Mount
Everest thrice in a single season?
एक ही स ज़न ि न बार िाउां ट एवरे ट ि ह करने वाले पवप ारोही का क्या नाि है ?
(a) Kaamya Karthikeyan / काम्या कार्तयकेयन

(b) Santosh Dagade / संतोष दगड़े
(c) Purnima Shrestha / पणू णयमा श्रेष्ठ
(d) Kami Rita Sherpa / कामी र ता शेरपा
(e) Jyoti Ratre / ज्योर्त रारे
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 A 32-year-old mountaineer from Gorkha, Nepal, Purnima Shrestha

has made history as the first woman in the world to climb Mount
Everest three times in the same season, all in just 13 days.
 Her exceptional triple ascent beats the previous record of any woman
summiteer to climb Everest thrice in a single season.
 She has climbed Everest four times, with a prior summit in 2018.

Ques : Which company will start construction of India’s first
multimodal logistics park near Chennai?
कौन से कांपन चेन्नई के पास ार के पहले िल्टीिॉडल लॉज ज टक्स पाकप का न
िापण शरू करे ?
(a) Reliance Industries Limited / ररलायंस इंडस्त्र र्ज सलसमटे ड

(b) Infosys Technologies / इंफोससस टे सनोलॉर्जीर्ज
(c) Hindustan Unilever Limited / हहंदस्त्
ु तान यर्ू नल वर सलसमटे ड
(d) Adani Group / अडानी ग्रुप
(e) National Aerospace Laboratories / राष्र य एयरोस्त्पेस प्रयोगशालाएं
Answer : Option A
Explanation :
 Conceptualised 12 years ago, India’s first Multimodal Logistics Park at

Mappedu near Chennai will see the limelight as Reliance Industries
starts construction in June.
 In 2022, the company beat Adani Group to win the bid for the Rs 1,424
crore project on 184.27 acres of land in Tiruvallur district.
 The project aims to facilitate efficient, cost-effective and value-added

logistics services such as cargo aggregation and disaggregation,
distribution, intermodal transfer, sorting, packing, and repacking.
 In 2022, the Centre awarded the contract to Reliance with Prime

Minister Narendra Modi laying the foundation stone on May 26,
2022.
 In October 2021, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed among

Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation, National Highways
Logistics Management Limited and the Chennai Port Trust.

Ques : On which day is the International Day of the UN
Peacekeepers observed?
सांयक् राष्ट्र शाां सै नक का अां रापष्ट्रीय ट वस फकस ट न िनाया ा ा है ?
(a) 31 May
(b) 30 May
(c) 29 May
(d) 28 May
(e) 27 May
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
 International Day of the UN Peacekeepers is observed every year in 29

May.
 This day is observed to acknowledge the service and sacrifice of over

4000 peacekeepers who have lost their lives while trying to bring peace in
strife-torn areas of the world.
 Theme 2024 – Fit for the future, building better together.
 The day also urges the global community to join and strengthen the
global movement for peace.
 The first International Day of the UN Peacekeepers was observed on

29 May 2003.

Important days :

for All. )
• 15 May : International Day of Families ( Theme 2024 – Families and
Climate Change )
• 17 May : World Hypertension Day 2024 (Theme : “Measure Your
Blood Pressure Accurately, Control it, Live Longer!”)
• 17 May : World Telecommunication Day (Theme 2024 : Digital
Innovation for Sustainable Development)
• 17 May (third Friday of the month of May) : National Endangered
Species Day (Theme 2024 – Celebrate Saving Species)
• 18 May : International Museum Day (The theme is “Museums for
Education and Research”)

Day
• 20 May : World Bee Day 2024 (Theme 2024 – Bee Engaged with
Youth)
• 21 May : World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and
Development
• 22 May : International Day for Biodiversity (Theme 2024 – Be Part of
the Plan)
• 23 May : Buddha Purnima (2586th birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha
)
• 27 May (last Monday of the month of May) : National Memorial Day
• 28 May : World Hunger Day (Theme 2024 – Thriving Mothers,
Thriving World)
• 28 May : 17th Republic Day of Nepal

Ques : What is Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvIT)?
 An Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvITs) is a Collective Investment

Scheme similar to a mutual fund, which enables direct investment of
money from individual and institutional investors in infrastructure
projects to earn a small portion of the income as a return.
 The InvIT is designed as a tiered structure with Sponsor setting up the

InvIT which in turn invests into the eligible infrastructure projects either
directly or via special purpose vehicles (SPVs).
 The InvITs are regulated by the SEBI (Infrastructure Investment

Trusts) Regulations, 2014.
Related recent news :
 The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has

introduced amendments to the Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT)
regulations to permit the issuance of subordinate units by privately placed
InvITs.
 These subordinate units can only be issued to the sponsors, their

associates, and the group upon acquiring an infrastructure project.
 However, the issuance cannot exceed 10% of the acquisition price of the
infrastructure project.
 SEBI has designed a framework incorporating risk mitigation measures

for subordinate units within InvITs.
 The total number of outstanding subordinate units within an InvIT cannot

surpass a cap of 10%.

 InvITs are prohibited from raising funds through public issues if any
subordinate units have been issued and are outstanding.
 InvITs are relatively new in the Indian market but are globally recognized
for their potential for high returns and capital appreciation, typically
comprising infrastructure assets like highways.
 According to SEBI, the minimum time period between the issuance of

subordinate units and the entitlement date for reclassification of the
subordinate units to ordinary units would be 3 years.
About IFC :
 The International Finance Corporation is an international financial

institution that offers investment, advisory, and asset-management
services to encourage private-sector development in less developed
countries.
 The IFC is a member of the World Bank Group and is headquartered in

Washington, D.C. in the United States.
About SBI General Insurance Company Limited :
 Founded : 2009 (started operations in 2010)

 MD & CEO : Kishore Poludasu
 It is a joint venture between the State Bank of India (SBI) and the
Insurance Australia Group (IAG).

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