Current Events in May 2024
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Current Events in May 2024

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Which organization launched a new USD 135 million Blue and Green Islands Integrated Programme aimed at addressing environmental challenges for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in May 2024?

  • Asian Development Bank
  • Global Environment Facility (correct)
  • African Development Bank
  • UN Environment Programme
  • In May 2024, which organization launched India’s first Electric Vehicle (EV) Index named the 'Nifty EV and New Age Automotive Index'?

  • Tata Mutual Fund
  • Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited
  • NSE Indices Limited (correct)
  • Jupiter Wagons Limited
  • Which organization did the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) join as a member in May 2024?

  • Indian Olympic Association
  • National Sports Federation of India
  • World Boxing
  • International Boxing Association (correct)
  • What is the name of the multinational exercise in which the Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating from May 30 to June 14, 2024, in the USA?

    <p>Red Flag 24-2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country was the largest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) contributor to India in FY24 with an inflow of USD 11.77 billion?

    <p>Mauritius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was elected as the 7th President of Iceland in June 2024?

    <p>Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who won the Women’s Singles title at the Yonex Bonn International 2024 held in Germany?

    <p>Anupama Upadhyaya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian cricketer announced retirement from all forms of cricket on June 1, 2024, after a 20-year career?

    <p>Mahendra Singh Dhoni</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization partnered with the UNDP to launch the Blue and Green Islands Integrated Programme (BGI-IP) in May 2024?

    <p>Global Environment Facility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity is responsible for tracking the performance of the electric vehicle ecosystem in India through the Nifty EV and New Age Automotive Index?

    <p>NSE Indices Limited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In May 2024, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) became a member of which international organization?

    <p>International Boxing Association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the annual multinational exercise involving the Indian Air Force, which took place in the USA in May 2024?

    <p>Red Flag 24-2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country was the leading source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to India in FY24 with an investment of USD 11.77 billion?

    <p>United States of America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was elected as the 7th President of Iceland in June 2024?

    <p>Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian cricketer announced retirement from all forms of cricket on June 1, 2024, after a long career?

    <p>Mahendra Singh Dhoni</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who claimed the Women's Singles title at the Yonex Bonn International 2024 held in Germany?

    <p>Anupama Upadhyaya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Blue and Green Islands Integrated Programme (BGI-IP)

    • The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the UN Environment Programme launched a USD 135 million Blue and Green Islands Integrated Programme (BGI-IP) in May 2024.
    • BGI-IP aims to address environmental challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

    Nifty EV and New Age Automotive Index

    • NSE Indices Limited launched India’s 1st Electric Vehicle (EV) Index called "Nifty EV and New Age Automotive Index" in May 2024.
    • The index tracks the performance of companies involved in the EV ecosystem.

    Boxing Federation of India (BFI)

    • The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) became a member of the International Boxing Association in May 2024.

    Indian Air Force (IAF) multinational exercise

    • The Indian Air Force (IAF) participated in Red Flag 24-2, a multinational exercise, in the United States of America (USA) from 30th May to 14th June 2024.

    Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to India

    • The United States of America topped the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to India with USD 11.77 billion in FY24 (2023–24) according to the Department for Promotion of Industry, and Internal Trade (DPIIT) data.

    President of Iceland

    • Halla Tomasdottir was elected as the 7th President of Iceland in June 2024.

    Indian Cricket Retirement

    • Wriddhiman Saha, an Indian cricketer, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on 1st June 2024 after playing for India for 20 years.

    Yonex Bonn International 2024

    • Wang Zhi Yi won the Women’s Singles title at the Yonex Bonn International 2024, a Badminton World Federation (BWF) Future Series Event held from 29th May to 1st June 2024 in Germany.

    Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) mobile application

    • The Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) launched a personal finance mobile application called e-AMRIT for investors in June 2024.

    BGI-IP

    • The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Environment Facility launched a new USD 135 million Blue and Green Islands Integrated Programme (BGI-IP) in May 2024.
    • This programme aims to address environmental challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

    Nifty EV and New Age Automotive Index

    • NSE Indices Limited launched India’s 1st Electric Vehicle (EV) Index in May 2024.
    • The index, named “Nifty EV and New Age Automotive Index,” tracks the performance of companies involved in the EV ecosystem.

    Boxing Federation of India

    • The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) became a member of the International Boxing Association in May 2024.

    EX TIGER TRIUMPH – 24

    • The Indian Air Force (IAF) participated in EX TIGER TRIUMPH – 24 in the United States of America from 30th May to 14th June 2024.

    Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to India

    • The United States of America was the top source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to India in FY24 (2023–24) with USD 11.77 billion.

    President of Iceland

    • Halla Tomasdottir was elected as the 7th President of Iceland in June 2024

    Wriddhiman Saha

    • Wriddhiman Saha announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on 1st June 2024 after playing for India for 20 years.

    Yonex Bonn International 2024

    • Wang Zhi Yi won the Women’s Singles title at the Yonex Bonn International 2024, a Badminton World Federation (BWF) Future Series Event held from 29th May to 1st June 2024 in Germany.

    e-AMRIT

    • The Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) launched the personal finance mobile application "e-AMRIT" for investors in June 2024.

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    This quiz covers significant events from May 2024, including initiatives like the Blue and Green Islands Integrated Programme aimed at Small Island Developing States, the launch of India's first Electric Vehicle Index, and the participation of the Indian Air Force in multinational exercises. Test your knowledge on these important developments.

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