AffairsCloud May 2024 Top 100 Q&A PDF

Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 1 Current Affairs Top 100 Q&A PDF – May 2024 1. In May 2024, the United Nations (UN)'s 1st International Conference on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) held under __________ (country’s) Leadership in New York, United States of America (USA). 1) India 2) Belgium 3) Switzerland 4) Uganda 5) Brazil Answer- 1) India Explanation: On April 25-26, 2024, the first United Nations (UN) Conference on ‘Citizen Stack: Digital Public Infrastructure, Transformative Technology for Citizens’ was held at UN headquarters in New York, United States (US) under India’s leadership to harness the technology to propel Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and foster inclusivity. The conference introduced India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) framework as a global standard. It was hosted by the Permanent Mission of India and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with iSPIRT (Indian Software Product Industry Roundtable). Option revision 2. In March 2024, Brussels, Belgium hosted the first-ever Nuclear Energy Summit, Organised by- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Belgium. 3. In January 2024, the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum(WEF), also known as “Davos Summit 2024” was held at Swiss Alpine School, Davos in Switzerland from 15th to 19th January 2024. The theme of the 2024 summit is “Rebuilding Trust’’. 4. In January 2024, Union Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) led the Indian delegation at the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). Heads of State and Government Summit held in Speke Resort Convention Center, Munyonyo in Kampala, Uganda, on 19-20 January 2024. During the summit, Uganda assumed the NAM chairmanship for 2024-2027. Uganda took over the leadership from Azerbaijan (2019-2023). Dear Aspirants, We have introduced a new explanation section called “Option Revision” Exclusively on our Daily CA App Quiz. It will help aspirants to revise last 4 months CA via options. The news theme, relevant topic, and importance are taken into consideration when choosing an option. Question No. 1 gives you preview about option revision., Aspirants can get option revision for rest of questions on our Daily CA App Quiz(Explanation part) Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 5 We would like to notify you that all kind of Question & Answer (Q&A) PDF for paid subscribers will be discontinued from December 31 2024. Subscribers can attend the Quiz as Usual!!! 2. Name the personality from Asia who has recently (in May’ 24) won the 35th Goldman Environmental Prize (2024), also known as Green Nobel Prize. 1) Teresa Vicente 2) Marcel Gomes 3) Jadav Payeng 4) Alok Shukla 5) Murrawah Maroochy Johnson Answer- 4) Alok Shukla Explanation: On 29th April 2024, Goldman Environmental Foundation announced the winners of the 35th Goldman Environmental Prize(2024), which is also known as “Green Nobel Prize”. Alok Shukla, convenor of the Chhattisgarh Bachao Andolan and founding member of the Hasdeo Aranya Bachao Sangharsh Samiti,won the 2024 Goldman Prize from Asia for his efforts to save the forests of Hasdeo Aranya in Chhattisgarh. The 2024 award was presented to seven individuals committed to protecting their communities and environment. The winners included Nonhle Mbuthuma and Sinegugu Zukulu(South Africa); Teresa Vicente(Spain); Murrawah Maroochy Johnson(Australia); Andrea Vidaurre(USA) and Marcel Gomes(Brazil). Alok Shukla spearheaded a community campaign that prevented 21 planned coal mines from encroaching upon 445,000 acres of biodiverse forests in Chhattisgarh, India. Click here to read more. 3. According to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s Indian Space Situational Assessment Report(ISSAR) for 2023 released in May 2024, __________ objects originating from 212 launches and on-orbit break-up events were added to the space object population in 2023. 1) 2,431 2) 676 3) 601 4) 3,143 5) 2,533 Answer- 4) 3,143 Explanation: Sreedhara Panicker Somanath, Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) released the Indian Space Situational Assessment Report(ISSAR) for 2023 compiled by ISRO System for Safe and Sustainable Space Operations Management (IS4OM). The report assessed the vulnerability of space assets in outer space to various environmental hazards such as: asteroids, comets and artificial objects, to ensure safe and sustainable space operations. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 6 A total of 3143 objects originating from 212 launches and on-orbit break-up events were added to the space object population in 2023, compared to 2,533 objects from 179 launches in 2022. As per the report, ISRO carried out 23 Collision Avoidance Manoeuvres(CAMs) to save its satellites from harm by space debris. Click here to read more 4. Which of the following surveys has been recently (in May’ 24) launched along with the Consumer Confidence Survey by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to get Inputs for June’s 2024 Monetary Policy? 1) All India Survey on Higher Education 2) International Trade in Banking Services 3) Inflation Expectations Survey of Households 4) Urban Frame Survey 5) Digital banking consumer survey Answer- 3) Inflation Expectations Survey of Households Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched two surveys, the ‘Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH)’ and the ‘Consumer Confidence Survey (CCS),’ aimed at providing essential inputs for the upcoming bi-monthly monetary policy scheduled for June 5-7, 2024. i. Inflation Expectations Survey of Households: It seeks qualitative and quantitative responses on price changes and inflation rates for the current, three months ahead, and one-year ahead periods. ii. Consumer Confidence Survey: The ‘Consumer Confidence Survey’ gathers qualitative responses from households regarding sentiments on the general economic situation, employment scenario, price level, household income, and spending. The CCS will be conducted in 19 cities, the same as IESH, and it aims to gauge consumer confidence levels. Hansa Research Group Private Limited, Mumbai, has been engaged to conduct both the surveys (IESH and CCS) on behalf of the Reserve Bank of India. 5. In May 2024, the NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) signed a pact with the central bank of ________ (country) to develop a Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-like Payment System. 1) The United Kingdom 2) Nepal 3) Denmark 4) Indonesia 5) Namibia Answer- 5) Namibia Explanation: NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the overseas arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has signed a pact with the Bank of Namibia (BoN), the central bank of the Republic of Namibia, to develop a Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-like instant payment system for Namibia. To enhance digital financial services and facilitate real-time Person-to-Person (P2P) and person-to-merchant (P2M) payment transactions in Namibia. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 7 6. Which company/organisation has recently (in May’ 24) developed a long-range Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system that was launched from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha? 1) Defence Research and Development Organisation 2) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited 3) Simran Flowtech Industries 4) BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited 5) Bharat Electronics Limited Answer- 1) Defence Research and Development Organisation Explanation: On May 1, 2024, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight- tested a long range Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Chandipur in Balasore, Odisha using a ground mobile launcher. Developed by DRDO, it is the next-generation missile-based light-weight torpedo delivery system. It is designed to enhance the Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities, and to counter the increasing deployment of submarines by the naval forces of other countries in the Indian Ocean region. 7. Name the Chess player who has been recently (in May’ 24)bestowed with The International Chess Federation (FIDE)’s 84th Grandmaster(GM) Title? 1) Nihal Sarin 2) Vaishali Ramesh Babu 3) Sreeja Akula 4) Koneru Humpy 5) Dommaraju Gukesh Answer- 2) Vaishali Ramesh Babu Explanation: Indian Chess Player Vaishali Ramesh Babu has officially bestowed the title of GrandMaster(GM) by the International Chess Federation(FIDE). Vaishali Ramesh Babu and her brother GM Rameshbabu Pragnanandhaa are the world’s 1st GrandMaster(GM) Brother-Sister duo. After this GM title, she became the 84th Indian GM and 42nd woman from any country to hold the GM title. She officially received the GM title only after the final decision was taken at the FIDE Council meeting during the Candidates Tournament in Toronto, Canada in April 2024. 8. _____________has recently (in May’ 24) released the report “Aging Well in Asia” which states that India has the lowest health insurance coverage among older people at 21%? 1) United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 2) Niti Aayog 3) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 8 4) Reserve Bank of India 5) Asian Development Bank Answer- 5) Asian Development Bank Explanation: According to the inaugural ‘Aging Well in Asia: Asian Development Policy Report‘ released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on 2nd May 2024, India has the lowest health insurance coverage among older people standing at only 21%. South Korea and Thailand have already achieved universal health coverage. The ageing population in Asia and the Pacific is set to nearly double by 2050 to 1.2 billion or 25.2% of the regional population from 13.5% in 2022, emphasising the need for pension, welfare, and healthcare programs. India’s economic growth impact from the ageing population in 2031-2040 is expected to be lower due to its young population demographics. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) removed the age limit of 65 for buying health insurance with effect from 1st April 2024, aiming for a more inclusive healthcare system. Click here to read more. 9. Name the personality who has been recently (in May’ 24) awarded with the Whitley Gold Award 2024 by the Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) in London, United Kingdom. 1) Ajit Mishra 2) Purnima Devi Barman 3) Shashi Tharoor 4) Kiran Nadar 5) Saira Banu Answer- 2) Purnima Devi Barman Explanation: On May 1, 2024, a wildlife biologist from Assam, Dr Purnima Devi Barman has been honoured with Whitley Gold Award 2024 aka ‘Green Oscar’ by the Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) at a Royal Geographical Society awards ceremony in London, United Kingdom (UK). The award acknowledged her conservation efforts of the endangered Greater Adjutant Stork (known locally as ‘Hargila‘ in Assamese) and its wetland habitat. She received the trophy from charity patron Princess Anne – the Princess Royal, the sister of King Charles III. The 2024 Whitley Award conferred upon 6 individuals. Click here for official site. 10. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently (in May ‘24) approved the appointment of __________ as Part-Time Chairman of HDFC Bank Limited. 1) Ashwani Kumar 2) Anil Kumar Lahoti 3) Atanu Chakraborty 4) S Ravindran 5) Harun Rashid Khan Answer- 3) Atanu Chakraborty Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 9 Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the reappointment of Atanu Chakraborty as Part-Time Chairman of HDFC Bank Limited for 3 years with effect from 5th May 2024 to 4 May 2027. Following this, the Board of Directors of HDFC Bank has also approved the reappointment of Atanu Chakraborty as Part-Time Chairman and Independent Director of HDFC Bank for 3 years. Atanu Chakraborty, a 1985 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Gujarat cadre, retired as Secretary of Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance in April 2020. 11. Which Small Finance Bank(SFB) has recently(in May ‘24) appointed Sanjeev Nautiyal as its Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for 3 years with effect from 1 July 2024? 1) Ujjivan SFB 2) AU SFB 3) SBM Bank 4) Jana SFB 5) Equitas SFB Answer- 1) Ujjivan SFB Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Sanjeev Nautiyal as the Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited (Ujjivan SFB) for 3 years with effect from 1 July 2024. He will join the Bank before taking charge as the MD and CEO and will be designated as the President in the interim. The current MD and CEO, Ittira Davis, was re-appointed for 2 years, starting January 14, 2023. He is set to be released before his original term expiry. 12. Which startup has recently (in may ‘24) launched India's first commercial System on Chip (SoC) named Secure Internet of Things (IoT) 1) StartupTN 2) Mindgrove 3) OrienSpace 4) Bihar Startup Fund Trust 5) Saankhya Labs Answer- 2) Mindgrove Explanation: On May 6 2024, Mindgrove Technologies Private Limited, a semiconductor startup backed by Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) Pravartak Technologies Foundation and IIT Madras Incubation Cell, launched India's first commercial System on Chip (SoC) named Secure Internet of Things (IoT). Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 10 It will probably be 30% less expensive than existing chips in comparable categories and is intended for IoT devices. The Microcontroller Unit (MCU) chip has undergone the successful Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) tape-out at the 28 nanometer (nm) node. The Secure IoT is a high-performance micro-controller clocked at 700 Megahertz (MHz). 13. India was ranked____________ in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). 1) 93rd 2) 113th 3) 159th 4) 49th 5) 120th Answer- 3) 159th Explanation: According to the 22nd edition of the World Press Freedom Index (WPFI 2024) released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF – Reporters sans frontières in French), India is ranked 159th out of 180 countries with a score of 31.28. · India was ranked 161st in 2023 with a score of 36.62. · Norway tops the 2024 index for the 8th consecutive year followed by Denmark (2nd) and Sweden (3rd). · The last 3 places are occupied by: Eritrea (180th); Syria (179th), and Afghanistan (178th). · The index ranks 180 countries on the ability of journalists to work and report freely and independently by covering five categories viz. Political Context, Legal Framework, Economic Context, Social Context and Security. On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2024 (3rd May 2024), The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) released a report titled “Press and Planet in Danger:safety of environmental journalists; trends, challenges and recommendations”. · The report highlighted that a total of 44 journalists reporting on environmental issues were killed in 15 different countries between 2009 and 2023, with only 5 cases resulting in convictions. Around 24 journalists survived murder attempts. 14. Which country has recently (in May ‘24) won the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Thomas and Uber Cup 2024 after defeating Indonesia in the finals held in Chengdu, China? 1) Netherlands 2) India 3) China 4) Greece 5) Japan Answer- 3) China Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 11 Explanation: The People’s Republic of China’s men’s team won the 33rd edition of Badminton World Federation (BWF) Thomas Cup 2024 after defeating Indonesia men team 3-1. It is China’s 11th Thomas cup title. The BWF 2024 Championship was held in Chengdu, China from 29th April to 5th May 2024. · China’s women’s team has clinched the 30th edition of Badminton World Federation (BWF) Uber Cup 2024 after defeating Indonesia by 3-0.This is China’s 16th Uber Cup title. · The winners of the Uber Cup include China being ranked one (Gold medal) followed by Indonesia on 2nd(Silver), Japan and South Korea on 3rd (Bronze) and Denmark, Chinese Taipei, India and Thailand holding 5th rank. Click here to view more Note: The winners of the Thomas Cup include China being ranked one (Gold medal) followed by Indonesia on 2nd (Silver), Malaysia and Chinese Taipei on 3rd (Bronze) and Korea, Denmark, India and Japan sharing 5th position. 15.Nepal government has recently (in may ‘24) introduced the new 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. What was the denomination of the currency note? 1) Rs 20 2) Rs 100 3) Rs 75 4) Rs 90 5) Rs 50 Answer- 2) Rs 100 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 of Uttarakhand 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. Note: Nepal shares a border of over 1,850 km with 5 Indian states – Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. 16. Which Financial Institution recently (in may ‘24) signed the Master Risk Participation Agreement (MRPA) with Citigroup Inc. (Citi) to enhance supply chain financing for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) across Asia-Pacific? 1) European Investment Bank 2) New Development Bank 3) Asian Development Bank 4) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 5) World Bank Answer- 3) Asian Development Bank 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 enhance access to supply Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 12 chain financing for 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. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 13 17. India and Ghana have recently (in may ‘24) agreed to operationalise __________ within a period of 6 months at the 4th session of India-Ghana Joint Trade Committee (JTC) held in Accra, Ghana. 1) Unified Payment Interface 2) Free Trade Agreement 3) Digital Transformation 4) Migrant Workers 5) Double Taxation Agreement Answer- 1) Unified Payment Interface Explanation: India and Ghana have agreed to operationalise the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GHIPSS) within a period of 6 months. The linkage of India and Ghana payments system allows instant and low-cost fund transfers for users in both India and Ghana. This was discussed during the 4th session of India-Ghana Joint Trade Committee (JTC) held from 2nd to 3rd May 2024 in Accra, Ghana. 18.UNICEF(United Nations Children's Fund) India has recently (in may ‘24) named bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan as its __________. 1) Youth Advocate 2) National celebrity Ambassador 3) Celebrity Advocate 4) Goodwill Ambassador 5) Brand Ambassador Answer- 2) National celebrity Ambassador Explanation: On May 4, 2024, UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) India named Bollywood Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan as its National celebrity Ambassador. In this role, she will advocate for children's rights to early development, health, education, and gender equality. The appointment comes with the celebration of the 75th year of UNICEF’s partnership with India. Click here to view more 19.Which is the wealthiest city in the world, as per the 2024 World’s Wealthiest Cities Report published by Henley & Partners in collaboration with New World Wealth? 1) New York City, United States of America 2) The Bay Area, United States of America 3) Mumbai, India 4) Delhi, India 5) London, United Kingdom Answer- 1) New York City, United States of America Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 14 Explanation: According to the 2024 World’s Wealthiest Cities Report published by international wealth migration specialists Henley & Partners, New York City, New York, the United States of America (USA) has retained its title as the Wealthiest City in the World. California’s the Bay Area(USA) is ranked 2nd followed by Tokyo(Japan); Singapore(Singapore) and London(The United Kingdom-UK) at 3rd, 4th and 5th position respectively. Mumbai(Maharashtra) (24th) and Delhi (37th) were the only Indian cities featured among the top 50 of the 2024 World’s Wealthiest Cities Report. With 11 cities in the Top 50, the USA has emerged as the World’s richest country. Note: World’s Wealthiest Cities Report is the annual report published by Henley & Partners in collaboration with New World Wealth, a global data intelligence firm. 20.In May 2024, The International Organization for Migration(IOM) released the World Migration Report 2024. What is the remittance value received by India in 2022? 1) USD 61.10 billion 2) USD 51 billion 3) USD 111 billion 4) USD 30.4 billion 5) USD 90.5 billion Answer- 3) USD 111 billion Explanation: On 7th May 2024, United Nations(UN) agency, International Organization for Migration(IOM) released the report titled “World Migration Report 2024””. The report revealed that India received over USD 111 billion in remittances in 2022. Thus, India becomes the 1st country to surpass the USD 100 billion mark. After India, Mexico is the 2nd highest recipient of remittance in the world and received USD 61.10 billion as remittance in 2022. China, which held 2nd position in terms of highest remittances globally for the longest time, was replaced by Mexico and eventually dropped to 3rd position, with USD 51 billion remittances in 2022 followed by The Philippines (USD 38.05 billion) and France(USD 30.4 billion). 21.In May 2024, ProPublica won the 2024 ______________ (award) in journalism under the Public Service category. 1) Erasmus Prize 2) National Creators Award 3) Abel Prize 4) Pulitzer Prize 5) Ramon Magsaysay Award Answer- 4) Pulitzer Prize Explanation: On 6th May 2024, The Pulitzer Board announced the winners of 108th Pulitzer Prize (2024) under the categories such as: Journalism, Books, Drama and Music, and Special Citations. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 15 Pulitzer Prize is highest national honor in United States of America (USA) in the field of journalism, literature, and music composition. ProPublica won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Journalism under the Public Service category. Hannah Dreier of New York Times won 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Journalism under the Investigative Reporting category. David E. Hoffman of the Washington Post won 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Journalism under the Editorial Writing category. Photography Staff of Reuter won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Journalism under the Breaking News Photography. Click here to view more 22. Who has been recently (in may ‘24) elected as the 7th First Minister of Scotland, succeeding Humza Yousaf? 1) John Ramsay Swinney 2) Luis Montenegro 3) Ousmane Sonko 4) Simon Harris 5) Petteri Orpo Answer- 1) John Ramsay Swinney Explanation: On May 7 2024, Scotland Parliament elected John Ramsay Swinney, the leader of Scottish National Party (SNP) as the 7th First Minister of Scotland. · He succeeds Humza Haroon Yousaf, who formally resigned from the role on May 7 2024. · He will be formally appointed with a Royal Warrant from His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom(UK). Note: Scotland is a country within the United Kingdom (UK). UK is made up of four constituent states: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. 23. According to the report “Global Electricity Review 2024” by the international energy analytics agency Ember, in 2023, India surpassed Japan to become the world's third-largest producer of __________ power, generating 113 Terawatt-hour. 1) Hydro 2) Coal 3) Wind 4) Solar 5) Thermal Answer- 4) Solar Explanation: As per the report “Global Electricity Review 2024” by the international energy analytics agency Ember, in 2023, India surpassed Japan to become the world’s third-largest producer of solar power, generating 113 Terawatt-hour (TWh) compared to Japan’s 110 Terawatt-hour (TWh). India’s solar generation increased 17 times from 0.5% in 2015 to reaching 5.8% in 2023. China led global solar production in 2023, producing 584 Terawatt-hour (TWh), surpassing the combined output of the United States, Japan, Germany, and India. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 16 India witnessed the world’s fourth-largest increase in solar generation in 2024, with a growth of 18 terawatt hours (TWh), following China (+156 TWh), the United States (+33 TWh), and Brazil (+22 TWh). 24. In May 2024, Which bank partnered with EBANX to streamline cross-border payment processing and enhance global commerce opportunities for international merchants and Indian customers in India? 1) Bank of Baroda 2) State Bank of India 3) YES Bank 4) Airtel Payments Bank 5) ICICI Bank Answer- 3) YES Bank Explanation: YES Bank Ltd (Youth Enterprise Scheme Bank), a leading private sector bank in India, partnered with EBANX for payment processing in India for the global digital economy. · This partnership aims to streamline cross-border payment processing and enhance global commerce opportunities for international merchants and Indian customers in India. 25. In May 2024, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has lifted restrictions on __________(Bank) mobile app, _____________, to onboard new customers in it. 1) Canara Bank, Canara ai1 2) Jammu & Kashmir Bank’s, mPAY – Delight 3) Bank of Baroda’s, BoB World 4) Karnataka Bank, KBL Mobile Plus 5) ICICI Bank, Money2India Answer- 3) Bank of Baroda’s, BoB World Explanation: In May 2024, The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has lifted restrictions on Bank of Baroda(BoB)’s mobile application “BoB World” with immediate effect. This allows BoB to onboard customers through BoB World application in accordance with the applicable guidelines and extant laws /regulations. Background: In October 2023, RBI in exercise of its power given under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, ordered BoB to immediately suspend the process of adding customers through its “BoB World” mobile application based on certain supervisory concerns. 26. Who has been recently (in May ‘24) reappointed as the Prime Minister (PM) of Russia? 1) Gabriel Attal 2) Mikhail Mishustin 3) Ilham Aliyev 4) Luis Filipe Montenegro 5) Aleksandar Vučić Answer- 2) Mikhail Mishustin Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 17 Explanation: On 10th May 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed the reappointment of Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin(58) as Prime Minister (PM) of Russia. He proposed his name for State Duma, lower house of the Federal Assembly of Russia. · Mishustin who held the post of Russia’s PM for last 4 years, submitted his resignation to the Cabinet on 7th May 2024, when Vladimir Putin officially sworn-in as President of Russia for the 5th term during a ceremony held at Kremlin Palace, Moscow, Russia. 27. Who has been recently (in may ‘24) appointed as Chairperson of the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH)? 1) Jagjit Pavadia 2) Joyshree Das Verma 3) Shashi Kumar Singh 4) Pramod Kumar Tiwari 5) Rizwan Koita Answer- 5) Rizwan Koita Explanation: Rizwan Koita, an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Director of the Koita Foundation (KF) has been appointed Chairperson of the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH). · He replaced Padma Shri Dr. Mahesh Verma, Vice Chancellor of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (IPU) in Delhi, who assumed the role of Chairperson NABH in 2022. Note: NABH, a constituent board of the Quality Council of India (QCI), sets benchmarks for quality and accredits healthcare organizations. 28. Name the the rocky exoplanet with an atmosphere that has been recently (in may 24) detected by astronomers using the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)? 1) TOI-715 b 2) 55 Cancri e 3) Titan 4) 2005 EX296 5) Gaia BH1 Answer- 2) 55 Cancri e Explanation: Astronomers using the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have detected atmospheric gases surrounding 55 Cancri e, also known as Janssen, a hot rocky exoplanet 41 light-years from Earth. This is one of the 5 known planets orbiting the 55 Cancri, Sun-like star in the constellation Cancer. This discovery marks the first time an atmosphere has been identified surrounding a terrestrial planet outside our Solar System. The planet is classified as a super-Earth: larger than Earth, smaller than Neptune, and likely similar in composition to the rocky planets in our solar system. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 18 29.In May ‘24, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) enforced the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act, 2023. According to the Act, who among the following has/have the power to exercise administrative control and disciplinary actions over service personnel in Inter-Services Organisations (ISOs)? 1) President 2) Commanders-in-Chief 3) Officers-in-Command 4) Both 1 & 3 5) Both 2 & 3 Answer- 5) Both 2 & 3 Explanation: The Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act, 2023 enforced by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) from May 10, 2024, aligns with the Government’s theaterisation plan, aiming to integrate the Indian Army (IA), Indian Air Force (IAF), and Indian Navy (IN) capabilities. The act was passed during the Monsoon Session of 2023 and assented by the President on August 15, 2023. It empowers Commanders-in-Chief (CIC) and Officers-in-Command (OIC) of Inter-Services Organisations(ISOs) to exercise disciplinary and administrative control over service personnel. Existing ISOs such as Andaman and Nicobar Command, Defence Space Agency, and National Defence Academy will be recognized under the Act. The central government can establish ISOs with personnel from at least two of the three services (IA, IAF and IN), led by an OIC. 30. According to the data recently (in May ‘24) published by Global Trade Research Initiative(GTRI), which country was the largest trading partner of India with USD 118.4 billion in two-way commerce in FY24 (2023-24)? 1) United States of America 2) China 3) United Arab Emirates 4) Russia 5) Saudi Arabia Answer- 2) China Explanation: As per the data published by the think tank Global Trade Research Initiative(GTRI), China emerged as the largest trading partner of India with USD 118.4 billion in two-way commerce in FY24 (2023- 24). The United States of America(U.S.A.) with USD 118.3 billion was the 2nd largest trading partner of India in 2023-24. The United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) with USD 83.6 billion, was the 3rd largest trading partner of India in FY24, then followed by Russia(USD 65.7 billion), Saudi Arabia (USD 43.4 billion), and Singapore (USD 35.6 billion). Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 19 31. Who has been recently (in May ‘24) re-elected as the Chairman of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited( IFFCO)? 1) Balvir Singh 2) Dileep Sanghani 3) Anil Kumar Lahoti 4) Jay Shah 5) Shamalbhai B Patel Answer- 2) Dileep Sanghani Explanation: The Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has re-elected Dileep Sanghani as its Chairman during the 15th Representative General Body (RGB) elections for its Board of Directors at IFFCO Sadan, New Delhi, Delhi. · Balvir Singh has been retained as the Vice Chairman of IFFCO. Note: IFFCO, a leading fertilizer company, is the world’s number one cooperative (as of February 22, 2024). 32. Name the joint military exercise conducted between India and France that commenced on 13th May, 2024 at Umroi, Meghalaya. 1) Exercise Tiger Triumph 2) Exercise SHAKTI 3) Exercise Poorvi Lehar 4) Exercise Sahyog Kaijin 5) ExerciseVARUNA Answer- 2) Exercise SHAKTI Explanation: The 7th India-France joint military “Exercise SHAKTI 2024” commenced on 13th May, 2024 at Umroi, a fully developed and modern Foreign Training Node in Meghalaya. Ex-SHAKTI is a biennial training exercise that is conducted alternatively in India and France. · The 14-day joint exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 13th May to 26th May, 2024. · The Indian contingent is represented mainly by a battalion of the RAJPUT Regiment. · The French contingent will be represented mainly by personnel from 13th Foreign Legion Half-Brigade (13th DBLE). Note: The 6th edition of Ex-SHAKTI was held at the Military School of Draguignan, France in November, 2021. 33. Who was the chair of the 19th session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF19) that was held recently (in May ‘24) at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York, United States? 1) Judith Suminwa Tuluka 2) Vinícius Junior 3) Mio Oka 4) Zéphyrin Maniratanga 5) Dennis Francis Answer- 4) Zéphyrin Maniratanga Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 20 Explanation: The 19th session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF19) was held at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York, United States (US) from May 6 to May 10, 2024. The forum was organized by UNFF Secretariat. It was chaired by Zéphyrin Maniratanga of Burundi. · The key outcomes of the session were High-Level Segment declaration and an omnibus resolution, which included the outcome of the midterm review as well as the new Quadrennial Programme of Work of the Forum for 2025-2028. · The forthcoming declaration will outline specific actions for UNFF and its stakeholders to halt deforestation and forest degradation, prevent land degradation, implement the UN Strategic Plan for Forests, and achieve the Global Forest Goals. · The Indian delegation was led by Jitendra Kumar, Director General of Forests and Special Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). · “International Forest Governance: A Critical Review Of Trends, Drawbacks, And New Approaches” published by the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) showed deforestation rates dropped from 13 million to 10 million hectares per year between 2010 and 2023 Click here to read more 34.Which of the following Indian Manuscripts has/have been recently (in may ‘24) included in United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (UNESCO) Memory of the World (MOW) Asia-Pacific Regional Register? 1) The Ramcharitmanas 2) Panchatantra 3) Sahṛdayāloka-Locana 4) None of the Above 5) All the Above Answer- 5) All the Above Explanation: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has included: The Ramcharitmanas (Rāmacaritamānasa), Panchatantra (Pañcatantra Fables) and Sahṛdayāloka- Locana in its “Memory of the World (MOW) Asia-Pacific Regional Register”. · The inclusion of these literary works was made at the 10th meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP) in Ulaanbatar, Mongolia. · The Asia-Pacific Member States newly inscribed 20 items from different countries (including 3 from India) during the 2024 cycle. · The Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra and Sahṛdayāloka-Locana were authored by Goswami Tulsidas, Pt. Vishnu Sharma and Acharya Anandvardhan respectively. 35. Which bank has recently (in May ‘24) become the 1st bank in India to act as a Trading-cum- Clearing Member (TCM) at the India International Bullion Exchange IFSC Limited (IIBX)? 1) Federal Bank 2) AxisBank 3) State Bank of India 4) HDFC Bank 5) Canara Bank Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 21 Answer- 3) State Bank of India Explanation: On 13th May 2024, India’s largest Public Sector Bank (PSB), State Bank of India (SBI) has announced that it has become the 1st Bank in India to act as Trading-cum-Clearing Member (TCM) at the India International Bullion Exchange IFSC Limited (IIBX) which is India’s 1st International Bullion Exchange in GIFT City, Gandhinagar (Gujarat). · This enables the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) Banking Unit (IBU) of SBI to conduct trades on the IIBX platform. · The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowed the authorised Indian Banks to act as Special Category Clients (SCCs) to import Gold or Silver through IIBX. · Entities which are eligible to become member of IIBX are: Registered Partnership Firm, Private Limited Company, Public Limited Company, IBU Branches at GIFT City, among others. 36. Who has recently (in may ‘24) won the javelin throw event in the Doha Diamond League 2024 held in Doha, Qatar? 1) Neeraj Chopra 2) Jakub Vadlejch 3) Arshad Nadeem 4) Sharath Kamal 5) Kishore Jena Answer- 2) Jakub Vadlejch Explanation: The Olympic and World Champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra claimed the second spot in the Doha Diamond League 2024 that was held on 10th May 2024 at the Qatar Sports Club, Doha, Qatar. · The three-time Olympian for Czech Republic Jakub Vadlejch claimed the top spot with 88.38 meters throw while Neeraj Chopra missed the first spot by just 2 centimeters (88.36 meters). · India’s Kishore Jena, who claimed the silver medal at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games held in China in 2023, finished ninth in his Diamond League debut. Note:The Diamond League is a high-level multi-tier group of track & field meets conducted under the World Athletics. 37.Which of the following operations has recently (in May ‘24) been conducted by the Indian Air Force in collaboration with the Uttarakhand government by utilising the Mi-17 V5 helicopter to combat forest fires in Nainital, Uttarakhand? 1) Operation Meghdoot 2) Operation Indravati 3) Operation Ganga 4) Operation Bambi Bucket 5) Operation Forest Fire Answer- 4) Operation Bambi Bucket Explanation: The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted Bambi Bucket operations in collaboration with the Uttarakhand government by utilising the Mi-17 V5 helicopter to combat forest fires in Nainital, Uttarakhand. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 22 · The IAF has conducted 23 sorties totaling 11 and a half hours and used 44,600 liters of water to combat the blazing fires in the mountains. The Uttarakhand government has launched the “Pirul Lao-Paisa Pao” campaign to combat the forest fires and forest devastation. · Under this campaign, the locals and youth will collect dry pirul (pine tree leaves) from the forest and transport it to designated collection centres. · They will receive a reward of Rs 50 per kilogram (kg), which will be deposited directly into their bank accounts. 38. Which country, along with India’s National Security Guard (NSG), has recently (in may ‘24) participated in the 7th edition of the counter-terrorism exercise 'Tarkash' held in Kolkata, West Bengal ? 1) Guyana 2) Egypt 3) Russia 4) United States of America 5) France Answer- 4) United States of America Explanation: The 7th edition of the India-U.S. joint counter-terrorism exercise 'Tarkash' was held between the National Security Guard (NSG) and United States (US) Special Operations Forces (SOF) from April 22 to May 15, 2024 in Kolkata, West Bengal(WB). This three-week exercise involved intense training and mock drills in urban counter-terrorism scenarios. The 6th edition took place in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN), in January 2023. 39. According to the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2024, Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has topped the global ranking for the 2nd consecutive year. Which of the following has ranked highest among Indian universities? 1) Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 2) Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 3) IIM Ahmedabad, Gujarat 4) Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi 5)Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Answer-1) Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala Explanation: According to the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2024, 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. · Apart from MGU, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu(TN) ranked 96th is the only Indian University featured among the top 100 on the 2024 ranking. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 23 · India is represented by 55 institutions in the 2024 ranking, up from 45 in 2023 and 26 in 2020. 40. Name the organisation that has recently (May 2024) launched India’s 1st Satellite In-Orbit Third-Party Liability Insurance policy, which provides critical financial protection to meet the needs of Indian satellite manufacturers and operators. 1) State Bank of India Life Insurance Company Limited 2) TATA AIG General Insurance Company Limited 3) Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd. 4) Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Limited 5) Acko General Insurance Limited Answer- 2) TATA AIG General Insurance Company Limited Explanation: TATA AIG General Insurance Company Limited has introduced India’s first ‘Satellite In-Orbit Third-Party Liability Insurance’ policy which provides critical financial protection to meet the needs of satellite manufacturers and operators in the Indian space sector. · With this, TATA AIG General Insurance becomes the first private insurer in India to offer a Satellite Insurance cover. 41. In May 2024, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted the maiden airdrop test of __________ in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. 1) Nirbhay Cruise Missile 2) BHISHM portable cubes 3) Crystal Maze-2 missile 4) Agni-5 ballistic missile 5) Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile Answer-2) BHISHM portable cubes Explanation: On 14th May 2024, The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted the maiden air drop test of BHISHM portable cubes, World’s 1st air-lifted portable hospital in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. BHISHM portable cubes are part of a broader initiative named “Project BHISHM- Bharat health initiative for Sahyog, Hita and Maitri”. The Aid Cube is unique with its ability to be deployed in just 12 minutes. The modular trauma management and aid system is made up of 72 detachable mini cubes, each being a specialized station for emergency response and humanitarian efforts. Indian Army introduced its latest innovation i.e. Hexacopter Drone mounted by Machine Gun. This cutting-edge technology is developed indigenously under the “Make in India” initiative led by Government of India (GoI). · Sirin Hexadrones were developed by Ikran Aerospace and Technologies Private Limited (IAATPL). Click here to read more Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 24 42. Which Indian Player has recently(in May ‘24) become India’s 85th Chess Grand Master (GM)? 1) Shyam Nikhil 2) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy 3) Balbir Singh 4) Salima Tete 5) Padmini Rout Answer- 1) Shyam Nikhil Explanation: Indian Chess Player P.Shyam Nikhil (31 year old) has become India’s 85th Grand Master (GM). He achieved this feat after earning 3rd norm which is required for GM title at Dubai Police Masters 2024 which held from 3rd May to 13th May 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). P.Shyam Nikhil hails from Tamil Nadu state, he earned his 1st GM-norm at 4th Mumbai Mayer’s Cup Open (Maharashtra) in September, 2011. Then again in September 2011, he earned his 2nd GM-norm at 46th National Premier in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. In May 2012,he crossed 2500 points and got published rating of 2502 points Federation International des Echecs or International Chess Federation (FIDE) ratings. Note: To become a GM, a player has to secure 3 GM norms and cross the live rating of 2500 Elo points. 43. Name India’s 1st insurance portfolio management platform that was recently (in May '24) launched by the State Bank of India (SBI) General Insurance Company Limited. 1) SWAYAM Plus 2) CDP-SURAKSHA 3) Pratham 4) Bima Central 5) Pai Platforms Answer- 4) Bima Central Explanation: State Bank of India (SBI) General Insurance Company Limited introduced Bima Central, India’s 1st insurance portfolio management platform to transform customer experience with innovation. It has collaborated with Bima Central which was developed by CAMS Insurance Repository Services Limited (CAMSRep). The platform allows customers to aggregate their insurance portfolio through an electronic- Insurance Account (eIA). Policyholders of SBI General Insurance with an eIA through Bima Central platform can manage their insurance policies and can access their insurance portfolio through SBI General Insurance mobile app as well as through Bima Central app. 44. In May 2024, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 148.5 million loan to _____________(state) to enhance the power distribution system. 1) Sikkim 2) Maharashtra 3) Assam 4) Uttar Pradesh Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 25 5) Odisha Answer- 1) Sikkim Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 148.5 million loan which aimed to bolster, modernize, and climate-proof distribution system to enhance reliability, quality, and resilience of electricity supply in Sikkim, India. The loan is in alignment with the Power for All initiative led by Sikkim government which aims to ensure uninterrupted access to high-quality electricity for households, and industries, among others. The Project will upgrade and modernize Power Distribution System (PDS) of Sikkim, with installation of approximately 770 Kilometers(Kms) of climate-resilient medium –voltage underground or covered conductors. 45. In the May 2024 review of the MSCI Global Standard Indexes, 13 securities are scheduled to be added and 3 securities are to be removed from the India Index. Which of the following companies is among the three securities being removed from the MSCI India Index? 1) Paytm 2) JSW Energy 3) Canara Bank 4) Jindal Stainless Limited 5) Bank of India Answer- 1) Paytm Explanation: MSCI Inc.(formerly known as Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc.) has announced changes in constituents for the MSCI Global Standard Indexes, which will take place as of close of 31st May 2024. As per the May 2024 review, 13 Securities will be added to and 3 Securities will be removed from the India Index. Following this, the net stock count will be 146 for India in the MSCI Global Standard Index. The 13 Securities added to MSCI India Index are Bosch Limited; Canara Bank; Indus Towers Limited ; Jindal Stainless Limited ; JSW Energy Limited ; Mankind Pharma; NHPC Limited; PB Fintech Limited; Phoenix Mills Limited ; Solar Industries India Limited ; Sundaram Finance Limited ; Thermax Limited and Torrent Power Limited. The 3 companies removed from MSCI India Index are Berger Paints India Limited; Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) and Paytm (One97 Communications Limited) Click here to read more 46. Which country had the highest number of entries in the 9th edition of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list (2024)? 1) China 2) Singapore 3) Indonesia 4) India 5) Australia Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 26 Answer- 4) India Explanation: The 9th edition of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list (2024) featured 86 entries from India which includes Akshit Bansal (29) and Raghav Arora (28), co-founders of Statiq-India and Bhagya Shree Jain (29), founder of The Disposal Company. i.The “30 Under 30 Asia” list by Forbes showcases young entrepreneurs, leaders, and trailblazers under 30 who are driving innovation and transforming industries across the Asia-Pacific region. ii.The 2024 list features 300 entries from 21 countries and territories. India had the most entries followed by China and Japan (32 each), Singapore (27), Australia (26) and Indonesia (18). 47. Who has been recently (in May ‘24) named as Singapore's new Prime Minister (PM)? 1) Succes Masra 2) Lawrence Wong 3) Alexander Stubb 4) Bassirou Faye 5) Anwar Ibrahim Answer- 2) Lawrence Wong Explanation: Lawrence Wong Shyun Tsai, a United States (US) trained economist and a former civil servant, was sworn in as the fourth Prime Minister (PM) of Singapore since independence. The President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, administered the oath to Wong on May 15, 2024. Wong succeeded Lee Hsien Loong who relinquished his position after 20 years (2004- 2024). He will be leading the fourth generation People’s Action Party (PAP) or 4G government as the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister. He is set to hold the post until the general election which is set to be held by November 2025. 48. In May 2024, Quant Money Managers Limited received Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approval to acquire 9.98% of the paid-up share capital or voting rights in _______________. 1) ACC Limited 2) National Housing Bank 3) RBL Bank 4) Kotak Mahindra Bank 5) IndusInd Bank Answer- 3) RBL Bank Explanation: Quant Money Managers Limited has received Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approval to acquire its stake up to 9.98% of the paid-up share capital or voting rights in RBL Bank Limited by May 12, 2025, subject to certain conditions and provisions under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. As of May 10 2024, Quant Mutual Fund (MF), an arm of Quant Money Managers, holds around 4.68% stake in RBL Bank. Quant MF manages assets worth Rs 77,358 crore as on April 2024 and has around 27 mutual fund schemes. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 27 49. Which space agency has recently (in May ‘24) planned to build the 1st Railway System on the Moon called ‘Flexible Levitation on a Track (FLOAT)’? 1) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency 2) Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities 3) Indian Space Research Organisation 4) National Aeronautics and Space Administration 5) European Space Agency Answer- 4) National Aeronautics and Space Administration Explanation: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced its plan to build 1st Railway System on Moon, and named as “Flexible Levitation on a Track (FLOAT)”. This Railway system is part of NASA’s Moon to Mars mission i.e. Robotic Lunar Surface Operations 2 (RLSO2). The FLOAT system will be developed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California, United States of America(U.S.A.). It will use unpowered robots which would levitate a 3-layer flexible film track to prevent abrasion from dust on lunar surface. Carts will be mounted on these robots and will move at the speed of 1.61 kilometer per hour (Km/hr). The system aims to transport approximately 100 tons of material per day to and from NASA’s future lunar base. 50. Who is the author of the biography of former WHO Chief Scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan titled “At The Wheel of Research: An Exclusive Biography of Dr Soumya Swaminathan”? 1) Vijayadevi Rane 2) Satyanarayan Gangaram Pitroda 3) Anuradha Mascarenhas 4) Mansukh Mandaviya 5) Aravind Adiga Answer- 3) Anuradha Mascarenhas Explanation: Anuradha Mascarenhas, Senior Assistant Editor, The Indian Express, has penned a new book titled “At The Wheel of Research: An Exclusive Biography of Dr. Soumya Swaminathan”. The book is published by Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt. Ltd. This book outlines the life journey of Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, the inaugural Chief Scientist at the World Health Organisation (WHO) (2019 to 2022) and the former Director General(DG) of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) (2015 to 2017). She is the daughter of Dr. Monkumbu Sambasivan (MS) Swaminathan, the agricultural scientist popularly known as the “Father of the Green Revolution in India”. About Author: Anuradha Mascarenhas is a seasoned journalist who has won awards including the Press Council of India National Awards for Excellence in Journalism for Gender-Based Reporting in 2019. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 28 51. Which regulatory body has recently(in May ‘24) granted the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) an additional 3 years to meet Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) norms? 1) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India 2) Securities and Exchange Board of India 3) Reserve Bank of India 4) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority 5) GIFT International Financial Services Centre Answer- 2) Securities and Exchange Board of India Explanation: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has received the approval from Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an additional 3 years to comply with the Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) norms. SEBI granted this additional 3 years to LIC to achieve 10% Public shareholding under Rule 19(2) (b) (iv) of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957 i.e. within a time period of 5 years from the date of listing. Now, the revised timeline for LIC to achieve is on or before 16th May, 2027. 52.Which Indian digital payments company recently(in May ‘24) partnered with Sri Lanka's LankaPay to introduce Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions in Sri Lanka? 1) NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd 2) PhonePe 3) Razorpay 4) Amazon Pay 5) Paytm Answer- 2) PhonePe Explanation: Bengaluru(Karnataka) based PhonePe, Indian digital payments company, has partnered with Sri Lanka’s LankaPay, owned by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, to facilitate Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions for its users in Sri Lanka. This allows PhonePe users to make payments in Indian Rupees (INR) across LankaPay’s merchant network, with currency exchange rates applied to transactions. 53. According to Forbes’ World’s Highest-Paid Athletes 2024 list released in May 2024, who is the highest-paid athlete in the world? 1) Novak Djokovic 2) Cristiano Ronaldo 3) Lionel Messi 4) Virat Kohli 5) Jon Rahm Answer- 2) Cristiano Ronaldo Explanation: On May 16, 2024, Forbes’ released the list of World’s Highest-Paid Athletes 2024 featuring top 50 highest paid athletes. Soccer Player Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) topped the list with a total earnings of USD 260 million, which includes USD 200 million on the field earnings and USD 60 million off the field earnings. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 29 Spanish golfer Jon Rahm stands 2nd with a total earning of USD 218 million and Argentine Soccer player Lionel Messi stands 3rd with USD 135 million. According to Forbes, the world’s 10 highest-paid athletes collectively earned USD 1.38 billion before taxes and agents’ fees over the past 12 months, which is the highest total ever. 54. In May 2024, Sela Tunnel was recognised as India’s highest tunnel by the International Book of Honour (IBH), England, United Kingdom (UK). The Sela Tunnel was constructed in which state/UT? 1) Jammu and Kashmir 2) Assam 3) Arunachal Pradesh 4) Gujarat 5) Chhattisgarh Answer- 3) Arunachal Pradesh Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh’s Sela Tunnel, an engineering marvel has been recognised as India’s Highest Tunnel by the International Book of Honour (IBH), England, United Kingdom (UK). This recognition underscores the achievement of the Border Road Organisation (BRO) in constructing the tunnel at an altitude of 13,000 feet through Project VARTAK with construction carried out by Patel Engineering Limited. Sela Tunnel is the world’s longest bi-lane tunnel constructed on the road connecting Tezpur, Assam to Tawang in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. The 2.598 km-long Sela Tunnel on Tezpur-Tawang Road ensures year-long connectivity to the strategic Tawang Region. Constructed at a cost of Rs 825 crore, the tunnel ensures all-weather connectivity along the National Highway (NH)-13 road to Tawang via Sela Pass on the Balipara – Chariduar – Tawang Road. 55. Who has been recently(in May ‘24) appointed as Prime Minister(PM)-designate of the Republic of Croatia? 1) Andrej Plenkovic 2) Ousmane Sonko 3) Luis Montenegro 4) Simon Harris 5) Robert Fico Answer- 1) Andrej Plenkovic Explanation: On 17th May 2024, Andrej Plenkovic (54 years), incumbent Croatian Prime Minister(PM) and President of the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) party, has been appointed as PM-designate of the Republic of Croatia for 3rd consecutive term. He has been serving as the PM of Croatia since 19th October 2016. HDZ party has won 61 seats while the Homeland Movement (DP) won 14 seats. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 30 56. Which company has recently (in May ‘24) acquired Shriram Housing Finance Ltd (SHFL), the housing-finance subsidiary of Shriram Finance Ltd (SFL) for Rs 4,630 crore? 1)IndusInd International Holdings Limited 2) Axis Bank Limited 3) Warburg Pincus 4) Brookfield Asset Management 5) ICICI Venture Answer- 3) Warburg Pincus Explanation: Chennai, Tamil Nadu-based Shriram Finance Ltd (SFL) has approved the sale of its housing-finance subsidiary, Shriram Housing Finance Ltd (SHFL), to New York, United States (US)-based equity firm Warburg Pincus, for Rs 4,630 crore. The acquisition includes equity and convertible instruments of SHFL and is subject to regulatory approvals. As part of the transaction, Valiant Partners LP, Mauritius, a minority shareholder in SHFL, and SFL will fully sell its equity stake to Warburg Pincus. Warburg Pincus will acquire the stake through its affiliate Mango Crest Investment, and will infuse Rs 1,000 crore in equity. 57. In May 2024, _________________, the veteran Congress leader and former governor of Gujarat (2009–2014), passed away. 1) Aziz Qureshi 2) C.P. Radhakrishnan 3) Ved Prakash Nanda 4) Sreenivasa Prasad 5) Kamla Beniwal Answer- 5) Kamla Beniwal Explanation: A veteran Congress leader and former Gujarat Governor Dr Kamla Beniwal has passed away at the age of 97 at a private hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan. She was born on 12th January 1927 in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. At the age of 15, she joined the Indian National Congress (INC) and participated in the Quit India Movement (1942). At the age of 27, she became the first woman minister in Rajasthan. She has also served as the Governor of Gujarat (2009 to 2014) and Mizoram (July 2014 to August 2014) and as Deputy Chief minister of Rajasthan. Beniwal was awarded the ‘Tamra Patra Award’ by then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. 58. Which country has been recently (in may ‘24) chosen as the host of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup? 1) Uzbekistan 2) China 3) Australia 4) Thailand Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 31 5) Singapore Answer- 3) Australia Explanation: Australia and Uzbekistan have been confirmed as the hosts of the 2026 and 2029 editions of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Asian Cup, respectively. The recommendation of AFC Women’s Football Committee was ratified during the 3rd AFC Executive Committee meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand. The meeting was held on the eve of the 34th AFC Congress. Uzbekistan will become the first Central Asian nation to organize the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. 59. In May 2024, Narayanan Vaghul, Renowned Indian Banker and Former Chairman of ICICI Bank, passed away at the age of 88. Narayanan Vaghul was awarded ___________ in 2010 in the Trade and Industry category. 1) Padma Shri 2) Padma Bhushan 3) Bharat Ratna 4) Padma Vibhushan 5) Sahitya Akademi Awards Answer- 2) Padma Bhushan Explanation: Renowned Indian Banker and Former Chairman of ICICI Bank, Narayanan Vaghul passed away at the age of 88 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (T.N.). He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s 3rd highest civilian honour, in 2010 in the Trade and Industry category. He was the youngest person to became the chairman of Bank of India (BOI) in 1981. He was the founder chairman of CRISIL Limited (formerly known as Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited),1st credit rating agency in India. In 2023, Union Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman released his memoir titled “Reflections” (published by Piramal Enterprises Limited ) which carried vivid account of his experiences spanning over several decades in financial sector of India. 60. In May 2024, SEBI amended its Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations, 2015 with SEBI (LODR) (Amendment) 2024 for revising the method for calculating _____________ of listed companies. 1) Complaint Redressal 2) Account statement 3) Market Capitalization 4) Company Ratings 5) settlement cycle Answer- 3) Market Capitalization Explanation: On May 17, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) amended its Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations, 2015 with SEBI (LODR) (Amendment) 2024 for revising the method for calculating the market capitalization of listed companies under the LODR Regulations. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 32 Instead of using a single day’s market cap (previously calculated on March 31), SEBI now employs an ‘Average Market Capitalization’ over a defined period. This change affects ten provisions in the LODR Regulations viz. 3, 15, 17, 21, 25, 26A, 29, 30, 34, 43A, 44. The change follows recommendations from a SEBI-appointed expert committee chaired by former whole-time member Santosh Kumar (SK) Mohanty, aimed at facilitating ease of business. The changes will impact the Top 100/top 250 companies based on market capitalisation. For the rest of the companies, the framework is still voluntary. Click here to read more 61. Which bank has recently (in May ‘24) emerged as the top performer among Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in terms of business growth during the Fiscal Year 2023-24 (FY24)? 1) State Bank of India 2) Bank of Maharashtra 3) Canara Bank 4) Indian Bank 5) Bank of Baroda Answer- 2) Bank of Maharashtra Explanation: Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) emerged as the top performer among Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in terms of business growth during the Fiscal Year 2023-24 (FY24), according to published financial numbers of the public sector banks (PSBs). BoM recorded a remarkable 15.94% rise in total business (domestic) in FY24. State Bank of India (SBI) followed closely with a growth rate of 13.12%. SBI’s total business (deposit and advances) stood significantly higher at Rs 79,52,784 crore (about 16.7 times) compared to BoM’s Rs 4,74,411 crore. State Bank of India (SBI), the largest state-owned lender in India, announced its Q4FY24 results, showcasing robust performance with a net profit of Rs 20,698.35 crore, up 24% from Q4FY23. Click here to read more 62. Who has been recently (in May 2024) appointed as the President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the years 2024–25? 1) Rajiv Memani 2) R.Mukundan 3) Sanjiv Puri 4) Hitesh Kumar Sethia 5) R. Dinesh Answer- 3) Sanjiv Puri Explanation: Sanjiv Puri, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of ITC Limited, formally took charge as President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the years 2024–25. Sanjiv Puri has succeeded R. Dinesh, Chairman of TVS Supply Chain Solution (TVS SCS), who served as President of CII for 2023-24. Rajiv Memani, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ernst &Young (EY), India has been named as President-designate for 2024-25. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 33 R.Mukundan, CEO and MD of Tata Chemicals Ltd. named as Vice-President of CII for 2024- 25. 63. Who was recently (in May '24) sworn in as the 16th President of Taiwan (Republic of China (ROC)) in a ceremony held at the presidential office in Taipei? 1) William Lai Ching 2) Felix Tshisekedi 3) Bernardo Arévalo 4) Tamas Sulyok 5) Tsai Ing-wen Answer- 1) William Lai Ching Explanation: Dr William Lai Ching-te, a doctor turned politician was sworn in as the 16th President of Taiwan (Republic of China (ROC)) in a ceremony held at the presidential office in Taipei. The First Lady and Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao also attended the inaugural celebrations. William Lai Ching-te succeeded Tsai Ing-wen, the 1st female head of state of Taiwan and Asia, who served as president for 2 consecutive 4-year terms since 2016. Bi-khim Hsiao succeeded Lai Ching-te as the 16th Vice President of Taiwan. 64. ISRO has recently (in may ‘24) planned to include a Helicopter, Sky Crane, supersonic Parachute, and Rover for navigation on Mars in its _________ mission. 1) NISAR 2) Mangalyaan-2 3) Aditya-L1 4) Gaganyaan 1 5) AstroSat-2 Answer- 2) Mangalyaan-2 Explanation: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has unveiled a comprehensive strategy for its next Mars mission “Mangalyaan-2”. It was unveiled during a special presentation held at the Space Application Centre (SAC) on the eve of National Technology Day (May 11th, 2024). With the successful launch of Mangalyaan-2 mission, India will become 4th country in the world after United States of America (U.S.A.), Russia and China to successfully land a spacecraft on Mars. ISRO plans to use a Rover and helicopter for Mars exploration which is similar to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Perseverance Rover. ISRO is also working on a supersonic Parachute and Sky-Crane system, drawing inspiration from deployment techniques of NASA. The Mangalyaan-2 mission will be launched aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk III (LVM3). 65. Name the space organisation that has recently (in May ‘24) carried six crew members, including Indian Gopi Thotakura, into space under the space tourism mission named New Shepard-25 (NS-25). 1) NASA 2) Virgin Galactic Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 34 3) Blue Origin 4) SpaceX 5) Space Adventures Answer- 3) Blue Origin Explanation: On 19th May 2024, New Shepard rocket system built by Blue Origin, the company owned by Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon, under the space tourism mission named New Shepard-25 (NS-25) lifted off with 6 crew members including one Indian from Launch site one in West Texas, United States of America (U.S.A). Among the 6 crew members, Gopi Thotakura, commercial jet pilot and entrepreneur from Andhra Pradesh(India), is the only Indian on this human space flight. Gopi is the 1st Indian space tourist and the 2nd Indian to venture into space after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma of Indian Army (1984). Captain Ed Dwight is the 1st Black astronaut on the space flight. Dwight became the oldest person to fly in space at the age of 90. He broke the record set by William Shatner who went to space on Blue Origin flight in 2021, as he is two months older than him. Names of other crew members are: Mason Angel (USA), Sylvain Chiron (France), Kenneth L. Hess (USA), Carol Schaller (USA). 66. Name the weapon system that has been recently (in May ‘24) handed over to the Indian Army by the Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) located in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. 1) BrahMos 2) AK-203 Assault Rifles 3) Unmanned Aircraft Systems 4) Bogie Open Military wagons 5) Man-Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile Answer- 2) AK-203 Assault Rifles Explanation: The Indo-Russian Joint Venture (JV), Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) based in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, handed over 27,000 AK-203 assault rifles to Indian Army. These assault rifles achieved 25% of localization. The 1st 70,000 rifles will be manufactured in India with a gradual increase of localization from 5% to 70%, remaining rifles will be manufactured with 100% localization. These assault rifles will be manufactured through a special purpose Joint Venture (JV) called Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) at Korwa Ordnance factory in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. AK-203 assault rifle has a magazine capacity of 30 rounds. It has an effective range of 800m. It has a gas-operated, rotary bolt-locking rifle and can fire 600 rounds in one minute. 67. In which Badminton World Federation (BWF) tournament did Indian pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty win the men’s double title? 1) Australian Open 2) Tokyo Open 3) Bengaluru Open 4) Chennai Open Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 35 5) Thailand Open Answer- 5) Thailand Open Explanation: Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have won the men’s doubles title in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Thailand Open Super 500 badminton tournament 2024 which was held from 14th to 19th May 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. The world No. 3 Indian pair clinched the title by defeating the 29th-ranked Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi of China. This was their second tournament win of 2024 and second Thailand Open title after winning it in 2019. The Indian duo won the Swiss Open, the Indonesia Open and the Korea Open in 2023 as well as won the French Open Super 750 in March 2024.Click here to view full winner list 68. In May 2024, Iran's Vice President Mohammad Mokhber was appointed as Interim President of Iran following the death of Iranian President __________ in a helicopter crash in northwestern Iran. 1) Hage Geingob 2) Ebrahim Raisi 3) Sebastian Pinera 4) Brian Mulroney 5) Qasem Soleimani Answer-2) Ebrahim Raisi Explanation: On May 19 2024, Iran’s 8th President Ebrahim Raisa was died in a helicopter crash in northwestern Iran (Iran-Azerbaijan border), Following his death Iran’s 1st Vice President Mohammad Mokhber was appointed as Interim President of Iran for 50 days (before mandatory presidential elections). Iran’s government cabinet also appoints Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani as acting foreign minister after the death of Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in the crash. Mohammad Mokhber’s elevation to presidential office will be subject to the approval of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Ebrahim Raisi won Iran’s 2021 presidential election with 62% of the vote. 69. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index (as of 20th May 2024), Mukesh Ambani is ranked 12th with a net worth of USD 110 billion. _______________ has topped the list with a net worth of USD 220 billion. 1) Gautam Adani 2) Larry Page 3) Jeff Bezos 4) Elon Musk 5) Bernard Arnault Answer- 5) Bernard Arnault Explanation: According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index (daily ranking index as of 20th May 2024), Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL); and Gautam Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 36 Adani, Founder and Chairman of the Adani Group, are featured among the top 15 of world’s richest people. Mukesh Ambani is ranked 12th with a total net worth of USD 110 billion and Gautam Adani is ranked 14th with a net worth of USD 100 billion. Bernard Arnault, the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, tops the world’s richest list with a net worth of USD 220 billion. Note: For the first time, each person in the top 15 super rich in the world has a net worth of USD 100 billion or more. 70. According to the World Economic Forum's Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024, India is ranked ___________________, and the _______________ (country) topped the 2024 ranking. 1) 159th; Norway 2) 3rd, the United States of America(USA) 3) 54th, Switzerland 4) 93rd; Denmark 5) 39th; the United States of America(USA) Answer- 5) 39th; the United States of America(USA) Explanation: According to the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s 2nd edition of the Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI 2024), India is ranked 39th among 119 economies with a TTDI score of 4.25. The United States of America (USA) has topped the list with a TTDI score of 5.24 followed by Spain (5.18) and Japan (5.09) at 2nd and 3rd rank respectively. India is ranked highest in South Asia and among the lower-middle-income economies. India was ranked 54th in TTDI 2021 with a score of 4.1. TTDI 2024 evolved from the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) series, a flagship index of WEF that has been in production since 2007.Click here to read more About World Economic Forum (WEF): President – Børge Brende Headquarters – Cologny, Switzerland Established – 1971 71. Name the company that has become India’s third unicorn (with a valuation of USD 1 billion and above) in 2024. 1) Krutrim 2) Razorpay 3) Perfios 4) Swiggy 5) Porter Answer- 5) Porter Explanation: Bengaluru(Karnataka)-based logistics services platform, Porter has become 3rd Unicorn of India in 2024, with valuation of around USD 1 billion. Porter became unicorn after completing a fresh internal round, where individuals bought shares from the employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) pool at a valuation of USD 1 billion. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 37 So far, Ola’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) startup Krutrim and Fintech-focussed Software as a Service (SaaS) firm Perfios are the other two Indian startups that emerged as Unicorn in 2024. Note:A unicorn is a term used to describe privately owned startups or companies whose valuation is more than USD 1 billion. 72. Name the book written by Jenny Erpenbeck and translated by Michael Hofmann, that has recently(in May ‘24) won the International Booker Prize 2024. 1) Night Watch 2) Kairos 3) The Book Beautiful 4) Staliner Divan 5) King: A Life Answer- 2) Kairos Explanation: German author Jenny Erpenback and translator Michael Hofmann have been named the winner of the International Booker Prize 2024 for the book ‘Kairos’. The announcement was made by Eleanor Wachtel, Chair of the 2024 judges, at a ceremony sponsored by Maison Valentino at Tate Modern in London, the United Kingdom (UK). Jenny Erpenbeck became the 1st German writer to win the Prize, and Michael Hofmann became the 1st male translator to win since the Prize launched in its current form in 2016. Kairos became the 1st book translated from German to English to win the International Booker Prize.click here to read more 73. Who has been recently (in May ‘24) elected as the President of Vietnam for the 2021-2026 tenure? 1) Srettha Thavisin 2) Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo 3) To Lam 4) Sheikh Hasina 5) Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi Answer- 3) To Lam Explanation: On 22nd May 2024, the 15th National Assembly of Viet Nam has elected General To Lam as the New President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam for the 2021-2026 tenure. He takes over from Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xua, who has been serving as the Interim President since 21st March 2024 following the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong on 20th March 2024. He holds the rank of four-star General in the People’s Public Security Forces of Vietnam. He served as the Deputy Minister of Public Security of Vietnam from 2010 to 2016 and he became Minister of Public Security in April 2016. Note:Tran Thanh Man, vice chairman of Viet Nam’s National Assembly, has been named as the Chairman of the National Assembly. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 38 74. Who has recently (in may ‘24) won the inaugural Casablanca Chess Variant Tournament 2024 that was held in Morocco? 1) Hikaru Nakamura 2) Gukesh D 3) Magnus Carlsen 4) Vishwanathan Anand 5) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa Answer- 3) Magnus Carlsen Explanation: Five-time World Champion & World No. 1 Chess player Magnus Carlsen won the inaugural Casablanca Chess Variant Tournament 2024 that was held on 18th-19th May, 2024 at Mahkama du Pacha in Casablanca, Morocco. Hikaru Nakamura from the United States of America (U.S.A.) secured 2nd position with 3.5 points. 5-time World Champion and Indian Chess Player, Vishwanathan Anand secured the 3rd position with 3 points. 75. According to the recently released (in may’24 ) Oxford Economics' Global Cities Index 2024, which city ranked top among Indian cities while New York topped globally? 1) Mumbai 2) Pune 3) Bengaluru 4) Kochi 5) Delhi Answer- 5) Delhi Explanation: According to the Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index 2024, Delhi has ranked 350th among the world’s largest 1,000 cities and emerged as the highest-ranked Indian city. New York City, the United States of America(USA) has topped the 2024 Index followed by London, The United Kingdom(UK) and San Jose, USA at 2nd and 3rd rank. As per the index, 1000 largest cities in the world accounted for 60% of global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023. Some other Indian cities in the index are: Kolkata, West Bengal (528th ), Pune, Maharashtra (539th ), and Thrissur, Kerala (550th ). Click here to read more 76. Name the country that officially became the 99th member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). 1)Panama 2) Spain 3) Egypt 4) Ethiopia 5) Saudi Arabia Answer- 2) Spain Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 39 Explanation: Spain officially became the 99th member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) which shows its commitment to promote solar energy in the energy sector. At present, 119 countries have signed the ISA framework and 99 countries have signed as well as ratified ISA framework. It is an inter-governmental organisation jointly formed by India and France in 2015. It aims to mobilise efforts against climate change through the deployment of solar energy solutions. Note: In March 2024, Panama became the 98th country to ratify ISA framework. 77. Name the organisation/financial institution recently (in May’24)approved the dividend of Rs 2,10,874 crore (~Rs 2.11 Lakh crore) to the government of India(GoI) for the fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24). 1) State Bank of India 2) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development 3) Small Industries Development Bank of India 4) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India 5) Reserve Bank of India Answer- 5) Reserve Bank of India Explanation: On 22nd May 2024, the Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the transfer of Rs 2,10,874 crore (~Rs 2.11 Lakh crore) as surplus to the Central government for the fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24). This is around 141% higher than surplus transferred in FY23 (Rs 87,416 crore.). Higher dividend aids Central Government in achieving fiscal deficit target of 5.1% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for FY25. This is above the budgeted figure of Rs 1.50 lakh crore in the Interim Budget for FY2025 under dividends and profits, which includes dividends from Public Sector Undertaking (PSUs). 78. Name the chairperson of an expert committee that has been recently (in may’24) constituted by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to position GIFT- IFSC as a “Global Commodity Trading Hub.” 1) Devendra Jhajharia 2) Vinod Kumar Paul 3) Rajeev Kher 4) K. Rajaraman 5) Anantha Nageswaran Answer- 3) Rajeev Kher Explanation: The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has constituted an expert committee to position Gujarat International Finance Tec-City- International Financial Services Centre (GIFT-IFSC) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat as “Global Commodity Trading Hub”. The 21-member expert committee will be chaired by Rajeev Kher, Former Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry(MoCI).Click here for the complete list of members Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 40 It will develop legal, regulatory and policy frameworks and incentive structures that will help to promote GIFT-IFSC as a Global Commodity Trading Hub. 79. According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), which of the following states topped the youth unemployment rate among the 15–29 age group for the January–March quarter of FY24 (2023– 24)? 1) Maharashtra 2) Kerala 3) Gujarat 4) Rajasthan 5) Madhya Pradesh Answer- 2) Kerala Explanation: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for the 15-29-year age group for January-March, 2024 Quarter for FY24(2023-24). As per PLFS, Kerala topped the youth unemployment rate among the 15-29 age group at 31.8% for Q4 (Jan-March) FY24. Delhi registered the lowest unemployment rate among the 15-29 age group at 3.1% for Q4 FY24, followed by Gujarat(9%), and Haryana (9.5%), among others. The data showed that the unemployment rate for the 15-29 age group has increased from 16.5% (October-December, 2023) to 17% (January-March,2024). The unemployment rate for all age groups increased marginally from 6.5% for Q3 FY24 to 6.7% for Q4 FY24. Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) registered the highest unemployment rate for women at 48.6% for Q4 FY24. Click here to read more 80. According to the Wall Street Journal's (WSJ) list of the highest-paid Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in the United States of America (USA) for 2023, Indian-origin _____________ became the world's 2nd highest-paid CEO in 2023. 1) Nikesh Arora 2) Ajaypal Singh Banga 3) Satya Nadella 4) Sundar Pichai 5) Shantanu Narayen Answer- 1) Nikesh Arora Explanation: According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ)’s list of the highest-paid Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in the United States of America (USA) for 2023. Indian-origin Nikesh Arora, chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks became the world’s 2nd highest-paid CEO in 2023 with a substantial remuneration of USD 151.43 million (approximately Rs 1,260 crore). Hock E. Tan, President and CEO of Broadcom Inc., is the world’s highest-paid CEO with a pay package of USD 161.83 million in 2023. Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder of Blackstone, secured the 3rd spot with a package of USD 119.78 million in 2023. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 41 81. Who has recently (in May ‘24) won the prestigious Amal Clooney Women's Empowerment Award at the Prince's Trust Awards event in the United Kingdom (UK) to recognise her role in the Pink E-rickshaw initiative? 1) Pavuluri Subba Rao 2) Arti 3) Purnima Devi Barman 4) Alok Shukla 5) Avantika Vandanapu Answer- 2) Arti Explanation: Arti(18), a rickshaw driver from Uttar Pradesh (UP) has won the prestigious Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award at the Prince’s Trust Awards, an event that celebrates the achievements of young people from around the world in London, United Kingdom (UK). She has also met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, London, UK, after winning the award. The award is given in recognition for her role in inspiring other young girls through her involvement in the Indian government’s Pink E-rickshaw initiative Note: Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award was named after the famous English Barrister Amal Clooney. 82. Who has been recently (in may ‘24) appointed as the non-executive part-time chairman of ICICI Bank Limited? 1) Ajay Kanwal 2) Manoj Mittal 3) Sanjay Shukla 4) Shyamprasad Kamath 5) Pradeep Kumar Sinha Answer- 5) Pradeep Kumar Sinha Explanation: The former Cabinet Secretary Pradeep Kumar Sinha has been appointed as the Non-Executive Part-time Chairman of ICICI Bank Limited. He will succeed Girish Chandra Chaturvedi who is set to retire from the post on 30th June 2024. He will take over the position with effect from July 1, 2024, for a three–year term as per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approval. Note: Pradeep Kumar Sinha has also been approved as an Additional Independent Director by the Board of Directors of ICICI Bank for a five-year term (2024 to 2029) during the meeting held from February 15-17, 2024. 83. Which sports personality was recently (in may’24) named as a Tournament ambassador for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's T20 World Cup 2024? 1) Mithali Raj 2) Sana Mir 3) David Warner 4) Shahid Afridi Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 42 5) Mahendra Singh Dhoni Answer- 4) Shahid Afridi Explanation: Shahid Afridi, Pakistan cricketer has been named as a Tournament ambassador for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 which will take place in the United States of America (USA) and West Indies from 1 to 29 June, 2024. He has joined Chris Gayle, Yuvraj Singh and Usain Bolt in the list of ambassadors. 84. When was the first-ever United Nations (UN) World Football Day observed across the globe to acknowledge the global reach of football and its impact across various spheres, including commerce, peace, and diplomacy? 1) May 7 2) June 23 3) April 6 4) May 25 5) March 26 Answer- 4) May 25 Explanation: The first-ever United Nations (UN)’s World Football Day was observed across the globe on 25th May 2024 to acknowledge the global reach of football and its impact across various spheres, including commerce, peace, and diplomacy. World Football Day recognises football’s unique ability to create spaces for cooperation and connection worldwide. 25th May 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the 1924 Olympic Football Tournament held in Paris, France.This was the 1st international football tournament in history with the representation of all regions.Click here to read more 85. Which Indian airport has recently (in May ‘24) won the silver award under the ‘over 35 million passengers per annum category’ in the ‘Airports Council International (ACI) Asia- Pacific & Middle East’ Green Airports Recognition (GAR) 2024? 1) Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru 2) Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi 3) Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow 4) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata 5) Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai Answer- 2) Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi Explanation: Airport Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific and Middle East announced 8th Green Airports Recognition (GAR) awards for 2024. Three Indian Airports have been awarded under Silver category. They are, Indira Gandhi International Airport (New Delhi, Delhi) under ‘Over 35 million passengers per annum’ category Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) (Bengaluru, Karnataka) under ‘Between 15-35 million passengers per annum’ category. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 43 Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh-UP) under ‘less than 8 million passengers per annum’ category.Click here to read more 86. In May 2024, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched climate satellites designed to study heat emissions at Earth’s poles. The satellites were launched using Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket from Launch Complex 1 in Māhia, New Zealand under the ________________ mission. 1) Artemis 2) APEP 3) Aditya L1 4) PREFIRE 5) PACE Answer- 4) PREFIRE Explanation: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) successfully launched the first pair of small climate satellites atop the Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket from Launch Complex 1 in Māhia, New Zealand. The mission, dubbed PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment) mission, aims to study heat emissions at the Earth’s poles for NASA. The mission consists of two shoebox-sized CubeSats, equipped with thermal infrared spectrometer capable of measuring the far-infrared radiation emitted by the Earth’s coldest and most remote regions – the Arctic and Antarctic. The PREFIRE mission was jointly developed by the NASA, and the University of Wisconsin- Madison, the United States of America (USA). 87. In May 2024, Wang Zhi Yi of China defeated ________ to win the women’s singles title at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Malaysia Masters 2024. 1) Manisha Ramadass 2) Ashmita Chaliha 3) Anupama Upadhyaya 4) P.V Sindhu 5) Saina Nehwal Answer- 4) P.V Sindhu Explanation: Two-time Olympic gold medalist and World number 15, Pusarla Venkata (P.V) Sindhu settles as runner-up in the Women’s Singles category after losing the match to World number 7, Wang Zhi Yi of China in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Malaysia Masters 2024 held from 21st to 26th May 2024 in Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Meanwhile, World number 1 Viktor Axelsen won his first World Tour title of 2024 in the Men’s Singles category after defeating Malaysian badminton player Lee Zii Jia. Winners: Category Winner Runner-up Men’s Singles Viktor Axelsen (Denmark) Lee Zii Jia (Malaysia) Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 44 Women’s Singles Wang Zhi Yi (China) P. V. Sindhu (India) Men’s Doubles Kim Astrup and Jin Yong and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen (Denmark) Na Sung-seung (South Korea) Women’s Doubles Rin Iwanaga and Lee Yu-lim and Kie Nakanishi Shin Seung-chan (Japan) (South Korea) Mixed Doubles Goh Soon Huat and Rinov Rivaldy and Shevon Jemie Lai Pitha Haningtyas Mentari (Malaysia) (Indonesia) 88. In May 2024, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is set to launch a unified ____________ portal to simplify the process of filing health insurance claims. 1) Anuvadini 2) Samman 3) JanSamarth 4) e-samridhi 5) NHCX Answer- 5) NHCX Explanation: Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is set to launch a unified portal named National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX) to simplify the process of filing health insurance claims. It aims to foster transparency and ensure interoperability of health insurance claims and help to enhance the efficiency of the health insurance sector. The portal is expected to be launched in the next 2 or 3 months. The NHCX is developed by the National Health Authority (NHA) and it has been developed as part of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The portal will serve as a single-window platform between health insurance companies, hospitals and insurance policyholders, and will facilitate easier and faster health insurance claim settlements. 89. Who has become the first Indian to win the Grand Prix award at the 77th annual Cannes International Film Festival for the Indian film ‘All We Imagine as Light’? 1) Kartiki Gonsalves 2) Payal Kapadia 3) Anasuya Sengupta 4) Mansi Maheshwari 5) Zoya Akhtar Answer- 2) Payal Kapadia Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 45 Explanation: The 77th annual Cannes International Film Festival was held from May 14 to May 25, 2024, in Cannes, France. American comedy-drama film ‘Anora’ directed by Sean Baker won the Palme d’Or, the highest honour of the Cannes festival. i.Indian film ‘All We Imagine as Light’ directed by Payal Kapadia won the Grand Prix, the 2nd highest award of the festival. She became the first Indian to win this award. ii.Santosh Sivan, an Indian cinematographer and film director, was honoured with the Pierre Angénieux Tribute Award in recognition of his career and exceptional quality of work. He became the first Asian to win this award. iii.Indian actress Anasuya Sengupta won the Best Actress award for her performance in ‘The Shameless’ in the ‘Un Certain Regard’ category. iv.Mysuru (Karnataka) filmmaker Chidananda S. Naik won 1st prize in the La Cinéf section for his 15-minute short film “Sunflowers Were the First to Know,” based on Kannada folklore. Click here to read more 90. In May 2024, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) extended the tenure of ________________, Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D), and Chairman of Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) by one year till 31st May 2025. 1) Sadanand Vasant Date 2) Apurva Chandra 3) Piyush Anand 4) Nalin Prabhat 5) Dr. Samir Venkatapathy Kamat Answer- 5) Dr. Samir Venkatapathy Kamat Explanation: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Defence(MoD) to extend the tenure of Dr. Samir Venkatapathy Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D), MoD, and Chairman of Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) by one year beyond the age of superannuation(31st May 2024). He will continue in his present position till 31st May 2025. He has been serving as the Secretary of DDR&D and Chairman of DRDO since 25th August 2022 and was set to retire on 31st May 2024. 91. In May 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captained by Shreyas Iyer won the title of the 17th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad(SRH in the finals. Who won the Orange Cap for scoring the most runs of the season? 1) Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore) 2) Harshal Patel (Punjab Kings - PBKS) 3) Sunil Narine (KKR) 4) Nitish Kumar Reddy(SRH) 5) Abhishek Sharma (SRH) Answer- 1) Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore) Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 46 Explanation: Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) captained by Shreyas Iyer(Indian cricketer) has won the champions title of the 17th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad(SRH) captained by Pat Cummins(Australian cricketer) by eight wickets in the finals held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu(TN). This marks KKR’s 3rd IPL title. The team has previously won the title in 2012 and 2014 under the captaincy of Gautam Gambhir. Award

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