Current Affairs Top 100 Q&A PDF June 2024 PDF

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In May 2024, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the _________ launched a new USD 135 million Blue and Green Islands Integrated Programme (BGI-IP) to address environmental challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS). 1) UN Environment Programme 2) African Development Bank 3) Asian Development Bank 4) World Bank 5) Global Environment Facility Answer- 5) Global Environment Facility Explanation: On 28th May 2024, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) jointly launched a new USD 135 million Blue and Green Islands Integrated Program (BGI-IP), a transformative and comprehensive initiative designed to address pressing environmental challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The initiative was launched during the 4th International Conference on SIDS (SIDS4) held in Antigua and Barbuda from 27th to 30th May 2024 under the overarching theme of “Charting the course toward resilient prosperity”. This will support 15 SIDS, which were selected through a competitive “Expressions of Interest” process, representing all SIDS sub-regions(the Caribbean, the Pacific, the Atlantic, the Indian Ocean, and the South China Sea (AIS)). The 15 SIDS selected out of the 39 SIDS are Belize, Cape Verde, Comoros, Cuba, Maldives, Mauritius, Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Seychelles, Timor Leste, Trinidad & Tobago, and Vanuatu. Option Revision: 1. Covered in March 2024:UN Environment Programme (UNEP) UNEP ‘Food Waste Index Report 2024-Think Eat Save Tracking Progress to Halve Global Food Waste‘: Globally, Around 19% (about 1.05 billion metric tons) of the Food Produced was Wasted in 2022. 3. Covered in April 2024: Asian Development Bank(ADB) Asian Development Bank(ADB) pledged USD 23.6 billion from its own resources in 2023 which also include USD 9.8 billion for climate action, to help Asia and Pacific progress on sustainable development. 4. Covered in February 2024: World Bank The Government of Goa has announced a partnership with the World Bank (WB) to establish a Blended Finance Facility (BFF) for climate resilience. AIM: aims to access and mobilise concessional finance to implement low-carbon and climate-resilient investment in Goa. 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 Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 4 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) 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. Which organisation has recently (in May ‘24) launched India’s 1st Electric Vehicle (EV) Index, named “Nifty EV and New Age Automotive Index,” to track the performance of companies that form a part of the EV ecosystem? 1) Jupiter Wagons Limited 2) NSE Indices Limited 3) Tata Mutual Fund 4) National Highways Authority of India 5) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited Answer- 2) NSE Indices Limited Explanation: On 30th May 2024, NSE Indices Limited, a subsidiary of National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE India), launched India’s 1st Electric Vehicle (EV) Index named “Nifty EV and New Age Automotive Index”. The index aims to track the performance of companies which are part of EV sector or engaged in the development of new-age automotive vehicles and associated technology. The index has a base date of 2nd April 2018 and the base value of the index is 1000. The index will be reconstituted semi-annually and rebalanced on a quarterly basis. At present, there are 17 thematic indices on the NS, which includes Nifty Commodities, Nifty India Consumption, Nifty CPSE, among others. 3. In May 2024, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) became a member of ________. 1) Indian Olympic Association 2) International Boxing Association 3) World Boxing 4) National Sports Federation of India 5) World Athletics Answer- 3) World Boxing Explanation: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has parted ways with the suspended International Boxing Association (IBA) and became a member of World Boxing with the aim to reduce the threat to boxing’s Olympic future. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 5 The decision was taken after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) warned the national federation to leave boxing out of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if they continued to be a part of the International Boxing Association (IBA). The IOC had de-recognised the IBA in 2019 due to continuous financial, sports integrity, and governance issues. 4. Name the multinational exercise in which the Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating from 30th May to 14th June 2024 in the United States of America (USA). 1) EX TIGER TRIUMPH – 24 2) Red Flag 24-2 3) DUSTLIK 4) TARKASH 5) LAMITIYE-2024 Answer- 2) Red Flag 24-2 Explanation: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has landed its most advanced fighter aircraft, Rafale, at the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, United States of America (USA), to participate in the multinational Red Flag 24-2 exercise. The Red Flag-Alaska 24-2 will be a two-week military exercise, which commenced on 30th May 2024 and ends on 14th June 2024. IAF has deployed 8 Rafale fighters, three C-17 transport aircraft and two IL-78 mid-air refuelling aircraft to Eielson Air Force Base. The first Red Flag exercise in 2024 is called 24-1, which was exclusively for the US Air Force 5. Which country has topped the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to India with USD 11.77 billion in FY24 (2023–24) as per the Department for Promotion of Industry, and Internal Trade (DPIIT) data? 1) Japan 2) United States of America 3) Mauritius 4) Singapore 5) Netherlands Answer- 4) Singapore Explanation: According to the latest data released by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India (GoI), India received the highest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from Singapore in FY24 (2023-24) despite FDI equity inflows into the country decreased by about 3.5% in FY24, from USD 46.03 billion (FY23)to USD 44.42 billion(FY24) due to global economic uncertainties. Though Singapore emerged as the biggest investor in India, FDI from Singapore decreased by around 32% to USD 11.77 billion in FY24. Mauritius emerged as the 2nd biggest investor in India, with investment of USD 7.97 billion in FY24, followed by United States of America (U.S.A.)(USD 4.99 billion), Netherlands (USD 4.93 billion), Japan (USD 3.17 billion), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) (USD 2.9 billion), Germany (USD 505 million), and Cayman Islands (USD 342 million). Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 6 India received the highest ever FDI inflows of USD 84.83 billion in FY22 (2021-22).Click here to read more 6. Who has been recently( in June ‘24) elected as the 7th President of Iceland? 1) Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson 2) Asif Ali Zardari 3) Mohammed Ishaq Dar 4) Michael D. Higgins 5) Halla Tomasdottir Answer- 5) Halla Tomasdottir Explanation: Icelandic businessperson, Halla Tómasdóttir, an Independent Candidate, has became the 7th President of Iceland by winning the 2024 presidential election with 34.3% of the votes. Halla Tomasdottir take over as President of Iceland on 1st August 2024. She will succeed Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson, who has been serving as the 6th President of Iceland since 2016. She will become the 2nd Woman President of Iceland after Vigdis Finnbogadottir, who was the first woman in the world to be democratically elected as president in 1980. 7. Name the Indian cricketer who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on 1st June 2024 after playing for India for 20 years. 1) Ravichandran Ashwin 2) Mahendra Singh Dhoni 3) Dinesh Karthik 4) Yuzvendra Chahal 5) Wriddhiman Saha Answer- 3) Dinesh Karthik Explanation: India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik officially announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on June 1,2024 after playing for India for 20 years. The Tamil Nadu cricketer has represented India in 180 games across three formats in which he scored 3463 runs with a lone Test hundred and 17 half-centuries. He also has 172 dismissals in his name along with a total of 151 catches and 21 stumpings. Karthik scored 1,752 runs and nine half-centuries in 94 ODI matches. In Tests, he achieved a score of 1,025 runs in 26 Tests. In T20Is, he scored 686 runs in 60 games. 8. Who won the Women’s Singles title at the Yonex Bonn International 2024, a Badminton World Federation (BWF) Future Series Event held from 29th May to 1st June 2024 in Germany? 1) Wang Zhi Yi 2) Tanvi Sharma 3) Anupama Upadhyaya Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 7 4) PV Sindhu 5) Saina Nehwal Answer- 2) Tanvi Sharma Explanation: Indian shuttler Tanvi Sharma (15 years old) won the Women’s Singles title at the Yonex Bonn International 2024 by defeating Wang Pei Yu of Chinese Taipei. Yonex Bonn International 2024, a Badminton World Federation (BWF) Future Series Event, was held from 29th May to 1st June 2024 in Bonn, Germany. Cheng Kai of Chinese Taipei won the Men’s Singles title by defeating Gustav Bjorkler (Sweden). In the women’s doubles category, the Indian women duo of Srinidhi Narayanan and Radhika Sharma finished 3rd. In Men’s doubles, Prakash Raj and Gouse Sheik finished 3rd. 9. Name the personal finance mobile application that was recently (in June ‘24) launched by the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for investors. 1) e-AMRIT 2) Samman 3) C- CARES 4) Sankalan 5) Saarthi 2.0 Answer- 5) Saarthi 2.0 Explanation: On 3rd June 2024, The Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) launched the “Saa₹thi” (SAARTHI) 2.0” mobile application on personal finance for investors. The app introduced a user-friendly interface with comprehensive tools which aims to simplify complex financial concepts. The app includes financial calculators and has modules that explain Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, mutual funds, and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). i.SEBI has imposed a penalty of Rs 2.5 lakh on Samco Securities Limited, a SEBI-registered Stock Broker, for alleged discrepancies found in the customer onboarding process and not submitting data to the SEBI’s inspection team. ii. Around 24 online bond platforms formed an association named, the Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPP) Association of India, to represent the industry, promote retail participation in the domestic debt markets and interact with regulators.Aditi Mittal, Co-founder and Director, IndiaBonds, was appointed as the Chairman of the OBPP Association. 10. In May 2024, Adani One and ___________ jointly launched India’s 1st co-branded credit cards with airport-linked benefits in collaboration with the card network Visa. 1) HDFC Bank 2) Axis Bank Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 8 3) ICICI Bank 4) IndusInd Bank 5) Bank of Baroda Answer- 3) ICICI Bank Explanation: Adani One and ICICI Bank jointly launched India’s 1st co-branded credit cards with airport-linked benefits in collaboration with a card network Visa. The cards will be available in 2 variants, Adani One ICICI Bank Signature Credit Card and Adani One ICICI Bank Platinum Credit Card. This collaboration aims to offer customers rewards and benefits across the consumer network of the Adani Group while strengthening ICIC Bank’s credit card portfolio. Benefits include premium lounge access, free air tickets, the Pranaam Meet & Greet service, discounts at duty-free outlets and airports, free movie tickets, and rewards on groceries, etc. The cards also offer benefits such as buy one, get one on movie tickets, and a 1% fuel surcharge waiver, etc. 11. Who has been recently (in June ‘24) elected as the first woman President of the United Mexican States(Mexico)? 1) Andrés Manuel López Obrador 2) Zuzana Caputov 3) Nadia Calviño Santamaría 4) Mette Frederiksen 5) Claudia Sheinbaum Answer- 5) Claudia Sheinbaum Explanation: On 3rd June 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo of the Morena party, has been elected as the first Female President of the United Mexican States (Mexico). She will succeed her political mentor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who has been serving as President of Mexico since 2018. She will officially sworn-in as the President of Mexico for a 6-year term on 1st October 2024. She will also become the 1st person of Jewish heritage to become the Head of State of Mexico. Sheinbaum is also the 1st woman to win a general election in the United States of America(USA), Mexico or Canada. 12. Name the China National Space Administration's (CNSA) lunar probe that has recently (in June ‘24) made a soft landing on the moon's far side to collect and return samples. 1) INSAT-3DS 2) Peregrine Mission One 3) Chang'e-6 4) Odysseus(Nova-C) 5) Luna 1 Answer- 3) Chang'e-6 Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 9 Explanation: On 2nd June 2024, the China National Space Administration’s (CNSA) Chang’e-6 lunar probe made a soft landing on the moon’s far side to collect and return samples from the rarely explored far side of the moon, a first of its kind in human lunar exploration history. Chang’e-6 with the support of the Queqiao-2 relay satellite landed in the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin, specifically the Apollo Basin crater. China is the only country to achieve a soft landing on the far side of the moon and Chang’e 6 is a robotic, not crewed, mission. On 4 June 2024, the ascender of the Chang’e-6 probe successfully lifted off from the lunar surface, carrying rock and soil samples collected from the moon’s far side. A Chinese national flag was unfolded on the far side of the moon for the 1st time after sampling.Click here to read more 13. Which organisation has recently (in June’24) developed the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software named Parallel RANS Solver for Aerospace Vehicle Aero-thermo-dynamic Analysis (PraVaHa)? 1) Bharat Dynamics Limited 2) Indian Space Research Organisation 3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited 4) AgniKul Cosmos Private Limited 5) Defence Research and Development Organisation Answer- 2) Indian Space Research Organisation Explanation: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has developed the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software named Parallel RANS Solver for Aerospace Vehicle Aero-thermo-dynamic Analysis (PraVaHa). This software was developed at ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Trivandrum, Kerala. It facilitates initial aerodynamic design studies by evaluating numerous configurations, crucial for optimising vehicle performance and safety. PraVaHa code is operational to simulate airflow for Perfect Gas & Real Gas conditions and the validations of the code are underway for simulating the effect of chemical reactions that occur during air dissociation upon ‘earth re-entry’ and ‘combustion’ as in scramjet vehicles. 14. Name the satellite that was recently (in May ‘24) launched by the European Space Agency to study the role of clouds and aerosols in Earth’s climate. 1) PACE 2) Axiom 3 3) TSAT-1A 4) EarthCARE 5) PREFIRE Answer- 4) EarthCARE Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 10 Explanation: On 29th May 2024, The European Space Agency (ESA) launched EarthCARE (Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer) satellite onboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the United States of America (USA). EarthCARE, a joint venture between ESA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), will study how clouds and aerosols affect Earth’s climate. It was designed and built by a consortium of more than 75 companies under Airbus as the prime contractor. EarthCARE is designed to examine the role clouds and aerosols in reflecting incident solar radiation back out to space and trapping infrared radiation emitted from Earth’s surface. This data is crucial for understanding and mitigating climate change. 15. Which institute has recently (in June’24) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) to collaborate on research and training? 1) IIT Delhi 2) IIT Madras 3) IIT Bombay 4) IIT Jodhpur 5) IIT Hyderabad Answer- 5) IIT Hyderabad Explanation: The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad to collaborate on research and training. The MoU aims to foster innovation and research in developing novel medical devices and addressing health issues specific to soldiers serving in varied terrains. IIT Hyderabad, with its departments of Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, and Bioinformatics, will provide the necessary technical expertise to tackle the diverse medical challenges faced by the Armed Forces. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 11 16. According to the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO), ‘World Employment and Social Outlook: May 2024 Update’, global unemployment is projected at _______ in 2024. 1) 5.8% 2) 6.2% 3) 4.9% 4) 6.7% 5) 5.1% Answer- 3) 4.9% Explanation: According to the International Labour Organization’s (ILO), World Employment and Social Outlook: May 2024 Update, the global unemployment is projected at 4.9% in 2024, slightly lower than the 5.0% in 2023, contrary to the prior projection (World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2024 report) of 5.2%. The downward trend in joblessness is anticipated to stabilise in 2025, with unemployment persisting at 4.9%. The ‘jobs gap‘ in 2024 is estimated at 402 million individuals, encompassing 183 million classified as unemployed. Informal employment has risen from 1.7 billion in 2005 to 2.0 billion in 2024, slowing progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Globally, only 45.6% of working-age women are employed in 2024, compared to 69.2% of men. 17.In June 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) set up an Ad-hoc Committee headed by Usha Thorat to review the ownership and economic structure of __________. 1) Alternative Investment Funds 2) Foreign Portfolio Investors 3) Mutual Funds 4) Portfolio Management Services 5) Clearing Corporations Answer- 5) Clearing Corporations Explanation: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has set up an Ad-hoc Committee to review the ownership and economic structure of Clearing Corporations (CCs) and to suggest measures to ensure that CCs function as resilient, independent, and neutral risk managers. The ad-hoc committee will be chaired by Usha Thorat, former Deputy Governor (2005 to 2010) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The Ad-hoc committee will examine the feasibility and expand the list of eligible investors who are permitted to take shareholding in a clearing corporation and suggest categories of investors who can acquire shareholding in such corporations. A 2018 report by the Committee on Review of Regulations and Relevant Circulars related to Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs), led by R Gandhi (referred to as Gandhi Committee), stated that MII ownership should be diversified and widely owned. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 12 18. Name the mobile application that was launched on the occasion of World Environment Day 2024 (5th June) for monitoring the real-time Air Quality Index (AQI). 1) K-SMART 2) MPLADS e-SAKSHI 3) Saksham 4) SARATHI 5) Air-Pravah Answer- 5) Air-Pravah Explanation: On the occasion of World Environment Day 2024 (5th June 2024), S Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), inaugurated the Indigenous Air Quality Monitoring System (AQ-AIMS) during the event held in New Delhi, Delhi. He also launched the mobile application “Air-Pravah” for real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) monitoring. The AQ-AIMS and Air-Pravah were developed under MeitY-supported technologies. The government of India (GoI) has designated Bihar’s Nagi Bird Sanctuary and Nakti Bird Sanctuary as wetlands of International Importance under the Ramsar convention, taking the total number of RAMSAR sites in India to 82.click here to read more 19. Which country's central bank has recently (in June ‘24) signed an agreement with NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) to introduce a payment system similar to UPI? 1) Peru 2) Denmark 3) Singapore 4) Egypt 5) Namibia Answer- 1) Peru Explanation: NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has signed an agreement with the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP- Banco Central de Reserva del Perú) to introduce Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-like real- time payments system in Peru. The collaboration makes Peru the first South American (SA) nation to adopt UPI technology. This also mark’s NIPL’s second partnership with a central bank to deploy the UPI stack in the international market. In May 2024, NIPL signed an agreement with the Bank of Namibia (BoN), the central bank of Namibia, to develop an instant payment system like UPI in Namibia(an African country) 20. Which organisation has recently (in May ‘24) won the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society's (UN’s WSIS) 2024 ‘Champion’ Award at the WSIS+20 Forum in Geneva, Switzerland? 1) Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) 2) National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 13 3) Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) 4) National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) 5) Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) Answer- 3) Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) Explanation: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has won the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society (UN’s WSIS) 2024 ‘Champion’ Award at the WSIS+20 Forum in Geneva, Switzerland. The award was given for the project ‘Mobile-Enabled Disaster Resilience through Cell Broadcast Emergency Alerting’ which was recognised under Artificial Intelligence (AI), Category – 7 (C-7), E-environment, in the category of ‘Benefits in all aspects of life – E- environment’. he WSIS+20 Forum 2024 is a High-Level Event which was conducted from 27th to 31st May 2024 by the International Telecom Union (ITU) in Geneva, Switzerland. The AI for Good Global Summit was also organised along with WSIS, from 29th May to 31st May, 2024 at Geneva. C-DOT demonstrated cutting-edge telecom solutions such as an ITU-Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)- based early warning alert system and cell broadcast technology for disaster management, as well as ASTR (AI and Facial Recognition-powered Solution for Telecom SIM subscriber verification) for detecting Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) used in cyber fraud. 21. Which insurance company has recently(in June ‘24) got approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to acquire a 70% stake in Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company Limited for Rs 5,560 crore? 1) Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Limited 2) Zurich Insurance Company Limited 3) SBI Life Insurance Company Limited 4) HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited 5) TATA AIA Life Insurance Company Limited Answer- 2) Zurich Insurance Company Limited Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved Zurich Insurance Company Limited’s proposed acquisition of a 70% stake in Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company Limited (KGI) (Target) for a total consideration of approximately Rs 5,560 crore. Zurich Insurance Company Limited (acquirer) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Group Limited. (Zurich Insurance Group) which is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland. 22. Which country has recently ( in May ‘24) became the 42nd country to sign the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Artemis Accords for space exploration? 1) Germany 2) Switzerland 3) Sweden 4) Slovakia 5) Denmark Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 14 Answer- 4) Slovakia Explanation: On 30th May 2024, Peru and Slovakia officially became the 41st and 42nd nation to sign the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s ‘Artemis Accords’, which establish a practical set of guidelines for peaceful space exploration and use of outer space. The Artemis Accords was jointly launched by NASA and US Department of State in 2020 with an aim of advancing bilateral and multilateral space cooperation between the signatories. It was formally signed on 13th October 2020 by eight founding countries: Australia, Canada, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States of America (USA). On 19th April 2024, Slovenia became the 39th country to sign the Artemis Accords during a US-Slovenia strategic dialogue in Ljubljana, Slovenia. 23. In June 2024, India, South Korea, Japan, the United States of America (USA), and the European Union (EU) launched an alliance to put joint efforts to build a resilient supply chain in the________________sector. 1) Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises 2) Hydrocarbon 3) Biopharmaceutical 4) Stainless steel 5) Automobile Answer- 3) Biopharmaceutical Explanation: India, South Korea, Japan, the United States of America (USA), and the European Union (EU) launched an alliance to put joint efforts to build a resilient supply chain in the Biopharmaceutical sector. The inaugural meeting of the Biopharmaceutical Alliance, took place in San Diego, California, the USA during the BIO International Convention 2024, the world’s largest Biopharmaceutical exhibition held from 3rd to 6th June 2024. The representatives and government officials from India, South Korea, the USA, Japan and the EU attended the inaugural meeting. 24. Who has recently (in June ‘24) become the first person to spend 1,000 cumulative days in space? 1) Victor Glover 2) Oleg Dmitriyevich Kononenko 3) Valentina Tereshkova 4) Christina Koch 5) Sunita Williams Answer- 2) Oleg Dmitriyevich Kononenko Explanation: Oleg Dmitriyevich Kononenko, a Russian Cosmonaut has become the first person to spend 1,000 Cumulative days in space. He currently works at the International Space Station (ISS). Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 15 His current trip to the ISS began on September 15 2023, when he launched alongside National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut Loral O’Hara and compatriot Nikolai Chub. He first took the cumulative space time record in February 2024, when he surpassed the total of 878 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes, and 48 seconds set by fellow Russian Gennady Padalka in 2015. If Kononenko’s mission ends as scheduled September 23 2024, he will have spent a total of 1,110 days in orbit. 25. Which fintech platform has recently (in June’24) partnered with PickMe to enable Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based payments for Indian travellers in Sri Lanka? 1) National Payments Corporation of India 2) Google 3) Paytm Money 4) PhonePe 5) Jio Financial Services Limited Answer- 4) PhonePe Explanation: PhonePe, a leading Fintech firm has partnered with PickMe, Sri Lankan ride-hailing platform to enable Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based payments for Indian travellers in Sri Lanka. PickMe aims to reduce stress for Indian visitors to Sri Lanka by incorporating PhonePe’s UPI- based Quick Response (QR) payment method into their platform. In May 2024, PhonePe also partnered with LankaPay to enable UPI payments in Sri Lanka and in April 2024, PhonePe inked a pact with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to enable UPI payments for Indian visitors in Singapore. 26.Name the new satellite mission that is set to be launched in 2025 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) with the collaboration of France’s CNES (Centre national d’études spatiales). 1) MethaneSAT 2) GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS mission 3) PACE 4) Astrosat 5) TRISHNA Answer- 5) TRISHNA Explanation: On the occasion of World Environment Day 2024 (5th June), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced the details of Mission TRISHNA (Thermal Infra-Red Imaging Satellite for High- Resolution Natural Resource Assessment), a collaborative endeavour with CNES (Centre national d’études spatiales), French space agency. TRISHNA is a dedicated satellite to monitor Earth’s surface temperatures and mitigate climate change. The mission, set to be launched in 2025, is designed for a 5-year operational life. TRISHNA satellite will be equipped with the two primary payloads: Thermal Infra-Red (TIR) and Visible-Near Infra-Red-Short Wave Infra-Red (VNIR-SWIR). Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 16 27. Name the Indian footballer who announced his retirement from international football after the FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Kuwait on June 6, 2024. 1) Prabir Majumdar 2) Bhaichung Bhutia 3) Raghuram Iyer 4) Sunil Chhetri 5) Joseph Patrick Kinnear Answer- 4) Sunil Chhetri Explanation: On 6th June 2024, Sunil Chhetri(39 years old), legendary Indian Footballer and the captain of the Indian National football Team(nicknamed “the Blue Tigers”) since 2012, retired from international football, after India’s FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier against Kuwait. He ended his 19 year long career representing India with 151 appearances and 94 goals. With 94 international goals, Sunil Chhetri is the 4-highest goal-scorer behind Cristiano Ronaldo(128), Iran’s etired Ali Daei(108) and Lionel Messi(106). He holds the record as the first Indian player to play in three continents(Asia; America and Europe. 28. Which of the following has become the top Indian port in the World Bank’s Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2023, with 19th position in the ranking? 1) Pipavav Port, Gujarat 2) Visakhapatnam Container Terminal Private Limited, Andhra Pradesh 3) Vadhavan Port, Maharashtra 4) Mundra Port, Gujarat 5) Kamarajar Port, Tamil Nadu Answer- 2) Visakhapatnam Container Terminal Private Limited Explanation: According to the World Bank’s Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2023, Visakhapatnam Container Terminal Private Limited (VCTPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of JM Baxi Ports & Logistics , in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP), is the only Indian Port to be featured into the Top 20 rankings. VCTPL has overall secured 19th position in the CPPI rankings. While, Mundra Port, India’s largest Private Port (in Gujarat) was ranked at 27th position, owned by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ). As per the CPPI 2023, Yangchan Port (China) and Port of Salaah (Oman) ranked at 1st and 2nd position respectively. Both ports retained their previous rankings of 2022. Only 4 Indian Ports made into Top 50: VCPTL, Mundra Port, Pipavav Port in Gujarat (ranked at 41st position), and Kamarajar Port in Chennai (ranked at 47th position).Click here to read more 29. As per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) second bi-monthly monetary policy of the Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25), India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projection was _____ for FY25. 1) 7.0% 2) 6.50% Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 17 3) 6.75% 4) 7.2% 5) 6.25% Answer- 4) 7.2% Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on June 5 -7, 2024 and released its second Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy of Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25) which raised India’s real Gross Domestic Product growth forecast from 7% to 7.2% for FY25. RBI’s Policy Rates : Category Rate Policy Repo Rate 6.5% Fixed Reverse Repo Rate 3.35% Standing Deposit Facility (SDF)Rate 6.25% Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate 6.75% Bank Rate 6.75% Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) 4.50% Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) 18% RBI has projected the real GDP for Q1 at 7.3%, Q2 at 7.2%, Q3 at 7.3% and Q4 at 7.2%. The repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) was kept unchanged at 6.50% for the 8th consecutive time. Consumer Price Index (CPI) or retail inflation for 2024-25 is projected at 4.5 % with Q1 at 4.9%, Q2 at 3.8%, Q3 at 4.6% and Q4 at 4.5%. RBI’s report showed that India’s forex reserves jumped USD 4.837 billion to a new all-time high of USD 651.51 billion for the week ended May 31,2024. RBI has announced the inclusion of auto replenishment facility of FASTag, National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) and United Payments Interface (UPI) Lite wallet balances under the e- mandate facility.Click here to read more Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 18 30. Name the former Cameroon Prime Minister (PM) who was elected as the President of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA). 1) Ousmane Sonko 2) Judith Suminwa Tuluka 3) Gustavo Lino Adrianzen Olaya 4) Philemon Yang 5) Dennis Francis Answer- 4) Philemon Yang Explanation: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) elected Ambassador Philemon Yang, former Prime Minister (PM) of Cameroon by acclamation, as President for its 79th session starting on 10 September 2024. He will succeed Ambassador Dennis Francis of Trinidad and Tobago (TT), the President of the 78th Session of the UNGA. The theme for the 79th session of the UNGA is “Unity in diversity, for the advancement of peace, sustainable development, and human dignity for everyone everywhere”. The UNGA elected Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for 2-year terms starting on 1 January 2025 and serving till 31 December 2026. Click here to read more 31. Who has been recently (in June ‘24) assumed the additional charge of Director General (DG) of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)? 1) Vivek Kumar Gupta 2) Ravi Kumar Jha 3) Deepak Mohanty 4) H Venkatachalam Iyer 5) Kamal Kishore Soan Answer- 5) Kamal Kishore Soan Explanation: On 31st May 2024, Kamal Kishore Soan, a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS)officer assumed the additional charge of Director General (DG) of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India (GoI). He is also serving as an Additional Secretary and Director General (DG), Labour Welfare in the Ministry of Labour and Employment. 32. Who won the Norway Chess 2024 title by defeating GM Fabiano Caruana (USA), held from 27th May to 7th June 2024 in Stavanger, Norway? 1) Dommaraju Gukesh 2) Magnus Carlsen 3) Wei Yi 4) Ju Wenjun 5) R.Praggnanandhaa Answer- 2) Magnus Carlsen Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 19 Explanation: Norwegian Grandmaster (GM) Magnus Carlsen (World No.1) won the 2024 Norway Chess Title beating Fabiano Caruana of the United States of America (USA) in the final round Armageddon tie- breaker. This marks Carlsen’s 6th Norway Chess Title. Hikaru Nakamura (USA) secured the 2nd spot with 15.5 points despite losing to Indian GM R.Praggnanandhaa, who concluded third with 14.5 points. Women’s World Champion Ju Wenjun (China) won the Women’s Norway Chess title defeating Lei Tingjie (China). The 12th edition of the Norway Chess super-tournament was held from May 27 to June 7 2024 in Stavanger, Norway. 33. Who has been recently (in June ‘24) won the Formula 1 (F1) Canadian Grand Prix 2024 title? 1) Charles Leclerc 2) Max Verstappen 3) Lando Norris 4) George Russell 5) Carlos Sainz Vázquez de Castro Answer- 2) Max Verstappen Explanation: Dutch-Belgian racing driver Max Verstappen of Red Bull won the Formula 1 (F1) Canadian Grand Prix 2024 (AWS GRAND PRIX DU CANADA 2024) title, the 9th round of the 2024 F1 championships at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. McLaren’s Lando Norris finished second, and Mercedes’s George Russell finished third in the Canadian Grand Prix 2023. It marks Verstappen’s third consecutive Canadian GP title, previously he won it in 2022 & 2023. The victory marks Verstappen’s 60th Formula 1 win and his sixth in nine races this season George Russell achieved Mercedes’s first Grand Prix podium finish for the Formula 1 season 2024. 34. In June 2024, Cherukuri Ramoji Rao, Chairman of Ramoji Group passed away at the age of 87. He was awarded Padma Vibhushan in _______ for his contributions to journalism, literature, and education. 1) 2016 2) 2018 3) 2005 4) 2010 5) 2008 Answer- 1) 2016 Explanation: Cherukuri Ramoji Rao, Padma Vibhushan awardee and Chairman of Ramoji Group, passed away at 87 due to prolonged illness. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 20 Rao was honoured with Padma Vibhushan, the 2nd highest civilian honour of India, in 2016 for his contributions to journalism, literature, and education. He had received National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu(Producer) for ‘Nuvve Kavali’. He was born on November 16, 1936, in Pedaparupudi, Madras presidency (Present day Andhra Pradesh). Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 21 35. In June 2024, Narendra Modi was sworn in as the Prime Minister(PM) of India for the third consecutive term after the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance(NDA) got the majority in the __________ Lok Sabha election. 1) 19th 2) 17th 3) 20th 4) 18th 5) 16th Answer- 4) 18th Explanation: On 9th June 2024, Narendra Modi(73-year-old), leader of the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP), was sworn in as the Prime Minister(PM) of India for the third consecutive term. Droupadi Murmu, President of India, administered the oath of office to PM Modi, along with 71 ministers, at a grand ceremony on the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, Delhi. BJP-led National Democratic Alliance(NDA) won the 2024 Lok Sabha general election with 293 seats, a much lower margin than predicted by exit polls. The opposition won a total of 234 seats out of 543. The new cabinet includes 30 Cabinet Ministers, 5 Ministers of State (MoS) with independent charge and 36 Ministers of State. PM Narendra Modi is only the second Indian PM after Jawaharlal Nehru to retain power for a 3rd five-year term.Click here to read more 36. Who has recently (in June 2024) sworn in as the new Chief Minister (CM) of Sikkim? 1) Prem Singh Tamang 2) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu 3) Pema Khandu 4) Nayab Singh Saini 5) Lalduhawma Answer- 1) Prem Singh Tamang Explanation: On 10th June 2024, Prem Singh Tamang, President of Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), took oath as the Chief Minister (CM) of Sikkim for the second consecutive term. He has been serving as the 6th CM of Sikkim since 2019. Lakshman Prasad Acharya, the Governor of Sikkim administered the oath of office and secrecy to Prem Singh Tamang and his Council of Ministers during the swearing-in ceremony held at Paljor Stadium, Gangtok, Sikkim. Sikkim Krantikari Morcha won the 2024 Sikkim assembly elections by 31 out of the 32 seats while the opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) secured only one seat. 37. Which organisation has released its report titled “Global Economic Prospects (GEP) – June 2024,” stating that India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projection for FY25 (2024- 2025) was revised to 6.6%. 1) Moody’s 2) Brand Finance Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 22 3) Asian Development Bank 4) Reserve Bank of India 5) World Bank Answer- 5) World Bank Explanation: According to the World Bank’s biannual report titled “Global Economic Prospects (GEP) – June 2024”, India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projection for FY25 (2024-2025) was revised from 6.4% (projected in January 2024) to 6.6%. It has also revised India’s GDP growth by 20 basis points (bps) each to 6.7% and 6.8% for FY26 (2025-26) and FY27 (2026-27) respectively. The report estimated that global growth will remain stable at 2.6% in FY25. The global growth is expected to marginally increase to 2.7% in FY26 and remain the same for FY27. 38. Name the sports personalities who has recently (June 2024) won the Dilip Bose Lifetime Achievement Award from the All India Tennis Association (AITA). 1) Shubam Gill and Deepti Sharma 2) Nar Singh and Rohini Lokhande 3) Novak Djokovic and Aitana Bonmati 4) Neeraj Chopra and Sheetal Devi 5) Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes Answer- 2) Nar Singh and Rohini Lokhande Explanation: All India Tennis Association(AITA) has honoured Delhi-based Tennis coach Nar Singh with the prestigious Dilip Bose Award for Lifetime Achievement in Coaching. AITA has introduced a new Lifetime Achievement Award for Women’s Coaches and presented the inaugural award to Rohini Lokhande of Pune, Maharashtra, one of India’s earliest women’s coaches. The awards were presented during the 11th National coaches workshop which was held at the Poona Young Cricketers (PYC) Hindu Gymkhana in Pune, Maharashtra on June 7th-8th 2024. The AITA instituted a Dilip Bose Lifetime Achievement Award 2002 in honour of Dilip Bose, a renowned Indian tennis player. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 50,000. 39. Who has won the Men’s Singles Title at the French Open 2024 (also known as Roland- Garros) for the first time? 1) Novak Djokovic 2) Jannik Sinner 3) Carlos Alcaraz 4) Stefanos Tsitsipas 5) Saketh Mynen Answer- 3) Carlos Alcaraz Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 23 Explanation: Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz(21 years old) won the Men’s singles title at the French Open 2024 (also known as Roland-Garros) by defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany in the finals held at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. World No. 1 Iga Swiatek of Poland won the Women’s singles title at the 2024 French Open defeating Jasmine Paolini of Italy. This marks her 4th French Open title and 5th Grand Slam title. El Salvador’s Marcelo Arevalo and Croatia’s Mate Pavic secured the Men’s Doubles title after defeating Italian pair Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori. This is the first Grand Slam title of the pair. Coco Gauff (The United States of America-USA) and Katerina Siniakova (Czech Republic) won the French Open’s women’s doubles title by defeating the Italian pair Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani. Germany’s Laura Siegemund and France’s Edouard Roger-Vasselin won the mixed doubles title after defeating the two-time Wimbledon Champions Desirae Krawczyk (USA) and Neal Skupski (Britain).Click here to read more 40. The World Economic Forum(WEF) released the “18th Global Gender Gap Index” in June 2024, India ranks 129th among 146 countries. Which of the following country has topped the Index? 1) China 2) Iceland 3) France 4) United States of America 5) Norway Answer- 2) Iceland Explanation: The World Economic Forum(WEF) released “Global Gender Gap Report 2024”, India ranks 129th among 146 countries in the 18th Global Gender Gap Index. Iceland has topped the 2024 Index followed by Finland and Norway in 2nd and 3rd positions respectively. New Zealand 4th and Sweden ranks 5th. According to the World Economic Forum(WEF)’s Global Gender Gap Report 2024, India closed 64.1% of its gender gap in 2024 with a population of over 1.4 billion South Asia Economy Regional Rank Global Rank Score Bangladesh 1 99 0.689 Nepal 2 117 0.664 Sri Lanka 3 122 0.653 Bhutan 4 124 0.651 India 5 129 0.641 Maldives 6 132 0.633 Pakistan 7 145 0.570 Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 24 41. Which company has recently in June 2024 introduced India’s 1st index fund focused on Defence stocks listed in India? 1) Groww Mutual Fund 2) Mirae Asset Mutual Fund 3) Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company Limited 4) ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund 5) SBI Mutual Fund Answer- 3) Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company Limited Explanation: Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company Limited (MOAMC) introduced Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund, India’s 1st index fund focused on defence stocks listed in India. The New Fund Offer (NFO) for the scheme will be open for subscription from 13th June, 2024 till 24th June 2024. The minimum application amount will be Rs500 with subsequent investments allowed in multiples of Re 1. 42. Who has been recently (in June ‘24), sworn in as the 18th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (AP), succeeding Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, who served as CM of AP from 2019 to 2024? 1) Buggana Rajendranath Reddy 2) Nitish Kumar 3) Chandrababu Naidu 4) Pawan Kalyan 5) N. Rangasamy Answer- 3) Chandrababu Naidu Explanation: On 12th June 2024, Nara Chandrababu Naidu, the President of Telugu Desam Party (TDP), officially sworn-in as the 18th Chief Minister (CM) of Andhra Pradesh (AP). He became the CM of AP for the 4th time and 2nd time after the bifurcation of AP in 2014. He succeeds Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, President of Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), who served as CM of AP from 2019 to 2024. Renowned Telugu actor and Janasena Party (JnP) President, Pawan Kalyan took oath as the Deputy CM of AP. S. Abdul Nazeer, the Governor of AP administered the oath of office and secrecy to N. Chandrababu Naidu and his 24 Council of Ministers during the swearing-in ceremony held at Kesarpalli IT Park in Gannavaram on the outskirts of Vijayawada district, AP. 43. Who recently(in June ‘24) became the 15th Chief Minister (CM) of Odisha, succeeding Naveen Patnaik, who served as the CM of Odisha from 2000 to 2024? 1) Mohan Charan Majhi 2) Pema Khandu 3) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu 4) Ajanta Neog 5) Brajesh Mehrotra Answer- 1) Mohan Charan Majhi Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 25 Explanation: Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)‘s Mohan Charan Majhi(52-year-old), a tribal leader and a 4-time Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), took oath as the 15th Chief Minister (CM) of Odisha at a ceremony held at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Odisha Governor Raghubar Das administered the oath and Mohan Majhi became the first BJP CM of Odisha. Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, were also sworn in as the deputy CMs of Odisha during the event. With this, Pravati Parida became the 1st woman Deputy CM of Odisha. Majhi succeeds Naveen Patnaik who served as the CM of Odisha from 2000 to 2024 ( for 24 years and 98 days) Note: Naveen Patnaik is the 2nd longest-served CM of India after Pawan Kumar Chamling, the 5-time CM of Sikkim(1994-2019), who served for 24 years and 165 days. 44. Who recently in June 2024 unveiled his autobiography titled, "I Have the Streets: A Kutti Cricket Story,’” written jointly with author Sidharth Monga? 1) Virat Kohli 2) Ravichandran Ashwin 3) Shane Watson 4) Suryakumar Yadav 5) Yuvraj Singh Answer- 2) Ravichandran Ashwin Explanation: Renowned Indian international cricketer, Ravichandran Ashwin unveiled his autobiography titled, “I Have the Streets: A Kutti Cricket Story,” written by Ravichandran Ashwin with author Sidharth Monga, a sitcom screenplay writer, a wrestling booker, and a chef. The book with 200 Pages was published by Penguin Random House India (PRHI). The book highlights Ashwin’s journey from a cricket-loving child in Chennai to becoming one of India’s finest cricketers. 45. Four Indian companies were featured among the top 100 in Kantar BrandZ’s “2024 World’s Most Valuable Global Brands”. Which company retained the 1st position globally for the 3rd consecutive time? 1) TCS 2) Microsoft 3) Apple 4) Google 5) Amazon Answer- 3) Apple Explanation: According to the Kantar BrandZ, “2024 World’s Most Valuable Global Brands” report, 4 Indian companies namely, Tata Consultancy Service (TCS), HDFC Bank, Airtel and Infosys were featured among the top 100 most valuable global brands. Apple retained its 1st position for the 3rd consecutive time and has also become the 1st global brand to surpass USD 1 trillion in value with total valuation of USD 1016 billion, followed by Google with valuation of USD 753.5 billion and Microsoft with valuation of USD 712.9 billion with global ranking of 2nd and 3rd position respectively. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 26 Four Indian Brands Featured in the List Global Rank Brand Name Value (in USD) 46th TCS 44.8 billion 47th HDFC Bank 43.3 billion 73rd Airtel 25.3 billion 74th Infosys 24.7 billion 46. Who has recently (in June 2024) taken oath as the Chief Minister (CM) of Arunachal Pradesh ? 1) Eknath Shinde 2) Pema Khandu 3) Kamal Kishore 4) Chowna Mein 5) Pramod Sawant Answer- 2) Pema Khandu Explanation: On 13th June 2024, Pema Khandu of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was sworn in as the Chief Minister (CM) of Arunachal Pradesh (AR) for the 3rd consecutive term at a ceremony held at Dorjee Khandu Convention Hall in Itanagar, AR. He has been serving as the CM of AR since 2016 Chowna Mein took oath as the deputy CM of AR. He has been serving as Dy CM since 2016. The Oath was administered by Lt Gen (Retd) Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik, Governor of AR. 47. Recently (June 2024) Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed ____________as the National Security Advisor of India and ____________________ has been appointed as Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 1) Ajit Doval; PK Mishra 2) Sheyphali B. Sharan; Manish Desai 3) Nalin Prabhat; Daljit Singh Chaudhary. 4) Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal; Charanjot Singh Nanda 5) Suman Bery ; Ravneet Kaur Answer- 1) Ajit Doval; PK Mishra Explanation: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the reappointment of Ajit Kumar Doval as the National Security Advisor (NSA) and Pramod Kumar (PK) Mishra as the Principal Secretary to Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister (PM) of India with effect from June 10 2024. Ajit Doval has been serving as the NSA since 30 May 2014 and has been appointed three consecutive times for the post. PK Mishra has been serving as the Principal Secretary to the PM since September 2019. The ACC has also approved the appointment of Amit Khare and Tarun Kapoor, retired IAS officers as Advisors to the PM. They have been appointed in the rank and scale of Secretary to Government for a period of two years with effect from 10th June 2024 or until further orders. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 27 48. The Indian Army (in June 2024) has received India’ 1st Indigenous man-portable suicide drones _____________, which is designed and developed by Economics Explosives Ltd. 1) Nagastra-1 2) Haeil-5-23 3)Drishti 10 Starliner 4) FWD-200B 5) Ghatak Answer- 1) Nagastra-1 Explanation: The Indian Army has received the first batch of Indigenous man-portable suicide drones also known as the 1st Indigenous Loitering Munition (LM), Nagastra–1, with the capability of precise strikes on enemy training camps and launch pads, minimising risks to soldiers. Nagastra–1 is designed and developed by Economics Explosives Ltd (EEL), a subsidiary of Solar Industries Nagpur (Maharashtra), in association with Z-Motion, Bengaluru, Karnataka, with over 75% indigenous content. Nagastra-1 is a fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), weighing 9 kilograms (kg), with an endurance of 60 minutes, a man-in-loop range of 15 kilometers (km), and an autonomous mode range of 30 km. 49. Recently in June 2024, The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named three newly discovered craters on Mars by Physical Research Laboratory, a unit of the Department of Space. The biggest crater of the three is named after which cosmic ray physicist? 1) Professor Jayant Murthy 2) Professor Devendra Lal 3) Prof. Garikapati Narahari Sastry 4) Peter Higgs 5) V. S. Trimurtulu Answer-2) Professor Devendra Lal Explanation: The Working Group Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN) of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named three newly discovered craters on Mars by Ahmedabad-based Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), a unit of the Department of Space (DoS) in 2021. The Three craters are named as (i) Lal crater: It has been named in honour of Professor Devendra Lal, It is the largest of these craters. (ii) Mursan crater: It has been named after Mursan town in Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh (iii) Hilsa crater: It has been named after Hilsa town in Nalanda district of Bihar. 50. As per the 2024 Environment Performance Index (EPI), India is ranked _____ out of 180 countries with an EPI score of 27.6. 1) 39th 2) 113th 3) 150th 4) 176th 5) 165th Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 28 Answer- 4) 176th Explanation: According to the 2024 Environment Performance Index (EPI), India is ranked 176th out of 180 countries with an EPI score of 27.6, surpassing only Pakistan, Viet Nam, Laos, and Myanmar. Estonia topps the 2024 EPI with an EPI score of 75.3 followed by Luxembourg and Germany at 2nd and 3rd spot. Previously, India was ranked 180th in the EPI 2022 and 168th in the EPI 2020. EPI is a biennial index released by the Yale Center for Environmental Law & Policy and the Center for International Earth Science Information Network Earth Institute, Columbia University with support from The McCall MacBain Foundation. EPI assesses countries based on UN Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs), the Paris Agreement 2015, and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework 2022.Click here to read more 51. Which country has recently (in June ‘24) become the most represented nation in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2024 with 96 entries? 1) Denmark 2) United States of America (USA) 3) India 4) France 5) United Kingdom (UK) Answer- 3) India Explanation: India has become the most represented nation in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2024 with 96 entries. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu(TN), ranked 81st, tops among the Indian Universities featured on the list. India is followed by Türkiye with 91 universities and Pakistan with 89 universities respectively. The 2024 ranking is topped by the Western Sydney University in Australia, followed by The University of Manchester, the United Kingdom(UK) and the University of Tasmania, Australia at 2nd place. This rankings were announced during THE’s Global Sustainable Development Congress held in Bangkok from June 10 to 13, 2024.Click here to read more 52. Who has been recently (in June '24) appointed as the President of South Africa? 1) Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo 2) César Bernardo Arévalo de León 3) Tamás Sulyok 4) Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa 5) Bashar al-Assad Answer- 4) Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa Explanation: On 14th June 2024, The South African Parliament re-elected Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa(71 year old) as the President of the Republic of South Africa for 2nd term. He will be inaugurated on 19th June 2024. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 29 Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of African National Congress (ANC) party, secured 283 votes in the 400 member house against Julius Malema, of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), who received just 44 votes. He became the President of South Africa for the 1st time in 2018, by replacing Jacob Zuma as both President and ANC Leader. 53. As per the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2024 released by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), India is ranked ________ out of 163 countries. 1) 4th 2) 113th 3) 116th 4) 12th 5) 26th Answer- 3) 116th Explanation: According to the 18th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2024 released by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), India is ranked 116th out of 163 countries, climbing 10 positions from 2023. The list is topped by Iceland since 2008 followed by Ireland(2nd), Austria(3rd), New Zealand(4th), and Singapore(5th). Europe has been the most peaceful region in the world and is home to eight of the ten most peaceful countries since the start of the GPI. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region remained the world’s least peaceful region with major crises in Yemen and Sudan becoming the reasons of its poor rating.Click here to read more 54. With which country’s Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC), Adani Group has recently (in June ‘24) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up a 570 Megawatt (MW) green hydro-electric plant? 1) Sri Lanka 2) Nepal 3) Mauritius 4) Bhutan 5) Seychelles Answer- 4) Bhutan Explanation: Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group, met with Dasho Tshering Tobgay, the Prime Minister (PM) of Bhutan and announced the signing of an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) for a 570 Megawatt (MW) green hydro plant in the Chukha province, Bhutan. This collaboration marks a significant step towards sustainable energy development in Bhutan, aligning with global efforts towards carbon neutrality. DGPC, the only generation utility in Bhutan is a subsidiary of Druk Holding and Investments Limited. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 30 55.Which bank has recently (in June ‘24) signed a MoU with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to enhance digital payment services for users of the eMigrate Portal? 1) Indian Overseas Bank 2) Reserve Bank of India 3) State Bank of India 4) Punjab National Bank 5) Canara Bank Answer- 3) State Bank of India Explanation: On 15th June 2024, The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India (GoI), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India (SBI) to provide additional digital payment services of the SBI through SBIePay, a payment gateway, to the Indian migrant workers, Recruiting Agents (RAs) and other users of the eMigrate portal(https://emigrate.gov.in). The MoU will come into effect after the successful integration of SBIePay, the payment gateway of SBI with the eMigrate portal. Under this MoU, users will be able to make transactions through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), credit or debit cards, and National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) via net banking of all Indian banks. All such transactions are exempted from transaction charges. The eMigrate Project, launched in 2014, was designed to guide and support the Indian workers heading to Emigration Check Required (ECR)countries for employment. 56. In June 2024, Former Governor of _______ Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare passed away at the age of 95. 1) Gujarat 2) Odisha 3) Uttar Pradesh 4) Tamil Nadu 5) Karnataka Answer- 2) Odisha Explanation: Former Governor of Odisha Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare passed away at the age of 95 in New Delhi, Delhi. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) for 3 terms in 1980 and re- elected in 1982 and 1988. He served as the Governor of Odisha from 2007 to 2013. He also served as Chairman of the United Nations (UN) Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities. In 2024, he published his memoir “The Arc of Memory: My Life and Times.” 57. Name the Indian who has been named as the ‘Land Hero’ by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on the occasion of “World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought” i.e. on 17th June 2024. 1) Gauranshi Sharma 2) Siddesh Sakore 3) Kartik Verma Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 31 4) Nahid Afrin 5) Avantika Vandanapu Answer- 4) Siddesh Sakore Explanation: Siddesh Sakore, a farmer from Kendur village, Maharashtra (India) and founder of AGRO RANGERS has been named as the ‘Land Hero’ by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on the occasion of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (WDCCD) i.e. on 17th June 2024. Sakore along with 9 others were recognised as ‘Land Heroes’ ,during a programme of 30th anniversary of the UNCCD hosted by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bonn, Germany. The theme of 2024 WDCCD is, “United for Land: Our Legacy. Our Future”. These land heroes were honoured in recognition of their work to restore land, boost resilience to drought, develop sustainable agricultural businesses , and harness technology and innovation to address global environmental challenges. 58. Name the personality who has been recently (in June 2024) appointed as the Global Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNHCR). 1) Theo James 2) Vinícius Junior 3) Usain Bolt 4) Narendra Kumar Yadav 5) Neeraj Chopra Answer- 1) Theo James Explanation: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency, has named British actor, producer, and model Theo James (Birth Name: Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis) as its new Global Goodwill Ambassador. Goodwill Ambassadors are prominent public figures associated with UNHCR, enhancing the organization’s global visibility through their influence, dedication, and hard work. 59. Which country has recently (in June 2024) signed an extension of the existing MoU with the Government of India on ‘Refurbishing Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms’ for another 5 years with effect from 8th July 2024? 1) Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2) Republic of the Gambia 3) Colombia 4) Singapore 5) Bhutan Answer- 2) Republic of the Gambia Explanation: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances(DARPG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions(MoPPGP), Government of India and Public Service Commission, Office of the President, the Republic of the Gambia signed extension of the existing Memorandum of Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 32 Understanding (MoU) on ‘Refurbishing Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms’ for another 5 years with effect from (w.e.f) 8th July 2024. The main objective of the MoU is to strengthen and promote bilateral cooperation between India and Gambia in Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms. Note: The existing MoU was signed on 8th July 2021 for a period of 3 years. 60. In June 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was honoured with the ___________________ (award) at the Central Banking Awards 2024 given by the London-based financial publisher Central Banking Publications. 1) Whitley Gold Award 2) CIDC Vishwakarma Awards 3) Risk Manager of the Year 4) Laureate Award 5) World Forum Leadership Award Answer- 3) Risk Manager of the Year Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) won the ‘Risk Manager of the Year Award (2024)’ at the Central Banking Awards 2024, the 11th edition of the annual awards, presented by the Central Banking Publications, a London(the United Kingdom-UK) based financial publisher owned by Infopro Digital. Mumbai(Maharashtra) based IRIS Business Services Limited has also won the prestigious 'Global Central Banking Award 2024' for Technology Services in London. Previously, Shaktikanta Das, Governor, RBI had received the 'Governor of the Year' award in 2023. i.Manoranjan Mishra, RBI’s Executive Director received the award on behalf of the RBI during an award ceremony held in London, UK. ii. Central bank of the year: Central Bank of Brazil iii. Governor of the year: Andriy Pyshnyy, Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine. Click here for the complete list of 2024 winners. 61. Who has recently (in June ‘24) become the 1st Indian to be honoured with the 'Nelson Mandela Lifetime Achievement Award' of South Africa for the contribution to children's cinema? 1) Anish Kapoor 2) Vinod Ganatra 3) Alok Shukla 4) Avantika Vandanapu 5) Santosh Sivan Answer- 2) Vinod Ganatra Explanation: Vinod Ganatra, a globally renowned filmmaker and editor from Gujarat, now based in Mumbai, Maharashtra has become the 1st Indian to be honoured with the ‘Nelson Mandela Lifetime Achievement Award‘ of South Africa for his contribution to children's cinema. He was conferred with the award at the 7th Nelson Mandela Children’s Film Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa for his outstanding contribution to children’s cinema. 18 July is observed as Nelson Mandela International Day. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 33 He is the only Indian recipient of The Liv Ullmann Peace Prize, Chicago, for his Gujarati film, ‘Harun-Arun’ at the 26th Chicago International Children’s Film Festival. 62. Who has been recently (in June ‘24) appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited? 1) Atanu Chakraborty 2) Rajeev Singhal 3) Nidhu Saxena 4) Ajith Kumar KK 5) Subramanian Sundar Answer- 4) Ajith Kumar KK Explanation: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Ajith Kumar KK as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited for a three-year tenure with effect from 20th June 2024. He succeeds J.K Shivan, whose has been serving as the MD & CEO of the Dhanlaxmi Bank since 2021. He is currently serving as the Chief Human Resources Officer(CHRO) at Federal Bank Limited in the cadre of president. 63. Which of the following points is/are ‘not correct’ with respect to the cabinet approvals on 19th June 2024? A) Proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs(MoHA) for the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES), a Central Sector Scheme, with a financial outlay of Rs. 2254.43 crore for the period of 2024-25 to 2028-29. B) Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects with a total outlay of Rs.8453 crore. C) Construction of a Major Port at Vadhavan near Dahanu in Maharastra with a total project cost of Rs.76,220 Crore. 1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Only C 4) Only A & B 5) Only A & C Answer- 2) Only B Explanation: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi approved the following on 19th June 2024. i.Proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs(MoHA) for the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES), a Central Sector Scheme, with a financial outlay of Rs. 2254.43 crore for the period of 2024-25 to 2028-29. ii.Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects with a total outlay of Rs.7453 crore. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 34 iii.Airports Authority of India (AAI)’s proposal for the development of the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (UP). The estimated financial outlay of the project is Rs 2869.65 crore. iv.Construction of a Major Port at Vadhavan near Dahanu in Maharashtra with a total project cost of Rs.76,220 Crore. v.The Union Cabinet approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated (14) kharif crops for Marketing Season 2024-25.click here to read more 64. Which ministry has notified that "The Post Office Act, 2023" became effective from June 18, 2024? 1) Ministry of Law and Justice 2) Ministry of Home Affairs 3) Ministry of Communication 4) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions 5) Ministry of Finance Answer- 3) Ministry of Communication Explanation: Union Ministry of Communication, Government of India (GoI) notified that “The Post Office Act, 2023” came into force with effective from (w.e.f.) on 18th June, 2024. The Post Office Act, 2023 repealed the 125-year old Indian Post Office Act, 1898. The Act aims to create a simple legislative framework for the delivery of citizen centric services, banking services and to extend other government benefits to the country’s most distant areas. The Act has a provision for the appointment of the Director General(DG) of Postal Services. The Act removes penal provisions for various offences such as: theft, misappropriation, or destruction of postal articles by an officer of the Post Office. The Act allows the Government through notification may empower any officer to intercept, open, detain or destroy items during transmission by the Post Office on following grounds: security of the state, friendly relations with foreign states, public order, emergency, public safety or contravention of the provisions of the Act or any other laws.Click here to read more 65. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s visit to Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Bihar from 18th to 19th June 2024? A) PM Modi granted certificates to over 30,000 women from Self Help Groups (SHGs) as Krishi Sakhis under the Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program (KSCP). B) He inaugurated the new campus of the Nalanda University near Rajgir, Bihar. C) PM released the 17th installment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) worth over Rs 20,000 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to around 9.26 crore beneficiary farmers. 1) Only A & B 2) Only B & C 3) Only A 4) Only B Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 35 5) All A, B & C Answer- 5) All A, B & C Explanation: Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Bihar from 18th to 19th June 2024. i.On 18th June 2024, PM Modi addressed the Kisan Samman Sammelan in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (UP). This marked PM Modi’s 1st visit to his constituency, Varanasi, after being elected to the 18th Lok Sabha (Lower House) for a 3rd consecutive term. ii. PM Modi granted certificates to over 30,000 women from Self Help Groups (SHGs) as Krishi Sakhis under the Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program (KSCP). iii. On 19th June 2024, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of the Nalanda University near Rajgir, Bihar. iv. PM released the 17th installment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) worth over Rs 20,000 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to around 9.26 crore beneficiary farmers.Click here to read more 66. What rank did India secure on the Worldwide Energy Transition Index 2024 released by the World Economic Forum (WEF)? 1) 159th 2) 24th 3) 51st 4) 63rd 5) 82nd Answer- 4) 63rd Explanation: On 19th June 2024, The World Economic Forum (WEF) in partnership with Accenture released its annual report titled “Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2024”. According to the report, India has been ranked 63rd on the global Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2024. Sweden reclaimed the top spot in the ETI 2024 with an ETI score of 78.4, followed by Denmark (75.2) and Finland (74.5) in 2nd and 3rd rank respectively. According to the report, Estonia, Ethiopia, and Lebanon have seen the fastest improvements in the last 5 years. The report noted that, India’s per capita emissions is at 1.7 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) which is 60% lower than the global average of 4.4 tonnes of CO2 per capita.Click here to read more 67. Who has recently (in June ‘24) assumed the charge as Chairman of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) for the 3rd consecutive term? 1) Jitendra Singh 2) Kishor Makwana 3) Dileep Sanghani 4) Mohammad Rihan 5) Ajay Kumar Sood Answer- 1) Jitendra Singh Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 36 Explanation: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (MoS) in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions(MoPP&P) has assumed the charge as Chairman of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) for the 3rd consecutive term at the IIPA campus in New Delhi, Delhi. He has been serving as Chairman of the IIPA since 2020. i.Dr Singh began his political journey in 2008. He was elected to the Lok Sabha thrice representing Udhampur Constituency, Jammu & Kashmir, in 2014, 2019, and 2024. ii. Presently he has been serving as the: MoS (Independent Charge (I/C)) in the Ministry of Science and Technology(MoS&T); and Ministry of Earth Sciences(MoES). MoS, Prime Minister’s Office (PMO); MoS, Department of Atomic Energy(DAE); MoS, Department of Space(DoS); and MoS, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions(MoPP&P). 68. Name the Indian athlete who won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw at Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, a World Athletics Continental Tour (Gold level) event, held in Turku, Finland. 1) Narsingh Pancham Yadav 2) Devendra Jhajharia 3) Neeraj Chopra 4) Tajinderpal Singh Toor 5) Shivpal Singh Answer- 3) Neeraj Chopra Explanation: Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra secured a gold medal with 85.97m in the third attempt in men’s javelin throw at Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, a World Athletics Continental Tour (Gold level) event held on 18th June 2024 in Turku, Finland (Europe). Finland’s Toni Keranen claimed the silver medal with a personal best throw of 84.19m, and Oliver Helander (Finland) won the bronze medal with 83.96m. The Paavo Nurmi Games is an annual track and field meet that takes place at Paavo Nurmi Stadium in Turku, Finland. It is organised to honor the memory of Paavo Nurmi, a Finnish athlete who were nicknamed the ‘Flying Finns’. 69. The Government of India has notified that some sections of the Telecommunications Act, 2023, are set to be effective from ______________. 1) 25th July 2024 2) 30th November 2024 3) 26th June 2024 4) 30th August 2024 5) 25th December 2024 Answer- 3) 26th June 2024 Explanation: On 21st June 2024, The Government of India, in exercise of powers given under sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 (44 of 2023) has notified that the provisions of sections 1, 2,10 to 30, 42 to 44, 46,47,50 to 58, 61 and 62 of the said Act will come into force from 26th June 2024. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 37 The Act has repealed the 138-year old Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, and the Wireless Telegraph Act (1933), and the Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act (1950). The new Act mandated that prior authorisation from the Government will be required: to provide telecommunication services, establish, operate, maintain or expand telecommunications networks or possess radio equipment. With the implementation of these notified sections of the Act, the Digital Bharat Nidhi will replace Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), which was established under Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. 70. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the three new criminal laws that will come into effect on July 1, 2024? A) The Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita (BNS2) Act, 2023, increased the maximum age of the victim from 16 to 18 years in cases of gang rape. B) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita (BNSS2) Act, 2023 repealed the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973. C) Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Adhiniyam Act, 2023 repealed Indian Evidence Act (IEA), 1872. 1) Only A 2) Only B 3) Only C 4) Only B & C 5) All A, B & C Answer- 5) All A, B & C Explanation: On 21st June 2024, The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions(MoPPG&P) announced that 3 new criminal laws: Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita (BNS2) Act, 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita (BNSS2) Act, 2023; and Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Adhiniyam Act, 2023 will come into effect from 1st July, 2024. These 3 new criminal laws have repealed the British-colonial era laws: the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860; the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act (IEA), 1872 respectively. BNS2 Act retains the provisions of the IPC which criminalises acts such as: rape, stalking and insulting the modesty of a woman, among others. It also increased the maximum age of the victim from 16 to 18 years, in case of gangrape. BNSS2 Act mandates the conduct of forensic investigation for offenses punishable with 7 years of imprisonment or more.Click here to read more 71. According to the Hurun Research Institute‘s ASK Private Wealth Hurun India Future Unicorn Index 2024, ________ unicorns are there in India as of June 2024. 1) 25 2) 46 3) 106 4) 67 5) 152 Answer- 4) 67 Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 38 Explanation: According to the Hurun Research Institute‘s ASK Private Wealth Hurun India Future Unicorn Index 2024, 25 future Unicorns (5 Gazelles and 20 Cheetahs) including Rapido, Koo, Dunzo, and Paper Boat, were dropped from the list. The drop reflects the impact of funding constraints and valuation corrections in the Indian startup ecosystem. As per the 2024 Index, India is currently home to 67 Unicorns, 46 Gazelles, and 106 Cheetahs as against 68 Unicorns 51 Gazelles, and 96 Cheetahs in the 2023 Index. Only 3 start-ups (2 Gazelles and 1 Cheetah) from the 2023 Index were promoted to Unicorns with a valuation of over USD 1 billion each, including Indian grocery delivery startup Zepto, fintech startup InCred Finance, and logistics startup Porter. The 2024 Index includes 152 Indian future unicorns from 31 cities. India’s future unicorns are valued at USD 58 billion collectively, with an increase of 1.8%, compared to the 2023 index.Click here to read more 72. According to the ‘2024 World Investment Report: Investment Facilitation and Digital Government’, published by ________________, India's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow was USD 28 billion in 2023. 1) Morgan Stanley 2) National Institute of Public Finance and Policy 3) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development 4) CRISIL 5) World Bank Answer- 3) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Explanation: According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s 2024 World Investment Report: Investment facilitation and digital government, India‘s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows fell by 43% in 2023, from USD 49 billion in 2022 to USD 28 billion in 2023. With this, India‘s rank among FDI recipients dropped to 15th in 2023 from 8th in 2022. India’s rank for FDI outflows improved to 20th in 2023 from 23rd in 2022. Global FDI decreased marginally by 2% to USD 1.3 trillion in 2023, with a sharper decline of over 10% (when excluding certain exceptions) in global foreign investments for the 2nd consecutive year.Click here to read more 73. ____________________ won the 2024 One World Media(OWM) Press Freedom Award, an annual award presented by OWM, a United Kingdom(UK)-based non-profit organisation. 1) Bilan Media 2) News State MPCG 3) Associated Press 4) Washington Post 5) Reuter Answer- 1) Bilan Media Explanation: Bilan Media, Somalia’s 1st and only all-women news team, has won the 2024 One World Media (OWM) Press Freedom Award during the 36th One World Media Awards (2024) ceremony held at Curzon Soho in London, United Kingdom (UK). Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 39 With this award, Bilan became the 1st Somali media team to receive this honour. This award recognises their courageous reporting over the past 2 years, which has addressed many taboo subjects and opened doors for women journalists in Somalia. Bilan was established by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 2021 and has been funded by the European Union (EU) through UNDP since 2024. 74. In June 2024, the Ministry of Education (MoE) constituted a seven-member high-level committee headed by __________ to enhance the National Testing Agency (NTA) examination process and its functioning. 1) Rajiv Gauba 2) K. Radhakrishnan 3) Vijay Kumar Saraswat 4) Vinod Kumar Paul 5) Sanjay Kumar Answer- 2) K. Radhakrishnan Explanation: The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE) has constituted a seven-member high-level committee to make recommendations on reform in the examination process, improvement in data security protocols and functioning of the National Testing Agency(NTA). The committee is headed by Dr K. Radhakrishnan, the former Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Chairman Board of Governors (BoG), Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. The objective of the committee is to ensure transparent, smooth and fair conduct of examinations through NTA. 75. In which country did Union Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar recently (in June '24) unveil the virtual plaque to mark the formal commissioning of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), built with a USD 6 million grant from India? 1) Philippines 2) Seychelles 3) Tanzania 4) Mauritius 5) Sri Lanka Answer- 5) Sri Lanka Explanation: Union Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India (GoI) visited Sri Lanka on 20th June 2024. This marked his 1st bilateral visit to any country after being sworn-in as External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India for 2nd consecutive term. On 20th June 2024, Union Minister S. Jaishankar and Ranil Wickremesinghe, President of Sri Lanka jointly unveiled the virtual plaque to mark the formal commissioning of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), a nerve centre for Search and Rescue operations at sea, in Sri Lanka built with a USD 6 million grant from India. The official visit of MEA S. Jaishankar to Sri Lanka holds great significance for India and Sri Lanka relations as this underscores primacy that Sri Lanka holds in India’s “Neighbour First” Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 40 policy and SAGAR Security and Growth for All in the Region(SAGAR) policy.Click here to read more 76. Who has been recently (in June ‘24) appointed as the new Secretary of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for a period of two years? 1) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra 2) Sushil Sharma 3) Jagjit Pavadia 4) Atul Kumar Chaudhary 5) Vijayabharathi Sayani Answer- 4) Atul Kumar Chaudhary Explanation: The Government of India (GoI) has appointed Atul Kumar Chaudhary as the new Secretary of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on a deputation on foreign service terms, initially for a period of two years. This appointment comes after the superannuation of V Raghunandan on May 31 2024. Currently, he has been serving as the Deputy Director General (DDG) in Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) since 2021. Atul Kumar Chaudhary is an Indian Telecommunication Services (ITS) officer of 1989- batch. 77. In June 2024, China successfully launched the Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM) through the Long March 2-C carrier rocket at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province, Southwest China, China. The project was led by China National Space Administration (CNSA) and _______________. 1) Centre National D'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) 2) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) 3) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 4) Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities(ROSCOSMOS) 5) European Space Agency (ESA) Answer- 1) Centre National D'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) Explanation: On 22nd June 2024, China successfully launched the Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM), a space science satellite, through the Long March 2–C carrier rocket at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province, Southwest China, China. It was co-developed by China National Space Administration (CNSA) in partnership French space agency, Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES). The launch of SVOM marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France. At present, this satellite is considered as the most powerful satellite in the world for multi- band comprehensive observation of Gamma-Ray Bursts (GRBs), the light from which has travelled billions of light years to reach the earth. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 41 78. Name the city that has recently(in June 2024) become India's first UNESCO ‘City of Literature’. 1) Kozhikode 2) Bengaluru 3) Indore 4) Bhopal 5) Gwalior Answer- 1) Kozhikode Explanation: On 23rd June 2024, Kozhikode in north Kerala became the first Indian city to be officially declared as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) “City of Literature”. P A Mohammed Riyas, Tourism Minister, Kerala unveiled the logo of the “City of Literature” by UNESCO. MB Rajesh, State Local Self Government Department (LSGD), Kerala in an official event held in Kozhikode, Kerala declared that from 2024 onwards, 23rd June will celebrated as the “City of Literature” Day of Kozhikode across Kerala.Click here to read more 79. Which of the following Indian city has been recently (in June ‘24) recognised as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Crafts Council AISBL (WCC-International)? 1) Bengaluru 2) Srinagar 3) Hyderabad 4) Puri 5) Thiruvananthapuram Answer- 2) Srinagar Explanation: Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), has been officially recognised as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Crafts Council AISBL (WCC-International), a global non-profit organisation dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional craftsmanship. This honour celebrates the rich history and exceptional skills of Srinagar’s artisans, whose work has gained international acclaim. From 2014, nearly more than 60 cities across the world recognised as World Craft City. Indian cities Mamallapuram (Tamil Nadu), Jaipur (Rajasthan) and Mysore (Karnataka) were already added in the list of World Craft City. The WCC AISBL, celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2024, has been affiliated with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) under Consultative Status since its inception in June 1964. 80. Which of the following points is /are ‘correct with respect to the Indian Visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from 21st to 22nd June 2024? A) An MoU for Cooperation in Oceanography was signed Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute (BORI) and India’s National Institute of Oceanographic(NIO) under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 42 B) An MoU was signed between Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) Wellington and Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) Mirpur that will enhance military education and strategic studies cooperation, exchanged in the field of defence. B)PM Modi announced the resumption of the cross-border train service between Rajshahi, Bangladesh and Kolkata, India after a gap of 77 years. 1) Only A 2) Only A & B 3) Only B & C 4) Only A & C 5) All A, B & C Answer- 5) All A, B & C Explanation: Bangladesh Prime Minister(PM) H.E.Sheikh Hasina made a two-day state visit to India from 21st to 22nd June 2024 and She was the first state guest hosted by India after the formation of the new government. It included the signing of 10 Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs), including seven new and three renewals. Three of the new MoUs were vision documents in the area of digital partnership, green partnership and blue economy. Thirteen announcements were also made including e-visa for Medical Patients from Bangladesh and the opening of a new Indian consulate in Rangpur in Bangladesh. An MoU between the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (In- SPACe) and Bangladesh’s Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Telecom was signed with an aim to enhance cooperation in space technology and satellite communication. An MoU for Cooperation in Oceanography was signed Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute (BORI) and India’s National Institute of Oceanographic(NIO) under Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). An MoU was signed between Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) Wellington and Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) Mirpur that will enhance military education and strategic studies cooperation, exchanged in the field of defence. PM Modi announced to resume the cross-border train service between Rajshahi, Bangladesh and Kolkata, India after a gap of 77 years.Click here to read more 81. Who recently (in June ‘24) got a one-year extension from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet(ACC) to serve as the Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) up to 30th June 2025? 1) Bharat Lal 2) Piyush Anand 3) Sapna Tiwari 4) Tapan Kumar Deka 5) Pramod Kumar Tiwari Answer- 4) Tapan Kumar Deka Explanation: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet(ACC) headed by Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi has approved a one-year extension in service to Tapan Kumar Deka as the Director of Intelligence Bureau (IB) beyond 30th June 2024 or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 43 He will continue to serve as Director of IB until 30th June 2025. Tapan Kumar Deka, a 1988 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Himachal Pradesh(HP) cadre, began his 2 year tenure as IB chief in June 2022. 82. With which company, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) recently (in June ‘24) signed a contract to design and develop a miniaturised satellite capable of carrying payloads up to 150 kgs for the Indian Air Force (IAF)? 1) Bharat Electronics Limited 2) Tata Advanced Systems Limited 3) SpacePixxel Technologies Private Limited 4) Kadet Defence Systems Limited 5) Adani Defence and Aerospace Answer- 3) SpacePixxel Technologies Private Limited Explanation: On June 25 2024, The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Bengaluru (Karnataka)- based SpacePixxel Technologies Private Limited to design and develop a Miniaturised Satellite capable of carrying multiple advanced payloads up to 150 kgs for the Indian Air Force (IAF). It marks the 350th contract under the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative, the flagship program of the MoD. It is being awarded as the first-ever iDEX Prime (Space) Satellite Grant under the Mission DefSpace: Open Challenge. 83. What is the name of ISRO's Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV), that successfully completed its third autonomous landing experiment on 23rd June 2024? 1) VSHORADS 2) Pushpak 3) SMART 4) Semi Cryogenic PITA 5) Tapas Answer- 2) Pushpak Explanation: On 23rd June 2024, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) conducted the “Pushpak”– Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing EXperiment (RLV-LEX-03) at the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Chitradurga, Karnataka. This landing is the 3rd and last of the series of experiments conducted by ISRO, following the success of RLV LEX-01 and LEX-02 mission conducted in 2023 and in March 2024. Pushpak RLV has been designed as an all-rocket and fully reusable single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) vehicle. The mission reused the winged body and flight systems such as without modification, from the LEX-02 mission, which showcased the robustness of ISRO’s capability of design reuse flight systems for various missions. Report Errors in the PDF - [email protected] Copyright 2014-2024 @ AffairsCloud.com 44 84. Which Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSU) has recently (in June 2024) received the ‘Navratna status’ from the Department of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Finance? 1) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd 2) Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited 3) Central Coalfields Limited 4) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited 5) Grid Controller of India Limited Answer- 4) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited Explanation: i. The Department of Public Enterprises(DPE), under the Ministry of Finance(MoF), has granted the ‘Navratna’ status to Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), a Central Public Sector Undertaking(CPSU) under the Ministry of Defence(MoD). ii. Navratna companies can invest up to Rs. 1,000 crore or 15% of their net worth in a single project, and up to 30% of their net worth in a year, provided these investments do not exceed Rs.1,000 crore. 85. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the recent (in June ‘24) Indian visit of Jake Sullivan, the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (APNSA) of the United States of America (USA)? A) Jake Sullivan and Ajit K Doval, NSA of India co-chaired the second meeting of the India-US initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) on 17 June 2024 at Hyderabad House, New Delhi. B) India and the USA are making preparations to launch the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)-Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Synthetic Aperture Radar(NISAR) to combat climate change and other global challenges. C) NASA administrator Bill Nelson has announced that NASA will collaborate with India, which will include a joint effort of boarding the International Space Station (ISS) with an Indian astronaut. 1) Only A 2) Only A & B 3) Only B & C 4) Only A & C 5) All A, B & C Answer- 5) All A, B & C Explanation: Jake Sullivan, the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (APNSA) of the United States of America (USA) was on a 2-day visit to New Delhi, Delhi from 17th to 18th June 2024. Jake Sullivan and Ajit K Doval, NSA of India co-chaired the second meeting of the India-US initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) on 17 June 2024

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