CURRENT AFFAIRS- 2024 MAY - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
CURRENT AFFAIRS- 2024 May: Questions & Answers for PSC, SSC, UPSC, RRB etc. Examinations | CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ
CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Which major crops are aided by the monsoon rains in India?
A) Wheat, barley, oats, and rye
B) Rice, corn, cotton, soybeans, and sugarcane
C) Potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and garlic
D) Apples, oranges, bananas, and mangoes
Answer: B) Rice, corn, cotton, soybeans, and sugarcane
2. According to the IMD, What is the 50-year average rainfall for the June-September period?
A) 70 cm (28 inches)
B) 80 cm (32 inches)
C) 87 cm (35 inches)
D) 100 cm (40 inches)
Answer: C) 87 cm (35 inches)
3. When do the southwest monsoon rains typically spread across the country?
A) Mid-June
B) End of June
C) Mid-July
D) End of July
Answer: C) Mid-July
4. What is the name of the world’s first rocket with a single-piece 3D-printed engine launched by Agnikul Cosmos on May 30, 2024?
A) Agnibaan
B) Agnibaan SOrTeD
C) Dhanush
D) Atmanirbhar
Answer: B) Agnibaan SOrTeD
5. Indian teenage player R. Praggnanandhaa defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen in the classical format of which game in May 2024?
A) Tennis
B) Badminton
C) Chess
D) Table Tennis
Answer: C) Chess
6. What is the name of the indigenously-developed solid-propelled air-launched missile system successfully tested from the Su-30 MK-I platform?
a) BrahMos
b) RudraM-II
c) Akash
d) Nag
Ans: b) RudraM-II
7. Who was named the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year for 2023?
A. Major Suman Gawani
B. Major Radhika Sen
C. Major Antonio Guterres
D. Major Ruchira Kamboj
Ans: B. Major Radhika Sen
8. What did the India Meteorological Department (IMD) clarify about the temperature reading of 52.9°C in Mungeshpur, Delhi on May 29, 2024?
A. It was officially confirmed
B. It could be due to a sensor error or local factor
C. It was recorded in all major stations
D. It is normal temperature
Ans: B. It could be due to a sensor error or local factor
9. What historic feat did Indian mountaineer Satyadeep Gupta achieve?
A. First person to scale Mt. Everest three times in one season
B. First person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in one season
C. First person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt. K2 in one season
D. First Indian to scale Mt. Everest in 11 hours and 15 minutes
Ans: B. First person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in one season
10. Who was re-elected as the President of Lithuania in 2024?
A) Ingrida Šimonytė
B) Gitanas Nausėda
C) Dalia Grybauskaitė
D) Valdas Adamkus
Answer: B) Gitanas Nausėda
11. Which sitarist will be conferred with an Honorary Degree from the University of Oxford?
Answer: Anoushka Shankar
Details: Sitarist Anoushka Shankar has been performing live for about 30 years now. The nine-time Grammy recently received an Honorary Degree from the University of Oxford. Anoushka will be conferred with this award on June 19 at the university’s annual Encaenia academic ceremony.
12. Which fashion designer recently collaborated with the Singapore Tourism Board for his Spring Summer 2024 Wedding Capsule Collection?
Answer: Rahul Mishra
Details: Renowned designer Rahul Mishra is known for taking Indian designs to the global stage. In his latest collaboration with the Singapore Tourism Board, he once again transcends borders, this time with marquee pieces inspired by the heart of Singapore.
13. The government will irradiate 5,000 tonnes of vegetables using gamma rays in a bid to improve its shelf-life and minimise storage losses?
Answer: Onions
Details: The Government has decided to irradiate 5,000 tonnes of onions this year, aiming to increase the shelf-life of onions and lower storage losses. As a pilot, about 1200 tons of onions were irradiated (using gamma rays) last year, in line with the protocol developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).
14. Which team beat Odisha FC in the Indian Super League semi-final?
Answer: Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Details: Mohun Bagan Super Giant emerged triumphant against the Odisha FC by 2-0 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata to win the second leg of their semi-final fixture and become the first finalist of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season.
15. Which arm of the Indian Armed Forces conducted an investiture ceremony at the National War Memorial complex for the first time?
Answer: Indian Air Force
Details: The Air Force Investiture Ceremony was held on 26 April 2024 near the Param Yodha Sthal, which is a part of the National War Memorial (NWM) complex in New Delhi. The ceremony began with the awardees paying homage to the fallen heroes of the country by laying a wreath at the Amar Chakra of the NWM. This solemn ceremony was followed by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, conferring Presidential awards to 51 air warriors.
16. From which constituency did Defence Minister Rajnath Singh file his nomination for the 18th Lok Sabha polls?
Answer: Lucknow
Details: Union Defence Minister and veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Rajnath Singh on Apr 29 Monday filed his nomination papers from Lucknow seat for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Singh was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami.
17. Which media organisation's AI news anchor won the INMA Global Media Award for AI-driven newsroom innovation?
Answer: India Today Group
Details: Sana, an AI-powered news anchor developed by India Today Group, has won the first prize in the 'Best Use of AI in Customer-Facing Products' category at the International News Media Association's 2024 Global Media Awards. The award recognizes Sana's role in transforming newsroom dynamics by combining human expertise with AI innovation to create an unparalleled news experience.
18. Who was announced as the new brand ambassador for Lux?
Answer: Suhana Khan
Details: Shah Rukh Khan's daughter, Suhana Khan, is appointed as the next brand ambassador for Lux. Previously, SRK too, was associated with the brand.
19. Who was announced as the new president of the Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association?
Answer: Krishna Ella
Details: The Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association (IVMA) has announced that Krishna Ella, co-founder and executive chairman of Bharat Biotech, will be the association’s new president for two years from April 2024. A press release from Bharat Biotech said Mr. Ella is taking over the presidency from Adar C. Poonawala, who held the post from 2019 to March 2024.
20. Which team did India beat 5-0 to advance to the knockout stage of the Thomas Cup?
Answer: England
Details: Reigning champions India advanced to the knockout phase of the Thomas Cup after a commanding 5-0 victory over England in their Group C match on April 29 Monday.
21. Which two organizations have partnered to develop India’s first quantum diamond microchip imager?
A) Infosys and IIT-Delhi
B) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and IIT-Bombay
C) Wipro and IIT-Madras
D) HCL Technologies and IIT-Kanpur
Answer: B) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and IIT-Bombay
22. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of Committee A at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA)?
A) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
B) Apurva Chandra
C) Harsh Vardhan
D) Randeep Guleria
Answer: B) Apurva Chandra ( Apurva Chandra, Union Health Secretary of India)
23. Which player won the Orange Cap for scoring the most runs in IPL 2024?
A) Abhishek Sharma
B) Virat Kohli
C) Travis Head
D) Nitish Kumar Reddy
Ans: B) Virat Kohli
24. Who won the Purple Cap for taking the most wickets in IPL 2024?
A) Mitchell Starc
B) Harshal Patel
C) Sunil Narine
D) Jake Fraser-McGurk
Ans: B) Harshal Patel
25. Who became the first woman to climb Mount Everest three times in the same season?
a) Junko Tabei
b) Purnima Shrestha
c) Pasang Lhamu Sherpa
d) Lhakpa Sherpa
Ans : b) Purnima Shrestha
26. What key aspect does the new WIPO treaty address for the first time?
A. International trade tariffs
B. The interface between intellectual property, genetic resources, and traditional
knowledge
C. Global Internet regulations
D. International labour laws
Answer: B. The interface between intellectual property, genetic resources, and
traditional knowledge
27. Who became the first Indian to win the Best Actress Award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival Cannes Film Festival?
A) Priyanka Chopra
B) Deepika Padukone
C) Anasuya Sengupta
D) Alia Bhatt
Answer: C) Anasuya Sengupta
28. For which film did Anasuya Sengupta win the Best Actress Award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival Cannes Film Festival?
A) The Beautiful
B) The Shameless
C) The Fearless
D) The Graceful
Answer: B) The Shameless
29. Who became the first Indian filmmaker to win the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival?
A) Mira Nair
B) Payal Kapadia
C) Anurag Kashyap
D) Satyajit Ray
Answer: B) Payal Kapadia
30. For which film did Payal Kapadia win the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival?
A) A Night of Knowing Nothing
B) The Lunchbox
C) All We Imagine as Light
D) Masaan
Answer: C) All We Imagine as Light
31. Which actress was announced as UNICEF India's National Ambassador?
Answer: Kareena Kapoor Khan
Details: UNICEF India has appointed famous Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan as its National Ambassador for its # For Every Child campaign in the country. As a national ambassador, Kareena Kapoor will support the UNICEF India campaign to further every child’s right to early childhood development, health, education, and gender equality.
32. Where was FWD-200B, the country's first indigenous bomber unmanned aerial vehicle, unveiled?
Answer: Bengaluru
Details: On May 3, 2024, Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace Technologies, an Indian company based in Bengaluru, introduced the FWD-200B, a domestically developed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The presentation of the new unmanned aircraft said to be India’s “first indigenous bomber drone”, got a lot of attention in local media.
33. Who was the chief guest at the seventh convocation of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh?
Answer: Droupadi Murmu
Details: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the 7th convocation of Central University of Himachal Pradesh at Dharamshala on May 6, 2024.
34. Which Indian fashion designer became the first to walk the Met Gala carpet?
Answer: Sabyasachi Mukherjee
Details: Renowned fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee made history by becoming the first Indian designer to grace the prestigious Met Gala carpet. He attended the fashion extravaganza on Tuesday, May 7, donning a long coat and jewels from Sabyasachi High Jewellery.
35. Which state launched 'Nakshatra Sabha,' India's first astro tourism campaign?
Answer: Uttarakhand
Details: The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board has partnered with Starscapes, an astro-tourism company, to launch 'Nakshatra Sabha' - India's first-ever annual campaign dedicated exclusively to promoting astro-tourism.
36. From which constituency did Rahul Gandhi file his nomination for the 18th Lok Sabha polls?
Answer: Raebareli
Details: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi filed his papers from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli constituency, barely an hour before nominations closed for the Lok Sabha seat on May 3. Sonia Gandhi is already in Rajya Sabha and Rahul Gandhi has contested from Kerala's Wayanad.
37. Who was appointed as the managing director of Raymond Ltd?
Answer: Gautam Singhania
Details: Raymond Ltd has appointed Gautam Singhania as the managing director of the company for a term of five years, beginning from July 1, 2024.
38. Recently, the term “Doubtful voter” or “D-voter” has been primarily used in which state?
Answer: Assam
Details: During India’s general elections, ‘D voters’ were a significant issue in Assam. A ‘Doubtful voter’ or ‘D-voter’ is someone whose citizenship status is uncertain during the creation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam. Legal ambiguity surrounds the term, and those classified undergo a verification process. D-voters are ineligible to vote or stand for office until their citizenship status is resolved, prompting debate and procedural scrutiny during electoral processes.
39. Who has been appointed as the new CEO of Paytm Money?
Answer: Rakesh Singh
Details: Paytm Money, the wholly-owned subsidiary of One97 Communications, has appointed Rakesh Singh as the new CEO after Varun Sridhar resigned from the role, the company said in a regulatory filing.
40. Which team won the 2024 Indian Super League?
Answer: Mumbai City FC
Details: Mumbai City FC on Saturday clinched their second Indian Super League (ISL) title with an inspired 3-1 comeback win over Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the final that was held at the Salt Lake Stadium on May 04 Saturday. Mumbai City found themselves 0-1 down just before halftime, with Jason Cummings netting for the Mariners in the 44th minute.
41. Recently, where was the sixth edition of the Commandants Conclave held?
Answer: Pune
Details: The sixth Commandants’ Conclave convened at MILIT, Pune on May 7, 24, hosted by HQ Integrated Defence Staff.
42. Which motorcycle brand recently launched its new model, NS400Z, in India?
Answer: Bajaj Pulsar
Details: The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 1.85 lakh, ex-showroom.
43. Recently, Mahamat Idris Deby has been elected as the President of which African country?
Answer: Chad
Details: Mahamat Idris Deby Itno, military dictator and interim president of Chad, won the 2024 presidential election. He assumed power in 2021 after his father, President Idriss Deby, was killed by rebels. Idriss Deby ruled Chad for 30 years as a dictator.
44. Recently, which country’s ambassador inaugurated the Kohima Peace Memorial in Nagaland?
Answer: Japan
Details: In Nagaland, Japan’s ambassador Hiroshi Suzuki and CM Neiphiu Rio inaugurated Kohima Peace Memorial and laid Eco Park’s foundation stone. Symbolizing Japan-Nagaland collaboration, it commemorates WWII’s Battle of Kohima, signifying peace and reconciliation.
45. Pakistan recently launched its first-ever lunar mission, iCube-Qamar, in collaboration with which country?
Answer: China
Details: Pakistan and China jointly launched iCube-Qamar, Pakistan’s inaugural lunar mission. The 7kg satellite, developed by Pakistan’s Institute of Space Technology (IST), SUPARCO, and China’s SJTU, is part of China’s Chang’e-6 mission.
46. Which day is observed as ‘World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day’?
Answer: May 8
Details: Every year on May 8th, World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day honors the efforts of these humanitarian societies, including the IFRC, the largest of its kind. Originating from the 14th International Conference of the Red Cross in 1938, the date marks the birth of Jean Henri Dunant, founder of the Red Cross. Renamed in 1984, this day’s theme for 2024, “Everything we do comes from the heart,” reflects the compassion driving their actions.
47. Lakshya Aircraft, recently seen in the news, is designed and built by which organization?
Answer: DRDO
Details: It is an indigenously developed micro-light and pilot-less target aircraft. It was designed and built by the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), a subsidiary of the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), for the Indian Armed Forces.
48. Recently, who has been appointed as Secretary at Director level in the National Jute Board, Kolkata, under the Ministry of Textiles?
Answer: Shashi Bhushan Singh
Details: Shashi Bhushan Singh, an Indian Railway Traffic Service officer, has been appointed as Secretary (Director level) of the National Jute Board in Kolkata by the Central Government.
49. Who became India’s first-ever gymnast to win gold medalist at the Asian Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on 26 May 2024?
A) Mary Kom
B) PV Sindhu
C) Dipa Karmakar
D) Saina Nehwal
Answer: C) Dipa Karmakar
50. The government approved a one-month extension for the Chief of the Army
Staff up to 30th June 2024. What is the name of this Army Chief?
A) General Bipin Rawat
B) General Manoj Pande
C) General Dalbir Singh Suhag
D) General VK Singh
Answer: B) General Manoj Pande
51. Which team lifted the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy in 2024?
A) Chennai Super Kings
B) Mumbai Indians
C) Kolkata Knight Riders
D) Sunrisers Hyderabad
Answer: C) Kolkata Knight Riders
52. What prestigious award did Arti, Pink E-Rickshaw driver from Uttar Pradesh
win on 22 May 2024?
A) Nobel Peace Prize
B) Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award
C) International Women of Courage Award
D) Global Humanitarian Award
Ans: B) Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award
53. What is the name of the first pre-monsoon cyclone of 2024 in the Bay of Bengal, make landfall on 26 May 2024?
A) Cyclone Fani
B) Cyclone Amphan
C) Cyclone Yaas
D) Cyclone Remal
Ans : D) Cyclone Remal
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54. Which prestigious award did “SUNFLOWERS WERE THE FIRST ONES TO KNOW” win at the 77th Cannes Film Festival?
A) Palme d’Or
B) La Cinef Award for Best Short
C) Best Director Award
D) Jury Prize
Ans: B) La Cinef Award for Best Short
55. On which day is Buddha Purnima celebrated?
A) New Moon Day in Vaishakha
B) Full Moon Day in Vaishakha
C) New Moon Day in Ashadha
D) Full Moon Day in Ashadha
Answer: B) Full Moon Day in Vaishakha
56. Where did Gautama Buddha attain enlightenment?
A) Sarnath
B) Bodh Gaya
C) Varanasi
D) Lumbini
Answer: B) Bodh Gaya
57. Which of the following is NOT one of the events commemorated on Buddha Purnima?
A) Birth of Gautama Buddha
B) Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
C) Death (Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha
D) Marriage of Gautama Buddha
Answer: D) Marriage of Gautama Buddha
58. What is the name of the Indian-origin astronaut set to fly into space for the third time?
A) Kalpana Chawala
B) Sunita Williams
C) Rakesh Sharma
D) Sunil Gupta
Ans: B) Sunita Williams
59. Which spacecraft will Sunita Williams be piloting for her upcoming mission?
A) SpaceX Dragon
B) Boeing Starliner
C) Orion
D) Soyuz
Ans: B) Boeing Starliner
60. What amount did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approve to transfer as surplus to the Central Government for the accounting year 2023-24?
A. Rs 1.5 Lakh crore
B. Rs 1.85 Lakh crore
C. Rs 2.11 Lakh crore
D. Rs 2.82 Lakh crore
Ans: C. Rs 2.11 Lakh crore
61. Who was approved as Vietnam’s next President on 22 May 2024?
A. Vo Van Thuong
B. To Lam
C. Nguyen Phu Trong
D. Pham Minh Chinh
Ans : B. To Lam
62. Who is the Prime Minister of the UK?
A. Boris Johnson
B. Keir Starmer
C. Rishi Sunak
D. Theresa May
Ans: C. Rishi Sunak
63. Rishi Sunak is the leader of which political party in the UK?
A. Labour Party
B. Liberal Democrats
C. Green Party
D. Conservative Party
Ans: D. Conservative Party
64. When is Anti-Terrorism Day observed?
a) April 21
b) May 21
c) June 21
d) July 21
Ans : b) May 21
65. Anti-Terrorism Day marks the death anniversary of which former Indian Prime Minister?
a) Indira Gandhi
b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
c) Rajiv Gandhi
d) Lal Bahadur Shastri
Ans: c) Rajiv Gandhi
66. When is the International Day for Biodiversity (IDB) celebrated?
a) April 22
b) May 22
c) June 22
d) July 22
Ans: b) May 22
67. What is the theme for Biodiversity Day 2024?
a) “Protect Our Planet”
b) “Save the Future”
c) “Be part of the Plan”
d) “Act Now for Nature”
Ans: c) “Be part of the Plan”
68. What is India’s rank on the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024, published by the World Economic Forum (WEF)?
a) 29th
b) 39th
c) 49th
d) 59th
Ans: b) 39th
69. What event led to the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in May 2024?
A) Assassination
B) Heart Attack
C) Helicopter Crash
D) Car Accident
Answer: C) Helicopter Crash
70. What was the voter turnout for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on 20 May 2024?
A) 45.32%
B) 57.51%
C) 62.78%
D) 70.25%
Answer: B) 57.51%
71. Which state recorded the lowest voter turnout in the fifth phase?
A) Bihar
B) Jharkhand
C) Maharashtra
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: C) Maharashtra
72. Who made history as the first Indian space tourist?
A) Rakesh Sharma
B) Gopi Thotakura
C) Kalpana Chawla
D) Sunita Williams
Answer: B) Gopi Thotakura
73. Who was the first Indian citizen to fly to space in 1984?
A) Sunita Williams
B) Rakesh Sharma
C) Kalpana Chawla
D) Gopi Thotakura
Answer: B) Rakesh Sharma
74. Who won the Men’s doubles title at the Thailand Open 2024 Badminton tournament?
A) Lu Ming-Che and Tang Kai-Wei
B) Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi
C) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
D) Lee Yong Dae and Yoo Yeon Seong
Ans: C) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
75. Who won the gold medal in the women’s 52 kg category boxing at the Elorda Cup 2024?
A) Anamika
B) Manisha
C) Minakshi
D) Nikhat Zareen
Ans : D) Nikhat Zareen
76. Who won the gold medal in the women’s 48 kg category boxing at the Elorda Cup 2024?
A) Anamika
B) Manisha
C) Minakshi
D) Nikhat Zareen
Ans: C) Minakshi
77. When is World Honey Bee Day observed?
A) April 20th
B) May 20th
C) June 20th
D) July 20th
Ans: B) May 20th
78. Which monsoon normally set in over Kerala towards the end of May / first week of June every year?
A) North-east monsoon
B) South-west monsoon
C) Winter monsoon
D) Summer monsoon
Answer: B) South-west monsoon
79. Which director’s film ‘Manthan’ is set to be screened at the Cannes Film
Festival on 18 May 2024?
A) Satyajit Ray
B) Shyam Benegal
C) Rajkumar Hirani
D) Mira Nair
Answer: B) Shyam Benegal
80. What is the theme of the film ‘Manthan’?
A) Indian independence movement
B) Milk cooperative movement
C) Industrial revolution
D) Space exploration
Answer: B) Milk cooperative movement
81. Who did the Reserve Bank of India appoint as Executive Director?
Answer: R Lakshmi Kanth Rao
Details: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed R. Lakshmi Kanth Rao as Executive Director (ED) with effect from May 10, 2024. Before being promoted to ED, Rao was serving as Chief General Manager-in-Charge in the Department of Regulation.
82. Which late actor was recently awarded the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to Tamil cinema?
Answer: Vijayakanth
Details: The Padma Bhushan Award was announced to the late actor and politician Vijayakanth. Accordingly, the Posthumous award was given to Vijayakanth on 09.05.2024, and the late actor's wife Premalatha Vijayakanth received the prestigious award from President Draupadi Mormu.
83. For which position has the Board of Control for Cricket in India invited fresh applications?
Answer: Head coach
Details: As the tenure of Rahul Dravid is set to end soon, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that it is inviting applications for the position of Head Coach of the Senior Men’s Team. The BCCI, in a statement, informed that the tenure of the next coach will be for 3.5 years, that is from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2027.
84. The Mumbai Junction was renamed in honour of which late Bollywood actress?
Answer: Sridevi
Details: Mumbai Municipal Corporation BMC has named a junction of Lokhandwala Complex as Sridevi Kapoor Chowk paying a big tribute to the late actress Sridevi. Sridevi lived in Green Acres Tower in this area which is on this road. Her last journey also passed through this road. After this, the Municipal Corporation decided to name this road after Sridevi Kapoor.
85. Who broke the national record in women's shot put at the National Federation Cup Athletics Competition in Bhubaneswar?
Answer: Abha Khatua
Details: Asian Championships medallist Abha Khatua broke the national record in women’s shot put with a throw of 18.41m at the National Federation Cup Athletics competition in Bhubaneswar on May 13, Monday.
86. From which Lok Sabha seat did Prime Minister Narendra Modi file his nomination for the 2024 general election?
Answer: Varanasi
Details: Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination papers from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat on May 14. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and four mandated proposers accompanied PM Modi.
87. Which Bollywood actress attended Sabato De Sarno's first Gucci Cruise show in London?
Answer: Alia Bhatt
Details: Alia Bhatt attended the Gucci Cruise Show in London. The Gucci Cruise show will take place at the Tate Modern in London.
88. Which wrestler secured India's fifth women's Olympic quota in wrestling during the Istanbul qualifiers?
Answer: Nisha Dahiya
Details: Nisha Dahiya became the fifth Indian female wrestler to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics after defeating Romania’s Alexandra Anghel in the 68kg semi-finals at the World Olympic Qualifiers in Istanbul on May 10 Friday.
89. Who has been elected as the new president of the Cine and TV Artistes Association?
Answer: Poonam Dhillon
Details: The Cine & TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA)'s new president and vice president have been announced! Veteran B-town stars Poonam Dhillon and Padmini Kolhapure have been elected as the president and vice president, respectively.
90. Which Indian filmmaker received the Gold Legend Honour at the third annual Gold House Gold Gala
Answer: Karan Johar
Details: Indian filmmaker Karan Johar, renowned for his significant contributions to cinema, was honored with the prestigious Gold Legend Award at the third annual Gold House Gala held in Los Angeles.
91. Sela Tunnel, recently recognised as India’s highest tunnel by International Book of Honour, is located in which state?
Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
Details: BRO India celebrates as Sela Tunnel becomes the highest in the country, recognized by the International Book of Honour, England. The 2.598 Km long tunnel, situated at 13,000 ft on the Tezpur-Tawang Road, ensures year-round connectivity to the strategic Tawang Region, Arunachal Pradesh. Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 9, it’s the world’s longest twin-lane tunnel, vital for all-weather access to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh.
92. Recently, who won the gold medal in men’s javelin throw at the 27th Federation Cup senior national competition in Bhubaneshwar?
Answer: Neeraj Chopra
Details: Neeraj Chopra, Olympic champion, clinched gold in his first home competition in three years at the 27th Federation Cup in Bhubaneswar on May 15.
93. What is the theme of ‘National Dengue Day 2024’?
Answer: Dengue Prevention: Our Responsibility for a Safer Tomorrow
Details: National Dengue Day, observed annually on May 16, highlights the severity of dengue fever, a potentially fatal mosquito-borne disease affecting millions globally.
94. Which country recently won the 30th Sultan Azlan Shah Trophy?
Answer: Japan
Details: Japan secured their first Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey trophy by defeating Pakistan 4-1 in the penalty shootout. The final match, held at Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh, Malaysia on May 11, 2024, ended 2-2 in normal time.
95. Recently, which country has become India’s largest trading partner, surpassing the US in FY24?
Answer: China
Details: According to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) report, China overtakes the US as India’s primary trading partner, reaching $118.4 billion in bilateral trade in FY 24.
96. Kami Rita, who recently became the first person in the world to climb Mount Everest 29 times, belongs to which country?
Answer: Nepal
Details: Kami Rita, a legendary Nepalese mountaineer, broke his own world record by summiting Mount Everest 29 times. He accomplished this feat over 30 years, with his latest ascent on May 12, 2024. Born in 1970, Rita began his career in 1992 and conquered Everest first in 1994. He’s known as the “Everest Man.” His competitor, Pasang Dawa, has climbed Everest 27 times.
97. P Shyaamnikhil, who recently became India’s 85th chess Grandmaster (GM), belongs to which state?
Answer: Tamil Nadu
Details: P Shyaamnikhil, a Tamil Nadu native, became India’s 85th chess Grandmaster at 31. Starting his career at eight, he clinched his third GM norms at the 2024 Dubai Police Masters Chess Tournament. R Vaishali preceded him as the 84th Indian Grandmaster.
98. When did Sunil Chhetri announce his retirement from international football?
A) After the 2023 AFC Asian Cup
B) After the match against Kuwait on June 6, 2024
C) After the 2024 FIFA World Cup
D) After the match against Pakistan on June 12, 2023
Ans: B) After the match against Kuwait on June 6, 2024
99. What significant milestone does Sunil Chhetri hold in Indian football?
A) Most matches played
B) Youngest debutant
C) Highest goal-scorer
D) Most assists
Ans: C) Highest goal-scorer
100. When do we celebrate World Telecommunication and Information Society
Day (WTISD)?
A) April 17
B) May 17
C) June 17
D) July 17
Answer: B) May 17
101. What is the next step for the winners of the India Skills 2024 event?
a) They will receive monetary awards and certificates.
b) They will get the opportunity to study abroad.
c) They will train with top industry trainers to prepare for the WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France.
d) They will be offered immediate employment in top companies.
Ans: c) They will train with top industry trainers to prepare for the WorldSkills
Competition in Lyon, France.
102. Who was sworn in as Singapore’s fourth Prime Minister on 15 May 2024?
A) Lee Hsien Loong
B) Lawrence Wong
C) Lee Kuan Yew
D) Halimah Yacob
Ans: B) Lawrence Wong
103. Who became the first Indian woman to break into the top 25 of the world Women’s singles table tennis rankings?
A) Suthirtha Mukherjee
B) Mouma Das
C) Manika Batra
D) Ankita Das
Ans : C) Manika Batra
104. Where does the Cannes Film Festival take place annually?
a) Paris
b) Cannes
c) London
d) New York
Ans: b) Cannes
105. Which day is proclaimed as World Football Day by the United Nations General Assembly?
a) 24th May
b) 25th May
c) 26th May
d) 27th May
Ans: b) 25th May
106. In which city were the 1924 Summer Olympic Games held, where the first international football tournament with representation from all regions took place?
a) Berlin
b) Tokyo
c) Paris
d) London
Ans: c) Paris
107. Which organization included the Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, and Sahṛdayāloka-Locana in its Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register?
a) UNICEF
b) UNESCO
c) WHO
d) World Bank
Ans: b) UNESCO
108. Who authored the Ramcharitmanas?
a) Acharya Anandvardhan
b) Goswami Tulsidas
c) Pandit Vishnu Sharma
d) Ramesh Chandra Gaur
Ans: b) Goswami Tulsidas
109. In the 7th edition of the Joint Military Exercise “Shakti” from May 13 to May
26 at Umroi, Meghalaya, in which the country’s contingent participates alongside the Indian Army?
a) Russia
b) France
c) United States
d) United Kingdom
Ans: b) France
110. Which of the following states had completed polling for its State Legislative Assembly along with the Lok Sabha election by phase 4?
a) Gujarat
b) Karnataka
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Tamil Nadu
Ans: c) Andhra Pradesh
111. India and Iran signed a long-term contract for operating which port?
a) Chittagong Port
b) Shahid Beheshti Port in Chabahar
c) Port of Colombo
d) Port of Karachi
Ans: b) Shahid Beheshti Port in Chabahar
112. What new trade route will be opened up by the agreement between India and Iran regarding the Chabahar port?
a) Between India and China
b) Between South Asia and Central Asia via Iran
c) Between India and Japan
d) Between South Asia and Europe via Iran
Ans: b) Between South Asia and Central Asia via Iran
113. Who is the first Indian male wrestler to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics?
a) KD Jadhav
b) Aman Sehrawat
c) Sushil Kumar
d) Yogeshwar Dutt
Ans : b) Aman Sehrawat
114. In which category did Aman Sehrawat secure a Paris quota for the Olympics?
a) Men’s 65kg freestyle
b) Men’s 57kg freestyle
c) Men’s 74kg freestyle
d) Men’s 86kg freestyle
Ans: b) Men’s 57kg freestyle
115. What caused the powerful solar storm that hit Earth on May 10, 2024?
a) Solar flares
b) Coronal mass ejections (CMEs)
c) Lunar eclipse
d) Solar eclipse
Ans: b) Coronal mass ejections (CMEs)
116. What is the approximate frequency of the solar activity cycle mentioned in the passage?
a) 7 years
b) 11 years
c) 50 years
d) 100 years
Ans: b) 11 years
117. Who won the World Rapid and Blitz Poland chess tournament in May 2024?
a) Wei Yi
b) Arjun Erigaisi
c) R Praggnanandhaa
d) Magnus Carlsen
Answer: d) Magnus Carlsen
118. Which Indian Chess Player defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen in the Superbet rapid and blitz chess tournament in May 2024?
a) Vishwanath Anand
b) R Praggnanandhaa
c) Arjun Erigaisi
d) D. Gukesh.
Ans : b) R Praggnanandhaa
119. Mother’s Day is celebrated?
A) First Sunday in May
B) Second Sunday in May
C) Third Sunday in May
D) Fourth Sunday in May
Answer: B) Second Sunday in May
120. Why was Arvind Kejriwal arrested by the Enforcement Directorate?
a) In connection with corruption allegations related to Delhi’s healthcare policy
b) In connection with corruption allegations related to Delhi’s education policy
c) In connection with corruption allegations related to Delhi’s liquor policy
d) In connection with corruption allegations related to Delhi’s transportation policy
Ans: c) In connection with corruption allegations related to Delhi’s liquor policy
121. What is the outcome of the General Assembly’s resolution on May 10, regarding Palestinian membership?
a) Grants full U.N. membership to Palestine
b) Rejects Palestinian membership entirely
c) Acknowledges Palestine’s qualification to join the U.N.
d) Recommends military intervention in the region
Ans: c) Acknowledges Palestine’s qualification to join the U.N.
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122. Who emerged as the Chairman of IFFCO following the elections in May 2024?
a) Balvir Singh
b) Dileep Sanghani
c) Dr. US Awasthi
d) Jagdeep Singh Nakai
Ans: b) Dileep Sanghani
123. Which liquid rocket engine did ISRO successfully hot test through Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology on May 9, 2024?
a) PS1 engine
b) PS2 engine
c) PS3 engine
d) PS4 engine
Ans : d) PS4 engine
124. Which of the following shrines are part of the Char Dham Yatra mentioned in the passage?
a) Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath
b) Rameswaram, Dwarka, Puri, and Kedarnath
c) Tirupati, Vaishno Devi, Shirdi, and Kedarnath
d) Mahabalipuram, Amarnath, Somnath, and Badrinath
Ans: a) Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath
125. According to the Global Electricity Review 2024, which country has overtaken Japan to become the world’s third-largest solar power generator in 2023?
a) China
b) India
c) Brazil
d) United States
Ans: b) India
126. Which was the only Indian film to be screened at this year's Cannes Classics section?
Answer: Manthan
Details: ‘Manthan’, India’s first-ever crowdfunded movie, was screened at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. The 48-year-old classic, which also starred Smitha Patil, one of the greatest actresses of all time, was showcased in the Cannes Classic category.
127. Which state has been awarded 'Best State' in the Environment Education Programme by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change?
Answer: Sikkim
Details: Sikkim has been conferred as Best State for excellence in implementing the Environment Education Programme (Eco-Club Programme) for the year 2023-24 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) on May 17, 2024, during the National Review Meet held at New Delhi.
128. Where was the grand finale of Haut Monde Mrs India Worldwide Season 13 held?
Answer: United Arab Emirates
Details: Haut Monde Mrs India Worldwide, a prestigious beauty pageant honouring the strength, grace, and beauty of married women, recently concluded its highly anticipated Season 13. The magnificent grand finale took place on May 9th, 2024, at the esteemed Ajman Hotel, UAE.
129. Which city is set to be connected to Surat via the nation's second longest expressway?
Answer: Chennai
Details: Surat–Chennai Expressway is an under-construction, 1,271 km (790 mi) long, 4/6-lane access-controlled expressway, which will connect the second largest city of Gujarat, Surat, with the capital of Tamil Nadu, Chennai, in India.
130. Which actress has been honoured as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum?
Answer: Bhumi Pednekar
Details: Renowned Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar has been acknowledged as a Young Global Leader (YGL) by the World Economic Forum for her exceptional contributions to sustainability and climate advocacy.
131. Who became the first Indian space tourist on the Blue Origin NS-25 mission?
Answer: Gopichand Thotakura
Details: The first Indian tourist, Gopichand Thotakura, made history by journeying into space on Blue Origin's New Shepard-25 mission, which was organized by Jeff Bezos. Entrepreneur and pilot Gopichand Thotakura was the first Indian tourist to journey into space.
132. Who became the only Indian actor to feature on Deadline's 'Global Disruptors 2024' list?
Answer: Deepika Padukone
Details: Deepika Padukone has been recognized as a disruptor for 2024 by the international publication Deadline. This recognition places her among a select group of influential figures who are reshaping the entertainment industry.
133. Which team did India defeat to win the men's doubles title at the Thailand Open Super 500 badminton tournament?
Answer: China
Details: Star Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty received a major boost ahead of the Paris Olympics as they secured the men's doubles title at the Thailand Open Super 500 badminton tournament with a straight-game win over Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi of China in Bangkok.
134. Who recently retired from the role of Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director at Tata Consultancy Services?
Answer: N Ganapathy Subramaniam
Details: Tata Consultancy Services' Chief Operating Officer (COO) and executive director N Ganapathy Subramaniam has retired effective May 20. Subramaniam was appointed as COO of TCS back in February 2017
135. Which Bollywood actress represented India at the Women in Cinema Gala Dinner hosted by the Red Sea Film Foundation at Cannes?
Answer: Kiara Advani
Details: Kiara is representing India at the Women in Cinema Gala dinner, hosted by Vanity Fair at Cannes, organized by the Red Sea Film Foundation. Kiara Advani is attending the 77th Cannes Film Festival. She made her debut at the French Riviera on May 17.
136. Indian Coast Guard (ICG) partnered with which private company for the supply of Indigenous marine-grade steel?
a) Reliance Industries
b) Tata Steel
c) Jindal Steel & Power (JSP)
d) Bharat Forge Limited
Ans: c) Jindal Steel & Power (JSP)
137. How many Lok Sabha seats does Maharashtra contribute, making it the second-largest contributor to the lower house of Parliament (Lok Sabha)?
a) 28
b) 38
c) 48
d) 58
Ans: c) 48
138. The senior crew member of which airline go on mass sick leave suddenly on 7 & 8 May 2024, causing disruption of more than 70 flights?
a) Indigo
b) Vistara
c) Air India Express
d) Emirates
Ans: c) Air India Express
139. Vladimir Putin has been President of Russia since:
a) 2000
b) 1999
c) 2005
d) 2008
Ans: b) 1999
140. Which state recorded the highest voter turnout during the 3rd phase of Lok Sabha elections?
a) Bihar
b) Assam
c) Maharashtra
d) Uttar Pradesh
Ans: b) Assam
141. When is World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day observed?
a) May 7
b) May 8
c) May 9
d) May 10
Ans: b) May 8
142. Why was May 8 chosen as the date for World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day?
a) It marks the end of World War I
b) It is the birthday of Henry Dunant
c) It is the anniversary of the International Red Cross
d) It is the anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize
Ans: b) It is the birthday of Henry Dunant
143. Who is Henry Dunant?
a) Founder of the United Nations
b) Founder of the International Red Cross
c) Founder of the World Health Organization
d) Founder of the European Union
Ans: b) Founder of the International Red Cross
144. Who is the first President of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)?
A) Justice Sanjay Kumar Mishra
B) Justice (Retd.) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra
C) Justice Ramesh Gupta
D) Justice (Retd.) Rajesh Singh
Ans: B) Justice (Retd.) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra
145. Which Indian athletes comprised the men’s 4x400m relay team qualifying for the Paris Olympics?
a) Rupal Chaudhary, M R Poovamma, Jyothika Sri Dandi, and Subha Venkatesan
b) Muhammad Anas Yahiya, Muhammad Ajmal, Arokia Rajiv, and Amoj Jacob
c) Neeraj Chopra, Muhammad Ajmal, Arokia Rajivand Rajesh Ramesh
d) Amoj Jacob, Neeraj Chopra, Muhammad Ajmal and Subha Venkatesan
Ans : b) Muhammad Anas Yahiya, Muhammad Ajmal, Arokia Rajiv, and Amoj Jacob
146. What is the Arabian Travel Market?
A) A global trade show for travel professionals and industry leaders.
B) A popular travel blog focused on Middle Eastern destinations.
C) A sustainable tourism initiative in Dubai.
D) A luxury hotel chain in the UAE.
Ans: A) A global trade show for travel professionals and industry leaders.
147. Who was appointed as the National Ambassador for UNICEF India in May 2024?
a) Priyanka Chopra
b) Kareena Kapoor Khan
c) Deepika Padukone
d) Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Answer: b) Kareena Kapoor Khan
148. How many countries’ representatives participated in the International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP) hosted by the Election Commission of India (ECI)?
a) 75
b) 23
c) 6
d) 15
Ans: b) 23
149. Who is the Chief Election Commissioner of India as of May 2024?
A) Sunil Arora
B) Sushil Chandra
C) Om Prakash Rawat
D) Rajiv Kumar
Ans : D) Rajiv Kumar
150. Which of the following athletes was NOT a part of the Indian women’s 4×400 metre relay team that qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024?
a) Rupal Chaudhary
b) M R Poovamma
c) Hima Das
d) Jyothika Sri Dandi
Ans: c) Hima Das
151. When and where is the ninth ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 scheduled to take place?
a) 3 to 20 October in England
b) 3 to 20 October in Bangladesh
c) 1 to 18 November in Australia
d) 5 to 22 September in India
Ans: b) 3 to 20 October in Bangladesh
152. What does World Press Freedom Day mark the anniversary of?
a) The establishment of the United Nations
b) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
c) The Windhoek Declaration
d) The Birth Anniversary of William Shakespeare
Ans : c) The Windhoek Declaration
153. Windhoek Declaration of UNESCO is related to:
a) Education standards in developing countries
b) Protection of cultural heritage sites
c) Promotion of free press principles
d) Wildlife conservation efforts
Ans: c) Promotion of free press principles
154. What is the location of Mount Ruang volcano?
A) Java, Indonesia
B) Bali, Indonesia
C) North Sulawesi, Indonesia
D) Sumatra, Indonesia
Ans : C) North Sulawesi, Indonesia
155. When is International Sun Day celebrated?
a) May 1st
b) May 2nd
c) May 3rd
d) May 4th
Ans: c) May 3rd
156. Who was elected as the new Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands on May 2, 2024?
a) Manasseh Sogavare
b) Jeremiah Manele
c) Matthew Wales
d) Anthony Albanese
Ans: b) Jeremiah Manele
157. Despite the withdrawal process, what is the status of Rs 2000 banknotes?
a) They are no longer legal tender
b) They can only be used for specific transactions
c) They are still legal tender
d) They can only be exchanged at specific locations
Ans: c) They are still legal tender
158. When is International Labour Day observed?
a) June 1
b) May 15
c) April 1
d) May 1
Ans : d) May 1
159. What is the Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system designed to enhance?
a) Airborne Surveillance
b) Anti-submarine warfare capabilities
c) Ground-based missile defence
d) Cybersecurity operations
Ans: b) Anti-submarine warfare capabilities
160. What is SLU in the context of elections?
a) Single Log Unit
b) Symbol Loading Unit
c) Security Locking Unit
d) Surveillance Logging Unit
Ans: b) Symbol Loading Unit
161. Who recently assumed the position of Chief of the Naval Staff?
a) Admiral R Hari Kumar
b) Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
c) Admiral Sunil Lanba
d) Admiral Karambir Singh
Ans: b) Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
162. As per The Washington Post report, which terrorist was the alleged
the target of the assassination plot of the Indian Intelligence Agency?
a) Maulana Masood Azhar
b) Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
c) Talwinder Singh
d) gurbachan Singh
Ans : b) Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
163. Who is the current chief of RAW (Research and Analysis Wing)?
A) Vikram Yadav
B) Samant Goel
C) Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
D) Ajit Doval
Answer: B) Samant Goel
164. Who has been named as the captain of India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup?
a) Virat Kohli
b) Hardik Pandya
c) Rohit Sharma
d) Ravindra Jadeja
Ans: c) Rohit Sharma
165. Which team won the 2024 IPL tournament?
Answer: Kolkata Knight Riders
Details: The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerged victorious in the IPL 2024 Final, defeating the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) with eight wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
166. In which state has GAIL (India) Limited inaugurated its first 10 MW green hydrogen plant?
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Details: GAIL India Limited has commissioned its first green hydrogen facility in Vijaipur, Madhya Pradesh. The plant can produce 4.3 tonnes per day of hydrogen with a purity of 99.99 per cent. 3. The facility utilises 10 MW proton exchange membrane units of electrolyser.
167. Who was named the Player of the Match in the 2024 IPL final?
Answer: Mitchell Starc
Details: In the tournament, Mitchell Starc (Kolkata Knight Riders) played 15 matches and took 17 wickets. He was also named Player of the Match in the final, picking two important wickets in three overs and shedding just 14 runs.
168. For which film did Payal Kapadia win the prestigious Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival?
Answer: All We Imagine as Light
Details: Filmmaker Payal Kapadia made history by winning the Grand Prix award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival for her spellbinding drama "All We Imagine As Light"12. This achievement is significant because it marks the first time an Indian female director’s film has been featured in the festival’s main competition in 30 years.
169. Who became the first Indian gymnast to win gold at the Senior Women Artistic Gymnastics Asian Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan?
Answer: Dipa Karmakar
Details: Dipa Karmakar achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian gymnast to secure gold in the Asian Senior Championships for Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. She clinched the gold medal in the vault event during the championships held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on May 26, 2024
170. Who received a one-year extension as the chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation?
Answer: Samir V Kamat
Details: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), a key institution in India’s defense sector, granted its Chairman, Dr. Samir V. Kamat a one-year extension. Dr. Kamat will continue in his current position until May 31, 2025.
171. Where did Hyundai Motor India launch its first 180 kW DC fast EV charging station?
Answer: Chennai
Details: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) inaugurated its first 180 kW DC fast public electric vehicles (EV) charging station at the Spencer Plaza Mall on Anna Salai in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
172. Who won Best Actress in the Un Certain Regard segment of the Cannes Film Festival?
Answer: Anasuya Sengupta
Details: Anasuya Sengupta, one of the lead stars of Bulgarian director Konstantin Bojanov’s Hindi-language movie “The Shameless”, has created history by bagging the Best Actress award in the Un Certain Regard category at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Her remarkable performance garnered critical acclaim and recognition, making her the first Indian actress to achieve this prestigious honor in the festival’s Un Certain Regard segment.
173. Which car company announced the opening of its 5,000th service touchpoint in the country in Gurugram, Haryana?
Answer: Maruti Suzuki
Details: Maruti Suzuki India Limited recently achieved a significant milestone by opening its 5,000th service touchpoint in the country. This touchpoint is located in Gurugram, Haryana and was inaugurated by Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO of Maruti Suzuki.
174. Which company recently launched an application to locate EV charging stations in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru?
Answer: BluSmart
Details: BluSmart, an electric mobility startup, has recently rolled out a new app called BluSmart Charge to help users in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru find nearby EV charging stations. This app, available on both Android and iOS, caters to all EV users, including fleet operators and individuals, providing unparalleled convenience
175. DRDO recently successfully tested the RudraM-II missile, what type of missile is it?
Answer: Air to surface
Details: The RudraM-II missile is an indigenously developed solid-propelled air-launched missile system. It is designed for air-to-surface roles, specifically to neutralize various types of enemy assets. The missile has a strike range of almost 350 km and can be launched from a Sukhoi-30MKI fighter of the Indian Air Force
176. In which country is the multi-national military exercise 'Red Flag 24' being organised?
Answer: USA
Details: The multi-national military exercise “Red Flag 24” is being organized in the United States. Specifically, it takes place at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, which serves as the training ground for this demanding air combat exercise.
177. Where was the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting held?
Answer: Kochi
Details: The 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46) occurred in Kochi, Kerala, India from May 20 to 30, 2024. The event was hosted by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and jointly organized with the Secretariat of the Antarctic Treaty. During the event, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju announced India's plan to set up an Antarctic research station, Maitri-II.
178. When is World No Tobacco Day observed every year?
Answer: May 31
Details: World No Tobacco Day is observed annually on May 31st. This global initiative aims to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and encourages people to quit smoking or using other tobacco products.
179. Which ministry has recently started the Mass Communication Internship Program?
Answer: Jal Shakti Ministry
Under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD, GR) has recently launched the Mass Communication Internship Programme. This program aims to engage students pursuing graduate/post-graduate degrees or those who are research scholars enrolled in recognized universities or institutions in the field of Mass Communication in India.
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