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1. Consider the following GI tagged Products. Traditional drink made with

Banaras
1. Sarthebari metal craft Thandai
milk, nuts, seeds, and
2. Lal Bharwamirch spices.
3. Lyrnai Pottery Percussion instrument
Banaras
4. Pani Meteka craft rooted in Banaras’ musical
Tabla
Among the products listed above, which one is tradition.
Wind musical instrument
associated with Assam state? Banaras
Varanasi synonymous with Banaras’
a) Only 1 and 4 Shehnai
cultural ethos
b) Only 1 and 2 A specific variety of stuffed
c) Only 2 and 3 Banaras Lal
red chilli is typical of
d) All of the above Bharwamirch
Banaras.
Ans: a A sweet delicacy made from
Banaras Lal
condensed milk, famous in
Peda
Explanation: Banaras.
▪ A record number of 60 products from across India, Pachra-
Traditional dress is worn by
have been given the Geographical Indication (GI) women in Tripura on special
Rignai
tag by the Chennai based Geographical Indications occasions.
Tripura
registry. Sweet preparation is unique
Matabari
to the Matabari area in
▪ A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on Peda
Tripura.
products that have a specific geographical Textiles woven by the Garo
origin and possess qualities or a reputation that Garo Textile community, incorporating
are due to that origin. Weaving traditional motifs and
techniques.
Region Product Description
Traditional pottery from the
Asharikandi Terracotta Craft refers Meghalaya
Lyrnai area, known for its
to a traditional craft form practised Lyrnai
Asharikandi distinctive style and utility
in the village of Asharikandi in Pottery
Terracotta (also called Black Pottery of
Assam. It involves the creation of
Craft Meghalaya)
pottery and other decorative items
using locally sourced terracotta clay. Chubitchi Alcoholic beverage.
It refers to a type of traditional craft
Pani Meteka that involves weaving straw or 2. Which moon of Jupiter was the subject of the study
Craft reeds into decorative objects such where ozone is discovered?
as baskets, hats, and ornaments. a) Europa b) Ganymede c) Callisto d) Io
Sarthebari Exquisite metalwork, particularly in Ans: c
Metal Craft brass and bell metal.
Jaapi Explanation:
Traditional Assamese hat made
(Bamboo ▪ A Scientists team led by R. Ramachandran, of
from bamboo and leaves.
Headgear) Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad,
Assam Mishing
Textiles woven by the Mishing discovered strong evidence indicating the
Handloom
Products
community presence of ozone on Jupiter’s moon Callisto.
Traditional drum used in Assam’s ▪ Jupiter has 95 moons.
Bihudhol ▪ The planet Jupiter's four largest moons are
Bihu celebrations.
Bodo called the Galilean satellites after Italian
Traditional attire of Bodo women. astronomer Galileo Galilei, who first observed
Dokhona
Fabric made from the silk of Samia them in 1610.
Bodo Eri Silk
ricini, known as the fabric of peace ▪ These large moons, named Io, Europa,
Bodo A traditional scarf is part of Bodo Ganymede, and Callisto
Jwmgra culture. ▪ Callisto is the third-largest moon in the Solar
The traditional dress worn by Bodo System after Ganymede and Titan.
Bodo Gamsa
men.
Bodo Musical instruments are integral to 3. Which port emerged as the highest cargo handling
Thorkha Bodo culture.
major port of India in the financial year 2023-24?
Bodo Sifung Long flute used in Bodo music.
a) Deendayal Port, Kandla b) Mumbai Port
c) Paradip Port d) Chennai Port
Ans: c
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Explanation: Explanation:
▪ Paradip Port Authority (PPA’s) has reached Maharashtra emerged champion in both the men’s and
recent record-breaking achievement of women’s sections in the 56th National kho kho
clocking incredible 145.38 MMT cargo championship at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium
throughput in FY 2023-24
▪ For the first time in the 56 years history of 7. Who is the richest person in the world according to
operation, Paradip Port surpassed Deendayal the 2024 Forbes richest list?
Port, Kandla to emerge as the highest cargo (a) Mukesh Ambani (b) Elon Musk
handling major port of the country. (c) Bernard Arnault (d) Jeff Bezos
▪ Paradip Port has also recorded growth of 7.4% Ans: c
of traffic on YoY basis.
▪ During the financial year the Port has achieved Explanation:
highest ever coastal shipping traffic of 59.19 ▪ On the Forbes’ 2024 list of the World’s
million metric tonnes, with a growth of 0.76 Billionaires, there are 2781 people worldwide.
million metric tonnes i.e. 1.30% over the ▪ 200 Indians featured- up from 169 last year.
previous year. ▪ The combined wealth of these Indians is a
record total of $954 billion—up 41% from $675
4. Who is the only Indian weightlifter to qualify for the billion last year
Paris Olympics 2024? ▪ Mukesh Ambani retained his position as the 9th
a) Santoshi Matsa b) Geeta Rani richest person in the world is both India’s and
c) Kavita Devi d) Mirabai Chanu Asia’s richest person.
Ans: d ▪ Gautam Adani is the second richest Indian,
Overall in the list, he is at No.17
Explanation: ▪ Bernard Arnault and his family are at number
▪ Mirabai Chanu Becomes The Only Indian one , followed by Elon Musk then Jeff Bezos
Weightlifter To Qualify For Paris Olympics ▪ US has the most billionaires (813)
▪ Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu ▪ Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, the
finished third in Group B of the women’s 49kg granddaughter of the founder of L'Oreal is the
at the IWF World Cup in Phuket, Thailand. wealthiest woman on the list
5. Which significant astronomical phenomenon was 8. Who has been appointed as the head coach for ODIs
discovered at the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory in and T20Is by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)?
1909? A) Gary Kirsten B) Jason Gillespie
(a) Solar flares (b) Evershed Effect C) Allan Donald D) Kumar Sangakkara
(c) Solar eclipses (d) Coronal mass ejections Ans: a
Ans: b
Explanation:
Explanation: ▪ The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed
▪ The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory celebrates World Cup-winning Gary Kirsten as their head
125 years of studying the Sun on 1 April 2024 coach for ODIs and T20Is, while former
by Indian Institute of Astrophysics (Bengaluru) Australian pacer Jason Gillespie will take over
▪ KSO established on 1 April 1899 by the British. that role in Test cricket.
▪ The KSO houses a digital repository of 1.2 lakh ▪ Gary Kirsten, former South Africa opener, was
digitised solar images and thousands of other the head coach of the Indian cricket team
images of the Sun recorded every day since the which won the 2011 World Cup under MS
start of the 20th century. Dhoni.
▪ In 1909, Evershed Effect was discovered at KSO.
It is the phenomenon of radial motion of gases 9. Which state launched the SAMARTH app for swift
in sun spots mobilization during polls?
a) Tamil Nadu b) Kerala
6. Which state emerged as the champion in both the c) Andhra Pradesh d) Telangana
men’s and women’s sections in the 56th National kho Ans: c
kho championship?
(a) Maharashtra (b) Railways
(c) Odisha (d) Delhi
Ans: a
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Explanation: 12. What denomination is the special commemorative

▪ The Andhra Pradesh’s Bapatla police develop coin issued to mark the 90th anniversary of the
SAMARTH app to swiftly mobilise forces during Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
polls a) ₹9 b) ₹90 c) ₹190 d) ₹99
▪ SAMARTH - Security Arrangement Mapping Ans: b
Analysis Response Tracking Hub mobile app
▪ The mobile app clearly demarcates and maps Explanation:
critical and common polling stations and ▪ The Finance Ministry has notified the issuance
enables police officers to quickly address any of a special commemorative coin of ₹90
incidents at polling stations or other locations denomination to mark the completion of 90
▪ The SAMARTH app incorporates election rules, years of the RBI .
information related to various laws, training ▪ The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) commenced its
material, and orders given by the above operations on 1st of April in 1935 and enters its
authorities. 90th year.
▪ The Central Office of the Reserve Bank was
10. Lakshmana Tirtha is a tributary of which river? initially established in Calcutta but
A) River Ganges B) River Brahmaputra was permanently moved to Mumbai in 1937.
C) River Kaveri D) River Yamuna ▪ It was originally set up as a shareholder's bank,
Ans: c and got nationalised on 1 January 1949
▪ RBI Governor : Shaktikanta Das
Explanation: ▪ Sir Osborne Smith the first Governor of the
Lakshmana Tirtha River Dries Up Amidst Drought and Bank.
Heat It is a tributary of the river Kaveri in Kodagu or ▪ RBI is responsible for monetary stability,
Coorg District of Karnataka. currency management, inflation targeting,
Lakshmanatirtha Falls or the Irupu Falls on the river, regulating the banking system, and setting
bordering Kerala interest rates.
Farmers in South Kodagu are struggling to irrigate their
crops due to a dire situation. They rely on the river for 13. Who has assumed charge as the Principal Director
their coffee plantations, but the water scarcity has General of the Press Information Bureau?
made it difficult a) Mr. Manish Thakur b) Mrs. Sheyphali B. Sharan
c) Mr. Shyam Lal d) Mr. Arjun Singh
11. According to the Forest Survey of India (FSI), which Ans: b
Indian state recorded the highest number of large
forest fires and fire alerts? Explanation:
a) Himachal Pradesh b) Uttarakhand ▪ Sheyphali Sharan takes charge as Principal
c) Kerala d) Maharashtra Director General, Press Information Bureau
Ans: b ▪ She has assumed charge upon superannuation
of Manish Desai.
Explanation:
▪ Uttarakhand has recorded the highest number 14. Who won the Men's title in the Spain Masters
of large forest fires and the highest number of 2024 Badminton tournament?
fire alerts in the country in the last seven days a) Ratchanok Intanon b) Toma Junior Popov
(April 23-30), according to the data of the c) Kean Yew Loh d) Supanida Katethong
Forest Survey of India (FSI). Ans: c
▪ Uttarakhand reported 3,338 fire alerts and 201
large forest fire incidents in the last seven days Explanation:
compared to 11 large forest fire incidents in the ▪ In Spain Masters 2024 Badminton tournament,
same period last year. Kean Yew Loh of Singapore has won the Men’s
▪ The state was followed by Odisha, Andhra title.
Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh ▪ In the Women’s Singles, Ratchanok Intanon of
▪ The frequency of forest fires is increasing over Thailand has lifted the crown.
the decades as the population is growing and
the presence of people in or near forests is
increasing.
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15. Who recently became the first umpire from Explanation:

Bangladesh to be inducted into the ICC Elite Panel of ▪ Salima Tete received the Hockey India Balbir
Umpires? Singh Senior Award for Player of the Year 2023
a) Mohammad Sharif in the women's category,
b) Shakib Al Hasan ▪ Hardik Singh (also the FIH Player of the Year)
c) Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid won the award in the men's category and won
d) Mashrafe Mortaza a cash prize of ₹25 lakhs.
Ans: c ▪ Olympian and World Cup winner Ashok Kumar
was honored with the Major Dhyan Chand
Explanation: Lifetime Achievement Award 2023.
▪ Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid became the first
Bangladeshi Umpire to be inducted into the ICC 19. Who won the CCI Billiards Classic 2024?
Elite Panel of Umpires a) David Causier b) Pankaj Advani
▪ The Elite Umpires' Panel is responsible for c) Ronnie O'Sullivan d) Mark Selby
umpiring most men's Tests and One-Day Ans: b
Internationals
▪ India's Nitin Menon entered the top panel for Explanation:
an unprecedented 5th time. ▪ Pankaj Advani claims CCI billiards classic title by
beating Englishman David Causier in Mumbai
16 Who has been appointed as the presiding officer of ▪ This was Advani’s fourth successive triumph at
the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) by the Finance this venue.
Ministry?
A) Anil Kumar Singh B) Priya Sharma 20. Who was awarded the Lifetime Achievement
C) P S Dinesh Kumar D) Sunita Patel award in 2023 by the exchange4media News
Ans: c Broadcasting Awards (ENBA)?
a) Vineet Jain b) Rajesh Sharma
Explanation: c) Ramesh Gupta d) Deepak Verma
▪ The Finance Ministry has appointed P S Dinesh Ans: a
Kumar, a retired judge, as the presiding officer
of the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) for Explanation:
four years. Vineet Jain, Managing Director, The Times Group, has
▪ Kumar is a former chief justice of the Karnataka been awarded the Lifetime Achievement award 2023
High Court. by the jury of the exchange4media News Broadcasting
Awards (ENBA) in recognition of his ‘immeasurable
17. Who has been appointed as the new CMD of contributions to the Indian television news landscape.
Konkan Railway Corporation?
a) Rahul Singh b) Rajesh Sharma 21. Which organization was honored with the SKOCH
c) Anjali Gupta d) Santhosh Kumar Jha ESG Award 2024 in the 'Renewable Energy Financing'
Ans: d category?
a) IREDA (Indian Renewable Energy Development
Explanation: Agency Limited)
▪ Santhosh Kumar Jha to be new CMD of b) NTPC Limited (National Thermal Power Corporation
Konkan Railway Corporation Limited)
▪ It is a public sector undertaking under the c) PFC Limited (Power Finance Corporation Limited)
Ministry of Railways d) REC Limited (Rural Electrification Corporation
▪ Headquartered at CBD Belapur in Navi Mumbai Limited)
Ans: d
18. Who is honored with the Major Dhyan Chand
Lifetime Achievement Award 2023? Explanation:
a) Salima Tete b) Rani Rampal ▪ REC (formerly Rural Electrification Corporation
c) Ashok Kumar d) Savita Punia Limited) is a 'Maharatna' Central Public Sector
Ans: c Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, and is
registered with the RBI as a Non-Banking
Finance Company (NBFC), and Infrastructure
Financing Company (IFC).
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▪ It has been bestowed with the SKOCH ESG c) The maiden voyage of the S.S. Loyalty from Mumbai
Award 2024 in the 'Renewable Energy to London in 1919
Financing' category. d) The establishment of the Indian Navy
▪ The SKOCH ESG Ans: c
Awards recognise organisations demonstrating
outstanding performance in Environmental, Explanation:
Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. ▪ The 61st National Maritime Day celebrated on
▪ The award underscores REC's dedication to 5 April
sustainable financing, paving the way for a ▪ In Commemoration of the maiden voyage of
greener future and accelerating the transition the first Indian Vessel "S.S. LOYLTY" owned by
to renewable energy. M/s. Scindia Steam Navigation Company from
Mumbai to London on 5 April, 1919.
22. Which force commenced the 'Gagan Shakti' ▪ Recognizes the services of seafarers and
exercise at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in services of persons and organizations
Jaisalmer? connected with promotion and development
a) Indian Navy b) Indian Army of national maritime industry by giving them
c) Indian Air Force d) Border Security Force awards, scholarship and facilitations.
Ans: c ▪ The 'National Maritime Week' synonymous
with the ‘Merchant Navy Week’ is being
Explanation: observed from the 30 March, 2024 to 5 April,
▪ The Indian Air Force is conducting its biggest 2024.
exercise ‘Gagan Shakti’ involving all Air Force ▪ Theme of the week - ‘Sustainable Shipping:
stations. Opportunities and Challenges’.
▪ Held every five years, it will commence on April
1, 2024, at Pokhran's field firing range in 25. What initiative has the Election Commission of
Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. India (ECI) introduced to upholding the integrity of the
▪ This exercise will continue till April 10 electoral process and combat the misinformation?
encompassing both western and northern (a) Truth Verification Platform
fronts. 'Gagan Shakti' was last held in 2018 (b) Myth vs Reality Register
▪ The Indian Army is providing logistics support (c) Electoral Integrity Campaign
for this mega exercise (d) Fact-Check Task Force
▪ The Indian Air Force was officially established Ans: b
on 8 October 1932
▪ Motto of the Indian Air Force (Touch the sky Explanation:
with Glory) ▪ To combat the spread of misinformation and
▪ Air Chief Marshal VR CHAUDHARI PVSM AVSM uphold the integrity of the electoral process, the
VM ADC Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a
'Myth vs Reality Register' as part of the ongoing
23. Who has been appointed as the first female Prime General Elections 2024.
Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo? ▪ It was launched by Chief Election Commissioner
a) Isabelle Gaudeuille b) Catherine Samba-Panza Rajiv Kumar along with Election Commissioners
c) Emtithal Mahmoud d) Judith Suminwa Tuluka Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu at
Ans: d Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi.
Explanation: 26. What is the name of the world's most powerful

Judith Suminwa Tuluka appointed first female Prime MRI scanner?
Minister of Democratic Republic of Congo. (a) Iseult (b) Isolde (c) Icarus (d) Icarus
▪ CAPITAL: Kinshasa Ans: a
▪ CURRENCY: Congolese Franc
▪ PRESIDENT: Felix Tshisekedi Explanation:
▪ ‘Iseult’, is the world's most powerful Magnetic
24. What historic event is celebrated as "National Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine
Maritime Day" in India? ▪ The magnetic field created by the scanner is a
a) The launch of the first Indian submarine whopping 11.7 teslas, a unit of measurement
b) The first voyage of an Indian cargo ship to Singapore named after inventor Nikola Tesla.
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▪ It can scan images with 10 times more ▪ This temperature is seven times that of the
precision than the common MRIs, whose Sun's core, which is 15 million degrees Celsius.
power does not normally exceed 3 teslas.
▪ The machine design is the result of two Fission Reaction Fusion Reaction
decades of research by a partnership between A fission reaction is Fusion is the process of
French and German engineers. splitting up of a large atom
combination of two or
or a molecule into two or more lighter atoms or
27. Which country is formulating the Coordinated more smaller ones. molecules into larger
Lunar Time standard? ones.
(a) Russia (b) China Fission reaction doesn’t Fusion reaction process
(c) United States (d) India occur normally in nature. occurs in the stars, like in
Ans: c the sun, etc.
Explanation: 29. Consider the following statements regrading the

▪ The White House has directed NASA to create a Crystal Maze 2 Missile.
“Coordinated Lunar Time” or the “Lunar Standard 1. It is a surface-to-surface missile of Israel’s origin.
Time” for the Moon by the end of 2026, as 2. It is designed to strike high-value stationary and
governments and private companies increasingly relocatable targets.
compete in space. Which of the above given statement/s is/are correct?
▪ The European Space Agency in 2023 had a. Only 1
announced similar plans to give the Moon its own b. Only 2
time zone. c. Both 1 and 2
▪ Issues being faced: d. Neither 1 nor 2
▪ ISS does not exactly have its own time Ans: b
zone, it runs on Coordinated Universal
Time or UTC, which is a standard kept Explanation:
meticulously by atomic clocks. ▪ The Indian Air Force (IAF) achieved a significant
▪ Gravity is weaker on moon than that on milestone by successfully test-firing an air-
Earth. Clocks will run faster there, gaining launched ballistic missile, known as ROCKS or
around 56 microseconds every day Crystal Maze 2.
▪ One day on the Moon lasts about 29.5 ▪ The missile, capable of striking targets over 250
Earth days (note: Moon's rotation and kilometers away, was launched from a Su-30
revolution are equal, the same side of the MKI fighter jet in the Andaman and Nicobar
Moon always faces Earth) Islands.
About The Crystal Maze 2 Missile
28. At what temperature did the Korea ▪ The Crystal Maze 2 is an extended stand-off
Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research range air-to-surface missile of Israel’s origin.
(KSTAR) set a world record in nuclear fusion? ▪ It is designed to strike high-value stationary
(a) 50 million degrees Celsius and relocatable targets, such as long-range
(b) 70 million degrees Celsius radars and air defense systems.
(c) 100 million degrees Celsius ▪ The missile is effective in GPS-denied
(d) 120 million degrees Celsius environments, similar to conditions faced
Ans: c during the Kargil War.
Explanation: 30. Which of the following organization developed

▪ ‘Artificial sun’ from South Korea breaks world India's first home-grown anti-cancer CAR-T cell
record with temperature 100 million degrees therapy, NexCAR19?
Celsius a) IIT Bombay b) IIT Delhi
▪ South Korea's 'artificial Sun', known as the c) IIT Madras d) IIT Kharagpur
Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Ans: a
Research (KSTAR), has set a world record in Explanation:
nuclear fusion. ▪ President Droupadi Murmu launched the
▪ The artificial Sun successfully sustained its country’s first home-grown anti-cancer CAR-T
plasma at an ion temperature of 100 million cell therapy NexCAR19 at the Indian Institute of
degrees Celsius for 48 seconds Technology (IIT) Bombay.
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▪ The NexCAR19 CAR-T therapy is developed by ▪ The novel microfluidic chip-based platform
IIT Bombay incubated startup ImmunoACT allows for optical sensing of biological samples
with doctors at Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai without the expensive open space, thus
▪ It is Designed and developed at IIT Bombay. reducing the cost of studying single cells.
▪ Clinical investigations and translational studies ▪ The OptiDrop has potential applications in
were conducted by teams at TMH. diagnostics, therapeutics, agriculture, and
▪ This is the world’s most affordable CAR-T cell animal health.
therapy.
34. Where is Katchatheevu located?
31. Who has been enlisted by the Election a) Malacca Strait b) Gulf of Aden
Commission of India to encourage youngsters to vote c) Strait of Hormuz d) Palk Strait
in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections? Ans: d
a) Shah Rukh Khan b) Ayushmann Khurrana
c) Deepika Padukone d) Salman Khan Explanation:
Ans: b ▪ Ahead of the Lok Sabha election, a political row
has broken out over the barren and
Explanation: uninhabited 1.6 km-long Katchatheevu island,
▪ Election Commission Ropes in Ayushmann which India recognised as Sri Lankan territory
Khurrana to Urge Youth to Vote in 1974.
▪ ECI has tried to utilise Ayushmann’s potential ▪ Katchatheevu in the Palk Strait, b/w India and
and reach to inspire and mobilize youngsters Sri Lanka
towards voting, as an important democratic ▪ An area historically used by fisherfolk from
exercise & duty towards the future. both nations is located about 14 nautical miles
off Rameswaram, India.
32. Who introduced the Empathic Voice Interface ▪ Discussions on restricting overfishing started
(EVI), claimed to be the first conversational AI with between the governments of British India and
emotional intelligence? British Ceylon in 1921.
a) Hume b) Amazon c) Google d) Apple ▪ The Government of India claimed possession of
Ans: a the island, arguing it was part of the Zamindari
of the Raja of Ramnad (Ramanathapuram);
Explanation: Ceylon responded that it was owned by the
▪ Hume, a New York-based research lab and Diocese of Jaffna.
technology company, has introduced Empathic ▪ In 1974, Prime Ministers Indira Gandhi of
Voice Interface (EVI), the first conversational AI India and Sirima R.D. Bandaranaike of Sri
with emotional intelligence. Lanka signed an agreement that recognized
▪ It is an API (Application Programming Interface) Katchatheevu as part of Sri Lanka's territory
that is powered by its proprietary empathic
large language model (eLLM). 35. Which company ranked as the top CO2-emitting
▪ This eLLM reportedly understands and from 2016 to 2022 according to the Carbon Majors
emulates tones of voices, and word emphasis report by InfluenceMap?
to optimise human-AI conversations. a) ExxonMobil b) Saudi Aramco
c) Chevron d) None
33. What organization developed the OptiDrop Ans: b
platform?
a) ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) Explanation:
b) C-CAMP (Centre for Cellular and Molecular ▪ The Report by non-profit think tank
Platforms) InfluenceMap highlights that from 2016 to
c) DRDO (Defence Research and Development 2022, 80% of the world’s CO2 emissions can be
Organisation) traced to a group of just 57 fossil fuels and
d) ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) cement producing companies .
Ans: b ▪ The world’s top three CO2-emitting companies
in the period were Saudi Arabian state-owned
Explanation: oil firm Saudi Aramco, Russia’s state-owned
▪ The Centre for Cellular and Molecular energy giant Gazprom and Indian state-owned
Platforms (C-CAMP) in Bengaluru has producer Coal India
developed a new platform – OptiDrop
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▪ The report found most companies had 37. On which date is Utkal Divas or Utakala Dibasha
expanded their fossil fuel production since celebrated every year?
2015, the year when nearly all countries signed a) March 30 b) April 1 c) May 1 d) June 15
the U.N. Paris Agreement, committing to take Ans: a
action to curb climate change.
▪ Global energy-related CO2 emissions hit a Explanation:
record high last year,” the International Energy ▪ 1st April - Odisha Foundation Day
Agency ▪ On this day in the year 1936, Odisha became an
U.N. Paris Agreement independent state.
▪ The Paris Agreement is a legally binding ▪ Under the British rule, Odisha was part of the
international treaty on climate change. It was Bengal presidency, which consisted of the
adopted by 196 Parties at the UN Climate present-day Bihar, West Bengal, and Odisha.
Change Conference (COP21) in Paris, France, ▪ The day is also known as Utkal Divas and
on 12 December 2015. It entered into force on Vishuva Milan.
4 November 2016. ▪ Sir John Hubbak was the first governor of the
▪ Its overarching goal is to hold “the increase in state.
the global average temperature to well below ▪ The state was originally called Orissa but the
2°C above pre-industrial levels” and pursue Lok Sabha passed the Orissa Bill, and
efforts “to limit the temperature increase to Constitution Bill (113rd amendment), in March
1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.” 2011 to rename it Odisha.
36. Which of the following statements is/are correct? Chief Minister - Naveen Patnaik of the Biju Janta Dal
1. The location below the earth’s surface where the (BJD)
earthquake starts is called the hypocentre Governor - Raghubar Das
2. The Pacific Ring of Fire experiences frequent Capital: Bhubaneshwar
earthquakes due to the constant movement and State Animal : Sambhar
interaction of tectonic plates. State Bird :Blue Jay / Indian Roller
3. P waves can travel only through solid materials. State Flower :Ashoka
Select the correct answer using the code given below: State Tree :Ashwatha or Peepal
a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3 d. None of the above 38. Who is the recipient of the 2024 Goldman
Ans: a Environmental Prize from Asia, also known as the
"Green Nobel"?
Explanation: a. Raj Sharma b. Dr. Amit Singh
▪ Massive earthquake of 7.2 magnitude hits c. Prof. Rahul Patel d. Alok Shukla
Taiwan Ans: d
▪ Taiwan is prone to earthquakes as it lies along
the Pacific “Ring of Fire” — where 90% of the Explanation:
world’s earthquakes take place. ▪ Alok Shukla, convenor of the Chhattisgarh
What is the Ring of Fire? Bachao Andolan and founding member of the
▪ The Ring of Fire, also referred to as the Circum- Hasdeo Aranya Bachao Sangharsh Samiti, has
Pacific Belt, is a path along the Pacific Ocean been awarded the 2024 Goldman Prize from
characterized by active volcanoes and frequent Asia
earthquakes. ▪ Shukla has been declared winner for his efforts
▪ It is largely a result of Plate to save the forests of Hasdeo Aranya in
Tectonics where massive Pacific Plate interacts Chhattisgarh.
with less-dense plates surrounding it. ▪ Alok Shukla led a successful community
Earthquake campaign that saved 4,45,000 acres of
▪ An earthquake is an intense shaking of the biodiversity-rich forests from 21 planned coal
ground caused by movement under the earth’s mines in Chhattisgarh.
surface.
▪ It happens when two blocks (tectonic plates) 39. Who recently became the first wicketkeeper to
of the earth suddenly slip past one another complete 300 dismissals in T20 cricket?
releasing stored-up ‘elastic strain’ energy in a) Kumar Sangakkara b) Robin Uthappa
the form of seismic waves. c) MS Dhoni d) Brendon McCullum
Ans: c
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▪ Chennai Super Kings’ wicket-keeper MS Dhoni Siddharth Rajsekar authored book 'I Can Coach’ he
made also history by becoming the first Indian release the volumes 2 and 3 of his transformative book
keeper to score 7,000 runs in T20 cricket. series.
▪ The 42-year-old veteran achieved this feat
during a match against Delhi Capitals (DC) in 42. Who has been re-elected to the International
the Indian Premier League (IPL). Narcotics Control Board (INCB) for the term 2025-
▪ Most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in T20s 2030?
▪ 300 - MS Dhoni a) Swati Sharma b) Rajesh Kumar
▪ 274 - Dinesh Karthik c) Sadaf Choudhary d) Jagjit Pavadia
▪ 274 - Kamran Akmal Ans: d
40. Which High Court declared that 'kanyadaan' isn't Explanation:

mandatory for the solemnization of marriage under • India’s nominee Ms. Jagjit Pavadia was elected
The Hindu Marriage Act 1955? by the UN Economic and Social Council
a) Delhi High Court (ECOSOC) as a member of the International
b) Bombay High Court Narcotics Control Board (INCB) for the third
c) Allahabad High Court term from 2025-2030.
d) Madras High Court • In the process, Ms. Pavadia received the
Ans: c highest number of votes among all the
candidates for this position.
Explanation:
▪ A bench of Justice Subhash Vidyarthi 43. Which articles of the constitution recognize the
(Allahabad High Court) Clarifies that right against the adverse effects of climate change?
'kanyadaan' isn't mandatory for solemnisation a) Articles 14 and 15 b) Articles 21 and 22
of marriage under The Hindu Marriage Act c) Articles 14 and 21 d) Articles 19 and 20
1955. Ans: c
▪ The Court emphasized on 'Saptapadi' (seven
steps or saat pheras) as marriage's Explanation:
fundamental ritual as per section 7 of Hindu ▪ In its first, the Supreme Court, through its
Marriage Act, 1955. judgment has recognized a right to be free
from the adverse effects of climate change as a
Hindu Marriage Act distinct right.
▪ The matrimony of a Hindu couple is governed ▪ The Court said that Articles 14 (equality before
by the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. law and the equal protection of laws) and 21
▪ The inclusion of the other three religions (, (right to life and personal liberty) of the Indian
Sikh, Buddhist, or Jain community)within the Constitution are important sources of this
ambit of the term ‘Hindu’ is in pursuance of the right.
definition of the term under Article 25(2)(b) of ▪ The judgment came in a case connected with
the Indian Constitution. the survival of the endangered Great Indian
Bustard species.
The conditions laid down in the Act are as follows – ▪ Linking the right against climate change to
▪ There should not be an already existing spouse Articles 21 and 14, Chief Justice Chandrachud
(of either of the parties) alive at the time of said the rights to life and equality could not be
formalization of the marriage. fully realised without a clean, stable
▪ No party is incapacitated to give consent to environment.
their marriage due to unsound mind. ▪ The judgment noted that the right to a healthy
▪ The legal age permitting marriage between a environment, safe from the ill-effects of
man and wife are being met; 21 for men, 18 for climate change, was a “fundamental human
women right”.
41. Who is the author of the book series "I Can ▪ The right to health (which is a part of the right
Coach,"? to life under Article 21) is impacted due to
a) Bhavik Sarkhedi b) Siddharth Rajsekar factors such as air pollution, shifts in vector-
c) Amitav Ghosh d) Aravind Adiga borne diseases, rising temperatures, droughts,
Ans: b shortages in food supplies due to crop failure,
storms, and flooding.
Connect with us - 10
▪ The inability of underserved communities to 47. Who has been appointed as the Inspector General
adapt to climate change or cope with its effects (IG) in Special Protection Group (SPG)?
violates the right to life as well as the right to a) Love Kumar b) Ramesh Sharma
equality c) Priya Singh d) Sanjay Patel
Ans: a
44. What is India's rank in the number of hepatitis B
and C cases in 2022, according to the WHO report? Explanation:
a) First b) Second c) Third d) Fourth ▪ IPS Officer ‘Love Kumar’ Appointed as IG in
Ans: b Special Protection Group
▪ It is an elite force, specifically raised for the
Explanation: protection of the country’s Prime Minister,
▪ According to the WHO’s 2024 Global Hepatitis former PMs (1 year) and their immediate
Report family.
▪ India accounted for the second-highest ▪ It was started in 1985 in the wake of the killing
number of cases of hepatitis B and C in 2022 of PM Indira Gandhi in 1984.
after China ▪ The SPG Act 1988 provides for the constitution
▪ With a total of 3.5 crore cases, India accounted and regulation of the SPG
for 11.6% of the total disease burden globally
that year. 48. Which company collaborated with Tata Advanced
▪ Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that Systems (TASL) to launch India’s first private sector-
can cause a range of health problems and can built sub-metre resolution earth observation satellite,
be fatal. TSAT-1A?
▪ There are five main strains of the hepatitis a) Virgin Galactic b) OneWeb
virus, referred to as types A, B, C, D and E. c) Satellogic d) Blue Origin
▪ In particular, types B and C lead to chronic Ans: c
disease in hundreds of millions of people and
together are the most common cause of liver Explanation:
cirrhosis, liver cancer and viral hepatitis-related ▪ Tata Advanced Systems (TASL), Tata Sons'
deaths. wholly-owned subsidiary, has launched India’s
first private sector-built Sub-metre resolution
45. Who has been appointed as the national women’s earth observation satellite, TSAT-1A, in
hockey coach? collaboration with Satellogic company of USA
a) Janneke Schopman b) Harendra Singh ▪ TSAT-1A will provide high-resolution satellite
c) Craig Fulton d) Dilip Tirkey images with low-latency delivery.
Ans: b ▪ Sub-metre resolution means the image
produced by the satellite sensor will be able to
Explanation: capture an area whose size is less than 1x1
▪ Former Indian hockey player and Dronacharya meter.
awardee coach Harendra Singh has been ▪ The satellite was launched from the Kennedy
appointed the new head coach of the Indian Space Center, Florida, by SpaceX Falcon 9
women's hockey team. rocket
▪ Harendra replaced Dutch coach Janneke ▪ TSAT-1A, assembled at TASL’s Vemagal facility in
Schopman, who resigned last month after the Karnataka
team's failure to qualify for the Paris Olympics
49. Which state government has constituted two
46. Who won the Valero Texas Open 2024? teams of experts to evaluate the risk posed by Glacial
a) Tiger Woods b) Rory McIlroy Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)?
c) Akshay Bhatia d) Phil Mickelson a) Himachal Pradesh b) Uttarakhand
Ans: c c) Jammu and Kashmir d) Sikkim
Ans: b
Explanation:
▪ Indian-American golfer Akshay Bhatia wins the Explanation:
Valero Texas Open ▪ The Uttarakhand government has constituted
▪ Akshay Bhatia has made a place in the Augusta two teams of experts to evaluate the risk posed
Masters by Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs).
▪ These are disaster events caused by the abrupt ▪ He is only the third Indian to feature in the
discharge of water from glacial lakes. main draw in Monte Carlo after Vijay Amritraj
• The NDMA has identified 188 Himalayan glacial (1977) and Ramesh Krishnan (1982)
lakes that are in danger of overflowing. ▪ Nagal is also the first Indian to win an ATP
• 13 of these lakes are located in Uttarakhand. Masters 1000 match on clay since the series
▪ 5 of these are highly sensitive & fall into the ‘A’ began in 1990.
category.
52. What status was granted to Housing & Urban
These includes Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO) by the
▪ Vasudhara Tal in Chamoli District Department of Public Enterprises (OPE)?
A) Navratna status B) Maharatna status
Four lakes in Pithoragarh district — C) Mini Ratna (Category I) status D) None
▪ Maban Lake Ans: a
▪ Pyungru Lake
▪ 2 unnamed lakes Explanation:
NFL, IREDA & HUDCO granted ‘Navratna status’ by
Glacial Lake Department of Public Enterprises.
▪ Glaciers are found on every continent except
Australia National Fertilizers Limited (NFL):
▪ A glacial lake is a body of water with origins ▪ incorporated on 23rd August 1974.
from glacier activity. ▪ Its Corporate Office is at NOIDA (U.P).
▪ In case the boundary around them breaks, ▪ NFL comes under the administrative control of
huge amounts of water rush down the side of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers and is
the mountains, which could cause flooding in one of the largest producer urea in India.
the downstream areas. ▪ CMD - U. Saravanan
▪ This is called as Glacial Lake Outburst Flood.
Housing & Urban Development Corporation Ltd
50. Who is the author of the book titled 'The Idea of (HUDCO):
Democracy’? ▪ It is an Indian public sector undertaking
a) Kapil Sibal b) Kiran Desai engaged in housing finance and infrastructure
c) Khushwant Singh d) Sam Pitroda project finance.
Ans: d ▪ Chairman & Managing Director - Sanjay
Kulshrestha
Explanation:
▪ Sam Pitroda is the author of the book titled Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency
'The Idea of Democracy’. (IREDA)
▪ It explores the current state of democracy and ▪ it is a Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFC)
its potential challenges in countries like India - promotes, develops and extends financial
and the United States. assistance for Renewable Energy and Energy
Sam Pitoda is famous as: Efficiency/Conservation Projects.
▪ Father of Indian Telecom Revolution ▪ It is a Public Limited Government
▪ He was the Founder and First Chairman of Company established as on 11th march 1987.
India’s Telecom Commission. ▪ under the administrative control of Ministry of
▪ Father of Yellow Revolution New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
▪ As on March 2024, GoI held 75% stake in
51. Who recently became the first Indian to win the IREDA.
Monte Carlo Masters singles main draw in 42 years? ▪ CMD - Pradip Kumar Das
a) Leander Paes b) Sumit Nagal
c) Rohan Bopanna d) Mahesh Bhupathi 53. Which Indian state is renowned for the
Ans: b craftsmanship of sitars and tanpuras, recently
awarded Geographical Indication (GI) tags?
Explanation: a) Maharashtra b) Karnataka
▪ Sumit Nagal created history, becoming the first c) Uttar Pradesh d) Rajasthan
Indian to record a main-draw win at Monte Ans: a
Carlo Masters, beating Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi in
the first round
Explanation: ▪ Currency: Somali shilling

▪ The sitars and tanpuras of Miraj, a small town ▪ President: Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
in Maharashtra’s Sangli district known for its
craftsmanship in making musical instruments, 56. Who won the Women's singles title at the
have been awarded the coveted Geographical Kazakhstan International Badminton Challenge
Indication (GI) tags. tournament in Astana?
▪ The tradition of making sitars and tanpuras in a) Anupama Upadhyaya b) Saina Nehwal
Miraj goes back more than 300 years, with over c) PV Sindhu d) Ashwini Ponnappa
seven generations of craftsmen having worked Ans: a
towards making these string instruments
▪ The wood for making the Miraj sitars and Explanation:
tanpuras is procured from forests in Karnataka, Indian shuttlers Anupama Upadhyaya and M. Tharun
while pumpkin gourds are sourced from have clinched Women’s and Men’s singles titles, at
Mangalvedha region of Maharashtra's Solapur Kazakhstan International Badminton Challenge
district tournament in Astana.
54. Who became the first woman from India to serve 57. How many medals did Bindyarani Devi win at the
as a jury member at the Summer Olympics in Paris? IWF World Cup 2024?
a) Bilquis Mir b) P.V. Sindhu a) One b) Two c) Three d) None
c) Anuradha Biswal d) Deepika Thakur Ans: b
Ans: a
Explanation:
Explanation: ▪ Bindyarani Devi (Manipur), the Birmingham
▪ Bilquis Mir a canoeist from from Jammu and Commonwealth Games 2022 silver medallist,
Kashmir is set to create history as the first won a bronze medal at the IWF World Cup
woman from India to serve as a jury member at 2024, held in Phuket, Thailand.
this year’s Summer Olympics in Paris, ▪ Competing in the non-Olympic women’s 55kg
scheduled from July 26 to August 11. category, Bindyarani Devi lifted a total of
▪ Bilquis, who also served a jury member at the 196kg.
previous year’s Asian Games in Hangzhou, ▪ She also won a silver medal in the clean and
China. jerk category.
55. Which INS was awarded the 'On the Spot Unit 58. Which Indian state launched the innovative
Citation' for successful conduct of anti-piracy election initiative called 'Booth Raabta'?
operations? a) Haryana b) Punjab
a) INS Vikramaditya b) INS Viraat c) Uttar Pradesh d) Rajasthan
c) INS Arihant d) INS Sharda Ans: b
Ans: d
Explanation:
Explanation: ▪ A special website named ‘Booth Raabta’ has
▪ Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, been launched to provide election-related
during his visit to Southern Naval Command, information & facilities to the people .
Kochi, awarded 'On the Spot Unit Citation' to ▪ Booth Raabta means Booth Contact and this
INS Sharda for successful conduct of anti-piracy website is a unique initiative of Malerkotla
operations. district, Punjab
▪ The ship was involved in the safe release of all
19 crew members (11 Iranian & 08 Pakistani) of 59. How regularly is the Sagar Kavach coastal security
Iranian fishing vessel Omari which was held exercise scheduled to occur?
hostage by pirates off East coast of Somalia. a) Annually b) Biannually
c) Quarterly d) Once every three years
About Somalia Ans: b
▪ It situated in the Horn of Africa, bordered by
the Gulf of Aden to the north, the Indian Ocean Explanation:
to the east, Kenya and Ethiopia to the west, and ▪ A two-day exercise Sagar Kavach 2024 involving
Djibouti to the northwest all maritime security agencies of the country
▪ Capital: Mogadishu is the capital
was conducted off the Lakshadweep Islands 61. Which of the following individual is NOT a member
from April 1-2. of the Sixteenth Finance Commission?
▪ The Indian Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Police, a) Shri. Ajay Narayan Jha b) Manoj Panda
fisheries, customs and other security agencies c) Dr. Soumya Kanti Ghosh d) Raghuram Rajan
were engaged in the coastal security exercise. Ans: d
▪ Earlier in March, the first edition of this
biannual coastal exercise (01/24) for the state Explanation:
of Kerala was conducted. ▪ The recent appointment of Manoj Panda came
after Niranjan Rajadhyaksha expressed his
60. During which type of solar eclipse does the Moon inability to join the Commission.
cover the Sun in such a way that only the periphery of
the Sun remains visible, creating a "ring of fire" effect? Finance commission
a) Partial solar eclipse b) Total solar eclipse ▪ The Sixteenth Finance Commission was
c) Annular solar eclipse d) Hybrid solar eclipse constituted on 31st December, 2023 with Shri
Ans: c Arvind Panagariya as its Chairman.
▪ The Sixteenth Finance Commission has been
Explanation: requested to make its recommendations
▪ On April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North available by October, 31, 2025.
America, passing over Mexico, the United ▪ Covering an award period of 5 years
States, and Canada. commencing 1st April, 2026.
▪ According to Royal Museums Greenwich, once ▪ The Finance Commission is constituted by the
a place on Earth witnesses a total solar eclipse, President under article 280 of the Constitution,
it will be about 400 years before that part sees mainly to give its recommendations on
the next one. distribution of tax revenues between the Union
and the States and amongst the States
What is a Solar Eclipse? themselves.
▪ A solar eclipse takes place when the Moon ▪ The 15 Finance Commission was constituted by
moves in the middle of Earth and the Sun. the President of India in November 2017,
▪ The Moon blocks the light of the Sun, either under the chairmanship of NK Singh.
fully or partially, which casts a huge shadow on ▪ Its recommendations will cover a period of five
some parts of the world. years from the year 2021-22 to 2025-26.
▪ When the moon completely covers the sun, it
casts a shadow on Earth, forming what is called Shri. Ajay Narayan Jha Full time Member
a “path of totality.” Smt. Annie George Mathew Full time Member
▪ During the total darkening of the sky, also Shri. Manoj Panda Full time Member
known as totality, we can get a glimpse of the Dr. Soumya Kanti Ghosh Part time Member
Sun’s corona — the outer atmosphere — which
is usually not visible due to the bright face of 62. The Sittwe Port is part of which multi-modal
the Sun. transit transport project?
▪ A solar eclipse is witnessed only during the new a) Gwadar Project b) Chabahar Project
moon — when the Moon and Sun are aligned c) Kaladan Project d) Belt and Road Initiative
on the same side of Earth. Ans: c
Why is a total solar eclipse so rare? Explanation:

▪ This is because a total eclipse is only visible if ▪ The Ministry of External Affairs has approved
one is standing in the umbra the other part of India Ports Global (IPGL) 's proposal to take
the shadow is called the penumbra, which is over the entire operation of the Sittwe port,
not as dark as the umbra. located on the Kaladan River in the Rakhine
▪ The moon’s umbra is cone shaped and province of Myanmar.
becomes smaller as it moves father from the ▪ India Ports Global Limited is a subsidiary of
moon. Sagarmala Development Company Limited,
▪ Umbral shadow during a solar eclipse will only which is under the Union Ministry of Ports,
cover less than 1% of the globe. Shipping and Waterways.
▪ Thus, the Sittwe port of Myanmar became the
second international port after the Shahid
Beheshti Port, Chabahar of Iran to come under Explanation:

the control of India Ports Global Limited. ▪ Nobel prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs, who
▪ Sittwe Port development in the Rakhine proposed the existence of the so-called ”God
Province of Myanmar is part of the Kaladan particle” that helped explain how matter
Multimodal Transit Transport Project signed formed after the Big Bang, has died at age 94.
between India and Myanmar ▪ Higgs predicted the existence of a new particle,
▪ This project will connect Sittwe port in which came to be known as the Higgs boson, in
Myanmar with the state of Mizoram in India 1964.
▪ Sittwee port was conceptualised to provide ▪ He theorized that there must be a sub-atomic
alternative connectivity of Mizoram with particle of certain dimension that would
Haldia / Kolkata / any Indian ports through the explain how other particles — and therefore all
Kaladan river in Myanmar. the stars and planets in the universe —
acquired mass
▪ However, unlike the Chabahar port, where ▪ The Higgs boson is the fundamental force-
India controls only two terminals, India has full carrying particle of the Higgs field, which is
control over the Sittwe Port. responsible for granting fundamental particles
their mass.
63. What virus are scientists suspecting to be ▪ Higgs won the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physics for
responsible for the deaths of Adelie penguins in his work, alongside Francois Englert of
Antarctica? Belgium, who independently came up with the
a) COVID-19 b) H1N1 c) H5N1 d) H3N2 same theory.
Ans: c
65. Who is the new Prime Minister of Ireland,
Explanation: becoming the country's youngest ever prime
▪ A scientific expedition discovered at least 532 minister?
dead Adelie penguins, with thousands more a) Tom Kitt b) Simon Harris
believed to have perished. c) Dick Roche d) Paddy Smith
▪ While the researchers suspect the deadly H5N1 Ans: b
bird flu virus killed the penguins, the field tests
were inconclusive. Explanation:
▪ H5N1 bird flu has spread more aggressively in ▪ Simon Harris became Ireland's new prime
wildlife than ever before since arriving in South minister (taoiseach), country's youngest ever ,
America in 2022 replacing Leo Varadkar
▪ The first case of H5N1 in Antarctica was ▪ President - Michael D. Higgins
confirmed in February
Bird Flu 66. Consider the following statements regarding
• Avian influenza, also known as 'bird flu', is a World Cybercrime Index.
disease primarily affecting birds and is caused 1. Russia topped the World Cybercrime Index.
by a virus of the Orthomyxoviridae family. 2. India is ranked on 10th position .
• H5N1 virus is a subtype of influenza type A that Which of the above given statement is/are NOT
causes a highly infectious, severe respiratory correct?
disease in birds called avian influenza (or "bird a. Only 1
flu"). b. Only 2
• Human cases of H5N1 avian influenza occur c. Both 1 and 2
occasionally, When people do become d. Neither 1 nor 2
infected, the mortality rate is about 60%. Ans: d
• The most common way for the virus to enter a
territory is through migratory wild birds. Explanation:
▪ An international team of researchers has
64. Who discovered the Higgs boson particle? compiled the 'World Cybercrime Index' that
a) Peter Higgs b) Francois Englert ranks roughly 100 countries and identifies key
c) Albert Einstein d) Richard Feynman hotspots according to various categories of
Ans: a cybercrime, including ransomware, credit card
theft and scams
▪ According to the global survey published in the
journal PLoS ONE:
▪ India is ranked 10th worldwide in cybercrime, ▪ 5th Edition of ‘DUSTLIK’ to be conducted at Termez
which commonly involves scamming people by District, Uzbekistan from 15 to 28 April 2024.
forcing them to make advanced payments ▪ The fourth edition of the joint military exercise
being the most common type between the two countries was held on February
▪ Russia topped the list, and was followed by 20 last year at the Foreign Training Node,
Ukraine, China, the US, Nigeria and Romania. Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand.
▪ North Korea was at the seventh position, ▪ The inaugural edition of this exercise was held in
▪ The UK and Brazil were at the eighth and ninth Uzbekistan in November 2019.
positions
▪ Russia and Ukraine are highly technical 70. Which tennis players clinched the ATP Challenger
cybercrime hubs Tennis Tournament in Mexico?
▪ Romania and the US were found to specialise a) Arjun Kadhe and Leander Paes
in both high-tech and low-tech crimes. b) Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Rohan Bopanna
▪ India was found specialising in mid-tech c) Arjun Kadhe and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan
crimes. d) Rohan Bopanna and Leander Paes
▪ India was found to specialise in scams. Ans: c
67. "Puthandu" is the harvest festival celebrated in Explanation:

which state of India? • Arjun Kadhe and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan
a) Punjab b) Tamil Nadu c) Kerala d) Maharashtra clinch ATP Challenger Tennis Tournament in
Ans: b Mexico.
• ATP Challenger Tour is a series of international
Explanation: men's professional tennis tournaments that
▪ Traditional harvest festivals are being are a rung below the ATP Tour
celebrated in various regions of the country for
two days: 71. When was Operation Meghdoot launched by the
▪ In Punjab as ‘Vaisakhi’, Indian Armed Forces?
▪ In Kerala, the day as ‘Vishu’, a) April 12, 1982 b) April 13, 1984
▪ in West Bengal as ‘Poila Boishakh’, c) April 25, 1986 d) April 11, 1988
▪ in Assam, as ‘Bohag Bihu’. Ans: b
▪ In Tamil Nadu as ‘Puthandu’
▪ In Odisha as Maha Bishuba/ Pana Sankranti Explanation:
▪ Operation Meghdoot was a military operation
68. Who became the first Indian to play in the launched by the Indian Armed Forces on April 13,
Australian Professional League? 1984.
a) Gurpreet Singh Sandhu b) Sunil Chhetri ▪ Objective - preventing Pakistan from taking control
c) Bhaichung Bhutia d) Panthoi Chanu of the Siachen Glacier in the eastern Karakoram
Ans: d Range of the Himalayas - at the center of a disputed
territory between India and Pakistan.
Explanation: ▪ Outcome: Indian forces successfully gained control
▪ Manipur’s Panthoi Chanu makes history as first of the glacier and the surrounding three main
Indian to play in Australian Professional League passes of Sia La, Bilafond La, and Gyong La.
▪ She assumes her position to the Metro United ▪ The operation was led by Captain Sanjay Kulkarni.
WFC in the esteemed South Australian
Women’s National Premier League. 72. Who recently become the oldest World No. 1
player in ATP Rankings history?
69. Where will the 5th Edition of the joint military a) Rafael Nadal b) Andy Murray
exercise 'DUSTLIK' take place? c) Novak Djokovic d) Roger Federer
a) Termez, Uzbekistan b) New Delhi, India Ans: c
c) Tashkent, Uzbekistan d) Mumbai, India
Ans: a Explanation:
▪ Novak Djokovic became the oldest World No. 1 in
Explanation: ATP Rankings history, a record previously held by
▪ ‘Dustlik 2024’ joint military exercise between India Roger Federer.
and Uzbekistan ▪ Serbia’s Djokovic, male tennis player in the Open
era with 24 Majors, is 36 years and 321 days old.
▪ He already holds the record for most weeks (419) Men) in the World in the 2024 edition of
spent as the top-ranked male player with second- Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack.
placed Federer (310 weeks) way behind. ▪ The Sciver-Brunt becomes the first English
▪ Djokovic first became World No. 1 on July 4, 2011 woman to be given the honour.
at the age of 24 ▪ Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, or simply
Wisden, colloquially the Bible of Cricket, is a
73. When is World Haemophilia Day observed? cricket reference book published annually in
a) April 15 b) April 17 c) April 20 d) April 22 the United Kingdom.
Ans: b
76. Who is the author of "India—the Road to
Explanation: Renaissance: A Vision and an Agenda"?
▪ World Haemophilia Day is observed to increase a) Kiran Desai b) Bhimeswara Challa
awareness about hemophilia disease and other c) Vikram Seth d) Arundhati Roy
inherited bleeding disorders. Ans: b
▪ Theme - “Equitable access for all: recognizing all
bleeding disorders”. Explanation:
▪ In 1989, World Haemophilia Day was started by the ▪ A Book ‘India—the Road to Renaissance: A Vision
World Federation of Haemophilia (WFH) in honor and an Agenda’ launched in Hyderabad
of WFH founder Frank Schnabel's birthday. ▪ Retired IAS officer and former UN official
Bhimeswara Challa unveiled his latest book India—
Haemophilia the Road to Renaissance: A Vision and an Agenda
▪ Medical condition, mostly inherited, in which the
ability of blood to clot is severely reduced. 77. When will India reach its Plastic Overshoot Day in
▪ It is a rare disease where in about 1 in 10,000 2024, as per the Earth Action report?
people are born with it. a) April 23rd b) April 15th c) April 5th d) May 1st
Ans: a
74. According to the Airports Council International
(ACI), which position did Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Explanation:
International (IGI) Airport hold in the list of busiest ▪ The Plastic Overshoot Day marks the point when
airports in the world in 2023? the amount of plastic waste generated exceeds the
a) 5th b) 10th c) 15th d) 20th world’s capacity to manage it, resulting in
Ans: b environmental pollution.
▪ The report comes ahead of the 4th meeting of the
Explanation: United Nations' Intergovernmental Negotiating
▪ The Airports Council International (ACI) World, a Committee (INC) in Ottawa, Canada,
global organisation which measures and assesses In 2024, the global Plastic Overshoot Day is
airport standards – ranked Delhi’s IGI Airport as the projected to occur on September 5th.
10th busiest airport in the world in 2023 with 7.22 ▪ As per the Plastic Overshoot Day report by Swiss
crore passengers. non-profit EA Earth Action:
▪ From the top 10 rankings for total passenger traffic, • In 2024, 220 million tonnes of plastic waste will
five of the airports are in the United States. be created.
▪ The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International • In 2024, nearly 70 million tons of plastic will end
Airport in the United States held the top rank with up in nature
10.46 crore passengers.
Plastic waste has risen by 7.11% since 2021.
75. Who has been recognized as the top female ▪ India is among the 12 countries responsible for 60
cricketers in the world in the 2024 edition of Wisden % of the planet's mismanaged plastic waste though
Cricketers' Almanack? India’s per capita plastic waste production is among
a) Nat Sciver-Brunt b) Danielle Wyatt the lowest in the world
c) Heather Knight d) Sophie Ecclestone ▪ The 12 countries : China, India, Russia, Brazil,
Ans: a Mexico, Vietnam, Iran, Indonesia, Egypt, Pakistan,
the United States and Turkey
Explanation: ▪ The report classifies India as a "low-waste-
▪ The England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt and producing" polluter due to its low per capita plastic
Australia captain Pat Cummins have been waste production (8 kg per capita per year), it said
named as the Leading Cricketers (Women and
the country's expected mismanaged waste in 2024 Explanation:

will be 7.4 million tons, which is "very high". ▪ A Padmasree recipient (2019), Jayan was also
▪ Still, India's mismanaged plastic waste will be less awarded the Kerala Sangeetha Akademi
than one-fifth of China and one-third of the US. ▪ He was the father of Malayalam film actor Manoj K
▪ People living in Belgium are the top generators of Jayan
plastic waste, with a yearly waste production of
147.7 kg per person. 80. Consider the following statements regarding
▪ This is 16 times higher than in India. Hurun Unicorn Index 2024
▪ Oman tops the list of countries in terms of 1. The China secured the first position with 703
mismanaged plastic waste, with a projected 111 kg unicorns, leading the tally.
of mismanaged plastic per person in 2024. 2. India held the third position with 67 unicorns in its
▪ Each country has its own "Plastic Overshoot Day", tally.
determined by the amount of plastic waste 3. The Food delivery platform Zomato and My Circle
generated and the country's capacity to manage it. 11 are the most valuable unicorns from India.
▪ India will reach its Plastic Overshoot Day on April Which of the above given statement/s is/are correct?
23 a) 1 and 2 Only
b) 2 and 3 Only
78. What is the primary objective of NASA's Clipper c) Only 2
spacecraft? d) None
a) To explore Jupiter Ans: c
b) To orbit around Saturn
c) To study the rings of Uranus Explanation:
d) To explore Jupiter's moon Europa • The Global Unicorn Index is compiled by the Hurun
Ans: d Research Institute (based in Shanghai, China) and
includes unlisted companies founded in the 2000s
Explanation: with a current valuation of $1 billion.
▪ NASA's ‘Clipper’ spacecraft to explore Jupiter's • According to the Hurun Global Unicorn Index 2024:
moon Europa • The US continued to lead the unicorn tally with
▪ It is Scheduled for launch in October, on a Space X 703 unicorns followed by China with 340 unicorns
Falcon Heavy rocket, marking the commencement and India with 67 unicorns
of a journey spanning over five years. • According to Hurun Research, there were 1,453
▪ By 2031, the spacecraft is anticipated to achieve an unicorns globally
orbit around Jupiter and its moon Europa. • India for the first time recorded a decline in unicorn
▪ Fifth in line from the Sun, Jupiter is, the largest creation since 2017.
planet in the solar system • India in 2023 had 67 Unicorns, which was one less
▪ Jupiter has 95 moons (Saturn max. - 146) than 68 unicorns in 2022
▪ Jupiter's four largest moons were the first moons
discovered beyond Earth: named Ganymede, Rank Countries Number of unicorns
Callisto, Io, and Europa 1 United States 703
▪ Europa is Jupiter's fourth largest moon. It's about 2 China 340
90% the size of Earth’s Moon. 3 India 67
▪ Europa is primarily made of silicate rock and has a
4 United Kingdom 53
water-ice crust and probably an iron-nickel core. It
5 Germany 38
has a very thin atmosphere, composed primarily of
oxygen.
• However, Indian founders produced more offshore
▪ It is believed that underneath Europa’s icy surface
unicorns than any other country. Indian founders
the amount of water is twice that on Earth.
co-founded 109 unicorns outside of India in
comparison to just 67 in India.
79. Noted Carnatic Musician K G Jayan, who recently
passed away, was conferred with which of the • According to the Hurun report, the Food delivery
following honors? platform Swiggy and fantasy sports-focused
a) Padma Bhushan b) Bharat Ratna Dream11 are the most valuable unicorns from
c) Padma Shri d) Padma Vibhushan India. They were valued at $8 billion each – 83rd
Ans: c rank in the world
• Edtech company Byjus emerged as the most value ▪ Last year, a 50% rise in annual cases was reported
destroyer unicorn in the world. It also dropped across 26 African countries regarded as meningitis
from the list of unicorns. hyperendemic countries, according to the WHO.
• By city, New York with 133 unicorns and Beijing ▪ Nigeria's rollout brings us one step closer to our
with 78 unicorns were the leading unicorn hubs in goal to eliminate meningitis by 2030
the world.
• Bengaluru was ranked seventh with 32 unicorns About Meningitis
and Mumbai ranked 19th with 14 unicorns ▪ Meningitis is a serious infection of the meninges,
the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord
81. Who is the author of the memoir titled "Knife”? ▪ The inflammation from meningitis typically triggers
a) Salman Rushdie b) J.K. Rowling symptoms such as headache, fever and a stiff neck.
c) Margaret Atwood d) Neil Gaiman ▪ The disease can be caused by many different
Ans: a pathogens including bacteria, fungi or viruses, but
the highest global burden is seen with bacterial
Explanation: meningitis.
The harrowing experience of being stabbed at a public ▪ Meningococcal meningitis can affect anyone of any
event in 2022 and how he overcame the near-fatal age, but mainly affects babies, preschool children
ordeal. and young people.
His popular novels: ▪ The bacteria that cause meningitis are transmitted
▪ Midnight's Children (1981) – Booker Prize winning from person-to-person through droplets of
▪ The Satanic Verses (1988) respiratory or throat secretions from carriers.
▪ Shame (1983)
84. Recently, which Public Sector Undertaking (PSU)
82. Who will be honored with the 3rd Lata Deenanath was granted Navratna status by the government?
Mangeshkar Award? a) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
a) Amitabh Bachchan b) A.R. Rahman b) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency
c) Shah Rukh Khan d) Priyanka Chopra (IREDA)
Ans: a c) National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
d) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
Explanation: Ans: b
▪ Amitabh Bachchan to be Honoured with the
Prestigious 3rd Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award Explanation:
▪ Previous recipients of this esteemed award include NFL, IREDA & HUDCO granted ‘Navratna status’ by
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (2022) and popular Department of Public Enterprises.
singer Asha Bhosale (2023). National Fertilizers Limited (NFL):
▪ Established by the Deenanath Mangeshkar Smriti ▪ incorporated on 23rd August 1974.
Pratishthan in memory Lata Mangeshkar on ▪ Its Corporate Office is at NOIDA (U.P).
February 6, 2022. ▪ NFL comes under the administrative control of the
▪ It is presented annually on April 24, the memorial Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers and is one of
day of Lata Mangeshkar’s father and theatre-music the largest producer urea in India.
veteran Deenanath Mangeshkar. ▪ CMD - U. Saravanan
83. Which country became the first to roll out the new Housing & Urban Development Corporation Ltd
Meningitis vaccine, according to the World Health (HUDCO):
Organization (WHO)? ▪ It is an Indian public sector undertaking engaged in
a) Ethiopia b) Nigeria c) South Africa d) Kenya housing finance and infrastructure project finance.
Ans: b ▪ Chairman & Managing Director - Sanjay
Kulshrestha
Explanation:
▪ Nigeria Becomes First Country to Roll Out New Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)
Meningitis Vaccine ▪ it is a Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFC) -
▪ According to the World Health Organization (WHO) promotes, develops and extends financial
- Nigeria has rolled out Men5CV vaccine against assistance for Renewable Energy and Energy
meningitis Efficiency/Conservation Projects.
▪ Nigeria is one of the hotspots of the deadly disease ▪ It is a Public Limited Government
in Africa. Company established as on 11th March 1987.
▪ under the administrative control of Ministry of Association of Nepal (HAN) Pokhara to promote
New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). digital payments through UPI.
▪ As on March 2024, GoI held 75% stake in IREDA. ▪ The partnership is a part of the Fewa New Year
▪ CMD - Pradip Kumar Das Festival which started from April 11-14 in Nepal.
▪ PhonePe CEO: Sameer Nigam
85. Among the following cricketers, who is among the ▪ Parent organization: Walmart
top five in terms of hitting the most sixes in T20 cricket ▪ Headquarters: Maharashtra
format? ▪ Founded: 2015
1. Virat Kohli
2. Colin Munro 88. In NASA's Artemis program, which country's
3. Rohit Sharma astronaut is set to become the first non-American to
4. Chris Gayle set foot on the Moon?
Select the correct answer using the code given below: a) Russia b) China c) Japan d) India
a) 1 and 2 Only Ans: c
b) 2, 3 and 4 Only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only Explanation:
d) All of the above Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set
Ans: b foot on Moon
▪ NASA, Japan Advance Space Cooperation, Sign
Explanation: Agreement for Lunar Rover
▪ India and Mumbai Indians star batter Rohit Sharma ▪ Under the agreement, Japan will design, develop,
became the first Indian to smash 500 sixes in T20 and operate a pressurized rover for crewed and
cricket. uncrewed exploration on the Moon.
▪ He achieved this milestone during Indian Premier ▪ NASA will provide the launch and delivery of the
League (IPL) match against Chennai Super Kings rover to the Moon as well as two Japanese
(CSK) at Wankhede Stadium. astronaut missions to the lunar surface.
▪ Rohit's six tally has gone up to 502 sixes. ▪ Two Japanese astronauts will join one of NASA's
▪ Only Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, upcoming Artemis missions, and one will become
Colin Munro have more T20 sixes to their name. the first non-American ever to land on the moon,
▪ Between 1969 and 1972, the US Apollo program
86. Which airport was awarded the 'Best Airport Staff saw 12 Americans all white men walk on the Moon.
in India & South Asia 2024' by Skytrax? ▪ NASA previously announced that the Artemis
a) Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), New Delhi program would see the first woman and the first
b) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport person of color land on the Moon.
(BOM), Mumbai ▪ The first mission to take astronauts to the lunar
c) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Hyderabad surface, Artemis 3, is planned for 2026.
d) Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), Bengaluru ▪ China meanwhile has said it seeks to put humans
Ans: c on the Moon by 2030.
▪ This year, Japan became the fifth country to
Explanation: succeed in landing a spacecraft on the Moon, with
▪ The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), its SLIM craft
Hyderabad clinched the ‘Best Airport Staff in
India & South Asia 2024’ by Skytrax. 89. When is Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's birth anniversary
▪ The announcement took place during a celebrated, which is also known as Equality Day?
ceremony held at the passenger terminal expo a) 5th September b) 26th January
2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. c) 14th April d) 2nd October
Ans: c
87. Which fintech firm has partnered with eSewa and
HAN Pokhara to promote digital payments through Explanation:
UPI in Nepal? ▪ This day is also known as Equality Day,
a) Paytm b) Google Pay c) PayPal d) PhonePe ▪ Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was born in 1891
Ans: d in Mhow, Central Province (now Madhya Pradesh).
▪ He is known as the Father of the Indian
Explanation: Constitution and was India's first Law Minister.
▪ Fintech firm PhonePe has partnered with Nepal's ▪ He was the Chairman of the Drafting
digital wallet service eSewa and the Hotel Committee for the new Constitution.
▪ Participated in all three Round Table Conferences. Panneerselvam Vishnu Prasanna and Lt Cdr
▪ He converted to Buddhism. Bhaskar
▪ He passed away on 6th December 1956. ▪ The CNS Trophy for Best Green Practices 2023 was
▪ Chaitya Bhoomi is a memorial to B. R. Ambedkar, awarded to Naval Dockyard, Mumbai and INS
located in Mumbai. Valsura in the industrial and non-industrial
Organisations: categories respectively
• Bahishkrit Hitkarini Sabha (1923) ▪ The CNS will also present the Capt Ravi Dhir
• Independent Labor Party (1936) Memorial Gold Medal for promoting Flight Safety
• Scheduled Castes Federation (1942) ▪ The Lt VK Jain Memorial Gold Medal for pioneering
Journals: research in the field of Weapon Improvement and
• Mooknayak (1920) Electrical Engineering.
• Bahishkrit Bharat (1927)
Books: 92. Himachal Day commemorates the creation of
• Annihilation of Caste Himachal Pradesh as a province on which date?
• The Untouchable: Who are They and Why They a) 15th April b) 25th January
Have Become Untouchables c) 1st July d) 2nd October
• Buddha and His Dhamma Ans: a
90. Who directed the short film "Sunflowers Were the Explanation:
First Ones to Know"? ▪ Himachal Day is celebrated on April 15 to
a) Chidanand S Naik b) Anand S Desai remember the day when the state became a part
c) Priya R Patel d) Rajesh K Sharma of India after independence.
Ans: a ▪ It was on this day in 1948 that Himachal Pradesh
was created as a province from the integration of
Explanation: 30 erstwhile princely states
▪ Four students from the Film and Television Institute ▪ January 25 is celebrated as Himachal Pradesh
of India (FTII) in Pune, have pulled off the Statehood Day, as on January 25, 1971 Himachal
remarkable achievement of having their short Pradesh attained full statehood, becoming the
film, ’Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know’, 18th state of the Indian Union.
securing a spot in the competition at the La Cinef ▪ Governor: Shiv Pratap Shukla
section of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, France. ▪ Chief Minister: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
The film, directed by Chidanand S Naik
▪ The festival is to be held from 15th to 24th May 93. Consider the following statements.
2024. 1. India leads globally with a population of 142.5
▪ 'La Cinef' is the official section for film schools crore.
across the world to encourage new talent. 2. India's population was recorded at 121 crore
▪ 'All We Imagine as Light' by Payal Kapadia in the according to 2011 census.
official competition of the Cannes Film Festival. 3. 7% of India's population is aged 65 years and
above.
91. Which of the following received the CNS Trophy for Which of the above given statement/s is/are correct ?
Best Green Practices in 2023? a) Only 1 and 2
a) INS Vikramaditya b) INS Arihant b) Only 2 and 3
c) INS Valsura d) INS Shivalik c) Only 1 and 3
Ans: c d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: b
Explanation:
▪ The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) presented Explanation:
Gallantry and Distinguished Service awards to ▪ The United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) -
Naval personnel on behalf of the Hon’ble President State of World Population - 2024 report titled
of India at Naval Investiture Ceremony held at INS "Interwoven Lives, Threads of Hope: Ending
Hansa, Goa on 14 April 2024. Inequalities in Sexual and Reproductive Health and
▪ A total of 35 personnel were conferred with various Rights"
awards during the ceremony, which included Nao ▪ India leads globally with an estimated population
Sena Medals (Gallantry) to Cdr Manish Singh of 144.17 crore, followed by China at 142.5 crore,
Karki, Cdr Kaustab Banerjee, Lt Cdr according to the report.
▪ India's population was recorded at 121 crore during ▪ 23 April is a symbolic date in world literature. It is
the last census, conducted in 2011. the date on which several prominent authors like
▪ India's population is estimated to double in 77 William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes
years. died.
▪ The report further detailed that an estimated 24% ▪ The first World Book Day was celebrated on 23
of India's population is aged 0-14 while 17% is April in 1995
within the 10-19 age range. ▪ This day is also observed as Shakespeare Day to
▪ The segment aged 10-24 is estimated to constitute mark the birth and death anniversary of William
26%, with the 15-64 age group making up 68%. Shakespeare
▪ Additionally, 7% of India's population is aged 65
years and above, with men having a life expectancy 96. Which tribal group, categorized as one of the
of 71 years and women 74 years. Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs),
▪ The child marriage percentage in India was at 23 participated in the election process for the first time
between 2006-2023. in 2024 Lok Sabha Polls?
▪ The report noted that maternal deaths in India a) Onge b) Sentinalese c) Jarawa d) Shompen
have fallen considerably, accounting for 8% of all Ans: d
such fatalities worldwide.
▪ Globally, millions of women and girls remain far Explanation:
behind, and progress is slowing or stalled on key ▪ For the first time, members of the Shompen, one of
measures -- 800 women die every day giving birth, the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
unchanged since 2016. in the country and who reside in the dense tropical
rain forests of the Great Nicobar island, took part
94. Who received the prestigious KISS Humanitarian in the election process by casting their votes in the
Award in 2021? Andaman and Nicobar Lok Sabha constituency.
a) Ratan Tata b) Mukesh Ambani ▪ Shompen is the only PVTG in the region with
c) Azim Premji d) N. R. Narayana Murthy Mongoloid features, such as light brown to yellow
Ans: a brown skin and oblique eye features.
▪ The estimated population of Shompen was 229 as
Explanation: per the 2011 Census data.
▪ Industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata,
chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group, was PVTG:
honoured with the prestigious KISS Humanitarian ▪ PVTGs are more vulnerable among the tribal
Award 2021. groups.
▪ The award ceremony was held at his residence in ▪ 1975, the Government of India declared 52 tribal
Mumbai, marking a significant recognition of his groups as PVTGs on the recommendation of
commitment to social development and exemplary Dhebar commission.
corporate leadership. ▪ Currently, there are 75 PVTGs out of 705 Scheduled
▪ Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran Tribes.
▪ Initiated in 2008 by Achyuta Samanta (founder of
KISS), the KISS Humanitarian Award is the highest 97. Who recently became the first woman vice
honour of KIIT (Kalinga Institute of Industrial chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University?
Technology) and KISS (Kalinga Institute of Social a) Naima Khatoon b) Fatima Begum
Sciences), Bhubaneshwar, Odisha c) Ayesha Siddiqui d) Zara Khan
Ans: a
95. Which city has been designated as the World Book
Capital for the year 2024? Explanation:
a) Paris, France b) London, United Kingdom ▪ Naima Khatoon became the first woman vice
c) Strasbourg, France d) New York City, USA chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University.
Ans: c ▪ Appointed for five (5) years. She has been serving
as principal of AMU’s women’s college since 2016.
Explanation:
▪ World Book Day is also known as World Book and 98. Who won the Stuttgart Open by defeating Marta
Copyright Day or International Day of the Book Kostyuk in the final?
▪ UNESCO names Strasbourg (France) as World Book a) Elena Rybakina b) Simona Halep
Capital for 2024 c) Ashleigh Barty d) Serena Williams
Ans: a
Explanation: ▪ D Gukesh became only the second Indian after the

▪ Casper Ruud defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas to win the great Viswanathan Anand to win the Candidates.
Barcelona Open ▪ Five-time world champion Anand's triumph came
▪ Elena Rybakina defeated Marta Kostyuk to win the in 2014.
Stuttgart Open
102. Who recently became the first bowler to achieve
99. Who won 2 golds at the 2024 ACC Paracanoe Asian 200 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL)?
Championship? a) Yuzvendra Chahal b) Hardik Pandya
a) Shilpa Sharma b) Madhavi Patel c) Dwayne Bravo d) Siddharth Trivedi
c) Prachi Yadav d) Deepa Malik Ans: a
Ans: c
Explanation:
Explanation: ▪ Yuzvendra Chahal becomes first bowler with
▪ Madhya Pradesh's ace para canoer, Prachi Yadav historic 200 IPL wickets.
clinched two gold medals at the ACC Paracanoe ▪ The leg-spinner accomplished the milestone in
Asian Championship 2024, held in Tokyo, Japan Rajasthan Royal’s match against Hardik Pandya’s
▪ She secured medals in the Women's KL2 and Mumbai Indians.
Women's VL2 categories.
▪ She had received Arjuna Award in January this year. 103. Who has been appointed as OpenAI's first
employee in India?
100. Which dairy brand's logo will feature on the a) Pranav Mistry b) Pragya Misra
jerseys of the Scotland and Ireland cricket teams in the c) Priti Patel d) Priyanka vats
ICC Men's T20 World Cup? Ans: b
a) Amul b) Nestlé c) Nandini d) Dairyland
Ans: c Explanation:
OpenAI, the organization behind the development of
Explanation: ChatGPT, has hired its first official in India, Pragya Misra,
▪ The Karnataka Milk Federation, the dairy to facilitate government relations as it moves forward
cooperative from the State which sells various dairy with its generative AI products
products under the brand name Nandini, will be
sponsoring Scotland and Ireland cricket teams’ 104. What is India's rank in terms of military spending
jerseys in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup (to be coin 2023 according to the report by Stockholm
hosted by the West Indies and the United States in International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)?
June 2024) a) First b) Second c) Third d) Fourth
▪ Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) aims for global Ans: d
recognition through sponsorship, also introducing
‘Nandini Splash’ energy drink in the US during the Explanation:
tournament. ▪ India fourth-largest military spender, overall global
▪ The sponsorship is estimated at Rs 2-2.5 crore per spending accelerates: Latest report by Stockholm
team International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
▪ India was the fourth largest military spender
101. Who recently became the youngest ever winner globally in 2023
of the Candidates tournament? ▪ At $83.6 billion, India’s military expenditure was
A) Hikaru Nakamura B) Ding Liren 4.2% higher than in 2022.
C) D Gukesh D) Viswanathan Anand ▪ Meanwhile, global military expenditure rose by
Ans: c 6.8% to $2443 billion in 2023, the steepest annual
rise since 2009
Explanation: ▪ As per the report, the 10 largest spenders in 2023,
▪ D Gukesh, the 17-year-old from Chennai has led by the United States, China and Russia, all
become the youngest ever winner of the increased their military spending.
prestigious Candidates tournament (which will also
make him the youngest ever to compete at the 105. What is the name of the newly approved oral
World Chess Championship) after his draw against cholera vaccine by the World Health Organization
Hikaru Nakamura in the final round of the (WHO)?
Candidates chess tournament. a) CholeraX b) Euvichol-S
c) CholeraGuard d) Oravac
Ans: b
107. Who secured India's first 2024 Paris Olympics
Explanation: quota in rowing?
▪ The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently a) Ravi Kumar b) Balraj Panwar
given its approval for a new oral cholera vaccine c) Rahul Singh d) Arjun Patel
called Euvichol-S. Ans: b
▪ Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused
by ingestion of food or water contaminated with Explanation:
the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. ▪ Balraj Panwar secured India's first Paris
▪ Euvichol-S has a similar efficacy to existing vaccines Olympics quota in rowing by finishing third in
but a simplified formulation, allowing the men's single scull event of the 2024 World
opportunities to rapidly increase production and Asian and Oceanian Olympic and Paralympic
supply which many communities battling with Qualification Regetta in Chungju, South Korea
cholera outbreaks urgently need. ▪ In the men's single scull, the top five make the
▪ Euvichol-S is produced by EuBiologicals Co. Ltd, Olympics cut.
Republic of Korea
108. Which chemical compound has been found in
106. Who has been appointed as the Director-General Indian Spice Brands, leading to the ban of certain spice
of National Security Guard (NSG)? variants in Hong Kong?
a) Nalin Prabhat b) Amarjit Singh a) Ethanol b) Ethylene oxide
c) Mohindar Lal Whig d) Shamsher Singh c) Methanol d) Acetone
Ans: a Ans: b
▪ Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Nalin ▪ Cancerous Ethylene Oxide Contamination in
Prabhat has been appointed as the Director- Indian Spice Brands
General of National Security Guard (NSG), the ▪ Hong Kong & Singapore recently banned
country’s counter-terrorism and counter-hijack several spice variants manufactured by MDH
force. and one (Fish Curry Masala) by Everest Food
▪ Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) chief Daljit Singh Products.
Chawdhary was holding the additional charge of ▪ The decision came after authorities reportedly
the NSG. found the presence of the cancer-causing
▪ The committee has also approved the appointment pesticide ethylene oxide in the spice mixes.
of Sapna Tewari as the Special Director in the ▪ The Food Safety and Standards Authority of
Intelligence Bureau (IB), for a tenure of two years India (FSSAI) has commissioned quality checks
▪ The National Security Guard, commonly known as on MDH and Everest products.
Black Cats, is a counter-terrorism unit of India
under the Ministry of Home Affairs. 109. Which company is set to launch an all-electric air
▪ It was founded on 16 October 1984, following taxi service in India by 2026?
Operation Blue Star, to combat terrorist activities a) SpiceJet b) Vistara
and protect states against internal disturbances. c) InterGlobe Enterprises d) Air India
Ans: c
106. Who won the Chinese Grand Prix 2024 in Formula
1? Explanation:
a) Lewis Hamilton b) Max Verstappen ▪ InterGlobe Enterprises, which owns India's
c) Sebastian Vettel d) Charles Leclerc largest airline IndiGo, will launch an all-electric
Ans: b air taxi service in India from Delhi's Connaught
Place to Haryana's Gurugram by 2026.
Explanation: ▪ In November 2023, InterGlobe Enterprises
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, the three-time defending entered into a deal with Archer Aviation to
champion won the Chinese Grand Prix, making it four supply 200 eVTOL aircraft
wins from five races in the 2024 season. ▪ The electric vertical takeoff and landing
Previous wins: (eVTOL) aircraft can carry the pilot in addition
Bahrain GP to four passengers.
Saudi Arabia GP
Japan GP
110. How many Indian Banks made it to the list of top Among the individuals mentioned above, who is
50 banks by assets in the Asia-Pacific region in 2023? conferred with the Padma Vibhushan award in 2024?
a) One b) Two c) Three d) Four a. 1, 2 and 3
Ans: c b. Only 2
c. 1, 3 and 4
Explanation: d. Only 4
▪ S&P Global ranks SBI, ICICI, and HDFC Banks Ans: c
among the top 50 banks in the Asia Pacific
region. Explanation:
▪ Three Indian lenders made it to the list of top ▪ The awards were announced early this year on the
50 banks by assets in the Asia-Pacific region in eve of the Republic Day.
2023, up from two in 2022, according to a ▪ Total 132 Padma Awards announced:
report by S&P Global Market Intelligence. o The list comprises 5 Padma Vibhushan, 17
▪ These Indian banks are the State Bank of India, Padma Bhushan, and 110 Padma Shri
HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank. Awards.
o 30 of the awardees are women
111. Who has been named as the ambassador of the o 8 persons from the category of Foreigners
upcoming T20 World Cup by the International Cricket / NRI / PIO / OCI
Council (ICC)? o 9 Posthumous awardees.
a) Usain Bolt b) Michael Phelps ▪ The awards are announced on the eve of Republic
c) Serena Williams d) Roger Federer Day every year.
Ans: a ▪ These Awards are conferred by the President of
India at ceremonial functions which are held at
Explanation: Rashtrapati Bhawan usually around March/ April
▪ The International Cricket Council (ICC) named every year.
sprint legend Usain Bolt as the ambassador of ▪ Padma Awards were instituted in the year 1954
the upcoming T20 World Cup to be played in ▪ Interruption(s) during the years 1978 and 1979 and
the West Indies and USA from June 1 to 29. 1993 to 1997.
▪ Yuvraj also joins West Indies icon Chris Gayle
and eight-time Olympic Gold Medallist Usain 5 Padma Vibhushan Awards 2024 Winners
Bolt as first ambassadors to be revealed S.No. Awardee Name Field State
1. Ms. Vyjayantimala Art Tamil
112. In which state was Khongjom Day observed to Bali Nadu
honor the heroes of the Khongjom Battle? 2. Shri Konidela Art Andhra
a) Assam b) Nagaland c) Manipur d) Meghalaya Chiranjeevi Pradesh
Ans: c 3. Shri M Venkaiah Public Andhra
Naidu Affairs Pradesh
Explanation: 4. Shri Bindeshwar Social Bihar
▪ In Manipur, Khongjom Day is observed annually on Pathak Work
23rd April to pay tribute to brave souls who, led by (posthumous)
Paona Brajabashi, fought against the British at the 5. Ms. Padma Art Tamil
Kheba hills of Khongjom during Battle of the Anglo- Subrahmanyam Nadu
Manipuri War, 1891.
▪ In March 1891, the British Army fired the first shot 17 Padma Bhushan Awardees 2024
at Kangla with the objective of arresting Yuvaraj SNo Awardee Field State/Country
Tikendrajit Name
▪ The war lasted between 31 March and 27 April 1. Ms. M Fathima Public Kerala
1891, ending in a British victory. Beevi (P) Affairs
▪ Following this, Manipur lost its sovereignty to the 2. Shri Hormusji Literature Maharashtra
British. N Cama &
Education
113. Consider the following personalities names. 3. Shri Mithun Art West Bengal
1. Ms. Vyjayantimala Bali
Chakraborty
2. Harbinder Singh
4. Shri Sitaram Trade & Karnataka
3. Shri M Venkaiah Naidu
Jindal Industry
4. Shri Bindeshwar Pathak
5. Shri Young Liu Trade & Taiwan ▪ A naturalized citizen of a particular country
Industry is someone who has legally become a citizen of
6. Shri Ashwin Medicine Maharashtra that country, although they were not born
Balachand there.
Mehta ▪ Individuals born in Mexico represented the
7. Shri Satyabrata Public West Bengal largest number of naturalisations, followed by
Mookherjee Affairs persons from India, Philippines, Cuba, and the
(P) Dominican Republic.
8. Shri Ram Naik Public Maharashtra
Affairs 115. What is the theme for the World Intellectual
9. Shri Tejas Medicine Gujarat Property Day in 2024?
Madhusudan a) Celebrating Creativity and Innovation
Patel b) IP and the SDGs: Building Our Common Future with
10. Shri Olanchery Public Kerala Innovation and Creativity
Rajagopal Affairs c) Protecting Traditional Knowledge
11. Shri Dattatray Art Maharashtra d) Strengthening Copyright Laws Globally
Ambadas Ans: b
Mayaloo alias
Rajdutt Explanation:
12. Shri Togdan Others – Ladakh ▪ The day is dedicated to promoting the role of
Rinpoche (P) Spiritualism intellectual property (IP) in stimulating innovation
13. Shri Pyarelal Art Maharashtra and creativity.
Sharma ▪ Theme 2024 : 'IP and the SDGs: Building Our
14. Shri Medicine Bihar Common Future with Innovation and Creativity’.
Chandreshwar ▪ In 2000, WIPO's member states designated April 26
Prasad Thakur – the day on which the WIPO Convention came into
force in 1970 – as World IP Day with the aim of
15. Ms. Usha Art West Bengal
Uthup increasing general understanding of IP.
World Intellectual Property Organisation
16. Shri Vijaykanth Art Tamil Nadu
(WIPO)
(P)
▪ WIPO formed on July 14, 1967 (started operation in
17. Shri Kundan Literature Maharashtra
1970)
Vyas &
▪ 1974 — WIPO joins the United Nations as one of
Education
the agencies of UN.
Journalism
▪ currently has 193 member states.
▪ Palestine has permanent observer status.
114. According to the latest Congressional report,
▪ India joined WIPO in 1975
which country became the second-largest source
▪ Director General - Daren Tang, of Singapore
country for new citizens in the United States after
▪ Global Innovation Index - an annual publication of
Mexico?
WIPO, in association with Cornell University and
a) China b) India c) Philippines d) Cuba
INSEAD.
Ans: b
116. Which cricketing legend has been appointed as
Explanation:
the brand ambassador for Citroen?
▪ As many as 65,960 Indians officially became
a) Sachin Tendulkar b) Virat Kohli
U.S. citizens, making India the second-largest
c) Mahendra Singh Dhoni d) Rohit Sharma
source country for new citizens in America
Ans: c
after Mexico, according to the latest
Congressional report
Explanation:
▪ An estimated 46 million foreign-born persons
▪ French automaker Citroen has engaged
resided in the United States in 2022,
cricketing legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its
approximately 14% of the total U.S.
brand ambassador.
population of 333 million.
▪ The company is a relatively new entrant in the
▪ Of these, 24.5 million, about 53%, reported
competitive Indian passenger vehicle market.
their status as naturalised citizens.
117. In which state is the Seng Khihlang festival 120. Which bank has Tata Power Solar Systems
celebrated? Limited (TPSSL) partnered with to promote the
a) Assam b) Meghalaya c) Mizoram d) Nagaland Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana scheme?
Ans: b a) Indian Bank b) State Bank of India
c) Punjab National Bank d) Axis Bank
Explanation: Ans: a
▪ Khasi Tribe’s 34th Seng Khihlang Festival
Concluded in Wahiajer, Meghalaya Explanation:
▪ The Khasi people are an indigenous ethnic ▪ Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL) has
group residing in the eastern part of partnered with Indian Bank to promote adoption of
Meghalaya, in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills of solar rooftop systems in residences.
north-eastern India. ▪ The tie-up aims to facilitate financing solutions
▪ They are the largest community in the state under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli
Yojana scheme for installations up to 3 KW, and for
118. Which app is launched by Haryana's Chief 3-10 KW installations under the regular scheme.
Electoral Officer's office for checking polling center ▪ Residential consumers can avail loans up to ₹2 lakh
queues? at an annual interest rate of 7%, with a nominal
a) Voters' Queue b) Queue Tracker margin money requirement of 10% and collateral-
c) Voters-in-Line d) Voters-in-Queue free financing. The repayment tenure is 10 years.
Ans: d ▪ For installations exceeding 3-10 KW, eligible
applicants can avail loans up to ₹6 lakh with a
Explanation: margin money requirement of 20%. Interest rate
Chief Electoral Officer’s office of Haryana Launches ranges from 8.4% to 10.8% per annum.
‘Voters-In-Queue’ App For Information On Queues At
Polling Centers. The app has been launched with the 121. Who has been appointed as the new head coach
target of achieving at least 75 percent voting in the Lok of the Uganda men's national cricket team?
Sabha elections as compared to the 70 percent voting a) Abhay Sharma b) Rahul Dravid
in the previous Lok Sabha elections. The ‘Voter-In- c) Anil Kumble d) Kapil Dev
Queue’ app will be operational in 30 urban assembly Ans: a
constituencies.
Explanation:
119. Who has been conferred with the Aeronautical ▪ Uganda name Abhay Sharma as Head coach ahead
Society of India's 'Aryabhata award’? of T20 World Cup,
a) Dr. Pavuluri Subba Rao b) Dr. K. Sivan ▪ Uganda has booked its place in the competition for
c) A. S. Kiran Kumar d ) UR Rao the first time and will be among 20 teams at the
Ans: a tournament
▪ Abhay Sharma has previous coaching stints with
Explanation: India A and India Under-19s, as well as the Indian
▪ Ananth Technologies Founder, CEO and women's cricket team and the Delhi Ranji Trophy
Chairman Pavuluri Subba Rao has been team.
conferred with the ‘Aryabhatta Award’
instituted by the Aeronautical Society of India 122. Which bank did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
(ASI). bar from onboarding new customers through its
▪ He was also presented with ASI’s ‘Distinguished online and mobile banking channels and issuing fresh
Fellow’ title. credit cards?
▪ He received the award recognition of Rao’s a) State Bank of India (SBI) b) Kotak Mahindra Bank
“tremendous lifetime contribution to the c) HDFC Bank d) ICICI Bank
promotion of astronautics in India.” Ans: b
▪ A former ISRO scientist, Rao incorporated
Ananth Technologies Limited in 1992 to Explanation:
indigenously design and develop some of the ▪ RBI has barred Kotak Mahindra Bank from
country’s most sophisticated avionics for ISRO onboarding new customers through its online and
and the Defence sector. mobile banking channels and issuing fresh credit
▪ ATL has supplied key components and cards for failing to build IT systems and controls
technologies to 98 satellites and 78 launch commensurate with its growth leading to serious
vehicles for Indian space programmes.
deficiencies and non-compliances with regulatory Technoloy-Guwahati to develop a innovative

requirements. 3D printed dummy ballot unit.
▪ During the subsequent assessments, the bank was ▪ Crafted with the objective of acquainting
found to be significantly non-compliant with the citizens, new voters, and senior citizens, with
Corrective Action Plans issued by the Reserve Bank the intricacies of voting procedures, aims to
for 2022 and 2023 dispel any apprehensions, anxiety or
uncertainties associated with the voting
123. Consider the following statements regarding process.
National Panchayati Raj Day. ▪ By offering a hands-on experience, the dummy
1. The first National Panchayati Raj Day was ballot unit endeavours to foster maximum
celebrated in 2010 voter participation.
2. The day marks the enactment of the Constitution ▪ This initiative marks the first-of-its-kind
(23rd Amendment) Act, 1992. endeavour in India
Which of the above given statement/s is/are NOT
correct? 125. Subrahmanya Dhareshwar, who recently passed
a) Only 1 away, was a renowned figure in which traditional art
b) Only 2 form?
c) Both 1 and 2 a) Bharatanatyam b) Yakshagana
d) None c) Kathakali d) Odissi
Ans: b Ans: b
▪ The first National Panchayati Raj Day was ▪ Yakshagana exponent Subrahmanya Dhareshwar
celebrated in 2010. passed away
▪ The day marks the enactment of the Constitution ▪ He had earned the fame of 'Bhagavata Shrestha' for
(73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 on 24th April, 1993. his scintillating voice
▪ The 73rd Constitutional Amendment added Part ▪ He was known for his experiments in the
IX titled “The Panchayats” to the Constitution. Yakshagana singing.
▪ Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) was ▪ About Yakshagana:
constitutionalized through this Act to build ▪ It is a traditional folk dance-drama that originated
democracy at the grass roots level. in the 16th century in the Karnataka.
▪ The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is organizing a ▪ Yakshagana literally means, “song” of the yaksha
National Colloquium on “Governance at the (demi-gods/spirits).
Grassroots after Three Decades of the 73rd ▪ The mela or troupe consists of two main parts:
Constitutional Amendment” on 24th April, 2024 ▪ Mummela (foreground actors)
▪ The Panchayati Raj system in India is a three- ▪ Himmela (singers and instrumentalists in the
tiered system consisting of: background).
▪ Gram Panchayats (village level), ▪ Yakshagana is performed in open-air theatres.
▪ Panchayat Samitis (block level), and ▪ Historically, men traditionally played all roles, but
▪ Zila Parishads (district level). nowadays women are also involved in Yakshagana
troupes.
124. Which institution collaborated with SVEEP to
develop the innovative 3D printed dummy ballot unit? 126. Who was elected as the chairman of the
a) Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) Athletes'
b) Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay Commission?
c) Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur a) Yogeshwar Dutt b) Sushil Kumar
d) Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati c) Narsingh Pancham Yadav d) Bajrang Punia
Ans: d Ans: c
▪ In a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing ▪ Narsingh Pancham Yadav has been elected
voter awareness and engagement, the Chairman of the Wrestling Federation of India’s
Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral (WFI) Athletes’ Commission
Participation Cell (SVEEP) of Kamrup Election ▪ He is an Arjuna awardee (2012), Asian
District has partnered with Indian Insitute of Championships gold medallist (2010),
Commonwealth Games gold-medallist (2010)
127. Which bank has surpassed Kotak Mahindra Bank 130. Who claimed a gold medal in women's 10m air
to become the fourth largest bank in terms of market rifle at the World Shooting Para Sport tournament in
value? Changwon, Korea?
a) HDFC Bank b) SBI c) ICICI Bank d) Axis Bank A. Mona Aggarwal B. Tejaswini Sawant.
Ans: d C. Sift Kaur Samra. D. Kajal Saini.
Ans: a
Explanation:
▪ Axis Bank overtook Kotak Mahindra Bank to Explanation:
become 4th largest bank in market value ▪ Indian Para-Shooter Mona Aggarwal Claimed A
▪ RBI's recent ban on Kotak Mahindra Bank's Gold Medal At World Shooting Para Sport
facilities caused this. Tournament in Changwon, Korea
▪ Top 3 India's banks in market value terms: ▪ Aggarwal claimed a gold medal in women’s
HDFC bank (1st), SBI (2nd), ICICI bank (3rd). 10m air rifle
▪ Army man Amir Ahmed Bhatt secured a silver
128. Where did scientists from IIT Roorkee unearth in 25m pistol
the fossil vertebrae of one of the largest snake named
Vasuki? 131. Who has been re-appointed as the RBI Deputy
a) Rajasthan b) Madhya Pradesh Governor by the Appointments Committee of the
c) Gujarat d) Maharashtra Cabinet (ACC)?
Ans: c a) Urjit Patel b) Shaktikanta Das
c) T Rabi Sankar d) Raghuram Rajan
Explanation: Ans: c
▪ IIT Roorkee scientists have unearthed Fossil
vertebrae of one of the largest snakes that ever Explanation:
lived, from a lignite mine located in the ▪ RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar Gets One
Panandhro area of the Kutch district in Gujarat Year Tenure Extension
▪ Scientists have named it Vasuki indicus. ▪ from May 3rd this year.
▪ This monster estimated at up to 49 feet (15 ▪ He was appointed as RBI Deputy Governor in
meters) in length – longer than a T. rex – that May 2021 for three years.
prowled the swamps of India around 47 million ▪ Besides the RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, the
years ago. central bank has four Deputy Governors— M.D.
▪ It would have looked like a modern-day large Patra; M Rajeshwar Rao; J Swaminathan and T
python and would not have been venomous. Rabi Sankar.
▪ Scientists have recovered 27 vertebrae from ▪ In January this year, the Centre had extended the
the snake, including a few still in the same tenure of RBI Deputy Governor Michael Patra by
position as they would have been when the another year (with effect from January 15).
limbless reptile was alive.
132. Who has been re-appointed as the Managing
129. Where was the 26th edition of the World Energy Director & Chief Executive Officer of Axis Bank by the
Congress held? bank's board?
a) New York, USA b) Paris, France a) Chanda Kochhar b) Shikha Sharma
c) Rotterdam, Netherlands d) Beijing, China c) Aditya Puri d) Amitabh Chaudhry
Ans: c Ans: d
▪ The 26th World Energy Congress held in ▪ Axis Bank Re-appoints Amitabh Chaudhry as
Rotterdam, Netherlands MD & CEO for Three More Years
▪ Theme- ‘Redesigning Energy for People and ▪ Chaudhry joined Axis Bank as its MD & CEO
Planet,’ w.e.f. January 1, 2019
▪ The World Energy Congress is the world’s ▪ Axis Bank HQ: Mumbai.
longest-established energy event, having ▪ Founded in Ahmedabad in 1993.
shaped the global energy agenda for a century.
▪ The CMD highlighted India’s ambitious goal of 133. What was the focus of the bathymetry study
achieving 500 GW of non-fossil-fuel energy conducted by INCOIS scientists?
capacity by 2030, and to achieving Net Zero a) Studying marine biodiversity in the Bay of Bengal
emissions by 2070
b) Mapping the floor of the Indian Ocean to study • Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
currents Ahmedabad is among the top 25 institutions
c) Analyzing seismic activity along the Pacific Ocean around the globe for business and management
ridge studies with IIM-Bangalore and Calcutta in the
d) Investigating ocean acidification in the North sea top 50.
Ans: b • Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical
Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, grabbed the 24th
Explanation: position globally for dentistry studies
▪ A recent study of the Indian Ocean floor or the • India is the second most represented country in
bathymetry was undertaken by the scientists of Asia for the number of ranked universities (69),
the Indian National Centre for Ocean after mainland China with 101.
Information Services (INCOIS). • India holds the fourth position in the total
▪ Bathymetry - It is the study and mapping of the number of ranked entries (454) after China
depth of water in oceans, rivers, lakes, and (1,041), Japan (510) and South Korea (499).
streams. On bathymetric maps, the lines • There has been a 16% growth in the International
connect points of equal depth. Research Network indicator.
▪ The study ‘Impact of bathymetry on Indian • According to QS, India stands as one of the
Ocean circulation in a nested regional ocean world's most rapidly expanding research centres.
model’ showed that the previously studied From 2017 to 2022, its research output surged by
and used ocean modelling systems had an impressive 54%.
underestimated the observed coastal currents • India is now the world's fourth-largest producer
around India. of research, generating 1.3 million academic
▪ It is not just the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, papers in this period, trailing only behind China's
even the Maldives islands have an influence on 4.5 million, the United States' 4.4 million, and
Indian Ocean currents significantly altering the slightly less than the United Kingdom's 1.4
direction and speed to a greater extent. million
134. Which bank recently became the first private 136. Who is the second Indian Prime Minister to
sector bank to open a branch in Lakshadweep? appear on the cover of Newsweek magazine since
a) State Bank of India b) HDFC Bank Indira Gandhi?
c) ICICI Bank d) Axis Bank a) Atal Bihari Vajpayee b) Rajiv Gandhi
Ans: b c) Manmohan Singh d) Narendra Modi
Ans: d
Explanation:
▪ Private lender HDFC Bank opened a branch at Explanation:
Kavaratti Island in Lakshadweep, making it the • The Prime Minister Narendra Modi becomes
only private sector bank to have a branch in the first PM after Indira Gandhi to feature on
Union Territory. Newsweek cover.
• Former prime minister Indira Gandhi featured
135. Which university topped the rankings in India on the cover of Newsweek's April 1966 issue.
according to Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)?
• Newsweek is the New York-based magazine.
a) Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
b) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
137. Which film will be the first Indian film to compete
c) Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
at the Cannes Film Festival in 30 years?
d) University of Delhi
a) Parasite b) Stars at Noon
Ans: a
c) Neecha Nagar d) All We Imagine As Light
Ans: d
Explanation:
• 69 Indian universities have made it to QS World Explanation:
University Rankings by subject ▪ ‘All We Imagine As Light’ will be first Indian film
• The rankings comprise a record 1,559 institutions to compete at Cannes Film Festival in 30 years,
• Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) is the renowned ▪ Writer-director Payal Kapadia's debut feature
higher education analytics firm based in London All We Imagine as Light becomes first Indian
• JNU has emerged as the India’s highest-ranked film since Shaji N Karun's Swaham (1994) to
university, in 20th spot globally for development compete for Palme d'Or award ("Golden Palm")
studies. for the best film.
▪ Chetan Anand's Neecha Nagar is the only Explanation:

Indian film to have won the Palme d'Or at the ▪ First Ever Hindi Radio Broadcast Starts In
Cannes Film Festival in 1946 Kuwait, Strengthening Ties Between Two
Nations
138. Who is to become the first Indian tourist to ▪ The Indian community with a strength of
venture into space? around 1 million is the largest expatriate
a) Avani Chaturvedi b) Subroto Mukherjee community in Kuwait
c) Gopichand Thotakura d) Lakshman Madhav Katre ▪ India has been a natural trading partner of
Ans: c Kuwait, and until 1961, the Indian rupee was
the legal tender in Kuwait.
Explanation: ▪ The year 2021-22 marked the 60th anniversary
▪ Gopichand Thotakura set to be the first Indian of the establishment of diplomatic relations
space tourist. between the two countries.
▪ Gopichand Thotakura, an entrepreneur and
pilot, has been selected as one of the six crew 142. Which country is set to receive the first batch of
members for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s BrahMos missiles from India?
space company Blue Origin’s New Shepard -25 a) Sri Lanka b) Bangladesh
(NS-25) mission. c) Philippines d) Vietnam
▪ Thotakura is poised to join the esteemed group Ans: c
of 31 people who have surpassed the Karman
line, via the New Shepard program. Explanation:
▪ The Karman line is the internationally ▪ India delivers 1st batch of BrahMos missiles to
recognized boundary of space at the altitude Philippines
of 100 kilometres above Earth’s mean sea ▪ This is the first export order for the supersonic
level. cruise missile, a joint venture between India
▪ Named after Theodore von Kármán (1881– and Russia
1963), a Hungarian American engineer and ▪ The BrahMos battery comprises four mobile
physicist autonomous launchers, each with three
missiles, enabling the command post to fire 12
139. Who has been appointed as the UK’s first woman missiles at a similar number of targets within
High Commissioner to India? 30 seconds.
a) Lindy Cameron b) Anna-Lee Reilly ▪ India has set a defense export target of ₹35,000
c) Mark Pullan d) Zachary R. Stenning crore by 2024-25.
Ans: a ▪ India’s defence exports grew 32.5% last fiscal
and crossed the ₹21,000-crore mark for the
Explanation: first time.
• Lindy Cameron becomes the UK's first female
High Commissioner to India. BrahMos missile
▪ Supersonic cruise missile.
140. Where is Mount Ruang located? ▪ Joint venture between the DRDO of India and
a) Indonesia b) Philippines NPOM of Russia
c) Japan d) Papua New Guinea ▪ Named after the rivers Brahmaputra and
Ans: a Moskva.
▪ The missile is capable of being launched from
Explanation: land, sea, sub-sea and air against surface and
▪ Thousands displaced by ‘Mount Ruang’ eruption in sea-based targets and has been long inducted
Indonesia by the Indian armed forces.
▪ Indonesia, a vast archipelago nation, experiences ▪ The range is 450km and work is on to extend it
frequent seismic and volcanic activity due to its to 600km and beyond.
position on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”. ▪ It operates on the "Fire and Forgets" principle
141. Which Gulf nation recently initiated its first-ever 143. With which institution did Armed Forces Medical
Hindi radio broadcast, Services (AFMS) sign a MoU for research and training
a) Kuwait b) Saudi Arabia focused on addressing health problems faced by
c) United Arab Emirates d) Qatar soldiers in difficult terrains ?
Ans: a a) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
b) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur b. Only 1 and 2

c) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi c. 1,2 and 3
d) Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore d. Only 2 and 3
Ans: c Ans: c
▪ Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) signed a ▪ Noted Hindi film superstars Hema Malini and
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Saira Banu as well as other prominent
collaborative research and training with Indian personalities from the fields of art and culture,
Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on 22 April 2024. will be honoured with the prestigious Pandit
▪ The scope of this MoU includes undertaking Lacchu Maharaj Award.
research and innovation to develop novel medical ▪ The award will be given on 31 August 2024 at a
devices and focus on solving health issues specific ceremony in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
to serving soldiers in varied terrains. ▪ The Lacchu Maharaj Award, Instituted in
memory of the famous kathak exponent
144. Who is the top-ranked Indian chess player in the Lacchu Maharaj, was not given after 2014.
latest FIDE rankings? ▪ Thus, the Pandit Lacchu Maharaj Ballet
a) Viswanathan Anand b) Praggnanandhaa R Foundation has decided to honour 10
c) Gukesh D d) Arjun Erigaisi personalities this year.
Ans: d
Awardee Award for Exponent of
Explanation: Year Dance form
▪ Arjun Erigaisi replaces Viswanathan Anand to
Uma Sharma 2015 Kathak
become India's No. 1 in latest FIDE Rankings
India has a new number 1 in the latest chess Rama 2016 Kathak
rankings. Vaidyanathan
▪ Arjun Erigaisi was the top-ranked Indian and Uma Dogra 2017 Kathak
9th in the world according latest FIDE rankings, Hema Malini 2018 Kathak, Film
Following him is five-time world champion actress
Viswanathan Anand, who is the second ranked Saira Banu 2019 Kathak, Film
Indian on the FIDE list. actress
Sandhaya 2018 Bharatanatyam
145. What is the theme of World Day for Safety and Puricha, Exponent
Health at Work in 2024? Chairman of
a) Mental health awareness at work Sangeet Natak
b) Workplace equality and inclusion Akademi
c) Climate change and safety and health at work Dr. 2021 Kathak
d) Innovation and technology in workplace safety Malabika Mitra
Ans: c Prachi Shah 2022 Kathak, Film
actress
Explanation: Ashim Bandhu 2023 Kathak
▪ In 2003, the International Labour Organization Bhattacharya
(ILO), began to observe World Day on 28 April
in order to stress the prevention of accidents Pandit Rajendra 2024 Kathak
and diseases at work Gangani
▪ Theme - Climate change and safety and health
at work. 147. Who has taken over the presidency of the Indian
Vaccine Manufacturers Association (IVMA) in April
146. Consider the following famous personalities 2024?
names. a ) C. Poonawala b) Krishna Ella
1. Hema Malini, c) Gagan Kang d) Surya Mohapatra
2. Saira Banu Ans: b
3. Pandit Rajendra Gangani
Who among the following will be honored with the Explanation:
Pandit Lacchu Maharaj Award? ▪ The Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association
a. Only 1 and3 (IVMA) has announced that Krishna Ella, co-
founder and executive chairman of Bharat Biotech, ▪ The Government of India claimed possession of the
will be the association’s new president for 2 years island, arguing it was part of the Zamindari of the
from April 2024. Raja of Ramnad (Ramanathapuram); Ceylon
▪ Mr. Ella is taking over the presidency from Adar C. responded that it was owned by the Diocese of
Poonawala (CEO of the Serum Institute of India), Jaffna.
who held the post from 2019 to March 2024. ▪ In 1974, Prime Ministers Indira Gandhi of India
and Sirima R.D. Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka signed
148. Who introduced the Empathic Voice Interface an agreement that recognized Katchatheevu as
(EVI), claimed to be the first conversational AI with part of Sri Lanka's territory.
emotional intelligence? ▪ After remaining low nearly for over 15 years, the
a) Hume b) Amazon c) Google d) Apple Katchatheevu issue got revived in August 1991 with
Ans: a the then Chief Minister Jayalalithaa demanding
retrieval
Explanation:
▪ Hume, a New York-based research lab and 151. When was World Autism Awareness Day
technology company, has introduced Empathic designated by the United Nations General Assembly?
Voice Interface (EVI), the first conversational AI a) 2004 b) 2006 c) 2007 d) 2009
with emotional intelligence. Ans: c
▪ It is an API (Application Programming Interface)
that is powered by its proprietary empathic Explanation:
large language model (eLLM). ▪ It is Designated by United Nations General
▪ This eLLM reportedly understands and Assembly in 2007
emulates tones of voices, and word emphasis ▪ Theme 2024 – Moving from Surviving to
to optimise human-AI conversations. Thriving: Autistic individuals share regional
perspectives
149. What river water will be sent to Sri Lanka for the
consecration ceremony of the Sita Amma temple? 152. In which city is the Param Vir Chakra garden and
a) Ganges b) Yamuna c) Saryu d) Brahmaputra Aikyam exhibition located?
Ans: c a) Tamil Nadu b) Gujarat
c) Kerala d) Maharashtra
Explanation: Ans: a
▪ Sacred water from Saryu river to be sent to Sri
Lanka for ‘Sita Amma’ temple consecration. Explanation:
▪ The Ram Temple Trust and the Ayodhya district ▪ Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi inaugurated
administration have pledged to provide the Param Vir Chakra garden and Aikyam exhibition
holy water on request from those behind the in the Kanchi Mahaswami Vidya Mandir in
construction of the Sita Amma temple. Tambaram
▪ The garden displayed the history with statues
150. Where is Katchatheevu located? of the 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees.
a) Malacca Strait b) Gulf of Aden
c) Strait of Hormuz d) Palk Strait 153. Who is the new President of FICCI Ladies
Ans: d Organisation (FLO)?
a) Joyshree Das Verma b) Priya Sharma
Explanation: c) Nisha Singhania d) Ritu Gupta
▪ Ahead of the Lok Sabha election, a political row has Ans: a
broken out over the barren and uninhabited 1.6
km-long Katchatheevu island, which India Explanation:
recognised as Sri Lankan territory in 1974. ▪ Joyshree Das Verma Becomes New President of
▪ Katchatheevu in the Palk Strait, b/w India and Sri FICCI Ladies Organisation FICCI Ladies
Lanka Organisation (FLO) was established in 1983, as
▪ An area historically used by fisherfolk from both a division of the Federation of Indian Chambers
nations is located about 14 nautical miles off of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) which is the
Rameswaram, India. apex body of industry and commerce in India
▪ Discussions on restricting overfishing started ▪ FLO is the oldest women-led and women-
between the governments of British India and centric business chamber of South East Asia.
British Ceylon in 1921.
155. Who did Indian Oil Corp enter a pact with to form ▪ Vedanta’s BALCO the first Indian Company Certified
a joint venture for manufacturing lithium-ion cells in with ASI Performance Standard Chhattisgarh-based
India? Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), a
a) Tesla b) Panasonic Energy unit of Vedanta Aluminium, has emerged as the
c) LG Chem d) Samsung SDI first Indian company to achieve the Aluminium
Ans: b Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard
V3 Certification
Explanation: ▪ For the manufacture and supply of a wide range of
▪ India’s top refiner Indian Oil Corp entered a pact primary aluminium products at its facility in Korba
with Panasonic Energy to form a joint venture to (Chhattisgarh).
manufacture lithium-ion cells in India ▪ The certification recognizes BALCO’s adherence to
▪ Lithium-ion batteries, which power electric across three sustainability pillars: Environment,
vehicles (EV) and are used to store energy, are Social, and Governance.
expected to play a major role in India’s goal to be a
net zero emitter of greenhouse gases by 2070. 159. What is the 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' rule
▪ The country is expected to see sales of more than enforced by the National Highways Authority of India
10 million EVs a year by 2030, according to an (NHAI)?
annual Economic Survey. a) Each vehicle must have multiple FASTags.
b) Each vehicle can have only one FASTag.
156. Ravi Achan, the legendary cricketer who recently c) FASTags are not required for vehicles.
passed away, belonged to which Indian state? d) FASTags are optional for vehicle owners.
a) Kerala b) Tamil Nadu Ans: b
c) Karnataka d) Maharashtra
Ans: a Explanation:
▪ The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
Explanation: has enforced the 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' rule
▪ Paliath Ravi Achan, 96, the legendary former Kerala since April 1
cricket captain ▪ This directive prohibits the use of a single FASTag
▪ The first Kerala cricketer to register the double of across multiple vehicles or the association of
1,000 runs and 100 wickets. several FASTags with one vehicle.
▪ To facilitate a smooth transition, NHAI extended
157. Who has been appointed as the new President of the compliance deadline to the end of March,
ASSOCHAM? particularly accommodating Paytm FASTag users
a) Armstrong Pame b) Sanjay Nayar who encountered issues.
c) Ashok Khemka d) Hari Chandana Dasari
Ans: b 160. Why did Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa
declare a national disaster?
Explanation: a) Due to political instability
▪ Sanjay Nayar Appointed as New ASSOCHAM b) Due to a health crisis
President , He has replaced Ajay Singh, Co-Founder c) Due to a drought induced by El Nino
of low-cost airline SpiceJet d) Due to a severe flood
▪ Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of Ans: c
India (ASSOCHAM) is the country's oldest apex
chamber. Explanation:
▪ ASSOCHAM works as a conduit between the ▪ Due to the El Nino-induced drought more than 80%
industry and the Government, representing the of country received below normal rainfall
interests of trade and commerce ▪ The country needs $2bn to tackle hunger caused by
low rainfall which has wiped out about half of the
158. Which company's unit, Bharat Aluminium maize crop.
Company Limited (BALCO), achieved the Aluminium ▪ The grain shortage has pushed up food prices and
Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard V3 an estimated 2.7 million people will face hunger.
Certification? ▪ Neighbouring Zambia and Malawi have also
a) Tata Steel b) Hindalco Industries recently declared states of disasters due to
c) Vedanta Aluminium d) Reliance Industries drought.
Ans: c ▪ The lack of rain induced by the El Nino global
Explanation: weather pattern has also affected electricity
production, as Zimbabwe relies on hydroelectric ▪ The projects can include renewable energy, clean
power. transportation and green buildings, among others.
▪ Currency: Zimbabwean dollar
▪ Capital: Harare 163. Who was awarded the Achievement Award for
Creating Social Development and Impact by the
161 Who initiated the Koti Gita Lekhana Yajna Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC) for
initiative at Udupi Matha? the third consecutive year?
a) Sri Sri Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji a) Tata Power b) NHPC Limited
b) Sri Sri Ravi Shankar c) SJVN Limited d) NTPC Limited
c) Sri Chandrasekara Swamiji Ans: c
d) Sachchidananda Swamiji
Ans: a Explanation:
• SJVN Limited (Miniratna compay) has been
Explanation: awarded the Achievement Award for Creating
▪ Koti Gita Lekhana Yajna is an initiative where over 1 Social Development and Impact by the
Crore people from across the Globe are expected Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC)
to write the entire Bhagavad Gita by hand in the for the third consecutive year
language of their choice, over the next two years • The company has also received the CIDC Partners
and offer it at the feet of Lord Sri Krishna at Udupi. in Progress Trophy for its ongoing CSR initiatives.
▪ Sri Sri Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji of Sri Puthige • The company has spent more than Rs 450 crore on
Matha has started this initiative at Udupi Matha. CSR activities such as education and skill
▪ Prime Minister Narendra Modi complimented the development, health and hygiene, and
‘Koti Gita Lekhana Yajna’ infrastructure development.
162. What are Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs)? SJVN

a) Bonds issued by only private corporations for ▪ SJVN Limited, a Mini Ratna- Category-I and
sustainable projects Schedule - ’A’ Central Public Sector Enterprise
b) Bonds issued by the companies, countries and ▪ SJVN Ltd is a hydroelectric power generation
multilateral organisations government to finance company under the administrative control of the
green initiatives Ministry of Power, Government of India
c) Bonds issued by international organizations for water ▪ Incorporated on May 24, 1988 as a joint venture of
conservation the Government of India (GOI) and the
d) Bonds issued only by financial institutions to Government of Himachal Pradesh (GOHP)
promote renewable energy
Ans: b 164. To which period do the coins discovered at the
Phanigiri Buddhist site belong?
Explanation: a) Gupta period b) Mauryan period
▪ The RBI has decided to permit eligible foreign c) Ikshvaku period d) Mughal period
investors in the International Financial Services Ans: c
Centre (IFSC) to also invest in Sovereign Green
Bonds (SgrBs). Explanation:
▪ At present, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) ▪ The Officials of the Department of Archaeology and
registered with SEBI are permitted to invest in Museums have unearthed a coin hoard at the
SGrBs under the different routes available for Phanigiri Buddhist site in Suryapet district,
investment by FPIs in government securities. Telangana.
▪ Based on an announcement in the Union Budget ▪ The team led by N. Sagar, the excavation director
for FY23, the Government of India (GoI) issued found an earthen pot with 3,730 lead coins with
Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) in January 2023. elephant symbol on one side and Ujjain symbol on
the other side.
Sovereign Green Bonds ▪ The coins belong to the Ikshvaku period dated
▪ Green bonds are issued by companies, countries between 3rd century and 4th century Common Era.
and multilateral organisations to exclusively fund
projects that have positive environmental or Ikshvaku period
climate benefits and provide investors with fixed ▪ The dynasty ruled in the eastern Krishna River
income payments. valley of India, from their capital at Vijayapuri
(modern Nagarjunakonda in Andhra Pradesh) Explanation:

during approximately 3rd and 4th centuries CE. ▪ To have a single window to process all the election
▪ The Ikshvakus are also known as the Andhra permission the Election Commission of India
Ikshvakus or Ikshvakus of Vijayapuri launched an application called ‘Suvidha Portal’.
▪ The Ikshvaku kings were Shaivites and performed ▪ It caters to permissions for organising rallies,
Vedic rites, but Buddhism also flourished during opening temporary party offices, door-to-door
their reign. canvassing, video vans, helicopters, obtaining
▪ Several Ikshvaku queens and princes contributed to vehicle permits, and distributing pamphlets.
the construction of the Buddhist monuments at ▪ It is based on first in first out system
present-day Nagarjunakonda.
168. What is the theme of Homeopathy Day in 2024?
165. Who is known as the "Green Judge" due to his a) Homoeopathy: A Healthy Lifestyle
efforts to increase the green cover in Delhi? b) Homoeopathy: Healing for All
a) Justice Amitava Roy b) Justice Deepak Gupta c) Homeoparivar: One Health, One Family
c) Justice Ranjan Gogoi d) Justice Najmi Waziri d) Homoeopathy: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Healing
Ans: d Ans: c
▪ The Delhi High Court recently appointed its former ▪ It is celebrated on 10 April to mark the birth
judge, Justice Najmi Waziri as the head of the anniversary of the founder of Homoeopathy, Dr.
internal departmental committee tasked with Samuel Hahnemann.
protection of forests in the national capital ▪ Homoeopathy first time gained prominence in the
▪ Justice Waziri is known as the "Green Judge" 19th century after extensive pioneering work by
because of orders passed by him to increase the the German physician and chemist Samuel
green cover in the city. Hahnemann (1755-1843).
▪ But its origin date back to the 5th century BC, when
166. On which date is the UN International Day of the 'father of medicine Hippocrates introduced
Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in homoeopathy remedies to his medicine chest.
Rwanda observed? ▪ The theme 2024 is “Homeoparivar: One Health,
a) 7th April b) 15th April c) 1st May d) 30th June One Family.
Ans: a
169. From which country did India receive the recent
Explanation: batch of Igla-S air defence systems?
▪ The UN International Day of Reflection on the 1994 a) United States b) France c) Russia d) China
Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda (7th April) Ans: c
▪ The Qutub Minar was lit up with the colours of the
Rwandan national flag on April 7 in solidarity in Explanation:
remembrance of the 100-day massacre that ▪ Indian Army received 24 Igla-S Man Portable Air
claimed the lives of 8,00,000 people in 1994 in the Defence Systems (MANPADS), which were
Rwanda capital, Kigali. accompanied by 100 missiles.
▪ On this day in 1994, extremists from the Hutu ▪ The rest of these systems will be made in India
ethnic group launched a 100-day killing spree, in through Transfer of Technology (ToT) from Russia.
which members of the Tutsi minority and Hutu ▪ This procurement aims to enhance the Army’s Very
moderates were slaughtered. Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) capabilities,
▪ 1994 Rwanda Genocide (Kwibuka 30) is considered particularly in high mountainous terrain along the
one of the bloodiest massacres of the 20th century. northern border.
▪ Capital: Kigali
▪ President: Paul Kagame Igla-S
▪ Currency: Rwandan franc (RWF) ▪ It is a man-portable air defence system (MANPADS)
developed by Russia.
167. What is the name of the application launched by ▪ It is known in the West as SA-24 Grinch.
the Election Commission of India for processing all ▪ It entered service with the Russian Army in 2004.
election permissions? ▪ It has the capability of bringing down low-flying
a) Election Hub b) Suvidha Portal aircraft.
c) Polling Station App d) Electoral Permit System ▪ It can also identify and neutralise air targets, such
Ans: b as cruise missiles and drones.
▪ It has an effective range upto 6 km. o Protesting against arrests of their 2 leaders
▪ The limiting altitude of effective target destruction (Dr. Satya Pal and Dr. Saiffuddin Kitchlew)
for the "Igla-S" complex is 3.5 km. under Rowlett act 1919
▪ The Rowlatt Act (Black Act) was passed on March
170. Who became the first person to run the entire 10, 1919, authorizing the government to imprison
length of Africa? or confine, without a trial, any person associated
a) John Smith b) Russ Cook with seditious activities.
c) David Johnson d) Emily Brown
Ans: b 173. When is Mahatma Jyotirao Phule's Jayanti
celebrated?
Explanation: a) 14th March b) 11th April
British national Russ Cook Becomes First person to run c) 15th May d) 20th June
the entire length of Africa. Ans: b
171. Which Hollywood veteran will be honored with Explanation:

an honorary Palme d’Or at the 2024 Cannes Film ▪ Born on 11th April, 1827 in present-day
Festival? Maharashtra and belonged to the Mali caste of
a) Steven Spielberg b) George Lucas gardeners and vegetable farmers.
c) Martin Scorsese d) Quentin Tarantino ▪ Major Publications: Tritiya Ratna (1855), Gulamgiri
Ans: b (1873),
▪ Formed Satyashodhak Samaj in 1873
Explanation: ▪ Death: 28th November, 1890.
▪ George Lucas to receive honorary Palme d'Or at
2024 Cannes Film Festival , Hollywood veteran 174. Which version of the Tejas aircraft is the LCA
George Lucas will be felicitated with an honorary Mark 1A?
Palme d’Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. a) Basic version b) Advanced version
▪ Lucas is best known for creating the long-running c) Carrier-capable version d) Trainer version
and smash hit franchises Star Wars and Indiana Ans: b
Jones
▪ The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will be Explanation:
held from May 14 to 25 in Cannes, France ▪ In the largest ever order for indigenous military
hardware placed by the Indian govt, a Rs 65,000
172. Consider the following statements. crore tender has been issued by the Defence
1. April 19 is observed as the Jallianwala Bagh ministry to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Massacre Day. for made-in-India 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets.
2. At the time of the massacre, Michael Dwyer ▪ LCA Mark 1A is the advanced version of Tejas
served as the Lieutenant Governor of Punjab. aircraft.
Which of the above given statement/s is/are NOT ▪ The new fighters will enable the Indian Air Force
correct? (IAF) to replace its aging MiG fleet.
a. Only 1 b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2 d. None Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas
Ans: a ▪ The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme was
started by the Government of India in 1984
Explanation: ▪ It was in 2003 that the Light Combat Aircraft
▪ April 13, 2024 marks 105 years of Jallianwala Bagh programme was named ‘Tejas’ (meaning radiance
Massacre when Brigadier General Reginald Dyer in Sanskrit) by the then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
ordered his 50 Gurkha and Baluchi riflemen troops ▪ The lightest, smallest, and tailless multi-role
to fire at a crowd of more than 20,000 people who supersonic fighter aircraft in its class.
had gathered at Jallianwala Bagh on Baisakhi day ▪ Designed to carry a range of air-to-air, air-to-
▪ Micheal Dwyer was Lieutenant governor of Punjab surface, precision-guided, weapons.
at that time and Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer
was incharge of the Amritsar city, who issued an 175. Who has been awarded the prestigious John
order prohibiting public meetings and assemblies. Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award in 2024?
▪ People gathered peacefully at an enclosure called a) Dr. Gagandeep Kang b) Dr. Sanjay Kalra
the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar for two purpose – c) Dr Naresh Trehan d) Dr IPS Oberoi
o Celebrating Baisakhi and Ans: a
Explanation: Popular festivals in Arunachal Pradesh:

▪ India’s Dr Gagandeep Kang, Director of Global • Siang River Festival
Health at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, • Pangsau Pass Winter Festival
has been selected for 2024 John Dirks Canada • Ziro Festival of Music
Gairdner Global Health Award for her • Solung
achievements in global health research. • Nyokum
▪ It is the most well-recognised global health award. • Losar Festival
• Dree Festival
176. According to the Supreme Court, what is a • Boori Boot
candidate's right regarding privacy in matters • Loku
irrelevant to their candidature? • Sanken
a) Candidates have no right to privacy in any matter.
b) Candidates have the right to privacy only regarding 178. Who has been appointed as the Joint Director of
their medical history. the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?
c) Candidates have the right to privacy regarding a) Anurag Kumar b) Gaurav Kumar Singh
matters irrelevant to their candidature. C) Girish Kumar Mishra d) None of the above
d) Candidates have the right to privacy regarding all Ans: a
personal matters.
Ans: c Explanation:
▪ He is presently posted as IG in the Bureau of Police
Explanation: Research & Development .
▪ The Supreme Court said that candidates contesting ▪ Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
elections need not disclose each and every ▪ Director of CBI – Praveen Sood
moveable property owned by them or their
dependents. 179. Who became the third player to hit 6 sixes in an
▪ However, candidates need to disclose information over during a men's T20I match?
about property that is of substantial value or a) Dipendra Singh Airee b) Yuvraj Singh
reflects a luxurious lifestyle. c) Kieron Pollard d) Kamran Khan
▪ A voter had no absolute right to know about each Ans: a
and every asset of a candidate and that a candidate
had the right to privacy regarding matters Explanation:
irrelevant to his/her candidature. ▪ Nepal's Dipendra Singh Airee became only the third
▪ A Bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Sanjay batter to hit 6 sixes in an over in a men's T20I match
Kumar said a candidate’s choice to retain his after India's Yuvraj Singh and West Indian Kieron
privacy on matters which were of no concern to the Pollard
voters or were irrelevant to his candidature for ▪ In Kamran Khan’s over during Nepal’s match against
public office did not amount to a ‘corrupt practice’ Qatar at the ACC Men’s Premier Cup, in Oman
under Section 123 of the Representation of People
Act, 1951. 180. What is the key feature of Chandrayaan-4?
▪ Such non-disclosure would not amount to a “defect a) It is capable of sustaining human life on the moon
of a substantial nature” under Section 36(4) of the b) It is capable of studying the moon's magnetic field
1951 Act. c) It is capable of collect sample and bring it back to
Earth
177. Which tribe celebrates the Longte festival? d) It is capable of detecting water ice on the moon's
a) Adi b) Apatani c) Nyishi d) Galo surface
Ans: c Ans: c
▪ Nyishi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh celebrates ▪ Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chief S
Longte festival Somnath announced that the upcoming phase of
▪ The Longte is one of the oldest and agriculturally the Chandrayaan project is in progress.
significant festivals of the Nyishi tribe ▪ India's aspiration of landing an astronaut on the
▪ It is a harbinger of a new season after which the moon by 2040.
sowing of seeds begins on cultivated fields. ▪ Chandrayaan-4 is the first step in the direction-to
▪ The largest ethnic group in Arunachal Pradesh is step a craft on the moon and collect sample and
the Nyishis community
bring it back to Earth. It demonstrates the full cycle ▪ In the Supriyo Chakraborty vs. Union Of India Case
of going to the moon and coming back to Earth, 2023, the Special Marriage Act of 1954 was
challenged because it did not permit same-sex
181. Which cricket stadium has become the first BCCI- marriage.
accredited venue to install a hybrid pitch? ▪ The plaintiffs argued that this was against Article 14
a) Eden Gardens of the fundamental rights, which provides for equal
b) Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) protection of law
Stadium
c) Wankhede Stadium 184. Who is set to become the next Prime Minister of
d) Chinnaswamy Stadium Singapore?
Ans: b a) GAN Kim Yong. b) Lawrence Wong
c) NG Eng Hen d) LEE Hsien Loong
Explanation: Ans: b
▪ Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA)
stadium has become the first BCCI-accredited Explanation:
venue to install a state-of-the-art 'hybrid pitch' and ▪ Lawrence Wong will take over as prime minister of
future international and IPL matches will be held on Singapore , Singapore has announced that Deputy
this track. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will take over as
▪ The Netherlands-based 'SISGrass', a part of the SIS the country’s next leader on May 15.
Pitches group of companies, has been roped in for ▪ Wong will succeed Lee Hsien Loong who has held
the first-ever hybrid pitch installation. the top job for 20 years.
▪ This cutting-edge technology will transform the
game by providing a more durable, consistent, and 185. Which Indian state has taken the lead in
high-performing playing surface.“ implementing the Centre's Green Credit Programme
(GCP)?
182. Who is the author of the book 'Just A Mercenary? a) Maharashtra b) Madhya Pradesh
: Notes from My Life and Career'? c) Kerala d) Karnataka
a) Duvvuri Subbarao b) Aravind Adiga Ans: b
c) Chetan Bhagat d) Pamela Allen
Ans: a Explanation:
▪ Madhya Pradesh has taken lead in implementing
Explanation: the Centre's Green Credit Programme (GCP)
▪ A recent book 'Just A Mercenary?: Notes from My ▪ Green Credit Initiative was launched by the Indian
Life and Career’ by Duvvuri Subbarao PM on the side-lines of COP 28 (held in 2023 at
▪ Subbarao was finance secretary (2007-08) before Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates).
becoming the governor of the RBI for 5 years on ▪ It is an initiative within the government's Lifestyle
September 5, 2008, a few days before the breakout for Environment (LiFE) movement.
of the Lehman Brothers crisis. ▪ Under this programme, states are encouraged to
▪ Lehman Brothers crashed into bankruptcy on implement measures that reduce carbon
September 16, making it the biggest corporate emissions, promote renewable energy sources,
failure in history. and enhance green cover.
▪ Madhya Pradesh - the highest 954 hectares of
183. Who is heading the committee set up by the approved degraded forest land for
Government of India on LGBTQ+ communities' plantation/greening exercises followed by
welfare? Telangana (845 hectares), Chhattisgarh (713
a) Rajiv Gauba b) Aditya Kumar Anand hectares), Gujarat (595 hectares) and Assam (454
c) Chandni Singh d) Gawande Pradeep Keshaorao hectares).
Ans: a
186. Which organization played a crucial role in the
Explanation: Surya Tilak Project at Ayodhya?
▪ The government of India has set up a committee on a) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
LGBTQ+ communities' welfare headed by Union b) Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru
Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba. c) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
▪ The committee has been set up by the government d) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
on the suggestion of the Supreme Court in the Ans: b
Supriyo Chakraborty vs Union Of India Case.
Explanation: 188. Consider the following statements regarding the

▪ Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, an Asian U20 Athletics Championships 2024.
Autonomous body under the Department of 1. India clinched 9 golds, 11 silvers and 11 bronze
science and Technology played a crucial role in the medals.
Surya Tilak Project at Ayodhya. 2. The People's Republic of China topped the medals
▪ Sunlight was brought on the forehead of Sri Ram tally.
Lalla at 12 noon on Sri Ram Navami in the Chaitra Which of the above given statement/s is/are NOT
month. correct?
▪ The English calendar date of Sri Ram Navami a) Only 1
festival changes every year as it follows Lunar b) Only 2
Calendar. c) Both 1 and 2
▪ Therefore, the position of the sun on the sky d) None
changes every year on the day of Sri Ram Navami. Ans: a
▪ Detailed calculations show that the English
calendar date of Sri Ram Navami repeats every 19 Explanation:
years. ▪ India clinched 7 golds, 11 silvers and 11 bronze
▪ IIA team led the calculation for identification of the medals to finish second at the Asian U20 Athletics
calendar days of Sri Ram Navami for one cycle of Championships 2024 held in Dubai, the United
19 years followed by its repetition Arab Emirates from April 24 to 27.
▪ As the temple is not fully complete now, this ▪ The People's Republic of China topped the Asian
design, with 4 mirrors and 2 lenses, is executed for U20 Athletics Championships 2024 medal tally with
the Surya Tilak on 17th April 2024. 16 golds, 10 silvers and 3 bronze.
▪ The final design of the Surya Tilak with 4 mirrors
and 4 lenses, will be implemented once the full
temple is constructed
▪ At the site, the implementation of the opto-
mechanical system is done by CSIR-Central Building
Research Institute (CBRI). The device is
manufactured by Optics, Bangalore.
187. What is CDP-SURAKSHA? 189. What are magnetars?

a) A new Health technology a) Highly radioactive elements
b) A platform for disbursement of subsidies to b) Compact stellar remnants known for their strong
horticulture farmers magnetic fields
c) A government initiative for rural development c) Black holes formed from supernova explosions
d) A certification program for horticulture products d) Massive gas giants found in distant galaxies
Ans: b Ans: b
▪ SURAKSHA stands for “System for Unified Resource ▪ Scientists have detected the most distant-known
Allocation, Knowledge, and Secure Horticulture instance of a giant flare from a magnetar, a type of
Assistance.” neutron star with immensely strong magnetic fields
▪ The CDP-SURAKSHA is a new platform to disburse ▪ A neutron star is the collapsed core of a massive
subsidies to horticulture farmers under the Cluster supergiant star.
Development Programme (CDP) ▪ The magnetar is residing in the Messier 82 (M82)
▪ Indian horticulture sector contributes about 33% to galaxy, also known as the “Cigar Galaxy.”
the agriculture Gross Value Added (GVA) making ▪ The flare, a surge of gamma rays, released an
very significant contribution to the Indian amount of energy equivalent to 10,000 years of our
economy. sun’s output in just a tenth of a second.
▪ The total production of horticulture crops has also ▪ Only two confirmed giant flares have been
spiked in recent years. While in 2010-11, it stood at observed in our Milky Way galaxy, in 2004 and 1998
240.53 million tonnes, the number rose to 334.60 ▪ M82 is 12 million light-years from Earth in the
million tonnes in 2020-21. constellation Ursa Major.
▪ A light year is the distance light travels in a year, 5.9
trillion miles (9.5 trillion km).
190. Who edited the book 'India’s Nuclear Titans'? Mexico and Canada, as well as the 2027 Women’s
a) Soumya Awasthi b) Shrabana Barua World Cup.
c) Both a and b d) Arundhati Roy
Ans: c 194. What is the name of the world's first personalized
mRNA cancer vaccine for melanoma?
Explanation: a) MnMelano b) NeoVax009
▪ The book ‘India’s Nuclear Titans’ edited by Soumya c) mRNA-4157 d) ImmunoGene
Awasthi and Shrabana Barua. Ans: c
▪ The book traces the evolution of India into a
nuclear state while analysing the role played by Explanation:
stalwarts like Homi Bhabha, Vikram Sarabhai, ▪ World’s First Personalised mRNA Vaccine for
Abdul Kalam, K Subrahmanyam, among others Melanoma Undergoing Trials to revolutionise skin
cancer treatment by offering a permanent cure.
191. Which of the following organizations launched ▪ Melanoma, the leading cause of skin cancer deaths
the Phi-3-Mini AI model? globally, affects approximately 1,32,000 people
a) Microsoft b) Google c) Meta d) Facebook annually.
Ans: a ▪ The new vaccines called mRNA-4157 (V940) are
Explanation: individually tailored for each patient, instructing
▪ A few days after Meta unveiled its Llama 3 Large their immune system to target cancer cells and
Language Model (LLM), Microsoft unveiled the prevent the disease from recurring.
latest version of its ‘lightweight’ AI model – the Phi-
3-Mini. 195. Who has been appointed as the Brand
▪ Microsoft has described the Phi-3 as a family of Ambassador of SPACE India?
open AI models that are the most capable and cost- a) Sanjana Sanghi b) Deepika Padukone
effective small language models (SLMs) available. c) Ranbir Kapoor d) Shah Rukh Khan
▪ The model can also run on the chips that power Ans: a
regular computer instead of the expensive and
hard to find AI processors Explanation:
▪ SPACE India appointed Sanjana Sanghi as its Brand
192. Who is the author of the book titled "The Ambassador Space Technology and Education Pvt.
Winner's Mindset"? Ltd., also recognized as SPACE India was founded in
a) Shane Warne b) Shane Watson 2001
c) Steve Waugh d) Glenn McGrath ▪ SPACE India is a pioneering institution promoting
Ans: b Astronomy, Space Science & STEM Education.
▪ It is a registered Space Tutor of the Indian Space
Explanation: Research Organization (ISRO)
HarperCollins publishes "The Winner's Mindset," a
book authored by Shane Watson. 196. Who became the first woman of her age, 60, to
One of the finest Australian all-rounder cricketers, win the title of Miss Universe for the province of
Shane Watson, author of this book, tells us in vivid Buenos Aires in 2024?
detail, how by mentally becoming stronger his career a) Alejandra Marisa Rodríguez b) Maria Fernandez
was transformed c) Sofia Martinez d) Isabella Gonzalez
Ans: a
193. Which company signed a four-year global
collaboration deal with FIFA? Explanation:
a) ExxonMobil b) Aramco c) Chevron d) BP ▪ Alejandra Marisa Rodríguez, 60, has won the title
Ans: b of Miss Universe for the province of Buenos Aires
2024
Explanation: ▪ She becomes the first woman of her age to win
▪ Aramco, the Saudi state-owned oil and gas major, such a prestigious beauty pageant.
agreed a four-year global partnership with FIFA, ▪ The Miss Universe organization last year
global soccer’s governing body. announced that it would no longer have age limits
▪ The deal makes Aramco FIFA’s Major Worldwide for pageant contestants
Partner, and gives it sponsorship rights at the 2026
FIFA Men’s World Cup being hosted in the U.S.
197. Where is the Hinglaj Yatra pilgrimage located? Explanation:

a. Pakistan b. China c. Nepal d. Bhutan ▪ China Launches the Shenzhou-18 Mission.
Ans: a ▪ A team of 3 astronauts in Shenzhou-18 spacecraft
(also known as Divine vessel), launched aboard
Explanation: Long March-2F rocket as part of China's Shenzhou-
▪ It is located in Balochistan’s Hingol National Park, 18 mission from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch
Hinglaj Yatra is a three-day pilgrimage and Centre in northwest China.
Pakistan's largest Hindu festival. ▪ It is Heading towards the Tiangong space station in
▪ Hinglaj Mata Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas low earth orbit.
in the Shaktism denomination of Hinduism
▪ More than 1,00,000 Hindus are expected to
participate.
▪ Muslim-majority Pakistan is home to 4.4 million
Hindus, just 2.14% of the population
198. Which company has announced the launch of the

first upgradable ATM machine in India?
a) State Bank of India b) Hitachi Payment Services
c) ICICI Bank d) HDFC Bank
Ans: b
Explanation:
▪ The Hitachi Payment Services Introduces
Upgradable ATMs in India.
▪ These ATMs can be upgraded to a Cash Recycling
Machine (CRM) at any time.
▪ Hitachi Payment Services claims that this is the first
upgradable ATM in India and xthis new-age
solution is designed to support UPI based cash
withdrawal and cash deposit as well.
▪ In September 2023, the company also rolled out
the first-of-its-kind UPI ATM on Android platform
for card-less cash withdrawals.
199. What is the theme for World Heritage Day?

a) Celebrating Cultural Diversity
b) Preserving Our Legacy
c) Discover and Experience Diversity
d) Embracing Our Heritage
Ans: c
Explanation:
▪ World Heritage Day, also known as the
International Day for Monuments and Sites (IDMS),
is observed on 18 April to honor and protect out
cultural legacy.
▪ The theme : ‘Discover and Experience Diversity’.
▪ The International Council for Monuments and Sites
(ICOMOS) created World Heritage Day in 1982.
200. Which country launched the Shenzhou-18

mission, sending a team of three astronauts to the
Tiangong space station in low Earth orbit?
a) China b) United States
c) Russia d) North Korea
Ans: a

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