Monthly Current Affairs June 2024 English
Monthly Current Affairs June 2024 English
Monthly Current Affairs June 2024 English
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Sanjaya Kumar Mishra sworn in as President of GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) ............... 26
ECI issues direction for handling and storage of Symbol Loading Units (SLU) in compliance
of Supreme Court Order ....................................................................................................... 26
SMART: Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo system ........................................ 27
India denies alleged assassination plot against Khalistani Leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
.............................................................................................................................................. 27
Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi take over as Chief of the Naval Staff .................................. 28
Polity Current Affairs ...................................................................................................... 29
Voter turnout 57.51% in fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 ....................................... 29
Lok Sabha election: 67.71 % Voter turnout for the fourth phase ........................................ 29
Supreme Court gave temporary bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ..................... 30
Raireshwar Fort, the highest polling booth of Maharashtra in the Baramati constituency 30
International delegation to observes India’s General Election ............................................ 31
Science and Technology Current Affairs ........................................................................... 32
Agnikul Cosmos launched World’s 1st Rocket with fully 3D-Printed Engine ....................... 32
DRDO successfully flight-tested the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from a Su-30 MK-I
platform ................................................................................................................................ 32
TCS and IIT Bombay collaborate to create India’s First Semiconductor Chip Imaging Tool . 33
Sunita Williams, an Indian-origin astronaut, is set to fly into space for the third time ....... 33
Gopi Thotakura became the first Indian space tourist ......................................................... 34
ISRO successfully conducts hot testing of PS4, Additive Manufactured Liquid Engine ....... 34
Sports Current Affairs ..................................................................................................... 35
Indian teenage chess player R. Praggnanandhaa defeated world number one Magnus
Carlsen in the classical format .............................................................................................. 35
IPL 2024 Winner and Awards Summary ............................................................................... 35
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won their third Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy ................ 36
Dipa Karmakar become First Indian Gymnast to win Gold in Asian Gymnastics
Championship....................................................................................................................... 36
Nikhat Zareen and Minakshi won gold medals in boxing at the Elorda Cup 2024 .............. 37
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the Men’s doubles title at the Thailand
Open ..................................................................................................................................... 37
Indian Football Legend Sunil Chhetri announced his retirement ........................................ 37
Manika Batra became first Indian Women to break into top 25 of the world Women’s
singles table tennis rankings. ............................................................................................... 38
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Magnus Carlsen win World Rapid and Blitz Poland Chess Tournament .............................. 38
Aman Sehrawat qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics in the men’s 57kg freestyle category ...... 39
Indian 4x400m relay teams, both men and women, secured spots in the Paris Olympics . 39
Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup from 3 to 20 October in Bangladesh ............................... 39
Indian Women 4×400 Meter Relay Team Qualifies For Paris Olympics 2024 ...................... 40
India T20 World Cup Squad for upcoming T20 World Cup .................................................. 40
Miscellaneous Current Affairs ......................................................................................... 41
Indian mountaineer Satyadeep Gupta became the first person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt.
Lhotse twice in one season .................................................................................................. 41
Major Radhika Sen, awarded the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year for 2023 ....... 41
Purnima Shrestha become first woman to climb Mount Everest three times in 13 days.... 42
Arti, Pink E-Rickshaw driver from Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, won the Amal Clooney
Women’s Empowerment Award 2024 ................................................................................. 42
India’s rank on Travel & Tourism Development Index improved to 39th place, the highest in
South Asia ............................................................................................................................. 43
Kareena Kapoor Khan appointed as National Ambassador for UNICEF India ...................... 43
Current Affairs MCQ Questions: 1 to 31 May 2024 ........................................................... 44
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Art and Culture Current Affairs
Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine As
Light” wins Grand Prix Award at
Cannes Film Festival 2024
Filmmaker Payal Kapadia became the first Indian filmmaker
to win the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film
Festival 2024. Kapadia’s film “All We Imagine as Light” won
the Grand Prix, the second-most prestigious prize after the Palme d’Or, which was awarded to
American director Sean Baker for “Anora”.
1. All We Imagine as Light” was screened is the first Indian film in 30 years, and the first
ever by an Indian female director, to be showcased in the main competition
at Cannes.
2. “All We Imagine as Light” is Kapadia’s first feature film and an Indo-French production,
telling the story of a nurse named Prabha who receives an unexpected gift from her
estranged husband, causing disruption in her life.
3. Other Indian films previously selected for the Cannes competition section include
works by Chetan Anand, V Shantaram, Raj Kapoor, Satyajit Ray, MS Sathyu, and Mrinal
Sen. “Neecha Nagar” is the only Indian film to have won a Palme d’Or.
1. Collaborative Effort: The film is a collaborative project by students from the Film and
Television Institute of India (FTII): Naik (Direction), Suraj Thakur (Cinematography),
Manoj V (Editing), and Abhishek Kadam (Sound).
2. Film Storyline: The short film narrates the story of an elderly woman who steals the
village’s rooster, causing chaos, and leading to her family’s exile due to a prophecy.
3. About La Cinef: La Cinef is a section of the Cannes Film Festival that encourages new
talents and recognizes films from film schools globally.
4. Selection and Competition: Naik’s film was one of 18 shorts selected from 2,263
submissions by 555 film schools worldwide.
Significance: This recognition by UNESCO is a source of pride for India and emphasizes the
importance of preserving diverse narratives and artistic expressions globally.
Literary Impact: These works, authored by Goswami Tulsidas, Pandit Vishnu Sharma, and
Acharya Anandvardhan respectively, have deeply influenced Indian literature and culture,
shaping moral values and artistic expressions.
Timelessness: The timeless nature of these literary masterpieces transcends geographical and
temporal boundaries, leaving a lasting impact on readers and artists worldwide.
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Role of IGNCA: The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts played a crucial role in
securing this recognition during the 10th meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for
Asia and the Pacific in Ulaanbaatar.
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• The Board, chaired by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, decided to increase the
Contingent Risk Buffer (CRB) to 6.50% for FY 2023-24.
• The CRB was previously maintained at 5.50% during 2018-19 to 2021-22 and increased
to 6% in 2022-23.
• The meeting was attended by RBI Deputy Governors Dr. Michael Debabrata Patra, Mr.
M. Rajeshwar Rao, Mr. T. Rabi Sankar, Mr. Swaminathan J., and other Central Board
Directors.
1. As of April 30, 2024, the total value of Rs 2000 banknotes in circulation has significantly
decreased from Rs 3.56 lakh crore on May 19, 2023, to Rs 7961 crore.
2. This decrease indicates that 97.76% of the Rs 2000 banknotes in circulation as of May
19, 2023, have been returned.
3. The withdrawal process was initially announced through a press release dated May
19, 2023, with periodic updates from the RBI.
4. Initially, the facility for deposit and/or exchange of Rs 2000 banknotes was available
at all bank branches until October 7, 2023.
5. Subsequently, the exchange facility has been available at the 19 Issue Offices of the
Reserve Bank (RBI Issue Offices) since May 19, 2023.
6. Starting from October 9, 2023, these offices also started accepting Rs 2000 banknotes
from individuals/entities for deposit into their bank accounts.
7. Additionally, members of the public have been able to send Rs 2000 banknotes
through India Post from any post office within the country to any RBI Issue Office for
credit to their bank accounts.
8. Despite the withdrawal process, Rs 2000 banknotes continue to be legal tender.
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• Monsoon rains provide 70% of India’s annual water supply, vital for farming and
replenishing water sources.
• About half of India’s farmland relies solely on monsoon rains for irrigation.
• Overall monsoon rainfall this year is predicted to be 106% of the long-term average.
• The IMD classifies normal rainfall as 96% to 104% of a 50-year average of 87 cm (35
inches) for the June-September period.
• It was reported the highest temperature reading ever recorded in Delhi and India.
• IMD is currently examining the data and sensors as the Mungeshpur reading is an
outlier compared to other stations.
• IMD has five major climate stations in Safdarjung, Palam, Ayanagar, Ridge, and Lodi
Road, which should be used to determine trends and extremes.
• Minister of Earth Sciences, Kiren Rijiju, stated that the Mungeshpur temperature is not
yet official and is very unlikely, with senior IMD officials asked to verify the report.
Impact Areas:
• West Bengal: Heavy to very heavy rain in South and North 24 Parganas, Purba
Medinipur, Kolkata, Howrah, and Hooghly on May 26-27.
• Odisha: North Odisha will experience impacts on May 26-27.
• Northeast India: Extremely heavy precipitation on May 27-28.
• Specific districts in West Bengal (Paschim Medinipur, Purba Bardhaman, Nadia) to
receive heavy rain on May 26-27.
Alerts and Warnings:
• Red Alert: Coastal districts of South and North 24 Parganas in West Bengal, with wind
speeds of 100-110 km/h on May 26 and 90-100 km/h on May 27, along with extremely
heavy rainfall.
• Orange Alert: Kolkata, Howrah, and Purba Medinipur districts, with wind speeds of
80-90 km/h on May 26 and 70-80 km/h on May 27, with heavy to very heavy rain.
• Yellow Warning: Isolated places in Balasore, Odisha, may receive heavy to very heavy
rainfall (7-20 cm) on May 26.
Kerala has been experiencing sporadic rains recently. These rains have significantly reduced
the temperature in the state.
1. The solar storm was caused by coronal mass ejections (CMEs), expulsions of plasma
and magnetic fields from the Sun.
2. It was upgraded to an ‘extreme’ geomagnetic storm, the first since the ‘Halloween
Storms’ of October 2003.
3. More Coronal Mass Ejections are expected to impact the planet in the upcoming days.
4. Social media was filled with images of auroras from northern Europe to Australia, New
Zealand, and neighboring islands in the Pacific Ocean.
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5. The solar flares originated from a large cluster of sunspots; 17 times wider than Earth.
6. The Sun is nearing the peak of an 11-year cycle, resulting in increased solar activity.
7. Fluctuating magnetic fields during geomagnetic storms can create currents in long
wires, potentially causing power outages and issues in engineering.
8. Spacecraft are vulnerable to high levels of radiation during solar storms, but Earth’s
atmosphere shields the planet.
9. Pigeons and other species with internal biological compasses may be impacted by
geomagnetic storms.
10. The Carrington Event, the most powerful geomagnetic storm in recorded history,
occurred in September 1859.
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1. Birth Anniversary of Gautam Buddha: Buddha Purnima marks the birth of Prince
Siddhartha Gautama, who later became Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.
2. Significance: Celebrated on the Full Moon Day in Vaishakha, it holds religious
importance in Hinduism. Lord Buddha is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
3. Enlightenment: Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree in
Bodh Gaya on this auspicious day.
4. Commemorates Three Major Events: Buddha Purnima commemorates three
significant events in Buddha’s life: his birth, enlightenment, and death (Parinirvana).
5. Pilgrimage Sites: Lumbini in Nepal (where Buddha was born), Bodh Gaya (where he
attained enlightenment), and Khushinagar (where he left his body) are major
pilgrimage sites for Buddha’s followers
• The day promotes support for the CBD, its Protocols, and related action frameworks.
• The theme for Biodiversity Day 2024 is “Be part of the Plan.”
Anti-Terrorism Day is observed to educate people about the negative impact of terrorism and
violence on society and the nation.
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• The day also commemorates Slovenian Anton Janša, born in 20 May, 1734, a pioneer
of beekeeping. Slovenia values beekeeping highly, with a strong beekeeping tradition
and a national motto reflecting this.
• Honeybees are crucial pollinators, essential for over one-third of the world’s food
crops.
• Bees produce honey by collecting nectar from flowers, but their populations are
declining due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change.
• Actions to protect bees include planting bee-friendly gardens, supporting local
beekeepers, reducing pesticide use, and spreading awareness.
World Information Society Day: Established following the World Summit on the
Information Society in November 2005. The UN General Assembly declared May 17 as World
Information Society Day in March 2006, focusing on the importance of ICT and related issues
raised by WSIS.
1. The year 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the first international
football tournament during the 1924 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
2. The resolution was passed unanimously by the 193-member General Assembly.
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Origin:
The modern form of Mother’s Day originated in the United States. Anna Jarvis, inspired by her
mother Ann Reeves Jarvis (a peace activist during the American Civil War), campaigned to
establish Mother’s Day as a recognized holiday.
The first Mother’s Day service took place in 1907 at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in
Grafton, West Virginia.
• The date was chosen because it marks the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the
founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
• Henry Dunant was born on May 8, 1828, in Geneva, Switzerland, and passed away on
October 30, 1910.
• Dunant was also the recipient of the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901.
• The idea for an annual international action to promote peace was introduced after
World War I.
• The proposal for an annual International Red Cross Day was adopted in 1948, with the
first celebration occurring on May 8 of that year.
• The official title of the day evolved over time, becoming “World Red Cross and Red
Crescent Day” in 1984.
• Ministry of New and Renewable Energy organizes ‘Run for Sun’ Marathon in New
Delhi to raise awareness about solar power’s role in mitigating climate change.
• Marathon demonstrates India’s commitment to solar energy and environmental
sustainability.
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• Solar Stops set up in six Indian cities to educate citizens about solar energy through
interactive installations.
• Solart, an All-India Intra-School Solar Art Competition, announced to promote
awareness of solar energy among school students through artistic expressions.
• Theme for this year: “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the
Environmental Crisis.”
• United Nations General Secretary António Guterres emphasizes journalists’ role in
informing the public about environmental and climate emergencies.
• Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993, following UNESCO
General Conference recommendations.
• Marks the anniversary of the Windhoek Declaration, a statement of free press
principles.
Windhoek Declaration?
The Windhoek Declaration is a statement of free press principles that was put together during
a UNESCO seminar on “Promoting an Independent and Pluralistic African Press” in
Windhoek, Namibia, in 1991. It emphasizes the importance of press freedom, independence,
and pluralism as essential components of democratic societies. The declaration calls for the
establishment, maintenance, and fostering of an independent, pluralistic, and free press, both
in print and broadcast media, in countries transitioning to democracy. It serves as a landmark
document advocating for press freedom globally.
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• This will be Sunak’s first time facing the public in a general election as Prime Minister,
after becoming Conservative Party leader in October 2022.
• The upcoming vote is the third since the Brexit referendum in 2016.
• Sunak aims to leverage better economic data to appeal to voters affected by cost-of-
living increases.
• Halving inflation from historic highs above 11.0 percent at the end of 2022 was one of
Sunak’s five key pledges.
• Inflation slowed to a near three-year low at 2.3 percent in March 2024, with Finance
Minister Jeremy Hunt claiming this as proof of the plan’s success.
• Political commentators suggest Sunak might be seeking an electoral boost from the
improved economic outlook, despite trailing in polls to the Labour party.
• Critics argue that the improved economic conditions are more due to global economic
changes than government policy.
• To Lam becomes the third President of Vietnam in less than 18 months, a notable
change in a country known for its political stability.
• As President, To Lam is now the third most powerful figure in Vietnam, following the
Party Chief and Prime Minister.
• To Lam is known as a hardliner, particularly in his dealings with Vietnamese activists,
with numerous dissidents and bloggers jailed during his tenure as the Minister of
Public Security.
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1. The helicopter carrying Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian crashed in
mountainous terrain; all passengers were killed.
2. The crash wreckage was found after an overnight search in blizzard conditions.
3. Raisi’s death was confirmed by Vice President Mohsen Mansouri and state television.
4. Raisi, elected in 2021, was a hardliner and potential successor to Supreme Leader
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
5. Raisi was known for tightening morality laws, cracking down on protests, and engaging
in nuclear talks.
6. Supreme Leader Khamenei assured there would be no disruption to state affairs
following Raisi’s death.
Lee’s resignation marked the end of a family dynasty led by his father Lee Kuan Yew;
Singapore’s charismatic first leader who transformed the colonial trading outpost into a
business-friendly, affluent country during 31 years in office.
Since becoming an independent nation in 1965, Singapore has only had three Prime Ministers,
all from the ruling People’s Action Party.
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• The Indian delegation, led by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, witnessed the
signing of the 10-year contract with Iran’s Minister for Roads and Urban Development,
Mehrdad Bazrpash.
• India Ports Global Ltd (IPGL) will invest approximately $120 million in equipping and
operating the port under the contract.
• Chabahar Port serves as an important transit port for trade with Afghanistan and
Central Asian countries and is a flagship project of India-Iran cooperation.
• India has been involved in developing and upgrading Chabahar Port’s infrastructure to
facilitate trade with landlocked Afghanistan and Central Asian countries.
• Chabahar Port is situated in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan province and provides a shorter
trade route between India, Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia.
• India Ports Global Limited (IPGL) operates the Chabahar Port through its subsidiary,
India Ports Global Chabahar Free Zone (IPGCFZ), since December 2018.
• The vote reflected global support for the Palestinian bid after the U.S. vetoed it in the
Security Council the previous month.
• The resolution passed with 143 votes in favor, 9 against (including the U.S. and Israel),
and 25 abstentions.
• This resolution doesn’t grant full U.N. membership to Palestine but acknowledges its
qualification to join.
• Solar power’s share in global electricity production reaches a record 5.5% in 2023.
• India sees the fourth-largest increase in solar generation (+18 TWh) in 2023, following
China, the United States, and Brazil, accounting for 75% of overall growth.
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• India expands solar generation capacity significantly from ranking ninth in 2015 to
5.8% share in 2023.
• Globally, solar power generation increases sixfold between 2015 and 2023, with India
experiencing a seventeen-fold increase during the same period.
• IEA forecasts solar power to constitute 22% of global electricity generation by 2030.
• COP28 goal to triple global renewables capacity by 2030 could help achieve this
trajectory.
• India aims to triple renewable capacity by 2030, but Ember’s analysis highlights the
need for substantial annual capacity additions to meet this target.
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is also participating in Arabian Travel Mart 2024.
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• Mount Ruang Ruang has a history of eruptions dating back to at least 1808.
• Indonesia situated on the “Pacific Ring of Fire,” an area of high seismic activity.
1. Manele, a former foreign minister, won 31 votes against Opposition leader Matthew
Wales’ 18 votes in the 50-seat parliament.
2. The national election saw Sogavare’s government lose half of its seats, prompting
intense lobbying from both government and opposition parties to win support from
independents.
3. The election outcome was closely watched by China, the U.S., and Australia due to its
potential impact on regional security, especially considering Sogavare’s controversial
security pact with China in 2022.
4. Manele pledged to continue the Solomon Islands’ international policy of being
“friends to all and enemies to none.”
5. Manele’s OUR party won 15 seats, and formed a renewed coalition with two micro
parties to gain a majority in the parliament.
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• His service is extended until 30th June, beyond his normal retirement age of 31st May.
• General Pande was appointed as the Army Chief on 30th April, 2022.
• He was commissioned in December 1982 in the Corps of Engineers (The Bombay
Sappers).
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3. Inauguration: Skill development Secretary Atul Kumar Tiwari inaugurated the event,
highlighting its benefits for both youth and industries.
4. Next Steps: Winners will train with top industry trainers to prepare for the WorldSkills
Competition in Lyon, France, in September.
5. WorldSkills Details: The WorldSkills Competition will feature 1,500 competitors from
over 70 countries.
• Conducted every two years, alternating between India and France, with the previous
edition held in France in November 2021.
• Indian contingent comprises 90 personnel primarily from the Rajput Regiment,
alongside other arms and services, with observers from the Indian Navy and Air Force.
• French contingent includes 90 personnel from the 13th Foreign Legion Half-Brigade
(13th DBLE).
• Focuses on operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain, aiming for high
physical fitness and refining tactical operations.
• Tactical drills encompass various scenarios like responding to terrorist actions,
establishing Joint Command Posts, securing helipads, conducting Special Heliborne
Operations, and employing drones.
• Aims to promote inter-operability, camaraderie, and defense cooperation between
India and France, enhancing bilateral relations.
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4. With over 36,000 cooperative societies, IFFCO undertook the monumental task of
electing RGB members, reflecting the vastness and complexity of its operations.
1. Flight cancellations and delays began on 7 May night and continued into 8 May
morning, leading to grounded flights on both domestic and international routes.
2. Some senior crew members reportedly switched off their mobile phones just before
flight operations, citing health issues, leaving no alternative staff available.
3. Civil Aviation authorities are investigating the issue while Air India Express issued an
apology to affected passengers.
4. Passengers affected by cancellations are offered full refunds or complimentary
rescheduling to another date.
5. The incident underscores operational challenges faced by the airline industry,
following a similar situation with Vistara on April 1, where over 100 flights were
impacted due to pilots calling in sick.
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• Assam recorded the highest turnout at 81.61%, while Maharashtra had the lowest at
53.95%.
• Other states’ turnout percentages: Bihar (58.18%), Chhattisgarh (71.06%), Goa
(75.20%), Gujarat (58.98%), Karnataka (70.41%), Madhya Pradesh (66.05%),
Maharashtra (61.44%), Uttar Pradesh (57.34%), and West Bengal (75.79%).
• Union Territory Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu had a turnout of 69.87%.
• Over 1300 candidates, including about 120 women, contested in this phase.
• In the 2019 elections, BJP won 72 of the 93 seats contested in this phase.
• The elections span seven phases from April 19 to June 1, with counting scheduled for
June 4.
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• Under the new guidelines, SLUs are sealed and stored after completing the symbol
loading process in VVPATs (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails).
• SLUs are to be stored along with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for at least 45
days following the declaration of election results.
• The ECI directs Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) to establish infrastructure to implement
the revised protocols.
• The protocols are applicable to all symbol loading processes in VVPATs from May 1,
2024, onwards.
• SMART system aims to bolster the Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities
beyond conventional ranges.
• The system comprises advanced sub-systems like a two-stage solid propulsion system,
electromechanical actuator system, and precision inertial navigation system.
• It carries an advanced light-weight torpedo as its payload with a parachute-based
release mechanism.
• The missile was launched from a ground mobile launcher, and various mechanisms
like symmetric separation, ejection, and velocity control were validated during the
test.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said said that the
report is “unwarranted and unsubstantiated”. MEA emphasized that there is an ongoing
investigation by the High-Level Committee set up by the Government of India to address
security concerns related to organized criminals, terrorists, and other networks.
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Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is a prominent figure in the Khalistan movement and serves as the
legal advisor and spokesperson for Sikhs for Justice, an organization advocating for a separate
Sikh state. The Indian government has designated Pannun as a terrorist.
1. Admiral Tripathi’s previous roles include serving as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-
Chief of the Western Naval Command.
2. He has a specialization in Communication and Electronic Warfare and has served in
various capacities on frontline warships, including as Signal Communication Officer,
Electronic Warfare Officer, Executive Officer, and Principal Warfare Officer of Guided
Missile Destroyer INS Mumbai.
3. Admiral Tripathi has commanded several Indian naval ships, including Vinash, Kirch,
and Trishul.
4. He is a distinguished recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and the Nausena Medal
for his exceptional devotion to duty.
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• Andhra Pradesh had the highest turnout at 78.25%, while Bihar had 57.06% and
Telangana had 64.93%.
• Jammu and Kashmir had a turnout of 37.98%, Jharkhand 65.31%, and Madhya Pradesh
70.98%.
• Maharashtra recorded 59.64%, Odisha 73.97%, Uttar Pradesh 58.05%, and West
Bengal 78.44%.
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• Seats contested: Andhra Pradesh (25), Telangana (17), Uttar Pradesh (13),
Maharashtra (11), Madhya Pradesh (8), West Bengal (8), Bihar (5), Jharkhand (4),
Odisha (4), and one seat from Jammu and Kashmir.
• Total candidates in the fray: 1,717.
• The Election Commission reported peaceful polling.
• Polling has been completed for State Legislative Assemblies of Arunachal Pradesh,
Sikkim, Andhra Pradesh, and 28 assembly seats of Odisha.
The Enforcement Directorate arrested Kejriwal, a key leader of Aam Admi Party (AAP), on
March 21 in connection with corruption allegations related to Delhi’s liquor policy.
Lok Sabha Election began on April 19 and more than half the total 543 seats were completed
with the third phase on May 7. The Delhi will vote on May 25. Voting concludes on June 1 and
counting is set for June 4.
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• Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar highlights India’s role in global democracy,
emphasizing voluntary registration and voting, with the ECI promoting participation
through awareness programs.
• The scale of India’s electoral process is emphasized, with 970 million eligible voters
and over 15 million polling personnel expected to be involved across 1 million polling
stations.
• Briefings cover various aspects of the Indian General Elections 2024, including
Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT), IT
initiatives, and media and social media’s role.
• Delegates will visit six states to observe polling and preparedness in different
constituencies, with the programme ending on May 9, 2024.
• The delegation, comprises representatives from countries such as Bhutan, Mongolia,
Australia, Madagascar, Fiji, among others, along with participation from organizations
like the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) and media teams from
Bhutan and Israel.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, IAF, and industry on the successful test,
stating it consolidates
DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V Kamat praised the DRDO team’s efforts leading to the
successful test.
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Potential Impact: The quantum diamond microchip imager aims to improve precision in
examining semiconductor chips, reduce chip failures, and enhance the energy efficiency of
electronic devices.
Technological Innovation: The tool will use defects in a diamond’s structure, known as
Nitrogen-Vacancy (NV) centers, to non-invasively and non-destructively map semiconductor
chips, similar to an MRI in hospitals.
1. Spacecraft: She will be piloting Boeing’s Starliner, which is the first crewed spacecraft
for the company.
2. Launch Date: The launch is expected to take place between June 1 and June 5, 2024,
after a previous postponement due to a technical snag.
3. Mission Details: Williams will be part of the Boeing Crew Flight Test to the
International Space Station.
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1. Mission Details: Blue Origin completed its seventh human spaceflight and the 25th
flight for the New Shepard program on 19 May 2024.
2. Crew Members: The six-member crew included Gopi Thotakura, Mason Angel, Sylvain
Chiron, Kenneth L. Hess, Carol Schaller, and former Air Force Captain Ed Dwight.
3. Previous Indian Space Traveler: Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian
citizen to fly to space in 1984.
1. The engine tested was the PS4 engine of the PSLV upper stage, traditionally
manufactured through machining and welding methods.
2. The redesigned engine, using the Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) concept,
was produced in a single-piece using Laser Powder Bed Fusion, eliminating 19 weld
joints and reducing raw material usage and production time significantly.
3. Manufacturing of the engine was carried out by M/s WIPRO 3D, an Indian industry,
and hot testing was conducted at ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri.
4. Prior to hot testing, detailed flow, thermal modeling, structural simulation, and cold
flow characterization were carried out, leading to four successful developmental hot
tests of integrated engine, validating performance parameters.
5. The engine successfully passed the full qualification duration of 665 s during hot
testing, meeting expected performance parameters.
6. Plans are underway to incorporate this Additive Manufactured PS4 engine into the
regular PSLV program.
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Magnus Carlsen of Norway is World Number one. During round three, R. Praggnanandhaa
came out victorious against Magnus Carlsen to take the sole lead in the open section of the six-
player tournament.
At the end of the third round, Praggnanandhaa’s tally is 5.5 out of nine points, while Carlsen
has slipped to the fifth spot.
Prize Money: KKR received Rs. 20 crore as winners, and SRH received Rs. 12.5 crore as
runners-up.
Individual Awards:
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• KKR lost the toss but bowled out SRH for 113 in 18.3 overs, the lowest total in an IPL
final.
• KKR chased down the target of 114 in just 12.3 overs, with 57 balls to spare.
• Top Performers for KKR: Venkatesh Iyer: Unbeaten 52 runs, Rahmanullah Gurbaz: 39
runs
• Key Bowler for KKR: Andre Russell took 3 wickets.
• Player of the Match: Mitchell Starc
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• They defeated the Chinese pair Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi with scores of 21-15, 21-15.
• To reach the final, the Indian duo beat Lu Ming-Che and Tang Kai-Wei of Chinese Taipei
21-11, 21-12.
• This tournament is significant for Satwik and Chirag as they first won it in 2019,
marking their first Superseries or Super 500 level victory.
• The Indian pair is ranked world number three and were the top seeds in this
tournament.
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Sehrawat beat Chongsong Han of Korea 12-2 in the semi-final to secure quota for Paris
Olympic. This is India’s secure sixth quota in wrestling for the 2024 Olympics. All of the
previous five quotas were obtained by the Indian women wrestlers.
1. Ten teams will participate in the tournament, playing a total of 23 matches over 18
days.
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2. The matches will be held at two venues in Bangladesh: the Shere Bangla National
Cricket Stadium in Dhaka and the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet.
3. The opening match of the T20 World Cup will be between South Africa (runners-up of
2023) and England on the first day.
4. On the same day, Bangladesh will face Qualifier 2 in the evening match in Dhaka.
5. India will play New Zealand on 4th October at Sylhet in their first match of the
tournament.
Rohit Sharma will be leading his troops, while Hardik Pandya has been named the vice-captain.
• Rishabh Pant marking his comeback to international cricket and Sanju Samson also
included in the squad.
• India will begin their World Cup campaign against Ireland on June 05 2024 in New
York.
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• He conquered the 8,516-meter-high Mt. Lhotse at noon and then ascended the 8,849-
meter-high Mt. Everest at 12:45 am, midnight.
• This achievement is the first Double Dual Ascent of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse in a
single season.
• Gupta was accompanied by climbing guides Pastemba Sherpa and Nima Ungdi Sherpa.
• He previously summited Mt. Everest on May 21 and Mt. Lhotse on May 22.
• Major Sen, born in 1993 in Himachal Pradesh, joined the army after graduating as a
biotech engineer and pursuing a Master’s degree from IIT Bombay.
• India is the eleventh largest contributor of women peacekeepers to the UN, with 124
currently deployed. Major Sen is the second Indian to receive the award after Major
Suman Gawani in 2019.
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• The award was presented at the Prince’s Trust Awards in London, where Arti met King
Charles III at Buckingham Palace.
• Arti’s work centers on the Pink E-rickshaw initiative in India, offering safe, eco-friendly
transportation for women with battery-powered rickshaws that reduce pollution.
• The award honors young women who have overcome adversity and made a significant
impact on their community.
• Arti’s work in a male-dominated field has improved women’s safety in her community,
and she aims to secure a better future for her daughter.
• Arti traveled to the Buckingham Palace reception in a pink rickshaw, symbolizing
sustainable transport.
• The Prince’s Trust International, founded by King Charles, supports young people in 20
countries.
• Project Lehar, in collaboration with the Prince’s Trust International and the Aga Khan
Foundation, introduced Arti to the Pink E-Rickshaw scheme.
• Arti’s journey from a small village to Buckingham Palace highlights determination,
innovation, and community impact.
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Overall TTDI Score: India’s score is 2.1% below its 2019 level due to global inflationary
supply-side trends, with declines in price competitiveness and air transport and tourist services
infrastructure.
• Kareena Kapoor Khan has been associated with UNICEF India since 2014 as a Celebrity
Advocate, advocating for girls’ education, gender equality, foundational learning,
immunization, and breastfeeding.
• During the COVID-19 pandemic, she emphasized the importance of children’s learning
and safe return to school.
• She has participated in UNICEF’s global campaigns on #EveryChildRights.
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Q.: By when do the southwest monsoon rains typically spread across the whole
country?
A) Mid-June
B) End of June
C) Mid-July
D) End of July
Answer: C) Mid-July
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Q: What is the name of the world’s first rocket with a single-piece 3D printed
engine launched by Agnikul Cosmos on May 30, 2024?
A) Agnibaan
B) Agnibaan SOrTeD
C) Dhanush
D) Atmanirbhar
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Answer: C) Chess
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Ans : b) RudraM-II
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Q: Who was named the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year
for 2023?
A. Major Suman Gawani
B. Major Radhika Sen
C. Major Antonio Guterres
D. Major Ruchira Kamboj
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Q: What did the India Meteorological Department (IMD) clarify about the
temperature reading of 52.9°C in Mungeshpur, Delhi on May 29, 2024?
A. It was officially confirmed
B. It could be due to a sensor error or local factor
C. It was recorded in all major stations
D. It is normal temperature
Ans : B. First person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in one season
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Q: Which player won the Orange Cap for scoring the most runs in IPL 2024?
A) Abhishek Sharma
B) Virat Kohli
C) Travis Head
D) Nitish Kumar Reddy
Q: Who won the Purple Cap for taking the most wickets in IPL 2024?
A) Mitchell Starc
B) Harshal Patel
C) Sunil Narine
D) Jake Fraser-McGurk
Q: Who became the first woman to climb Mount Everest three times in the
same season?
a) Junko Tabei
b) Purnima Shrestha
c) Pasang Lhamu Sherpa
d) Lhakpa Sherpa
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Q: What key aspect does the new WIPO treaty address for the first time?
A. International trade tariffs
B. The interface between intellectual property, genetic resources, and traditional
knowledge
C. Global internet regulations
D. International labor laws
Q: Who became the first Indian to win the Best Actress Award at the 77th
Cannes Film Festival Cannes Film Festival?
A) Priyanka Chopra
B) Deepika Padukone
C) Anasuya Sengupta
D) Alia Bhatt
Answer: C) Anasuya Sengupta
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Q: For which film did Anasuya Sengupta win the Best Actress Award at the 77th
Cannes Film Festival Cannes Film Festival?
A) The Beautiful
B) The Shameless
C) The Fearless
D) The Graceful
Answer: B) The Shameless
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Q: Who became the first Indian filmmaker to win the Grand Prix award at the
Cannes Film Festival?
A) Mira Nair
B) Payal Kapadia
C) Anurag Kashyap
D) Satyajit Ray
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Q: For which film did Payal Kapadia win the Grand Prix award at the Cannes
Film Festival?
A) A Night of Knowing Nothing
B) The Lunchbox
C) All We Imagine as Light
D) Masaan
Answer: C) All We Imagine as Light
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Q: Who became India’s first-ever gymnast to win gold medalist at the Asian
Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on 26 May 2024?
A) Mary Kom
B) PV Sindhu
C) Dipa Karmakar
D) Saina Nehwal
Q: The government approved a one-month extension for the Chief of the Army
Staff up to 30th June 2024. What is the name of this Army Chief?
A) General Bipin Rawat
B) General Manoj Pande
C) General Dalbir Singh Suhag
D) General VK Singh
Q: Which team lifted the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy in 2024?
A) Chennai Super Kings
B) Mumbai Indians
C) Kolkata Knight Riders
D) Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Q: What prestigious award did Arti, Pink E-Rickshaw driver from Uttar Pradesh
win on 22 May 2024?
A) Nobel Peace Prize
B) Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award
C) International Women of Courage Award
D) Global Humanitarian Award
Q: What is the name of the first pre-monsoon cyclone of 2024 in the Bay of
Bengal, make landfall on 26 May 2024?
A) Cyclone Fani
B) Cyclone Amphan
C) Cyclone Yaas
D) Cyclone Remal
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Q.: What is the name of the Indian-origin astronaut set to fly into space for the
third time?
A) Kalpana Chawala
B) Sunita Williams
C) Rakesh Sharma
D) Sunil Gupta
Q.: Which spacecraft will Sunita Williams be piloting for her upcoming mission?
A) SpaceX Dragon
B) Boeing Starliner
C) Orion
D) Soyuz
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Q. What amount did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approve to transfer as
surplus to the Central Government for the accounting year 2023-24?
A. Rs 1.5 Lakh crore
B. Rs 1.85 Lakh crore
C. Rs 2.11 Lakh crore
D. Rs 2.82 Lakh crore
Ans : B. To Lam
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Ans : b) May 21
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Ans : b) May 22
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Q: What is India’s rank on the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism
Development Index 2024, published by World Economic Forum (WEF)?
a) 29th
b) 39th
c) 49th
d) 59th
Ans : b) 39th
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Q: What event led to the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in May 2024?
A) Assassination
B) Heart Attack
C) Helicopter Crash
D) Car Accident
Q: What was the voter turnout for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections on 20
May 2024?
A) 45.32%
B) 57.51%
C) 62.78%
D) 70.25%
Answer: B) 57.51%
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Q: Which state recorded the lowest voter turnout in the fifth phase?
A) Bihar
B) Jharkhand
C) Maharashtra
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: C) Maharashtra
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Q: Who won the Men’s doubles title at the Thailand Open 2024 Badminton
tournament?
A) Lu Ming-Che and Tang Kai-Wei
B) Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi
C) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
D) Lee Yong Dae and Yoo Yeon Seong
Q: Who won the gold medal in the women’s 52 kg category boxing at the
Elorda Cup 2024?
A) Anamika
B) Manisha
C) Minakshi
D) Nikhat Zareen
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Q: Who won the gold medal in the women’s 48 kg category boxing at the
Elorda Cup 2024?
A) Anamika
B) Manisha
C) Minakshi
D) Nikhat Zareen
Ans : C) Minakshi
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Q: Which monsoon normally set in over Kerala towards the end of May / first
week of June every year?
A) North-east monsoon
B) South-west monsoon
C) Winter monsoon
D) Summer monsoon
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Q: When did Sunil Chhetri announce his retirement from international football?
A) After the 2023 AFC Asian Cup
B) After the match against Kuwait on June 6, 2024
C) After the 2024 FIFA World Cup
D) After the match against Pakistan on June 12, 2023
Answer: B) May 17
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Q: What is the next step for the winners of the India Skills 2024 event?
a) They will receive monetary awards and certificates.
b) They will get the opportunity to study abroad.
c) They will train with top industry trainers to prepare for the WorldSkills Competition
in Lyon, France.
d) They will be offered immediate employment in top companies.
Ans : c) They will train with top industry trainers to prepare for the WorldSkills
Competition in Lyon, France.
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Q: Who became the first Indian woman to break into the top 25 of the world
Women’s singles table tennis rankings?
A) Suthirtha Mukherjee
B) Mouma Das
C) Manika Batra
D) Ankita Das
Ans : b) Cannes
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Q: In which city were the 1924 Summer Olympic Games held, where the first
international football tournament with representation from all regions took
place?
a) Berlin
b) Tokyo
c) Paris
d) London
Ans : c) Paris
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Ans : b) UNESCO
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Q: In the 7th edition of the Joint Military Exercise “Shakti” from May 13 to May
26 at Umroi, Meghalaya, which country’s contingent participates alongside the
Indian Army?
a) Russia
b) France
c) United States
d) United Kingdom
Ans : b) France
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Q: Which of the following states had completed polling for its State Legislative
Assembly along with the Lok Sabha election by phase 4?
a) Gujarat
b) Karnataka
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Tamil Nadu
Q: India and Iran signed a long-term contract for operating which port?
a) Chittagong Port
b) Shahid Beheshti Port in Chabahar
c) Port of Colombo
d) Port of Karachi
Q: What new trade route will be opened up by the agreement between India
and Iran regarding the Chabahar port?
a) Between India and China
b) Between South Asia and Central Asia via Iran
c) Between India and Japan
d) Between South Asia and Europe via Iran
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Q: Who is the first Indian male wrestler to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics?
a) KD Jadhav
b) Aman Sehrawat
c) Sushil Kumar
d) Yogeshwar Dutt
Q: In which category did Aman Sehrawat secure a Paris quota for the Olympics?
a) Men’s 65kg freestyle
b) Men’s 57kg freestyle
c) Men’s 74kg freestyle
d) Men’s 86kg freestyle
Q: What caused the powerful solar storm that hit Earth on May 10, 2024?
a) Solar flares
b) Coronal mass ejections (CMEs)
c) Lunar eclipse
d) Solar eclipse
Ans : b) 11 years
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Q: Who won the World Rapid and Blitz Poland chess tournament in May 2024?
a) Wei Yi
b) Arjun Erigaisi
c) R Praggnanandhaa
d) Magnus Carlsen
Q: Which Indian Chess Player defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen in
the Superbet rapid and blitz chess tournament in May 2024?
a) Vishwanath Anand
b) R Praggnanandhaa
c) Arjun Erigaisi
d) D. Gukesh.
Ans : b) R Praggnanandhaa
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Q: Who emerged as the Chairman of IFFCO following the elections in May 2024?
a) Balvir Singh
b) Dileep Sanghani
c) Dr. US Awasthi
d) Jagdeep Singh Nakai
Q: Which liquid rocket engine did ISRO successfully hot test through Additive
Manufacturing (AM) technology on May 9, 2024?
a) PS1 engine
b) PS2 engine
c) PS3 engine
d) PS4 engine
Q: Which of the following shrines are part of the Char Dham Yatra mentioned in
the passage?
a) Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath
b) Rameswaram, Dwarka, Puri, and Kedarnath
c) Tirupati, Vaishno Devi, Shirdi, and Kedarnath
d) Mahabalipuram, Amarnath, Somnath, and Badrinath
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Ans : b) India
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Q: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) partnered with which private company for the
supply of indigenous marine-grade steel?
a) Reliance Industries
b) Tata Steel
c) Jindal Steel & Power (JSP)
d) Bharat Forge Limited
Q: How many Lok Sabha seats does Maharashtra contribute, making it the
second-largest contributor to the lower house of Parliament (Lok Sabha) ?
a) 28
b) 38
c) 48
d) 58
Ans : c) 48
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Q: The senior crew member of which airline go on mass sick leave suddenly on
7 & 8 May 2024, causing disruption of more than 70 flights?
a) Indigo
b) Vistara
c) Air India Express
d) Emirates
Ans : b) 1999
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Q: Which state recorded the highest voter turnout during the 3rd phase of Lok
Sabha elections?
a) Bihar
b) Assam
c) Maharashtra
d) Uttar Pradesh
Ans : b) Assam
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Ans : b) May 8
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Q: Why was May 8 chosen as the date for World Red Cross and Red Crescent
Day?
a) It marks the end of World War I
b) It is the birthday of Henry Dunant
c) It is the anniversary of the International Red Cross
d) It is the anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize
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Q: Which Indian athletes comprised the men’s 4x400m relay team qualifying for
the Paris Olympics?
a) Rupal Chaudhary, M R Poovamma, Jyothika Sri Dandi, and Subha Venkatesan
b) Muhammad Anas Yahiya, Muhammad Ajmal, Arokia Rajiv, and Amoj Jacob
c) Neeraj Chopra, Muhammad Ajmal, Arokia Rajivand Rajesh Ramesh
d) Amoj Jacob, Neeraj Chopra, Muhammad Ajmal and Subha Venkatesan
Ans : b) Muhammad Anas Yahiya, Muhammad Ajmal, Arokia Rajiv, and Amoj Jacob
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Question: Who was appointed as the National Ambassador for UNICEF India in
May 2024?
a) Priyanka Chopra
b) Kareena Kapoor Khan
c) Deepika Padukone
d) Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Ans : b) 23
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Q.: Which of the following athletes was NOT a part of the Indian women’s
4×400 metre relay team that qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024?
a) Rupal Chaudhary
b) M R Poovamma
c) Hima Das
d) Jyothika Sri Dandi
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Q.: When and where is the ninth ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 scheduled
to take place?
a) 3 to 20 October in England
b) 3 to 20 October in Bangladesh
c) 1 to 18 November in Australia
d) 5 to 22 September in India
Q: What does World Press Freedom Day mark the anniversary of?
a) The establishment of the United Nations
b) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
c) The Windhoek Declaration
d) The Birth Anniversary of William Shakespeare
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Question: Who was elected as the new Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands
on May 2, 2024?
a) Manasseh Sogavare
b) Jeremiah Manele
c) Matthew Wales
d) Anthony Albanese
Ans : d) May 1
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Question: As per The Washington Post report, which terrorist was the alleged
target of the assassination plot of Indian Intelligence Agency?
a) Maulana Masood Azhar
b) Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
c) Talwinder Singh
d) gurbachan Singh
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Question: Who is the current chief of RAW (Research and Analysis Wing)?
A) Vikram Yadav
B) Samant Goel
C) Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
D) Ajit Doval
Question: Who has been named as the captain of India’s 15-member squad for
the upcoming T20 World Cup?
a) Virat Kohli
b) Hardik Pandya
c) Rohit Sharma
d) Ravindra Jadeja
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