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1 and 2 May Flashcards

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Which company’s Vizhinjam Port in Kerala has been recently (in May’ 24) approved by the
Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) to operate as India’s 1st Transshipment
Port?

A

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited

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  1. In March 2024, The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) deputed Royal Fleet Auxiliary
    (RFA) ships RFA Argus and RFA Lyme Bay for repairs at P__________.
  2. In October 2023, _____, a global logistics operator, and the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority
    (JNPA) signed a MoU valued at Rs 20,000 crore for the development of Vadhvan port, Maharashtra.
  3. In April 2024, The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) approved a proposal for India Ports Global
    Limited (IPGL) to take over the operations of the ________.
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L&T Shipbuilding’s Kattupalli Shipyard
DP World
Sittwe port

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In May 2024, the United Nations (UN)’s 1st International Conference on Digital Public
Infrastructure (DPI) held under __________ (country’s) Leadership in New York, United States of
America (USA).

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India

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  1. In March 2024, ______ hosted the first-ever Nuclear Energy Summit, Organised by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and _____.
  2. In January 2024, the ____ Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum(WEF), also known as
    “Davos Summit 2024” was held at Swiss Alpine School, Davos in Switzerland from 15th to 19th
    January 2024.
    * The theme of the 2024 summit is “Rebuilding Trust’’.
  3. In January 2024, Union Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
    led the Indian delegation at the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
    * Heads of State and Government Summit held in Speke Resort Convention Center, Munyonyo in
    _________, on 19-20 January 2024.
    * During the summit, Uganda assumed the NAM chairmanship for 2024-2027. Uganda took over
    the leadership from Azerbaijan (2019-2023).
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Brussels, Belgium
54th
Kampala, Uganda

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In May 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the interest rate of __________ on
Floating Rate Savings Bond (FRSB) 2034.

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8%
On 29th April 2024, The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) announced an 8% interest rate on the Floating
Rate Savings Bond(FRSB) 2034.
* This is a variable rate bond as the interest rate will change after every 6 months and has a
maturity time period of 7 years.
* Minimum investment amount for FRSBs is Rs 1000 and there is no limit on maximum amount.

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Which of the following organisations has recently (in May’ 24) raised an investment of USD 5
Million in Seed Funding from PayU to Enhance Cross-border Payments?

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BRISKPE

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  1. In April 2024, PayU partnered with ______ to improve cross border payment experience for Indian
    merchants.
  2. On18th March 2024, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) partnered with Nepal’s
    _______to launch cross-border UPI Transactions between India & Nepal.
A

PayPal
Fonepay Payment Service

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As per the recently(in May’ 24) released report of National Council of Applied Economic
Research’s (NCAER) Monthly Economic Review (MER) for April 2024, it is projected that the
Indian economy will grow faster than _______ in the financial year 2024-2025 (FY25).

A

7%

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  1. On 3rd April 2024, the World Bank projected the Indian Economy to grow at ______ in 2024.
  2. On 1st March 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised India’s growth projection to
    ____ for FY 25.
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7.5%
6.8%

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Which company has recently (in May’ 24) signed an MoU with Nagar Nigam Haridwar to
establish a Waste-to-Green Energy Plant?

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THDCIL – UJVNL Energy Company Limited

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  1. On 19th February 2024, ______& Bharat Petroleum
    Corporation Limited (BPCL) signed a MoU to set up World’s 1st Hydrogen plant within an Airport.
  2. On 9th April 2024, The Department of Science and Technology (DST) signed an agreement with
    Remine India Private Limited to establish a commercial plant for recycling lithium-ion (Li-ion)
    batteries (LIBs) and e-waste using indigenous technology in_______.
  3. On 16th February 2024, _______ signed a MoU with tech partners to set
    up 19 CBG plants across Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
A

Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL)
Sitarganj, Uttarakhand
Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL)

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12
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Name the personality from Asia who has recently (in May’ 24) won the 35th Goldman
Environmental Prize (2024), also known as Green Nobel Prize

A

Alok Shukla
to save the forests of Hasdeo Aranya in Chhattisgarh.

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  1. ______ led a grassroots campaign to preserve the Mar Menor, Europe’s largest saltwater
    lagoon, from collapse.
  2. ______ led a global campaign exposing JBS, the world’s largest meatpacking company) beef links to illegal deforestation in Brazil.
    • halted the Waratah coal mine, safeguarding the 20,000-acre
      Bimblebox Nature Refuge and preventing the release of 1.58 billion tons of Carbon dioxide (CO2). Her
      precedent-setting case, upheld in 2023, allows other Indigenous groups to oppose coal projects by
      connecting climate change to Indigenous rights.
A

Teresa Vicente
Marcel Gomes
Murrawah Maroochy Johnson

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Who has recently (in May’ 24) won the 2024 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Award for Middle
East and North Africa (MENA)region?

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Gina Justus in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
India’s Meena Mishra, was named the winner
of the award from South Asia region.

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In April 2024, _____ an entrepreneur and seasoned pilot from Andhra Pradesh was
selected among 6 crew members for Blue Origin’s New Shepard-25 (NS-25) space tourism mission.

  1. In December 2023 - Indian Researcher Dr ______became the first Indian citizen
    (woman) to operate the rover (Perseverance) on Mars and also the first Indian citizen to collect
    samples from Mars to bring back to Earth.
A

Gopi Thotakura,
Akshata Krishnamurthy

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Who has been recently (in May’ 24) appointed as the Director General (DG) of National
Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) for a period of 3 years?

A

Mohammad Rihan

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17
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  1. In January 2024, The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment
    of Indian Police Service (IPS) officer _______ as the Director General (DG) of
    Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) with effect from the date of joining till 30th November 2025(the date of his
    superannuation).
    He succeeds Rashmi Shukla, who served as the DG of SSB from March 2023 to January 2024.
  2. In February 2024, Justice ______ from Lebanon was elected as the President of the
    International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations(UN), for 3 years
    with effect from 6th February 2024.
    * Nawaf Salam succeeds Judge Joan E Donoghue from the United States of America(USA) who
    served as president of ICJ from 2021 to 2024.
  3. In February 2024, the Central Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) was
    elected CA. _______ as its 72nd President for the term 2024-25.
    * He succeeded CA. Aniket Sunil Talati who served as the president of ICAI for the term 2023-24.
    * ICAI also elected CA. _____ as its Vice President for the term 2024-25.
A

Daljit Singh Chaudhary
Nawaf Salam
Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal
Charanjot Singh Nanda

18
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Who has been recently (in May’ 24) appointed as Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of Jio Financial Services Limited for 3 Years?

A

Hitesh Kumar Sethia

19
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  1. In January 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of _________ as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DCB Bank
    Limited (formerly known as Development Credit Bank) for 3 years with effect from April 29, 2024.
  2. On 5th January 2023, ________, Partner (Energy Infrastructure), Actis, was appointed as the
    Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive officer (CEO) of National Investment and Infrastructure
    Fund Limited (NIIFL), with effect from February 2024.
  3. On November 2023, Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, appointed
    ________as President-Renewables and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director
    (MD) of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, with effect from
    November 1, 2023.
A

Praveen
Achuthan Kutty
Sanjiv Aggarwal
Deepesh Nanda

20
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. According to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s Indian Space Situational
Assessment Report(ISSAR) for 2023 released in May 2024, __________ objects originating from
212 launches and on-orbit break-up events were added to the space object population in 2023.

A

3,143

21
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Which company has recently (in May’ 24) built the Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile
Barge, LSAM 20 (Yard 130)’, 6th Barge of 11 x ACTCM Barge Project of the Indian Navy,
launched in Thane, Maharashtra?

A

) Suryadipta Projects Private Limited

22
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  1. On 26th December 2023, the Indian Navy (IN) commissioned the INS Imphal(Yard 12706), a Stealth
    Guided Missile Destroyer, Designed by warship design bureau and built by __________.
  2. On 2 December 2023, _________launched the first 3 ships of 8 ASWSWC projects
    INS Mahe, INS Malvan and INS Mangrol for the Indian Navy.
  3. On 19th March 2024, - ‘Agray’ and ‘Akshay’, the
    5th and 6th ships of 8 Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow water craft project for the Indian navy
A

Mazagon Dock
Shipbuilders limited
Cochin Shipyard limited
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)

23
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When was the Ayushman Bharat Diwas 2024 observed in India to celebrate the success and
achievements of the Ayushman Bharat scheme?

A

30th April

24
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  1. _____ - November 7 2023- commemorates the birth anniversary of
    Marie Curie.
    * According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Cancer is the second leading cause of
    death worldwide, representing nearly 1 in 6 deaths globally.
  2. ________ - September 25th 2023 - birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya
    * It marks the 107th birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya
  3. ________- March 16 2024 - to raise awareness of the significance and value
    of vaccination.
    * Theme of National Vaccination Day 2024 - ‘Vaccines Work for All’
A

National Cancer Awareness Day
Antyodaya Diwas Day
National Vaccination Day 2024

25
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When was the United Nations (UN)’s International Jazz Day 2024 observed across the globe
to raise awareness of jazz’s cultural significance and its benefits as an educational tool?

A

30th April 2024

26
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  1. ____ - 30th March 2024. It marks the 2nd annual observance of
    International Day of Zero Waste.
    * According to Global waste management Outlook 2024 (GWMO) 2024 - Beyond an age of waste:
    Turning rubbish into a resource, more than a third of the world’s population is living with solid
    waste.
  2. ______ - 20th March 2024.
    * The theme of International Day of Happiness 2024 - ‘Happier Together’
    * According to World Happiness Report (WHR) 2024 - India maintained its rank at _____ (out of
    146 countries) - indicates low level of happiness.
  3. _______ - 24th January 2024
    * The theme of International Day of Education - ‘Learning for Lasting Peace’.
A

International Day of Zero Waste
International Day of Happiness, 126th

International Day of Education

27
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When was the Satellite Technology Day 2024 observed across India?

A

19 April
STD-2024 marks the beginning of the 50th year of the Aryabhata Launch.

28
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Who is the current (as of May’ 24) Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy?

A

Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
About Indian Navy:
Chief of Naval Staff(CNS)- Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
Headquarter- New Delhi, Delhi
Founded: 1950

29
Q

Which state celebrated its 65th State Foundation Day on 1st May 2024?

A

Maharashtra

30
Q

Name the author who was known for the novel, ‘The New York Trilogy’ has recently (in
May’ 24) passed away at 77.

A

Paul Auster

31
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Who has been recently (in May’ 24) appointed as the brand ambassador of Hafele for Indian
operations?

A

Sachin Tendulkar

32
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Where is the headquarters of the Goldman Environmental Foundation located?

A

California, United States of America

33
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  1. In which state ‘Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located?
A

Uttar Pradesh

34
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Who has been recently (in May’ 24) appointed as the new ambassador of the Puma Sports
India Private Limited?

A

Ibrahim Ali Khan Pataudi

35
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National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE)

A

About National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE):
Director - General - Dr. Mohammad Rihan
Headquarters– Gurugram, Haryana
Established in– 2013

36
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Which city has recently (in May’ 24) announced the construction of World’s Largest Airport
Terminal worth USD 35 Billion?

A

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

37
Q

Who is the current (as of May’ 24) Independent and Non-Executive Chairman of Jio
Financial Services Limited(JFSL)?

A

Kundapur Vaman Kamath

38
Q

e Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO)

A

About Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO):
Chairman- Sreedhara Panicker Somanath
Headquarters- Bengaluru, Karnataka
Established in 1969

39
Q

India’s Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections hit a record high of ________ (crore) in
April 2024, growing 12.4 per cent on a year-on-year basis.

A

Rs 2.10 lakh crore

40
Q

Which company has recently (in May’ 24) upgraded to AAA rating by Care Ratings?

A

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zones

41
Q

. Name the Former boxing champion of South Africa who has recently (in May’ 24) passed
away at the age of 57.

A

Dingaan Thobela

42
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. In which state ‘National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located?

A

Madhya Pradesh

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