9th May Flashcards
In May 2024, Dr. Arunish Chawla, Secretary of the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP),
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (MoC&F), launched the Meditech Stackathon 2024 in New
Delhi, Delhi, in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
India’s MedTech industry is projected to grow at 28% annually, reaching _____________by 2030.
USD 50 billion
- India’s MedTech industry is projected to grow at 28% annually, reaching USD 50 billion by
2030. - India ranks 4th in Asia and top 20 globally in the medical devices market.
- Net imports for 2022-23 totaled USD 4.1 billion, with an import coverage ratio of 0.45.
- In January 2024,The World Bank launched a 7-year X_________1. In January 2024,The World Bank launched a 7-year _______ principal-protected Plastic
Waste Reduction-Linked Bond to support the World Bank’s sustainable development activities
globally. - In February 2024, India contributed ________to the
United Nations (UN) Regular Budget (RB) for 2024 and earned its spot in the “Honour Roll of the UN
for 2024”.
4.In March 2024, The Asian Development Bank (ADB) priced a ____ 5-year global bond. The
proceeds of this bond will become part of ADB’s ordinary capital resources.
USD 100 Million
USD 32.895 million (approximately Rs. 273 Crore)
USD 3.5 billion
Which of the following Exercises was recently(in may ‘24) conducted by the Indian Army and
the Indian Air Force (IAF) across multiple locations in Punjab?
Gagan Strike-II
The exercise was reviewed by Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) Manoj Kumar Katiyar, General
Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command.
Which company/regulatory body has recently (in may ‘24)received ISO (the International
Organization for Standardization)/ IEC (the International Electrotechnical Commission)
42001:2023 Certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS)?
`Infosys
This certification is the world’s first international standard on AI management systems
by TUV India (part of TÜV Nord Group), a leading provider of technical quality and safety
services.
Which is the wealthiest city in the world, as per the 2024 World’s Wealthiest Cities Report
published by Henley & Partners in collaboration with New World Wealth?
- New York City, United States of America
- California’s the Bay Area(USA)
- Tokyo
- Singapore
- London
Mumbai(Maharashtra) (24th) and Delhi (37th)
With 11 cities in the Top 50, the USA has emerged as the World’s richest country.
5.In May 2024, The International Organization for Migration(IOM) released the World
Migration Report 2024.
What is the remittance value received by India in 2022?
USD 111 billion
1. India
2. Mexico
3. China
4. Philippines
5. France
Which organisation has recently (in may ‘24) released the report “Recipe for a Livable
Planet: Achieving Net Zero Emissions in the Agrifood System,” which stated that annual
investments should increase to USD 260 billion a year to halve current agrifood emissions by
2030?
World Bank
The top 10 agrifood system emitters includes high-income countries (HIC) -Canada and the
United States of America (USA); middle-income countries – China, Brazil, India, Indonesia, the Russian
Federation, Pakistan, and Argentina; and low-income country (LIC) – the Democratic Republic of
Congo
Which insurance company has recently(in may ‘24) introduced ‘Promise4Growth’, a Unit
Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP)?
Canara HSBC Life Insurance
Name the India’s first Large Language Model (LLM) for the Banking, Financial Services, and
Insurance (BFSI) sector, developed recently (in may ‘24) by Setu in collaboration with Sarvam
A I.
Sesame
._______________ has recently (in may ‘24) signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU)
with International Financial Services Centres Authority(IFSCA) to promote GIFT-IFSC as a
“Global Finance Hub”.
Financial Planning Standards Board(FPSB) India
Which country has recently (in may ‘24) signed a 20-year Agreement with Adani Green
Energy Limited(AGEL) to develop Wind Power Stations?
Sri Lanka
* AGEL will establish wind power stations in Mannar and Poonerin in Sri Lanka
In May 2024, ProPublica won the 2024 ______________ (award) in journalism under the Public
Service category.
Pulitzer Prize
108th Pulitzer Prize (2024) under
the categories such as: Journalism, Books, Drama
and Music, and Special Citations
- ProPublica won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in
Journalism under the ________category. - Hannah Dreier of New York Times won 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Journalism under the
_______category. - David E. Hoffman of the Washington Post won 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Journalism under the
_________category. - Photography Staff of Reuter won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Journalism under the _____.
Public Service
Investigative Reporting
Editorial Writing
Breaking
News Photography
Who has been recently (in may ‘24) elected as the 7th First Minister of Scotland, succeeding
Humza Yousaf?
John Ramsay Swinney
Scotland is a country within the United Kingdom (UK). UK is made up of four constituent states:
England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has recently (in may ‘24) approved the
acquisition of additional shares in Sikkim Urja Limited by __________________.
Greenko Energies Private Limited
___________________ has recently (in may ‘24) announced its first ever partnership with Hockey
India, for the National Women’s Hockey League 2024-2025.
Anandana, The Coca-Cola India Foundation
. World Asthma Day (WAD) is annually observed across the globe on the __________________ to
raise awareness of Asthma, one of the most common chronic non-communicable diseases
(NCD).
First Tuesday of May
* World Asthma Day 2024 was observed on 7th May 2024.
* The annual observance of WAD is led by Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA).
* The theme of WAD 2024 is “Asthma Education Empowers”
* The 1st World Asthma Day was observed by GINA in 1998
Which organisation/force under the Ministry of Defence(MoD) has observed its 75th
Raising Day on 7th May 2024.
Border Roads Organisation
When was World Athletics Day 2024 observed across the globe with the theme “World Mile
Challenge”?
) 7th May
* The theme for World Athletics Day 2024 is “World Mile Challenge”.
Which company has recently (in May’ 24) signed a five-year broadcasting deal with the
International Cricket Council (ICC) for New Zealand market?
Sky Network Television Limited
Which company has recently (in May’ 24) partnered with the Indian Olympic Association
(IOA) to host India House at Paris Olympics 2024?
Reliance Industries Limited
International Organization for Migration(IOM)
About International Organization for Migration(IOM):
Director General: Amy Pope
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Established: 1951
Member states – 175 member states and 8 observers
. Name the country that has recently (in May’ 24) begun a decontamination process to
dismantle its first commercial nuclear reactor.
) South Korea
Scotland
About Scotland
Capital – Edinburgh
Currency – Pound Sterling
Which country has recently (in May’ 24) launched the biggest banknote of 10,000 Peso
worth USD 10?
) Argentina
Which Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) has recently (in May’ 24) collaborated with the
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Driven
Surveillance?
IIT Bhubaneswar
Border Roads Organisation
(BRO)
About Border Roads Organisation (BRO):
Director-General– Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan
Headquarters– New Delhi, Delhi
Motto– Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam (Everything is achievable through hard work)
Which bank/regulatory body has recently (in May’ 24) barred Add-Shop E-Retail Limited
(ASERL), White Organic Agro Limited (WOAL) and 10 other entities from securities markets for
flouting regulatory norms?
Securities and Exchange Board of India
Name the company that has recently (in May’ 24) set to raise a USD 1 billion loan from the
Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank).
REC Limited
Who is the present (as of May ‘24) Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Financial Planning
Standards Board(FPSB) India?
Krishan Mishra
In Which city, did the 5th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) meeting between India and Bhutan
held on May 6th-7th 2024?
Leh, Ladakh
As of May ‘24, Who is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of the
Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited?
Anuj Mathur
