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 INDEX

Sr. Chapter Name Page No. No. of Questions

No.
1. Who who 5 One Liner
2. Day and Theme 10 23
3. Appointment 16 35
4. Death 25 05
5. Resignation & Retirement 27 02

6. Books and Authors 28 05

7. Brand ambassador 31 02
8. Defense Defense & Military 33 09
Exercises
9. Science and technology 38 15
10. Index and Report 42 08
11. GI tag 47 02
12. Mobile App and Portal 50 12
13. Events and Conferences 56 07
14. Festivals and Fairs 58 06
15. Plan – project 62 11
16. Banking and Economy 65 10
17. National events 68 63
18. International events 83 25
19. Awards and Honors 90 26
20. Sports – Players 100 27
Total Questions 293+

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 1. Who Who
2.
Chief Constitutional post :- Additional Director General, Indian Coast Guard – S. _
Prime Minister – Shri Narendra Damodar Das Modi (15th) Parmesh
President – Smt. Draupadi Murmu (15th) Director , Special Protection Group ( SPG)- Alok Sharma
Vice President – Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar (14th) Director General , Sashastra Seema Bal ( SSB) – Daljit Singh
Chief Justice of India – D.Y. Chandrachur (50 th ) Chaudhary
Chief Election Commissioner – Rajeev Kumar Director General , Central Reserve Police Force ( CRPF) –
Election Commissioner – Gyanesh Kumar & Sukhbir Singh Anees Dayal Singh (Acting)
Sandhu Inspector General , Central Reserve Police Force ( CRPF) –
Comptroller and Auditor General ( CAG) ( 14th) – Girish P.S. Ranipase
Chandra Murmu Director General , Central Industrial Security Force ( CISF)-
Controller General of Accounts ( CGA) – SS Dubey ( 28th ) Neena Singh
Chairman, 22nd Law Commission - Rituraj Awasthi Director General , National Cadet Corps ( NCC) – Lt.
Gurbirpal Singh
Intelligence and investigation organization Director General , Assam Rifles ( AR) – Lieutenant General
and its heads :- Pradeep Chandran Nair
Enforcement Directorate ( ED) – Rahul Naveen Director General , Naval Operations ( DGNO) – Vice Admiral
Director General , National Investigation Agency ( NIA) – AN Pramod
Sadanand Date Commandant , Indian Naval Academy ( INA) – Vineet
Director. Research and Analysis Wing ( RAW) – Ravi Sinha McCarty
Director , Intelligence Bureau ( IB) – Tapan Kumar Deka Director General of Military Operations ( DGMO) – Lt.
Chief Information Commissioner ( CIC) – Rajkumar Manoj Kumar Katiyar
Vishwakarma Director General , Railway Protection Force ( RPF)- Manoj
Director. Central Bureau of Investigation ( CBI) – Praveen Yadava
Sood Indian Railway Board Chairman - Jaya Verma Sinha (First
Chief Vigilance Commissioner ( CVC) – A S Rajeev Lady)
Director General , Border Roads Organization ( BRO) , Lt.J.
Military and Defense Chief :- Raghu Srinivasan
Chief of Army Staff- General Manoj Pandey (29th) Principal Secretary and Advisor :-
Deputy Chief of Army Staff – Lieutenant . J.MV Suchindra
Chairman , PM's Economic Advisory Council ( EAC-PM)-
Kumar
Vivek Debroy
Chief of the Air Staff – Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhary(
Chief Economic Advisor – Dr. V. Ananth Nageswaran
27th )
Joint Secretary , PMO - Meera Mohanty
Deputy Chief of Air Staff – Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
Principal Secretary, PMO – Pramod Kumar Mishra
Chief of Naval Staff- Admiral R Hari Kumar( 25th )
Advisor , Prime Minister- Amit Khare
Deputy Chief of Naval Staff- Tarun Sobti
Private Secretary to Prime Minister – Vivek Kumar
Director General , Indo-Tibetan Border Police ( ITBP) – Rahul
National Security Advisor- Ajit Doval
Rasgotra
Secretary to the President- Rajesh Verma
Director General , Border Security Force ( BSF)- Nitin
Secretary, Vice President Sunil Kumar Gupta
Agarwal
Cabinet Secretary - Rajeev Gauba
Director General , National Security Guard ( NSG)- Daljit
Foreign Secretary- Vinay Mohan Kwatra
Singh Chaudhary
Home Secretary- Ajay Kumar Bhalla
Director General Narcotics Control Bureau ( NCB)- Satya Defense Secretary- Aramne Giridhar
Narayan Prime Finance Secretary- TV Somanathan
Director General , National Disaster Response Force ( NDRF) Secretary , Ministry of Coal- Amrit Lal Meena
– Shri Piyush Anand Revenue Secretary- Sanjay Malhotra
Director General , Indian Coast Guard ( ICG) – Rakesh Pal Commerce Secretary - Sunil Barthwal
(25th)

NITI Aayog

NITI :- National Institution for Transforming India

Established – 1 January 2015 (replaced Planning Commission) Headquarters – New Delhi

Current President – Shri Narendra Modi, Current Vice President – Suman K. berry
Current CEO – BVR Subramaniam
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First Chairman – Shri Narendra Modi First Vice Chairman – Arvind
Panagariya
First CEO – Sindhushree Khullar
 List of Chief Ministers and Governors of all the states of India
State Capital Chief Minister Governor creation or formation
Andhra Pradesh Visakhapatnam Sri Jaganmohan Reddy Rtd. Justice S Abdul Nazeer October 1, 1953
Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar Shri Pema Khandu Lt.Gen.Kaivalya Trivikram Paranaik Feb 20, 1987
Assam Dispur Himanta Biswa Sarma Gulab Chand Kataria Jan 26,1950
Bihar Patnashree Nitish Kumar Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar March 22, 1912
ChhattiSagarh Raipur Vishnu Deo Sai Viswa Bhushan Harichandan November 1, 2000
Goa PanajiShri Pramod Sawant P. Sreedharan Pillai May 30, 1987
Gujarat Gandhinagar Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel Shri Acharya Devvrat May 1, 1960
Haryana Chandigarh Nayab Singh Saini Bandaru Dattatreya November 1, 1966
Himachal Pradesh Shimla Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu Shiv Prasad Shukla January 25, 1971
Jharkhand Ranchi Champai Soren CP Radhakrishnan November 15, 2000
Karnataka Bengaluru Siddaramaiahor Thaawarchand Gehlot November 1, 1956
Kerala Thiruvananthapuram Shri Pinarayi Vijayan Shri Arif Mohammed Khan November 1, 1956
Madhya Pradesh Bhopal Mohan Yadav Mangubhai Chhaganbhai PateL November 1, 1956
Maharashtra Mumbai Eknath Shinde Ramesh Bais May 1, 1960
Manipur ImphalShri N. Biren Singh Anusuiya Uikey January 21, 1972
Meghalaya Shillong Shri Conrad Sangma Phagu Chauhan January 21, 1972
Mizoram Aizawl Lalduhoma Kambhampati Hari Babu February 20, 1987
Nagaland Kohima shree Neiphiu Rio LA Ganesan December 1, 1963
Odisha Bhubaneswar Shri Naveen Patnaik Shri Raghubar Das April 1, 1936
Punjab Chandigarh Bhagwant Man Banwari Lal Purohit November 1, 1966
Rajasthan Jaipur Bhajan Lal Sharma Shri Kalraj Mishra March 30, 1949
Sikkim Gangtok Shri Prem Singh Tamang Laxman Prasad Acharya May 16, 1975
Tamil Nadu Chennai MK Stalin R N Ravi January 26, 1950
Telangana Hyderabad Anumula Revanth Reddy Tamilisai Soundarajan June 2, 2014
Tripura Agartalla Manik Saha Indrasen Reddy January 21, 1972
Uttar Pradesh Lucknow Yogi Adityanath Smt. Anandiben Patel January 24, 1950
Uttarakhand Dehradun and NonSain (summer) Pushkar Singh Dhami Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh November 9, 2000
West Bengal Kolkata Ms. Mamata Banerjee Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose January 26, 1950

Union Territories/Union Territories of India

Union Capital Chief Minister Lieutenant Governor/ Establishment
Territories Administrator
Jammu and Kashmir Srinagar (Summer) Jammu (Cold) --- Shri Manoj Sinha 31st Oct,2019
Ladakh Leh --- Dr. BD Mishra 31st Oct,2019
Andaman and Nicobar Port Blai --- Admiral D.K. Joshi --
Chandigarh Chandigarh -- Banwari Lal Purohit November 1, 1966
Dadar and Nagar Haveli --- Shri Praful Patel 26 January,2020
and Daman and Diu Daman
Delhi New Delhi Shri Arvind Kejriwal Vinay Kumar Saxena --
Lakshadweep Kavaratti -- Shri Praful Patel November 1, 1956
Puducherry Puducherry N. Rengaswamy Tamilisai SaundaRarajan (At. Q)

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 Private Sector Banks and their Heads
MD/CEO Bank Establishment Headquarter
Sandeep Bakshi - ICICI Bank 5 January,1994 Vadodara, Gujarat
Shashidhar Jagadeesan HDFC Bank August, 1994 Mumbai, Maharashtra
Amitabh Chaudhry - Axis Bank 1993 Mumbai, Maharashtra
Shyam Srinivasan - Federal Bank 2 December, 1949 Kochi, Kerala
Sumant Kathpalia - IndusInd Bank 1994 Pune, Maharashtra
V. Vaidyanathan - IDFC Bank October, 2015 Mumbai, Maharashtra
SM Swati - Bharatiya Mahila Bank 19 November,2013 Delhi, India
Chandra Shekhar Ghosh - Bandhan Bank 23 August, 2015 Kolkata
Nandita Bakshi - Bank of West 1874 Greater Los Angeles
N Kamakodi - City Union Bank 1904 Tamil Nadu, India
Baldev Prakash Jammu & Kashmir Bank 1 October, 1938 Jammu and Kashmir, India
Praveen Achuthan kh- Development Credit Bank 1930 Mumbai, Maharashtra
Sharada Kumar - National Housing Bank 9 July, 1988 New Delhi, India
Deepak Gupta -Kotak Mahindra Bank February, 2003 Mumbai, Maharashtra
Shri Saji KV - NABARD 12 July, 1982 Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ramesh Babu - Karur Vysya Bank 1916 Karur, Tamil Nadu
S. Ramann -Chairman, Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) 1990 Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Prashant Kumar - Yes Bank 2004 Mumbai, Maharashtra

Union Ministers and their Ministries

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Minister of AYUSH
of Atomic Energy, Department of Space - Shri Narendra Modi Sarbananda Sonowal
Ministry of Defence Shri Rajnath Singh Minister of Rural Development, and Minister of Panchayati
Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Cooperation - Shri Amit Shah Raj- Giriraj Singh
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways - Nitin Jairam Gadkari Minister of Civil Aviation- Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
Ministry of external affair- Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Minister of Steel- Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
Minister of Education, Minister of Skill Development and Minister of Food Processing Industries- Pashupati Kumar Paras
Entrepreneurship - Dharmendra Pradhan Minister of Power, and Minister of Energy - Raj Kumar Singh
Minister of Commerce and Industry, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, and Minister of
Food and Public Distribution, Minister of Textiles – Piyush Goyal Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri
Minister of Women and Child Development- Smriti Zubin Irani Minister of Culture, Minister of Tourism, Minister of Development
Minister of Tribal Affairs, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers of North Eastern Region - Apoorva Chandra
Welfare- Arjun Munda Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Minister of Youth Affairs
Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment - Virendra Kumar and Sports - Anurag Thakur
Minister of Health and Family Welfare, and Minister of Minister of Law and Justic Arjun Ram Meghwal
Chemicals and Fertilizers- Mansukh Mandaviya
Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and Minister of Culture, Minister of Tourism, and Minister of
Minister of Labour and Employment- Bhupendra Yadav Development of North Eastern Region G. Kishan Reddy
Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises – Minister of Information and Broadcasting, and Minister of
Mahendra Nath Pandey Youth Affairs and Sports- Anurag Thakur
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Minister of Coal, Minister of
Mines - Pralhad Joshi
Minister of Jal Shakti- Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise-Narayan Tatu Rane
Minister of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries -
Parshottam Rupala
Minister of Railways, Minister of Communications, and Minister of
Electronics-Information Technology - Ashwini Vaishnaw

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 Maharatna companies of India
Maharatna Company Establishment Headquarter Director General (CMD)
National Thermal Power Corporation(NTPC) 1975 New Delhi Gurdeep Singh
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) 1956 Dehradun & New Delhi Arun Kumar Singh
Steel Authority of India Ltd.(SAIL) 1954 New Delhi Amrendu Prakash
Gas Authority of India Ltd. (GAIL) 1984 New Delhi Sandeep Kumar Gupta
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.(IOCL) 1959 New Delhi Shrikant Madhav Vaidya
Coal India Ltd. (CIL) 1975 Kolkata Polavarapu Mallikharjuna Prasad
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) 1956 New Delhi K S Murthy
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.(BPCL) 1976 Mumbai G. Krishnakumar
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited(HPCL) 1952 Mumbai Pushp Kumar Joshi
Power Grid Corporation of India(PGCIL) 1989 Gurugram Ravindra kumar tyagi
Power Finance Corporation Ltd.(PFCL) 1986 New Delhi Parminder Chopra
Rural Electrification Limited(RECL) 1969 New Delhi Vivek Kumar Devangan
Oil India Limited (OIL) 1959 Noida Ranjit Rath

Major International Organization

Institutions/organizations Establishment headquarter President / General Member

Secretary Number
United Nations(UNO) 1945 NewYork (US) Atonio Guterres 193
Commonwealth 1931 London(UK) Baroness Scotland Of Sthal 56
World Bank 1945 Washington DC Ajay Banga 189
International Monetary Fund (IMF) 1945 Washington DC Kristalina Jarjiva 190
INTERPOL 1923 Lyons (France) Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi's 195
SAARC 1985 Kathmandu (Nepal) Esala Ruwan Veerakun 08
International Labour Organization (ILO) 1919 Geneva Gilbert Hangbo 187
NATO 1949 Brussels (Belgium) Jens Stoltenberg 30
World Health Organization(WHO) 1948 Geneva (Switzerland) Tedros Adernom 194
Ghaibreyesus
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) 1945 Rome (Italy) Kyu Dongyu 194
BRICS 2006 Shanghai, China --- 5
OPEC 1960 Vienna, Austria Hashem al-Gage 13
UNESCO 1945 Paris, France Andre Anzoulay 193
United Nations Children's Fund(UNICEF) 1946 NewYork Katherine Russell 191
United Nations Development Programme-UNDP 1965 NewYork Haoliang Xu 177
Asian Development Bank (ADB) 1966 Manila , Philliphines Masatsugahu Asakawa 68
European Union(EU) 1958 Brussels (Belgium) Ursula von der Lean 27
World Trade Organization(WTO) 1995 Geneva Ngoji Okonjo Ivyella 164
International Criminal Court 2002 Hague ,Netherlands Joanne Donog 124
G-15 1989 Geneva 18
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) 2001 Beijing, China Zhang Ming 9
New Development Bank (NDB) 2014 Shanghai, China Dilma Rousseff 9
United Nations Human Rights Council(UNHRC) 2006 Geneva Federico Villegos 47

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 High Courts of States and their Judges :-
High Court Jurisdiction judge
Allahabad High Court Uttar Pradesh Arun Bhansali
Andhra Pradesh High Court Andhra Pradesh Dhiraj Singh Thakur
Bombay High Court Goa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Maharashtra Devendra Kumar Upadhaya
Calcutta High Court Andaman& Nicobar, West Bengal, Calcutta T. S. Sivagnanam
Chhattisgarh High Court Chhattisgarh Ramesh Sinha
Delhi High Court National Capital Territory of Delhi Manmohan (Act)
Guwahati High Court Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland Vijay Bishnoi
Gujarat High Court Gujarat Sunita Agrawal
Himachal Pradesh High Court Himachal Pradesh M. S. Ramachandra Rao
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh N. Kotiswar Singh
Jharkhand High Court Jharkhand Shree Chandrashekhar (Acting)
Karnataka High Court Karnataka Nilay Vipinchandra Anjaria
Kerala High Court Kerala, Lakshadweep Ernakulam Ashish Jitendra Desai
Madhya Pradesh High Court Madhya Pradesh Ravi Malimath
Madras High Court Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Sanjay V. Gangapurwala
Manipur High Court Manipur Siddharth Mridul
Meghalaya High Court Meghalaya S. Vaidyanathan
Odisha High Court Odissa Chakradhari Sharan Singh
Patna High Court Patna K. Vinod Chandran
Punjab & Haryana High Court Haryana, Punjab Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia (Acting)
Rajasthan High Court Rajasthan Manindra Mohan Shrivastava
Sikkim High Court Sikkim Biswanath Somaddar
Telangana High Court Telangana Alok Aradhe
Tripura High Court Agartala Aparesh Kumar Singh
Uttarakhand High Court Uttarakhand Ritu Bahri

GOVERNMENT BANKS ESTABLISH HEADQUARTER MD/CEO

1 SBI 1 July 1955 Mumbai Dinesh Kumar Khara
2 PNB 19 May, 1894 New Delhi Atul Kumar Goel
3 BOB 20 July, 1908 Vadodara Debadutt Chand
4 Canara Bank 1906 Bagalore K. Satyanarayana Raju
5 UBI 11 Nov, 1919 Mumbai A. Manimekhalai
6 BOI 7 September, 1906 Mumbai Rajneesh Karnataka
7 Indian Bank 15 August, 1907 Chennai Shanti Lal Jain
8 Central bank of India 21 December 1911 Mumbai Matam Venkata Rao
9 Indian Overseas bank 10 February, 1937 Chennai Ajay kr. Srivastava
10 UCO Bank 6 January, 1943 Kolkata Ashwini Kumar
11 Bank Of Maharashtra 1935 Pune Nidhu Saxena
12 Punjab & Sind Bank 24 June, 1908 New Delhi Swarup Kumar Saha

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 2. Days & Theme

Date Day Theme/Explanation

1 March Zero Discrimination Day Theme :- Protecting everyone's health, protecting everyone's
rights
3 March World Wildlife Day Theme:- Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital
Innovation in Wildlife Conservation
4 March National Safety Day Theme :- Focus on Safety Leadership for ESG Excellence
7 March Jan Aushadhi Day
8 March International Women's Day Theme 2024 - Inspire Inclusion
10 March International Women's Judge Beginning-2022 से
Day
13 March No Smoking Day Theme - Protecting children from tobacco industry
interference.
14 March International Mathematics Day Theme - Playing With Math
14 March World Kidney Day Theme - Kidney Health For All
15 March World Consumer Rights Day beginning – 1983
16 March National Immunization Day India was declared polio-free in 2014.
20 March International Day of Happiness Theme - Reconnecting for Happiness Building Resilient
Communities
20 March World Sparrow Day Theme - I Love Sparrow
20 March United Nations French The United Nations introduced Language Day in 2010 to
Language Day commemorate its 6 official languages.
21 March International Day for the Theme :- A decade of recognition, justice and development:
Elimination of Racial implementation of the International Decade for People of
Discrimination African Descent
21 March World Forestry Day Theme - 'Forests and innovation: New solutions for a better
world'
22 March World Water Day Theme - Leveraging Water for Peace
23 March Martyrs Day On this day in 1931, the brave sons of India, Shaheed Bhagat
Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru were hanged laughing.
24 March World Tuberculosis Day Theme :- Yes! We can end TB

30 March National Doctor's Day The first Doctor's Day in the United States was celebrated on
March 30, 1933
30 March International Zero Waste Day On December 14, 2022, the United Nations General
Assembly passed a resolution to observe the International
Zero Waste Day on March 30 every year.

Qs 1. When was 'Zero Discrimination Day' (D). 3 March

celebrated recently? Ans(B). 1 March
(A). 29 February ➢ Zero Discrimination Day – 1 March
(B). 1 March
(C). 2 March

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➢ Objective – To ensure the right of all people (A). Aspirations to Inclusion
to equality, inclusion and protection without (B). Inspire to Expire
any discrimination in their laws and policies (C). Inspire Inclusion
➢ Theme :- Protecting everyone's health, (D). Impress to Express
protecting everyone's rights Ans(C). Inspire Inclusion
➢ Zero Discrimination Day was first observed on ➢ International Women's Day - 8 March
1 March 2014.Qs 2. When was 'World Wildlife ➢ This day is celebrated all over the world to
Day' celebrated recently? recognize and value the contribution of
(A). 1 March women to respect women.
(B). 2 March ➢ This day is celebrated to recognize and value
(C). 3 March the contribution of women to honor women
(D). 4 March around the world.
Ans(C). 3 March ➢ Theme 2024 - Inspire Inclusion
➢ World Wildlife Day – 3 March ➢ Beginning – 1911
➢ Every year March 3 is celebrated as Wildlife Qs 6. When was 'Jan Aushadhi Diwas'
Day to spread awareness about the extinct celebrated recently?
plant and wild animal species around the (A). 6 March (B). 7 March
world. (C). 8 March (D). 9 March
➢ Start – 3 March 2014 Ans(B). 7 March
➢ Theme:- Connecting People and Planet: ➢ Jan Aushadhi Day: 7 March
Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife ➢ India celebrates Jan Aushadhi Diwas on 7
Conservation March every year since 2019.
Qs 3. When was 'National Security Day' ➢ The day is dedicated to raising awareness
celebrated recently? about generic medicines and how they can
(A). 3 March (B). 4 March benefit millions of people across the country.
(C). 5 March (D). 6 March ➢ India's pharmaceutical industry is the third
Ans(B). 4 March largest in the world in terms of quantity and
➢ National Security Day – 4 March the thirteenth largest in terms of value.
➢ The objective is to spread awareness about Qs 6. When was 'International Women Judges
safety in various areas and reduce accidents. Day' celebrated recently?
➢ Many programs are organized on this day and (A). 9 March
people are made aware to stay safe. (B). 10 March
➢ Theme :- Focus on Safety Leadership for (C). 11 March
ESG Excellence (D). 12 March
➢ Beginning – 1971 Ans(B). 10 March
Qs 4. What is the theme of International ➢ International Women Judges Day- 10
Women's Day 2024? March

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➢ The day is dedicated to recognizing the Qs 9. When was 'World Consumer Rights
contribution of women judges worldwide Day' celebrated recently?
and to promote women's participation in (A). 14 March
decision-making to achieve equality and (B). 15 March
democracy. (C). 16 March
➢ beginning - 2022 से (D). 17 March
Qs 7. When was 'No Smoking Day' celebrated Ans(B). 15 March
recently? ➢ World Consumer Rights Day: 15 March
(A). 12 March ➢ World Consumer Rights Day was inspired by
(B). 13 March President John F. Kennedy who sent a
(C). 14 March special message to the US Congress on 15th
(D). 15 March March 1962, in which he formally addressed
Ans(B). 13 March the issue of consumer rights.
➢ No Smoking Day 2024 - 13 March ➢ Beginning – 1983
➢ No Smoking Day is observed on the second The day serves as a platform to raise
Wednesday of March every year. awareness of the rights of all consumers and
➢ This day is celebrated to tell people about the protect them from exploitation.
ill effects of smoking and to motivate people Qs 10. When was 'World Kidney Day'
to quit smoking. celebrated recently?
➢ Theme - Protecting children from tobacco (A). 13 March
industry interference. (B). 14 March
Qs 8. When was 'World Mathematics Day' (C). 15 March
celebrated recently? (D). 16 March
(A). 13 March Ans(B). 14 March
(B). 14 March ➢ World Kidney day) 2023 - 14 March
(C). 15 March ➢ World Kidney Day is celebrated every year on
(D). 16 March the second Thursday of March.
Ans(B). 14 March ➢ World Kidney Day aims to raise awareness
➢ International Mathematics Day) - 14 about the importance of our kidneys to our
March overall health and to reduce the frequency and
➢ International Mathematics Day or World impact of kidney disease and its associated
Mathematics Day is also known as World Pie health problems around the world.
Day. ➢ Theme - Kidney Health For All
➢ Theme - Playing With Math. ➢ Beginning – 2006
➢ It was adopted by the 40th session of the ➢ By whom – International Society of
General Conference of the UNESCO in Nephrology and International Federation of
November 2019. Kidney Foundations

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Qs 11. When was 'National Vaccination Day' (A). 19 March (B). 20 March
celebrated recently? (C). 21 March (D). 22 March
(A). 15 March Ans(B). 20 March
(B). 16 March ➢ World Sparrow Day: 20 March
(C). 17 March ➢ World Sparrow Day is celebrated every year on
(D). 18 March 20 March to increase awareness among
Ans(B). 16 March people about the conservation of sparrows.
➢ National Vaccination Day - 16 March ➢ Theme - I Love Sparrow
It is also called Immunization Day. ➢ Started in 2010 by Nature Forever Society of
➢ This day is also an occasion to express India
gratitude for the hard work of doctors and ➢ The number of different species of sparrows
frontline health care workers engaged in around the world is more than 60.
vaccination. Qs 14. When is 'United Nations French
➢ On March 16, 1995, the first dose of oral Language Day' celebrated every year?
polio vaccine was administered in the country (A). 18 March (B). 18 April
and on the same day, the 'Pulse Polio (C). 20 March (D). 20 April
Campaign' was launched by the government Ans(C). 20 March
to make India polio-free. ➢ United Nations French Language Day - 20
➢ India was declared polio-free in 2014. March
Qs 12. When is International Day of Happiness ➢ It is one of the six official languages celebrated
or World Happiness Day celebrated? each year by the United Nations.
(A). 20 March (B). 21 March ➢ The United Nations introduced Language
(C). 22 March (D). 23 March Day in 2010 to commemorate its 6 official
Ans(A). 20 March languages.
➢ International Day of Happiness – 20 ➢ UNO's 6 official languages - English,
March French, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese.
➢ The basic message of International Happiness Qs 15. Which of the following days was
Day is the same and that is to promote global recently celebrated on 21st March?
well-being, inspire acts of kindness and (A). International Day for the Elimination of
compassion. Racial Discrimination
➢ Theme - Reconnecting for Happiness (B). World Forest Day
Building Resilient Communities (C). Both of the above
➢ Beginning – 2013 (UNGA declaration – in (D). World Sparrow Day
2012) Ans. International Day for the Elimination of
➢ Note:- India was ranked 126th in the World Racial Discrimination & World Forest Day
Happiness Index 2023.Qs 13. When was ➢ International Day for the Elimination of
'World Sparrow Day' celebrated recently? Racial Discrimination – 21 March

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➢ Theme :- A decade of recognition, justice and ➢ Objective - To encourage new writers to
development: implementation of the write, read, publish and teach poetry in the
International Decade for People of African world.
Descent ➢ In 1999, UNESCO's 30th session in Paris
➢ This date marks the day when police in decided that March 21 of every year would be
Sharpsville, South Africa, opened fire on a celebrated as World Poetry Day.
peaceful demonstration against apartheid ➢ World Down Syndrome Day - 21 March
"pass laws" and killed 69 people in 1960. Down syndrome is a genetic disease about
➢ International Forest Day (World Forestry which it is celebrated to spread awareness.
Day) – 21 March ➢ Children with Down syndrome are different
➢ Objective – To increase awareness about the from ordinary children.
importance of all types of forests ➢ Every year about three thousand to five
➢ Theme - 'Forests and innovation: New thousand children in the world are born with
solutions for a better world' this Down syndrome disease.
Qs 16. With which theme was 'World Water Qs 18. Martyr's Day is celebrated every year
Day' celebrated recently on 22 March? on 23rd March on the death anniversary of
(A). Leveraging water for Peace which of the following freedom fighters?
(B). Leveraging water (A). Bhagat Singh (B). Sukhdev
(C). Save Much Water (C). Rajguru (D). All of the above
(D). None of these Ans Bhagat Singh & Sukhdev & Rajguru
Ans(A). Leveraging water for Peace ➢ Martyrs Day - 23 March
➢ World Water Day – 22 March ➢ On this day in 1931, the brave sons of India,
➢ World Water Day is celebrated every year on Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and
22 March with the aim of understanding the Rajguru were hanged laughing.
importance of water and providing clean ➢ Martyrs' Day is observed every year on March
water. 23 in the country to honour the martyrs and
➢ Beginning – 1993 remember their sacrifice.
➢ Theme - 'Leveraging Water for Peace' ➢ Martyrs' Day is celebrated twice a year. A
Qs 17. Which of the following days was Martyrs' Day is observed on 30 January, the
recently celebrated on 21st March? death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
(A). World Poetry Day Qs 19. What is the theme of World
(B). World Down Syndrome Day Tuberculosis Day observed on 24 March
(C). both of the above 2024?
(D). World Theater Day (A). Yes! We will end TB
Ans World Poetry Day & World Down (B). Yes! We can end TB
Syndrome Day (C). Yes! We can win over TB
➢ World Poetry Day - 21 March (D). Yes! TB will Lose and We will win
Ans(B). Yes! We can end TB

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➢ World Tuberculosis Day - 24 March ➢ In 1961, the International Theatre Institute
➢ It is observed globally to make efforts to end proposed that there should be a day every
the TB epidemic and spread awareness year to celebrate the importance of theatre.
about its devastating social, economic and ➢ Every year on this day, a certain message is
health consequences. delivered by a renowned theatre artist.
➢ Theme :- Yes! We can end TB ➢ ITI has more than 85 centres across the
➢ On March 24, 1882, Dr. Robert Koch world.
announced the discovery of Mycobacterium Qs 22. When was 'National Doctor's Day'
tuberculosis. celebrated recently?
➢ Note :- (A). 29 March (B). 30 March
➢ India has set a target to eradicate TB by 2025, (C). 31 March (D). 28 March
for this the Nikshay Mitra campaign has Ans(B). 30 March
been launched by the Government of India. ➢ National Doctor's Day: 30 March
➢ The WHO has set a global target of eliminating ➢ National Doctor's Day is a day celebrated to
TB by 2030. recognize the contribution of physicians to
Qs 20. When is World Meteorological Day individual lives and communities.
celebrated? ➢ The first Doctor's Day in the United States was
(A). 23 मार्च (B). 24 मार्च celebrated on March 30, 1933.
(C). 25 मार्च (D). 26 मार्च ➢ Note :-
Ans(A). 23 मार्च ➢ In India, National Doctor's Day is celebrated
➢ World Meteorological Day - 23 March on 1 July.
➢ The day is celebrated to showcase the ➢ This day is celebrated on the birth anniversary
significant contribution of the National of renowned physician and the second Chief
Meteorological and Climate Services in the Minister of West Bengal, Dr. Bidhan
safety and well-being of society. Chandra Roy.
➢ Theme :- On the frontline of climate action Qs 23. When was 'International Zero Waste Day'
➢ The World Meteorological Organization celebrated recently?

(WMO) was established on 23 March 1950 at (A). 29 March (B). 30 March

(C). 31 March (D). 1 April
the conference of the World Meteorological
Ans(B). 30 March
Organization.
➢ International Zero Waste Day - 30 March
Qs 21. When is World Theatre Day celebrated?
➢ On December 14, 2022, the United Nations General
(A). 26 march Assembly passed a resolution to observe the
(B). 27 march International Zero Waste Day on March 30 every
(C). 28 march year.
(D). 29 march ➢ The day aims to raise awareness about reducing
Ans(B). 27 march waste and promoting zero-waste initiatives to
➢ World Theatre Day - 27 March achieve sustainable development.

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 3. Appointments
Qsbvbgnhmjlkjluyumentmentppp appointments
1. Who was recently appointed as the new
director of Operations of NTPC?
➢ The KBE is one of the highest civilian honors
bestowed by the British Sovereign.
(A). Dinkar Joshi
3. ➢ King Charles III has awarded him an honorary
(B). Amrit Bhatnagar knighthood for helping improve business
(C). AS Rajiv relations between India and Britain.
(D). Ravindra Kumar
Qs 3. Who was recently given the additional
Ans(D). Ravindra Kumar
charge of Director General of NSG?
➢ Ravindra Kumar took over as Director
(A). Sanjeev Khanna
(Operations) of Maharatna company
(B). Dheeraj Singh Thakur
NTPC.
➢ Before this, it was NTPC Ltd. He was the (C). Sameer Kumar Sinha
Special Officer on Special Duty to the Director (D). Daljit Singh Chaudhary
(Operations). Ans(D). Daljit Singh Chaudhary
➢ Ravindra Kumar joined NTPC in 1989 as a ➢ Daljit Singh Chaudhary got the additional
Graduate Engineer Trainee Officer. charge of NSG Director General.
➢ NTPC :- National Thermal Power ➢ Daljit Singh Chaudhary is a 1990 batch IPS
Corporation of India Ltd. officer of UP cadre.
➢ Established – 1975, Headquarters – New ➢ Daljit Singh Chaudhary has been appointed as
Delhi, Chairman – Gurdeep Singh
the current Director General of Sashastra
Qs 2. Who recently became the first Indian to
Seema Bal (SSB) on 18 January 2024.
be knighted by the King of Britain?
➢ He has been awarded the President's Medal 3
(A). Sunil Mittal
times so far.
(B). Acharya Satyendra Das
Qs 4. Who was recently made the head of
(C). Pandit Laxmikant Dixit
(D). Mohit Pandey Parliament security?
Ans(A). Sunil Mittal (A). Deepak Kotharia
➢ Sunil Mittal became the first Indian to (B). Anurag Agarwal
receive a knighthood from the King of (C). Sanjay Sen
Britain. (D). Dhananjay Thakur
➢ Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder and chairman of Ans(B). Anurag Agarwal
Bharti Enterprises, owns Airtel, India's ➢ Anurag Aggarwal was made the head of
second-largest telecom company. Parliament security.
➢ Sunil Mittal has become the first Indian ➢ Joint Security Secretary is the head of the
Security Service of the Parliament House.
citizen to be awarded 'Knight Commander of
➢ This post was vacant after the transfer of IPS
the Most Excellent Order of the British
Raghubir Lal in October 2023.
Empire' (KBE).

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➢ Anurag Aggarwal is a 1998 batch IPS of ➢ Brajesh Mehrotra is a 1989 batch IAS officer
Assam-Meghalaya cadre. of the Indian Administrative Service and was
➢ Aggarwal will hold the post of Joint Secretary currently holding the post of Additional Chief
Security for three years. Secretary, Revenue and Land Reforms
➢ Note :- Department.
➢ The new Parliament House is built by TATA
Qs 7. Recently Feliti Teo was made the new
Company under the Central Vistra
Prime Minister of which country?
Redevelopment Project.
(A). Tuvalu
➢ The old Parliament House was named
(B). Malta
'Samvidhan Sadan'.
Qs 5. Recently Suman Kumari was selected (C). Peru

as the first female spinner of which force? (D). Seychelles

(A). CRPF Ans(A). Tuvalu

(B). CISF ➢ Tuvalu elected former Attorney General

(C). SPG Feleti Teo as the Pacific island nation's

(D). BSF new Prime Minister.

Ans(D). BSF ➢ The island nation, with a population of about

➢ Suman Kumari became the first woman 11,200, remains one of the few countries to
sniper of BSF. maintain official diplomatic relations with
➢ Suman recently completed an eight-week Taiwan.
sniper course at the Central School of ➢ Tuvalu is an island country located in the
Weapons and Tactics (CSWT), Indore to Oceania continent, its capital is Funafuti.
become the first woman sniper of the BSF. ➢ Currency – Australian Dollar & Tuvaluan
➢ Suman was commanding a platoon in Punjab Dollar.
and volunteered for a sniper course after Qs 8. Who was recently made the new
seeing the threat of cross-border sniper
President of Hungary?
attacks.
(A). Prabowo Subianto
Qs 6. Who was made the new Chief Secretary
(B). Tamas Sulyok
of Bihar in March 2024?
(C). Joko Widodo
(A). Deepak Kotharia
(D). Felix Tsekediksi
(B). Anurag Agarwal
Ans(B). Tamas Sulyok
(C). Sanjay Sen
➢ Tamas Sullyuk became the new President of
(D). Brajesh Mehrotra
Hungary.
Ans(D). Brajesh Mehrotra
➢ (Tamas Sullyuk, a 67-year-old lawyer, was
➢ Brajesh Mehrotra has been appointed as the
appointed by Hungary's parliament through a
new Chief Secretary of Bihar.
secret ballot).
➢ The present Chief Secretary Aamir Subhani
➢ The former Hungarian president's resignation
has taken voluntary retirement.
came in the wake of public outrage over a

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 controversial pardon granted to a man ➢ Earlier, Manohar Lal Khattar resigned as the
implicated in a child sexual abuse case. Chief Minister of Haryana.
➢ Hungary :- Capital – Budapest, Currency – ➢ At present, Nayab Singh Saini is also a BJP
Forint. MP from Kurukshetra.
Qs 9. Who was recently appointed as the new Qs 11. Who was recently appointed Chairman
Chairman and MD of NHPC Limited? of the National Commission for Scheduled
(A). Sanjeev Khanna Castes?
(B). Rajendra Prasad Goyal (A). Kishore Makwana
(C). Dheeraj Singh Thakur (B). Lavkush Kumar
(D). Pawan Kumar (C). Deepak Patel
Ans(B). Rajendra Prasad Goyal (D). Anuj Srivastava
➢ Rajendra Prasad Goyal was appointed Ans(B). Lavkush Kumar
Chairman and MD of NHPC Limited. ➢ Kishore Makwana became the Chairman
➢ NHPC Limited is a major public sector of the National Commission for Scheduled
hydropower company of India. Castes.
➢ Rajendra Prasad Goyal was earlier the Finance ➢ And at the same time, Luv Kush Kumar has
Director of NHPC Limited. also taken charge as a member of NCSC.
➢ NHPC Limited is a leading public sector ➢ The journalist is the author of over 33 books
hydroelectric power company in India. and a former spokesperson of the BJP in
➢ Rajendra Prasad Goyal was earlier the Finance Gujarat.
Director of NHPC Limited. ➢ National Commission for Scheduled Castes
➢ NHPC Ltd :- National Hydroelectric Power Founded: 19 February 2004
Corporation Ltd ➢ Appointment – by the President
➢ Established – 1975, Headquarters – Qs 12. Who was recently appointed as the
Faridabad, Haryana, CMD – Shriraj Kumar new Election Commissioner by the three-
Chaudhary member committee led by Prime Minister
Qs 10. Who was recently made the new Chief Narendra Modi?
Minister of Haryana? (A). Gyanesh Kumar
(A). Nayab Singh Saini (B). Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
(B). Manohar Lal Khattar (C). both of the above
(C). Acharya Devvrat (D). Arun Goyal
(D). None of these Ans . Gyanesh Kumar & Sukhbir Singh
Ans(A). Nayab Singh Saini Sandhu
➢ Nayab Saini is the new Chief Minister of ➢ Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Sandhu
Haryana. appointed new Election Commissioners of
➢ Governor Bandaru Dattatreya administered India.
the oath to the new Chief Minister of ➢ When – March 14, 2024
Haryana, Nayab Saini.

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➢ They were appointed by a three-member (C). Rajiv Kumar Mittal
committee headed by Prime Minister (D). Anupam Dubey
Narendra Modi. Ans(A). Rahul Singh
➢ The committee comprised Prime Minister ➢ Rahul Singh was appointed as the
Modi, a Union Cabinet minister and Leader Chairman of the Central Board of
of Opposition Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. Secondary Education (CBSE).
➢ With the retirement of Anup Pandey and the ➢ He will replace Nidhi Chhibber, who has been
resignation of Arun Goel in February, only appointed advisor to NITI Aayog.
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar ➢ Rajiv Kumar Mittal has been appointed as
was left in the three-member Election Director General of National Mission for
Commission panel. Clean Ganga under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Qs 13. Who was appointed as the new Chief ➢ Central Board of Secondary Education
Information Commissioner of UP in March (CBSE) :- Established - 1929, Headquarters
2024? - New Delhi
(A). Mohammad Nadeem Qs 15. For which consecutive time did
(B). Virendra Pratap Singh Russian President Vladimir Putin win the
(C). Rajendra Singh presidential election?
(D). Prince Vishwakarma (A). 4th
Ans(D). Prince Vishwakarma (B). 5th
➢ Former DGP Rajkumar Vishwakarma (C). 6th
appointed as the new Chief Information (D). 3rd
Commissioner of UP. Ans(B). 5th
➢ Rajkumar Vishwakarma, a 1988 batch IPS ➢ Vladimir Putin won the presidential
officer, has also served as the chairman of election of Russia for the fifth time in a
the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment row.
Board. ➢ Vladimir Putin won the recent election with a
➢ The state government also appointed 10 massive lead of 76.1% of the vote.
Information Commissioners. ➢ This is the biggest victory since Soviet Russia.
➢ They are Mohammad Nadeem, Virendra ➢ Russia :- Capital - Moscow Currency – Ruble
Pratap Singh, Rajendra Singh, Swatantra Qs 16. Who was recently appointed as the
Prakash, P.N. Dwivedi, Sudhir Kumar new Ambassador of India to Russia?
Singh, Girijesh Kumar, Shakuntala (A). Vinay Kumar
Gautam, Dilip Kumar, Rakesh Kumar (B). Ashok Gupta
Qs 14. Which Central Board of Secondary (C). Mahesh Rajput
Education (CBSE) was appointed as the new (D). Srinivas Tiwari
chairman in March 2024? Ans(A). Vinay Kumar
(A). Rahul Singh ➢ Vinay Kumar appointed as India's
(B). Nidhi Chabbar Ambassador to Russia.

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➢ He is currently serving as India's Ambassador as the new leader of the Welsh Labour
to Myanmar. Party.
➢ India-Russia relations are an important ➢ In 2013, he became the first black minister in
pillar of India's foreign policy. any developed country of Britain.
➢ Vinay Kumar has been appointed in place of ➢ He was also Welsh's health minister during
Pawan Kapoor. the COVID-19 pandemic.
➢ Note: – Recently Vladimir Putin has been re- ➢ Now 3 of the 4 governments of the United
elected President for the fifth term. Kingdom are headed by blacks - Rishi Sunak
Qs 17. Who was recently appointed the CEO (England), Hamza Yusuf (Scotland) and von
of P&G India Company? Gething (Wales)
(A). Kumar Venkatasubramanim Qs 19. Recently Deepak Kumar was appointed
(B). Dheeraj Singh Thakur the new Home Secretary of which state?
(C). Jagurt Kotecha (A). Maharashtra
(D). Raghuram Iyer (B). Goa
Ans(A). Kumar Venkatasubramanim (C). Gujarat
➢ P&G India appointed Kumar (D). Uttar Pradesh
Venkatasubramanian as CEO. Ans(D). Uttar Pradesh
➢ Their appointment will be effective from May ➢ Deepak Kumar appointed as new Home
1, 2024. Secretary of Uttar Pradesh
➢ Earlier, LV Vaidyanathan is leaving the ➢ Deepak Kumar, a 1990 batch IAS officer,
company for personal reasons after 28 years was appointed as Additional Chief Secretary,
of service. Home by the Election Commission of India in
➢ Kumar Venkatasubramanian currently serves place of Sanjay Prasad.
as CEO of P&G in Australia and New Zealand. ➢ Kumar was already in charge of finance,
➢ The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) :- institutional, finance and externally aided
Founded - 1837, President & CEO - John R. projects, secondary education and
Moyler, Headquarters - Ohio, US commissioner finance departments
Qs 18. Who was recently made the first black Qs 20. Who was recently appointed the new
leader of a European country? Chairman of Surat Diamond Bourse?
(A). Gwen Aviles (A). Govind Dholakia
(B). Go Ariel (B). Vallabh Bhai Patel
(C). Brooke Sopelsa (C). Dhiraj Nayak
(D). Vaughan Gething (D). Rahul Rastogi
Ans(D). Vaughan Gething Ans(A). Govind Dholakia
➢ Von Gething became the first black person ➢ Govind Dholakia was appointed as the
to lead a European country. new president of Surat Diamond Board.
➢ Von Gething, currently serving as the Govind Dholakia is a Rajya Sabha MP from
Economic Minister of Wales, has been elected Gujarat.

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➢ The appointment comes a day after previous ➢ Simon Harris became Ireland's youngest
president Vallabhbhai Patel (Lakhani) Prime Minister.
resigned from his post. ➢ Simon Harris, 37, will become the Prime
➢ Note :- Minister of Ireland following the unexpected
➢ The office building of Surat Diamond departure of former Prime Minister Leo
Bourse is the largest office in the world, Varadkar.
recently it was inaugurated by PM Modi. ➢ Ireland:- Capital: Dublin, Currency- Euro.
Qs 21. Which country recently became the Qs 23. Who has been elected as the new
co-chairman of ITI's Digital Innovation President of Indian Banks' Association (IBA)
Board? in March 2024?
(A). India (A). DK Bharadwaj
(B). China (B). Ankit Thakur
(C). America (C). MV Rao
(D). Russia (D). Shivam Singh
Ans(A). India Ans (C). MV Rao
➢ India became the co-chair of the Digital ➢ MV Rao was elected as the Chairman of
Innovation Board of the International Indian Banks' Association (IBA).
Telecommunication Union (ITU). ➢ MV Rao is the Managing Director and Chief
➢ Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Department of Executive Officer (MD&CEO) of Central
Telecommunications, India, was elected Co- Bank of India.
Chair of ITU's Digital Innovation Board, which ➢ The Indian Banks' Association (IBA) is a
promotes cooperation among the 23 member representative body of Indian banks and
countries. financial institutions.
➢ Recently a strategic meeting was held in ➢ Establishment - 1946, Headquarters -
Geneva, International Telecommunication Mumbai
Union (ITU) headquarters. Qs 24. Who has been elected the new
➢ When – 18 – 20 March 2024 President of Digital News Publishers
➢ International Telecommunication Union Association (DNPA)?
(ITU) :- Founded - 1865, Secretary General - (A). Tanmay Maheshwari
Doreen Bogdan Martin (B). Tanmay Bhatt
Qs 22. Recently Simon Harris was made the (C). Mariam Mammon Mathew
youngest Prime Minister of which place? (D). Rajat Sharma
(A). Ireland Ans(C). Mariam Mammon Mathew
(B). Australia ➢ Mariam Mammon Mathew was elected as
(C). Canada the new president of the Digital News
(D). Italy Publishers Association (DNPA).
Ans(A). Ireland ➢ Tenure - 2 years (from 1st April 2024)

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➢ Mariam Mammon is the CEO of Mathew ➢ T Armstrong Changson was appointed as
Manorama Online. the next Ambassador of India to Cuba.
➢ She was previously serving as the Vice ➢ T Armstrong Changson is currently posted
President of DNPA. as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External
➢ Mariam Mathew replaces Tanmay Affairs.
Maheshwari, managing director of Amar ➢ He is a 1997 batch Indian Foreign Service
Ujala. officer.
➢ Digital News Publishers Association ➢ Soumendu Bagchi has been appointed as the
(DNPA) is an association of digital units of next Ambassador to Iraq.
the top 18 publishers of print and electronic ➢ Abhilasha Joshi has been appointed as the
media in India. next Indian Ambassador to the South
Qs 25. Recently Sanjay Mukherjee was American country Chile.
appointed as the new DGP of which state? Qs 27. Who was recently elected as the new
(A). Uttarakhand President of Indian Steel Association?
(B). West Bengal (A). Arshenal Mittal
(C). Kerala (B). Naveen Jindal
(D). Jharkhand (C). Sunil Mittal
Ans(B). West Bengal (D). Dilip Omman
➢ Sanjay Mukherjee appointed as new DGP Ans(B). Naveen Jindal
of West Bengal. ➢ Naveen Jindal elected as Chairman of
➢ By - Election Commission of India (ECI) Indian Steel Association.
➢ The Election Commission removed Vivek ➢ Naveen Jindal is the Chairman of Jindal Steel
Sahai from the post within 24 hours of the and Power (JSP) and a former Member of
appointment of West Bengal Director Parliament. He has come in place of Dilip
General of Police by the West Bengal Oomman.
government. ➢ The Indian Steel Association (ISA) was
➢ The Election Commission has changed this established in 2014 as the apex body of India's
appointment in the capacity of the Code of steel producing companies.
Conduct in India. ➢ It represents 65% of India's crude steel
Qs 26. Recently T Armstrong Changsan was production.
appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Qs 28. Who was recently appointed as the
where? Director of Union Public Service Commission
(A). Cuba (UPSC)?
(B). Norwegian (A). Hansa Mishra
(C). Ukraine (B). Deepakshi Joshi
(D). Pakistan (C). Nilima Rai
Ans(A). Cuba (D). Sanjana Sen
Ans(A). Hansa Mishra

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➢ Hansa Mishra was appointed Director in ➢ Outgoing Prime Minister Antonio Costa
the Union Public Service Commission resigned over allegations of corruption and
(UPSC). promoting influence.
➢ He has been selected for appointment under ➢ Portugal :- Capital: Lisbon, Currency- Euro
the Central Staffing Scheme for a period of Qs 31. Who has been appointed as the
five years. Director General of the National Investigation
➢ Mishra is a 2010 batch Indian Audit and Agency (NIA) in March 2024?
Accounts Service (IA&AS) officer. (A). Rajiv Kumar
➢ Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) (B). Piyush Anand
:- Established - 1926, Headquarters - New (C). Sadanand Date
Delhi, Chairman - Manoj Soni (D). Vipul Singh
Qs 29. Who has been recently appointed as Ans(C). Sadanand Date
the next Ambassador of India to Myanmar? ➢ Sadanand Date was appointed as the chief
(A). Vinay Kumar of the National Investigation Agency
(B). Ashok Gupta (NIA).
(C). Mahesh Rajput ➢ Rajasthan cadre IPS officer Rajiv Kumar has
(D). Abhay Thakur been appointed as the chief of the Bureau of
Ans(D). Abhay Thakur Police Research and Development (BPRD).
➢ Abhay Thakur appointed as India's ➢ Piyush Anand, a 1991 batch Uttar Pradesh
Ambassador to Myanmar. cadre IPS officer, was made the chief of the
➢ He is currently serving as Officer on Special National Disaster Response Force
Duty in the Ministry of External Affairs. (NDRF).
➢ Abhay Thakur is a 1992-batch officer of the ➢ NIA :- Established - 2009, Headquarters -
Indian Foreign Service (IFS). New Delhi,
➢ Abhay Thakur was the Sous-Sherpa Qs 32. Who took oath as judicial member of
(Deputy Representative) during India's the Lokpal of India in March 2024?
presidency of the G20 Conference 2023. (A). Ritu Raj Awasthi
Qs 30. Recently Luis Montenegro was made (B). Pankaj Kumar
the new Prime Minister of which country? (C). Ajay Tirkey
(A). France (D). none of these
(B). Brazil Ans(A). Ritu Raj Awasthi
(C). Portugal ➢ Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi has been sworn
(D). Spain in as the new judicial member of the
Ans(C). Portugal Lokpal.
➢ Luis Montenegro became the new Prime ➢ When – on March 27, 2024
Minister of Portugal. ➢ The oath was administered by Justice AM
➢ Luis Montenegro is the leader of the right- Khanwilkar, Chairman of Lokpal of India.
wing Democratic Alliance (DA).

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➢ Earlier Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi served as the ➢ FIH has won the award of renowned
chairperson of the 22nd Law Commission of goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh and Chile's Flickr
India. Camila Carrom have been named co-chairs of
➢ Pankaj Kumar and Ajay Tirkey took oath as the FIH Athletes Committee.
new members of the Lokpal. ➢ The FIH Athletes' Committee is an advisory
Qs 33. Who was recently appointed the new body that provides recommendations to the
MD and CEO of Bank of Maharashtra? FIH Executive Board and other bodies.
(A). Nidhu Saxena ➢ International Hockey Federation (FIH) :-
(B). AS Rajiv 1924 (Paris), Headquarters - Lausanne,
(C). Dilip Verma Switzerland, President - Tayyab Ikram
(D). Atul Raj Qs 35. Recently Dinkar Asthana has been
Ans(A). Nidhu Saxena appointed as the Indian High Commissioner
➢ Nidhu Saxena was appointed as Managing to which country?
Director and Chief Executive Officer (A). Peru
(MD&CEO) of Bank of Maharashtra (B). Gambia
➢ This appointment will begin on 27 March (C). Malaysia
2024 Will be effective for a period of 3 years. (D). None of these
➢ Bank of Maharashtra – Founded in - 1935, Ans(B). Gambia
Headquarters - Pune, Maharashtra ➢ Dinkar Asthana appointed as Indian High
Qs 34. Who was recently appointed the co- Commissioner to The Gambia.
president of the International Hockey ➢ Dinkar Asthana is currently serving as the
Federation’s athletes committee? Indian Ambassador to Senegal.
(A). PR Sreejesh ➢ Dinkar Asthana is a 1990 batch Indian
(B). Camilla Carrem Foreign Service officer.
(C). both of the above ➢ Republic of The Gambia: Capital - Banjul,
(D). none of these President - Adama Barrow, Currency-
Ans PR Sreejesh & Camilla Carrem Gambian Dalasi
➢ PR Sreejesh, Camila Carrom appointed as
Co-Chair of International Hockey
Federation Athletes Committee.

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 4. Death
Qs 1. Recently a great singer Pankaj Udhas 4.Qs 3. Which Padma awardee Arun Sharma
passed away, in which year was he honored passed away recently?
with the Padma Shri award? (A). Padma Shri
(A). 2000 (B). Padma Vibhushan
(B). 2002 (C). Padma Bhushan
(C). 2004 (D). All of the above
(D). 2006 Ans(A). Padma Shri
Ans(D). 2006 ➢ Padma Shri awardee Arun Sharma passed
➢ Legendary singer Pankaj Udas passed away at the age of 91.
away at the age of 72. ➢ Where – At his residence in Raipur,
➢ Legendary singer Pankaj Udhas, who gave Chhattisgarh
memorable hit songs like 'Chiththi Aayi Hai', ➢ (Dr. Arun Kumar Sharma's career was
passed away in Mumbai after prolonged marked by significant contributions to Indian
illness. archaeology, including his significant role in
➢ Pankaj Udhas was born on 17 May 1951 in the excavation of the Ram Janmabhoomi
Jetpur, Gujarat. Ayodhya site)
➢ He was awarded the Padma Shri award in ➢ He was elected in 2017 by the then President
2006. Late Shri Ram Nath Kovind. He was
➢ His song 'Chithi Aayi Hai' was selected as awarded the Padma Shri by Pranab
one of the 100 songs of the millennium by Mukherjee.
BBC Radio. Qs 4. Recently Swami Smranananda Maharaj
Qs 2. Recently, senior Congress leader Aziz passed away, he was the 4th President of
Qureshi passed away, he was the former Ramakrishna Mission?
governor of which state? (A). 15वें
(A). Uttar Pradesh (B). 16वें
(B). Uttarakhand (C). 17वें
(C). Mizoram (D). 18वें
(D). All of the above Ans(B). 16वें
Ans. Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand & ➢ Swami Smrananda Maharaj, the 16th
Mizoram president of Ramakrishna Mission, passed
➢ Former Governor of Uttar Pradesh Aziz away.
Qureshi passed away. ➢ Swami Smrananda Maharaj became the 16th
➢ Aziz Qureshi was a senior leader of Congress. president of Ramakrishna Math and
He had been the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Ramakrishna Mission in 2017.
Uttarakhand and Mizoram. ➢ Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission
➢ Aziz Qureshi was born on 24 April 1940 in is a Hindu religious, spiritual and
Bhopal. philanthropic organization, headquartered in
➢ He was elected MP in the Lok Sabha elections Belur Math, West Bengal.
from Satna, Madhya Pradesh in 1984.

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➢ It was founded in 1897 by Swami ➢ Kahneman was awarded the Nobel Memorial
Vivekananda, a chief disciple of Ramakrishna. Prize in Economic Sciences in 2002 for his
Qs 5. Recently, in which field, Nobel Prize research in psychology and economics.
winner Daniel Kahneman died at the age of ➢ Harvard University professor Steven Pinker
90? described Kahneman as "the world's most
(A). Peace influential living psychologist" and his
(B). Economics work "monumental in the annals of thought."
(C). Physics ➢ Kahneman wrote the best-selling book
(D). Chemistry "Thinking, Fast and Slow".
Ans(B). Economics
➢ Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman died at
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 5. Resignation & Retirement
Qs 1. Which member of the Election Commission resigned recently?
(A). Arun Goyal
(B). Rajiv Kumar
(C). both of the above
(D). Anup Chandra Pandey
Ans(A). Arun Goyal
➢ Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigns ahead of Lok Sabha elections 2024.
➢ President Murmu has officially accepted Mr. Goyal's resignation.
➢ There was already one vacancy in the 3-member Election Commission of India and now, only
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar is left in the Election Commission.
➢ Under Article 324(2) of the Constitution of India, the President of India is empowered to appoint
the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
Qs 2. Recently the Governor of which of the following states resigned?
(A). Telangana
(B). Tamil Nadu
(C). Kerala
(D). Odisha
Ans(A). Telangana
➢ Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan resigns.
➢ Tamilisai also resigned as Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry.
➢ Soundararajan was the Tamil Nadu BJP chief till 2019. After this, he was made the Governor of
Telangana.
➢ Tamilisai Soundararajan was given the additional charge of Puducherry Lieutenant Governor
after Kiran Bedi was removed.
➢ She was the second Governor of Telangana, the first Governor of Telangana was ESL
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 6. Books and Authors

Book Author
The Power of One Thought B. K. Shivani
Kathakali Dance Theatre KK Gopalakrishnan
Ajay To Yogi Adityanath Shantanu Gupta
Nalanda Abhay K.
Master Residential Real Estate Ashwindar Singh
A Life Well Spent Satish Chandra
India’s Finance Ministers A.K.Bhattacharya
The Yoga Sutra for Children Rupa Pai
Maya, Modi, Azad Sudha Pai and Sajjan Kumar
Colours of Devotion Anita Bharat Shah
Vajpayee: The Ascent of the Hindu Right 1924-1977 Abhishek Chaudhary
Prism: The Ancestral Abode of Rainbow Vinod Mankara
India Rising Memoir of a Scientist R. Chidambaram and Suresh Gangotra
All to Play for : The Advance of Rishi Sunak Michael Ashcroft
Raga Prakash Dr. Om Prakash Kaul
As The Wheel Turns Ranjit Pratap
Memories Never Die' Dr. A.P.J., M. Nasima Marikayar and scientist Dr. Y.S.
Rajan
How Prime Ministers Decision Neerja Chowdhury
Monsoon: A Poem of Love and Longing Abhay K.
Kuch Adhure Sabd Ashutosh Agnihotri
Drunk on Love: The Life, Vision and Songs of Kabir Vipul Rikhi
Heritage Trees of Goa, Ente Priya Kavitakal, Ente Priya PS Sreedharan Pillai
Kavitakal
Pitchside: My Life in Indian Cricket Amrit Mathur
Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas Anurag Thakur
'Let's move forward' Dharmendra Pradhan
Fire on the Gangs Radhika Iyengar
The Autobiography of God Leena Kumar
Tales from the Home of Wags and Wiggles Vijaya Raghavan
The Book of Life Vivek Agnihotri
Reverse Swing Ashok Tandon
Revolutionizing Business Operations Tony Saldanha and Filippo Passerini
Warrior on Wheels-Wheelchair to Padma Shri Padma Shri Dr. Kanubhai Taylor's Life Journey
Kashmir-3: The Partition Trilogy Manreet Sodhi Someshwar
Do Palko ki Chaw me Dr. Hema Joshi
Thread by Thread Satya Saran
Mapping of the Archives Prof. Ramesh Chandra Goud & Awesmoy Basu
Welcome to Paradise Twinkle Khanna
Resilient India Released by: Pushkar Singh Dhami

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 Pranab my father Sharmistha Mukherjee
Naye Bharat Ka Samaveda Released by Ramnath Kovind
Zeba: An Accidental Superhero Huma Qureshi
Breaking the Mold Raghuram Rajan
Ram Mandir , Rashtra Mandir a common heritage Prof. Geeta Singh and Arif Khan Bharti
Dimensions of Culture Manorama Mishra
Gandhi A Life in Three Campaigns MJ Akbar and K. Natwar Singh
An Uncommon Love Chitra Banerjee Diwakaruni
Assam's Braveheart Lachit Barphukan Arup Kumar Dutta
Artificial Intelligence and National Security Colonel Amit Sinha and Vijay Khare
Doubling in Diplomacy Prof. SD Muni
Basic Structure and Republic PS Sreedharan Pillai
Swallowing the Sun Lakshmi Murdeshwar
The Conspiracy Gotabaya Rajapaksa
From a Car Shed to the Corner Room and Beyond S Raman

Practice Set
Qs 1. Who recently released the book titled (A). Naveen Patnaik
'Basic Structure and Republic’? (B). Dropadi Murmu
(A). PS Sreedharan Pillai (C). Ramnath Kovind
(B). Dropadi Murmu (D). Raghuvar Das
(C). Ramnath Kovind Ans(A). Naveen Patnaik
(D). Amit Shah ➢ Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
Ans(A). PS Sreedharan Pillai released a coffee table book titled 'FIH
➢ P. S. Sreedharan Pillai launched his new Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023'.
book "Basic Structure and Republic". ➢ Published by Sportstar, the prestigious
➢ Shri P.S. Sreedharan Pillai is the current sports magazine of The Hindu Group, the
Governor of Goa. book captures the essence and excitement of
➢ The Governor elaborated on the focus in his the 15th FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World
book ‘Basic Structure and Republic’, Cup to be held in 2023.
particularly highlighting the historic ➢ FIH Hockey World Cup 2023 was held in
Kesavananda Bharati vs Sanyasi case. Odisha which was won by Germany.
➢ Other major books written by PS Sreedharan Qs 3. Who recently launched the book
Pillai :- 'Swallowing the Sun’?
➢ 1- Heritage Trees Of Goa (A). Lakshmi Murdeshwar
➢ 2- When Parallel Lines Meet (B). Anushraddha Patekar
➢ 3- Ente Priya Kavitakaal (My Dear Poems) (C). Gitanjali Shree
Qs 2. Who recently released the book titled (D). Ramita Shergil
'FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023’? Ans(A). Lakshmi Murdeshwar

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➢ Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri launched the ➢ Sri Lanka :- Capital – Sri Jayawardenepura
first book "Swallowing the Sun". Kotti, Currency – Rupee, President – Ronil
➢ Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri is the former Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister – Dinesh
Assistant Secretary General of the United Gunawardene.
Nations and wife of Union Minister Hardeep Qs 5. Recently, the book 'From a Car Shed to
Singh Puri. the Corner Room and Beyond' written by
Qs 4. Who recently unveiled the book titled whom was released?
"The Conspiracy"? (A). Chitra Banerjee Diwakaruni
(A). Mamata Banerjee (B). R Chidambaram
(B). Ashwini Vaishnav (C). S Raman
(C). Narendra Modi (D). Abhay K
(D). Gotabaya Rajapakse Ans(C). S Raman
Ans(D). Gotabaya Rajapakse ➢ S Raman wrote a book titled "From a Car
➢ Gotabaya Rajapaksa unveiled the book Shed to the Corner Room and Beyond'.
titled "The Conspiracy". ➢ S Raman is the retired Chairman and
➢ Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Managing Director of Canara Bank, who has
Rajapaksa alleged that he was removed from also served as a whole-time member of the
office due to "geopolitical rivalry" with China. board of SEBI.
➢ He fled the country to the Maldives after ➢ He was the chairman of the credit committee
pressure to step down during the economic in 2011 and 2012, when Winsome Jewellery's
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 7. Brand Ambassador
Brand Name Brand Ambassador
T20 World Cup for the blind Yuvraj Singh
Garuda Aerospace “ DRONI ” Mahendra Singh Dhoni
BYJU 'S Global lionel messi
Navi Technologies MS Dhoni
Nikshay Mitra Dr. Deepa Malik
Uttarakhand Government Prasoon Joshi
UNICEF India Ayushmann Khurrana
PepsiCo India Ranveer Singh
Women's World Boxing Championships 2023 Mary Kom and Farhan Akhtar
She Changes Climate Shreya Ghodawat
Gucci Alia Bhatt
Tripura Tourism Sourav Ganguly
ICC World Cup 2023 Shahrukh Khan
BPCL Rahul Dravid
'Healthyr-U' Suryakumar Yadav
Infosys Rafael Nadal
Infosys Inga Swiatek
XTRATEJ LPG Brand Chef Sanjeev Kapoor
Swaraj Tractors MS Dhoni
Fashion Brand W Anushka Sharma
Mobile Hrithik Roshan
World Cup 2023 Sachin Tendulkar
Geomart MS Dhoni
Laureus Neeraj Chopra
Puma India Mohammed Shami
Lay's MS Dhoni
Henry Harvin Education Chetan Bhagat
SBI MS Dhoni
Houser Pen Ranbir Kapoor
West Bengal Sourav Ganguly
Bisleri Deepika Padukone
Football ( Sony Sports ) Karthik Aryan
boAt Ranbir Singh
Fit India Movement Narendra Kumar Yadav
Speed Neeraj Chopra
Eveready Neeraj Chopra

Qs 1. Who was recently appointed by Bharat Petroleum as the brand ambassador of 'Speed'
petrol?
(A). Abhinav Bindra
(B). Bajrang Punia
(C). Neeraj Chopra
(D). Sushil Kumar
Ans(C). Neeraj Chopra
➢ Bharat Petroleum appointed Neeraj Chopra as the brand ambassador of Speed.
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➢ Bharat Petroleum has introduced Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra as the brand
ambassador of its premium fuel brand, Speed.
➢ Neeraj Chopra :-
➢ Birth – Haryana
➢ Gold medal in Olympics
➢ Gold and Silver Medal in World Athletics Championship
Qs 2. Who has been appointed as the new brand ambassador of Eveready recently?
(A). MS Dhoni
(B). Neeraj Chopra
(C). Shahrukh khan
(D). Akshay Kumar
Ans(B). Neeraj Chopra
➢ Neeraj Chopra becomes Eveready's new brand ambassador.
➢ Eveready Industries India (EIIL) has announced a partnership with reigning Olympic gold
medallist and World No.1 in men's javelin throw Neeraj Chopra as its new brand ambassador.

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 8. Defense Defense & Military
Exercises
Maritime Exercise JIMEX Japan-India Edition - 7th
2023 When – 5th July – 10th July 2023
SALVEX 2023 India and When – 26 June to 06 July 2023
American Edition - 7th
Where – Kochi , Kerala
Nomadic Elephant - 2023 India-Mongolia This was the 15th edition of NOMADIC ELEPHANT-23 .
Event - July 17 to July 31 , 2023
Where – Ulaanbaatar , Mongolia
Security Bond-2023 China , Russia and Where – Gulf of Oman , The security bond exercise is
Iran taking place simultaneously with the final phase of the
18-day International Maritime Exercise 2023 ( IMX
2023) , recognized as the largest maritime exercise in
the Middle East region.
MPX joint exercises Indian and Where – Jakarta , Indonesia , Two Indian Naval Ships ,
Indonesian INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata arrived at Jakarta to
participate in Maritime Partnership Exercise ( MPX)
with the Indonesian Navy .
joint maritime and air Russia , China in Name - North /Interaction-2023
exercises the Sea of Japan
"Zayed Sword" UAE Event – Port Rashid , Dubai , United Arab Emirates (
UAE )
When – 8-11 August 2023
Tarang Shakti Indian Air Force When – mid 2024
'Tarang Shakti ' is intended to show the participation
of some of the major air forces , including France , the
United States , Australia , the United States, and
Japan.
Bright Star-23 biennial Event – Cairo Air Base , Egypt
multilateral Countries included – India , America , Qatar , Saudi
Arabia , Egypt and Greece

AUSINDEX Sydney , Australia AUSINDEX took place between the Indian Navy and the
Royal Australian Navy ( RAN) on 22-25 August .
Trishul China and When – From September 4 to 14 , the exercise will see
Pakistan the participation of major fighter aircraft fleets like
Rafale , Mirage 2000 and SU-30 MKI
Varun 23 India-France Edition - 21st
Where - Arab Saag
ASEAN Joint Military Indonesia Where: Natuna Sea, South of Indonesia
Exercise ASEAN :- Association of South East Asian Nations
Cyclone 2023 Indian Navy Where – Goa , Start – 2016
MILAN-24 by Indian Navy Where – Visakhapatnam , Andhra Pradesh

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Harimau Shakti 2023 India – Malaysia Where - Umrei , Meghalaya
Trilateral joint Air Exercise South Korea , Where - Korean Peninsula
Japan & America
Joint Naval Exercise India and in the gulf of guinea
European Union
KAZIND 2023 India-Kazakhstan Where – Ottar , Kazakhstan , Edition – 7th
MARUMEX 2023 myanmar-russia Where – In Andaman Sea , Version – First
Bongosagar-23 India and America in northern bay of bengal
Ex- Sampriti India and Umrei , Meghalaya
Bangladesh
Mitra Shakti- 2023 India-Sri Lanka Aundh (Pune)
AUSTRAHIND-23 India and Start – 2022 , Where – Perth , Australia
Australia
Surya Kiran- XVII India and Nepal Where – Pithoragarh , Uttarakhand , Edition – 17th
Table-Top Practice Indian Army Where – Manekshaw Center, New Delhi
VINBAX-23 India-Vietnam Hanoi , Vietnam
Prasthan Indian Navy Mumbai
Operation Prosperity America By in the red sea
Guardian
Desert Cyclone 2024 India – UAE Where – Rajasthan
'Collaboration Kaijin ' Indian and Where – On the coast of Chennai
Japanese When – 8 January

X-Ayutthaya Indian-Thai Navy Ex-Ayutthaya symbolizes the cultural importance of

Ayodhya (India) and Ayutthaya (Thailand).
Khanjar India-Kyrgyzstan Where – Bakloh , Himachal Pradesh
When – 22 January to 3 February 2024
Edition – 11th
Cyclone India and Egypt Where – Egypt
When – January 22 to February 1 , 2024
Edition – 2nd
Air power 2024 Where- Pokhran More than 100 aircraft and helicopters, including
range of Jaisalmer, indigenous Tejas, Prachanda and Dhruv, will
Rajasthan participate.
Dosti-16 India, Sri Lanka Edition - 16th, Beginning - Started between India and
and Maldives Maldives from 1991 Later joined Sri Lanka in 2012.
Dharma Guardian India and Japan Military exercises between India and Japan – Shinyu
Maitri, Dharma Guardian, Veer Guardian, JIMEX,
Malabar
Samudra Laxman India and Where: - Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Note: –
Exercise 2024 Malaysia There is also a military exercise called Harimau Shakti
between India and Malaysia.
Marine Safety Belt 2024 Gulf of Oman Edition - 4th (Beginning - from 2019)
Where - Gulf of Oman

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 Tiger Triumph 2024 India and USA The aim is also to refine Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) to enable coordination between the
armies of the US and India.
IMT TRILAT-2024 Mozambique and Indian Naval Ships INS Teer and INS Sujatha will
Tanzania participate in it.

Practice Set
Qs 1. Recently 'Samudra Laxman Exercise ➢ Top officers of the three armies, including
2024' was organized between India and which Chief of Defense Staff General Anil
country? Chauhan, will participate in the Indo-Shakti
(A). Thailand exercise.
(B). vietnam Qs 3. Where was the joint military exercise
(C). Japan “Maritime Security Belt 2024” organized
(D). malaysia recently?
Answer(D). malaysia (A). Bay of Oman
➢ Bilateral maritime exercise named (B). Bay of Bengal
“Samudra Lakshman” was conducted
(C). Pacific Ocean
between India and Malaysia.
(D). None of these
➢ When – February 28 to March 2, 2024
Ans(A). Bay of Oman
➢ Edition – 3rd
➢ Maritime Security Belt 2024 :-
➢ Where – Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
➢ Edition – 4th (Started – 2019)
➢ Note :- A military exercise called Harimau
➢ Where – Gulf of Oman
Shakti also takes place between India and
➢ Maritime security belt exercise has been
Malaysia.
taking place between the navies of Russia,
Qs 2. Where recently did the Indian Armed
Iran and China.
Forces announce to organize the 'Bharat-
➢ For the first time this year, representatives of
Shakti' exercise?
the navies of Pakistan, Kazakhstan,
(A). Kachchh, Gujarat
Azerbaijan, Oman, India and South Africa will
(B). Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
participate.
(C). Kochi, Kerala
Qs 4. Where was the joint military exercise
(D). Chamoli, Uttarakhand
“Lamitiye-2024” organized recently?
Ans(B). Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
(A). America
➢ The Indian Armed Forces will organise
(B). Seychelles
exercise 'Bharat-Shakti' in Jaisalmer.
(C). Italy
➢ The three services of India - Army, Navy
(D). India
and Air Force - are going to conduct the
Ans(B). Seychelles
largest exercise named 'Bharat-Shakti' at
➢ The joint military exercise 'Lamitie-2024'
Asia's largest field firing range.
was conducted between the Indian Army
➢ Where- Pokhran, in Jaisalmer district of
and the
Rajasthan
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 Seychelles Defence Forces. ➢ The Government of India is committed to the
➢ Where – Seychelles safety and security of its citizens abroad.
➢ When - 18 March - 27 March 2024 Edition - ➢ Haiti has declared a state of emergency and
10th
imposed a curfew.
➢ 'Lamitie' means 'friendship' in the Creole ➢ Haiti - Capital - Port-ou-Prince, Currency -
language. Gourde, President - Arielle Henry (Acting)
➢ It is a biennial training programme and is Qs 7. With which two countries did India
being conducted in Seychelles since 2001. conduct 'TRILAT-2024' maritime exercise
➢ Note: – Recently, the multinational exercise recently?
'Cutless Express 2024' was held in Seychelles. (A). Mozambique and Zambia
Qs 5. 'Tiger Triumph-24' exercise was (B). Mozambique and Tanzania
conducted between India and which country (C). Tanzania and Kenya
in March 2024? (D). Tanzania and Uganda
(A). Russia Ans (B). Mozambique and Tanzania
(B). Australia ➢ Trilateral exercise "IMT TRILAT-2024"
(C). Britain was conducted between India-
(D). America Mozambique-Tanzania.
Ans(D). America ➢ When – 21-29 March 2024
➢ The bilateral tri-services exercise "Tiger ➢ Where - Zanzibar, Tanzania and Maputo,
Triumph 2024" was conducted between Mozambique
India and the US. ➢ Version - 2nd
➢ When: From 18 to 31 March 2024 ➢ Indian Naval Ships INS Teer and INS Sujatha
Where - on the eastern seaboard in America. will participate in it.
➢ The aim is also to refine Standard Operating Qs 8. Where did the Indian Navy launch
Procedures (SOPs) to enable coordination 'Operation Sankalp' in response to the Israel-
between the armies of the US and India. Hamas conflict?
➢ Beginning - from 2019 (A). Bay of Bengal
Qs 6. Which operation was recently launched (B). Arabian Sea
to evacuate Indians stranded in Haiti? (C). South China Sea
(A). Operation Gaj (D). Indian Ocean
(B). Operation Horse Ans(D). Indian Ocean
(C). Operation Indravati ➢ Indian Navy launches 'Operation Sankalp'
(D). Operation Airavat operation in Indian Ocean.
Ans(C). Operation Indravati ➢ In response to the Israel-Hamas conflict, the
➢ India launches Operation Indravati to Indian Navy is conducting 'Operation
evacuate Indians stranded in Haiti. Sankalp' exercise in the Indian Ocean.
➢ India is considering evacuation of 90 of its ➢ The Indian Navy has been at the forefront of
nationals in view of deteriorating law and dealing with 18 incidents, including the
order situation in Haiti, says External Affairs action against the abduction of MV Ruen.
Minister. ➢ With the Navy deploying over 5000
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 safeguarded the sea routes against piracy, ➢ The Indian Air Force will conduct Gagan
terrorism and other non-traditional threats. Shakti-2024 exercise from April 1-10.
Qs 9. Recently, from when to when did the ➢ The exercise will involve all Air Force bases
Indian Air Force announce the organization of and assets across the country.
"Gagan Shakti Exercise -2024"? ➢ The exercise was last held in 2018.
(A). 1-7 April ➢ It tried to test the readiness of the Indian Air
(B). 1-10 April Force for a two-front war with China and
(C). 5-12April Pakistan.
(D). 5- 18 April ➢ Note: – Earlier, Indian forces conducted
Ans(B). 1-10 April exercises Vayu Shakti, Bharat Shakti, and
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 9. Science and Technology
Qs 1. Recently 3 new moon was discovered Qs 3. Where did Iran recently launch 'Pars 1'
near which planet of the solar system? satellite into orbit?
(A). Uranus (A). China
(B). Neptune (B). Russia
(C). both of the above (C). Japan
(D). Jupiter (D). America
Ans .Uranus & Neptune Ans(B). Russia
➢ 3 new moons were discovered around ➢ Iran launches 'Pars 1' satellite from Russia
Uranus and Neptune. into orbit.
➢ Recently three new moons have been ➢ Iran launches ‘Pars 1’ satellite into orbit
discovered in the Solar System, one orbiting from Russia
Uranus and two orbiting Neptune. ➢ From where - From the Vostochny
➢ Recently it has been confirmed by the Cosmodrome, Russia
International Astronomical Union (IAU) ➢ Orbit altitude: 310 miles (500 km)
Minor Planet Centre. ➢ Objective: Remote sensing and imaging,
➢ With this, the total number of moons of focused on scanning the topography of Iran
Uranus has become 28. ➢ Objective: Remote sensing and imaging,
➢ Neptune now has 16 known moons. focused on scanning the topography of Iran
Qs 2. Which agency successfully tested Very Qs 4. Which space agency recently launched
Short-Range Air Defense System MethaneSat to track methane gas?
(VSHORADS) recently? (A). ISRO
(A). DRDO (B). NASA
(B). ISRO (C). SpaceX
(C). SpaceX (D). CNSA
(D). One web Ans(C). SpaceX
Ans(A). DRDO ➢ SpaceX launches MethaneSat to track
➢ DRDO successfully tests Very Short- methane gas
Range Air Defense System (VSHORADS). ➢ SpaceX launches MethaneSat to monitor top
➢ DRDO) has conducted two successful flight polluting oil and gas sites.
tests of Very Short Range Air Defense ➢ It tracks methane emissions globally.
System (VSHORADS) missile on February ➢ Methanesat is the beginning of a new era in
28 and 29, 2024. environmental monitoring.
➢ These tests were conducted from a portable ➢ It promises to revolutionize the way
launcher located on the ground. industries tackle greenhouse gas pollution.
➢ Where – On the coast of Odisha ➢ Methanesat monitors 300 targets globally
➢ Defense Research and Development by orbiting the Earth 15 times per day.
Organization (DRDO) :- Established – 1958, 5.Qs 5.` Where was 'INS Jatayu' commissioned
Headquarters – New Delhi, Chairman – by the Indian Navy in March 2024?
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(B). Diu ➢ The largest volcano in the solar system
(C). Lakshadweep was discovered on Mars.
(D). Gujarat ➢ Name - Noctis volcano
Ans(C). Lakshadweep ➢ Height – 29,600 feet Width – about 450
➢ INS Jatayu was commissioned by the kilometers
Indian Navy in Lakshadweep. ➢ This information was made possible by data
➢ Where – On Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep from a video shoot of missions including
➢ Inspired by the heroic character Jatayu from NASA's Mariner 9, Viking Orbiters 1 and
the epic Ramayana, the base has been named 2, Mars Global Surveyor, Mars Odyssey,
to honor his spirit of selfless service and Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and ESA's Mars
unwavering dedication. Express.
➢ Objective – To enhance the capabilities of the ➢ Note: – Due to the presence of iron oxide,
Indian Navy and provide access and Mars appears red in color.
surveillance to the vital Indian Ocean region. Qs 8. Who became the second private
➢ The aim is to enhance the capabilities of the company in India to make indigenous
Indian Navy and to maintain access and rockets?
surveillance in the vital Indian Ocean Region. (A). Skyroot
Qs 6. Where did DRDO successfully test (B). Agnikul Cosmos
'Mission Kavyashastra' recently? (C). TATA Advance System
(A). Pokhran, Rajasthan (D). Adani Space
(B). APJ Abdul Kalam Island Ans(B). Agnikul Cosmos
(C). Chadipura, Odisha ➢ Agnikul Cosmos Pvt Ltd became the
(D). none of these second Indian private company to launch a
Ans(B). APJ Abdul Kalam Island rocket.
➢ Recently DRDO successfully tested ➢ Space start-up Agnikul Cosmos Pvt Ltd
"Mission Divyaastra (Agni 5)". launched its first rocket.
➢ DRDO conducted the first successful flight ➢ When - 22 March Rocket Name - Agniban
test of the indigenously developed Agni-5 From where it was launched from - Satish
missile with MIRV technology. Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, Andhra
➢ From Where: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Pradesh
Odisha ➢ Facts :-
➢ MIRV has been developed by the US, UK, ➢ This will be India's first launch from a private
Russia, France and China. launchpad.
Qs 7. On which planet was the largest ➢ It will be India's first semi-cryogenic engine-
volcano in the solar system discovered powered rocket launch.
recently? ➢ It will be the world's first single-piece 3D
(A). Earth printed engine that has been indigenously
(B). Venus designed and manufactured.
(C). Jupiter Qs 9. 'Sakhi App' launched by VSSC is
(D). Mars related to which of the following?
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(B). Indian farmer (D). CNSA
(C). Indian Youth Ans(C). ESA
(D). Old Person ➢ The Gaia space telescope of the European
Ans(A). Astronaut Space Agency (ESA) discovered two
➢ Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC) ancient star streams of stars named Shiva
launched "Sakhi App" for Gaganyaan and Shakti.
astronauts. ➢ These two ancient stellar streams, Shiva and
➢ Sakhi app helps Gaganyaan astronauts in Shakti, were formed about 12 billion years
technical support, health monitoring, mission ago.
management and seamless communication. ➢ Named after a divine couple in Hindu
➢ SAKHI :- Space-borne Assistants And philosophy, Shiva and Shakti symbolize the
Knowledge Hubs For Crew Interaction creation of the universe, reflecting the
➢ ISRO's Gaganyaan mission aims to conduct distinctive features of stellar currents.
a three-day manned journey to Low Earth ➢ ESA's Gaia Space Telescope was launched in
Orbit. December 2013.
Qs 10. Which Indian space agency recently Qs 12. Which drone manufacturing company
conducted a successful landing test of RLV recently launched the border patrol
'Pushpak’? surveillance drone 'Trishul’?
(A). DRDO (A). Skylark
(B). ISRO (B). Garuda Aerospace
(C). VSSC (C). IdeaForge
(D). Skyroot (D). Aero360
Ans(B). ISRO Ans(B). Garuda Aerospace
➢ ISRO successfully tested the successful ➢ Garuda Aerospace launched the Border
landing of RLV 'Pushpak' in Karnataka. Patrol surveillance drone Trishul.
➢ Pushpak's autonomous landing mission ➢ Border patrol surveillance drone Trishul
achieved its third success. can be used to monitor the movement of
➢ ISRO had earlier tested it in 2016 and 2023 people, natural disasters and assess traffic.
as well. ➢ Under the 'Namo Drone Didi Scheme'
➢ Through these missions, ISRO demonstrated launched by PM Modi, drone manufacturer
progress in Reusable Space Technology. Garuda Aerospace has so far trained more
➢ ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization than 500 rural women about drone
Establishment -15 August 1969, technology.
Headquarters - Bangalore, Chairman - S ➢ Note: – Garun Aerospace recently launched a
Somanath solar-powered drone called 'Suraj'.
Qs 11. Which space agency recently Qs 13. The new species of isopod, recently
discovered two ancient star streams Shiva discovered in the sea off the coast of Kerala,
and Shakti? was named after which institution?
(A). ISRO (A). DRDO
(B). NASA (B). ISRO
(C). ESA (C). BARC

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(D). CSIR Qs 15. Which program was launched by ISRO
Ans(B). ISRO recently to inspire youth in space science?
➢ New species of isopod discovered in the sea (A). SPACE 2024
off Kerala coast named after ISRO (B). ISRO SPACE 2024
It is a small crustacean of the Brucethoa (C). YOUTH 2024
species that eats fish. (D). START 2024
➢ Name - Brusthoa ISRO Ans(D). START 2024
➢ Isopods are a group of invertebrates that ➢ ISRO will launch "START 2024"
belong to popular marine organisms such as programme.
crabs and shrimp, as well as a large group of ➢ Objective - To impart initial level online
crustaceans. training in Space Science and Technology for
Qs 14. Recently an asteroid was named after UG and PG students of Science and
which Indian scientist? Technology.
(A). Prof. Rahul R Nair ➢ START :- Space Science and Technology
(B). Prof. Mehul Malik Awareness Training
(C). Dr. Tanmay Bharat ➢ The START 2024 programme will be
(D). Prof. Jayant Murthy conducted through ISRO E-Class platform.
Ans(D). Prof. Jayant Murthy
➢ An asteroid named after Bengaluru's
professor Jayanta Murthy.
➢ By – International Astronomical Union (IAU)
➢ Asteroid Name - 215884 Jayantimurti
➢ Professor Jayanta Murthy is a distinguished
astrophysicist who has been recognized for
his remarkable contributions in this field.

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 10. Index & Report
INDEX 1 st Rank India Other Information.
Rank
Henley Passport Index 2023 Singapore 80th India , Togo and Senegal - 80 th (57 Visa Free
Access)
America - 8 th (184 Visa Free Access)
Last Place – Afghanistan (27 Visa Free Access)
United Nations World Finland 126th Last place – Afghanistan (146th )
Happiness index 2023
Global Hunger index 2022 107 th Pakistan 99th among 121 countries , Sri Lanka 64th
Bangladesh is at 84th position , Nepal at 81st
position.
Network Readiness Index America 61st Issuer – Portulans Institute India improved its score
from 49.74 in 2021 to 51.19 in 2022.
Global Labor Resilience Index Denmark 65th The index measures the economy's ability to
2023 withstand and respond to fluctuations in
employment opportunities.
International Intellectual United States 42nd Issuer - US Chamber of Commerce, The
Property Index 2023 of America International IP Index benchmarks IP frameworks
in 55 global economies across 50 indicators .
Electoral Democracy Index Denmark 108th India fell from 100th to 108th in the Liberal
2023 Democracy Index ( LDI) 2023 .
Issued by – V-Dem Institute

World Air Quality Index 2023 Chad 8th Note:- Delhi was the most polluted city in the
world in the 2021 report.
the survey has been conducted considering Delhi
(4th ) and New Delhi (9th ) as 2 cities.
10th Global Terrorism Index Afghanistan 13th Issuer - Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP)
Stanford University's AI Index America 5th ranks fifth in terms of investments received by
Report 2023 startups offering AI based products and services in
2022 .
Most Criminal Countries in Venezuela 77th World Of Statistics ranked the world's "most
the World criminal countries" on 12 April 2023. Shared
rankings.
Global Unicorn Index America 3rd India currently 3rd with 138 unicorns Is in place.
Logistics Performance Index Singapore 38th In 2023 , India's ranking for international
shipments improved significantly , rising to 22
from 44 in 2018.
World Press Freedom Index Norwegian 161st Reporters Without Borders
2023 India was ranked 150th in this index last year in
2022.
Annual Hurt Index (HAMI) Zimbabwe 103rd According to the index , Zimbabwe tops the list of
202 3 the world's most miserable countries. This index
has been created after analyzing 157 countries.
Global Slavery Index 2023 North Korea Issuer - Walk Free Foundation
According to the Global Slavery Index 2023 , 50
6. `
million people are living in conditions of modern
7.

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 slavery , an increase of 25% over the past five
years.
WEF Global Gender Gap Iceland 127th India's neighboring countries Pakistan are ranked
Index 2023 142nd , Bangladesh 59th , China 107th , Nepal
116th , Sri Lanka 115th and Bhutan 103rd in the
index.
Global Livability Index 2023 Vienna, Austria 5th Report issuer – Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)
According to the Global Liveability Index 2023 ,
Vienna (Austria) has been named the world's
"most liveable city" for 2023.
Times Higher Education's Tsinghua 48 th In this ranking, 18 Indian universities have made it
Asia University Rankings University to the top 200.
2023 (China) India has one university in the top 50 , 4 in the top
100 and 18 in the top 200.
Global Competitiveness Denmark 40th Issuer - International Institute for Management
index Development (IMD)
Global Startup Ecosystem Silicon Valley , Bengaluru Report Issuer - Startup Genome
Report 2023 USA (20th)
WEF 's Energy Transition Sweden 67th Issuer - World Economic Forum (WEF)
Index Total countries – 120
Global Peace Index 2023 Iceland 126th Issuer - Institute for Economics and Peace(IEP)
Global Firepower USA 4th Countries with the weakest military force in the
world:- Bhutan , Benin Moldova
Better internet Connectivity Bhutan 6th Report Issuer - Internet Society
Report Name : Internet Resilience Index 2023
Global Innovation Index 2023 Switzerland 40th _ Issuer – World Intellectual Property Organization
Global Mobile Speed Ranking United Arab 47 th 5G, mobile speed performance has increased by
Emirates 3.59 times.

Global Hunger Index 2023 Belarus 111 th India's overall GHI score is 28.7, which classifies
the hunger situation in the country as "severe".
Global Pension Index Netherlands 45th Issuer – Mercer and CFA Institute
Global Remote Work Index denmark 64th Issuer – NordLayer
FIH World Ranking Netherlands 6th
McKinsey Health Institute Türkiye 2nd
Global Unicorn Ranking United States 3rd According to Statista, there are a total of 17 fintech
of america unicorns in India.
World Digital United States 49th Issued by IMD
Competitiveness Ranking of America
(WDCR)
Climate Change Performance 7th Report Issuer – German Watch
Index 2023
Startup Funding Ranking America 4th Report Issuer – Traxon
2023
Global Firepower Military America 4th The rankings take into account more than 60
Strength Ranking 2024 factors, covering 145 countries.
Corruption perception index Denmark 93rd Transparency International has released the CPI
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 Henley Passport Index 2024 France, 85th India slipped to 85th position with visa-free access
Germany, Italy, among 62 countries.
Japan,
Singapore and
Spain
Global Intellectual Property America 42nd Report Issuer - US Chamber of Commerce
Index 2024
UNDP Gender Inequality Denmark 108वें India has made significant progress in bridging the
Index 2022 gender divide. The country has improved its
ranking by 14 places compared to last year.
-Democracy Report of the 104th India was ranked 104th among 179 countries in V-
DEM Institute DEM's Democracy Index report.
DHL Connectedness Index Singapore 62nd India has moved from 67th in 2022 to 62nd in
2023, underscoring its growing importance in the
field of globalization.
World Happiness Report Finland India is ranked 126th this time, like last year.
2024 Finland has become the happiest country in the
world for the seventh consecutive year.

Qs 1. What is India's position in the recently (B). 108th

released 'Global Intellectual Property Index (C). 111th
2024’? (D). 115th
(A). 40th Ans(B). 108th
(B). 42nd ➢ India ranked 108th in the UNDP Gender
(C). 46th Inequality Index 2022.
(D). 48 th
➢ Report Released – 13th March 2024
Ans(B). 42nd India has made significant progress in
➢ Global Intellectual Property Index 2024 :- bridging the gender divide.
➢ Report Issuer – US Chamber of Commerce ➢ The country has improved its ranking by 14
➢ This year's index ranked 55 economies, places compared to last year.
assessing the effectiveness of their IP ➢ In GII 2022, India ranked 108 out of 193
frameworks in fostering innovation and countries with a score of 0.437.
creative industries. ➢ 1st - Denmark
➢ 1st – America (95.48%) ➢ 2nd - Norway
➢ 2nd – United Kingdom (94.12%) ➢ 3rd - Switzerland
➢ 3rd – France (93.12%) Qs 3. What position does India hold in the
➢ India's rank - 42nd (38.64%) recently released Human Development Index?
Qs 2. What position does India rank in the (A). 123rd
recently released Gender Inequality Index (B). 130th
2022? (C). 134st
(A). 122nd (D). 142nd

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Ans(C). 134st Ans(B). 62nd
➢ India ranked 134th in the UNDP Human ➢ India ranked 62nd in DHL's Global
Development Index 2022. Connectedness Index 2023.
➢ India's Human Development Index (HDI) value ➢ India has moved up from 67th position in
has increased to 0.644 in 2022, ranking the 2022 to 62nd position in 2023, underlining
country 134 out of 193 countries and its growing importance in the field of
territories. globalization.
➢ Report Issuer - United Nations Development ➢ India has moved from 67th in 2022 to 62nd
Programme (UNDP) in 2023, underscoring its growing importance
➢ The per capita gross national income in India in the field of globalization.
increased from $6,542 USD to $6,951 USD, ➢ 1st – Singapore,
equivalent to about Rs 5.75 lakh in Indian ➢ 2nd – Netherlands
currency. ➢ 3rd – Ireland

Qs 4. Where is India in the recently released Qs 6. What position does India's 'Rasmalai'

V-DEM (Varieties of Democracy) report? hold in the recently released list of '10 Best

(A). 36th Paneer Desserts’?

(B). 49th (A). 1st

(C). 78th (B). 2nd

(D). 104th (C). 3rd

Ans(D). 104th (D). 4th

➢ Democracy Report 2024 of V-DEM Ans(B). 2nd

Institute :- ➢ 'Rasa Malai' ranked second in the list of

➢ India was ranked 104th among 179 countries '10 Best Paneer Desserts in the World'.

in V-Dem's Democracy Index report. ➢ 1st place - 'Cernik' of Poland

➢ India has been listed among the top ten ➢ Report Issuer – Atlas

autocratic countries, which affects half the ➢ Ras Malai is a popular Indian dessert of West

population of autocratic countries. Bengali origin.

➢ India was ranked 104th among 179 countries ➢ 'Ras' means juice and 'malai' means cream.

in V-DEM's Democracy Index report. Qs 7. Which country is on top in 'World

India is listed among the top ten autocratic Happiness Index 2024’?

countries, affecting half the population of (A). Israel

autocratic countries. (B). Ireland

Qs 5. Where is India in the recently released (C). Denmark

DHL Connectedness Index? (D). Finland

(A). 54th Ans(D). Finland

(B). 62nd ➢ World Happiness Report 2024 :-

(C). 71st India is ranked 126th this time, like last year.

(D). 85th

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➢ Finland has become the happiest country in
the world for the seventh consecutive year.
➢ Afghanistan is in last place.
➢ Lithuania is at the top for under 30 years and
Denmark is at the top for 60 years and
above.
➢ These rankings are based on perceptions of
GDP, life expectancy, social support,
freedom, generosity, and corruption.
Qs 8. Which city has emerged as Asia's new
billionaire hub, according to Hurun
Research's 2024 Global Rich List?
(A). Beijing
(B). Penang
(C). Moscow
(D). Mumbai
Ans(D). Mumbai
➢ Mumbai has emerged as the new
billionaire center of Asia by defeating
Beijing in the list of Hurun Research.
➢ According to the Global Rich List 2024 by
Hurun Research, Mumbai has rapidly become
Asia's billionaire hub.
➢ 1st – New York (119 billionaires)
➢ 2nd – London (97 billionaires)
➢ 3rd – Mumbai (92 billionaires)
➢ 4th - Beijing (91 billionaires)
➢ Mumbai added 26 new billionaires last year,
taking the total wealth of its billionaires to
$445 billion.
➢ There are 814 billionaires in China while
there are a total of 271 billionaires in India.

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➢
11. GI Tags

GI Tag :- Geographical indication Tags , ❖ Geographical Indications ( GI Tags) are issued

as per the Goods (Registration and
A geographical indication ( GI ) is a name or sign
Protection) Act , 1999 . This tag is issued by
used on products that corresponds to a specific
the ' Geographical Indications Registry' , which
geographic location or origin (e.g. , a city , region,
comes under the Department for Promotion
or country). The use of a geographical indication
of Industry and Internal Trade , Ministry of
as an indication of the source of a product ,
Commerce and Industry.
intended as a certification that the product has
❖ Registration of a geographical indication is
certain qualities , is made
valid only for a period of 10 years However , it
according to traditional
may be renewed from time to time for a period
methods , or has a good
of every 10 years.
reputation due to its
❖ Indian Parliament 1999 ' Geographical
geographical origin.
Indications of Goods ' was implemented under
Some important facts – the Registration and Protection Act in
❖ First product to get GI tag in India It was
❖ GI tag is a sign or symbol
Darjeeling tea .
to identify the origin of a product from a
❖ of GI tags in India has reached 432 , out of
region .
which 401 are indigenous products of India.
❖ With the help of this GI tag, good quality of
agricultural , natural or manufactured goods
can be ensured.

Practice Set

Qs 1. Where was Rupa Tarakasi given GI tag recently?

(A). Odisha
(B). West Bengal
(C). Uttar Pradesh
(D). Punjab
Ans(A). Odisha
➢ Cuttack Rupa Tarkasi and Banglar Muslin of Odisha got GI tag.
➢ By whom – Geographical Indications Registry at Chennai
➢ Historians believe that Rupa Tarakasi (silver filigree) work reached Cuttack through sea trade
from Persia via Indonesia 500 years ago, emphasizing global craftsmanship.
➢ Banglar Muslin, hand-woven yarn is hand-woven in the Bengal region. This finest type of
8. `
muslin is made of cotton.
Qs 2. Where was mask making and manuscript painting given GI tag recently?

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(A). Majuli
(B). Andaman Nicobar
(C). Goa
(D). Daman and Diu
Ans(A). Majuli
➢ Majuli mask making and manuscript painting given GI tag.
➢ Majuli has received two prestigious Geographical Indications (GI) tags from the Government
of India for its traditional crafts – Majuli Mask Making and Majuli Manuscript Painting.
➢ Majuli masks are used in traditional Bhaona (theatrical performances) of the Neo-Vaishnava
tradition.
➢ Note :- Majuli Island of Assam is the largest river island in the world.

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Sr. No. Product Name State
1. Assamese Gamocha Assam
2. Alibaug White Onion Maharashtra
3. Tandoor Lal Gram Telangana
4. blood Carpo Apricot from Ladakh
5. Attappadi Thuvara (Attappadi Red Gram) Kerala
6. Kanthalur Vattavada Garlic (Kanthalur Vattavada Veluthulli) Kerala
7. Kodungallur Snap Melon (Kodungallur Pottuvelari) Kerala
8. Attappadi Attukombu Dolichos Bean [Attappadi Attukombu Avara] Kerala
9. Onatukara Elu- Sesame Kerala
10 kangra tea 2023 Himachal Pradesh
11 ' Mircha ' rice Bihar
12 Nagari Dubraj Rice Chhattisgarh
13 Basohli painting Jammu and Kashmir
14 gond painting Madhya Pradesh
15 kumbam grapes Tamil Nadu
16 Manamadurai soil Tamil Nadu
17 Mainpuri Tarkashi , Mahoba Gaura Stone Craft , Uttar Pradesh
Sambal Horn Craft
18 ishad mango Karnataka
19 author betel leaves Tamil Nadu
20 Rajouri Chikri Wood Craft of Rajouri District Jammu and Kashmir
21 Mushkabudji rice of Anantnag district Jammu and Kashmir
22 Jaderi Namakatti , Kanniyakumari Matty Banana , Chedibutta Saree Tamil Nadu
23 Bhaderwah Rajma and Ramban Sulai Honey Jammu and Kashmir
24 Royagadha Shawl and Koraput Black Cumin Odisha
25 pashmina craft Jammu and Kashmir
26 Yak Churpi , Khamti Rice & Tangsa Textile Arunachal Pradesh
27 cashew kernels Goa
28 sea buckthorn Ladakh
29. Lakadong Turmeric , Garo Dakmanda , Larnai Pottery & Garo Chubichi Meghalaya
30. Black Nunia Rice , Sundarban Honey & Kadiyal Sariya West Bengal
31. Lanjia Saura paintings , Dongriya Kondh shawls Odisha
32. Rupa Tarakasi Odisha
33. Majuli Mask Construction and Manuscript Painting Majuli

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 12. Mobile App and Portal

Mobile App /Portal Launcher/State Objective

' Arunpol App Arunachal People can also apply for other clearances from the police
Pradesh Police , through this app.
Launcher – Chief
Minister Pema
Khandu
Milk Sankalp Saathi Mobile Union Minister of Where – Mussoorie , Uttarakhand
App Heavy Industries This app has been designed and developed by Rajasthan
Electronics and Instruments Limited ( REIL), Jaipur.
PCTS App Rajasthan For online monitoring of health of pregnant women and
Government babies
NANDI _ Union Minister Objective:- NANDI portal has been developed for a resilient
Parshottam animal health sector in India.
Rupala
"Report Fish Disease" App Union Minister Indian Fisheries Minister launched an app called "Report
Parshottam Fish Disease" to fulfill national and international obligations
Rupala through transparent reporting.
Police Drone Unit in chennai ' Police Drone Unit ' has been launched by Greater Chennai
City Police for aerial surveillance over vast areas and instant
detection of criminal activities.
Mobile-Dost-App Jammu and In Jammu and Kashmir , In line with the vision of “Your
Kashmir Mobile – Our Office” a ‘ Mobile-Dost-App ’ has been
launched.
NotebookLM Google Purpose – To help people learn faster
' Satellite Network Portal in gujarat OneWeb company is setting up two ' Satellite Network
Site' Portal sites ' and one of them will be in Mehsana district of
Gujarat.
Study in India Portal Education Minister Study in India Portal is a one-stop platform that will make it
Dharmendra easier for foreign students to pursue education in India.
Pradhan and
Foreign Minister
Dr. S. Jaishankar
e-CARE Portal By whom - e- CARE :- e-Clearance For Post-life Residuals
Ministry of Health This portal was launched to avoid delays in bringing back
, Government of dead bodies of Indians abroad.
India
Rajmarg Yatra National Highway Objective – To provide comprehensive information and
Authority of India ( efficient grievance redressal to National Highway users ,
NHAI) making their journeys seamless and safe.
MASI Portal National Objective – To synchronize the monitoring of the system by
Commission for various authorities including Child Welfare Committees (
Protection of Child CWC), State Inspection Committees , District Inspection
Rights ( NCPCR) Committees , Juvenile Justice Boards ( JJB) and State
Commissions for Protection of Child Rights ( SCPCR) .
'The Vista' Tata Group The Vista is inspired by the spire of a gold window frame ,
Chairperson N symbolizing a confident approach to the future.
Chandrasekaran
9. ` 50
Suswagtam Supreme Court Objective – Supreme Court of India to create Online
Electronic Pass for visitors to enter the court premises
' ODOP Wall' Ministry of Rural Objective - To highlight the exceptional craftsmanship and
Development cultural significance inherent within the products coming
from various districts across India.
Prabal Kanpur , Uttar This lightweight 32 bore revolver boasts an exceptional
Pradesh range , reaching up to 50 metres. Capable of accurately
hitting targets up to.
Floodwatch app Launched by The Government of India has launched a scheme to provide
Government of real-time flood information using interactive maps.
India
UDGAM rbi UDGAM :- Unclaimed Deposits - Gateway To Access
Information
This portal has been developed by Reserve Bank
Information Technology Private Limited
Samudra INCOIS has It will provide comprehensive information on all sea related
services , which will be useful to both seafarers and the
fishing community.
' Night Street Racing Circuit Chennai , Tamil Track Length – 3.5 km
Nadu This competition will be held on 9-10 December

All-in-one 'IRIS' yes bank Yes Bank 's IRIS App comes with more than 100 digital
banking features and services.
MCD 311 App Launcher – The Municipal Corporation of Delhi ( MCD) has encouraged
Former Lieutenant the residents of Delhi to actively participate in the
Governor Anil maintenance of their city by filing complaints related to
Baijal various civic issues.
e-Library App ISKCON The Transcend App presents an astonishing 56 million
words spanning over 2.7 lakh pages of Sri Prabhupada's
books , expertly translated into a comprehensive collection
of over 8,000 hours of captivating audio content and 600+
e-books . Has been given.
' Indian Heritage App ' and ' by ASI There are 3696 monuments under the protection of the
e-Permission Portal ' Archaeological Survey of India , which are spread across the
country.
G20 India Mobile the central It is a digital tool designed to facilitate interaction and
government provide valuable information to all visitors including
Ministers.
UPAg Portal Union Agriculture UPAg is a unified portal for agricultural statistics.
Ministry It aims to streamline data management within the
agriculture sector and help increase production.
Indus Appstore by PhonePe First Indian App Store Developer Platform
Youtube App by UNICEF For job opportunities in India
' Rozgar Prayag Portal Uttarakhand 'Yuva Uttarakhand App' was also launched to make
government schemes easily accessible to the youth .
iStart Talent Connect Portal Rajasthan Beginning - 2017
' Gram Manch ' GIS App Ministry of
Panchayati Raj
NHAI ERS NHA This App has been brought under the Motor Vehicles Act ,
1988 , and Central Motor Vehicles Rules , 1989 , to
increase road safety.

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 Pat-Mitro App Jute Corporation Provides important information on jute cultivation For
of India
Awaam to Awaam portal Jammu and Objective – To bring public concerns and police related
Kashmir Police matters on a common platform while promoting better
understanding and solutions.
Money2india Canada this app , money can be sent to India from any Canadian
bank seamlessly 24/7.
Translator Indian government outlines the National Education Policy 2020 ( NEP 2020) .
Anuvadni Indian government It outlines the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020).
Kilkari Gujarat 'Kilkari' sends weekly audio messages on pregnancy,
Maharashtra childbirth and baby care to beneficiaries.
SWATI portal Science, Objective - To empower Indian women and girls in STEMM
Technology, fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and
Engineering, Medicine).
Mathematics and
Medicine
GROW NITI Aayog It aims to promote efforts in environmental protection and
sustainable land use across India.
Indus Appstore PhonePe PhonePe has an Indian-made Android App Store aimed at
taking on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
iMPEL-AI Programme Microsoft and Objective - To empower Indian startups in artificial
iCreate intelligence (AI).
SWAYAM Plus Dharmendra The objective of establishing SWAYAM Plus is to enhance
Pradhan the employability of college students etc.
Genie AI Google Aim - To revolutionize video game creation.
Haj Suvidha Smriti Irani The Haj Suvidha Mobile App will inform the authorities
about the current location of Hajis in case of any need.
PM-SURAJ Portal Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched this portal
during an event organized by the Ministry of Social
Justice and Empowerment
Bhashanet Portal NIXI & MeitY NIXI unveiled the BhashaNet portal on Universal
Acceptance Day, collaborating with MeitY to promote
digital inclusivity in India.
Enable App Elaction For Persons with Disabilities
commition
cVIGIL Elaction CVIGIL app has enabled the public/public to share
commition photos/images. Permission has been given to report
violation of election code of conduct through video.

Practice Set
Qs 1. Which Union Minister recently launched (D). Nirmala Sitharaman
SWAYAM Plus platform? Ans(C). Dharmendra Pradhan
(A). Amit Shah ➢ Education Minister launches SWAYAM
(B). Anurag Thakur Plus platform.
(C). Dharmendra Pradhan

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➢ The objective of establishment of SWAYAM ➢ It is capable of creating interactive 2D video
Plus is to increase the employability of college games from image signals or text
students etc. descriptions.
➢ Courses will be included in it as per the needs ➢ Google :- Founded – 1998, CEO – Sundar
of the industry. Pichai
➢ SWAYAM :- Study Webs of Active-Learning Qs 4. Which Union Minister recently
for Young Aspiring Minds launched 'Haj Suvidha App’?
➢ It has collaborated with industry leaders like (A). Smriti Irani
L&T, Microsoft, Cisco and others to develop (B). Ashwani Vaishnav
curriculum tailored to industry needs. (C). Amit Shah
Qs 2. Recently Union Minister Dharmendra (D). Rajnath Singh
Pradhan launched Project ODISERV for Ans(A). Smriti Irani
graduates of which state? ➢ Union Minister Smriti Irani launched 'Haj
(A). Odisha Suvidha App'.
(B). Maharashtra ➢ Union Minority Affairs Minister Smriti Irani
(C). Rajasthan launched Haj Suvidha App for Haj pilgrims at
(D). Tamil Nadu an event organized in Delhi. Also released Haj
Ans(A). Odisha Guide 2024.
➢ Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan ➢ Haj Suvidha Mobile App will provide
launches Project ODISERV for graduates of information to the authorities about the
Odisha. current location of the Hajis at the time of
➢ Where – Sambalpur any need.
➢ Objective – To prepare young graduates of ➢ And 'Haj Guide' is available in total 10
Odisha for employment opportunities in the languages including Hindi, English, Urdu,
financial services sector. Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, which will help
➢ 1100 students in Odisha have already been Haj pilgrims from time to time.
trained under Project ODISERV and some of Qs 5. Which platform was recently launched
them have also got employment. by the Department of Telecommunications to
➢ Note:- The country's first Skill India Center report spam callers?
has been established in Sambalpur, Odisha. (A). Chakshu
Qs 3. Who recently launched 'Genie AI' to (B). Akshu
revolutionize video game creation? (C). D-spam
(A). Apple (D). None of these
(B). Amazon Ans(A). Chakshu
(C). Microsoft ➢ The Department of Telecommunications
(D). Google (DoT) launched the Chakshu platform for
Ans(D). Google telecom users.
➢ Google unveils Genie AI. ➢ When – 4th March
➢ Objective – To bring revolutionary changes in ➢ It aims to allow citizens to "actively report
video game production. suspicious and fraudulent
communications".

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➢ Chakshu (र्क्षु) means eye in Hindi. ➢ Switching buses from diesel to LNG will
Qs 6. Who launched 'PM-SURAJ Portal' in reduce pollution by 10% and also reduce fuel
March 2024? costs.
(A). Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Qs 8. Who recently introduced “SIMA”, an AI
(B). Ashwini Vaishnav agent that plays games like professionals?
(C). Narendra Modi (A). Microsoft
(D). Amit Shah (B). Google
Ans(C). Narendra Modi (C). CRAFTON
➢ Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched (D). None of these
the PM-SURAJ portal. Ans(B). Google
➢ Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched this ➢ Google DeepMind launches AI gamer
portal during an event organized by the SIMA, which plays like a pro.
Ministry of Social Justice and ➢ Meaning of SIMA - Scalable, Instructable,
Empowerment. Multiworld Agent
➢ PM SURAJ :- Prime Minister’s Samajik SIMA has been trained and tested on games
Utthan aur Rojgar Aadhar Jankalyaan like No Man's Sky, Teardown, Valheim, and
➢ The portal showcases the government's Goat Simulator 3.
commitment to provide credit assistance and ➢ The goal of this project is to create agents
empower one lakh entrepreneurs from who can create high-level strategic planning
underprivileged communities. and drive action.
Qs 7. Recently, the Chief Minister of which Qs 9. Who launched 'Know Your Candidate'
state launched India's first LNG powered app recently?
bus? (A). Election Commission
(A). Karnataka (B). Controller General of Accounts
(B). Madhya Pradesh (C). Comptroller and Auditor General of
(C). Maharashtra Accounts
(D). Rajasthan (D). NITI Aayog
Ans(C). Maharashtra Ans(A). Election Commission
➢ Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath ➢ The Election Commission of India
Shinde launched India's first LNG- launched the 'Know Your Candidate' app.
powered bus. ➢ This app will enable voters to find out if any
➢ It is India's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) electoral candidate has any criminal record in
powered bus. their constituency.
➢ It will be operated by the Maharashtra State ➢ Note: – The 18th Lok Sabha elections 2024
Road Transport Corporation. are starting on April 19.
➢ The Maharashtra State Road Transport Qs 10. Who recently announced the unveiling
Corporation announced that 5,000 of its of 'Bhashanet Portal' for digital inclusion
diesel vehicles will be converted to LNG across the country?
alternative fuel vehicles in phases. (A). NIXI
(B). MeitY
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(D). NITI आयोग ➢ The Election Commission launched the
Ans (A). NIXI & MeitY CVIGIL app to monitor the election
➢ NIXI and MeitY unveil BhashaNet portal process.
for digital inclusion across the country. ➢ CVIGIL app has enabled the public/public to
➢ NIXI in collaboration with MeitY to promote share photos/images. Permission has been
digital inclusivity in India unveiled BhashaNet given to report violation of election code of
portal on Universal Acceptance Day. conduct through video.
➢ NIXI :- National Internet Exchange of India ➢ CEC Rajiv Kumar has assured action on the
➢ This initiative aims to advance digital report within 100 minutes.
inclusion and linguistic diversity in India by
showcasing the collaborative efforts between
NIXI and the Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology (MeitY).
Qs 11. Which app did the Election Commission
recently launch for disabled persons?
(A). Sahayta App
(B). Saksham App
(C). Divya App
(D). Divya Saksham App
Ans(B). Saksham App
➢ Election Commission launched Saksham
App for Persons with Disabilities.
➢ The Election Commission has announced that
voters above 85 years of age and persons
with disabilities with 40% benchmark
disability can vote from home.
➢ The polling body is also arranging transport
facilities for disabled persons and elderly.
➢ 25th Chief Election Commissioner - Rajiv
Kumar.
➢ Election Commissioners - Gyanesh Kumar
and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
Qs 12. Which app was recently launched by
the Election Commission to monitor the
election process?
(A). cVIGIL
(B). CIAL
(C). WATCHER
(D). None of these
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 13. Events and Conferences
➢ Organizer – Indian Agricultural Research
Qs 1. Who will host the All India Research Institute, Pusa (New Delhi)
Scholars Summit (AIRSS) in the year 2024? ➢ Objective – To encourage adoption of modern
(A). IIT Guwahati agricultural techniques and entrepreneurship
(B). IIT Mumbai among farmers.
(C). IIT Madras Qs 3. Where did the Indian Army participate in
(D). IIT Jodhpur the recently organized exercise 'Cutlass
Ans(C). IIT Madras Express-2024’?
➢ IIT Madras hosted All India Research (A). Tuvalu
Scholars Summit 2024. (B). Malta
➢ IIT Madras hosted the All India Research (C). Guava
Scholar Summit 2024. (D). Seychelles
➢ Event – 3 to 7 March 2024 Ans(D). Seychelles
➢ This program brings together ideas from ➢ Indian Navy participated in Exercise
various disciplines across India to showcase Cutlass Express 2024.
and explore recent advances in various ➢ arrangement - (Port Victoria, in the
research areas. Seychelles)
➢ The program collects ideas from various ➢ When: 26 February to 08 March 2024
disciplines across India to showcase and ➢ This multinational exercise brings together
explore recent advances in various research navies of friendly countries from East Africa,
areas. the West Indian Ocean Region, Europe, North
➢ All India Research Scholars Summit 2024 America and many international organizations.
promises to be a fusion of ideas, innovation Qs 4. Which country hosted the third summit
and collaboration. of democracy held from 18-20 March?
➢ The All India Research Scholars Summit (A). China
2024 promises to be a blend of ideas, (B). South Korea
innovation, and collaboration. (C). Russia
Qs 2. Where was 'Pusa Agricultural Science (D). India
Fair 2024' organized recently? Ans(B). South Korea
(A). Chennai, Tamil Nadu ➢ South Korea hosted the third summit for
(B). Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala democracy.
(C). Simdega, Jharkhand ➢ When: 18 to 20 March 2024
(D). Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh ➢ Where – Seoul, South Korea
Ans(C). Simdega, Jharkhand ➢ Presidency – Yoon Suk Yool (President, South
➢ Pusa Agricultural Science Fair 2024 was Korea)
organized in Simdega district of Jharkhand. ➢ Delegates from more than 30 countries
➢ Where – Simdega district of Jharkhand participated.
➢ When – 10 to 12 March ➢ Note: – India is ranked 104th in the
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 ➢ Australia now holds a 2+2 dialogue with the
Qs 5. Where was the 4th Shanghai UK, Russia and other countries.
Cooperation Organisation Startup Forum Brazil:- Capital: Brasilia, President - Lula de
organized recently? Salva, Currency- Brazilian rial.
(A). Hyderabad Qs 7. Where was the first Nuclear Energy
(B). Bangalore Summit 2024 held?
(C). Bhopal (A). Austria
(D). New Delhi (B). Belgium
Ans(D). New Delhi (C). India
➢ The 4th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (D). Denmark
(SCO) Startup Forum was held in New Ans(B). Belgium
Delhi. ➢ The first Nuclear Energy Summit 2024 was
➢ When – on March 19, 2024 held in Belgium.
➢ It focused on enhancing interaction between ➢ The summit was co-chaired by Belgian Prime
startups of SCO member states, fostering Minister Alexandre de Cru and International
innovation, creating employment opportunities Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-
and nurturing young talent. General Rafael Mariano Grossi.
➢ NOTE :- ➢ Objective – To address global challenges of
➢ Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO): reducing the use of fossil fuels, enhancing
Founded- 2001, Headquarters- Beijing, China, energy security and promoting economic
Member Countries- 9 growth
➢ Kazakhstan will host the SCO Summit 2024. ➢ International Atomic Energy Agency
Qs 6. Where was the first '2+2' Defence (IAEA): Established in - 1957, Headquarters:
Ministerial Dialogue between India and Brazil Vienna, Austria.
held recently?
(A). Hyderabad
(B). Bangalore
(C). Bhopal
(D). New Delhi
Ans(D). New Delhi
➢ India and Brazil held their first '2+2'
dialogue.
➢ Where - in New Delhi
➢ The '2+2' dialogue is a defence and foreign
ministerial dialogue between two countries.
➢ It discussed ways to enhance cooperation
between India and Brazil in the areas of
energy, critical minerals, technology and
counter-terrorism.
➢ India first launched the 2+2 dialogue with the
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 14. Festivals and Fairs
Name of the festival events Other information
Kheer Bhavani Fair 2023 Jammu and Kashmir Kheer Bhawani Fair is an annual festival celebrated by
both Kashmiri Pandits and the local people of Kashmir
Valley.
Raja Parba (King in odisha Raja Utsav is a festival celebrated in Odisha on the
Festival) occasion of Mithun Sankranti .
It is also known as Swing Festival .
Palki Parva Warkari community of The Palanquin Festival is an annual pilgrimage to
Maharashtra Pandharpur – the seat of the Hindu god Vithoba in
Maharashtra, in honor of the god.
Vitasta Festival Jammu and Kashmir Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister , Shri
Amit Shah addressed the Vitasta Mahotsav organized
by the Ministry of Culture in Srinagar as the Chief
Guest.
Mango Festival 'Aamras' Minister of State D.P. Where – Moscow , Russia
Lion Inaugural – Dinesh Pratap Singh (Minister of State) and
Pawan Kapoor (Indian Ambassador to Russia)
Hareli festival Chhattisgarh This is considered to be the first festival of
Chhattisgarh .
Hareli festival is celebrated on Shravan Krishna Paksha
Amavasya .
Harela Parv 2023 Uttarakhand Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami
participated in a program organized on water
conservation on the occasion of Harela Parv 2023.
Chachin Charai Festival Arunachal Pradesh When – 14-15 July
Where – In Tawang area near Bumla Pass
Perukku cultural festival Tamil Nadu This festival is traditionally celebrated in late July or
early August , with the main focus being on expressing
gratitude towards water bodies.
Library Festival 2023 President Draupadi Event – 5-6 August 2023
Murmu Where – Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
India Startup Festival Bangalore Theme - Innovation at the bottom of the pyramid
Onam Festival Kerala than 6 lakh free Onam kits will be provided to poor
families and residents of welfare institutions in the
state .
Kandy Esala Perahera Sri Lanka This festival is celebrated at the Temple of the Sacred
Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha in Kandy.
Gai Jatra Festival Nepal In this, people roam around the city wearing strange
costumes and remember the people who died last
year.
Bangas Valley Festival Jammu and Kashmir Where – Bangas Valley in the picturesque Kupwara
district
The festival provides a valuable platform to local
artisans to display their traditional arts and crafts ,

lighthouse festival Goa Where – From Fort Aguada Lighthouse in Panaji, Goa
Himalayan Film Festival Ladakh Version - Second
Shri Anna Mahotsav Uttar Pradesh Where – Indira Gandhi Foundation , Lucknow
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Kati Bihu Festival Assam This festival is also known as Kangoli Bihu.
Saras Livelihood Fair Haryana When – 26 October – 11 November 2023
2023
My Houchongba Festival Manipur To promote and strengthen relations between the hill
tribes of the state and the valley people.
Hornbill Festival Nagaland When – 1 to 10 December 2023
5th Global Ayurveda Thiruvananthapuram , Theme :- 'Emerging Challenges in Healthcare and a
Festival Kerala Resurgent Ayurveda'
Water History Festival New Delhi by Jal Shakti Ministry in
International Konark Puri , Odisha Edition – 34th
Dance Festival
Khadi Mati Art Festival Ahmedabad By Khadi and Village Industries Commission
International Gita Haryana Event - 17th December to 24th December
Mahotsav
Tansen Festival Madhya Pradesh When – 24 – 28 December 2023
12th Divine Art Fair Surat By DEPwD and NDFDC
International Kite Gujarat Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated
Festival the International Kite Festival on 7 January.
Pongal, Bhogali Bihu and Tamil Nadu , Assam and
Lohri festival Punjab
International Balloon Where – Pollachi , Tamil 9th edition , the festival was inaugurated by G.,
Festival Nadu President, Chamber of Commerce , Pollachi. D.
Gopalakrishnan did it.
Paga Hornbill Festival Arunachal Pradesh The Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival ( PPHF) emphasizes
wildlife conservation , especially hornbills, within the
Pakke Tiger Reserve .
Sambhar Festival 2024 Rajasthan Inauguration – Deputy CM and Tourism Minister Diya
Kumari
When – 26 – 28 January
Rusoma Orange Festival Where – Rusoma village It features activities centered around live music ,
2024 of Kohima district culinary showcases , art exhibitions , and
demonstrations of diverse orange products.
'Surajkund Mela' Where: Surajkund Mela Version: 37th
Ground, Faridabad, Theme State – Gujarat
Haryana Inaugurator - President Droupadi Murmu
Nagi Bird Festival Bihar The aim of the festival is to promote bird conservation
and educate people about migratory birds and their
habitats.
International Puppet Chandigarh Artists from different parts of the world showed their
Festival performance in this program through the beautiful art
of puppetry.
Khajuraho Dance Festival Madhya Pradesh When: 20 to 26 February 2024 The festival will see
renowned artists of the country presenting various
classical dances like Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Odissi and
Kuchipudi.
International Gita in Colombo, Sri Lanka A copy of "Srimad Bhagavad Gita" will be presented in
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 Tawi Festival Jammu and Kashmir Event – 1 – 4 March 2024, The first day was dedicated
to rivers, while the second day focused on exploring
the different dimensions of the heritage.
nutrition festival Ministry of Women and The event aimed to promote good nutrition and
Child Development highlight India's ongoing efforts to tackle malnutrition.
Gorsam Kora Arunachal Pradesh Theme 2024 - Zero Waste Festival

Qs 1. Where did the four-day 'Tawi Mahotsav' ➢ Women and Child Development Minister –
start from 1-4 March 2024? Smriti Irani
(A). Ladakh Qs 3. In which state was 'Chapchar Koot
(B). Kerala Festival' celebrated recently?
(C). Jammu and Kashmir (A). Madhya Pradesh
(D). Uttarakhand (B). Manipur
Ans(C). Jammu and Kashmir (C). Mizoram
➢ The four-day 'Tawi Mahotsav' started in (D). Nagaland
Jammu and Kashmir on March 1, 2024. Ans(C). Mizoram
➢ Event – 1 – 4 March 2024 ➢ The biggest festival of Mizoram, Chapchar
➢ The four-day 'Tawi Mahotsav' focuses entirely Kut Mahotsav was celebrated.
on promoting the rich, diverse art forms and ➢ This festival is celebrated every year on the first
cultural heritage of Jammu. Friday of the month of March, this time it was
➢ The first day was dedicated to rivers, while the celebrated on 1 March.
second day focused on exploring different ➢ At the beginning of the year, Chapchar Kut is
dimensions of the heritage. celebrated to thank God after the completion of
Qs 2. 'Poshan Utsav' was recently organized by the most difficult task of jhum cultivation –
which ministry? clearing the forest.
(A). Ministry of Education Qs 4. Who won the first prize in the recently
(B). Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs organized 'National Youth Parliament Festival
(C). Ministry of Women and Child Development 2024’?
(D). Ministry of Health (A). Yatin Bhaskar Duggal
Ans(C). Ministry of Women and Child (B). Vaishna Pichai
Development (C). Kanishk Sharma
➢ Ministry of Women and Child Development (D). Dheeraj Sahay
organized 'Poshan Utsav'. Ans(A). Yatin Bhaskar Duggal
➢ The objective of the event was to promote good ➢ Yatin Bhaskar Duggal won the first prize at the
nutrition and highlight India's ongoing efforts National Youth Parliament Festival 2024.
to tackle malnutrition. ➢ 1st Prize - Yatin Bhaskar Duggal) (haryana)
➢ 'Poshan Utsav Book' was released at the event ➢ 2nd Prize : (Vaishna Pichai) (Tamil Nadu)
and the launch of Cartoon Alliance was ➢ 3rd Prize : (Kanishk Sharma) (Rajasthan)
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➢ The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Buddhist rituals by monks at the Goram
through NYKS and National Service Scheme Church.
(NSS), has been organizing Youth Parliament
programmes like District Youth Parliament,
State Youth Parliament and National Youth
Parliament.
Qs 5. Where was the "India by the Creek"
festival launched in March 2024?
(A). Dubai
(B). Parish
(C). London
(D). New Delhi
Ans(A). Dubai
➢ Dubai launched "India by the Creek" festival
to celebrate friendship.
➢ Where- Al Seif Park, Dubai
➢ Displays the vibrant culture of India. It hosts
concerts, literary talks, poetry, workshops
and a celebration of India-Dubai historical
ties.
Qs 6. Where was the 'Gorsam Kora' festival
celebrated recently as a symbol of the enduring
friendship between India and Bhutan?
(A). Sikkim
(B). Assam
(C). Arunachal Pradesh
(D). Nagaland
Ans(C). Arunachal Pradesh
➢ Gorsam Kora Festival was celebrated at
Jemithang in Tawang district of Arunachal
Pradesh.
➢ When – 7 to 10 March 2024
➢ This festival symbolizes the enduring friendship
between India and Bhutan.
➢ Theme 2024 - Zero Waste Festival
➢ The festival features chanting of sacred
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 15. Plan and Project
Qs 1. Where did PM Narendra Modi recently Qs 3. Which state government recently
inaugurate the world's largest grain storage launched MYUVA scheme to empower
scheme? young entrepreneurs?
(A). Hyderabad (A). Himachal Pradesh
(B). Bangalore (B). Uttarakhand
(C). Bhopal (C). Madhya Pradesh
(D). New Delhi (D). Uttar Pradesh
Ans(D). New Delhi Ans(D). Uttar Pradesh
➢ PM Modi inaugurated the world's largest ➢ The Uttar Pradesh government launched the
grain storage scheme. MYUVA scheme to empower young
➢ Where – In New Delhi entrepreneurs.
➢ This is the world's largest grain storage ➢ CM Yogi has launched the "MYUVA
scheme in the cooperative sector. scheme" in UP targeting young
➢ PM Modi inaugurated a project for entrepreneurs with a fund of Rs 1,000 crore.
computerization of 18,000 PACS across ➢ Under MYUVA, interest-free loans will be
the country. given to young entrepreneurs
Qs 2. Which state government recently Qs 4. Recently, under which scheme Delhi
unveiled the 'Universal Life Insurance Government announced to give Rs 1000 per
Scheme’? month to women above 18 years of age in
(A). Tamil Nadu the financial year 2024-25?
(B). Odisha (A). Chief Minister Self-reliant Scheme
(C). Kerala (B). Chief Minister Women Self-reliant Scheme
(D). Nagaland (C). Chief Minister Mahila Samman Yojana
Ans(D). Nagaland (D). Chief Minister Sahayta Scheme
➢ Nagaland government launches Ans(C). Chief Minister Mahila Samman
universal life insurance scheme. Yojana
➢ The Nagaland government under the ➢ Delhi government launches Mukhyamantri
leadership of Nagaland Chief Minister Mahila Samman Yojana.
Neiphiu Rio has launched an initiative ➢ This scheme has been started to provide
aimed at mitigating the financial difficulties financial assistance to the poor and
caused by the untimely death of the main economically weaker women of Delhi.
breadwinner of a family. ➢ Under this, eligible women will be provided
➢ Chief Minister Universal Life Insurance financial assistance of ₹ 1000 every month.
Scheme is funded by the state government. ➢ The Delhi government has kept a budget of ₹
➢ There is a provision for accident insurance 2000 crore for this scheme.
coverage of Rs 2 lakh for the earning Qs 5. Which Union Minister recently
individual and family. launched 'Aditi Yojana’?
➢ Accident insurance covers disability and (A). Amit Shah
death with varying sum assured. (B). Rajnath Singh
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(C). Jyotiraditya Scindia (C). Kerala
(D). Dr. Harsh Vardhan (D). Jharkhand
Ans(B). Rajnath Singh Ans(D). Jharkhand
➢ Defense Minister Rajnath Singh launched ➢ Jharkhand government announced the
the 'Aditi Yojana’. launch of State Widow Remarriage
➢ Objective - To promote startups Incentive Scheme.
developing complex, unique and ➢ Under this scheme, Rs 2 lakh will be
strategically useful technology in the allocated as an incentive.
defense sector. ➢ The first budget of the Jharkhand
➢ Planning cost - Rs. 750 crores government was presented under the
➢ Under the scheme, startups doing leadership of newly appointed Chief
innovative work in the defense sector will be Minister Champai Soren.
given financial assistance up to Rs 25 crore. ➢ The budget for the upcoming financial year
➢ The scheme is currently for two years. 2024-25 has been estimated at Rs 1.28
➢ Under the Aditi scheme, 30 deep-tech and lakh crore.
complex tactical techniques will be worked Qs 8. 'Chalo India-Global Diaspora
on. Campaign' was recently launched in the
Qs 6. Which state government recently Indian High Commission of which country?
announced "Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna (A). Australia
Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojana"? (B). Russia
(A). West Bengal (C). Japan
(B). Bihar (D). Bangladesh
(C). Himachal Pradesh Ans(D). Bangladesh
(D). Jharkhand ➢ The "Chalo India-Global Diaspora
Ans(C). Himachal Pradesh Campaign" was launched at the Indian
➢ Himachal Pradesh announced "Indira Gandhi High Commission in Bangladesh.
Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojana". ➢ It is part of PM Modi's global initiative to
➢ Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister promote tourism.
Sukhvinder Sukhu has announced an ➢ PM Modi urged the Indian diaspora to
unprecedented initiative aimed at promote India tourism by inviting five non-
empowering women in the state. Indian friends.
➢ Under this scheme, women between the age ➢ The event was attended by High
of 18 and 60 years will get a monthly Commissioner Pranay Verma and officials
stipend of ₹1,500. from India.
➢ Annual Expenses- ₹800 करोड़ Qs 9. Who recently inaugurated the 'Delhi
➢ Women Benefiting)- More than 5 lakh Gramodaya Abhiyan Project’?
Qs 7. Which state government recently (A). PS Sreedharan Pillai
launched 'Widow Remarriage Promotion (B). Dropadi Murmu
Scheme’? (C). Ramnath Kovind
(A). Uttarakhand (D). Amit Shah
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➢ Amit Shah inaugurates Delhi Gramodaya ➢ The Chief Minister launched a web portal
Abhiyan project. where beneficiaries can express their
➢ Inaugurates PNG facilities in 41 villages and opinions and give feedback on welfare
development projects in 178 villages of Delhi projects of the Tamil Nadu government.
under 'Delhi Gramodaya Abhiyan'. Qs 10. Recently in which state the Election
➢ Piped Natural Gas (PNG) supply was Commission started 'Mission 414'
started by Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) campaign?
in 41 villages through a 100-km pipeline (A). Arunachal Pradesh
network at a cost of Rs 20 crore. (B). Sikkim
➢ Total fund for this campaign - ₹960 crore (C). Uttarakhand
Qs 10. Which state government recently (D). Himachal Pradesh
launched the 'Single Drain' scheme? Ans(D). Himachal Pradesh
(A). Tamil Nadu ➢ Election Commission of India launched
(B). Odisha 'Mission 414' in Himachal Pradesh.
(C). Kerala ➢ It aims to target a high polling percentage at
(D). Nagaland 414 polling stations where the turnout was
Ans(A). Tamil Nadu less than 60% in the last Lok Sabha
➢ Tamil Nadu launched 'Neingal Nalama' elections.
scheme. ➢ The bypolls to be held on June 1 for 6
➢ Hindi meaning of 'Ningal Nalma' is - Are Assembly seats and 4 Lok Sabha seats
you okay? are also to be targeted.
➢ It aims to review the implementation of
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 16. Banking and Economy
Qs 1. According to the National Statistical rules under PMLA (Prevention of Money
Office (NSO), what was India's GDP growth Laundering Act).
rate in the third quarter (October-December Qs 3. According to SBI report, what is the
2023)? estimated GDP growth of India in the financial
(A). 6.5% year 2024?
(B). 7.2% (A). 6%
(C). 8.4% (B). 7%
(D). 8.0% (C). 8%
Ans(C). 8.4% (D). 7.5%
➢ According to the National Statistical Office Ans(C). 8%
(NSO), India's GDP growth rate in the ➢ State Bank of India (SBI) estimated
third quarter (October-December 2023) India's GDP growth rate at 8% in FY24.
was 8.4%. ➢ The State Bank of India (SBI) projected
➢ In the last quarter it was 8.1 percent. India's GDP growth rate at 8% in FY24.
➢ Latest GDP figures are better than analysts' ➢ SBI's forecast comes after NSO reported an
expectations. impressive 8.4% growth in the December
➢ NSO has also revised the GDP figures for the quarter.
financial year 2022-23. This has been reduced ➢ SBI's forecast comes after NSO reported an
to 7% compared to the earlier estimate of impressive 8.4% growth in the December
7.2%. quarter.
➢ NOTE :- National Income in India is ➢ SBI :- Established – 1 July 1955,
calculated by the National Statistics Office Headquarters – Mumbai, Chairman – Dinesh
(NSO). Kumar Khara
Qs 2. Recently FIU imposed a fine of Rs 5.49 ➢ Note :-
crore on which payment bank? ➢ Moody's raised India's GDP-growth
(A). India Post Payments Bank Limited forecast for calendar year 2024 to 6.8%.
(B). Airtel Payments Bank Limited ➢ Moody's raised India's GDP-growth forecast
(C). Fino Payments Bank Limited to 6.8% for the calendar year 2024.
(D). Paytm Payments Bank Limited Qs 4. According to CRISIL's rating, what
Ans(D). Paytm Payments Bank Limited percent of India's GDP is expected to be in the
➢ FIU imposed a fine of Rs 5.49 crore on financial year 2025?
PayTm Payments Bank. (A). 8.0%
➢ According to the Finance Ministry, the bank (B). 7.6%
accounts held in Paytm Payments Bank were (C). 7.0%
used by entities involved in illegal activities. (D). 6.8%
➢ The Finance Ministry said that the Financial Ans(D). 6.8%
Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has ➢ According to CRISIL, India's GDP growth
imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 5.49 crore rate will be 6.8% in FY 2025.
on Paytm Payment Bank Ltd for violation of
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➢ The agency said that growth will decline due to ➢ Fitch said India's economic growth will be
reduced demand due to high interest rates and supported by strong domestic demand and
fiscal pressure. For the current current increased investment.
financial year 2023-24, CRISIL has projected a ➢ Previous estimate – 6.5%
growth of 7.6%. ➢ Last estimate – 6.5%
➢ CRISIL MD & CEO Amish Mehta said that the ➢ Official data from the National Statistical
Indian economy will cross $ 5,000 billion Office (NSO) has shown that the country's
($5 trillion) in the next 7 financial years. GDP has increased by 8.4% in the October-
Qs 5. The Cabinet approved the 'India AI' December period.
mission in March 2024, how much budget Qs 7. Recently the Government of India signed
was allocated for this mission? a loan of $181 million with which bank?
(A). Rs 10,372 crore (A). SBI
(B). Rs 10,375 crore (B). RBI
(C). Rs 10,380 crore (C). World Bank
(D). none of these (D). ADB
Ans(A). Rs 10,372 crore Ans (D). ADB
➢ Union Cabinet approves IndiaAI Mission. ➢ Government of India and ADB Sign $181
➢ An adequate budget of Rs 10,371.92 crore has Million Loan
been allocated for India AI Mission. ➢ India and the Asian Development Bank
➢ An adequate budget of Rs 10,371.92 crore has (ADB) have signed a $181 million loan
been allocated for the India AI Mission. agreement collaboratively targeting the
➢ This initiative has been launched to promote improvement of infrastructure and services
AI innovation within India and leverage AI for in sub-urban areas around Ahmedabad city in
the advancement of the country. Gujarat.
➢ This initiative has been launched to promote ➢ It aims to give priority to marginalized
AI innovation within India and leverage AI for communities including urban poor, women
the advancement of the country. and migrant workers.
➢ For this, India AI Innovation Center (IAIC) Qs 8. Which of the following banks partnered
is also being established. with the Indian Olympic Association for Paris
Qs 6. According to global rating agency Fitch, Olympics 2024?
what is the estimate of India's GDP growth (A). HDFC bank
for the financial year 2025? (B). YES bank
(A). 6.5% (C). SBI bank
(B). 7.0% (D). BOB bank
(C). 7.5% Ans(B). YES bank
(D). 8.0% ➢ Yes Bank partners with Indian Olympic
Ans(B). 7.0% Association for Paris Olympics 2024.
➢ Fitch Ratings raised GDP growth forecast ➢ Yes Bank has formed a strategic partnership
to 7% in FY25. with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
to become the official banking partner for
Team India at the Paris Olympics 2024.

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➢ The collaboration aims to provide score of 88.3 and an associated AAA brand
comprehensive support to India's Olympic strength rating.
athletes and their families. ➢ Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
➢ Yes Bank has also launched a campaign called :- Established - 1956, Headquarters -
'Together Jeetenge'. Mumbai, Chairman - Siddharth Mohanty
➢ Yes Bank unveiled the 'Yes Glory Debit Qs 10. According to the recent information,
Card', specially designed for Olympic athletes India's government e-market holds what
from India. position among the world's largest e-
➢ Yes Bank :- Establishment - 2004, commerce platforms?
Headquarters - Mumbai, MD&CEO - Prashant (A). 1st (B). 2nd
Kumar (C). 3rd (D). 4th
Qs 9. Which is the strongest insurance brand Ans(C). 3rd
globally as per the Brand Finance Insurance ➢ India's Government e-Market (GeM) is the
100 report 2024? third largest e-commerce platform in the
(A). Sahara Group world.
(B). LIC ➢ The total value of orders placed through GeM
(C). Max Insurance in 2018-19 was Rs 17,445 crore, which
(D). none of these gradually increased to around Rs 1.07 lakh
Ans (B). LIC crore in 2021-22.
➢ LIC emerged as the strongest insurance ➢ In the last financial year (FY23), the value of
brand globally. orders (GMV) was a little over Rs 2.01 lakh
➢ Report – Brand Finance Insurance 100 2024 crore.
Report. ➢ Both public and private sector companies can
➢ LIC's brand value remains stable at USD 9.8 sell their products and services through GeM.
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 17. National events
Uttar Pradesh ➢ Under this policy, those who set up industries
Qs 1. Which state became the first to issue 5 in five years will get many benefits and
crore Ayushman cards under Ayushman incentives.
Bharat PMJAY? ➢ First state to introduce green hydrogen policy
(A). Himachal Pradesh - Himachal Pradesh.
(B). Uttarakhand Qs 3. Recently Uttar Pradesh state
(C). Madhya Pradesh government announced to change the names
(D). Uttar Pradesh of how many railway stations?
Ans(D). Uttar Pradesh (A). 10
➢ Uttar Pradesh became the first state in the (B). 8
country to issue 5 crore Ayushman cards (C). 7
under Ayushman Bharat PMJAY. (D). 6
➢ PMJAY - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana Ans(B). 8
➢ Uttar Pradesh government has issued ➢ Uttar Pradesh government announced to
50,017,920 Ayushman cards and benefited rename 8 railway stations in Amethi
74,382,304 persons. district.
➢ A total of 3,716 hospitals are listed in the state ➢ The Union Home Ministry has given its
under this scheme. approval to the Uttar Pradesh government's
➢ Ayushman Bharat Yojana (PMJAY) :- Start proposal to rename eight railway stations in
– 23 September 2018 Amethi district.
➢ Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana is the ➢ Objective - To preserve the cultural identity
world's largest health insurance scheme. and heritage of the region.
Qs 2. Which state government recently ➢ 1- Name of Kasimpur Halt - Jais City
approved the Green Hydrogen Policy? ➢ 2- Name of Jais - Guru Gorakhnath Dham,
(A). Himachal Pradesh ➢ 3- Bani's name - Swami Paramahamsa,
(B). Uttarakhand ➢ 4- Name of Misrauli - Maa Kalikan Dham,
(C). Madhya Pradesh ➢ 5- Name of Nihalgarh - Maharaja Bijli Pasi,
(D). Uttar Pradesh ➢ 6- Akbarganj Name - Maa Ahorva Bhawani
Ans(D). Uttar Pradesh Dham
➢ In March 2024, the Uttar Pradesh ➢ 7. Name of Warisganj - Amar Shaheed Bhale
government approved the Green Hydrogen Sultan
Policy. ➢ 8- Name of Fursatganj - Tapeshwarnath
➢ Under this, a target has been set to produce 10 Qs 4. Which High Court recently repealed the
lakh metric tonnes of green hydrogen Madrasa Education Act?
annually by the year 2028. (A). Allahabad High Court
➢ UPNEDA will be the nodal agency in (B). Gujarat High Court
administering the green hydrogen policy. (C). Patna Highcourt
(D). Mumbai High Court
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➢ Allahabad High Court quashes Madrassa Answer(A). Tamil Nadu
Education Act 2004. ➢ Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the ferry
➢ The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High (boat) running on green hydrogen.
Court has declared the UP Board of Madrasa ➢ It is India's first indigenously developed and
Education Act 2004 as unconstitutional. manufactured hydrogen fuel cell ferry.
➢ The court ruled that the Act violates the ➢ It has zero emissions and zero noise.
principle of secularism as well as several ➢ Manufacture – Cochin Shipyard
Articles including Articles 14, 21 and 21-A of ➢ Where – Launched virtually from
the Constitution. Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
➢ The Act also violates Section 22 of the ➢ Note :-
University Grants Commission Act, 1956. ➢ India has set a target of becoming a zero
➢ The court has directed the Uttar Pradesh carbon emission country by 2070.
government to provide regular schooling to Qs 7. Which state government recently
students enrolled in madrasas (Islamic announced not to implement CAA?
madrasas). (A). Odisha
Tamil Nadu (B). Tamil Nadu
Qs 5. Recently, in which state did Prime (C). Telangana
Minister Narendra Modi lay the foundation (D). Chhattisgarh
stone of ISRO's new launch complex? Ans(B). Tamil Nadu
(A). Odisha ➢ Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin
(B). Maharashtra announced not to implement CAA.
(C). Rajasthan ➢ Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin
(D). Tamil Nadu claimed that the CAA is against minorities as
Ans(D). Tamil Nadu well as Sri Lankan Tamils living in camps in
➢ PM Modi laid the foundation stone of Tamil Nadu.
ISRO's new launch complex in Tamil Nadu. ➢ The rules of the Citizenship (Amendment)
➢ Where – Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu Act (CAA) were notified by the Union
➢ Cost – ₹986 crore Ministry of Home Affairs on 11th March 2024.
➢ The facility will accommodate 24 launches per Qs 8. According to a recently released report,
year. which state tops in illegal trade of shark body
➢ PM Modi launches projects worth Rs 17,300 parts?
crore in Tamil Nadu. (A). Madhya Pradesh
➢ Four road projects developed at a total cost of (B). Maharashtra
about Rs 4,586 crore in Tamil Nadu were also (C). Rajasthan
inaugurated. (D). Tamil Nadu
Qs 6. Where did PM Modi inaugurate India's Ans(D). Tamil Nadu
first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell ferry? ➢ Tamil Nadu tops the list in illegal trade of
(A). Tamil Nadu shark body parts.
(B). Kerala ➢ Report Issuer - World Wide Fund for Nature
(C). Visakhapatnam India (WWF-India)
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➢ Out of the total, 65% of the illegal trade of ➢ The new indoor facilities will help athletes train
shark body parts has taken place in Tamil all year round without fear of weather-related
Nadu. disturbances.
➢ It is followed by other states like Karnataka, ➢ Expected Cost - ₹120 Crore
Gujarat, Kerala and Maharashtra. Rajasthan
➢ Out of a total of 160 shark species, only 26 Qs 11. Recently, which state government got
sharks are found in India. SC approval for the two-child rule for
Odisha government jobs?
Qs 9. Which state government recently (A). Rajasthan
announced to set up the State Water (B). Chandigarh
Informatics Centre? (C). Gujarat
(A). Uttar Pradesh (D). Haryana
(B). Kerala Ans(A). Rajasthan
(C). Odisha ➢ Two-child rule for government jobs in
(D). Chhattisgarh Rajasthan got SC approval.
Ans(C). Odisha ➢ The Supreme Court has upheld the Rajasthan
➢ Odisha Government decided to set up State government's eligibility criteria of two children
Water Informatics Centre. to get public employment and ruled that it is
➢ Announcement – Chief Minister Naveen not discriminatory and does not violate the
Patnaik Constitution.
➢ It will provide a comprehensive repository of ➢ Rajasthan Various Services (Amendment)
hydro-meteorological data for the state. Rules, 2001 prevent candidates who have more
➢ It will have an efficient team that will handle than two children from getting government
water resources management, data handling jobs.
and information technology. Qs 12. Where did the IndianArmy recently
➢ It will facilitate exchange of hydro- form its first Apache combat helicopter
meteorological data between the Central and squadron?
State Governments. (A). Madhya Pradesh
Qs 10. In which state was India's first indoor (B). Maharashtra
athletics and aquatics centers inaugurated in (C). Rajasthan
March 2024? (D). Tamil Nadu
(A). Odisha Ans(C). Rajasthan
(B). Tamil Nadu ➢ In Rajasthan, the Indian Army raised its
(C). Telangana first Apache attack helicopter squadron.
(D). Haryana ➢ Where – Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Ans(A). Odisha ➢ It is designed to facilitate ground operations in
➢ Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik the western sector.
inaugurated India's first indoor athletics ➢ The Apache attack helicopter fleet is already
stadium and aquatic centres. being used by the Indian Air Force.
➢ Where – at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar ➢ Boeing is the American aerospace firm that
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Qs 13. Where was the world's first Om shaped (B). Sikkim
temple inaugurated recently? (C). Uttarakhand
(A). Riyadh, UAE (D). Himachal Pradesh
(B). Moscow, Russia Ans(A). Arunachal Pradesh
(C). Canberra, Australia ➢ KE Paniyor was made the 26th district of
(D). Rajasthan, India Arunachal Pradesh.
Ans(D). Rajasthan, India ➢ Kei Panyor district is formed by separating
➢ World's first Om shaped temple areas from lower Subansiri.
inaugurated in Rajasthan ➢ This new district has been created on the
➢ Where - in Jadan village of Pali district demand of the people of the Nyishi
➢ The temple stands at a height of 135 feet and community.
rests on 2,000 pillars. ➢ Note :- Arunachal Pradesh was formed as a
➢ This temple is built in the Nagara style of state on 20 February 1987.
architecture. Qs 16. Recently ‘Bichom' was made the 27th
➢ This temple can house 1,008 idols of Lord district of which state?
Mahadev and 12 Jyotirlingas. (A). Mizoram
➢ The shape of Om will also be visible from (B). Arunachal Pradesh
space. (C). Uttarakhand
Gujarat (D). Manipur
Qs 14. Which company recently inaugurated Ans(B). Arunachal Pradesh
the first indigenously manufactured hydrogen ➢ Bichom became the 27th district of
electrolyzer? Arunachal Pradesh.
(A). Reliance ➢ Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated
(B). TCS "Bichom" as the 27th district of Arunachal
(C). HDFC Bank Pradesh. It is formed from West/East
(D). L &T Kameng District,
Ans(D). L &T ➢ Headquartered in Nepangphung, which has
➢ L&T inaugurated the first indigenously been meeting a demand since 1984.
manufactured hydrogen electrolyzer. ➢ Note :- Recently, KE Paniyor has been made
➢ Where – Green Hydrogen Plant in Hazira, the 26th district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Gujarat ➢ Qs 9. Where did PM Narendra Modi
➢ With a rated power capacity of 1 MW inaugurate the 'Sela Tunnel' in March
(expandable to 2 MW), the electrolyzer can 2024?
produce 200 nm3/h of hydrogen. (A). Assam
➢ L&T :- Established – 1946, Headquarter – (B). Manipur
Mumbai, Chairman & MD – S N (C). Arunachal Pradesh
Subrahmanyam (D). Kerala
Arunachal Pradesh Ans(C). Arunachal Pradesh
Qs 15. Recently 'Koi Paneer' was made the ➢ PM Modi inaugurated the Sela Tunnel in
26th district of which state? Arunachal Pradesh.
(A). Arunachal Pradesh ➢ Where – Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

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➢ Cost – ₹825 crore ➢ Inauguration – Bihar Chief Minister Nitish
➢ The Sela Tunnel is the longest bi-lane tunnel in Kumar
the world. ➢ The Gangetic dolphin was officially discovered
➢ The Sela tunnel is also India's highest tunnel, in 1801.
its foundation stone was laid by Prime ➢ They live in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-
Minister Modi in 2019. Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river
Qs 17. In which state the country's first oil systems of Nepal, India and Bangladesh.
palm processing plant was started in March West Bengal
2024? Qs 19. Where did PM Modi recently inaugurate
(A). Assam India's first underwater metro service?
(B). Manipur (A). Chennai
(C). Arunachal Pradesh (B). Haidrabad
(D). Kerala (C). New Delhi
Ans(C). Arunachal Pradesh (D). Kolkata
➢ The country's first oil palm processing Ans(D). Kolkata
plant started in Arunachal Pradesh. ➢ Prime Minister Modi inaugurated India's
➢ It has been established by 3F Oil Palm, one of first underwater metro service in Kolkata.
the largest oil palm companies in the country. ➢ He inaugurated India's first under-river metro
➢ Where – In Roing of Dibang Valley tunnel in Kolkata.
➢ It is a state-of-the-art oil palm plant. It has ➢ The metro will take 45 seconds to cover the
facilities for both palm oil processing and distance of 520 meters under the Hooghly
refining. It is a zero waste plant. river.
➢ It is a state-of-the-art oil palm plant. It has ➢ The tunnel is part of the East-West Metro
both palm oil processing and refining facilities. corridor of the Kolkata Metro that connects
It is a zero waste plant. Howrah Maidan to Esplanade.
➢ CEO of 3F Oil Palm - Sanjay Goenka ➢ Howrah metro station is the deepest metro
Bihar station in India. It is 33 meters below the
Qs 18. Where was India's first dolphin surface.
research center opened? ➢ Kolkata Metro started in - 1984, (India's first
(A). Patna, Bihar metro)
(B). Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Kerala
(C). Mumbai, Maharashtra Qs 20. Which state government recently
(D). Kolkata, West Bengal announced the launch of India's first
Ans(A). Patna, Bihar government-owned OTT platform?
➢ India's first Dolphin Research Centre (A). Goa
opened in Patna, Bihar. (B). Maharashtra
➢ This National Dolphin Research Center (C). Uttar Pradesh
(NDRC) has been built on the banks of the (D). Kerala
Ganga in Patna University campus. Ans (D). Kerala
➢ Cost – ₹30 crore (₹30 crore) ➢ Kerala launched India's first government-
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➢ Inauguration - Chief Minister Pinarayi Qs 23. Recently, the Forest Department of
Vijayan (Pinarayi Vijayan) which state created a Guinness World Record
➢ Name–Cspace by writing 'Bharatmata' in Hindi with 65,724
➢ The platform aims to provide a unique blend of plants?
informative and entertaining content for the (A). Madhya Pradesh
masses. (B). Maharashtra
Qs 21. Which state launched the first (C). Rajasthan
generative AI teacher 'Iris' in March 2024? (D). Tamil Nadu
(A). Uttarakhand Ans(B). Maharashtra
(B). West Bengal ➢ The Maharashtra Forest Department has
(C). Kerala created a Guinness World Record by
(D). Jharkhand writing 'Bharat Mata' in Hindi with 65,724
Ans(C). Kerala plants.
➢ The country's first generative AI teacher ➢ The ongoing 'Tadoba Festival 2024' in
was launched in Kerala. Chandrapur, Maharashtra achieved this feat.
➢ The country's first generative AI teacher was ➢ In Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
launched in Kerala. ➢ Using 65,724 plants of 26 species, a world
➢ Name – Iris record has been created by writing 'Bharat
➢ Iris is a generative AI unit capable of Mata' in the Hindi.
conducting interactive learning sessions. (Iris Qs 24. What was the name of Ahmednagar in
is a generative AI unit capable of conducting Maharashtra changed in March 2024?
interactive learning sessions). (A). Shahji Nagar
➢ It has the ability to communicate in three (B). Eknath Nagar
languages. (C). Maharana Nagar
Qs 22. Where did Union Minister Rajiv (D). Ahilya Nagar
Chandrashekhar recently inaugurate India's Ans(D). Ahilya Nagar
first FutureLambs Centre? ➢ Maharashtra's Ahmednagar was renamed
(A). Chennai, Tamil Nadu as Ahilya Nagar.
(B). Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala ➢ Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde
(C). Bangalore, Karnataka announced renaming of Ahmednagar city as
(D). Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 'Ahilyanagar' in honour of 18th century iconic
Ans(B). Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar.
➢ Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar ➢ Note :- Other Changed Names of
inaugurated India's first FutureLabs centre Maharashtra:-
at C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram. ➢ New name of Aurangabad - Chhatrapati
➢ Name- Center for Semiconductor Chips and Sambhajinagar Osmanabad new name –
Systems for Strategic Electronics Dharashiv
➢ It will play a key role in catalyzing an Qs 25. Which became the first Indian state to
ecosystem for next-generation chip design, build a government guest house in Jammu and
manufacturing and research. Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370?
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(B). Maharashtra Ans(A). Assam
(C). Rajasthan ➢ PM Modi unveiled the 125 feet tall statue of
(D). Tamil Nadu Lachit Borphukan.
Ans(B). Maharashtra ➢ Where – Jorhat, Eastern Assam
➢ After the abrogation of Article 370, ➢ Total Height – 125 feet (Statue -84 feet +
Maharashtra became the first state to build Pedestal -41 feet)
a government guest house in Jammu and ➢ Lachit Borphukan was a famous army
Kashmir. commander of the Ahom kingdom (1228-
➢ The guest house will be built on 2.5 acres of 1826).
land at Ichhagam in central Kashmir's Budgam ➢ He is known for his leadership in the 'Battle of
district. Saraighat' of 1671, in which he pushed back
➢ Before August 5, 2019, due to Article 370 in the Mughal army.
Jammu and Kashmir, no outsider could buy Jammu and Kashmir
land here, only permanent residents could buy Qs 28. Recently, the police of which
land in the state. state/union territory launched "Operation
Karnataka Kamdhen" to combat cattle smuggling?
Qs 26. Which state government recently (A). Ladakh
announced to set up an AI center in (B). Kerala
collaboration with the World Economic (C). Jammu and Kashmir
Forum? (D). Uttarakhand
(A). Karnataka Ans(C). Jammu and Kashmir
(B). Madhya Pradesh ➢ Jammu and Kashmir Police launched
(C). Maharashtra "Operation Kamdhenu" to tackle cattle
(D). Rajasthan smuggling.
Ans(A). Karnataka ➢ In Jammu and Kashmir, police have launched
➢ Karnataka and the World Economic Forum "Operation Kamdhenu" to curb the massive
will jointly set up an AI centre. problem of cattle smuggling in Jammu,
➢ In Bengaluru, Karnataka Samba and Kathua (J&K) police ranges.
➢ Objective - To establish Karnataka as a global Qs 29. Recently, how many new castes have
hub for artificial intelligence (AI) been included in the Other Backward Classes
➢ World Economic Forum (WEF): - (OBC) by the Jammu and Kashmir
Established - 1971, Headquarters - Coligny, administration?
Switzerland, President: Borge Brende; (A). 12
Assam
(B). 15
Qs 27. Recently Where did PM Narendra Modi
(C). 16
unveil the 125 feet tall statue of Lachit
(D).18
Borphukan?
Ans (B). 15
(A). Assam
(B). Manipur ➢ The Jammu and Kashmir administration
(C). Arunachal Pradesh included 15 new castes in the Other
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➢ Jammu and Kashmir has approved 10% ➢ Rajnath Singh inaugurates Naval Bhawan, the
reservation for new tribes, including Pahari. headquarters of the Indian Navy.
➢ The total reservation for Scheduled Tribes ➢ This building is located in Delhi which is the
(STs) has increased to 20%. first independent headquarters building of the
➢ 4 new tribes have been added to the Indian Navy.
Scheduled Tribes Order implemented on ➢ It includes sustainable technologies like solar
Jammu and Kashmir by Parliament. system and Green Rating IV.
➢ These new tribes are the Pahari ethnic ➢ The building is the first independent
groups, the Paddari tribe, the Koli and the headquarters building of the Indian Navy,
Gadda Brahmins. located in Delhi.
Delhi ➢ This includes sustainable technology such as
Qs 30. Recently, Delhi Airport won the title of the solar system and Green Rating IV.
ACI-ASQ's Best Airport in Asia-Pacific region ➢ Chief of the Indian Navy – Admiral R Hari
for which consecutive time? Kumar
(A). 5वीं ➢ Indian Navy Day - 4 December
(B). 6वीं Qs 32. Where was India's first Ayurvedic café
(C). 7वीं opened in March 2024?
(D). 8वीं (A). Goa
Ans(B). 6वीं (B). Karnataka
➢ Delhi Airport was adjudged ACI-ASQ's (C). Delhi
Best Airport in the Asia-Pacific region for (D). Mumbai
the sixth consecutive year. Ans(C). Delhi
➢ Delhi Airport was conferred the Airport ➢ India's first Ayurvedic café opened in
Service Quality (ASQ) Best Airport Award Delhi.
for 2023 in the category of over 40 million ➢ Where - in Shalimar Bagh, Delhi
passengers per annum (MPPA) by the Airports ➢ Name - Maharishi Ayurveda Hospital
Council International (ACI). ➢ Maharishi Ayurveda Hospital also has an in-
➢ Airport Authority of India :- Establishment house restaurant, SOMA-The Ayurvedic
- 1995, Headquarters - New Delhi, Chairman - Kitchen.
Sanjeev Kumar ➢ This restaurant is also being called India's
Qs 31. Where did Rajnath Singh recently first Ayurvedic kitchen.
inaugurate 'Nausena Bhawan', the Andhra Pradesh
headquarters of the Indian Navy? Qs 33. In which state recently the Geological
(A). Hyderabad Survey of India unveiled the stratigraphic
(B). Bangalore column?
(C). Bhopal (A). Andhra Pradesh
(D). New Delhi (B). Uttar Pradesh
Ans(D). New Delhi (C). Haryana
➢ Rajnath Singh inaugurated 'Nausena (D). Tamil Nadu
Bhawan', the headquarters of the Indian Ans(A). Andhra Pradesh
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➢ Geological Survey of India unveiled ➢ A 900-year-old Kannada inscription of the
stratigraphic columns in Andhra Pradesh. Kalyana Chalukya dynasty was found in
➢ Where - Andhra Pradesh, at Vajrakarur Gangapuram.
Diamond Processing Camp in Anantapur ➢ The rare inscription was found lying in neglect
district on a tank dam near Chaudamma temple in
➢ (It represents the geological history and Mahabubnagar district.
development of the Kadapa Basin, India's ➢ The inscription was issued on June 8, 1134 AD
second largest Proterozoic basin). by the customs officials of Tailapa-III, son of
➢ Geological Survey of India (GSI) :- the Kalyana Chalukya emperor
Established - 1851, Headquarters - Kolkata, 'Bhulokamalla' Someshvara-III.
Chairman - Janardan Prasad. ➢ It records the exemption of income earned
Telangana through toll taxes called Vaddarvula and
Qs 34. Who was recently given the additional Hejunka for a perpetual lamp for Lord
charge of the Governor of Telangana? Somnath and incense.
(A). CP Radhakrishnan Madhya Pradesh
(B). Anumula Revanth Reddy Qs 36. How many new sites of Madhya
(C). Ravindra Narayan Ravi Pradesh were included in the tentative list of
(D). MK Stalin UNESCO World Heritage Sites in March
Ans(A). CP Radhakrishnan 2024?
➢ CP Radhakrishnan gets additional charge of (A). 5
Telangana Governor. (B). 6
➢ Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan has (C). 7
been given the additional responsibility of (D). 8
Governor in-charge of Telangana. Ans(B). 6
➢ CP Radhakrishnan was also given the ➢ Six new sites from Madhya Pradesh find
additional charge of the Lieutenant Governor place in the tentative list of UNESCO
of Puducherry. World Heritage Sites.
➢ Tamilisai Soundararajan has resigned from ➢ These 6 places: –
her constitutional post as the Governor of ➢ 1- Gwalior Fort,
Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of ➢ 2- Dhamnar Rock-cut Caves
Puducherry. ➢ 3- Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple,
Qs 35. Recently a 900 year old Chalukya ➢ 4- Rock art site of Chambal valley,
inscription was discovered in Gangapur of ➢ 5- Khooni Bhandara-Burhanpur
which state? ➢ 6- Mandla Gond site
(A). Odisha ➢ UNESCO :- Founded - 1945, Headquarters -
(B). Tamil Nadu Paris, President - André Azoulay
(C). Telangana Nagaland
(D). Haryana Qs 37. Where was the 3rd edition of North
Ans(C). Telangana East Games 2024 launched?
(A). Assam
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(C). Nagaland (C). 2040
(D). Manipur (D). 2042
Ans(C). Nagaland Ans(B). 2035
➢ The 3 rd
edition of the North East Games ➢ PM Modi unveiled plans for India's space
2024 began in Nagaland. station by 2035.
➢ Where: Regional Centre for Sporting ➢ Where – Vikram Sarabhai Space Center
Excellence, Sovima, Nagaland ➢ This space station will serve as a stop for India
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio officially in space and many space related discoveries
announced the start of the Games. can be made by staying on it.
➢ More than 3000 athletes from 8 North ➢ Also he confirmed the mission of an Indian
Eastern states are competing in 15 disciplines astronaut to the Moon using indigenous
held at 12 venues in three districts- technology.
Chumoukedima, Dimapur and Kohima. ➢ He also met 4 astronauts of Mission
Haryana Gaganyaan.
Qs 38. Recently scientists discovered the Qs 40. Which fertilizer plant was recently
disease "Witch's Broom" in which crop? dedicated to the nation by PM Narendra Modi?
(A). Paddy (A). Chambal Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited
(B). Gram (B). Haifa Negev Technologies Ltd
(C). Mustard (C). HURL Sindri Fertilizer Plant
(D). Pea (D). National Fertilizers Limited
Ans (D). Pea Ans(C). HURL Sindri Fertilizer Plant
➢ Scientists of Haryana Agricultural ➢ Prime Minister Modi dedicated HURL Sindri
University discovered a new disease of Fertilizer Plant to the nation.
peas. ➢ HURL :- Hindustan Fertilizers and Chemicals
➢ Name - Witches Broom Limited (Hindustan Fertilizers and Chemicals
➢ A new and potentially devastating disease Limited)
affecting pea crop has been identified by ➢ Where – Sindri, Dhanbad, Jharkhand
scientists at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana ➢ India's annual urea requirement is 360 lakh
Agricultural University in Hisar. metric tonnes, the shortfall of which was
➢ This new diseases in plants have been evident in 2014 when domestic production was
recognized by the American Phytopathological only 225 lakh metric tonnes.
Society (APS), USA. ➢ HURL Capacity – 12.7 LMT per year
➢ It has been published as the first research Qs 41. Recently the government approved
report in the prestigious journal 'Plant three proposals to set up semiconductor units
Diseases'. in which state?
Diverse (A). Gujarat
Qs 39. According to the recent announcement, (B). Assam
by when will India have its own space center (C). both of the above
in space? (D). Kerala
(A). 2030 Ans.Gujarat & Assam
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➢ Central government approved three Qs 43. After whom was the new species of
proposals to set up semiconductor units in marine head-shield sea slug discovered
India. recently off the coasts of West Bengal and
➢ Two semiconductor units will be set up by Tata Odisha named?
Group in Gujarat and Assam. (A). Narendra Modi
➢ A semiconductor unit will be set up in Gujarat (B). Draupadi Murmu
by Murugappa Group-owned CG Power. (C). Nirmala Sitharaman
➢ ₹1,26,000 crore will be invested in these three (D). Shashi Tharoor
units. Ans(B). Draupadi Murmu
➢ The Tata Electronics Pvt Ltd (TEPL) plant ➢ A new species of marine head-shield sea
will be set up in partnership with Taiwan's slug was named after President Draupadi
Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Murmu ji.
Corporation (PSMC). ➢ Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has identified
➢ This is India's first semiconductor fab unit, and named a new species of marine head-
which will be set up in Dholera, Gujarat. shield sea slug discovered off the West Bengal
Qs 42. The Union Cabinet approved the and Odisha coasts.
establishment of International Big Cat ➢ Name - Melanochlamys Draupadi
Alliance (IBCA). Where will its headquarters (Melanochlamys Draupadi)
be? ➢ This species was discovered from the coastal
(A). In Namibia areas of Digha in West Bengal and Udaipur in
(B). In Nicaragua Odisha.
(C). In South Africa ➢ Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) :-
(D). In India Established – 1 July 1916, Headquarters –
Ans(D). In India Kolkata, Director: Dr. Dhriti Banerjee
➢ Central Government approved the Qs 44. Which Union Minister recently
establishment of International Big Cat launched Coal Logistics Plan and Policy?
Alliance (IBCA). (A). Amit Shah
➢ The IBCA framework is modeled after the (B). Rajnath Singh
International Solar Alliance (ISA). It (C). Prahlad Joshi
consists of an Assembly of Members, a (D). Sarbananda Sonwal
Standing Committee and a Secretariat Answer(C). Prahlad Joshi
headquartered in India. ➢ Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched
➢ The International Big Cat Alliance focuses on 'Coal Logistics Plan and Policy'.
the conservation of big cats, including the ➢ Pralhad Joshi - Union Minister of Coal, Mines
tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, puma, and Parliamentary Affairs.
jaguar and cheetah. ➢ It aims to ensure uninterrupted transportation
➢ Out of these 7 big cats, 5 are found in India. of coal across the country and promote the
➢ This historic decision comes with a one-time development of coal logistics infrastructure.
budgetary support of Rs 150 crore for a ➢ It will bring together all agencies involved in
period of five years from 2023-24 to 2027- mining, transport, monitoring and utilization
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Qs 45. Recently, the Government of India (B). Ashwini Vaishnav
increased the minimum age limit for postal (C). Narendra Modi
voting by how many years? (D). Amit Shah
(A). 82 Years (B). 85 Years Ans(B). Ashwini Vaishnav
(C). 87 Years (D). 90 Years ➢ Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched
Ans(B). 85 Years the NITI for States platform.
➢ The Government of India raised the ➢ The platform includes knowledge products
minimum age limit for postal voting to 85 from 10 sectors including agriculture,
years. education, energy, health, livelihoods and
➢ The Government of India, after consultation skills, manufacturing, micro, small and
with the Election Commission of India medium enterprises, tourism, urban, water
(ECI), has revised the minimum age criteria resources and WHO WASH strategy.
for senior citizens to avail the postal ballot Qs 48. Where will India rank in terms of
voting facility. mobile phone production in the year 2024?
➢ India has 968.8 million voters, of which 1.85 (A). 1st (B). 2nd
crore citizens are above 80 years of age. (C). 3rd (D). 4th
➢ Postal voting provides a select group of voters Ans(B). 2nd
with the ability to participate in the election ➢ India became the world's second largest
remotely. mobile phone producer.
➢ Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) - Rajiv ➢ According to the India Cellular and Electronics
Kumar, Election Commissioner - Arun Goel. Association, the sector has transformed from
Qs 46. Which Union Minister recently 78% import-dependent to 97% self-reliant
launched 'e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi' to ease the in 2014.
storage facility of farmers? ➢ Currently, imports account for only 3% of all
(A). Hardip Singh Puri mobile phones sold in India.
(B). Purushottam Rupala ➢ India's mobile phone manufacturing is worth
(C). Mansukh Mandaviya about Rs 20 lakh crore.
(D). Piyush Goyal ➢ In 10 years (2014-2024), India produced
Ans(D). Piyush Goyal 2.45 billion mobile phones against the target
➢ Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched 'e- of 2.5 billion.
Kisan Upaj Nidhi' to ease the storage Qs 49. Recently, which of the following
facility of farmers. famous women was nominated to the Rajya
➢ The e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi with no additional Sabha by President Draupadi Murmu?
security deposit policy will prevent farmers (A). Archana Kashyap
from selling their produce at cheaper rates. (B). Dhriti Shah
➢ This will also help farmers to get fair price for (C). Sudha Murthy
their produce. (D). Sheela Madhuban
Qs 47. Which Union Minister recently Ans(C). Sudha Murthy
announced the launch of 'Niti for States' ➢ On Women's Day, President Murmu
platform? nominated Sudha Murthy for Rajya Sabha.
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➢ Sudha Murthy serves as the chairperson of the ➢ India's share in total global arms imports
Murthy Trust and is also the author of several between 2019 and 2023 was 9.8%.
books. ➢ Report issued by Stockholm International
➢ Sudha Murthy is the wife of Infosys co- Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
founder N R Narayana Murthy. ➢ India's arms imports have increased by 4.7%
➢ He received the Padma Shri award in 2006 between 2014-18 and 2019-23. Russia
and the Padma Bhushan award in 2023. remained India's main arms supplier,
➢ She became the first woman engineer to be accounting for 36% of India's arms imports.
appointed in Tata Engineering and Locomotive Qs 52. With whom did ECI recently partner
Company (TELCO). for information on voting process?
Qs 50. On which date did the Union Home (A). Google (B). Youtube
Ministry issue a notification and implement (C). Facebook (D). Whattsapp
CAA in the country? Ans(A). Google
(A). 11 December 2019 ➢ Google and the Election Commission
(B). 11 March 2024 partnered to know voting procedures.
(C). 12 March 2024 ➢ Google has partnered with the Election
(D). 12 December 2019 Commission of India (ECI) to provide
Ans(B). 11 March 2024 official information on voting processes for the
➢ The Union Home Ministry issued a upcoming general elections.
notification and implemented CAA in the ➢ Google also has a collaboration with India
country. Election fact-checking collective Shakti.
➢ The Union Home Ministry issued a notification ➢ Shakti is a pan-India network comprising
and implemented CAA in the country. news publishers and fact-checkers.
➢ When – 11 March 2024 Qs 53. According to the recent announcement
➢ Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019:- of the Election Commission, in how many
➢ Presented in Lok Sabha - 9 December 2019 phases will the Lok Sabha elections 2024 be
➢ By whom – Home Minister Amit Shah conducted?
➢ Passed by Lok Sabha - 10 December 2019 (A). 5
➢ Passed by Rajya Sabha - 11 December 2019 (B). 7
➢ Presidential Approval – 12 December 2019 (C). 8
➢ Act made - 12 December 2019 (D). 9
Qs 51. According to the recently released SIPRI Ans(B). 7
report, which country is the world's largest ➢ The Election Commission of India
arms importer? announced the schedule for the Lok Sabha
(A). India elections 2024.
(B). China ➢ The 18th Lok Sabha Election 2024 will be held
(C). America across the country in a total of 7 phases.
(D). Russia ➢ Voting will begin on April 19 and the results will
Ans(A). India be announced on June 4, 2024.
➢ According to SIPRI report, India is the ➢ The term of the 17th Lok Sabha Assembly
world's largest arms importer. will end on June 16, 2024.

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Qs 54. Which country will host the India ➢ Arvind Kejriwal became the first Chief
Mobile Congress (IMC) and World Minister to be arrested while being the
Telecommunication Standardization Assembly Chief Minister.
(WTSA) in the year 2024? ➢ The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested
(A). India Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (Aam
(B). China Aadmi Party) under the Prevention of Money
(C). America Laundering Act 2002 in the liquor policy scam.
(D). Russia ➢ The Prevention of Money Laundering Act,
Ans(A). India 2002 was enacted on 1st July 2005. Its main
➢ India will host India Mobile Congress 2024 objective is to prevent money laundering.
and World Telecommunication ➢ Note :-
Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024. ➢ However, many former Chief Ministers have
➢ When – 15-19 October, 2024 been arrested before.
➢ Edition – 8th ➢ AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa was the first
➢ The objective of these events is to promote former chief minister to be arrested in 1996.
global cooperation, advance Qs 57. Recently the first Magahi novel 'Phool
telecommunication reforms. Bahadur' written by whom was translated
➢ By whom – International Telecommunication into English by Abhay?
Union (ITU) (A). Rajendra Prasad
Qs 55. Which of the following companies was (B). Munshi Premchand
recently given the status of Miniratna (C). Jayanath Pati
company? (D). Arundhati Roy
(A). Videocon Ans(C). Jayanath Pati
(B). Vedanta Resources ➢ Abhay K translated the first Magahi novel
(C). ITC Limited 'Phool Bahadur' into English.
(D). GRID –INDIA ➢ 'Phool Bahadur' is the first Magahi novel,
Ans(D). GRID –INDIA originally written by Jayanath Pati.
➢ GRID CONTROLLER OF INDIA LIMITED ➢ The novel Phool Bahadur was first published in
(GRID-INDIA) achieved the status of 1928.
Miniratna Category-I CPSE. ➢ It was recently launched at the Dibrugarh
➢ Establishment - 2009, University International Literature Festival
➢ Grid-India has the important responsibility of on 19-21 March 2024.
overseeing the smooth and seamless Qs 58. Recently the Archaeological Survey of
operation of the Indian power system. India (ASI) decided to remove how many
Qs 56. Arvind Kejriwal became the 3rd Chief "centrally protected monuments" from the
Minister to be arrested while being the Chief list?
Minister? (A). 15 (B). 18
(A). 1st (B). 2nd (C). 20 (D). 21
(C). 3rd (D). 4 th
Ans(B). 18
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➢ The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) ➢ Two of India's richest businessmen, Mukesh
announced the delisting of 18 "centrally Ambani and Gautam Adani, have come
protected monuments". together for the first time.
➢ The ASI has assessed that these are not of ➢ Reliance Industries will buy 5 crore equity
national importance. shares (worth ₹50 crore) in Mahan Energy
➢ The monuments that are facing deletion from Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani
the list include Kos Minar in Haryana's Power Limited.
Mujesar village, a medieval highway landmark ➢ Mahan Energy Limited operates a thermal
and Barakhamba cemetery in Delhi. power plant with a total capacity of 2800 MW
➢ There are 3,693 monuments under the in Madhya Pradesh.
purview of ASI, which will now be reduced to Qs 61. With whom did Tata sign an agreement
3675. to set up electric vehicle (EV) charging
Qs 59. According to the recent information, stations in the country?
when will the 'Border March' be started by (A). ONGC (B). HPCL
Sonam Wangchuk? (C). COIL (D). SAIL
(A). 31 March 2024 Ans(B). HPCL
(B). 4 April, 2024 ➢ Tata tied up with HPCL to set up electric
(C). 7 April, 2024 vehicle (EV) charging stations across the
(D). 10 April, 2024 country.
Ans (C). 7 April, 2024 ➢ The agreement has been signed on 27th
➢ Sonam Wangchuk announced the launch of March 2024 with Tata Passenger Electric
a 'Border March' on April 7. Mobility Limited (TPEM) and Hindustan
➢ Recently, he ended his 21-day hunger strike in Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL).
support of the demand for statehood for ➢ HPCL will help set up EV charging stations at
Ladakh and its inclusion in the 6th Schedule petrol pumps across the country.
of the Constitution. ➢ TATA aims to install 5,000 chargers at HPCL
➢ The Sixth Schedule contains provisions pumps by December this year.
relating to the administration of tribal areas in Qs 62. Recently a wax statue of famous actor
Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. Allu Arjun of which language was made in
➢ Note: – Ladakh has been made a union Madame Tussauds Museum?
territory by Parliament on 5 August 2019. (A). Tamil (B). Telugu
Qs 60. Recently, Reliance Industries bought (C). Kannada (D). Hindi
how much percentage stake in Adani's power Ans(B). Telugu
project? ➢ Popular Telugu actor Allu Arjun's wax
(A). 20% (B). 26% statue was unveiled at Madame Tussauds
(C). 30% (D). 33% museum.
Ans(B). 26% ➢ He has been awarded the wax statue at the
➢ Reliance Industries buys 26% stake in famous Madame Tussauds museum in Dubai.
Adani's power project ➢ Note :-
➢ Allu Arjun won the Best Actor Award at the
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 18. International events
Pakistan ➢ The blockbuster Pusa-1121 and '1509 Basmati'
Qs 1. Recently, India completely stopped the varieties are being grown and marketed in
water of which river from going to Pakistan? Pakistan as "1121 Kainaat" and "Kisan
(A). Raavi Basmati".
(B). Sutlej ➢ This variety has been officially registered in
(C). Beas Pakistan as 'PK 1121 Aromatic'.
(D). Indus France
Ans(A). Raavi Qs 3. Which country recently became the first
➢ India has stopped the water of Ravi river country to include the right to abortion in its
going towards Pakistan. constitution?
➢ India has exclusive rights over the waters of (A). China
Ravi under the 'Indus Water Treaty' signed in (B). India
1960 under the supervision of the World Bank. (C). America
➢ Shahpur Kandi Barrage located in Pathankot (D). France
district of Punjab was stalled for 45 years due Ans(D). France
to the dispute between Jammu and Kashmir ➢ France became the first country to include
and Punjab, but due to this a large part of the right to abortion in the constitution.
India's water was going to Pakistan for the last ➢ In France, members of both houses of
many years. parliament voted in a special session to amend
➢ The project was started in 1995 by former Prime the country's 1958 constitution.
Minister PV Narasimha Rao. ➢ Of these, 780 voted in favor and 72 against.
➢ According to the Indus Water Treaty of 1960, This amendment has ensured freedom of
India has exclusive rights over the Ravi, Sutlej abortion in France.
and Beas rivers. Qs 4. Which of the following countries will
Qs 2. Recently, the Indian Agricultural become the first country to pass a bill to
Research Institute has sought legal action combat hair discrimination?
against which country for renaming and (A). China
cultivating protected Basmati varieties in (B). India
India? (C). France
(A). Nepal (D). America
(B). Myanmar Ans(C). France
(C). Bangladesh ➢ France became the first country to pass a
(D). Pakistan bill to tackle hair discrimination.
Ans(D). Pakistan ➢ France's lower house of parliament has passed
➢ The Indian Agricultural Research Institute a bill that will ban discrimination on hair
(IARI) has sought legal action against Pakistan texture, length, colour or style.
for renaming and cultivating protected Basmati
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➢ This bill will support black people who face weapon system is ready for further
discrimination at the workplace because of development and deployment.
their hair. Qs 7. Recently Australia signed an agreement
➢ France: Capital: Paris, Currency- Euro, with which country for the construction of
President- Emmanuel Macron. SSN-AUKUS submarine?
UAE (A). Britain
Qs 5. Where was the world's first jet suit race (B). America
organized in March 2024? (C). both of the above
(A). Russia (D). India
(B). America Ans Britain & America
(C). UAE ➢ The US, Britain and Australia signed a new
(D). China agreement for the construction of
Ans(C). UAE Australia's SSN-AUKUS submarines.
➢ The world's first jet suit race was held in ➢ Australia's ASC and UK-based BAE Systems
the UAE. will build SSN-AUKUS submarines for the
➢ In this, the pilots raced wearing a suit like Iron Royal Australian Navy under a new trilateral
Man. security partnership.
➢ Organized by – Gravity Industries ➢ These submarines will be capable of
➢ Issa Culfon, a 22-year-old jet suit pilot from intelligence, surveillance, underwater
the United Kingdom, won the race. warfare and strike missions.
➢ UAE :- Capital – Abu Dhabi, Currency – UAE ➢ Australia:- Capital: Canberra, Prime Minister-
Dirham, President – Sheikh Mohammed Zayed Anthony Albanese, Currency- Australian dollar.
All Nahyan. Bangladesh
Britain Qs 8. According to the Air Quality Report 2023,
Qs 6. Which country recently successfully which country has the most polluted capital in
tested Dragonfire Laser Directed Energy the world?
Weapon? (A). Pakistan
(A). Russia (B). India
(B). Mauritius (C). Bangladesh
(C). Britain (D). Nepal
(D). America Ans(C). Bangladesh
Ans(C). Britain ➢ New Delhi was ranked the world's most
➢ Britain recently successfully tested its polluted capital for the fourth consecutive
Dragonfire Laser Directed Energy Weapon year.
(LDEW). ➢ Report - Air Quality Report 2023
➢ The cost of firing the laser for a 10-second ➢ Delhi's PM2.5 levels increased from 89.1
blast is less than £10, which makes it micrograms per cubic metre in 2022 to 92.7
equivalent to the price of a large pizza in India. micrograms per cubic metre in 2023.
➢ With a joint investment of £100 million (£10 ➢ Begusarai, in Bihar, is now the most polluted
million sterling) from the UK Ministry of metropolitan area in the world.
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 Countries with the Worst Air Quality in the ➢ Note: – Earlier, the US had transplanted the
World: heart of a pig but the person died after a few
➢ 1st – Bangladesh 2nd – Pakistan 3rd – India days.
news Zealand Qs 11. Recently, under what name was the
Qs 9. Which country recently banned world's first fully autonomous AI software
disposable e-cigarettes and vapes? engineer unveiled?
(A). England (A). SIMA
(B). Australia (B). Iris
(C). New Zealand (C). Gemini
(D). India (D). Devin
Ans(C). New Zealand Ans(D). Devin
➢ New Zealand bans disposable e-cigarettes ➢ Devin AI became the world's first fully
and vapes. autonomous AI software engineer.
➢ The move comes less than a month after the ➢ Manufacturer – Cognition
country repealed a law that aimed to phase out ➢ According to US-based applied AI lab
tobacco smoking. 'Cognition', an AI agent named Devin has
➢ Earlier, countries like Britain and Australia passed practical engineering interviews
have also banned disposable vapes. conducted by major AI companies.
➢ New Zealand:- Capital: Wellington, Prime ➢ It has also completed the actual jobs posted on
Minister- Christopher Luxon, Currency: New the US freelancing platform Upwork.
Zealand dollar, Devin can create and deploy end-to-end apps.
America Australia
Qs 10. Recently where did the doctors Qs 12. Which cyclone recently caused havoc in
successfully transplant a pig's kidney into a Northern Australia?
human for the first time? (A). Megan
(A). Russia (B). Gulab
(B). Australia (C). Hamoon
(C). Britain (D). Midhili
(D). America Ans(A). Megan
Ans(D). America ➢ Cyclonic storm 'Megan' hits the shores of
➢ US doctors successfully transplant pig Australia.
kidney into humans for the first time. ➢ The tropical cyclone devastated island
➢ The pig's kidney was successfully transplanted communities for several days.
into a 62-year-old patient. ➢ The weather department has predicted wind
➢ Where – Boston, USA speed of 130 kmph in the city and more than
➢ American doctors have long researched the 200 mm rainfall in 24 hours.
world's first genetically engineered pig kidney to ➢ Australia:- Capital: Canberra, Prime Minister-
transplant it into a patient. After this, the Anthony Albanese, Currency- Australian
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Russia ➢ The Miss Universe competition 2024 will be
Qs 13. Which of the following countries will not held in Mexico.
participate in the Paris 2024 Olympics opening Diverse
ceremony? Qs 15. Which country recently declared dengue
(A). Russia health emergency?
(B). Belarus (A). Mexico
(C). both of the above (B). Indonesia
(D). India (C). Peru
Ans Russia & Belarus (D). Chile
➢ International Olympic Committee bans Ans(C). Peru
Russia and Belarus from Paris Olympics ➢ Peru declared health emergency due to
opening parade. dengue.
➢ Russia and Belarus have been banned from ➢ Dengue fever cases are increasing in Peru,
team sports at the Olympics due to the war in reaching more than 31,000 with 32 deaths in
Ukraine. 2024.
➢ Some individual athletes from Russia and ➢ The emergency declaration will cover 20 of
Belarus have been approved to compete in the Peru's 25 regions.
Olympics as neutral. ➢ Reason :- Peru is facing high temperatures and
➢ Any medals won by neutral athletes will not heavy rainfall from 2023 due to El Nino weather
count as a collective group in the overall medal phenomenon. Due to which the warming of the
table. ocean off the coast of Peru has helped the
Saudi Arab population of mosquitoes that carry dengue
Qs 14. Which country recently announced its fever to spread.
participation in the Miss Universe contest for ➢ Note :-
the first time? ➢ Dengue is spread by the bite of female Andes
(A). Qatar aegypti mosquitoes.
(B). UAE ➢ National Dengue Day – 16 May
(C). Oman Qs 16. Which country recently inaugurated the
(D). Saudi Arab world's third largest mosque?
Ans(D). Saudi Arab (A). Afghanistan
➢ Saudi Arabia will participate for the first (B). Iran
time in the Miss Universe pageant. (C). Algeria
➢ Rumi Alqahtani will be the first contestant from (D). Pakistan
Saudi Arabia in the Miss Universe competition. Ans(C). Algeria
She has previously won the titles of Miss Saudi ➢ Algeria inaugurates world's third largest
Arabia, Miss Arab World Peace 2021 and mosque.
Miss Woman (Saudi Arabia). ➢ Name – Jamaa Al-Jazair
➢ NOTE :- ➢ This is the third largest mosque in the world
➢ Nicaragua's Shanice Palacios is the current and the largest mosque in Africa.
Miss Universe. ➢ Cost – 900 million dollars
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➢ Note :- ➢ Length – 20 feet
➢ World's largest mosque - Al Haram Mosque, ➢ Weight – 200 kg (441 lb)
Mecca, Saudi Arabia ➢ This species got separated from its relatives 10
➢ Second largest mosque – Al Masjid-e- million years ago.
Nawabi, Medina, Saudi Arabia Qs 19. According to recent information, who
Qs 17. Recently PM Narendra Modi and Prime has become the richest person in the world?
Minister of which country inaugurated the new (A). Bernard Arnault
airstrip at Agalega Island? (B). Elon Musk
(A). Russia (C). Jeff bezos
(B). Mauritius (D). Mukesh Ambani
(C). Britain Ans(C). Jeff bezos
(D). America ➢ Jeff Bezos again becomes the richest man in
Ans(B). Mauritius the world.
➢ PM Modi and Prime Minister of Mauritius ➢ Jeff Bezos again became the richest man in the
inaugurated the new airstrip at Agalega world.
Island. ➢ Report – Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
➢ This will further strengthen India's maritime ➢ Jeff Bezos has now come to the first position
security and will also create new opportunities among the richest person in the world, leaving
for trade and security between the two behind Elon Musk. (Jeff Bezos has now come at
countries. number one, leaving behind Elon Musk in the
➢ These projects were inaugurated a few weeks world's richest person).
after the launch of India's UPI system and ➢ 1st – Jeff Bezos (Amazon, $200.3 Bn)
Rupay card services in Mauritius. ➢ 2nd – Elon Musk (Tesla, $197.7 billion)
➢ Mauritius:- Capital – Port Louis, Prime ➢ 11th - Mukesh Ambani ($115 Bn)
Minister – Pravind Jugnauth, Currency – ➢ 12th - Gautam Adani ($104 Bn)
Mauritian Rupee. Qs 20. With which country will India expand
Qs 18. Recently, the world's longest snake was its partnership for new technology and
discovered in the Amazon rain forest near semiconductors?
which country? (A). Iran
(A). Brazil (B). South Korea
(B). Ecuador (C). Russia
(C). Peru (D). Canada
(D). Argentina Ans(B). South Korea
Ans(B). Ecuador ➢ India expands partnership with South Korea
➢ Researchers discovered a new species of for new technology and semiconductors.
anaconda, the world's largest snake, in the ➢ India and South Korea discussed enhancing
Amazon rainforest. cooperation in emerging areas such as
➢ Name – Eunectes Akiyama technology, semiconductors, green
➢ This anaconda has been discovered in the hydrogen and professional mobility during
Amazon rainforest near Ecuador. their bilateral meeting in Seoul.
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Qs 21. Which country formally joined NATO (B). Bharatpur
military alliance in March 2024? (C). Pokhara
(A). Indonesia (D). Dhangadhi
(B). Zambia Ans(C). Pokhara
(C). Sweden ➢ Pokhara was declared the tourism capital of
(D). Norwegian Nepal.
Ans(C). Sweden ➢ The formal announcement was made during a
➢ Sweden formally joins the NATO military special ceremony held at Barahi Ghat on the
alliance. banks of Phewa Lake.
➢ Sweden became the 32nd country to become a ➢ Pokhara falls in Nepal's Gandaki province with
member of NATO. Surendra Raj Pandey as its chief minister.
➢ When – 7 March 2024 ➢ Nepal: Capital: Kathmandu, President-
➢ Before Sweden, Finland became the 31st Ramchandra Padol, Prime Minister- Pushpa
country to become a member of NATO military Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', Currency- Nepalese
organization. rupee.
➢ NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organization Qs 24. Which country recently announced to
➢ Established – 1949, Headquarters – Brussels, buy two HAAL-manufactured Dornier 228
Belgium, Chairman – Jens Stollenberg aircraft from India?
Qs 22. Where did researchers recently discover (A). Norwegian
a new species of scorpion with 8 eyes? (B). Sweden
(A). China (C). Australia
(B). Japan (D). Guyana
(C). Thailand Ans(D). Guyana
(D). India ➢ Guyana signs agreement to buy India-made
Ans(C). Thailand Dornier aircraft
➢ Researchers found a new species of ➢ The Guyana Defence Force will procure two
scorpion with 8 eyes in Thailand. Dornier 228 aircraft manufactured by India's
➢ Report – Published in 'Zookeys' Journal Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
➢ Where found – In Kaeng Krachan National Park, ➢ For this, the Guyana Defence Force will take a
Thailand loan of $ 23.27 million from the Export-
➢ This species name – Euscorpiis Krachan Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank).
➢ Scientists have found 8 eyes and 8 legs in this ➢ This is the first defence line of credit that India
scorpion. has extended to a Caribbean country.
➢ Note :- Recently, Zoological Survey of India ➢ Features of Dornier 228:
(ZSI) discovered a new species of sea slug ➢ 1- Short Takeoff And Landing
mollusk on the wet and sandy beaches of ➢ 2- Maritime Patrol (Maritime Patr)
Odisha and Bengal. Which was named ➢ 3- Help in the movement of troops in internal
Melanochlamys Draupadi after the President. places
Qs 23. Which city was recently declared as the ➢ Guyana :- Capital- Georgetown, President-
tourism capital of Nepal? Irfan Ali, Currency- Guyanese dollar.
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Qs 25. Where did Bassirou Diomie Faye win ➢ At 44, Faye will become Africa's youngest-ever
the presidential election recently? elected president.
(A). Senegal ➢ and set to become the first opponent to win in
(B). Dakar the first round since Senegal's independence
(C). Jordan from France in 1960.
(D). Indonesia ➢ Senegal :- Capital - Dakar, Currency - CFA
Ans(A). Senegal franc
➢ Basirou Diomaye Faye won Senegal's
presidential election with 54.28% of the
votes.

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 19. Award - Honor

Film Awards 2022 -23

Kolkata Event - Ravindra Golden Bengal Royal Tiger Award for Best Film –
International Film Sadan , Kolkata , Upon Entry (Spain) and The Golden Wings of Watercocks (
Festival 2022 West Bengal Bangladesh)
Prize money – Rs 51 lakh
Golden Royal Bengal Tiger Award for Best Director - Virana
Molina (Argentina)
A total of 183 films from 42 countries were shown in it.

Ajanta-Ellora Film 8th edition Best Film - Nanera

Festival 2023 organized from 11 Best Actress- Akshata Pandavpura , Best Actor- Jeetu Kamal
to 15 January , Best Child Artist - Akshata Pandavapura
Aurangabad Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Editing for 'Nanera'
21st Dhaka Event- Dhaka Best Screenwriting – Aparajito (Directed by Anik Dutta).
International Film Best Actress - Ketaki Narayan (for the film Prapeda directed by
Festival 2023 Krishnendu Kalesh)
Best Actor – Ikkei Watanabe (Japan)
Best Film - B-Mother (Motherless)
Best Director – Katharina Woll
65th Grammys Event - Las Vegas , Indian composer Ricky Kej won another Grammy .
Awards 2023: USA ' Divine Tides ' at the 65th Grammy Awards rock legend stewart
is considered to be for Won Best Immersive Album with Copeland .
the world's biggest This is Cage's second consecutive and third overall Grammy
award in the field of Award .
music . Bengaluru musician Ricky Cage won the Grammy Award for the
first time in 2015.
Dadasaheb Phalke Best Film - The Best Actor - Ranbir Kapoor (Brahmastra Part One:
International Film Kashmir Files Shiva)
Festival Awards 2023 Best Actress - Alia Bhatt (Gangubhai Khatiyawadi)
Film of the Year- Critics Best Actor - Varun Dhawan (Bhediya)
RRR Critics Best Actress - Vidya Balan (Jalsa)
Best Director - R Balki (Silent)
Best Web Series - Rudra: The Age of Darkness (Hindi)
Most Versatile Actor - Anupam Kher (The Kashmir Files)
Television Series of the Year - Anupamaa
76th BAFTA Awards Event- London BAFTA - British Academy Film Awards
2023 Most Awards – Best Film - All Quiet on the Western Front
Dune(5) Leading Actress – Cate Blanchett , Tar
Leading Actor – Austin Butler , Elvis
Best Director - Edward Berger , All Quiet on the Western Front
Oscar Awards 2023 Version - 95 th Natu Natu Song from the film RRR won the award in the
category of Best Original Songs.
Best Documentary Short Film - The Elephant Whisperers
95th Academy (oscar) Awards 2023 :-
Best Film - Everything Everywhere All At Once
Best Actor - Brendan Fraser

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 Best Actress - Michelle Yeoh
Best Director - Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert
68th Hyundai Event - Jio World Best Film - Gangubai Kathiawadi
Filmfare Awards Conventional Best Film (Critics) - Badhaai Do
2023 Centre , Mumbai Best Actor (Male) - Rajkummar Rao (for Badhaai Do)
Best Actor (Female) – Alia Bhatt (for Gangubai Kathiawadi)
best instructions - Sanjay Leela Bhansali (for Gangubai
Kathiawadi)
Life Time Achievement Award - Prem Chopra
Urban Climate Film When – 3 to 5 June in Kolkata
Festival 2023
Where – New Town
, Kolkata
Cannes Film Festival Edition – 76th Palme d' Or Award: Anatomy of a Fall (Director-Justin Triot)
2023 Event - France Best Actress: Merve Dizdar (About Dry Grasses)
When – 16-27 May Best Actor: Koji Yakusho (Perfect Days)
2023 Best Director: Tran An Hung (The Pot-au-Feu)
Camera d' Or : Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell
69th National Film Edition – 69th ➢ Best Director: Nikhil Mahajan , Godavari
Awards Provider – ➢ Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: RRR
Government of ➢ Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National
India Integration: The Kashmir Files
➢ Best Actor: Allu Arjun (Pushpa)
Best Feature Film : ➢ Best Actress: Alia Bhatt (Gangubai Kathiawadi) and Kriti Sanon
Rocketry (Mimi)
➢ Best Supporting Actor: Pankaj Tripathi (MM)
Best Hindi Film:
➢ Best Supporting Actress: Pallavi Joshi (The Kashmir Files)
Sardar Udham
➢ 53rd Dadasaheb Phalke Award – Wahida Rehman

65th _ Ramon Asia's Nobel Prize ➢ Winner of the year 2023 :-

Magsaysay Award In memory of ➢ 1- Korvi Rakshand , Bangladesh (Founder of Jago Foundation)
2023 Ramon Magsaysay ➢ 2- Eugenio Lemos , Timor-Leste (agriculture expert)
(7th), former ➢ 3- Miriam Coronel-Ferrer , Philippines
President of the ➢ 4- Dr. Ravi Kannan R. , India
Philippines ' Prize Money – 50,000 USD
International Film Event – Goa Golden Peacock Award ( Best Film) – Endless Borders (Director –
Festival of India version - 54th Abbas Amini)
(IFFI) 2023 Silver Peacock Award ( Best Actor) - Pouria Rahimi Sam (Film -
Endless Borders)
Silver Peacock Award ( Best Actress) - Mélanie Thierry (film - Party
of Fools)
Best Webseries ( OTT) – Panchayat Season 2
Best Director - Stepan Komanderev ( for ' Blaga's Lessons ' )
Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award: Michael Douglas
Rishabh Shetty won the Special Jury Award for the film Kantara.
Madhuri Dixit - Special Honor Award for Contribution to Indian
Cinema
81st Golden Globe Best Film, Drama - Oppenheimer
Awards 2024 Best Actress, Drama :- Lily Gladstone, Killers of the Flower Moon
Best Film, Musical or Comedy :- Poor Things
Best Actor, Drama :- Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer
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75th emmy awards Beginning - 1949 Winners List 2024 :-
Drama Series - Succession
Comedy Series - The Bear
Lead Actress in a Drama Series -Sarah Snook (Succession)
Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Kieran Culkin (Succession)
Critics' Choice Best Film – Oppenheimer
Awards 2024 Best Actor - Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers)
Best Actress - Emma Stone (Poor Things)
Best Comedy and Best Original Song - Barbie
69th Filmfare Best Film - 12 th Fail
Awards Best Actor - Ranveer Kapoor ( Animal)
Best Actress - Alia Bhatt ( Rocky aur rani ki Prem Kahani)
Best Director - Vidhu Vinod Chopra (12 th Fail)
77th BAFTA Awards Event - Best Film - Oppenheimer
2024 Oppenheimer film Best Actor - Cillian Murphy
won the most 7 Best Actress - Emma Stone
trophies at the Royal Best Director - Christopher Nolen
Festival Hall in Best Documentary - 20 Days in Mariupol
London.
Dadasaheb Phalke Best Film – Jawan
International Film Best Film (Critics) - 12th Fail
Festival Awards 2024 Best Actor - Shahrukh Khan (Jawaan)
Best Actress - Rani Mukherjee (Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway)
Best Director - Sandeep Reddy Vanga (Animal)
Best Actor in a Negative Role - Bobby Deol (Animal)
Best International Feature Film - Oppenheimer
Oscar Awards 2024 edition – 96th Best Picture - Oppenheimer
Best Actor - Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”
Best Actress- Emma Stone, “Poor Things”
Best Director- Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer”

Qs 1. Who recently won the prestigious ➢ “Le Divan de Stalin” throws light on an
Romain Rolland Book Award 2024? important episode in the life of Soviet leader
(A). Ganesh Prabhakaran Joseph Stalin.
(B). Mahavir Saini
(C). Lalit Kumar Qs 2. Who was awarded the Maharashtra
(D). Pankaj Kumar Bhushan Award for the year 2024?
Chatterjee (A). Ashok Saraf
Ans(D). Pankaj Kumar Chatterjee (B). Dr. Pradeep Mahajan
➢ Pankaj Kumar Chatterjee won the (C). Pankaj Tripathi
prestigious Romain Rolland Book Award (D). Ritesh Deshmukh
2024. Ans(B). Dr. Pradeep Mahajan
➢ He made a notable translation of Jean-Daniel ➢ Dr. Pradeep Mahajan was awarded the
Baltasat's "Le Diwan de Stalin" into Bengali. prestigious Maharashtra Bhushan Award
➢ Whose title is "Staliner Diwan". 2024.

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➢ Dr. Pradeep Mahajan was honored for his ➢ 7 eminent artists including Vinayak
contribution in the field of Regenerative Khedekar and R Visvesvaran received Sangeet
Medicine. Natak Akademi fellowships.
➢ He is the Founder and Chairman and Qs 5. Where did Kristina Piszkova recently
Managing Director (CMD) of StemRx win the title of Miss World 2024?
Hospital and Research Centre. (A). America
➢ Note :- Earlier, actor Ashok Sharaf was (B). China
honored with Maharashtra Bhushan Award (C). Britain
2023. (D). Check Republic
Qs 3. Who was recently honored with the Ans(D). Check Republic
USGA's prestigious Bob Jones Award? ➢ 71st Miss World 2024 :-
(A). Tiger Woods ➢ Winner Kristina Piszkova (Czech Republic)
(B). Aditi Ashok ➢ Event - at Jio World Centre in Mumbai
(C). Jeev Milkha Singh ➢ Last year's winner Miss World 2022 Karolina
(D). Sharmila Nicolette Bilawska of Poland crowned Christina as her
Ans(A). Tiger Woods successor.
➢ Tiger Woods awarded USGA's prestigious ➢ Sini Shetty, who was the winner of Miss
Bob Jones Award. India 2022, claimed on behalf of India.
➢ UK Legendary golfer Tiger Woods has been Qs 6. Which country was recently awarded
selected to receive the Bob Jones Award, the the 'Measles and Rubella Champion' award?
highest honour bestowed by the United (A). Russia
States Golf Association (USGA). (B). Nepal
➢ Tiger Woods has won 15 major championships (C). India
and 82 PGA Tours (D). Sri Lanka
Qs 4. President Draupadi Murmu presented Ans(C). India
'Sangeet Natak Akademi Award' to how ➢ India was given the 'Measles and Rubella
many artists for the year 2022 and 2023? Champion' award.
(A). 87 ➢ By whom – The Measles and Rubella
(B). 94 Partnership
(C). 98 ➢ Where – At the American Red Cross
(D). 102 Headquarters
Ans(B). 94 ➢ The 'Measles and Rubella Champion' award
➢ President Murmu presented the Sangeet recognizes India's exemplary efforts in the
Natak Akademi Awards to 94 artists. prevention of measles and rubella diseases.
➢ He was awarded the Sangeet Natak ➢ Ambassador Sripriya Ranganathan, Deputy
Akademi Awards for the years 2022 and Chief of Mission of the Indian Embassy,
2023. received the award on behalf of India.
➢ The awards were given in the fields of music, Qs 7. Recently, to how many winners did PM
dance, drama, folk and tribal arts, Narendra Modi present the first National
puppetry and allied theatre art forms. Creators Award?
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(C). 27 been awarded the 2024 Pritzker Prize for his
(D). 31 work blurring the public and private sector
Ans(A). 23 in architecture.
➢ Prime Minister Modi presented the first ➢ Note :- Sir David Chipperfield won the
National Creators Award to 23 winners. Pritzker Prize 2023.
➢ When – 8 March 2024 Qs 10. Who won the title of Best Actor at
➢ Where – Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi Oscar Award 2024?
➢ These winners in 20 categories were decided (A). Michelle Pfeiffer
on the basis of votes cast by the public. (B). Christopher Nolan
➢ Cultural Ambassador of the Year - Maithili (C). Cillian Murphy
Thakur (D). Robert Downey Jr
➢ Disruptor of the Year Award- Ranveer Ans(C). Cillian Murphy
Allahabadia (Bearbiceps) ➢ Oscar Award 2024 :-
➢ Best Creator in Tech- Gaurav Chaudhary ➢ Also known as the Academy Award, it is the
(Technical Guruji) biggest award in the field of cinema.
Qs 8. Who was honored with the 'India-UK ➢ Edition–96th
Achievers' award in March 2024? ➢ Winner List :-
(A). Zoya Akhtar ➢ Best Picture - Oppenheimer
(B). Asma Khan ➢ Best Actor - Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”
(C). both of the above ➢ Best Actress- Emma Stone, “Poor Things”
(D). Zeenat Zaidi ➢ Best Director- Christopher Nolan,
Ans . Zoya Akhtar & Asma Khan “Oppenheimer”
➢ Zoya Akhtar and Asma Khan won the Qs 11. Which Indian writer was awarded the
'India-UK Achievers' honour. prestigious 'Erasmus Award' in March 2024?
➢ Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and British Indian (A). Vivek Agnihotri
chef Asma Khan are among the winners of the (B). R Chidambaram
annual 'India-UK Achievers' award in (C). Shashi Tharoor
London. (D). Amitav Ghosh
➢ The awards recognise the achievements of Ans(D). Amitav Ghosh
Indian students. ➢ Indian writer Amitav Ghosh received the
Qs 9. Who recently won the 'Pritzker Prize prestigious Erasmus Prize 2024.
2024’? ➢ By whom - Praemium Erasmianum
(A). David Chipperfield Foundation
(B). Dibedo Francis Kéré ➢ Major Books of Amitav Ghosh:
(C). Jean-Philippe Vassal ➢ The Nutmegs Curse
(D). Riken Yamamoto ➢ The Hungry Tide
Ans. (D). Riken Yamamoto ➢ The Great Derangement
➢ Riken Yamamoto won the Pritzker Prize ➢ Amitav Ghosh has received the Jnanpith
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Qs 12. Who was recently awarded the (D). Anukriti Vyas
honorary doctorate degree by the University Ans. Grishma Kuthar & Ritika Chopra
of Mauritius? ➢ Greeshma Kuthar and Ritika Chopra
(A). Narendra Modi jointly received the Chameli Devi Jain
(B). Draupadi Murmu Award 2024.
(C). Nirmala Sitharaman ➢ The Chameli Devi Jain Award 2024 for
(D). Shashi Tharoor Outstanding Women Media Person of the
Ans(B). Draupadi Murmu Year 2024 has been jointly given to Freelance
➢ Smt. Droupadi Murmu was awarded an Journalist Greeshma Kuthar and Indian
Honorary Doctorate by the University of Express' Ritika Chopra.
Mauritius. ➢ Chameli Devi Jain Award :-
➢ When – March 12, 2024 ➢ The award is named after Indian independence
➢ President Droupadi Murmu was conferred the activist Chameli Devi Jain, who became the
honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law by the first Jain woman to be jailed during India's
University of Mauritius. freedom struggle.
➢ President Murmu is on a three-day state visit ➢ The award was instituted by The Media
to Mauritius. Foundation in 1980 and is given to women in
➢ In 1901, Mahatma Gandhi inspired Indian the field of journalism.
indentured workers in Mauritius to educate Qs 15. Who was given the Sangeet Kala Nidhi
themselves Award of the Sangeet Academy for the year
Qs 13. Which film won the Best Feature Film 2024?
award at the 6th Critics' Choice Awards (A). Neena Prasad
recently? (B). Geeta Raja
(A). Pathan (C). V Ravindran Nair
(B). Drishyam (D). TM Krishna
(C). Koharra Ans(D). TM Krishna
(D). 12th failed ➢ TM Krishna and Neena Prasad were
Ans(D). 12th failed selected for the Sangeet Kalanidhi and
➢ '12th Fail' and 'Kohra' won the Critics' Nritya Kalanidhi awards respectively.
Choice Award 2024. ➢ The Sangeet Kalanidhi Award of the Music
➢ 12th Fell won the Best Feature Film award. Academy for 2024 will be given to renowned
➢ The film 'Kohra' won the award in the Best Carnatic singer and Magsaysay Award winner
Crime Series category. Thodar Madabusi Krishna.
➢ The 12th failed film won the Best Film ➢ The award, considered the equivalent of the
(Critics) award at the Dadasaheb Oscars for Carnatic music, is instituted by the
International Film Festival. Music Academy in Chennai.
Qs 14. Which female journalist recently won ➢ Dr. Neena Prasad will receive the Nritya
the 'Chameli Devi Jain Award 2024’? Kalanidhi Award 2024.
(A). Grishma Kuthar ➢ Mridangam player Parassala Ravi (V.
(B). Ritika Chopra Ravindran Nair) and singer Geetha Raja will
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➢ TTK Award Winners – Thiruvaiyaru Qs 18. Which Indian dancer was awarded the
➢ Brothers S Narasimhan & S Venkatesan 'Maharashtra Gaurav Award' in March 2024?
and Violinist H K Narasimhamurthy (A). Yamini Krishnamurthy
Qs 16. How many people were honored with (B). Rukmini Devi
the 'Diana Memorial Award' in March 2024? (C). Padma Subramaniam
(A). 15 (D). Dr. Uma Rele
(B). 20 Ans(D). Dr. Uma Rele
(C). 22 ➢ Indian dancer Dr. Uma Rele was awarded
(D).25 Maharashtra Gaurav Award.
Ans(B). 20 ➢ Dr. Uma Rele has been awarded
➢ Uday Bhatia and Mansi Gupta were Maharashtra Gaurav Award for her
awarded the Diana Smriti Award 2024. contribution to Bharat Natyam.
➢ Delhi-based innovator Uday Bhatia and ➢ She went on to master dance and innovate
Haryana-based mental health campaigner at the Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya, a
Mansi Gupta are among 20 people from career in economics and political science.
across the world honoured with the Diana ➢ Important Bharatanatyam dancers: Yamini
Memorial Award. Krishnamurthy, Padma Subramaniam,
➢ Every two years, this award is awarded to Rukmini Devi Arundale, Mallika Sarabhai
outstanding young people of the world for Qs 19. Who was recently awarded the
their social work or humanitarian services. 'Ramnath Goenka Award 2024' in the
➢ The 25th anniversary of the Diana Award category of reporting on government and
charity, established in memory of the late politics?
Princess of Wales, is being celebrated. (A). Jay Shri
Qs 17. Who was recently honored with (B). Ritika Chopra
'Saraswati Samman 2023’? (C). kriti dubey
(A). Deepa Joshi (D). none of these
(B). Archana Goyal Ans(B). Ritika Chopra
(C). Arundhati Sharma ➢ Ramnath Goenka Award 2024 in the field
(D). Prabha Verma of Journalism :-
Ans(D). Prabha Verma ➢ Environment & Science Category: Jayashree
➢ Kerala's Prabha Varma was awarded the (Hindustan Times)
33rd Saraswati Samman 2023. ➢ Reporting on government and politics
➢ Kerala poet and litterateur Prabha Varma has Category: Ritika Chopra (Indian Express)
received the '33rd Saraswati Samman- Print Category: Kirti Dubey (BBC Hindi)
2023' for her work 'Raudra Satvikam’. ➢ The award is given in 13 categories including
➢ Note :- Journalism, Sports, Politics and Governance,
➢ Instituted by the KK Birla Foundation in Books, Feature Writing and Regional
1991, the award is recognized as the "highest Languages in Print, Digital and
literary award in the country". Broadcasting.
➢ First Saraswati Award: Harivansh Rai ➢ Highest Award in Journalism: Pulitzer Prize
Bachchan (Kya Bhool Hoon Kya Yaad Karoon)

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Qs 20. Who became the first foreign leader to ➢ Through this, India became the first country
receive Bhutan's highest civilian honor? to make a soft landing on the southern part
(A). Narendra Modi of the moon.
(B). Joe Biden Qs 22. Who recently won the 'Global
(C). Vladimir Putin Inequality Award 2024’?
(D). Pushpa Kamal Dahal (A). Beena Agarwal
Ans (A). Narendra Modi (B). James K. Boyce
➢ PM Modi became the first foreign leader to (C). The above two combined
receive Bhutan's highest civilian honour. (D). Piyush Dixit
➢ Prime Minister Modi of India received Ans .Beena Agarwal & James K. Boyce
Bhutan's highest civilian award, the "Order ➢ Bina Agarwal and James K. Boyce won
of the Druk Gyalpo". the first Global Inequality Prize 2024.
➢ PM Modi was received at the Paro ➢ This was the first edition of the Global
International Airport in Bhutan by Bhutan's Inequality Research Award (GiRA).
PM Tshering Tobgay and received a guard of ➢ The World Inequality Lab and CRIS have
honour at the airport in Bhutan. launched GiRA every two years to honour
➢ Bhutan :- Capital - Thimphu, King: Jigme research excellence in global inequality.
Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Currency - Qs 23. Who recently received the CERAWeek
Nagultrum Leadership Award for Sustainable Energy
Qs 21. Who was recently awarded the Leadership?
'Aviation Week Laureate Award’? (A). Narendra ModiA
(A). DRDO (B). Emmanuel Macron
(B). JAXA (C). Sultan Al Jaber
(C). NASA (D). Mohammed bin Sultan
(D). ISRO Ans(C). Sultan Al Jaber
Ans(D). ISRO ➢ COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber won
➢ ISRO received the Aviation Week the CERAWeek Leadership Award 2024.
Laureates Award for Chandrayaan-3. ➢ Why – For Sustainable Energy Efficient
➢ The Indian Space Research Organisation Leadership
(ISRO) has been awarded the prestigious ➢ By – By S&P Global
Aviation Week Laureates Award for ➢ COP28 (United Nations Climate Change
remarkable achievements in the Conference of Parties 2023) was held in the
Chandrayaan-3 mission. UAE in which he was made the President.
➢ Sripriya Ranganathan, Deputy Ambassador at ➢ COP29 will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan.
the Indian Embassy in the US, accepted the Qs 24. How many awards did Hindustan
award on behalf of ISRO. Shipyard Limited (HSL) receive recently in
➢ Chandrayaan-3 Mission: the Governance Now 10th PSU Awards?
➢ When launched - 14 July 2023 When Arrived (A). 2
- 23 August 2023 (B). 3
➢ Rocket - LVM3-M4 Mission Cost - ₹615 (C). 4
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Ans(B). 3 probability theory and functional analysis
➢ Hindustan Shipyards Limited (HSL) with outstanding applications in
received 3 awards at the Governance Now mathematical physics and statistics".
10th PSU Awards. ➢ Much of Talagrand's work involves
➢ Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) has once understanding and using the "Gaussian
again been recognised for excellence in the distribution", also known as the "normal
maritime industry. It has received awards in 3 distribution" or "bell curve".
categories. Qs 26. Who won the prestigious 'Times
➢ 1st – CMD Leadership Power Icon 2024 Award' in March 2024?
➢ 2nd - Innovation in Refining Technology (A). Yatin Bhaskar Duggal
➢ 3rd – Reskilling of Employees (B). Vijay Jain
➢ Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) :- (C). Kanishk Sharma
Founded - 1941, Headquarters - (D). Dheeraj Sahay
Visakhapatnam, MD&CEO - Commodore Ans(B). Vijay Jain
Hemant Khatri ➢ Mr. Vijay Jain, Managing Director, Star
Qs 25. Who was recently awarded the Abel Estate was given the prestigious Times
Prize for the year 2024? Power Icon 2024 award.
(A). David Chipperfield ➢ Award Giver – by The Times Group
(B). Dibedo Francis Kéré ➢ Where: Noida, Uttar Pradesh
(C). Michel Talagrand ➢ Star Estate was founded in 2012 as the
(D). Riken Yamamoto fastest growing real estate venture.
Ans(C). Michel Talagrand
➢ Michel Talagrand received the Abel Prize
2024.
➢ By whom - Norwegian Academy of Science
and Letters
➢ Talagrand received the prestigious award "for
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 Nobel Prize 202 3
➢ Beginning – 1901 In memory of - Alfred Nobel (inventor of
dynamite)
➢ When is it given – 10 December (on the death anniversary of Alfred Nobel)
➢ In which field - Physics , Chemistry , Medical , Peace , Literature , and Economics.
➢ The Nobel Prize in Economics was last instituted in 1968.
Nobel Prize The Winner Reason
Fields
Physiology or Catalin Carico This honor has been conferred to him for his
Medicine Drew Weissman discoveries related to nucleoside base modifications ,
which have enabled the development of effective mRNA
vaccines against Covid-19 .
Physics Pierre Agostini , To study electron dynamics in matter
Ferenc Kross
Anne L' Huillier

Chemistry Maungi ji. Bawendi ( Maungi Why – For the discovery and synthesis of quantum
ji. Bawendi), dots
Lewis E. Bruce
Alexey I. Ekimov
Literature John Fosse John Fosse wrote novels in a style known as ' Fosse
minimalism ' .
Peace Nargis Mohammadi Human rights activist Nargis Mohammadi, who raised
her voice against atrocities against women of Iran, has
been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Economics Claudia Goldin To advance understanding of women's labor market
outcomes.

Competition winner
Miss Maharashtra 2023 Ketki Raut
Miss India USA 2023 Rijul Maini
miss universe 2023 Shannis Palacios
Miss Universe Pakistan 2023 Erica Robin
Miss International India 2023 Praveena Anjana
Miss Earth India 2023 Priyan San
Mrs Universe India 2023 Madhuri Patle
Miss International India 2023 Praveena Anjana
Miss India Worldwide 2022 Khushi Patel
Miss India World 2022 Sini Shetty
Mrs Universe Divine Pallavi Singh
Miss India USA 2022 Arya Walvekar
Miss Maharashtra 2023 Ketki Raut
Miss India USA 2023 Rijul Maini

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 20. Sports player

Grand Slam 2023

Tennis The Winner Other Information
Grand Slam
Australian Open Men's Singles Winner – Novak Djokovic Beginning – 1905
202 3 (Serbia) Version – 11 1 th
Runner-up – Stefanos Tsitsipas Court Type – Hard Court (Rubber)
Women's Singles Winner – Aryna Most winners – Margaret Court(11 , womens ),
Sabalenka(Belarus) Novak Djokovic( 10 )
Runner-up – Aryana
Rybakina(Kazakhstan)
French Open Men's Singles Winner – Novak Djokovic Beginning – 1891 Version – 127 th
2023 Runner-up – Casper Ruud(Norway) Court Type – Clay
Women's Singles Winner – Inga Swatek ( Most winners – Rafael Nadal(14 times, king of clay
Poland) court)
Runner up – Karolina Muchova Also known as Roland-Garros tournament
Wimbledon Open Men's Singles Winner – Carlos Alcaraz ( Start – 1877 (oldest GS) , Version – 1 36 th
2023 Spain ) Event - London , England ( UK)
Runner-up – Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Court _ - Green Grass Court
Women's Singles Winner – Marketa Most Men's Singles Winners - Roger Federer (8)
Vondrousova ( Czech Republic )
Runner up – Ons Jabeur
US Open 2022 Men's Singles Winner – Novak Djokovic Beginning – 1881 version- 14 3rd
(Serbia) Court Type – Hard Court (Rubber)
Runner up – Daniil Medvedev (Russia ) Most winners – Bill Tilden (7)
Women's Singles Winner - Coco Gauff (
USA )
Runner up – Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus)

ICC Player of the Month Award 2023

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Under-19 Runner up – England This tournament was organized for the first time and
Women's T-20 Event - in South Africa India won. Similarly, when the Men's T-20 World Cup
World Cup 2023 Captain of India - Shefali 2007 was held for the first time, India won.
Verma
Under-17 World Event - November 10 to Brazil is the current champion of the FIFA U-17 World
Cup 2023 December 2 , 2023 Cup.
Hosting handed over to FIFA Women's Under-17 World Cup was held in India
Indonesia. which was won by Spain.
iranian cup 2023 First edition: 1959–60 Rest of India ( ROI) won its 30th Irani Cup title by
defeating Madhya Pradesh by 238 runs . Last time
also, Rest of India had won the Irani Trophy 2022
(29th) .
Khelo India Youth Event - Bhopal , Madhya 1 st - Maharashtra - 161 (56 G , 55s , 50B)
Games 2023 :- Pradesh 2nd - Haryana - 128 ( 41 G , 32S , 55B)
When – 13 January – 11 3 rd – Madhya Pradesh – 96 (39 G+ 30S+ 27B)
February 2023 Note:- Kayaking and Canoeing are two new sports
Edition – 5th added to this year's Khelo India Youth Games .
Beginning – 2018
Khelo India Event – 23 May to 3 June 2023 KIUG 2022 will be organized in four cities of Uttar
University Games (Uttar Pradesh) Pradesh, Varanasi , Gorakhpur , Noida and Lucknow.
2023 Muscot – Jeetu (a reindeer) Rowing was included in these games for the first time.
version
- 3rd
Where – Varanasi , Gorakhpur
, Noida , Lucknow
First Khelo India Event – New Delhi , Mascot – Top 3 in Medal Table :-
Para Games ( Ujjwala 1 st - Haryana (40 G+39S+26B = 105 medals)
KIPG) 2023 Athletes from 32 states and 2 nd - Uttar Pradesh(25 G+23S+14B = 62 medals)
union territories participated in 3 rd - Tamil Nadu (20 G+8S+146B = 42 medals)
these games.
hockey world cup Event - Bhubaneswar and Germany defeated defending champion Belgium in
2023 Rourkela , Odisha penalty shootout for the third time Won the FIH
Edition
- 15th Men's Hockey World Title.
When – 13 January – 29
January 2023
National Ice Event – Leh , Ladakh Edition - In the final match, ITBP team defeated Ladakh
Hockey 12th Scouts 1-0. ITBP :- Indo Tibetan Border Police,
Championship Organizer - Ice Hockey Established in 1962 Headquarters – New Delhi
Association of India (IHAI) Director General – Anees Dayal Singh
Women's Hockey Event - Kakaminghara , Japan Indian junior women's hockey team defeated Korea 2-
Junior Asia Cup When – 3-11 June 2023 1 in the final .
2023 Indian captain Preeti was adjudged the player of the
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FIFA Women's Event – Sydney Stadium , Spain defeated England 1–0 in the final .
World Cup 2023 Australia The only goal of the match was scored by Spain
When – 20th July – 20th captain Olga Carmona in the 29th minute.
August 2023 Edition – 9th
Spain team becomes Women's FIFA World Cup
champion for the first time Is.
FIFA Club World Event – Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
Cup 2023 When – 12 – 22 December 2023 This was Manchester City's first FIFA Club World Cup
Edition - 20th title.
Sponsor - Visit Saudi
Winner – Manchester City
FIFA World Cup Edition - 23rd Event – USA, Mexico , Canada
2026 When – June and July 2026
Asian Event - Chennai India won fourth place by defeating Malaysia Won the
Championship mascot – bomman title once.
Trophy 2023
Chess World Cup Winner – Magnus Carlsen After the first two matches ended in a draw, the
2023 Runner up – Rameshbabu result was decided through tiebreaker , in which
Praggnananda Pragyananda had to face defeat in both.
Women Kabaddi Version – First , Event - Total Teams – 8 (Delhi Dynamites , Gujarat Angels ,
League 2023 Dubai , UAE Great Maratha , Haryana Hustlers , Punjab
When – 16 – 27 June 2023 Panthers , Rajasthan Riders , Uma Kolkata and
Winner – Uma Kolkata Bengaluru Hawks)
Runner up – Punjab Panthers
Para Athletics Event – in Paris Indian player Ajit threw javelin 65.41 meters in the
World final. Another Indian, Rinku won the silver medal
Championships with her best throw of 65.38 metres.
2023
Asian Athletics Event – Bangkok , Thailand India stood third in the medal table with a total of 27
Championships When – 12 to 16 July 2023 medals.
2023 Mascot – Hanuman (Lord Out of 27 medals, 6 gold , 12 silver and 9 bronze are
Hanuman) included.
FIFA football Male Player of the Year : Lionel Messi
awards 2024 Female Player of the Year : Aitana Bonmati
Men's Coach of the Year : Pep Guardiola
Women's Coach of the Year : Sarina Wigman
Men's and Women's Goalkeeper of the Year
: Ederson and Mary S.
FIFA Puskás Award : Guilherme Madruga

International Men's Player of the Month - Pat Cummins (Australia)

Cricket Council Women 's Player of the Month - Deepti Sharma
(ICC) (India)
Asian Marathon Runner-up - Huang Yongzheng Man Singh is the second Indian to be crowned Asian
Championships of China Marathon Champion .
2024 Winner – Maan Singh Earlier T Gopi had won in 2017.
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ICC Women's ODI Rachael Hayhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women's
Cricketer of the Cricketer of the Year - Nat Sciver-Brunt (England)
Year 2023 ICC Women's ODI Cricket of the Year 2023 –
Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka)
ICC Men's T20 Cricketer of the Year 2023 –
Suryakumar Yadav (India)
ICC Women's T20 Cricketer of the Year 2023:
Matthews (West Indies)
David Shepherd Trophy for ICC Umpire of the Year -
Richard Illingworth (England)
6th Khelo India Events - in Tamil Nadu Maharashtra won a total of 158 medals, including 57
Youth Games 2024 (Chennai, Trichy, Madurai and gold, 48 silver and 53 bronze, and was champion for
Coimbatore) the fourth time
When – January 19 – January 31,
2024 Edition – 6th
SAFF U-19 Edition - 5th Event - When in The match ended in a 1-1 draw and the penalty
Women's Bangladesh - 2-8 February shootout ended in a 11-11 draw.
Championship 2024 Verdict – Toss Toss Toss
Tata Steel Chess Event – Netherlands Masters In the final of the four-player knockout tournament
Tournament 2024 Champion - Wei Yi (China). tiebreak, he defeated India's Gukesh D by a score of
1.5-0.5.
ICC Under-19 Event Dates - 19 January – 11 Note :- Earlier, Australia won the trophy in 1988,
World Cup 2024 February 2024 Host Country - 2002 and 2010. Australia is the second most
South Africa Winner - successful team in the Under-19 World Cup after
Australia (4th time) Runner-up India.
- India (lost by 79 runs)
Khelo India When and where the event:- ➢ Mascot – 'Sheen-e-She' or 'Shaan' (Majestic
Winter Games Stage 1 – Ladakh (2-6 Snow Leopard)
2024 February) ➢ Inauguration – Anurag Singh Thakur (Sports
Stage 2 - Jammu and Kashmir and Youth Minister)
(21-25 February) ➢ Winner – Indian Army (10 Gold)
➢ Top 3 in Medal Table :-
➢ 1st - Army (10G+5S+6B)
➢ 2nd - Karnataka (9G+2S+0B)
➢ 3rd - Maharashtra (7G+8S+7B)

formula 1 grand prix race 2023

F1 race name The Winner F1 Race Name The Winner
Bahrain Grand Max Verstappen Redbull Belgian grand prix Max Verstappen
Prix 2023 (Netherlands, Red Bull)
Saudi Arabia Sergio Perez (Red Bull , dutch grand prix Max Verstappen
Grand Prix Mexico) (Netherlands, Red Bull)

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 Australian Grand Carlos Sainz Italian Grand Prix Max Verstappen
Prix 2024 (Netherlands, Red Bull)
Azerbaijan Grand Sergio Perez (Red Bull , Russian Grand Prix canceled
Prix Mexico)
Miami Grand Prix Max Verstappen singapore grand prix Carlos Sainz ( Ferrari )
2023 (Netherlands, Red Bull) 2023
Spanish Grand Max Verstappen Japanese Grand Prix Max Verstappen
Prix 2023 (Netherlands, Red Bull) (Netherlands, Red Bull)
Monaco Grand Max Verstappen US Grand Prix Max Verstappen
Prix 2023 (Netherlands , Red Bull) (Netherlands, Red Bull)
Emilia Romagna Max Verstappen mexican grand prix Max Verstappen
Grand Prix (Netherlands , Red Bull) (Netherlands, Red Bull)
Canadian Grand Max Verstappen brazilian grand prix G. Russell (UK, Mercedes)
Prix 2023 (Netherlands, Red Bull)
British Grand Prix Max Verstappen Abu Dhabi Grand Max Verstappen
2023 (Netherlands , Red Bull) Prix (Netherlands, Red Bull)
Austrian Grand Max Verstappen las vegas grand prix Max Verstappen
Prix (Netherlands , Red Bull) (Netherlands , Red Bull)
French Grand Prix Max Verstappen
(Netherlands, Red Bull)
hungarian grand Max Verstappen
prix 2023 (Netherlands, Red Bull)

Qs 1. Which country will host the World Qs 3. Who won the most medals in the '4th
Athletic Championships in the year 2027? Khelo India University Game 2023' held in
(A). Samarkand, Uzbekistan February 2024?
(B). New Delhi, India (A). Delhi University
(C). Beijing, China (B). Chandigarh University
(D). Moscow, Russia (C). Chennai University
Ans(C). Beijing, China (D). Bengaluru University
➢ The World Athletics Council has selected Ans(B). Chandigarh University
Beijing, China to host the World ➢ Khelo India University Games (KIUG)
Athletics Championships 2027. 2023 :-
➢ China will also host the World Athletics ➢ Edition – 4th
Indoor Championships in Nanjing next year. ➢ Event - in all North Eastern States
➢ Note :- ➢ When – 17-29 February 2024
➢ World Athletics Championship 2023 was ➢ Chandigarh University won the Khelo India
held in Budapest, Hungary. University Games crown for the first time
➢ In which Neeraj Chopra won Gold. with a total of 71 medals including 32 gold,
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➢ 1st – Chandigarh University winners of which Games eligible for
(32G+18S+21B = 71 medals) government jobs?
➢ 2nd – Lovely Professional University (A). Khelo India Youth Games
(20G+14S+08B = 42 Medals) (B). Khelo India University Games and Winter
➢ 3rd -Guru Nanak Dev University Games
(12G+20S+19B = 51 medals) (C). Khelo India Para Games
Qs 3. Who recently won the 'Mexican Open (D). All of the above
Title 2024’? Ans. Khelo India Youth Games & Khelo
(A). Genenic Sinner India University Games & Winter Games &
(B). Alex de Minaur Khelo India Para Games
(C). Daniil Medvedev ➢ Khelo India athletes now eligible for
(D). Carlos Alcaraz government jobs.
Ans(B). Alex de Minaur ➢ Announcement - Union Sports Minister
➢ Alex de Minaur won her second Anurag Singh Thakur
consecutive Mexican Open title. ➢ The move makes the medallists of Khelo
➢ Alex de Minaur won his second consecutive India Games Youth, University, Para and
Mexican Open title. Winter Games eligible for government jobs.
➢ Runner up – Casper Ruud (Norway) ➢ The Department of Personnel and Training
➢ Runner-up - Caspar Ruud (Norway) and the Sports Ministry have revised the
➢ This is Alex de Minaur's 8th ATP title. eligibility criteria for government job
➢ This is Alex de Minaur's 8th ATP title. aspirants.
➢ Alex de Minaur is an Australian tennis ➢ Khelo India Games :-
player. ➢ Objective – To prepare young athletes for
➢ Alex de Minaur is an Australian tennis international competitions.
player. ➢ Under this, an annual scholarship of 5 lakh
Qs 4. Who won the UEFA Women's Nations is provided to the best 1,000 participants
League held in March 2024? for 8 years.
(A). France Qs 6. Who has been made the new President
(B). Spain of Paralympic Committee of India in March
(C). Italy 2024?
(D). Japan (A). Deepa Malik
Ans(B). Spain (B). Devendra Jhajharia
➢ Spain won the UEFA Women's Nations (C). Narinder Batra
League 2023-24 for the first time. (D). Jhulan Goswami
➢ Spain women's football team defeated Ans(B). Devendra Jhajharia
France team 2-0. ➢ Devendra Jhajharia becomes new
➢ Event - in Seville, Spain President of Paralympic Committee of
➢ Spain team has achieved its first victory India.
over France in senior women's football. ➢ Two-time Paralympic gold medallist
Qs 5. Recently, Union Sports Minister Devendra Jhajharia has been elected as the
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 new president of the Paralympic ➢ ICC Men's Player of the Month - Yashasvi
Committee of India (PCI). Jaiswal (India, batsman)
➢ He will replace another renowned para- ➢ ICC Women's Player of the Month -
athlete, Deepa Malik. Annabel Sutherland (Australia, all-rounder)
➢ Devendra Jhajharia :- ➢ Yashasvi Jaiswal scored two brilliant
➢ Awarded Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award double centuries in two consecutive Test
(2004), and Padma Shri in 2017 matches against England.
The first Indian para-athlete to receive the ➢ ICC :- Established – 1909, President –
Padma Bhushan in 2022 was awarded. Greg Barclay, CEO – Geoff Allardyce,
Qs 7. Who won the men's doubles title in Headquarters – Dubai
the recent BWF French Open? Qs 9. Who recently became the youngest
(A). Aaron Chia and Soh Wui yik cricketer to win the 'Sir Richard Hadlee
(B). Satwik Sairaj and Chirag Shetty Medal’?
(C). Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Riyan (A). Vijay Mehra
Ardianto (B). Parthiv Patel
(D). Shrikant Kidambi and Lakshya Sen (C). Rachin Ravindra
Ans(B). Satwik Sairaj and Chirag Shetty (D). None of these
➢ (Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Ans(C). Rachin Ravindra
Shetty win men's doubles title in French ➢ Rachin Ravindra, Sir Richard Hadlee
Open Badminton tournament). became the youngest cricketer to win a
➢ The Indian pair won their second French medal.
Open men's doubles badminton title. ➢ Rachin Ravindra is a New Zealand all-
➢ Earlier won in 2022. rounder cricketer.
➢ Runners-up – Lee Zhe-hui and Yang Po- ➢ Kane Williamson received the 'AnZ Test
hsuan Player of the Year' award and won the
➢ Note :- Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and 'Redpath Cup' for men's first-class batting.
Chirag Shetty have been awarded Major ➢ At the same time, after winning the Debbie
Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna 2023. Hockley medal for the second time in a row,
Qs 8. Who was awarded the ICC Player of Amelia Kerr became 'Year's Top Female
the Month award for February 2024? Cricketer'.
(A). Shamar Joseph & Amy Hunter Qs 10. Who is on top in the recently
(B). Yashasvi Jaiswal & Annabel Sutherland released International Hockey Federation
(C). Harry Brook & Ashleigh Gardner men's and women's world rankings?
(D). Pat Cummins & Deepti Sharma (A). Netherlands
Ans(B). Yashasvi Jaiswal & Annabel (B). Belgium
Sutherland (C). Germany
➢ Yashasvi Jaiswal and Annabel (D). India
Sutherland were named ICC Player of Ans(A). Netherlands
the Month Award winners for February ➢ Intyernational Hockey Federation (FIH)
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➢ FIH Men's World Ranking :- ➢ 3rd – Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
➢ 1st – Netherlands (3060) ➢ Max Verstappen is a resident of
➢ 2nd – Belgium (2848) Neanderland. He has won the most races in
➢ 3rd – Germany (2786) the last 2 seasons.
➢ FIH Women's World Ranking :- Qs 13. Who was recently declared the
➢ 1st – Netherlands (3422) National Icon in the PwD category by the
➢ 2nd – Argentina (2827) Election Commission?
➢ 3rd – Germany (2732) (A). Muralikant Petkar
(B). Malathi Krishnamurthy Holla
Qs 11. Who won 'Ranji Trophy 2024' (C). Palak Kohli
recently? (D). Sheetal Devi
(A). Mumbai Ans(D). Sheetal Devi
(B). Himachal Pradesh ➢ The Election Commission named para
(C). Vidarbha archer Sheetal Devi as PwD national
(D). Punjab icon.
Ans(A). Mumbai ➢ Renowned para-archer Sheetal Devi is an
➢ Mumbai defeated Vidarbha to win the Arjuna awardee.
Ranji Trophy 2024. ➢ Note :-
➢ Mumbai defeated Vidarbha by 169 runs at ➢ Chief Election Commissioner- Rajiv
the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to win Kumar, Election Commissioners- Gyanesh
the Ranji Trophy 2024. Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
➢ Mumbai won its 42nd Ranji Trophy title, ➢ Other icons of Election Commission for Lok
which is the highest. Sabha elections - Sachin Tendulkar,
➢ Mumbai last won the title in the 2015-16 Rajkummar Rao, Maithli Thakur, Shubman
season. Gill etc.
➢ Vidarbha had won the last two Ranji Qs 14. Who won the 'Indian Wells Open'
Trophy finals. title in March 2024?
➢ Captain of Mumbai team – Ajinkya (A). Grigor Dimitrov
Rahane (B). Carlos Alcaraz
Qs 12. Who won the 'Saudi Arabian Grand (C). Novak djokon
Prix' in March 2024? (D). Daniil Madvedev
(A). Charles Leclerc Ans(B). Carlos Alcaraz
(B). Max Versateppan ➢ Carlos Alcaraz defeated Daniil Medvedev
(C). Carlos Saez to win Indian Wells title.
(D). Fernando Alonso ➢ The Indian Wells Open is an annual
Ans(B). Max Versateppan professional tennis tournament held in
➢ Max Verstappen won the Saudi Arabian Indian Wells, California, United States.
Grand Prix 2024 F1 race. ➢ Carlos Alcaraz is a Spanish tennis player
Top scroeer while Daniil Medvedev is a Russian tennis
➢ 1st – Max Verstappen (Red Bull) player.
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Qs 15. Who has been named as India's flag- (B). Apresh Kumar Singh
bearer for Paris Olympics 2024? (C). Pankaj Advani
(A). Sharath Kamal (D). TS Sivagnanam
(B). MC Com Ans(C). Pankaj Advani
(C). PV Sindhu ➢ Legendary Indian billiards player Pankaj
(D). A & B both Advani was inducted into the World
Ans(A). Sharath Kamal Billiards Museum's Hall of Fame.
➢ Sharath Kamal will be India's flagbearer ➢ The World Billiards Museum is in
at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Shangrao city of China, in which they were
➢ Sharath Kamal is a two-time included by putting their photos.
Commonwealth Games champion and ➢ Pankaj Advani has won 26 world titles in
Khel Ratna awardee, veteran table tennis snooker and billiards. In which Pankaj has
player. 18 billiards and 8 snooker world titles.
➢ Apart from this, Mary Kom has been made ➢ Pankaj Advani received honors: –
Chef de Mission. ➢ Arjuna Award (2004), & Major Dhyan
➢ Gagan Narang will be in charge of the Indian Chand Khel Ratna (2006)
shooting team. Padma Shri (2009) & Padma
➢ Former Winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan Bhushan(2018)
will be Deputy Chef de Mission. Qs 18. Who recently became the first Indian
Qs 16. Who recently became the first Indian cricketer to score 12000 runs in T20
to win the 'WTT Feeder Title’? format?
(A). Sathiyan Gnanasekaran (A). Rishabh Pant
(B). Hamwatan Manav Thakkar (B). Rituraj Gaikwad
(C). Harmeet Desai (C). Rohit Sharma
(D). Chuang Chih-yuan (D). Virat Kohli
Ans(A). Sathiyan Gnanasekaran Ans(D). Virat Kohli
➢ G Sathiyan became the first Indian to ➢ Virat Kohli became the first Indian to
win the WTT feeder title. score 12000 runs in a T20 match.
➢ Star paddler G Sathiyan has become the ➢ He has scored 8 centuries and 91 half-
first Indian to win the men's singles trophy centuries in T20 cricket so far.
in the World Table Tennis (WTT) feeder ➢ He also holds the record for scoring the
series event. most runs in the IPL so far.
➢ Event - in Beirut, Lebanon ➢ Rohit Sharma is the second-highest run-
➢ He defeated India's Manav Thakkar 3-1 in scorer in T20 cricket with a total of 11,156
the final. runs.
World Table Tennis is an organization ➢ World's Most T20 Runs :-
created by the International Table Tennis ➢ 1st – Chris Gayle (14,562 runs)
Federation in 2019. ➢ 2nd - Shahid Afridi (13,360 runs)
Qs 17. Who among the following joined the ➢ 3rd – Kieron Pollard (12,900 runs)
'Billiards Hall of Fame' in March 2024? Qs 19. Who recently won the Australian
(A). T Amarnath Gaud Grand Prix F1 race 2024?

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(A). Fernando Alonso ➢ Vinay won a gold medal at the Para
(B). Carlos Sainz Powerlifting World Cup in Egypt.
(C). Max Verstappen ➢ She won the gold medal in the 59 kg youth
(D). Lewis Hamilton category with an impressive lift of 120 kg.
Ans(B). Carlos Sainz ➢ Vinay, who hails from Gorakhpur in UP, has
➢ Carlos Sainz won the Australian Grand become the first para powerlifter from the
Prix F1 race. state to achieve such a feat on the
➢ Carlos Sainz is the driver of Ferrari. international stage.
➢ Charles Leclerc took second place. Qs 22. Which team made the highest score
➢ Max Verstappen's car caught fire and he in IPL history in the currently ongoing IPL
was already out. 2024?
➢ Earlier, Max Verstappen won the Saudi (A). Gujarat Titans
Arabian Grand Prix Formula 1 race. (B). Sunrisers Hyderabad
Qs 20. On the occasion of World Kabaddi (C). Mumbai Indians
Day on March 24, India created history by (D). Chennai Super Kings
creating a Guinness World Record with the Ans(B). Sunrisers Hyderabad
participation of how many players? ➢ Sunrisers Hyderabad scored the highest
(A). 128 score in IPL history.
(B). 132 ➢ In the 8th match of IPL 2024, Sunrisers
(C). 140 Hyderabad made this record against
(D). 145 Mumbai Indians on their home ground.
Ans(A). 128 ➢ Sunrisers scored 277 runs losing three
➢ On World Kabaddi Day (March 24), wickets in 20 overs.
India created a Guinness World Record ➢ Where – Rajiv Gandhi International
with the participation of 128 players. Stadium
➢ Organized - Holistic International Overseas ➢ Note: – Earlier the highest score was in
Sports Association (HIPSA) and 2013, RCB scored 263 runs against Pune
Government of Haryana. Warriors at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
➢ They signed an MoU to promote Kabaddi Qs 23. Who topped the medal tally in the
globally. recently held 'Boxing Sub Junior National
➢ Chief Guest - Governor Bandaru Championship 2024’?
Dattatraya (Haryana) (A). Haryana
Qs 21. Which medal did Vinay win in the (B). Delhi
recently held Para Powerlifting World Cup (C). Maharashtra
in Egypt? (D). Gujarat
(A). Gold Ans(A). Haryana
(B). Silver ➢ Haryana topped the Boxing Sub-Junior
(C). Bronze National Championship.
(D). None of these ➢ Haryana took a spectacular combined lead
Ans(A). Gold of 19 medals in the Boxing Sub-Junior
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➢ In the girls' section, Haryana won 10 ➢ Among active players, he is third behind
medals (7 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze). Cristiano Ronaldo (128) and Lionel Messi
➢ The boys won 9 medals including 6 gold, 2 (106).
silver and 1 bronze. Qs 26. Which bowler made the record of
➢ 2nd place – Delhi bowling the fastest ball in IPL 2024?
➢ 3rd place – Maharashtra (A). Umesh Yadav
Qs 24. Who recently won the women's (B). Mayank Yadav
singles title at WTT Feeder Beirut II 2024? (C). Umran Malik
(A). Sarah de Knutte (D). T Natarajan
(B). Suh Won Ans(B). Mayank Yadav
(C). Sreeja Akula ➢ Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mayank
(D). /none of these Yadav bowled the fastest ball of IPL
Ans(C). Sreeja Akula 2024.
➢ Indian paddler Sreeja Akula won the ➢ Speed - 155.8 Km/h
women's singles title at WTT Feeder ➢ The 21-year-old Delhi-based player
Beirut II 2024. Mayank Yadav made his debut for the LSG
➢ Where - Beirut, in Lebanon franchise in the same match.
In the men's doubles final, the all-India pair ➢ Fastest ball of IPL History - Shaun Tait
of Manav Thaker and Manush Shah (157.71 Km/h)
emerged victorious. Qs 27. Who became the first Bangladesh
➢ They defeated compatriots Mudit Dani and player to be included in the ICC Elite Panel?
Akash Pal by a score of 11-7, 11-5, 9-11, 11- (A). Shakib Al Hasan
6. (B). Tamim Iqbal
Qs 25. Recently, who became the 8th player (C). Mahmudullah
in the world and the first player from India (D). Sharafuddaula Ibn Shahid
to play more than 150 international football Ans(D). Sharafuddaula Ibn Shahid
matches? ➢ Sharfuddoula became the first player
(A). Abdul Samad from Bangladesh to be included in the
(B). Sunil Chhetri ICC Elite Panel.
(C). Gurpreet Singh Sandhu ➢ Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid has become the
(D). Anirudh Thapa first Bangladeshi umpire in the ICC Elite
Ans(B). Sunil Chhetri Panel following the ICC's annual review.
➢ Sunil Chhetri became the 8th and first ➢ He has officiated in 10 Tests, 63 ODIs and
Indian football player in the world to 44 T20I men's games and major ICC
play 150+ international matches. tournaments including the Men's World Cup
➢ Since his debut with Mohun Bagan in 2002, 2023.
Chhetri has scored 94 goals. ➢ ICC :- Founded - 1909, Headquarters -
➢ And the club continues to be the top Indian Dubai, CEO - Geoff Allardice, President -
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