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1) Which among the following agencies has named an asteroid after India’s Professor Jayant Murthy?
Answer – A) IAU
Explanation:
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named an asteroid after India’s Professor Jayant Murthy, a distinguished scientist known for his work on the interstellar medium, ultraviolet astronomy, and space missions.
2) Which among the following IITs has transferred the technology for the commercial production of India’s first recombinant vaccine for the swine fever virus to BioMed Private Limited?
Answer – C) IIT Guwahati
Explanation:
IIT Guwahati has transferred the technology for the commercial production of India’s first recombinant vaccine for the swine fever virus to BioMed Private Limited.
3) The Supreme Court (SC) bench has appointed a seven-member expert committee for the preservation of the critically endangered _____
Answer – B) Great Indian Bustard (GIB)
Explanation:
The Supreme Court (SC) bench has appointed a seven-member expert committee for the preservation of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB).
4) Which among the following cities has become Asia’s billionaire capital for the first time?
Answer – C) Mumbai
Explanation: Mumbai has become Asia’s billionaire capital for the first time.
5) Who among the following persons has been appointed by Microsoft as the new head of both Windows and Surface teams?
Answer – C) Pavan Davuluri
Explanation:
Pavan Davuluri has been appointed by Microsoft as the new head of both Windows and Surface.
6) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction at the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)?
Answer – D) Kamal Kishore
Explanation:
Kamal Kishore has been appointed as the Special Representative of the Secretary – General for Disaster Risk Reduction at the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction UNDRR.
7) Which among the following companies has been identified as the (D-SIIs) by the IRDAI?
Answer – D) All of these
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has retained New India Assurance Company Limited, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) as Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs) for 2023-24.
8) “World Autism Awareness Day” is observed on _____
Answer – A) April 2
Explanation: World Autism Awareness Day – April 2.
9) Which among the following cities has hosted the first-ever Nuclear Energy Summit?
Answer – C) Brussels
Explanation:
Brussels has hosted the first-ever Nuclear Energy Summit.
10) Which among the following companies has become the first Indian company to achieve the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard V3 Certification.?
Answer – C) BALCO
Explanation:
BALCO has become the first Indian company to achieve the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard V3 Certification.
11) Who among the following persons has become the 41st National President of the FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) for the year 2024-2025?
Answer – A) Joyshree Das Verma
Explanation:
Joyshree Das Verma has become the 41st National President of the FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) for the year 2024-2025.
12) Who among the following persons has been elected as the new chairman of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA)?
Answer – B) Arnab Banerjee
Explanation:
Arnab Banerjee has been elected as the new chairman of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA).
13) Who among the following persons has won the women’s singles title at the Orlen Polish Open 2024 Badminton tournament?
Answer – C) Anupama Upadhaya
Explanation:
Anupama Upadhaya has won the women’s singles title at the Orlen Polish Open 2024 Badminton tournament.
14) Who among the following persons has been honoured with the “Times Power Icon 2024 Award”?
Answer – A) Vijay Jain
Explanation:
Vijay Jain, the Managing Director of Star Estate, has been honoured with the prestigious Times Power Icon 2024 Award.
15) Who among the following persons has been honoured with the “FIH Player of the year for 2023”?
Answer – D) Hardik Singh
Explanation:
Hardik Singh and Salima Tete have received the “FIH player of the year 2023” for the Men and Women respectively at the Sixth annual Hockey India Awards.
16) Which among the following companies has been bestowed with the “SKOCH ESG Award 2024” in the “Renewable Energy Financing” Category?
Answer – C) REC Limited
Explanation:
REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC, has been bestowed with the SKOCH ESG Award 2024 in the ‘Renewable Energy Financing’ category.
17) Which among the following companies has collaborated with IOCL to manufacture cylindrical lithium-ion cells in India?
Answer – B) Panasonic Energy
Explanation:
Panasonic Energy has collaborated with IOCL to manufacture cylindrical lithium-ion cells in India.
18) Judith Suminwa has been appointed as the first-ever female Prime Minister of _______
Answer – C) Democratic Republic of the Congo
Explanation:
Judith Suminwa has been appointed as the first-ever female Prime Minister of Democratic Republic of theCongo.
19) Who among the following persons has won the Men’s singles title at 2024 Miami Open?
Answer – B) Jannik Sinner
Explanation:
Jannik Sinner has won the Men’s singles title at 2024 Miami Open.
20) Who among the following persons has won the President of ASSOCHAM?
Answer – A) Sanjay Nayar
Explanation: Sanjay Nayar has won the President of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).
21) “International Children’s Book Day” is observed on_______
Answer – A) April 2
Explanation:
International Children’s Book Day – April 2.
22) Samman is a portal launched by _____ for its former employees.
Answer – D) NMDC
Explanation:
Samman is a portal launched by NMDC (National Mineral Development Corporation) for its former employees.
23) SJVN has partnered with ___ to improve tunnelling project performance using advanced geological models.
Answer – A) IIT Patna
Explanation:
SJVN Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna) to use advanced geological models in SJVN’s tunnelling projects.
24) Which among the following countries has become the largest EU nation to legalise recreational use of cannabis?
Answer – C) Germany
Explanation:
Germany has become the biggest EU country to legalise recreational cannabis, despite fierce objections from opposition politicians and medical associations.
25) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the MP of Tata International?
Answer – C) Rajeev Singhal
Explanation:
Rajeev Singhal has been appointed as the Managing Director of Tata International, the global trading and distribution arm of the Tata Group.
26) Which among the following companies has signed a $100 million supply contract with Airbus group?
Answer – C) Mahindra Aerostructures
Explanation:
Mahindra Aerostructures has signed a $100 million supply contract with Airbus group.
27) Which among the following states has emerged as the champions in both Men’s and Women’s categories at the 56th National Kho Kho Championship?
Answer – C) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Maharashtra has emerged as the champions in both Men’s and Women’s categories at the 56th National Kho Kho Championship
28) Who among the following persons has become India’s top ranked chess player?
Answer – B) Arjun Erigaisai
Explanation:
Arjun Erigaisi has officially become India’s top-ranked chess player according to the latest FIDE list.
29) Which among the following countries will chair the 69th session of the United States Commission on the status of Women in 2025?
Answer – C) Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
Saudi Arabia will chair the 69th session of the United States Commission on the status of Women in 2025.
30) Six heritage sites in ______ have been included in the tentative UNESCO list.
Answer – C) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Six heritage sites in Madhya Pradesh have been included in the tentative UNESCO list.
31) Which among the following companies has become India’s first company with 10000 MW renewable energy capacity?
Answer – C) Adani Green Energy
Explanation:
Adani Green Energy Limited has become India’s first company with 10000 MW renewable energy capacity.
32) International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is observed on_______
Answer – C) April 4
Explanation:
International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action – April 4
33) Who among the following persons has topped the Forbes Billionaires List 2024 among Indians?
Answer – C) Mukesh Ambani
Explanation:
Mukesh Ambani has topped the Forbes Billionaires List 2024 among Indians.
34) President Droupadi Murmu has launched India’s first home-grown anti-cancer CAR-T cell therapy in _____
Answer – C) IIT Bombay
Explanation:
The President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu has launched India’s first home-grown anti-Cancer CAR-T cell therapy and dedicated it to the Nation in the presence of the Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Ramesh Bais at the Indian Institute of Technology, (IIT) Bombay in Mumbai
35) International Day for Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is observed on _______
Answer – D) April 6
Explanation:
International Day for Sport for Development and Peace – April 6.
36) “International Day of Conscience” is observed on _______
Answer – C) April 5
Explanation:
International Day of Conscience – April 5.
37) Which among the following states has become the number one state in terms of GI tagged products?
Answer – B) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh has become the number one state in terms of GI tagged products.
38) “World Health Day” is observed on _______
Answer – C) April 7
Explanation:
World Health Day – April 7.
39) Who among the following persons has become the first-ever woman to represent India as a jury member at the 2024 summer Olympics?
Answer – C) Bilquis Mir
Explanation:
Bilquis Mir has become the first-ever woman to represent India as a jury member at the 2024 summer Olympics.
40) Which among the following organisations has celebrated its 75th anniversary?
Answer – C) NATO
Explanation:
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, also called the North Atlantic Alliance (NATO) has celebrated its 75th anniversary in Brussels, Belgium.