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- In which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), the “Experimental Licence Module for 100 5G Labs” was launched in April 2024?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Delhi
3) IIT Kanpur
4) IIT Kharagpur
5) IIT BombayAnswer-1) IIT Madras
Explanation:
“Experimental Licence Module for 100 5G Labs” was virtually launched by Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Department of Telecommunication(DoT), Ministry of Communications during a 5G workshop at the Indian Institute of Technology(IIT)-Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu(TN).
i. The initiative aims to simplify the process for experimental licence requirements for academic institutions in India.
• Objective: To foster skills and engagement in 5G technologies among students and start-up communities. - In April 2024, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) approved a proposal for India Ports Global Limited (IPGL) to take over the operations of the Sittwe port in Rakhine, ____________ (Country).
1) Nepal
2) Bangladesh
3) Myanmar
4) Bhutan
5) Sri LankaAnswer-3) Myanmar
Explanation:
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has approved a proposal for India Ports Global Limited (IPGL) to take over the operations of the Sittwe port located on the Kaladan River estuary in Rakhine, Myanmar.
i. It was the second foreign port operated by India, following the Chabahar Port in Iran.
ii. Sittwe Port has been developed as part of the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project, built under Indian financial assistance. - According to the 6th edition of “Global Unicorn Index 2024” report published by Hurun Institute in April 2024, India ranked at _________position in the index with 67 unicorns, while ____________ topped the position with 703 unicorns.
1) 3rd; China
2) 5th; United States of America
3) 6th; France
4) 3rd; United States of America
5) 5th; United KingdomAnswer-4) 3rd, United States of America
Explanation:
According to the 6th edition of “Global Unicorn Index 2024”report published by Hurun Institute, India is ranked at 3rd position in the index with 67 unicorns(down to 1 compared to 2023).
i. The United States of America(U.S.A.) continued to be at top position with 703 unicorns which accounted for 48% of the world total number of unicorns.
ii. India was ranked 3rd with 67 unicorns led by on-demand food delivery start-up Swiggy (USD8 billion) followed by Dream11(USD8 billion) and Razorpay (USD7.5 billion). Click here to read more. - Which country has been recently (in April ‘24) selected by the United Nations (UN) Commission on Status of Women (CSW) to chair the 69th session in 2025?
1) France
2) Singapore
3) India
4) United States of America
5) Saudi ArabiaAnswer-5) Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) has unanimously appointed Saudi Arabia to chair its 69th session in 2025.
i. Abdulaziz Alwasil, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the UN, has been elected as the chair of the CSW, succeeding the outgoing chair, Antonio Manuel Lagdameo, Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the UN. - Which bank has recently (in April ‘24) carried out a Credit Default Swap (CDS) trade worth Rs 25 crore with Standard Chartered Bank India?
1) Bank of Baroda
2) State Bank of India
3) Canara Bank
4) Bank of Maharashtra
5) Indian Overseas BankAnswer-2) State Bank of India
Explanation:
The State Bank of India (SBI) and Standard Chartered Bank India carried out the Credit Default Swap (CDS) trade worth Rs 25 crore. This marks the 1st CDS transaction since the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued revised CDS guidelines in 2022.
i. The trade involved a 1-year rupee CDS featuring REC. - Name the company that has recently (in April ‘24) signed an agreement with Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) to develop Bengaluru as a premier aviation hub for southern India.
1) IndiGo
2) Akasa Air
3) Air India
4) SpiceJet
5) Go FirstAnswer-3) Air India
Explanation:
Tata-Group-owned Air India and Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) have entered into an agreement to develop Bengaluru (Karnataka) as a premier aviation hub for southern India. This agreement aims to boost air travel connectivity to and from India over the next few years.
i. Air India (along with other Tata Group airlines – Air India Express (AIX), and Vistara) and BIAL will collaborate to enhance international air connectivity, operational efficiency, and passenger experience, over the next 5 years. - Who has recently (in April ‘24) won the WOW World Literary Prize from the World Organization of Writers (WOW)?
1) Nilanjana Sudeshna
2) Arundathi Roy
3) Sudha Murthy
4) Mamta G. Sagar
5) Lakshmi Murdeshwar PuriAnswer-4) Mamta G. Sagar
Explanation:
A renowned Kannada poet, writer, and an activist Mamta G. Sagar won the WOW World Literary Prize from the World Organization of Writers (WOW) for her contributions to the world of literature.
i. The award ceremony was held as part of the VII World Literary Festival “WOW-LIFFT-2024” held in Nigeria, Abuja from April 4-6, 2024.
ii. The award includes a gold medal, a cash prize, and a book publishing agreement. - Who has been recently (in April ‘24) appointed as a full-time member of the 16th Finance Commission (FC) of India?
1) Manoj Panda
2) Arvind Panagariya
3) Ajay Narayan Jha
4) Soumya Kanti Ghosh
5) Anoop SinghAnswer-1) Manoj Panda
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) has appointed economist Manoj Panda, former Director of the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), as a full-time member of the 16th Finance Commission (FC) of India. He will hold the office with effect from the date he assumes office up to the date of submission of Report or 31st October 2025.
• Panda was appointed to the 16th FC in lieu of Niranjan Rajadhyaksha, Executive Director at Artha Global.
• Rajadhyaksha was appointed as a full time member of 16th FC in January 2024. - In April 2024 Indian Army (IA) acquired the first batch of 24 Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) along with 100 missiles, from __________ (country).
1) Germany
2) United States of America
3) France
4) Israel
5) RussiaAnswer-5) Russia
Explanation:
The Indian Army (IA) has acquired the first batch of 24 Russia-made Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) along with 100 missiles as part of an agreement involving domestic production in India.
i. This will bolster the Indian Army’s Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) capabilities. - When was the International Romani Day 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 7th April 2024
2) 8th April 2024
3) 4th April 2024
4) 5th April 2024
5) 6th April 2024Answer-2) 8th April 2024
Explanation:
International Romani Day 2024 observed across the globe on 8th April 2024 to celebrate Romani culture and history and raise awareness of the challenges and discrimination issues faced by Europe’s largest ethnic minority community worldwide.
i. The Day commemorates the 1st World Romani Congress, a major international meeting of Romani representatives held near London (United Kingdom) in the town of Orpington in 1971. Click here to read more.
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