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- Which International organisation has recently (in April’ 24) launched an Expression of Interest (EOI) with India to promote start-up collaboration on the Recycling of Electric Vehicles Batteries?
1) European Union
2) International Energy Agency
3) International Organization for Standardization
4) United Nations Environment Programme
5) World BankAnswer-1) European Union
Explanation:
On 9th April 2024, the European Union(EU) and India launched an Expression of Interest(EOI) for startups working in Electric Vehicles(EVs) Battery Recycling to take part in the matchmaking event taking place under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC).
i. This aims to promote cooperation between European and Indian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises(SMEs) start-ups in the clean and green technologies sector. - According to the data revealed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in April 2024, a total of _____________ (Kilometres) of National Highways(NHs) were constructed in FY24.
1) 13,450
2) 18, 756
3) 12,349
4) 17,786
5) 15,045Answer-3) 12,349
Explanation:
According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), a total of 12,349 km of National Highways(NHs) were constructed in the Financial Year 2023–24 (FY24). This is the 2nd highest figure in the history of the construction of national highways.
i. The Ministry also revealed that it has awarded 8,851 NH projects in FY24.
ii. FY21 stands in first place with a length of 13,327km of national highways.
iii. The Government of India (GoI) launched a pilot program in March 2024 to provide cashless treatment to the victims of road accidents due to the use of motor vehicles. - According to the ‘Global Hepatitis Report 2024 -Action for access in low- and middle-income countries released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in April 2024, __________ becomes the second most dangerous disease-causing more deaths after Tuberculosis (TB).
1) Cancer
2) AIDS
3) Hepatitis
4) Tuberculosis
5) SyphilisAnswer-3) Hepatitis
Explanation:
On April 9, 2024, the World Health Organisation (WHO) in its ‘Global Hepatitis Report 2024 -Action for access in low- and middle-income countries‘ during the World Hepatitis Summit (WHS) 2024, organised by World Hepatitis Alliance with the support of the Ministry of Health of Portugal, in Lisbon, from April 9–11, 2024, on the theme ‘Integrate, Accelerate, Eliminate’.
ii.As per it, there is alarming increase in deaths caused by viral hepatitis, making it the second leading infectious cause of death globally, after Tuberculosis (TB). Click here to read more. - Which company recently (in April’ 24) signed a two-year MoU with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to promote Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for Indians travelling in Singapore?
1) GooglePay
2) Paytm
3) Freecharge
4) PhonePe
5) BharatPeAnswer-4) PhonePe
Explanation:
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB), a lead development agency for tourism, Singapore, signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PhonePe to promote Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for Indians travelling in Singapore.
i. The MoU allows customers to instantly make cross border transactions between India and Singapore directly from their existing Indian bank accounts. - Who has been recently (in April ‘24) awarded the Sagar Samman Varun Award by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) for exemplary contributions in the maritime sector?
1) Kamal Kant Choudhary
2) Dhirendra Kumar Sanyal
3) Subir Saha
4) OM Dutta
5) Rajesh JangidAnswer-2) Dhirendra Kumar Sanyal
Explanation:
On the occasion of the 61st National Maritime Day (5th April 2024), the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) awarded the Sagar Samman Awards acknowledging exemplary contributions within the maritime sector.
i. The award was presented during the event organised by the National Maritime Day Celebrations (NMDC) Central Committee at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre in Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
ii. The observance of National Maritime Day 2024 was centred around the theme “Sustainable Shipping: Opportunities and Challenges”[table]Category Winner Contribution Sagar Samman Varun Award Dhirendra Kumar Sanyal Highest honour for outstanding and sustained contributions to the Indian maritime sector Sagar Samman Award for Excellence Captain Kamal Kant Choudhary Recognises consistently excellent contributions to the maritime sector Sagar Samman Award for Gallantry Captain Subir Saha and Captain OM Dutta
Honours acts of gallantry by Indian Seafarers, encouraging emulation of their exemplary conduct. [/table]
.Click here to read more. - Which Indian Naval Ships (INS) has been recently (in April ‘24) awarded with the ‘On the Spot Unit Citation 23-24’ for anti piracy operations?
1) INS Sujata
2) INS Sumitra
3) INS Sukanya
4) INS Sharda
5) INS SavitriAnswer-4) INS Sharda
Explanation:
On April 8 2024, during his visit to Southern Naval Command(SNC), Kochi(Kerala), Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), awarded ‘On the Spot Unit Citation 23-24’ to Indian Naval Ships (INS) Sharda for successful conduct of anti piracy operations.
i. The ship was involved in the safe release of all 19 crew members (11 Iranian and 08 Pakistani) of Iranian fishing vessel Omari which was held hostage by pirates off the East coast of Somalia on 2nd February 2024. - In April 2024, Simon Harris was elected as the Prime Minister of ____________ (Country).
1) Luxembourg
2) Poland
3) Slovakia
4) Ireland
5) LatviaAnswer-4) Ireland
Explanation:
Simon Harris (37 years old), leader of the Fine Gael party, was elected as the New Taoiseach (Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland) by the members of the Dáil (Irish parliament).
i. He received the seal of office from President of Ireland Michael D Higgins and was officially installed as Taoiseach on 9th April 2024.
ii. He succeeded Leo Varadkar, who resigned as Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach in March 2024.
iii. He is set to hold the post till the general election which is set to be held in March 2025. - Who has been recently (in April ‘24) appointed as the Chair of the United States (US)-India Tax Forum of the United States-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF)?
1) Tarun Bajaj
2) Ashwani Kumar
3) Gyanesh Kumar
4) Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
5) Susheel Kumar TrivediAnswer-1) Tarun Bajaj
Explanation:
Tarun Bajaj, Former Revenue and Economic Affairs Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, was appointed as the Chair of the United States (US)-India Tax Forum of the United States-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF).
i. He is also serving as Independent Director on the board of Hindustan Unilever Limited(HUL) since December 2023.
ii. He joined as an adviser to the Board of Directors of USISPF in January 2024. - Name India’s first private sector-built sub-metre resolution Earth Observation Satellite that has been recently (in April ‘24) launched by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL).
1) TATASAT – 1AD
2) TSAT-1A
3) Jamsetji – 1A
4) Nusserwanji – 1A
5) JNTATASAT – 1AAnswer-2) TSAT-1A
Explanation:
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, has successfully launched TSAT-1A, India’s first private sector-built sub-metre resolution Earth Observation Satellite, into low-earth orbit(LEO).
i. TSAT-1A launched on board the Space Exploration Technologies Corporation’s (SpaceX’s) Falcon 9 rocket from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Kennedy Space Center, Florida, United States of America(USA) on 7th April 2024.
ii. This was one of the 11 satellites launched as a part of the ‘Bandwagon-1’ Mission, SpaceX’s first rideshare mission to LEO at inclinations of about 45 degrees. - When was the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Valour Day/Shaurya Diwas 2024 observed across India?
1) 8th April 2024
2) 6th April 2024
3) 5th April 2024
4) 7th April 2024
5) 9th April 2024Answer-5) 9th April 2024
Explanation:
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Valour Day 2024 also known as Shaurya Diwas 2024 observed across India on 9th April 2024 to commemorate the extraordinary valour displayed by the CRPF soldiers during the Battle of Sardar Post in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, in 1965.
i. The Day aims to honour the CRPF personnel and pay tribute to the martyrs who lost their lives in the line of duty.
ii. 9th April 2024 marks the observance of the 59th CRPF Valour Day. Click here to read more.
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