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- Which company has recently (in April’ 24) inaugurated India’s 1st multipurpose (combined Heat and Power) green hydrogen pilot project in Himachal Pradesh(HP)?
1) NTPC Limited
2) SJVN Limited
3) GAIL Limited
4) NLC India Limited
5) Reliance IndustriesAnswer-2) SJVN Limited
Explanation:
On 23rd April 2024, Geeta Kapur, Chairman and Managing Director(CMD) of SJVN Limited(formerly known as Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam) inaugurated India’s 1st multipurpose(combined Heat and Power) green hydrogen pilot project at the 1,500 megawatt (MW) Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station (NJHPS) in Jhakri, Himachal Pradesh(HP).
• She also inaugurated the first-of-its-kind centralised operation of 1500MW NJPHS and 412 MW Rampur Hydrogen Power Station(RHPS) by remotely operating Unit-II of RHPS from NJHPS, Jhakri.
• The project in line with the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) will accelerate the development of green hydrogen production infrastructure in the power sector.
i.The project is set to produce 14 kg of green hydrogen per day during 8 hours of operation which will be stored in 6 storage tanks. - Which company has recently (in April’ 24) signed an MoU with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI) for geophysical investigations?
1) Hindustan Aluminium Company
2) Khanij Bidesh India Limited
3) Bharat Coking Coal Limited
4) National Aluminium Company Limited
5) Bhagyanagar India LimitedAnswer-2) Khanij Bidesh India Limited
Explanation:
On April 24, 2024, Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI) for long-term collaboration in the field of geophysical investigations.
• It will strengthen KABIL’s ongoing projects and activities in critical and strategic minerals. - In April 2024, the International Financial Services Centres Authority(IFSCA) of India signed a MoU with Capitals Market Authority(CMA) of __________ (country) to share information regarding technologies and innovation within the financial and regulatory ecosystem.
1) Türkiye
2) Morocco
3) Colombia
4) Kuwait
5) BangladeshAnswer-4) Kuwait
Explanation:
On 23rd April 2024, International Financial Services Centres Authority(IFSCA) of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Capitals Market Authority (CMA) of Kuwait to share information regarding technologies and innovation within the financial and regulatory ecosystem.
• The MoU was signed on the sidelines of India-Kuwait Investment Conference 2.0 held in Kuwait City, Kuwait. - Which company has recently (in April’ 24) got the Reserve Bank of India (RBI’s) approval to operate as Payments Aggregator?
1) PayPal
2) Paytm
3) PhonePe
4) GooglePay
5) PayUAnswer-5) PayU
Explanation:
PayU Payments Private Limited(PayU), a leading payments solution provider, has received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a payment aggregator (PA).
• The approval reflects PayU’s commitment to fostering a robust digital payment infrastructure in India in alignment with the Government of India’s Digital India initiative and progressive RBI regulations. - Which bank has recently (in April’ 24) reappointed Amitabh Singh Chaudhry as its Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO)?
1) Axis Bank Limited
2) Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited
3) HDFC Limited
4) ICICI Bank Limited
5) Federal Bank LimitedAnswer-1) Axis Bank Limited
Explanation:
The board of Axis Bank Limited has approved the re-appointment of Amitabh Singh Chaudhry as its Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO)for a further period of 3 years with effect from 1st January 2025 up to 31st December 2027.
• This mark’s his 2nd extension of 3 years. His previous extension came into effect from 1st January 2022.
• The board of Axis Bank has also approved the re-appointment of Meena Ganesh and Gopalaraman Padmanabhan as its Independent Directors for a 2nd term of 4 years with effect from 1st August 2024 up to 31st July 2028 and 28th October,2024 up to 27th October 2028 respectively. - Who has been recently (in April’ 24) appointed as the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator (UN-RC) from India in the Republic of Indonesia?
1) Mamta Rai
2) Gita Sabharwal
3) Chandan Sharma
4) Pramod Mehra
5) Valerie JulliandAnswer- 2) Gita Sabharwal
Explanation:
On 22nd April 2024, Gita Sabharwal of India took charge as the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator (UN RC) in the Republic of Indonesia.
• She succeeded Valerie Julliand of France, who held the post since October 2020.
• She was appointed as UN RC of Indonesia by the UN Secretary-General António Guterres with prior approval from the government of Indonesia(host).
• Prior to the appointment, Gita Sabharwal was serving as the UN RC in Thailand (since 2020) and as Peacebuilding and Development Advisor at the UN in Sri Lanka. - Who has been recently (in April’ 24) appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited (SIFL)?
1) Rajeev Kumar Shinde
2) Geetha Kumari
3) Anil Kumar Rao
4) Hardayal Prasad
5) Venkata Krishna ReddyAnswer-4) Hardayal Prasad
Explanation:
The board of Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited (SIFL), managed by the National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL), has appointed Hardayal Prasad as its new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
• Previously, he served as MD & CEO of SBI Cards & Payment Services Ltd and PNB Housing Finance Limited. - Name the sports personality who has recently (in April’ 24) been appointed as the ambassador of the 9th edition of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 which will be held in the West Indies and the United States of America (USA) from June 1 to 29, 2024.
1) Shah Rukh Khan
2) Usain Bolt
3) Virat Kohli
4) Suresh Raina
5) Saina NehwalAnswer-2) Usain Bolt
Explanation:
On April 24, 2024, the International Cricket Council (ICC) named Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, an eight-time Olympic gold medallist, as the ambassador of the 9th edition of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 which will be played in West Indies and the United States of America (USA) from June 1 to 29, 2024.
• Usain Bolt currently holds world records in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m with times of 9.58 secs, 19.19 secs and 36.84 secs.
• The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will feature 20 teams competing across 55 games. - Who has been recently (in April’ 24) re-appointed as the Deputy Governor of RBI for a period of one year with effect from May 03, 2024?
1) Harun Rashid Khan
2) Urjit Patel
3) Anil Kumar Rao
4) T. Rabi Sankar
5) Rajeshwar RaoAnswer-4) T. Rabi Sankar
Explanation:
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has re-appointed T. Rabi Sankar as Deputy Governor of RBI for a period of one year w.e.f. May 03, 2024, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
• The order was issued by the Department of Personnel & Training under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (MoPP&P).
Note:
RBI has four Deputy Governors. The other 3 are – Michael Debabrata Patra (MD) Patra; M Rajeshwar Rao; and Swaminathan Janakiraman (J). - When was the United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 19th April 2024
2) 20th April 2024
3) 21st April 2024
4) 24th April 2024
5) 25th April 2024Answer-4) 24th April 2024
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace 2024 was observed across the globe on 24th April 2024 to promote the values of multilateralism and international cooperation, which are fundamental principles of the UN Charter, and to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
• The Day also aims to support and advance the 3 pillars of the UN – Peace and Security, development, and Human rights.
• The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace was 1st observed on 24th April 2019.
• The UN will convene a Summit of the Future: Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow from 22-23 September 2024.Click here to read more.
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