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- Which company has recently (in June’24) received a Request For Proposal (RFP) from the Ministry of Defence(MoD) for 156 Prachand ‘light combat helicopters (LCHs)’ worth Rs 45,000 crore?
1) Bharat Electronics Limited
2) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
3) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
4) BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited
5) Bharat Dynamics LimitedAnswer-2) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Explanation:
On 17th June 2024, Bengaluru (Karnataka)-based Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) received a Request For Proposal (RFP) from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for procurement of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCHs) Prachand, estimated to cost Rs 45, 000 crore.
• MoD has issued this RFP in terms of Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
• Out of these 156 LCHs, 90 are for the Indian Army (IA) and the remaining 66 are for the Indian Air Force(IAF). - In June 2024, the Government of India (GoI) extended the Digital Health Incentive Scheme (DHIS) by a year up to __________.
1) 31st July 2025
2) 31st March 2025
3) 31st May 2025
4) 30 June 2025
5) 30th August 2025Answer-4) 30 June 2025
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) has extended the Digital Health Incentive Scheme (DHIS) by a year until 30 June 2025 (or till funds for DHIS are available), aiming to digitise patients’ health records and integrate them with Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Account (ABHA ID).
• The scheme which was set to end on 30 June 2024, aims to boost adoption of digital healthcare services and promote the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
• As part of the scheme, hospitals receive Rs 20 per patient for digitising health records and linking them with ABHA IDs. - Which co-operative bank’s licence has recently (in June ‘24) been cancelled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) due to a lack of adequate capital and earning prospects?
1) Navsarjan Industrial Co-operative Bank Limited
2) Purvanchal Co-operative Bank
3) Mehsana Jilla Panchayat Karmachari Co-operative Bank
4) Halol Urban Co-operative Bank Limited
5) Bombay Mercantile Co-operative Bank LtdAnswer-2) Purvanchal Co-operative Bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of Purvanchal Co-operative Bank, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh (UP) due to lack of adequate capital and earning prospects.
• On liquidation, each depositor would be entitled to receive deposit insurance claim amount of his/her deposits up to Rs 5 lakh only from Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC). - Fitch Ratings, in its “Global Economic Outlook (GEO) for June 2024” report, has projected India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth to ______ for fiscal year FY25 (2024–25).
1) 8%
2) 6.7%
3) 7.2%
4) 7.5%
5) 7%Answer-3) 7.2%
Explanation:
Global rating agency Fitch Ratings released its report titled “Global Economic Outlook (GEO) for June 2024”, has raised its projection for India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth by 20 basis points (bps) from 7% (projected in March 2024) to 7.2% for fiscal year FY25 (2024-25).
• This projection is mainly driven by improving consumer spending and increasing investments.
• But, India’s GDP growth for FY26 (2025-26) and FY27 (2026-27) will remain unchanged at 6.5% and 6.2% respectively.
• The report raised the global growth forecast in 2024, to 2.6% from 2.4% projected earlier.
• Fitch estimated that inflation will decrease to 4.5% by the end of FY2025 and will be 4.3% on an average for FY26 and FY27 - Name the Indian who has been named as the ‘Land Hero’ by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on the occasion of “World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought” i.e. on 17th June 2024.
1) Gauranshi Sharma
2) Siddesh Sakore
3) Kartik Verma
4) Nahid Afrin
5) Avantika VandanapuAnswer-4) Siddesh Sakore
Explanation:
Siddesh Sakore, a farmer from Kendur village, Maharashtra (India) and founder of AGRO RANGERS has been named as the ‘Land Hero’ by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on the occasion of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (WDCCD) i.e. on 17th June 2024.
• Sakore along with 9 others were recognised as ‘Land Heroes’, during a programme of 30th anniversary of the UNCCD hosted by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bonn, Germany.
• The theme of 2024 WDCCD is, “United for Land: Our Legacy. Our Future”.
• These land heroes were honoured in recognition of their work to restore land, boost resilience to drought, develop sustainable agricultural businesses, and harness technology and innovation to address global environmental challenges. - Name the personality who has been recently (in June 2024) appointed as the Global Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNHCR).
1) Theo James
2) Vinícius Junior
3) Usain Bolt
4) Narendra Kumar Yadav
5) Neeraj ChopraAnswer-1) Theo James
Explanation:
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency, has named British actor, producer, and model Theo James (Birth Name: Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis) as its new Global Goodwill Ambassador.
• Goodwill Ambassadors are prominent public figures associated with UNHCR, enhancing the organization’s global visibility through their influence, dedication, and hard work. - Name the player who finished as runner-up in the Men’s Singles at the Internazionali di Tennis Città di Perugia 2024 (ATP Challenger 125 Perugia), held in Perugia (Italy).
1) Sriram Balaji Narayanaswamy
2) Saketh Myneni
3) Sumit Nagal
4) Jannik Sinner
5) Somdev DevvarmanAnswer-3) Sumit Nagal
Explanation:
Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal finished as runner-up in the Men’s Singles at the Internazionali di Tennis Città di Perugia 2024 (ATP Challenger 125 Perugia), a part of Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Challenger Tour 2024, held in Perugia, Italy.
• Italy’s Luciano Darderi won the Men’s Singles title by defeating Sumit Nagal in the finals.
• With this victory, 26-year-old Sumit Nagal has reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of 71.
• India’s Sriram Balaji Narayanaswamy and his partner Andre Begemann of Germany finished as runners-up in the Men’s Doubles. - When was the UN’s International Day for Countering Hate Speech annually observed across the globe?
1) May 6
2) April 14
3) May 28
4) March 14
5) June 18Answer-5) June 18
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day for Countering Hate Speech is annually observed across the globe on 18 June to highlight and address global concerns over the rapid spread of hate speech worldwide.
The day aims to promote inter-religious and intercultural dialogue and tolerance in countering hate speech.
• 18 June 2024 marks the observance of the 3rd International Day for Countering Hate Speech.
• The theme of International Day for Countering Hate Speech 2024 is “The Power of Youth for Countering and Addressing Hate Speech”.
• The 1st ever International Day for Countering Hate Speech was observed on 18 June 2022.Click here to read more - The United Nations (UN) Sustainable Gastronomy Day is annually observed across the globe on ________ to raise public awareness about gastronomy (the art of food).
1) March 15
2) February 10
3) April 29
4) June 18
5) May 16Answer-4) June 18
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) Sustainable Gastronomy Day is annually observed across the globe on 18 June to raise public awareness about Gastronomy (the art of food) and its contribution to sustainable development.
• The annual observance of the Day is led by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO).
• The 1st ever Sustainable Gastronomy Day was observed on 18 June 2017. Click here to read more - Autistic Pride Day 2024 is observed across the globe on _______ with the theme ‘Taking the Mask Off’.
1) May 26
2) June 18
3) February 12
4) April 15
5) June 8Answer-2) June 18
Explanation:
Autistic Pride Day is annually observed across the globe on 18th June to promote awareness about the understanding and acceptance of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a neurological and developmental disorder that affects communication and social interaction.
• This year 2024 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Autistic Pride Day.
• The theme of Autistic Pride Day 2024 is ‘Taking the Mask Off’.
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