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- The World Economic Forum(WEF) released the “18th Global Gender Gap Index” in June 2024, India ranks 129th among 146 countries.
Which of the following country has topped the Index?
1) China
2) Iceland
3) France
4) United States of America
5) NorwayAnswer-2) Iceland
Explanation:
The World Economic Forum(WEF) released “Global Gender Gap Report 2024”, India ranks 129th among 146 countries in the 18th Global Gender Gap Index. Iceland has topped the 2024 Index followed by Finland and Norway in 2nd and 3rd positions respectively. New Zealand 4th and Sweden ranks 5th.
According to the World Economic Forum(WEF)’s Global Gender Gap Report 2024, India closed 64.1% of its gender gap in 2024 with a population of over 1.4 billion
South AsiaEconomy Regional Rank Global Rank Score Bangladesh 1 99 0.689 Nepal 2 117 0.664 Sri Lanka 3 122 0.653 Bhutan 4 124 0.651 India 5 129 0.641 Maldives 6 132 0.633 Pakistan 7 145 0.570 - In June 2024, the 8th edition of which maritime exercise was held between the Indian Navy (IN) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) at Yokosuka, Japan?
1) Shinyuu Maitri
2) Dharma Guardian
3) Sahyog Kaijin
4) Ex-Ayutthaya
5) JIMEXAnswer-5) JIMEX
Explanation:
Japan–India Maritime Exercise 2024 (JIMEX-24), the 8th edition of bilateral exercise between the Indian Navy (IN) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force(JMSDF), commenced at Yokosuka, Japan.
The JIMEX-24 will be conducted in two phases: i.Harbour Phase ii.Sea Phase.
IN is being represented by its indigenous Stealth Frigate Indian Naval Ship (INS) Shivalik. JMSDF is being represented by guided missile destroyer “JS Yugiri”.
Other bilateral training exercises between India and Japan are
(i) DHARMA Guardian– between Indian Army and Japan Ground Self Defence Force (JGSDF).
(ii) Veer Guardian– between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF). - Which company has recently in June 2024 introduced India’s 1st index fund focused on Defence stocks listed in India?
1) Groww Mutual Fund
2) Mirae Asset Mutual Fund
3) Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company Limited
4) ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
5) SBI Mutual FundAnswer-3) Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company Limited
Explanation:
Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company Limited (MOAMC) introduced Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund, India’s 1st index fund focused on defence stocks listed in India. The New Fund Offer (NFO) for the scheme will be open for subscription from 13th June, 2024 till 24th June 2024.
The minimum application amount will be Rs500 with subsequent investments allowed in multiples of Re 1. - Who has been recently (in June ‘24), sworn in as the 18th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (AP), succeeding Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, who served as CM of AP from 2019 to 2024?
1) Buggana Rajendranath Reddy
2) Nitish Kumar
3) Chandrababu Naidu
4) Pawan Kalyan
5) N. RangasamyAnswer-3) Chandrababu Naidu
Explanation:
On 12th June 2024, Nara Chandrababu Naidu, the President of Telugu Desam Party (TDP), officially sworn-in as the 18th Chief Minister (CM) of Andhra Pradesh (AP). He became the CM of AP for the 4th time and 2nd time after the bifurcation of AP in 2014.
He succeeds Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, President of Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), who served as CM of AP from 2019 to 2024.
Renowned Telugu actor and Janasena Party (JnP) President, Pawan Kalyan took oath as the Deputy CM of AP.
S. Abdul Nazeer, the Governor of AP administered the oath of office and secrecy to N. Chandrababu Naidu and his 24 Council of Ministers during the swearing-in ceremony held at Kesarpalli IT Park in Gannavaram on the outskirts of Vijayawada district, AP. - Who was recently(in June ‘24) elected as the first Vice Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) during the annual meeting of the ICC World Council held in Paris, France ?
1) Mio Oka
2) Anil Kumar Lahoti
3) Harsh Pati Singhania
4) Philippe Varin
5) Jaya Varma SinhaAnswer-3) Harsh Pati Singhania
Explanation:
Harsh Pati Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of JK Paper Ltd and Director of JK Organisation, has been elected as the First Vice-Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) headquartered in Paris, France.
Philippe Varin (France), a global industry leader, has been elected as Chair of the ICC. Philippe Varin succeeded Maria Fernanda Garza, who became the Honorary Chair of ICC.
Shinta Kamdani (Indonesia) and Patrick Obath(Kenya) have been elected as Vice-Chairs of the ICC.
The formal election was held during the annual meeting of the ICC World Council on 11 June 2024 in Paris.
The ICC World Council elects ICC’s Chairmanship(including Chair, honorary chair, first vice chair and vice chair) and Secretary General, each of whom serves a three-year term. - In June 2024, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of Global Infrastructure Management, LLC(GIM) by ____________.
1) Piramal Alternatives Trust Fund
2) BlackRock Funding
3) Dickey Alternative Investment Trust
4) Minda Corporation Limited
5) Mitsubishi CorporationAnswer-2) BlackRock Funding
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of Global Infrastructure Management, LLC(GIM) by BlackRock Funding, Inc. (BFI).
Proposed Combination: BFI will acquire 100% of the limited liability company interests in GIM.
The CCI also approves the acquisition of certain equity stakes of TVS Certified Private Limited (Target 1) and TVS Vehicle Mobility Solution Private Limited (Target 2) by Mitsubishi Corporation (Acquirer). - The Indian Navy recently (in June ‘24) launched _________MCA Barge, at M/s Vinayaga Marine Petro Limited, Maharashtrat, which was built by M/s SECON Engineering Ltd.
1) LSAM 13 (YARD 81)
2) LSAM 18 (YARD 128)
3) LSAM 8 (Yard 76)
4) LSAM 10 (Yard 78)
5) LSAM 5 (Yard 121)Answer-1) LSAM 13 (YARD 81)
Explanation:
On June 10 2024, The Indian Navy (IN) launched the Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, Landing Ship Ammunition(LSAM 13)(Yard 81), the fifth Barge of 08 x MCA Barge project, built by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Shipyard, M/s SECON Engineering Projects Private Limited (SEPPL), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP).
The barge was launched at M/s Vinayaga Marine Petro Limited, Mira Bhayandar, Maharashtra(the launch site of SEPPL).
The contract for building 08 x MCA Barge was signed between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and M/s SEPPL on 19 February 2021 at Visakhapatnam, AP. - Which country is set to host the 14th edition of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup in 2025?
1) Brazil
2) India
3) South Korea
4) Australia
5) JapanAnswer-2) India
Explanation:
India will host the 14th edition of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025. The decision was taken by the Executive Board of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) in Lausanne, Switzerland. The tournament will be played in December 2025.
This will be the 1st time ever that a FIH Hockey Junior World Cup has 24 participating teams. India will host the tournament for the 4th time since 2013. - Who recently in June 2024 unveiled his autobiography titled, “I Have the Streets: A Kutti Cricket Story,’” written jointly with author Sidharth Monga?
1) Virat Kohli
2) Ravichandran Ashwin
3) Shane Watson
4) Suryakumar Yadav
5) Yuvraj SinghAnswer-2) Ravichandran Ashwin
Explanation:
Renowned Indian international cricketer, Ravichandran Ashwin unveiled his autobiography titled, “I Have the Streets: A Kutti Cricket Story,” written by Ravichandran Ashwin with author Sidharth Monga, a sitcom screenplay writer, a wrestling booker, and a chef.
The book with 200 Pages was published by Penguin Random House India (PRHI). The book highlights Ashwin’s journey from a cricket-loving child in Chennai to becoming one of India’s finest cricketers. - International Albinism Awareness Day 2024 is annually observed across the globe on ________ to create awareness about Albinism.
1) February 11
2) March 5
3) April 7
4) June 13
5) July 15Answer-4) June 13
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) is annually observed across the globe on 13th June to create awareness about albinism, an inherited genetic condition that people are born with, and celebrate and advance the human rights of persons with albinism globally.
13th June 2024 marks the observance of the 10th IAAD.
The theme of IAAD 2024 is “10 Years of IAAD: A Decade of collective progress”
The first-ever International Albinism Awareness Day was observed on 13 June 2015.
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