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- Name the India’s first locally manufactured fully electric opencast mining truck that has recently (in April ‘24) launched by the Sany Heavy Industry India Private Limited (SANY India).
1) SKT105E
2) SKT100A
3) SKT125B
4) SKT115C
5) SKT130DAnswer-1) SKT105E
Explanation:
Sany Heavy Industry India Private Limited(SANY India), a construction and mining equipment manufacturer, launched the SKT105E, India’s first locally manufactured fully electric opencast mining truck.
• The truck has a unique electric propulsion system that ensures zero emissions and optimal performance while lowering the carbon footprint.
• The cost-effective and energy-efficient truck has a payload capacity of ~70 tons. - According to the report ‘Top 10 Busiest Airports Worldwide for 2023’ released by the Airports Council International (ACI) World in April 2024, India’s Delhi Airport Indira Gandhi International Airport secured ________ position in 2023, while _________ secured the top position.
1) 9th; Tokyo Haneda International Airport
2) 10th; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
3) 11th; Tokyo Haneda International Airport
4) 10th; Dubai International Airport
5) 12th; London HeathrowAnswer-2) 10th; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Explanation:
The Airports Council International (ACI) World released its report on the ‘Top 10 Busiest Airports Worldwide for 2023’ with Delhi Airport (Indira Gandhi International Airport – IGIA) securing the 10th spot in 2023.
• Handling over 7.22 crore passengers in 2023, IGIA experienced a slight drop from its 9th position in 2022, with Chicago O’Hare Airport surpassing it.
• It was ranked 9th in 2022, 13th in 2021, and as the 17th busiest airport in 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic
i. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), United States (US) regains title as world’s busiest with 104.65 million passengers in 2023, yet remains 5% below 2019 levels due to pandemic recovery. Click here to read more - Which company has recently (in April’ 24) formed a Joint Venture (JV) with BlackRock to set up a wealth management and broking business in India?
1) Aditya Birla Finance
2) Jio Financial Services
3) Larsen & Toubro Finance
4) Bajaj Finance Limited
5) Tata Capital Financial ServicesAnswer-2) Jio Financial Services
Explanation:
On April 16, 2024, Jio Financial Services (JFS), the financial services arm of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), and BlackRock, Inc. and BlackRock Advisors Singapore Pte (BlackRock) signed an agreement to form 50:50 Joint Venture (JV) to set up a wealth management and broking business in India.
• This involves incorporating a wealth management firm and a brokerage company, each requiring separate licences from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
• India is now a leading global investment destination, with the number of Demat accounts reaching 15.1 crore by March 2024, including a surge of 31 lakh new accounts in the same month(March). - According to the Economic Research Department (ERD) report released by the State Bank of India (SBI) in April 2024, the total amount of deposits in senior citizen accounts increased by ________ to Rs 34.367 lakh crore at the end of December 2023.
1) 115%
2) 158%
3) 136%
4) 124%
5) 143%Answer-5) 143%
Explanation:
As per the State Bank of India (SBI) Economic Research Department (ERD) report, the total amount of deposits in senior citizen accounts increased by 143% to Rs 34.367 lakh crore at the end of December 2023 from Rs 13.724 lakh crore in 2018.
i. The report revealed that senior citizens term deposit accounts increased by about 81% to around 7.4 crore in December 2023 from 4.1 crore in 2018.
ii. The report estimated that at least 7.3 crore of these accounts have a balance of over Rs 15 lakh and fetch interest of 7.5% on these deposits. - Which company has recently (in April’ 24) launched its 1st edition of IdeationX to encourage Insurance innovations among Young Minds?
1) State Bank of India Life Insurance
2) Aditya Birla Sun life Insurance
3) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
4) Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance
5) HDFC Life InsuranceAnswer-1) State Bank of India Life Insurance
Explanation:
State Bank of India Life Insurance Company Limited (SBILIFE), one of the leading private life insurance companies in India has launched its 1st edition of IdeationX, a groundbreaking initiative that aims to transform the future of the insurance industry.
• In alignment with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India’s (IRDAI) vision of ‘Insurance for All by 2047’, SBI Life’s IdeationX is an innovative platform that aims to encourage and engage the young aspiring minds from the B-Schools across the country to come up with new ideas. - Name the Life Insurance company that has recently (in April ‘24) partnered with the Jana Small Finance Bank (SFB) to offer life insurance products to the customers of Jana SFB.
1) Bharti AXA Life Insurance
2) Max Life Insurance
3) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
4) State Bank of India Life Insurance
5) Kotak Mahindra Life InsuranceAnswer-5) Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance
Explanation:
Jana Small Finance Bank(SFB) Limited has partnered with Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Limited to offer life insurance products to the customers of Jana SFB.
• The life insurance products will include long-term savings and retirement solutions. - Who has been recently (in April ‘24) appointed as Prime Minister (PM) of Kuwait?
1) Emad Mohammed al-Atiqi
2) Ahmad Abdulwahhab al-Awadhi
3) Abdulrahman Badah al-Mutairi
4) Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah
5) Anwar Ali aL-MudhafAnswer-4) Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah
Explanation:
Kuwait’s Emir, His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has issued an Emiri decree appointing Kuwaiti Economist Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as Prime Minister (PM) of Kuwait and authorised him to nominate new cabinet members.
i. Sheikh Ahmad replaces former PM Sheikh Dr Mohammed Sabah Al Salem Al-Sabah, who submitted his resignation to the Emir, following the new parliamentary election in April 2024. - Name the Indian Pilot who has been recently (in April ‘24) selected among 6 crew members to fly on Blue Origin’s New Shepard-25 (NS-25) space tourism mission.
1) Gopi Thotakura
2) Srinath Ravichandran
3) Rohan M Ganapathy Yashas Karanam
4) Sanjay Srikanth Nekkanti
5) D RadhakrishnanAnswer-1) Gopi Thotakura
Explanation:
Gopi Thotakura, an entrepreneur and seasoned pilot from Andhra Pradesh has been selected among 6 crew members for Blue Origin’s New Shepard-25 (NS-25) space tourism mission.
• This mission will be the 7th human flight for the New Shepard program and the 25th in its history.
• The NS-25 mission will lift off from Blue Origin’s West Texas site, United States of America (USA).
• He is now the 1st Indian space tourist and 2nd Indian to travel into space, following Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma of the Indian Army in 1984.
• Other 5 Crew members include: Mason Angel (USA); Sylvain Chiron (France); Kenneth L. Hess (USA); Carol Schaller (USA); and former US Air Force Captain Ed Dwight. - In April 2024, the researchers discovered “Impatiens neo-uncinata”, a new species of genus Impatiens in ___________ (biosphere reserve).
1) Agasthyamala biosphere reserve (Kerala)
2) Similipal Biosphere Reserve (Odisha)
3) Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (Tamil Nadu)
4) Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve (West Bengal)
5) Panna Biosphere Reserve (Madhya Pradesh)Answer-1) Agasthyamala biosphere reserve (Kerala)
Explanation:
Researchers discovered a new species of genus Impatiens (family Balsaminaceae) named “Impatiens neo-uncinata” during a floristic survey in the Agasthyamala biosphere reserve, in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala.
• The paper on the discovery of the new species was published in the scientific journal Phytotaxa.
• Impatiens neo-uncinata bears morphological resemblances to Impatiens uncinata(Hook-Tail Balsam), but differs with respect to size of the flowers, basal and distal lobes, the dorsal petal and pollen
• It is assessed as Endangered based on the categories and criteria of the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN) criteria. - World Art Day (WAD) 2024 observed across the globe on _____________
1) 15th April 2024
2) 13th April 2024
3) 11th April 2024
4) 12th April 2024
5) 14th April 2024Answer-1) 15th April 2024
Explanation:
World Art Day (WAD) 2024 observed across the globe on 15th April 2024 to raise awareness of the variety of artistic expressions, acknowledge the role of artists in sustainable development, and strengthen the bond between artistic creations and society.
i. The celebration of WAD focuses on the promotion, development, diffusion, and enjoyment of art. Click here to read more.
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