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- Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has recently (in April ‘24) launched India’s 1st medical devices calibration facility on wheels?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Delhi
3) IIT Kanpur
4) IIT Kharagpur
5) IIT BombayAnswer- 1) IIT Madras
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) launched India’s 1st medical devices calibration facility on wheels, developed by IIT Madras under its ‘Anaivarukkum IITM‘ (IITM for all) Initiatives.
i. The mobile facility aims to provide affordable, quality calibration services nationwide; bridging the healthcare gap between urban and rural areas;
ii. This initiative aligns with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, Good Health and well-being. - In April 2024, the Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps conducted a training exercise of Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) at a super-high altitude area of 17,000 feet in ________(state).
1) Odisha
2) Sikkim
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) GujaratAnswer-2) Sikkim
Explanation:
The Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps conducted a training exercise of Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) at a super-high altitude area of 17,000 feet in Sikkim.
i. The Missile fire Detachments from Eastern Command‘s Mechanised and Infantry Units participated in the exercise, which emphasised live fire scenarios against both moving and stationary targets to replicate combat conditions.
ii. The exercise was conducted with the aim of “Ek Missile Ek Tank” and highlighted the accuracy and effectiveness of the ATGM system in high-altitude environments - Which bank has recently (in April’ 24) collaborated with Shoppers Stop Limited to launch a new Co-branded credit card?
1) Canara Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) Federal Bank
4) HDFC bank
5) Kotak Mahindra BankAnswer-2) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank Limited collaborated with Shoppers Stop Ltd to launch “Axis Bank Shoppers Stop Credit Card“, a co-branded Credit Card, to enhance the shopping experience for cardholders, both online and offline at an event at the Shoppers Stop Malad store, in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• This card marks the extension of Axis Bank’s credit card portfolio into the omnichannel shopping space. - Which of the following State Rural Livelihoods Mission(SRLM) has recently (in April’ 24) signed an MoU with Small Industries Development Bank of India(SIDBI) to extend Prayaas scheme to Self-Help Group(SHG) individual women through Cluster Level Federations(CLFs)?
1) Jeevika, Bihar SRLM
2) UMED, Maharashtra SRLM
3) Swarna Jayanti, Punjab SRLM
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3Answer-4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
The Small Industries Development Bank of India(SIDBI) in association with Women’s World Banking(WWB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jeevika, Bihar State Rural Livelihoods Mission(SRLM) and UMED, Maharashtra-SRLM to extend Prayaas scheme to Self-Help Group(SHG) individual women through Cluster Level Federations(CLFs).
• To develop a market-driven solution that will provide long-term economic stability to women-led SHG CLFs. - According to the report released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), in April 2024, the Indian economy is expected to grow by ______ in 2024.
1) 7.1%
2) 6.9%
3) 6.8%
4) 6.5%
5) 6.7%Answer-4) 6.5%
Explanation:
According to the report released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the Indian economy is expected to grow by 6.5 per cent in 2024 as compared to 6.7 percent in 2023.
• A UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report has projected the global economy to grow at 2.6 percent in 2024 from 2.5 percent projected earlier. Click here to read more - In April 2024, the Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J) constituted a 6-member committee to examine various issues relating to the Queer community (LGBTQIA+).
The Committee is headed by the_________________.
1) Gopalaswamy Ayyangar
2) Adhir Ranjan Chowdhur
3) Bhola Singh
4) Rajkumar Ranjan
5) Rajiv GaubaAnswer-5) Rajiv Gauba
Explanation:
The Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J) has constituted a 6-member committee to examine various issues relating to the queer (LGBTQIA+ – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer/Questioning, and Asexual) community.
• The Committee is headed by the Cabinet Secretary, Rajiv Gauba.
• In October 2023, the Supreme Court of India directed the formation of a six-member committee to examine issues related to the queer community in the case of Supriyo v Union of India. - In April 2024, ______ became the first country to launch a Men5CV Meningitis Vaccine recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
1) India
2) China
3) Russia
4) Nigeria
5) United States of AmericaAnswer-4) Nigeria
Explanation:
Nigeria has become the 1st country to launch a new vaccine called Men5CV, recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) to protect people against 5 strains of the meningococcus (Neisseria meningitidis) bacteria (A, C, W, Y, and X), responsible for meningitis.
• Men5CV potentially paving the way for the WHO’s goal of eliminating meningitis by 2030.
• The new vaccine was a collaborative effort between PATH (formerly Program for Appropriate Technology in Health), and the Serum Institute of India(SII). - In April 2024, the Former footballer Bernd Hölzenbein who won the World Cup in 1974 passed away.
Which country does he belong to ?
1) France
2) Brazil
3) England
4) Germany
5) ArgentinaAnswer-4) Germany
Explanation:
Former German footballer Bernd Hölzenbein, who won the 1974 World Cup with West Germany, passed away at the age of 78. He was born on 9 March 1946 in Runkel, Germany.
i. Bernd Hölzenbein represented the West German national team from 1973 to 1978. He has scored 5 goals in 40 appearances for West Germany.
ii. He was a part of the West Germany team that won the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup in 1974, held in West Germany. - Name the author who has recently (in April’ 24) released his memoir “Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder’’.
1) Michael Bhatia
2) Salman Rushdie
3) Anita Desai
4) Chitra Banerjee
5) Shobhan BantwalAnswer-2) Salman Rushdie
Explanation:
On April 16 2024, Salman Rushdie, Indian-born British-American author, released his new memoir “Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder”.
• The memoir was published by Penguin Random House.
• He has been awarded The Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for 2023 (the most prestigious in Germany) for his indomitable spirit, for his affirmation of life and for enriching our world with his love of storytelling. - World Hemophilia Day (WHD) 2024 observed across the globe on _____________.
1) 16th April 2024
2) 14th April 2024
3) 13th April 2024
4) 15th April 2024
5) 17th April 2024Answer-5) 17th April 2024
Explanation:
World Hemophilia Day (WHD) 2024 observed across the globe on 17th April 2024 with the theme of “Equitable access for all: recognizing all bleeding disorders” to raise awareness about Hemophilia, an inherited bleeding disorder, and other bleeding disorders that prevent blood from clotting properly.
i. The annual observance of WHD is organised by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH).
ii. The day marks the birth anniversary of Frank Schnabel, the founder of WFH. Click here to read more.
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