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- In April 2024, which state received Geographical Indication (GI) tags for 13 new products, including Tirangi Barfi and Banaras Metal Casting Craft?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Uttarakhand
3) Maharashtra
4) Bihar
5) Uttar PradeshAnswer-5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Government of India’s (GoI) Geographical Indication Registry granted Geographical Indication (GI) tags to 13 new products of Uttar Pradesh (UP). This includes Banaras Tirangi Barfi and Banaras Metal Casting Craft.
i. With this the total number of GI products from UP becomes 75. UP has retained its position as the state with the most number of GI tagged products in India.
ii. Tamil Nadu is the 2nd position with a total of 58 GI tagged products.
iii. With a total of 32 products, the Varanasi region houses the highest number of GI products from a single geographical area. Click here to read more. - Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has recently (in April ‘24) signed an MoU with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for cooperation in research and technology?
1) IIT Mandi
2) IIT Delhi
3) IIT Bombay
4) IIT Kharagpur
5) IIT KanpurAnswer-1) IIT Mandi
Explanation:
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, for cooperation in research and technology, product development in domains such as semiconductors, quantum technologies, and drones.
i. The MoU aims to leverage the strengths and capabilities of BEL and IIT-Mandi. - Which edition of India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise ‘DUSTLIK 2024’, commenced at Termez District, the Republic of Uzbekistan in April 2024?
1) 3rd
2) 5th
3) 8th
4) 6th
5) 7thAnswer-2) 5th
Explanation:
The 5th edition of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise ‘DUSTLIK 2024’, is being conducted from 15th to 28th April 2024 in Termez District, the Republic of Uzbekistan.
i. The Chief of Army Staff (CAS) of the Indian Army General Manoj Pande has inaugurated a State-of-the-Art Information Technology (IT) Laboratory at the Uzbek Academy of Armed Forces during his four-day visit to Uzbekistan from 15th to 18th April 2024.
ii. A total of Rs 8.5 crore was allocated for the project (this exceeded the envisaged budget of Rs 6.5 crore). - Which regulatory body/Government office has recently (in April ‘24) constituted a standing committee to transform GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) into Climate Finance Hub?
1) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
2) International Financial Centres Authority
3) Securities and Exchange Board of India
4) Reserve Bank of India
5) Small Industries Development Bank of IndiaAnswer-2) International Financial Centres Authority
Explanation:
The International Financial Centres Authority (IFSCA) constituted a standing committee to prepare a framework for launching climate finance products. The committee aims to transform GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) into a climate finance hub.
i. The committee is expected to submit its report to the government by the end of May 2024.
ii. Banks in GIFT City have already set aside 5% of credit for green and sustainable projects. - Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has recently (in April ‘24) partnered with Blockchain For Impact (BFI) to accelerate Healthcare Innovation in India under the BFI-Biome Virtual Network Program?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Delhi
3) IIT Bombay
4) IIT Kharagpur
5) IIT KanpurAnswer-5) IIT Kanpur
Explanation:
On April 16 2024, The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh and Blockchain For Impact (BFI), foundation in Bengaluru (Karnataka), announced a strategic partnership, under the BFI-Biome Virtual Network Program to nurture innovations and drive advancements in healthcare in India.
i. As part of this partnership, BFI will support IIT Kanpur in promoting entrepreneurial initiatives through the Startup Incubation & Innovation Centre (SIIC), IIT Kanpur.
ii. The BFI will allocate over USD 150,000 across three years to develop programs specifically tailored to healthcare-focused startups at IIT Kanpur’s SIIC. - In April 2024, BNP Paribas agreed to acquire ______ shareholding in Belgian insurer Ageas from China’s Fosun Group for about 730 million Euros.
1) 9%
2) 11%
3) 13%
4) 12%
5) 10%Answer-1) 9%
Explanation:
BNP Paribas, the largest bank in the eurozone, has agreed to acquire 9% shareholding in Belgian insurer Ageas from China’s Fosun Group for about 730 million Euros . BNP Paribas Cardif, the insurance division of BNP Paribas financial group, spearheads the acquisition.
i. The BNPP’s USD 16.3 billion sale of its United States of America (US) retail activities in 2023 freed up funds for strategic acquisitions. - In which state, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently (in April ‘24) inaugurated the Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE), a Testing Hub for Sonar Systems for the Indian Navy?
1) Navsari, Gujarat
2) Idukki, Kerala
3) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
4) Mandarmani, West Bengal
5) Ratnagiri, MaharashtraAnswer-2) Idukki, Kerala
Explanation:
On 17th April 2024, Dr. Samir V Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence (Research and Development) and chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) inaugurated a state-of-the-art Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE) at Underwater Acoustic Research Facility in Kulamavu in Idukki district, Kerala.
i. The inauguration of the SPACE facility marks a major milestone in naval technology advancement.
ii. It was established by the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) of DRDO. - Which company has recently (in April ‘24) launched the omnichannel Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Fintech App to offer various financial products on a single digital platform?
1) Kalaari Capital Limited
2) Piramal Capital and Housing Finance
3) Aditya Birla Capital Limited
4) Reliance Capital Limited
5) Tata Capital LimitedAnswer-3) Aditya Birla Capital Limited
Explanation:
Aditya Birla Capital Limited, the financial services arm of Aditya Birla Group, has launched the omnichannel Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Fintech App ‘Aditya Birla Capital Digital (ABCD)’, offering various financial products on a single digital platform.
i. This platform is housed under Aditya Birla Capital Digital Limited (ABCDL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL).
ii. The D2C platform has 22 products and services that includes Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments, multi-account payments, loans, insurance, and spend analysis tools. - How many medals were recently (in April ‘24) won by the Indian wrestlers in the Asian Wrestling Championships (Seniors) 2024 held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
1) 10
2) 7
3) 8
4) 9
5) 6Answer-4) 9
Explanation:
Indian wrestlers won a total of 9 medals (4 silver and 5 bronze) in the Asian Wrestling Championships (Seniors) 2024 held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from 11th to 16th April 2024.
i. India was ranked 11th in Greco-Roman; 7th in men’s freestyle and 4th in Women’s wrestling.
• Iran tops in Greco -Roman and Men’s Freestyle whereas Japan tops in Women’s wrestling. Click here to read more. - When was the International Day for Monuments and Sites/World Heritage Day 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 17th April 2024
2) 15th April 2024
3) 14th April 2024
4) 16th April 2024
5) 18th April 2024Answer-5) 18th April 2024
Explanation:
International Day For Monuments and Sites (IDMS) also known as World Heritage Day 2024 observed across the globe on 18th April 2024 with the theme of “Disasters & Conflicts Through the Lens of the Venice Charter.”to encourage local communities and individuals across the world to recognise the significance of cultural heritage in their lives, identities, and communities.
i. The theme has been chosen to mark the 60th anniversary of the Venice Charter (31 May 2024).
ii. The theme for IDMS is annually proposed by the International Council for Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS).
iii. ICOMOS set the theme “Disaster and Conflict Resilient Heritage – Preparedness, Response, and Recovery” for its Triennial Scientific Plan TSP (TSP) 2024-2027. Click here to read more.
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