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  1. Which naval exercise has been recently (in April’ 24) conducted by the Indian Navy on the East Coast?
    1) DUSTLIK
    2) SIMBEX
    3) Harimau Shakti
    4) Poorvi Lehar
    5) CHAKRAVAT
    Answer-4) Poorvi Lehar
    Explanation:
    On 20th April 2024, Indian Navy conducted Exercise Poorvi Lehar(XPOL) 2024 on the East Coast.
    • XPOL aims to validate procedures and to assess Indian Navy’s preparedness to meet the maritime security challenges in the region.
    i. It was conducted under the Operational Control of Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag officer-Commanding-in-chief (FOC-in-C), Eastern Naval Command (ENC) headquartered at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
    ii. It also saw the participation of assets from the Indian Air Force (IAF), Andaman and Nicobar Command, Eastern Naval Command and Coast Guard.

  2. In April 2024, the Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi released a commemorative stamp and coin to mark the 2550th Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav at New Delhi.
    What was the denomination of the commemorative coin?

    1) Rs 50
    2) Rs 75
    3) Rs 90
    4) Rs 100
    5) Rs 150
    Answer-4) Rs 100
    Explanation:
    On April 21, 2024, i.e. on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, the Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi has released a commemorative stamp and coin to mark the 2550th Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Delhi.
    • The Non Circulating type coin is minted at India Government Mint, Hyderabad in Telangana.
    Features:
    i.The coin with denomination Rs 100 weighs 35 grams.
    ii.The reverse of the coin features the image of the Nalanda Pawapuri Jal Mandir and “Bhagwan Mahaveer 2550th Nirvan Kalyanak” in both Devanagari script and English with year 2023 at the bottom.

  3. In April 2024, ________ Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) launched a new “Global Collaborative Co-Financing” Platform at the International Monetary Fund(IMF) and World Bank Spring meetings 2024, which took place in Washington D.C.(USA).
    1) 7
    2) 8
    3) 9
    4) 10
    5) 11
    Answer-4) 10
    Explanation:
    On the sidelines of the 2024 International Monetary Fund(IMF) and World Bank Spring meetings which took place in Washington D.C.(U.S.A.) on 20th April 2024, 10 Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) jointly launched the Global Collaborative Co-financing platform.
    • This digital initiative aims to transform the development finance landscape.
    • The 10 MDBs are: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB), World Bank Group(WBG), African Development Bank(AfDB), Asian Development Bank(ADB), Council of Europe Development Bank(CEB), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), European Investment Bank(EIB), Inter-American Development Bank(IDB), Islamic Development Bank(IsDB), and New Development Bank(NDB).

  4. Which company has recently (in April’ 24) signed an MoU with Indus Towers Limited (ITL) to develop Renewable Energy Projects?
    1) Adani Green Energy Limited
    2) Tata Power Solar Systems Limited
    3) Energy Development Company Limited
    4) Hindustan Power Projects Private Limited
    5) NTPC Green Energy Limited
    Answer-5) NTPC Green Energy Limited
    Explanation:
    NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) and Indus Towers Limited (ITL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to address the need for pacing green energy objectives and the Indian government’s efforts towards a carbon-neutral economy.
    • This collaboration would look into the combined development of grid-connected renewable energy-based power projects such as solar, wind, and energy storage, as well as related solutions.

  5. Which company has recently (in April’ 24) signed an MoU with Council of Scientific & Industrial Research- Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) for developing technology to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) to Dimethyl Ether (DME)?
    1) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
    2) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
    3) Steel Authority of India
    4) Gas Authority Of India
    5) National Thermal Power Corporation
    Answer-2) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
    Explanation:
    The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research- Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) Corporate Research and Development (R&D) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for developing technology on capturing and converting carbon dioxide (CO2) to Dimethyl Ether (DME) through direct catalytic conversion.
    • This partnership is under the Department of Science and Technology’s (DST) initiative on Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU), which aims to employ innovative technologies to combat carbon emissions and promote sustainable energy practices.

  6. In April 2024, ________ (company/corporation) and TUMAS India Private Limited signed an MoU for collaboration in public transportation projects and infrastructure projects across India.
    1) Indian Railway Finance Corporation
    2) Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
    3) Rail India Technical and Economic Service
    4) Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation
    5) National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited
    Answer-2) Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
    Explanation:
    Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s Turkish Engineering Consulting & Contracting – TUMAS India Private Limited for partnership and collaboration in public transportation projects and infrastructure projects across India.
    • RVNL and the Turkish firm aim to collaborate on executing railway infrastructure projects across various regions in India.

  7. Which company has recently (in April’ 24) won the 15th Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC) Vishwakarma Awards 2024 for Social Development and Impact?
    1) Tata Realty and Infrastructure
    2) Puravankara Limited
    3) Prestige Group
    4) Alfa Infraprop Private Limited
    5) Golden Edifice
    Answer-2) Puravankara Limited
    Explanation:
    Puravankara Limited, a renowned real estate developer in India, has been honoured with the Achievement Award for Creating Social Development and Impact at the 15th edition of CIDC Vishwakarma Awards (VKA) (2024), organised by the Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC).
    • The Award recognises Puravankara’s efforts in driving positive change through its impactful campaigns, notably the “Million Wells for Bengaluru” in collaboration with Biome Environmental Trust.

  8. Name the Belgian-Dutch driver who has won the Formula 1 (F1) Chinese Grand Prix (GP) 2024 held at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China on 21st April 2024.
    1) Michael Bleekemolen
    2) Lando Norris
    3) Sergio Perez
    4) Max Verstappen
    5) Christijan Albers
    Answer-4) Max Verstappen
    Explanation:
    Belgian-Dutch driver Max Verstappen of Red Bull won the Formula 1 (F1) Chinese Grand Prix (GP) 2024 held at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China on 21st April 2024.
    • McLaren’s Lando Norris(the United Kingdom(UK)) and Red Bull’s Sergio Perez (Mexico) finished in the second and third positions, respectively.
    • The Chinese GP 2024 victory marks Verstappen’s fourth GP title of the 2024 season.He previously won the Saudi Arabian GP 2024, the Bahrain GP 2024, and the Japanese GP 2024.

  9. Name the author who has recently (in April’ 24) released his new book ‘Heavenly Islands of Goa’.
    1) Sreedharan Pillai
    2) Mrinal Pande
    3) Ravi Subramanian
    4) Satyapal Chandra
    5) C. V. Balakrishnan
    Answer-1) Sreedharan Pillai
    Explanation:
    Goa Governor Sreedharan Pillai’s new (221st) book titled “Heavenly Islands of Goa” was released by Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Swami, Shankaracharya of Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri (Karnataka), during a programme held in New Durbar Hall in the Raj Bhavan in Dona Paula, Goa.
    i. The book provides an overview of Goa’s biodiversity and heritage.
    ii. 57th Jnanpith Award winner Damodar Mauzo received the first copy of the book.

  10. What was the theme of International Mother Earth Day 2024?
    1) Restore our Earth
    2) Climate Action
    3) Invest in our planet
    4) Planet vs Plastics
    5) Protect Our Species
    Answer-4) Planet vs Plastics
    Explanation:
    The United Nations (UN) International Mother Earth Day (or Earth Day) 2024 was observed across the globe on 22nd April 2024 to recognise the relationship between humans and nature in the ecosystems.
    i. According to Earthday.org, the theme of Earth Day 2024 is Planet vs. Plastics.
    ii. This marks the third Mother Earth Day celebrated within the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021 – 2030 which offers a platform to revive the natural world amidst the ongoing environmental crisis. Click here to read more.





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