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- In May 2024, Exercise __________ was conducted by the Defence Cyber Agency in New Delhi (Delhi) with the aim of developing the cyber defence capability of all cyber security organisations.
1) Bharat Shakti
2) DUSTLIK
3) Cyber Bharat
4) Shanti Prayas IV
5) Cyber SurakshaAnswer-5) Cyber Suraksha
Explanation:
On May 22 2024, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan attended ‘Exercise Cyber Suraksha 2024’, highlighting the critical importance of enhancing India’s cyber defence capabilities.
• The exercise was conducted by the Defence Cyber Agency from 20th to 24th May 2024 in New Delhi (Delhi), aiming to develop the Cyber Defence Capability of all Cyber security organisations and promote cooperation amongst all stakeholders. - According to the Wall Street Journal’s (WSJ) list of the highest-paid Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in the United States of America (USA) for 2023, Indian-origin _____________ became the world’s 2nd highest-paid CEO in 2023.
1) Nikesh Arora
2) Ajaypal Singh Banga
3) Satya Nadella
4) Sundar Pichai
5) Shantanu NarayenAnswer-1) Nikesh Arora
Explanation:
According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ)’s list of the highest-paid Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in the United States of America (USA) for 2023. Indian-origin Nikesh Arora, chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks became the world’s 2nd highest-paid CEO in 2023 with a substantial remuneration of USD 151.43 million (approximately Rs 1,260 crore).
• Hock E. Tan, President and CEO of Broadcom Inc., is the world’s highest-paid CEO with a pay package of USD 161.83 million in 2023.
• Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder of Blackstone, secured the 3rd spot with a package of USD 119.78 million in 2023. - According to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) data from 21st May 2024, India’s market capitalization to_________ ratio has recorded a 15-year high of 140.2%.
1) Fiscal Deficit
2) Foreign direct investment
3) Foreign portfolio investment
4) Gross Domestic Product
5) Inward RemittanceAnswer-4) Gross Domestic Product
Explanation:
According to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) data, India’s market capitalization to Gross Domestic Product ratio (mcap-to-GDP) has recorded growth of 15-year high of 140.2%. This increase is significantly higher compared to 95.8% at the end of March 2023.
• On 21 May 2024, the total mcap of the 4,357 companies available for trading on the BSE reached Rs 414.46 trillion or USD 5 trillion as against India’s GDP at current prices of Rs 296.6 trillion in FY24.Click here to read more
Note: India’s mcap-to-GDP ratio registered growth of all-time high of 149.4% at the end of December 2007, with combined mcap of BSE listed and traded companies had reached Rs 71.7 trillion compared to India’s GDP at current prices of Rs 48 trillion - Who has recently (in May ‘24) won the prestigious Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award at the Prince’s Trust Awards event in the United Kingdom (UK) to recognise her role in the Pink E-rickshaw initiative?
1) Pavuluri Subba Rao
2) Arti
3) Purnima Devi Barman
4) Alok Shukla
5) Avantika VandanapuAnswer-2) Arti
Explanation:
Arti(18), a rickshaw driver from Uttar Pradesh (UP) has won the prestigious Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award at the Prince’s Trust Awards, an event that celebrates the achievements of young people from around the world in London, United Kingdom (UK).
• She has also met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, London, UK, after winning the award.
• The award is given in recognition for her role in inspiring other young girls through her involvement in the Indian government’s Pink E-rickshaw initiative
Note: Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award was named after the famous English Barrister Amal Clooney. - Which sports personality was recently (in may’24) named as a Tournament ambassador for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
1) Mithali Raj
2) Sana Mir
3) David Warner
4) Shahid Afridi
5) Mahendra Singh DhoniAnswer-4) Shahid Afridi
Explanation:
Shahid Afridi, Pakistan cricketer has been named as a Tournament ambassador for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 which will take place in the United States of America (USA) and West Indies from 1 to 29 June, 2024.
• He has joined Chris Gayle, Yuvraj Singh and Usain Bolt in the list of ambassadors. - In May 2024, the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) _________aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, successfully carried out a Night Vision Goggles (NVG)-aided landing at the Kargil Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) in the Eastern sector.
1) TU-142M
2) C-295
3) C-130J Super Hercules
4) C-17 Globemaster
5) Dornier 228Answer-3) C-130J Super Hercules
Explanation:
Indian Air Force (IAF)’s C-130J Super Hercules tactical transport aircraft successfully carried out a Night Vision Goggles(NVG)-aided landing at the Kargil airstrip, Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) in the Eastern sector(close to the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan).
• The IAF has for the first time landed an aircraft using NVG. C-130J was manufactured by Lockheed Martin.
• Kargil ALG is located at an altitude of around 10,000 feet and is a restricted airstrip with unidirectional approach surrounded by rough terrain. - Which Indian team has recently (in May ‘24) won a gold medal at the inaugural edition of Asian Relay Championships 2024?
1) Men’s 4×100 relay
2) Mixed 4×400 relay
3) Men’s 4×400 relay
4) Women’s 4×400 relay
5) Mixed 4×100 relayAnswer-2) Mixed 4×400 relay
Explanation:
India’s mixed 4×400 relay team has set a national record by winning a gold medal at the inaugural edition of Asian Relay Championships 2024 while the men’s and women’s 4×400 teams secured silver medals.
• The first Asian Relay Championship was held from 20th May to 21st May 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand.
• The gold-winning Indian mixed team members are Muhammed Ajmal, Jyothika Sri Dandi, Amoj Jacob and Subha Venkatesan.
• The men’s team was represented by Muhammed Anas Yahiya, T Santosh Kumar, Mijo Chacko Kurian, and Arokia Rajiv bagged the silver medal.
• The Indian women’s 4×400 meters relay team comprised of Vithya Ramraj, MR Poovamma, Rupal and Prachi Choudhary won the silver medal. - Which of the following organisations has recently (in May’24) launched the “Let’s Move India” campaign to celebrate athletes participating in the 2024 Olympic Games?
A) International Olympic Committee
B) Reliance Foundation
C) Abhinav Bindra Foundation
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) All A, B & CAnswer-5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) in partnership with Reliance Foundation and Abhinav Bindra Foundation has launched “Let’s Move India” campaign, inviting everyone to embrace the joy of movement and to celebrate athletes participating at the 2024 Olympic Games scheduled to be held in Paris, France.
• The initiative was unveiled on Viacom18’s JioCinema, the official Media Rights-Holder of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 in India.
• Young people can also take part in a series of regional school initiatives in collaboration with the Reliance Foundation and Abhinav Bindra Foundation to coincide with the International Olympics Day 2024 (23rd June 2024). - The International Day of Missing Children or International Missing Children’s Day (IMCD) was observed across the globe on ____________ to commemorate the missing children.
1) April 2
2) May 25
3) January 24
4) April 12
5) March 15Answer-2) May 25
Explanation:
International Day of Missing Children or International Missing Children’s Day (IMCD) is annually observed across the globe on 25 May to commemorate the missing children, including those who have subsequently been found, and to raise awareness about the issue of missing children.
• This Day is now widely known as Missing Children’s Day, with the “forget-me-not flower” as its emblem.
• In 2001, May 25th was formally recognised as 1st ever International Missing Children’s Day (IMCD).Click here to read more - When was World Thyroid Day (WTD) observed across the globe to raise awareness about the significance of the thyroid gland, a vital endocrine (hormone-producing) gland?
1) March 20
2) April 19
3) May 25
4) October 10
5) March 19Answer-3) May 25
Explanation:
World Thyroid Day (WTD) 2024 was observed across the globe on 25 May to raise awareness about the significance of the thyroid gland, a vital endocrine (hormone-producing) gland, and to educate people on thyroid diseases and their symptoms.
• WTD forms part of International Thyroid Awareness Week (ITAW) (25-31 May 2024), supported by the global, non-profit network of patient organisations known as Thyroid Federation International (TFI).
The theme of the ITAW-WTD 2024 is “Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)“.
• The Blue Paisley Ribbons are used as the symbol for Thyroid Awareness.Click here to read more
- In May 2024, Exercise __________ was conducted by the Defence Cyber Agency in New Delhi (Delhi) with the aim of developing the cyber defence capability of all cyber security organisations.
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