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- In June 2024, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, launched the “One Week One Theme” (OWOT) campaign under __________ to demonstrate the recent success stories of India in various streams of science and technology.
1) National Informatics Centre
2) Development of Advanced Computing
3) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
4) Centre for Development of Telematics
5) Centre for Advanced Research & DevelopmentAnswer-3) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Explanation:
On 24th June 2024, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, MoS (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, Government of India (GoI) has launched “One Week One Theme” (OWOT) campaign which demonstrates the recent success stories of India in various streams of Science and Technology.
• During the launch of campaign, Union Minister Jitendra Singh underscored that the main objective of the Government of India (GoI) is to integrate the efforts of all Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) labs to reduce redundancy and optimize resources.
• The initiative “One Week One Theme” launched under CSIR which aims to make innovation inclusive for all.
• During the event, various Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)’s were signed in the presence of Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh which includes around 24 technology transfers, and product launches. - Which bank has recently (in June 2024) launched a new safety feature called “SmartLock” on its iMobile Pay mobile banking app for users to lock and unlock a variety of banking services?
1) ICICI Bank
2) Karnataka Bank
3) Bank of Baroda
4) DBS Bank India Limited
5) HDFC BankAnswer-1) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank Limited has launched ‘SmartLock’, a first-of-its-kind safety feature on iMobile Pay, the official Mobile Banking app of ICICI Bank. The feature enables customers to lock/unlock multiple banking services instantly, without the support of a customer care executive through phone or e-mail.
• This also permits account holders to lock or unlock the entire iMobile Pay.
• This will enable customers to lock/unlock internet banking, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) (including payments from other UPI apps linked to the bank account), credit and debit cards.
• It allows scheduled Standing Instructions (SI) and E-mandates to go through, even when a banking service is locked by the customer. - Which of the following has recently (in June ‘24) hosted its 3rd global hackathon, ‘HaRBInger 2024: Innovation for Transformation’ in partnership with the APIX platform?
1) Securities and Exchange Board of India
2) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
3) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
4) Reserve Bank of India
5) International Financial Services Centres AuthorityAnswer-4) Reserve Bank of India
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has partnered with APIX to host its 3rd global hackathon, ‘HaRBInger 2024: Innovation for Transformation’. This partnership aims to bring the brightest minds together to address challenges in the financial industry.
• HaRBInger 2024 hosted on Application Programming Interface Exchange (APIX) platform. The Registration for HaRBInger 2024 started from 7th June to 19th July.
• The two themes of the HaRBInger 2024 are “Zero Financial Frauds” and “Being Divyang Friendly”.
• The cash prizes includes, (Indian Rupee) INR 40 lakh for the winner in each problem statement category, a special prize of INR 20 lakh for the best all-woman team and stipend of INR 5 lakh per team shortlisted for solution development for meeting the cost of development of prototype - In June 2024, S&P Global Ratings, in its report titled ‘Economic Outlook Asia-Pacific Q3 2024’, projected India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at __________ for FY25 (2024–25).
1) 7%
2) 6.8%
3) 6.5%
4) 8%
5) 7.5%Answer-2) 6.8%
Explanation:
On 24th June 2024, S&P Global Ratings (previously Standard & Poor’s) released its Economic Outlook Asia-Pacific Q3 2024. It has retained India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projection at 6.8% for FY25 (2024-25) and cited high interest rates and lower fiscal boost are the main factors which would temper the demand in the non-agricultural sectors.
• The agency also noted that India’s economic growth continues to surprise on the upside as it revised India’s GDP up to 8.2% for full FY24(2023-24).
• While, S&P Global Ratings has raised its projection for India’s GDP from 6.1% (projected in March 2024) to 6.9% for FY26 (2025-26), and also, raised India’s GDP for FY27 (2026-27) from 6.2% (projected in March 2024) to 7%.
• S&P Global Ratings also estimated that India’s retail inflation for FY25 will be at 4.5%. This projection about inflation is in alignment with the RBI’s retail inflation projections for FY25 which is estimated at 4.5%, with Q1 at 4.9%, Q2 at 3.8%, Q3 at 4.6% and Q4 at 4.5%. - Name the city that has recently(in June 2024) become India’s first UNESCO ‘City of Literature’.
1) Kozhikode
2) Bengaluru
3) Indore
4) Bhopal
5) GwaliorAnswer-1) Kozhikode
Explanation:
On 23rd June 2024, Kozhikode in north Kerala became the first Indian city to be officially declared as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) “City of Literature”.
• P A Mohammed Riyas, Tourism Minister, Kerala unveiled the logo of the “City of Literature” by UNESCO.
• MB Rajesh, State Local Self Government Department (LSGD), Kerala in an official event held in Kozhikode, Kerala declared that from 2024 onwards, 23rd June will celebrated as the “City of Literature” Day of Kozhikode across Kerala.Click here to read more - Which of the following Indian city has been recently (in June ‘24) recognised as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Crafts Council AISBL (WCC-International)?
1) Bengaluru
2) Srinagar
3) Hyderabad
4) Puri
5) ThiruvananthapuramAnswer-2) Srinagar
Explanation:
Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), has been officially recognised as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Crafts Council AISBL (WCC-International), a global non-profit organisation dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional craftsmanship.
• This honour celebrates the rich history and exceptional skills of Srinagar’s artisans, whose work has gained international acclaim.
• From 2014, nearly more than 60 cities across the world recognised as World Craft City. Indian cities Mamallapuram (Tamil Nadu), Jaipur (Rajasthan) and Mysore (Karnataka) were already added in the list of World Craft City.
• The WCC AISBL, celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2024, has been affiliated with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) under Consultative Status since its inception in June 1964. - Who has been recently (in June ‘24) appointed as the new MD & CEO of HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited?
1) Satish Chandra
2) Ritesh Kumar
3) Anuj Tyagi
4) Atul Mehra
5) H Venkatachalam IyerAnswer-3) Anuj Tyagi
Explanation:
HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited has appointed Anuj Tyagi as its new Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) with effect from 1st July 2024.
• Anuj Tyagi, currently serving as the Joint MD of HDFC ERGO, will succeed Ritesh Kumar, who has been the MD & CEO of HDFC ERGO General Insurance since 2008. Ritesh Kumar is set to join the Board of Management of ERGO International as Deputy Chief Operating Officer (COO) with effect from 4th October 2024 - Who has recently (in June 2024) won the Formula 1 (F1) 2024 Spanish Grand Prix held in Montmeló, Spain?
1) Carlos Sainz Vázquez de Castro
2) Charles Leclerc
3) Lando Norris
4) Max Verstappen
5) Lewis HamiltonAnswer-4) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
On 23 June 2024, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, a Belgian-Dutch racing driver, won the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix (GP) (officially known as the Formula 1 (F1) Aramco Gran Premio de España 2024) held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
• This marks Verstappen’s 3rd Spanish GP title in a row and his 4th Spanish GP (overall) at this track. He has previously won the title in 2016, 2022, & 2023).
• This victory marks Verstappen’s 7th win in 11 races in 2024, and his 61st career win.
• McLaren’s Lando Norris, a British and Belgian racing driver and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton, a British racing driver, finished 2nd and 3rd respectively. - When was the United Nations (UN) International Day of Women in Diplomacy (IDWID) annually observed across the globe?
1) March 4
2) April 17
3) May 12
4) June 24
5) February 18Answer-4) June 24
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) International Day of Women in Diplomacy (IDWID) is annually observed across the globe on 24 June to acknowledge the crucial role of women diplomats in promoting socio-economic equitable and inclusive sustainable development.
• The commemorative events of the 2024 IDWID focussed on the theme, “Women’s Leadership in Multilateral Diplomacy.”
i.According to the UN Women’s Global Data on Women Political Leaders 2024, women are significantly underrepresented in global executive positions, including Heads of State, Heads of Government, and Cabinet members.
• India(6.5%) ranked 171st in terms of representation of women in Parliament. Finland(63.2%) topped in the list, followed by Nicaragua(62.5%) and Liechtenstein(60%).
ii.During the Commemorative Event of IDWID 2024, UNGA President Dennis Francis honoured Hansa Jivraj Mehta, an Indian feminist leader, activist, and diplomat, who played a pivotal role in making the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) more inclusive.Click here to read more - The UN’s Day of the Seafarer (aka International Day of the Seafarer) is annually observed across the globe on ______________ to recognise the contribution that seafarers make to our everyday lives.
1) June 25
2) April 24
3) March 22
4) May 15
5) March 25Answer-1) June 25
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s Day of the Seafarer (DotS) (also known as the International Day of the Seafarer) is annually observed across the globe on 25 June to acknowledge the crucial role Seafarers play in international maritime trade and the global economy.
• 25th June 2024 marks the observance of the 14th edition of the Day of the Seafarer.
• The annual observance of the DotS is led by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
• The 1st ever DotS was observed on 25th June 2011.
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