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- Name the organization that has recently (in April ‘24) signed an MoU with the Quality Council of India (QCI) to enhance the awareness and participation in the MSME Competitive Lean Scheme (MCLS).
1) Laghu Udyog Bharati
2) Allied Council for Commerce and Logistics
3) United Way India
4) National Commerce Olympiad Foundation
5) Akanksha FoundationAnswer-1) Laghu Udyog Bharati
Explanation:
The Quality Council of India (QCI) has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB) to enhance the awareness and participation in the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Competitive Lean Scheme (MCLS) among the members of Laghu Udyog Bharati.
i. A selected nodal officer from each organization will serve as a single point of contact for all MCLS-related issues in order to facilitate a seamless implementation. - Which company has recently partnered with the Press Trust of India (PTI), under its third-party fact-checking program in India, to establish a dedicated fact-checking unit?
1) Google
2) Meta Platforms Inc.
3) Microsoft Corporation
4) Apple Inc.
5) Capgemini Technology Services India LimitedAnswer-2) Meta Platforms Inc.
Explanation:
Meta Platforms Inc. (formerly Facebook, Inc.) has partnered with Press Trust of India (PTI), India’s largest news agency, under its third-party fact-checking program in India, to establish a dedicated fact-checking unit.
i. Under this partnership PTI will identify, review, and rate content for misinformation across Meta platforms. - Which State/Union Territory’s Municipal corporation has recently (in April ‘24) extended the last date for geo-tagging of properties until 30th June 2024?
1) Bihar
2) Karnataka
3) Pondicherry
4) Delhi
5) MaharashtraAnswer-4) Delhi
Explanation:
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), a civic body of Delhi, has extended the last date for geo-tagging of properties until 30th June 2024 to provide taxpayers another opportunity to register their properties with MCD.
Taxpayers failing to geo-tag their properties by 30 June cannot avail of the rebate on lump-sum tax payments for the current financial year (2024-25). - Name the Institute that has recently (in April ‘24) partnered with HP India to empower students in navigating the intricacies of Environmental–Social – Governance (ESG) frameworks.
1) Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research
2) Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research
3) Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
4) Nansen Environmental Research Centre India
5) Indian Institute of Corporate AffairsAnswer- 5) Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) has partnered with HP India to launch the “HP Future Impact Leaders – IICA Certified Environmental – Social – Governance (ESG) Professional Programme” to promote sustainability and empower corporate social responsibility (CSR) professionals to emerge as leaders in navigating the intricacies of ESG frameworks.
i. Under this programme, 100% scholarships will be offered to 75 candidates to pursue advanced education in ESG. - Which company has recently (in April ‘24) launched “Travel Guard Plus“, a comprehensive travel insurance product aimed at redefining complete coverage for travelers?
1) TATA AIG General Insurance Company Limited
2) Reliance General Insurance Company Limited
3) Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited
4) SBI General Insurance Company Limited
5) Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company LimitedAnswer-1) TATA AIG General Insurance Company Limited
Explanation:
TATA AIG General Insurance Company Limited, a leading general insurance provider, has launched “Travel Guard Plus“, a comprehensive travel insurance product aimed at redefining complete coverage for travelers.
i. This product caters to the diverse travel needs of people, with a wide range of plans, where 41 different types of covers have been packaged ensuring a stress-free experience. - According to the World Bank (WB)’s South Asia Development Update in April 2024, India’s economy is projected to grow by _____ in 2024.
1) 8.1%
2) 7.5%
3) 9.1%
4) 11.8%
5) 12.7%Answer-2) 7.5%
Explanation:
World Bank(WB)’s South Asia Development Update April 2024 – Jobs for Resilience, stated that India’s economy is projected to grow by 7.5% in 2024, a revision of 1.2% from 6.3% estimated in the October 2023 report.
i. India’s output growth is forecasted to reach 7.5% in FY 2023-24 (FY24) before moderating to 6.6% in FY25, primarily due to a deceleration in investments.
ii. South Asia is projected to maintain its status as the fastest-growing Emerging Market and Developing Economy (EMDE) region globally for the next two years, with growth anticipated at 6.1% in 2025.
iii. The WB in its semi-annual economic outlook titled ‘East Asia and Pacific April 2024 Economic Update, April 2024: Firm Foundations of Growth‘ projected East Asia and Pacific’s (EAP) growth to ease to 4.5% in 2024 from 5.1% in 2023, with developing EAP excluding China expected to pick up to 4.6% from 4.4% in 2023. Click here to read more. - In April 2024, ________________ won the Egyptian Presidential election for the 3rd term.
1) Ahmed Safiq Sisi
2) Moussa Moustafa
3) Moustafa Madbouly
4) Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi
5) El Sayyid El- BadawiAnswer-4) Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi
Explanation:
Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has taken oath as the President of Egypt for the third term in the New Administrative Capital of the country. The 69-year-old former army chief will continue with his presidential powers until 2030 that followed constitutional amendments that extended presidential terms to six years allowing him to stand for a third election.
i. He won the election in December 2023 with 89.6% of the votes and with no major challengers. - Who has been recently (in April ‘24) appointed as the President of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)?
1) Ajay Singh
2) Aditya Ghosh
3) Sanjiv Kapoor
4) Vineet Agar
5) Sanjay NayarAnswer-5) Sanjay Nayar
Explanation:
Sanjay Nayar, the Founder and Chairman of Sorin Investment Fund has taken over as President of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), India’s oldest apex Industry chamber, for 2024-25. Previously, he served as the Vice President of ASSOCHAM.
i. Sanjay Nayar replaced Ajay Singh, Chairman & Managing Director(CMD) of Spicejet, who served as ASSOCHAM’s President for 2023-24. - Which International Organisation has recently (in April ‘24) unveiled S.A.R.A.H., a generative artificial intelligence (AI)?
1) World Trade Organisation
2) United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation
3) World Health Organization
4) World Food Programme
5) International Council on Monuments and SitesAnswer- 3) World Health Organization
Explanation:
On 2nd April 2024, The World Health Organization (WHO) unveiled S.A.R.A.H. (Smart AI Resource Assistant for Health), its first digital health promoter prototype with enhanced empathetic response powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI).
i. The digital health promoter was launched ahead of World Health Day 2024 (7th April 2024) observance focused on ‘My Health, My Right’.
ii. S.A.R.A.H., also known as Sarah, is supported by Biological AI technology of Soul Machines Limited. - When was the Raising Day of the Army Medical Corps (AMC), celebrated by the Indian Army?
1) 3rd April 2024
2) 2nd April 2024
3) 30th March 2024
4) 31st March 2024
5) 1st April 2024Answer-1) 3rd April 2024
Explanation:
On 3 April 2024, the Indian Army celebrated the 260th Raising Day of the Army Medical Corps (AMC), a specialist corps in the Indian Army that provides medical services to all serving and veteran army personnel, as well as their families.
i. The Raising Day of AMC commemorates the founding day of the AMC and pays tribute to the medical personnel who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
ii. Motto of AMC: “Sarve Santu Niramaya,” translates to “Let all be free from disease and disability,” embodying its mission. Click here to read more.
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