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- In May 2024, the Ministry of Mines signed an MoU with _________ for sharing knowledge support in the area of Critical Minerals.
1) Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation
2) Khanij Bidesh India Limited
3) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Geophysical Research Institute
4) India Energy Storage Alliance
5) Hindustan Copper LimitedAnswer-1) Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation
Explanation:
The Ministry of Mines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation during the opening ceremony of Critical Minerals summit held in New Delhi, Delhi.
• Secretary of Mines VL Kantha Rao inaugurated the ‘Critical Minerals Summit: Enhancing Beneficiation and Processing Capabilities’ which took place at the India Habitat Centre in Lodhi Estate, New Delhi, from April 29th to April 30th, 2024.
• At the summit, 8 key minerals were identified as key focus areas: Glauconite(Potash), Lithium-Rare Earth elements(Laterite), Chromium, Platinum group, Graphite, Tungsten associated with Graphite, Rare Earths(REs), and Vanadium.
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2. On 12 April 2024, Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT) for bolstering technical and knowledge cooperation for Critical Minerals at the National Aluminium Company Limited.
3. On April 24, 2024, Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI) for long-term collaboration in the field of geophysical investigations.
4. On 29th March 2024, India Energy Storage Alliance inked an initial pact with the Bhubaneswar City Knowledge Innovation Cluster (BCKIC) Foundation to promote cleantech, critical minerals and the energy sector in India.
• The main objective of the partnership is to create a shared science and technology ecosystem. - ________ has recently (in May’ 24) released a special postal cover for the “Silver Jubilee” celebration on May 1, 2024.
1) Supreme Court of India
2) All India Railwaymen’s Federation
3) Army Dental Centre Research and Referral
4) Department of Posts in Bihar
5) Reserve Bank of IndiaAnswer-3) Army Dental Centre Research and Referral
Explanation:
On May 1, 2024, the Army Dental Centre of Research & Referral (ADC R&R), Delhi, a specialist dental care raised on May 1, 1999, commemorated its 25th anniversary (Silver Jubilee). During the event, a Special Postal Cover by the Army Postal Service was unveiled by Lieutenant General MK Katiyar, General Officer Commanding in Chief (GoC-in-C), Western Command.
• The ‘Major General RN Dogra Memorial Oration’, an annual event to commemorate the raising day of ADC R&R was delivered by Major General GK Thapliyal on “India that is Bharat.”
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2. On 1 March 2024, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Ministry of Railways (MoR) has released a commemorative postage stamp to mark the 100 years of the All India Railwaymen’s Federation (AIRF) in an event held at Karnail Singh Railway Stadium in New Delhi, Delhi.
3. On 28th March 2024, The Department of Posts in Bihar released a ‘Special Cover’ to commemorate 250 years of the release of ‘Copper Ticket’, the world’s first postal ticket from Patna, Bihar.
• The Copper ticket was first issued from Azimabad, Patna (Bihar) in March 1774. - In May 2024, the Comptroller and Auditor General(CAG) of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with _________ (country) Auditor General to enhance collaboration and exchange of expertise.
1) Nepal
2) United Kingdom
3) Kenya
4) Cuba
5) BangladeshAnswer-1) Nepal
Explanation:
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, Girish Chandra Murmu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Toyam Raya, Auditor General of Nepal, to enhance collaboration and exchange of expertise in the field of auditing between Supreme Auditing Institutions (SAIs) of India and Nepal.
• The agreement marks a major milestone which will help in bolstering ties and collaboration among the SAIs of India and Nepal.
• Through this MoU, a platform will be established for the exchange of knowledge and experience amongst auditing professionals and technical teams through collaboration in training programs and mutual assistance in conducting audit.
Option revision:
2. On 13 January 2024, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the United Kingdom (U.K) on 9 & 10 January 2024 and signed LoA and Mou.
i. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between India and U.K. on conduct of bilateral international cadet exchange programme.
ii. Letter of Arrangement was signed between Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), India and Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), U.K. on defence collaboration in Research and Development (R&D).
3. On 18 January 2024, The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India (GoI) signed an MoU with the Ministry of Information Communications and Digital Economy, Government of the Republic of Kenya for cooperation in the field of sharing successful Digital Solutions implemented at Population Scale for Digital Transformation.
i.Through this MoU, Both G2G and B2G bilateral Cooperation in the field of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) will be enhanced.
4. On 24 January 2024, The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Communications of the Republic of Cuba, to foster cooperation in the field of sharing successful digital solutions implemented at a population scale for digital transformation. - _____________has recently (in May’ 24) released the report “Aging Well in Asia” which states that India has the lowest health insurance coverage among older people at 21%?
1) United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
2) Niti Aayog
3) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
4) Reserve Bank of India
5) Asian Development BankAnswer-5) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
According to the inaugural ‘Aging Well in Asia: Asian Development Policy Report‘ released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on 2nd May 2024, India has the lowest health insurance coverage among older people standing at only 21%.
• South Korea and Thailand have already achieved universal health coverage.
• The ageing population in Asia and the Pacific is set to nearly double by 2050 to 1.2 billion or 25.2% of the regional population from 13.5% in 2022, emphasising the need for pension, welfare, and healthcare programs.
• India’s economic growth impact from the ageing population in 2031-2040 is expected to be lower due to its young population demographics.
• Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) removed the age limit of 65 for buying health insurance with effect from 1st April 2024, aiming for a more inclusive healthcare system. Click here to read more.
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1. On 5th April 2024, According to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) report titled “Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2024, India will lose 5.8% of daily working hours due to increasing temperature by 2030.
2. On January 2024, The National Institution for Transforming India’s (NITI Aayog) discussion paper on the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), ‘National Multidimensional Poverty: A Progress Review -2023,’ has reduced India’s Multidimensional poverty from 29.17% (2013-14) to 11.28% (2022-23). - Which organisation/regulatory body has recently (in May’ 24) raised India’s Gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast by 40 basis points to 6.6% for FY25 (2024-25)?
1) Securities and Exchange Board of India
2) International Monetary Fund
3) Reserve Bank Of India
4) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
5) FitchAnswer-4) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Explanation:
According to “OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2024 Issue 1”, Paris(France) based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has raised India’s GDP (Gross domestic product) growth forecast for FY25 (2024-25) by 40 basis points (bps) to 6.6% from 6.2% projected earlier.
• Global GDP growth is projected at 3.1% in 2024 and 3.2% in 2025 supported by factors including stronger real income growth and lower policy interest rates.
• India’s GDP is projected at 7.8% in FY24, and around 6.5% in both FY25 and FY26, driven by strong investment despite sluggish private consumption.
• The 2024 Interim Union Budget aims for consolidation, setting a fiscal deficit target at 5.1% of GDP for FY25.
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2. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised India’s growth projection to 6.8% for FY 25.
• The World Bank expects the Indian economy to grow by 6.6% in the fiscal year 2024-25
5. On March 2024, Fitch Rating, an international credit rating agency, has increased its forecast for India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth by 0.5% points to 7% for the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25) - Name the personality who has been recently (in May’ 24) awarded with the Whitley Gold Award 2024 by the Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) in London, United Kingdom.
1) Ajit Mishra
2) Purnima Devi Barman
3) Shashi Tharoor
4) Kiran Nadar
5) Saira BanuAnswer-2) Purnima Devi Barman
Explanation:
On May 1, 2024, a wildlife biologist from Assam, Dr Purnima Devi Barman has been honoured with Whitley Gold Award 2024 aka ‘Green Oscar’ by the Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) at a Royal Geographical Society awards ceremony in London, United Kingdom (UK).
• The award acknowledged her conservation efforts of the endangered Greater Adjutant Stork (known locally as ‘Hargila‘ in Assamese) and its wetland habitat.
• She received the trophy from charity patron Princess Anne – the Princess Royal, the sister of King Charles III.
• The 2024 Whitley Award conferred upon 6 individuals. Click here for official site.
Option revision:
1. On 28 & 29 January 2024, The City of London Corporation honoured Ajit Mishra, an India-born Lawyer in the United Kingdom(UK) with the “Freedom of the City of London” Award for his contribution to strengthening the business partnership between the City of London and India.
3. On 23 February 2024, Member of Parliament (MP) and prolific author Shashi Tharoor was conferred with “Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur” (Knight of the Legion Honour), the highest French civilian award, by French Senate President Gerard Larcher at the event in the French Embassy in New Delhi, Delhi.
4. On 5 April 2024, Kiran Nadar, Philanthropist and an art collector, was conferred with “Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur” (Knight of the Legion Honour), the highest French civilian award, by Emmanuel Lenain, French Ambassador to India in a ceremony held at the Residence of France in New Delhi, Delhi. - Who has been recently (in May’ 24) appointed as the President of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal(GSTAT) by the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)?
1) PS Dinesh Kumar
2) BR Gavai
3) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra
4) Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar
5) Jaya Verma SinhaAnswer-3) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra
Explanation:
The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Sanjaya Kumar Mishra, the former Chief Justice (CJ) of the High Court (HC) of Jharkhand, as the President of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT).
• The Government of India established the GSTAT to facilitate the resolution of disputes within the business sector. GSTAT aims to commence the operations from 1st July 2024.
Option revision:
1. On 8th April 2024, the Finance Ministry appointed Justice PS Dinesh Kumar as Presiding officer of Securities Appellate Tribunal for 4 years.
2. On 10th January 2024, National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) nominated Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna (BR) Gavai, a judge of the Supreme Court of India, as the Chairman of Supreme Court Legal Services Committee(SCLSC).
4. On 2nd March 2024, Former Supreme Court judge Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar was appointed as the chairperson of Lokpal - Name the mission that has been recently (in May’ 24) launched by China on the Long March- 5 Y8 carrier rocket to collect and bring back samples from the far side of the moon.
1) Axiom Mission 3
2) Bandwagon-1
3) XPoSat
4) Chang’e-6
5) Maxar 1Answer-4) Chang’e-6
Explanation:
On 3rd May, 2024, China National Space Administration (CNSA) successfully launched an uncrewed lunar probe, namely “Chang’e-6,” through Long March- 5 Y8 carrier rocket from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in the southern province of Hainan, China.
• It is the world’s first mission to collect and bring back samples from the far side of the moon.
• It is developed by the Institute of Space Technology (IST), Islamabad, Pakistan in partnership with Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), Shanghai, China and Pakistan’s space agency, Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO).
• It also carries a miniature satellite named “ICUBE-QAMAR cubesat” from Pakistan.
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1. On 18th January 2024, Space Exploration Technologies Corporation’s (SpaceX) Falcon 9 rocket launched Axiom Space’s Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) to the International Space Station (ISS) from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, The United States of America(USA).
• The mission carried the Türkiye’s 1st astronaut, Alper Gezeravcı, along with crew members representing Spain, Italy and Sweden aboard the SpaceX’s Dragon ‘Freedom’ spacecraft.
2. On 11th April 2024, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), has successfully launched TSAT-1A, India’s first private sector-built sub-metre resolution Earth Observation Satellite on board the Space Exploration Technologies Corporation’s (SpaceX’s) Falcon 9 rocket
• This was one of the 11 satellites launched as a part of the ‘Bandwagon-1’ Mission, SpaceX’s first rideshare mission to LEO at inclinations of about 45 degrees.
3. On 1st January 2024, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite), India’s 1st dedicated polarimetry mission onboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C58 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh (AP).
• PSLV-C58 has launched XPOSAT Satellite into an Eastward low inclination orbit. - Which country is set to host the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Junior Championships 2025?
1) New Zealand
2) France
3) Thailand
4) Malaysia
5) IndiaAnswer-5) India
Explanation:
India is set to host the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Junior Championships 2025 at the Badminton Association of India’s (BAI) National Centres of Excellence (NCOE) in Guwahati, Assam.
• This marks the return of the World Junior Championships to India for the first time since 2008.
• The BWF Men’s & Women’s World Team Championships 2026 (Thomas Cup & Uber Cup) will be hosted by Horsens, Denmark.
• Denmark is set to host the event for the second time.
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2. In January 2024, The Indian badminton pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the men’s doubles title by defeating Chinese Taipei’s Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan at the finals of the YONEX French Open 2024.
• The 94th edition of the French Open, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Super 750 Badminton tournament, was held from 5-10th March 2024 at the Arena Porte de la Chapelle, Paris, France.
3. In February 2024, The Indian shuttlers won 18 medals (3 gold, 4 silver, and 11 bronze) at the BWF (Badminton World Federation) Para-Badminton World Championships 2024, held from 20th -25th February 2024 in Pattaya, Thailand.
4. In January 2024, Malaysia Open (annual badminton tournament ) – 9th to 14th January 2024.
• Satwiksairaj and Chirag also won the silver medal(Runners-up) in the men’s doubles after they lost to Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang(Winner – Gold Medal) of China in the PETRONAS Malaysia Open 2024. - When was the United Nations (UN)’s World Tuna Day 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 2nd May
2) 5th April
3) 20th March
4) 2nd February
5) 5th JuneAnswer-1) 2nd May
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s World Tuna Day 2024 was observed across the globe on 2nd May 2024 to spread awareness of the importance of tuna, one of the most economically important fish species. It plays a vital role in food composition and nutrition of humans.
• The day underscores the importance of sustainable fishing practices to preserve the balance of marine ecosystems.
i. Common Oceans Tuna Project (2022-2027):
• The “Sustainable Management of Tuna Fisheries and Biodiversity Conservation in the Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction” project, also known as the “ABNJ Tuna Project,” continues its mission from 2014 to 2019.
• This project aims to ensure that all major tuna stocks are fished at sustainable levels by 2027. Click here to read more
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2. National Maritime Day (NMD) 2024 was observed across India on 5 April 2024 to highlight the significance of the national maritime sector in the development of the Indian economy, global trade, and economic exchange across countries.
• 5 April 2024 marks the observance of the 61st National Maritime Day.
3. World Sparrow Day (WSD) 2024 was observed across the globe on 20th March 2024 to raise awareness about the importance of sparrows or house sparrows (Passer domesticus) for biodiversity and the ecosystem
• The theme for WSD is “I LOVE Sparrows”.
4. The United Nations (UN)’s World Wetlands Day was observed across the globe on 2nd February 2024 to raise awareness about the vital role of wetlands, a critically important ecosystem for people and the planet.
• The 2024 theme of World Wetlands Day is ‘Wetlands and Human Wellbeing’.
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