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- Which startup has recently (in may ‘24) launched India’s first commercial System on Chip (SoC) named Secure Internet of Things (IoT)
1) StartupTN
2) Mindgrove
3) OrienSpace
4) Bihar Startup Fund Trust
5) Saankhya Labs
Answer & Explanation
Answer-2) Mindgrove
Explanation:
On May 6 2024, Mindgrove Technologies Private Limited, a semiconductor startup backed by Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) Pravartak Technologies Foundation and IIT Madras Incubation Cell, launched India’s first commercial System on Chip (SoC) named Secure Internet of Things (IoT).
It will probably be 30% less expensive than existing chips in comparable categories and is intended for IoT devices.
The Microcontroller Unit (MCU) chip has undergone the successful Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) tape-out at the 28 nanometer (nm) node.
The Secure IoT is a high-performance micro-controller clocked at 700 Megahertz (MHz).
- India was ranked____________ in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
1) 93rd
2) 113th
3) 159th
4) 49th
5) 120th
Answer & Explanation
Answer-3) 159th
Explanation:
According to the 22nd edition of the World Press Freedom Index (WPFI 2024) released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF – Reporters sans frontières in French), India is ranked 159th out of 180 countries with a score of 31.28.
· India was ranked 161st in 2023 with a score of 36.62.
· Norway tops the 2024 index for the 8th consecutive year followed by Denmark (2nd) and Sweden (3rd).
· The last 3 places are occupied by: Eritrea (180th); Syria (179th), and Afghanistan (178th).
· The index ranks 180 countries on the ability of journalists to work and report freely and independently by covering five categories viz. Political Context, Legal Framework, Economic Context, Social Context and Security.
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2024 (3rd May 2024), The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) released a report titled “Press and Planet in Danger:safety of environmental journalists; trends, challenges and recommendations”.
· The report highlighted that a total of 44 journalists reporting on environmental issues were killed in 15 different countries between 2009 and 2023, with only 5 cases resulting in convictions. Around 24 journalists survived murder attempts.
- Which organisation has recently(in may ‘24) received No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in IFSC, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City)?
1) Power Finance Corporation
2) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited
3) REC Limited
4) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
5) National Fertilizers Limited
Answer & Explanation
Answer-3) REC Limited
Explanation:
On 3rd May 2024, REC Limited(formerly Rural Electrification Corporation Limited), has received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for establishing a wholly-owned subsidiary in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
· The subsidiary will engage in permissible activities as a Finance Company within GIFT City.
- In May 2024, Who was elected as the New President of the Republic of Panama?
1) Laurentino Cortizo Cohen
2) José Raúl Mulino
3) Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo
4) Alexander Stubb
5) Javier Milei
Answer & Explanation
Answer- 2) José Raúl Mulino
Explanation:
On 5th May 2024, José Raúl Mulino (64 years old), former Minister of Public Security, was elected as the New President of the Republic of Panama. He won the 2024 Presidential election by securing 34% of the total votes.
· He will take office as the head of state and head of the government, for a single five-year term on 1st July 2024.
· He will succeed Laurentino Cortizo Cohen, who has been serving as the President of Panama since 2019.
- Who has been recently (in may ‘24) appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Paytm Money, a subsidiary of One97 Communications Limited?
1) Rakesh Singh
2) Naveen Tahilyani
3) Matam Venkata Rao
4) Ashish Vijayakar
5) Hitesh Kumar Sethia
Answer & Explanation
Answer-1) Rakesh Singh
Explanation:
In April 2024, Bengaluru (Karnataka)-based Paytm Money Ltd, the wholly-owned subsidiary of One97 Communications Limited, has appointed Rakesh Singh as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He was appointed following the resignation of Varun Sridhar, who has been serving as CEO of Paytm Money since 2020.
· Prior to this appointment, Rakesh Singh was serving as the CEO of broking services at PayU-backed Fisdom, a discount brokerage firm, for over 5 years.
- Which company has recently (in may ‘24) delivered the second C-295 transport aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF)?
1) Adani Defence and Aerospace
2) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
3) Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited
4) TATA Advanced Systems Limited
5) Airbus Defence and Space
Answer & Explanation
Answer-5) Airbus Defence and Space
Explanation:
The Indian Air Force (IAF) received its second C-295 transport aircraft from Airbus Defence and Space S.A., Spain. C-295 aircraft will replace Avro Hawker Siddeley HS-748 aircraft in IAF service since 1960.
It is also equipped with a radar warning receiver (RWR), Missile Approach Warning System (MAWS), and a laser warning system (LWS).
Note: 1st C-295 transport aircraft was formally inducted into IAF in September, 2023.
- Which country has recently (in May ‘24) won the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Thomas and Uber Cup 2024 after defeating Indonesia in the finals held in Chengdu, China?
1) Netherlands
2) India
3) China
4) Greece
5) Japan
Answer & Explanation
Answer-3) China
Explanation:
The People’s Republic of China’s men’s team won the 33rd edition of Badminton World Federation (BWF) Thomas Cup 2024 after defeating Indonesia men team 3-1. It is China’s 11th Thomas cup title. The BWF 2024 Championship was held in Chengdu, China from 29th April to 5th May 2024.
· China’s women’s team has clinched the 30th edition of Badminton World Federation (BWF) Uber Cup 2024 after defeating Indonesia by 3-0.This is China’s 16th Uber Cup title.
· The winners of the Uber Cup include China being ranked one (Gold medal) followed by Indonesia on 2nd(Silver), Japan and South Korea on 3rd (Bronze) and Denmark, Chinese Taipei, India and Thailand holding 5th rank.
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Note: The winners of the Thomas Cup include China being ranked one (Gold medal) followed by Indonesia on 2nd (Silver), Malaysia and Chinese Taipei on 3rd (Bronze) and Korea, Denmark, India and Japan sharing 5th position.
- When was the World Laughter Day (WLD) 2024 observed across the globe to raise awareness about the significance of laughter?
1) 20th March
2) 5th May
3) 29th April
4) 15th April
5) 28th March
Answer & Explanation
Answer-2) 5th May
Explanation:
World Laughter Day (WLD) is annually observed across the globe on the 1st Sunday of May to raise awareness about the significance of laughter, a universal language transcending barriers, and its various health benefits.
World Laughter Day 2024 falls on 5 May 2024.
The theme for World Laughter Day 2024 is “Laughter Unites Us All.”
The Day aims to promote world peace and global unity through laughter.
Note: World Laughter Day 2023 was observed on 7 May 2023 and World Laughter Day 2025 will be observed on 4 May 2025.
- When was the International Day of the Midwife (IDM) 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 20th March
2) 12th December
3) 3rd April
4) 5th May
5) 15th March
Answer & Explanation
Answer-4) 5th May
Explanation:
International Day of the Midwife (IDM) is annually observed across the globe on 5 May to recognise and acknowledge the contribution of midwives, the healthcare professionals worldwide.
· IDM also celebrates the role of midwives, highlighting the significance of educating, training, regulating, and licensing midwives to improve the quality of care and reduce maternal and newborn mortality.
· The 2024 theme of International Day of the Midwife is, “Midwives: A Vital Climate Solution.”
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- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has recently (in may ‘24)granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to change the names of eight railway stations in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh (UP).
Which of the following Railway stations in Amethi was renamed as “Tapeshwarnath Dham”?
1) Jais City
2) Fursatganj Railway Station
3) Akbarganj
4) Misrauli
5) Nihalgarh
Answer & Explanation
Answer- 2) Fursatganj Railway Station
Explanation:
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to change the names of eight railway stations in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh (UP). The renaming of railway stations were proposed by the government of UP.
i.The proposed name changes are as follows
· Fursatganj railway station to Tapeshwarnath Dham
· Kasimpur Halt to Jais City
· Jais to Guru Gorakhnath Dham
· Bani to Swami Paramhans
· Misrauli as Maa Kalikan Dham
· Nihalgarh to Maharaja Bijli Pasi
· Akbarganj to Maa Ahorwa Bhawani Dham
· Warisganj to Amar Shaheed Bhale Sultan
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