June 2024
Results
#1. Which company has recently launched its first sub-orbital test vehicle, Agnibaan SorTeD (Sub-Orbital Technology Demonstrator), powered by the world’s first single-piece 3D-printed rocket engine?
AgniKul Cosmos successfully launched Agnibaan SorTeD, a sub-orbital test vehicle powered by a 3D-printed rocket engine.
#2. Who among the following became the first person from India to clinch the prestigious Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival?
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in a statement
said that for the first time in 30 years an Indian film named ‘All We Imagine as Light’ of Payal Kapadia, which centers around the lives of two nurses, was nominated for the Palme d’or, the highest award in the festival. This
film won the Grand Prix, the second position in the category.
#3. Who will be honored with the Dilip Bose Award for lifetime achievement?
Nar Singh will receive the Dilip Bose Award for lifetime achievement.
#4. Who was recently awarded the PEN Pinter Prize 2024 for being a “Writer of Courage”?
Arundhati Roy was awarded the PEN Pinter Prize 2024 for being a “Writer of Courage.”
#5. Which of the following country has signed an MoU with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) to advance weather forecasting and monitoring?
India and the Dominican Republic are joining forces to enhance the technical capabilities of the National
Meteorological Office (Onamet). This collaboration is cemented by a memorandum of understanding (MoU)
between the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and Onamet, aimed at improving weather forecasting and monitoring.
#6. Which organization was recently awarded the 2024 Blue Planet Prize?
The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) received the 2024 Blue Planet Prize.
#7. Author Jenny Erpenbeck won the International Booker Prize 2024 for which of the following book?
German author Jenny Erpenbeck and her translator
Michael Hofmann have won the International Booker
Prize 2024 for fiction for their novel ‘Kairos.’ The book,
which delves into a complex love story set during East
Germany’s final years, was chosen as the winner from a
shortlist of five other works, out of a total of 149 submitted novels.
#8. A devastating forest fire in the Binsar Sanctuary recently claimed the lives of four forest workers. Which state is this sanctuary located in?
The Binsar Sanctuary, where a forest fire recently occurred, is located in Uttarakhand.
#9. When the World Refugee Day was observed?
World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honor refugees around the globe. It falls each year on 20 June and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution.
#10. Who among the following took over as the Commandant of the National Defence Academy (NDA)?
Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh assumed the appointment of Commandant, National Defence Academy from Vice Admiral Ajay Kocchar in Pune. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy (Khadakwasla), he was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 1st July 1990.
#11. Along with Ria Money Transfer ______________ has partnered to provide convenient and affordable financial services directly to the doorsteps of customers in remote areas.
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has partnered with Ria Money Transfer, a global leader in cross-border money transfers to provide convenient and affordable doorstep
financial services to customers in remote areas across the country.
#12. Who recently made history by becoming the first woman to pilot a spacecraft on its maiden mission?
Sunita Williams became the first woman to pilot a spacecraft on its maiden mission.
#13. The government is planning to launch a Unified portal named _____________ which will process health insurance claims across hospitals all over the country.
The government is planning to launch a Unified portal that will process health insurance claims across hospitals all over the country. The National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX) one-stop-portal is likely to be launched in the next two-three months.
#14. Who has recently been elected as the First Vice-Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce?
Harsh Pati Singhania was elected as the First Vice-Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce.
#15. Which organization recently launched the Pre-Incubation Entrepreneurship (PIE) Development Programme to support early-stage space startups?
he Pre-Incubation Entrepreneurship (PIE) Development Programme was launched by IN-SPACe to nurture early-stage space startups.
#16. _______________ launched India’s inaugural index fund centered on defense stocks.
Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund has introduced the Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund, an open-ended fund designed to mirror the total returns of the Nifty India Defence Index. The new fund offer (NFO) for this scheme will be open for subscription from June 13 until June 24.
#17. Airbus Helicopters and ________________ have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for financing the purchase of Airbus’ helicopters in India.
Airbus Helicopters and Small Industries Development
Bank of India (SIDBI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for financing the purchase of Airbus’ helicopters in India. The collaboration marks a
significant foray of SIDBI into helicopter financing and
meeting the financial and development needs of India’s
fast-growing rotary wing sector.
#18. The Indian government has recently raised the maximum limit of retirement and death gratuity from Rs 20 lakh to what amount?
he Indian government has increased the maximum limit of retirement and death gratuity to Rs 25 lakh.
#19. Prem Singh Tamang was sworn in as the Chief Minister of which of the following state?
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) supremo Prem Singh Tamang took oath as chief minister of the Himalayan state for a second straight term. Tamang, 56, who
spearheaded the SKM’s landslide victory in the assembly polls and the lone Lok Sabha seat in Sikkim, was unanimously elected the leader of the legislature party during a meeting on June 2.
#20. Jai Dhar Gupta and Vijay Dhasmana recently created India’s first biosphere called Rajaji Raghati Biosphere (RRB) in a tiger reserve. In which tiger reserve was it created?
The Rajaji Raghati Biosphere (RRB) was established in Rajaji National Park, making it India’s first biosphere in a tiger reserve.
#21. Which international financial institution recently provided India with a loan of USD 170 million to improve its healthcare system?
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) provided India with a loan of USD 170 million to enhance its healthcare system
#22. The Indo-Mediterranean Initiative (IMI) was recently launched to study, support, and promote the partnership between India and which country?
The Indo-Mediterranean Initiative (IMI) was launched to promote the partnership between India and Italy.
#23. Which state government recently launched an intensified campaign to eradicate Malaria from the state by 2027?
The Uttar Pradesh state government launched a campaign to eradicate Malaria by 2027.
#24. As per the Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2023 released by Kroll who among the following secured the top spot with a brand value of $227.9 million?
Cricketer Virat Kohli has reclaimed the top position in brand value, now reaching $227.9 million, surpassing Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, who holds the second
spot with $203.1 million, according to Kroll’s ‘Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2023: Brands, Business, Bollywood’
#25. Which Defence Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) recently signed an agreement with a Germany-based shipping company for the construction and delivery of four multi-purpose cargo vessels worth approximately USD 54 million?
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd signed an agreement with a Germany-based shipping company for the construction of four multi-purpose cargo vessels.
#26. Along with which of the following bank Adani One has launched India’s first credit card which will have airport-linked benefits and other significant rewards?
Adani One and ICICI Bank has launched India’s first cobranded credit cards with airport-linked benefits in collaboration with Visa. Available in two variants – Adani
One ICICI Bank Signature Credit Card and Adani One ICICI Bank Platinum Credit Card – they offer a comprehensive and substantial reward programme.
#27. Who among the following was elected as the President of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)?
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) has elected former Cameroonian prime minister Philemon Yang as president of the 79th UNGA session. Yang will succeed Denis
Francis of Trinidad and Tobago, president of the 78th UNGA session, when the 79th UNGA session opens on Sept. 10 at the UN headquarters in New York.
#28. On June 10, 2024, the Indian Army received the revolutionary Man Portable Counter Drone System (MPCDS) developed by ____________.
AXISCADES Technologies Ltd, has started delivering the first-of-its-kind Man Portable Counter Drone System (MPCDS) in India to the armed forces under a Landmark
Order of Rs 100 Crores from the Indian Army. Uniquely designed and entirely Made in India, the MPCDS is compact, portable, and operates on both battery and mains power.
#29. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced creating a dedicated platform to address digital payment frauds in the country. To take this initiative forward, the RBI has constituted a committee, under the Chairmanship of ____________ to examine various aspects of setting up a digital public infrastructure for the platform.
The Reserve Bank has constituted a committee under the Chairmanship of former MD and CEO of National Payments Corporation of India, Mr. AP Hota to examine various aspects of setting up a digital public infrastructure for Digital Payments Intelligence Platform.
#30. ____________________ has entered into a strategic collaboration with Japan based advanced semiconductor solutions provider Renesas Electronics Corporation with an eye on boosting semiconductor innovation in the country.
The Indian Institute of Technology – Hyderabad (IIT-H) and Japanese advanced semiconductor solutions provider Renesas Electronics Corporation have entered
into a three-year memorandum of understanding to undertake research and collaborate in the field of verylarge-scale-integration (VLSI) and embedded
semiconductor systems.
#31. The Indian economy is expected to witness 6.8% growth this year and ___________ in 2025, according to Moody’s Ratings.
Moody’s Ratings projected India’s GDP expansion at 6.8 percent in the current year, followed by 6.5 percent in 2025, on the back of strong economic expansion and policy continuity post-election. Driven by the Centre’s robust capital spending and strong manufacturing activity, India’s real GDP growth in 2023 stood at 7.7 percent, up from 6.5 percent in 2022.
#32. Which state recently bagged the “1st Rank” award for having the highest wind power installed capacity?
Gujarat was awarded the “1st Rank” for having the highest wind power installed capacity.
#33. In May 2024 the Defence Cyber Agency has organized a comprehensive cyber defense exercise named ____________.
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan attended ‘Exercise Cyber Suraksha – 2024’, on May 22, 2024 in New Delhi. The comprehensive cyber defence exercise was conducted by Defence Cyber Agency from 20 – 24 May 2024.
#34. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently increased the share of allocation for the Fertilizer Sector under the SIGHT Programme of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) to how many tonnes per annum of Green Ammonia?
The MNRE increased the allocation for the Fertilizer Sector under the SIGHT Programme to 7.5 lakh tonnes per annum of Green Ammonia.
#35. Which company has been placed in the “Titans” category of TIME’s World’s 100 ‘Most Influential Companies’ list?
Reliance Industries Ltd has been recognized in the “Titans” category of TIME’s World’s 100 ‘Most Influential Companies’ list.
#36. Who among the following created history by becoming the Indian Navy’s first woman helicopter pilot?
Sub Lieutenant Anamika B. Rajeev became the Indian Navy’s first woman helicopter pilot during a passing out parade held in the naval air station INS Rajali at Arakkonam in Ranipet district. A total of 21 officers were awarded the prestigious ‘Golden Wings’ by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command.
#37. “CrewSphere: ICP India” and Volaverse have recently unveiled India’s first metaverse-powered virtual model Polling Booth in which city?
India’s first metaverse-powered virtual model Polling Booth was unveiled in Ludhiana, Punjab.
#38. An Indian-origin professor of astronomy, Shrinivas R. Kulkarni from the US, will be awarded the prestigious Shaw Prize in Astronomy in recognition of his pioneering discoveries on millisecond pulsars, gamma-ray bursts, supernovae, and other variable or transient astronomical objects.
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport has made history by becoming the first airport in India to achieve the Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) accolade. This
recognition, awarded by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII-ITC) Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development, highlights the airport’s exceptional waste management practices and commitment to
sustainability.
#39. Along with CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd which of the following ministry has signed an MoU to provide eMigrate services through Common Services Centres (CSC)?
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is entered into between Ministry External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology (MeitY), Government of India and CSC eGovernance Services India Limited to create a synergy between CSC SPV & MEA to provide the eMigrate services through CSCs in the country.
#40. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the “One Week One Theme” (OWOT) campaign showcasing recent success stories of India in various streams of science and technology. Which organization is this initiative under?
The “One Week One Theme” (OWOT) campaign was launched under the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
#41. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) recently kept the Repo Rate at what percentage?
The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee maintained the Repo Rate at 6.50%.
#42. __________________ secured the 19th spot in the Container Port Performance Index 2023 by the World Bank.
State-owned Visakhapatnam Port has broken into the top 20 rankings in the Container Port Performance Index
2023 (CPPI 2023), developed by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence. Visakhapatnam Port was
ranked 19 in the Index, higher than Mundra Port (ranked 27) run by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ).
#43. In 2024, which of the following company became the third unicorn of India?
Homegrown logistics services platform Porter has likely
become the third unicorn (with valuation of $1 billion
and above) in India this year after a fresh internal round.
Top investors like Tiger Global, Peak XV Partners, Lightrock and the Mahindra Group have infused money in Porter.
#44. The fourth joint exercise of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) was recently held in Egypt. What is the name of this exercise?
The fourth joint exercise between the Indian Air Force and the Egyptian Air Force was named Exercise HOPEX.
#45. The UN World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 was held in which of the following city?
Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier Telecom R&D centre of the Government of India, awarded UN’s WSIS 2024 “Champion” Award. The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 20 Forum 2024, a High-Level Event was conducted by International Telecom Union (ITU) in Geneva, Switzerland from 27th May – 31st May, 2024.
#46. Who topped the recently released 6th edition of the Hurun India Art List (2024)?
Anish Kapoor topped the 6th edition of the Hurun India Art List in 2024.
#47. Which country has recently decided to exit the ‘Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO),’ a Russian-led military alliance?
Armenia has decided to leave the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), a military alliance led by Russia.
#48. According to the recently released report titled “Global Trends Forced Displacement in 2023,” how many people were forcibly displaced at the end of 2023?
The report “Global Trends Forced Displacement in 2023” revealed that 117.3 million people were forcibly displaced by the end of 2023
#49. Which country has emerged as India’s third largest export destination after the US and UAE during 2023-24?
The Netherlands has emerged as India’s third largest export destination after the U.S. and UAE during 2023- 24, according to the Commerce Ministry data. India’s
trade surplus with the Netherlands has increased to $17.4 billion in the last fiscal from $13 billion in 2022-23
#50. Researchers have introduced ‘MPMH 21’ to develop resilient crops for drought-prone regions. What type of crop is ‘MPMH 21’?
‘MPMH 21’ is a type of Pearl Millet developed to be resilient in drought-prone regions.
#51. Which of the following state government has announced the “Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina” scheme recently?
The Assam government cabinet approved the Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina (MMNM) initiative, which was introduced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on June 12, 2024. By providing financial incentives and
government assistance for education, the program seeks to empower girls in the state.
#52. __________________ has launched the ‘Nifty EV and New Age Automotive index’ India’s first electric vehicle index.
NSE Indices Ltd. has launched India’s first index focused
on electric mobility named ‘Nifty EV and New Age Automotive index’ to track the performance of companies, which form a part of the EV ecosystem or are
involved in the development of new-age automotive vehicles or related technology
#53. ____________________ launched RuPay Wave Credit Card with NPCI for UPI-powered transactions.
Federal Bank, in collaboration with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has launched RuPay Wave Credit Card to offer customers UPI-powered transactions
on RuPay network. A press release said that the bank’s cardholders can now link their RuPay Wave credit card to their preferred UPI applications.
#54. Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced a new numbering series ________________ for making service/ transactional calls.
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced a new numbering series, 160xxxxxxx for making service/transactional calls. This initiative is a step towards providing citizens with a way to easily identify such legitimate calls.
#55. Which company recently incorporated Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Ltd (BCGCL), a subsidiary to pursue a coal-to-chemicals operation?
Coal India Limited (CIL) established Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Ltd (BCGCL) to focus on coal-to-chemicals operations.
#56. The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet recently approved a proposal from which company to build a ‘museum of temples’ in Ayodhya, aimed at highlighting the history and architecture of India’s renowned temples?
Tata Sons received approval from the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet to build a ‘museum of temples’ in Ayodhya
#57. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India recently inaugurated India’s first ‘Chadwick House: Navigating Audit Heritage’ Museum. Where was it inaugurated?
India’s first ‘Chadwick House: Navigating Audit Heritage’ Museum was inaugurated in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
#58. __________________ has launched the “Bank Clinic” initiative to assist bank customers with grievance redressal.
The Bank Clinic is an initiative by the All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA) to help customers address their grievances amid rapid expansion in
technology and a series of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines on retail banking.
#59. A per a report by the Institute of International Finance, global debt (including borrowings of households, businesses and governments) has reached _________ in 2024.
According to the Institute of International Finance, global debt (including borrowings of households, businesses and governments) has reached $315 trillion in 2024. This is three times the global gross domestic product (GDP).
#60. India’s National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) recently signed an MoU for ‘Cooperation in Oceanography’ with which institute to promote joint research and exploration in ocean sciences?
The MoU for ‘Cooperation in Oceanography’ was signed between India’s NIO and the Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute (BORI).
#61. According to the recently released ‘2024 Environment Performance Index (EPI),’ India has been ranked at 176th position out of 180 countries. Which country topped the index?
Estonia topped the 2024 Environment Performance Index, where India was ranked 176th out of 180 countries.
#62. Which Indian from India will be honored posthumously with the Dag Hammarskjöld medal?
Dhananjay Kumar Singh will be posthumously honored with the Dag Hammarskjöld medal.
#63. Which country became the top investor in India during FY24 with a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of $11.77 billion, according to data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)?
Singapore became the top investor in India during FY24 with a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of $11.77 billion.
#64. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe recently unveiled a virtual plaque to mark the formal commissioning of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC). Where is the main center of MRCC located?
The main center of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
#65. Who recently took over as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of WeWork?
Anant Yardi has taken over as the CEO of WeWork.
#66. Which country was associated with the mission Akatsuki, humanity’s only mission to Venus, which recently lost contact with its earth station?
Akatsuki, the only mission to Venus, is associated with Japan and recently lost contact with its earth station.
#67. The Central government has formed a seven-member high-level committee to oversee transparency and examine the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA). Who will be heading this committee?
Dr. K Radhakrishnan will head the seven-member high-level committee formed to oversee the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA).
#68. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) recently released its annual assessment of the state of armaments, disarmament, and international security. Which country has the largest inventory of nuclear arsenals according to this assessment?
Russia holds the largest inventory of nuclear arsenals, as per the assessment by SIPRI.
#69. Who among the following won the prestigious Shaw Prize in astronomy for 2024?
An Indian-origin professor of astronomy, Shrinivas R.
Kulkarni from the US, will be awarded the prestigious Shaw Prize in Astronomy in recognition of his pioneering discoveries on millisecond pulsars, gamma-ray bursts, supernovae, and other variable or transient astronomical
objects.
#70. _________________ won the FIDE under-20 Girl’s World Chess Championship.
Divya Deshmukh added another significant title to her already impressive collection. The 18-year-old from Nagpur won the World junior girls’ chess championship
after beating Bulgaria’s Beloslava Krasteva in the final round at the Gift City Club, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
#71. Which airport recently launched India’s first self-service mechanism for passengers to quickly check in with luggage?
Delhi International Airport introduced India’s first self-service mechanism for quick passenger check-ins with luggage.
#72. Which organization recently won the “Risk Manager of the Year Award 2024” from Central Banking?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was awarded the “Risk Manager of the Year Award 2024” by Central Banking.
#73. The Indian Air Force (IAF) achieved yet another milestone by successfully landing a __________ aircraft using Night Vision Goggles (NVG) at an Advanced Landing Ground in the Eastern sector
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has, for the first time, successfully landed an aircraft using night vision goggles (NVG) on an advanced landing ground in the Eastern
sector. The IAF’s official X account shared the news, stating an “IAF C-130J aircraft carried out a successful Night Vision Goggles aided landing at an Advanced
Landing Ground in the Eastern sector.”
#74. Dr. Emmanuelle Soubeyran has been elected as the 8th Director General of which organization?
Dr. Emmanuelle Soubeyran was elected as the 8th Director General of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).
#75. According to recently released data by the National Statistical Office (NSO), what is the estimated real GDP growth rate for India in FY 2023-24?
The National Statistical Office (NSO) has estimated that India’s real GDP will grow by 8.2% in FY 2023-24.
#76. _________________ has announced its collaboration with Sri Lankan ride hailing platform PickMe to enable UPI-based QR payments for Indian travellers in Sri Lanka.
Fintech firm PhonePe has partnered with ride-hailing platform PickMe to enable UPI-based payments for Indian travellers in Sri Lanka, the Walmart group firm said. Last month, PhonePe entered into a partnership
with LankaPay to allow its users to pay using UPI across Sri Lanka.
#77. The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution on the Srebrenica genocide, designating which day as the “International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica”?
The United Nations General Assembly has designated 11 July as the “International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica.”
#78. Which of the following country has launched its new “Deep Stand-off” long-range air-launched ballistic missile named “AIR LORA”?
Israel Aerospace Industries, a world-class aerospace and defence leader, has unveiled its new “Deep Stand-off” long-range air launched ballistic missile named “AIR LORA.” The new missile demonstrated its game-changing capabilities in a fire test launched from an F16.
#79. Scientists from which university have developed the world’s first wooden satellite, ‘LignoSat,’ aimed at reducing space debris by burning up completely upon re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere?
Kyoto University, Japan, has developed ‘LignoSat,’ the world’s first wooden satellite, which aims to reduce space debris.
#80. Poonawalla Fincorp Limited on May 28 said it has launched a co-branded credit card in collaboration with __________________.
Poonawalla Fincorp Limited, in collaboration with
IndusInd Bank, has launched the co-branded ‘IndusInd Bank Poonawalla Fincorp eLITE RuPay Platinum Credit Card’, a card designed to redefine and elevate the banking experience of customers.
#81. ) Who among the following was appointed as the Pro tem Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha?
Bhartruhari Mahtab, seven-term MP from Cuttack was appointed by President Droupadi Murmu as the pro tem Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha. Mahtab’s selection for
the pro tem Speaker post comes on the heels of the BJP’s impressive electoral performance in Odisha.
#82. The UN has added the ___________ to the global list of offenders who commit violations against children?
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has added Israel’s military to a global list of offenders that have committed violations against children, his
spokesman confirmed. Israel’s inclusion on the list comes after eight months of war in Gaza, in which more than 15,500 children have been killed.
#83. The Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum was recently named one of the world’s seven most beautiful museums by the Prix Versailles Award for Architecture and Design. Where is this museum located?
The Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum, located in Bhuj, Gujarat, was recognized as one of the world’s most beautiful museums.
#84. Jabalpur airport in Madhya Pradesh will be named after which warrior queen?
Jabalpur airport in Madhya Pradesh will be named after Rani Durgavati.
#85. The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has awarded the Dilip Bose award for lifetime achievement to ___________________.
AXISCADES Technologies Ltd, has started delivering the first-of-its-kind Man Portable Counter Drone System (MPCDS) in India to the armed forces under a Landmark
Order of Rs 100 Crores from the Indian Army. Uniquely designed and entirely Made in India, the MPCDS is compact, portable, and operates on both battery and mains power.
#86. The world’s largest optical astronomy digital camera is set to be installed in which country?
The world’s largest optical astronomy digital camera is being installed in Chile.
#87. Divya Deshmukh recently won the World U-20 Junior Girls’ Chess Championship held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Who was the winner?
Divya Deshmukh won the World U-20 Junior Girls’ Chess Championship held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
#88. The Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveler Programme (FTI-TTP) was launched to fast-track the immigration process for pre-verified Indian nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders. The Ministry of Civil Aviation collaborated with which organization to develop this roadmap?
The Ministry of Civil Aviation collaborated with the Bureau of Immigration to develop the Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveler Programme (FTI-TTP).
#89. _______________ launched its Digital Banking App in beta mode to offer a cutting-edge platform for daily finances and digital banking.
Jio Financial Services announced the launch of beta version of ‘JioFinance’ app to offer UPI and digital banking among others. The company said that the app
aims to integrate digital banking, UPI transactions, bill settlement and insurance advisory.
#90. The central government has given a year-long extension to the Digital Health Incentive Scheme (DHIS) recently. The scheme will now remain in effect till __________.
The central government has given a year-long extension to the Digital Health Incentive Scheme (DHIS) meant for
digitising patients’ health records and linking them with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Account (ABHA ID). The scheme, which was launched on January 1, 2023, will now remain in effect till June 30, 2025
#91. India’s first female Ambassador to the UN ____________________ retired after 35 years of service
India’s first woman Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj retired after 35 years of
service, during which she served as Indian envoy in Bhutan, South Africa and the UNESCO. She became Permanent Representative/Ambassador of India to New York, on August 2, 2022.
#92. Which Indian cricketer recently unveiled his autobiography titled “I Have the Streets: A Kutti Cricket Story”?
Ravichandran Ashwin recently unveiled his autobiography titled I Have the Streets: A Kutti Cricket Story.
#93. Who has recently been appointed as the Chairperson of Committee A at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA)?
Apurva Chandra has been appointed as the Chairperson of Committee A at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA).
#94. As per the June 2024 issue of RBI’s monthly Bulletin what is India’s growth forecast in the first quarter of FY25?
According to the RBI’s June 2024 issue of its monthly Bulletin, India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to grow by 7.3% in the first quarter of FY25
(2024-25). This GDP is consistent with the projections stated by the RBI in its second bi-monthly Monetary Policy issued on June 7, 2024.
#95. Kabak Yano of which of the following state has made history by becoming the first woman from the Nyishi tribe to successfully climb Mount Everest?
Mountaineer and cricketer Kabak Yano etched her name in history by becoming the fifth woman from Arunachal Pradesh to scale Mt Everest. She is also the first woman from the Nyishi tribe to do so. She has represented the
Arunachal cricket team in the first-class domestic season, playing in the Women’s U-23 T20 League (Plate Group) in New Delhi during the 2018-19 season.
#96. Which city has been designated as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Crafts Council, highlighting the skill and dedication of its artisans?
Srinagar has been designated as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Crafts Council.
#97. Which ministry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Central TB Division, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to work together on Tuberculosis Eradication in India by 2025?
Ministry of Mines and Central TB Division of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has signed a Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi for collaborative and convergent action towards elimination of Tuberculosis.
The MoU will forge inter-ministerial collaboration and strategic partnerships to achieve the target of Eliminating Tuberculosis (TB) in India by 2025
#98. The central government recently extended the Digital Health Incentive Scheme (DHIS) until June 30, 2025. Which organization launched this scheme?
The Digital Health Incentive Scheme (DHIS) was launched by the National Health Authority (NHA) and has been extended until June 30, 2025.
#99. The Prudential Authority of the South African Reserve Bank has imposed a financial penalty of 10 million rand (₹4.5 crore) on which of the following bank?
The Prudential Authority of the South African Reserve Bank has imposed a financial penalty of 10 million rand (₹4.5 crore) on the State Bank of India’s South Africa
branch. This penalty was imposed under Section 45C of the country’s Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001(FIC Act) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the FIC Act or other related orders or directives.
#100. Who recently won the Stepan Avagyan Memorial 2024 crown in Jermuk, Armenia?
Arjun Erigaisi won the Stepan Avagyan Memorial 2024 crown in Jermuk, Armenia.
#101. Starship, the world’s most powerful launch vehicle, has recently completed its first full test flight. Which company developed this vehicle?
SpaceX developed Starship, which is the world’s most powerful launch vehicle and recently completed its first full test flight.
#102. Who recently became the first Indian to be awarded the ‘Nelson Mandela Lifetime Achievement Award’ of South Africa for his contribution to films?
Vinod Ganatra became the first Indian to receive the ‘Nelson Mandela Lifetime Achievement Award’ of South Africa for his contribution to films.
#103. The Indian army is going to demonstrate trials of hydrogen fuel cell bus technology along with which of the following company?
In an initiative to explore sustainable transport solutions,
the Indian Army, in partnership with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), has started demonstration trials of a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus. The event also saw the handover of a Hydrogen fuel cell bus to the Indian Army, marking the start of a partnership focused on pioneering sustainable transport technologies.
#104. The Central government notified that certain provisions of the Telecommunications Act 2023 shall come into force from June 26, 2024. Which act does this new law repeal?
The Telecommunications Act 2023 repeals the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.
#105. Which company recently partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay to develop India’s first quantum diamond microchip imager?
Tata Consultancy Services has partnered with IIT Bombay to create India’s first quantum diamond microchip imager.
#106. The Assam state government launched the ‘Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina (MMNM) scheme’ to promote education among girls.
Jammu & Kashmir has expanded its cooperation with New Zealand into a full-fledged strategic agreement to enhance the sheep and goat sectors.
#107. Which state government recently launched the ‘PM Shri Paryatan Vayu Seva’ initiative, an intra-state air service to boost tourism?
The Madhya Pradesh state government launched the ‘PM Shri Paryatan Vayu Seva’ initiative to promote tourism within the state.
#108. Who was recently recognized as a Land Hero by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)?
Siddhesh Sakore was recognized as a Land Hero by the UNCCD for his efforts in combating desertification.
#109. Which company is set to develop a global economic hub in Navi Mumbai after securing sub-leases on approximately 3,750 acres of land for Rs 13,400 crore?
Reliance Industries Ltd. is planning to develop a global economic hub in Navi Mumbai, having secured land sub-leases worth Rs 13,400 crore.
#110. According to the recently released ‘Migration and Development Brief – June 2024’, growth in remittances to India is likely to halve in 2024 to 3.7% from 7.5% in 2023. Which organization released this report?
The ‘Migration and Development Brief – June 2024’ was released by the World Bank, forecasting a reduction in remittance growth to India.
#111. Which company recently signed a binding agreement to acquire Penna Cement Industries Ltd (PCIL) at an enterprise value of Rs. 10,422 crore?
Ambuja Cements Limited signed a binding agreement to acquire Penna Cement Industries Ltd (PCIL) at an enterprise value of Rs. 10,422 crore.
#112. The Uttar Pradesh government has announced the establishment of the world’s first conservation and breeding center for Asian King Vultures. Where will this center be located?
The conservation and breeding center for Asian King Vultures will be located in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh.
#113. Which ministry announced that “The Post Office Act, 2023” would take effect from June 18, 2024?
The Ministry of Communications announced that “The Post Office Act, 2023” became effective on June 18, 2024. The Post Office Act of 2023 repealed the 125-yearold Indian Post Office Act of 1898. The Act seeks to establish a clear legislative framework for the provision of citizen-centric services, banking services, and other government advantages to the country’s most remote places
#114. Pema Khandu was sworn in as the Chief Minister of which of the following state?
BJP leader Pema Khandu took oath as the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh for the third consecutive term on June 13. Apart from Mr. Khandu, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (retired) K.T. Parnaik administered the oath of office and secrecy to Chowna Mein as the Deputy
Chief Minister.
#115. MECON Limited and which company recently organized the ‘International Conference on Steel (ICONS-2024): Focus on Capital Goods’ at Ranchi, Jharkhand?
MECON Limited and Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) jointly organized the ‘International Conference on Steel (ICONS-2024)’ in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
#116. Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) launched which of the following mobile application aimed at simplifying complex financial concepts for investors?
In an effort to make complex financial concepts accessible and straightforward for investors, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched an updated version of its personal finance app, Saarthi, now called Saarthi 2.0.
#117. Who among the following was appointed as the Crown Prince of Kuwait?
Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah issued a decree nominating Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah as crown prince. Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid previously served
as Prime Minister from 2019 until 2022, when he resigned after facing a combative legislature as the head of successive cabinets, with opposition MPs bent on
questioning him over issues including perceived corruption.
#118. Who among the following was elected as Mexico’s first female president?
Claudia Sheinbaum has been elected as Mexico’s first female president, in a historic landslide win. Mexico’s
official electoral authority said preliminary results showed the 61-year-old former mayor of Mexico City winning between 58% and 60% of the vote in election.
#119. Which Bollywood actress recently authored the children’s picture book “The Adventures of Ed-a-Mamma: Ed Finds A Home”?
Alia Bhatt authored the children’s picture book The Adventures of Ed-a-Mamma: Ed Finds A Home.
#120. The Department of School Education has inked an agreement with _________________ to create an institutional framework for the Digital Library Platform, Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya.
The Department of School Education signed an MoU with the National Book Trust in New Delhi to create an institutional framework for the Digital Library Platform, Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya. Speaking on the occasion, Secretary of the Department of Higher Education K.
Sanjay Murthy said that the Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya will be available round-the-clock, irrespective of the geographic location of the readers, making books more accessible to them.
#121. Which institute, along with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) researchers, is studying multi-drug resistant pathogens on the International Space Station (ISS), potentially impacting both astronaut health and Earth-based applications?
Researchers from IIT Madras, in collaboration with NASA’s JPL, are studying multi-drug resistant pathogens aboard the ISS.
#122. The National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) recently launched a mobile app to provide comprehensive information about new criminal laws. What is the name of this application?
The NCRB Sankalan of Criminal Laws app was launched to provide complete information on new criminal laws.
#123. Which state government has recently launched the ‘Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina (MMNM) scheme’ to empower girls through education by providing financial incentives and support?
The Assam state government launched the ‘Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina (MMNM) scheme’ to promote education among girls.
#124. Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) partnered with which company to design and develop a miniaturized satellite capable of carrying multiple advanced payloads up to 150 kgs for the Indian Air Force?
iDEX partnered with SpacePixxel Technologies Pvt Ltd to develop a miniaturized satellite for the Indian Air Force.
#125. Which company recently embarked on an innovative pilot project for Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) at the Kasta coal block in Jamtara District, Jharkhand?
Eastern Coalfields Limited is undertaking a pilot project for Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) at the Kasta coal block in Jamtara District, Jharkhand.
#126. India has received a total foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow of USD 70.9 billion in the FY24. The largest contributor to the country’s FDI inflow was ___________________.
Maintaining consistency in attracting foreign investment inflows, India has received a total foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow of USD 70.9 billion in the financial year 2023-24. The largest contributor to the country’s FDI inflow was Mauritius with a total of 25 per
cent, followed by Singapore which infused 24 per cent of the total FDI inflow in the country.
#127. Who was recently elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha?
Om Birla was elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha.
#128. Fitch Ratings has raised India’s GDP forecast to _____________ in FY25.
Fitch Ratings has upped India’s growth forecast, measured in terms of GDP (Gross Domestic Products) to 7.2 per cent during fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25), from the
earlier print of 7 per cent. The economy grew by 8.2 per
cent during FY24.
#129. In which of the following country the world’s first fully biodegradable pen was launched?
Nearly 50 billion ballpoint pens are discarded each year,
with 95% comprised of plastic. Saurabh H. Mehta from
New Delhi developed the world’s first fully biodegradable pen. He established bioQ, which focuses
on eco-friendly stationery, and NOTE (No Offence to the
Earth), which aims to eliminate plastic from pens.
#130. ) PNB MetLife India Insurance Co. Ltd. has announced the appointment of _________________ as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
Private life insurer, PNB MetLife India Insurance has appointed Sameer Bansal as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company
effective from July 1, 2024. The appointment is subject to regulatory approvals.
#131. Who among the following won the Norway Chess 2024 title?
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa finished third in the Open Section of Norway Chess 2024 despite beating
HIkaru Nakamura in the 10th and final round of the prestigious tournament. Magnus Carlsen, the World No. 1, won the title at his home in Stavanger.
#132. The Indian Army has recently received the first batch of domestically produced man-portable suicide drones, named Nagastra-1. Which company designed and developed these drones?
Economic Explosives Limited designed and developed the Nagastra-1 drones, recently delivered to the Indian Army.
#133. Which country’s spacecraft successfully brought samples from the far side of the moon back to Earth, marking the first-ever return of materials from this scarcely seen lunar region?
China’s spacecraft successfully returned samples from the far side of the moon to Earth, a first in lunar exploration.
#134. TotalEnergies recently signed an agreement with which company to supply up to 8 lakh Metric Tons Per Annum (MTPA) of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to India?
TotalEnergies signed an agreement with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to supply up to 8 lakh Metric Tons Per Annum (MTPA) of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to India.
#135. Which department/organization recently received the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 2024 “Champion” Award for the project “Mobile-Enabled Disaster Resilience through Cell Broadcast Emergency Alerting”?
C-DOT was awarded the WSIS 2024 “Champion” Award for its project on mobile-enabled disaster resilience through cell broadcast emergency alerting.
#136. The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced plans to build a new international airport with a capacity to handle 3 crore passengers per year. Where is this airport planned to be built?
The new international airport in Tamil Nadu is planned to be built in Hosur
#137. The Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) recently launched an application to educate and empower RPF Personnel by providing comprehensive information on three new Criminal Acts. What is the name of this application?
The Sangyaan App was launched to provide RPF Personnel with information on new Criminal Acts.
#138. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar. The newly inaugurated campus was constructed at what cost?
The new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar, was constructed at a cost of Rs 1,749 crore.
#139. _________________ has obtained a corporate agency license from IRDAI recently.
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd. (Mahindra
Finance) said it had obtained a Certificate of Registration
(Corporate Agency License) from IRDAI to act as a ‘Corporate Agent (Composite)’ under the Insurance Act, 1938. This license would enable the company to offer tailored insurance plans to its customer base, it said.
#140. The Reserve Bank of India recently constituted a committee to examine various aspects of setting up a digital public infrastructure for the Digital Payments Intelligence Platform. Who was appointed as chairman of this committee?
Abhaya Prasad Hota was appointed as the chairman of the committee tasked with examining the establishment of a Digital Payments Intelligence Platform.
#141. Which of the following company topped the Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands 2024?
TCS and Infosys – India’s first and second largest IT services companies (respectively) – have been ranked among the Top 100 most valuable brands in the world. Telecom giant Airtel has also made it to the list, which is led by tech giants Apple, Google, Microsoft and Amazon.
#142. At Vijaipur, Madhya Pradesh which of the following company has commissioned its first green hydrogen plant?
State-owned Gas Authority of India Ltd’s (GAIL) maiden
green hydrogen plant at Vijaipur in Madhya Pradesh has been commissioned. The plant will produce about 4.3 tonnes of green hydrogen per day, with a purity of about 99.999 per cent by volume.
#143. India participated in the _________ Foreign Ministers’ Meeting which began in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod on Monday, June 10.
India participated in the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting, which commenced on 10 June in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. Dammu Ravi, Secretary (Economic Relations) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), led
the Indian delegation at the meeting.
#144. The Union Cabinet recently approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for the installation and commissioning of 1 GW of offshore wind energy projects. In which states will these projects be installed?
The projects under the Viability Gap Funding scheme will be installed in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
#145. The Ministry of Communication has notified “The Post Office Act, 2023” to create a simple legislative framework for delivering citizen-centric services, banking services, and extending other government benefits to distant areas. Which previous legislation did “The Post Office Act, 2023” repeal?
“The Post Office Act, 2023” repealed the Indian Post Office Act, 1898.
#146. _______________ was awarded the AsiaPacific region’s ‘Best Conduct of Business Regulator’ by The Asian Banker.
SEBI has been given ‘Best Conduct of Business Regulator’ award in Asia Pacific by The Asian Banker for its role in enhancing the regulatory framework for securities markets in India. The award was received by SEBI’s Whole Time Member Kamlesh Chandra Varshney in a ceremony held in Hong Kong.
#147. The Uttarakhand government recently organized India’s first-ever astro-tourism event called ‘Nakshatra Sabha’ at which place?
The first-ever astro-tourism event, ‘Nakshatra Sabha,’ was held in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.
#148. _______________ has approved the transfer of a record Rs 2,10,874 crore as surplus to the Union government for the accounting year 2023-24.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) board approved the
transfer of Rs 2,10,874 crore as surplus to the Central
Government for the accounting year 2023-24. The
decision was taken at Apex Bank’s 608th meeting of the
Central Board of Directors.
#149. ______________ and NASA researchers are studying Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens on the International Space Station (ISS).
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Researchers are studying multi-drug resistant pathogens on the
International Space Station (ISS), which could have key applications for astronauts’ health as well on earth.
#150. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has authorized acquisition by ________________ of Global Infrastructure Management, LLC.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of Global Infrastructure Management, LLC by
BlackRock Funding, Inc. BlackRock is a U.S. publicly traded company active in the provision of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional and retail clients around the world.
#151. Which film has been honored with the Palme d’Or award at the 2024 Cannes International Film Festival?
The film Anora was awarded the Palme d’Or at the 2024 Cannes International Film Festival.
#152. Jio Platforms, in partnership with Luxembourg’s Satellite Communication Service Provider (SES), has recently received regulatory clearance from Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) to operate satellites for high-speed internet. Which company partnered with SES for this venture?
#153. Who among the following was appointed as the Chairman of Bharti AXA Life Insurance?
Bharti AXA Life Insurance, a wholly owned by Bharti Group, on June 19 announced the appointment of Akhil Gupta, currently the Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises,
as its new Chairman. With over 40 years of professional experience, Gupta has played a crucial role in the growth of Bharti Airtel since its inception, the company said in a
statement.
#154. According to the recently released Global Economic Prospects Report by _______________, India is predicted to remain the fastest-growing major economy globally, with a projected GDP growth rate of 6.6% for FY25.
The World Bank has predicted that India is set to remain the fastest-growing major economy globally, though its growth rate is expected to slow. The June ‘Global Economic Prospects’ report maintained the GDP growth forecast for India at 6.6 per cent for FY25.
#155. The 77th World Health Assembly (WHA 77) was recently held in Geneva, Switzerland. Who was elected as President of WHA 77?
Dr. Edwin Dikoloti was elected as the President of the 77th World Health Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland.
#156. __________________ has developed an inhouse Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software called PraVaHa.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has developed Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software amed Parallel RANS Solver for Aerospace Vehicle Aerothermo-dynamic Analysis (PraVaHa). This software was developed in ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC).
#157. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has raised India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for the Calendar Year (CY) 2024 by ______________.
Foreign brokerage Goldman Sachs has upped India GDP
growth forecast by 20 basis points to 6.9 per cent this Calendar Year (CY) from an earlier projection of 6.7 per cent. This follows the stronger-than-expected GDP
growth print of 7.8 per cent for the January-March 2024 quarter.
#158. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has transferred 100 tonnes of gold from its vaults in the _____________ to its domestic vaults in India.
India has moved 100 metric tonnes of its gold stored in the U.K. to domestic vaults in FY24, sources said. This is one of the biggest movements of gold undertaken by the country since 1991, when pledging a substantial part of the gold holding to tide over a foreign exchange crisis resulted in its movement out of vaults. The country’s
overall gold holding increased 27.46 metric tonnes in FY24 and it stands at 822 metric tonnes, as per official data.
#159. The Northern Command of the Indian Army has recently ordered 550 indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured ASMI submachine guns from which company?
The ASMI submachine guns were ordered from Lokesh Machine Limited.
#160. Children in which state will receive a ‘school in a box’ in model relief camps to continue their education amidst the trauma of losing their homes or family members due to floods and landslides?
Children in Assam will receive a ‘school in a box’ in model relief camps to continue their education despite the impact of floods and landslides.
#161. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued an advisory circular to increase women’s representation in the civil aviation sector to what percentage by 2025?
The DGCA aims to increase women’s representation in the civil aviation sector to 25% by 2025.
#162. When the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was observed?
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is observed on June 15 every year to raise awareness about the abuse, neglect and exploitation of older adults. This year’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)
focuses on the theme “Spotlight on Older Persons in Emergencies.”
#163. Former ISRO scientist Srinivas Hegde, who was associated with which mission, recently passed away?
Srinivas Hegde, who was associated with the Chandrayaan-1 mission, recently passed away.
#164. Who is the author of the recently published book titled ‘A Fly on the RBI Wall: An Insider’s View of the Central Bank’?
Alpana Killawala authored the book A Fly on the RBI Wall: An Insider’s View of the Central Bank.
#165. ________________ introduced secured lending products on its platform in collaboration with a network of trusted banks, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs).
PhonePe has launched secured lending products on its platform by partnering with banks, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and other fintech firms. Walmartowned PhonePe said it has more than 535 million registered users and aims to create a “powerful and seamless user experience” in the secured loans category.
#166. Who among the following took oath as the Chief Minister of Sikkim?
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) supremo Prem Singh Tamang on June 10 took oath as the Chief Minister of the Himalayan state for the second consecutive term. The 56-year-old politician was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at a function held in Paljor Stadium in Gangtok.
#167. Which military station recently became the second in India to have a road made from plastic waste?
Jaipur Military Station became the second military station in India to have a road made from plastic waste.
#168. According to the recent amendment in Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, commissioning mothers opting for surrogacy will now be entitled to how many days of maternity leave?
Commissioning mothers opting for surrogacy will now be entitled to 180 days of maternity leave under the amended Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972.
#169. What is the rank of India in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2024 released by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP)?
India, in particular, has shown a slight improvement in its ranking in the Institute for Economics and Peace’s annual Global Peace Index. In 2024, India ranked 116 out of 163 countries. In previous rankings, it stood at 139 in GPI 2020 and 141 in GPI 2019
#170. South India’s first and the country’s largest leopard safari was recently inaugurated at which location?
The leopard safari was inaugurated at Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP).
#171. Which of the following company launched the world’s first large-scale 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant?
Wartsila has launched the world’s first large-scale 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant, the company announced in a press release. The 100% hydrogen-ready
engine is expected to be available for orders in 2025, and available for delivery from 2026
#172. The World Economic Forum recently released the ‘2024 Global Gender Gap Index’ (18th edition). What rank did India achieve in this report?
India was ranked 129th in the 2024 Global Gender Gap Index released by the World Economic Forum.
#173. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised its GDP growth forecast for FY25 to _____________.
The Reserve Bank of India on June 7 raised projection of real gross domestic product for the financial year 2024- 25 to 7.2 percent, from 7 percent estimated previously, said the governor Shaktikanta Das. The governor said the GDP growth in the first quarter is likely to be at 7.3
percent, 7.2 percent in Q2, 7.3 percent in Q3 and 7.2 percent in the last quarter.
#174. Along with which of the following space agency NASA is collaborating to establish a standardized time system for the moon?
NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) are working on technologies to ensure accurate timekeeping and synchronization for lunar missions. Establishing a lunar time zone is a significant step towards fostering international collaboration and ensuring the success of multi-national lunar missions.
#175. Which university was licensed by India Affiliate of the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) to set up India’s first and East India’s only Global Centre for ‘Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)’?
Sri Sri University (SSU), Cuttack, was licensed to set up India’s first Global Centre for Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).
#176. Which of the following bank has launched ‘SME Digital Business Loans’, to sanction loans to MSME sectors?
State Bank of India (SBI) has launched a new SME digital business loans programme where India’s largest bank will use data from income tax and GST returns and bank
statements for credit assessment of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and sanction loans in 10 seconds after submitting the required details without
any human intervention.
#177. The money flowing into Non-Resident Indians’ (NRIs’) deposits rose by 63.55 per cent to ___________ in Financial Year 2024, said a report by the Reserve Bank of India.
The money flowing into Non-Resident Indians’ (NRIs’)
deposits rose by 63.55 per cent to $ 14.7 billion in
Financial Year 2024 (FY24), from $ 8.98 billion FY23. The
earlier high was $ 15.97 billion in FY16, according to data
from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
#178. Which company recently signed an MoU with Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) for a 570 Megawatt (MW) green hydroelectric plant in Chukha province, Bhutan?
The Adani Group signed an MoU with Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) for a 570 MW green hydroelectric plant in Chukha province.
#179. Which country has recently assumed the chairmanship of the Colombo Process for the period 2024-2026 for the first time?
ndia has taken the chair of the Colombo Process for the first time for the years 2024-2026.
#180. Which initiative was introduced under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 to enhance the preparedness of Urban Local Bodies to handle challenges posed by heavy rainfall?
The initiative ‘Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao (SABB)’ was introduced under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0.
#181. India and which other country have recently introduced the Local Currency Settlement System (LCSS) to transform their economic relations?
India and the UAE have introduced the Local Currency Settlement System (LCSS) to enhance their economic ties.
#182. When the World Menstrual Hygiene Day was observed?
Every year May 28 is observed as World Menstruation Day to raise awareness of menstruation, commonly called periods. 28 May was chosen as the Menstrual
Hygiene Day because it represents the average length of
a menstrual cycle. The theme of World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024 is #PeriodFriendlyWorld.
#183. What is the rank of India in the 2024 Environment Performance Index?
Despite the Union government’s claims on improving the environment, India remains one of the world’s worst five in an environmental performance index consisting of 180 nations prepared by two leading US institutions. The Environmental Performance Index of 2024 released
earlier this month positioned India at 176th spot.
#184. The Indian Army has recently received the first batch of indigenously developed Man Portable Counter Drone Systems (MPCDS). Which company designed and manufactured these systems?
AXISCADES Technologies Limited designed and manufactured the Man Portable Counter Drone Systems (MPCDS) recently received by the Indian Army.
#185. The International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA) has established an expert committee chaired by ________________ to position GIFT-IFSC as global trading hub.
The International Financial Services Centre Authority
(IFSCA) has set up an expert committee to position GIFT
IFSC in Gujarat as a ‘Global Trading Hub’. The 21-member
expert committee will be chaired by Rajeev Kher, former
commerce secretary, according to an official release.
#186. Nagi and Nakti Bird Sanctuaries were recently recognized as wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. These sanctuaries are located in which state?
The Nagi and Nakti Bird Sanctuaries in Bihar were recognized as wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
#187. _________________ has officially become the 99th member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
Spain has become the 99th member of the International
Solar Alliance. India and France jointly launched the
International Solar Alliance (ISA) during COP21 in Paris.
The ISA aims to contribute to the implementation of the
Paris Climate Agreement through the rapid and massive
deployment of solar energy.
#188. The Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer satellite (EarthCARE) has been launched to examine the role of clouds and aerosols in reflecting solar radiation back into space. Which space agency collaborated with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on this mission?
The EarthCARE satellite is a joint mission between the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the European Space Agency (ESA).
#189. Who was recently honored by the President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on the International Day for Women in Diplomacy (24 June)?
Hansa Mehta was honored by the President of the UNGA on the International Day for Women in Diplomacy.
#190. The United States recently offered to co-produce its Javelin missiles to meet the weapon system requirements of the Indian Army. Javelin is a type of which missile?
The Javelin is an anti-tank missile that the United States offered to co-produce with India.
#191. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has selected ___________ as System Integrator (SI) for Digitisation Project.
NEC Corporation has been selected as System Integrator (SI) for a period of six years, Pension Fund Regulatory and
Development Authority (PFRDA) has said. NEC Corporation India is expected to play a crucial and pivotal role in PFRDA’s digital transformation journey.
#192. India recently participated in the inaugural Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Clean Economy Investor Forum. Where was this forum organized?
The inaugural IPEF Clean Economy Investor Forum, in which India participated, was organized in Singapore.
#193. What is the rank of India in the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024?
India’s rank on the World Economic Forum’s Travel &
Tourism Development Index 2024 has risen to 39th
place, with global tourism activities returning to prepandemic levels. While the US topped the list, India is
ranked highest in South Asia and among the lowermiddle-income economies.
#194. Which of the following ministry launched the Environmental flows (E-flows) Monitoring System, ensuring the continuous and sustainable flow of the Ganga River?
The Environmental flows (E-flows) Monitoring System has been developed by the National Mission for Clean Ganga, an arm of the Jal Shakti Ministry. This will aid the planning and monitoring of projects, river water quality, and other key parameters, according to officials.
#195. The Ministry of Home Affairs recently approved the “National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES)” with a total financial outlay of what amount for the period from 2024-25 to 2028-29?
The National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES) was approved with a financial outlay of Rs. 2254.43 crore for 2024-25 to 2028-29.
#196. Sahitya Akademi announced the recipients of the Bal Sahitya Puraskar and Yuva Puraskar for 2024.
The “Path to Peace Summit” on Ukraine was hosted by Switzerland, where Pavan Kapoor represented India.
#197. The Union Cabinet recently approved the development of a Rs 76,200-crore all-weather greenfield deep draft major port at which location?
The Union Cabinet approved the development of a greenfield deep draft major port at Vadhavan, Maharashtra, with an investment of Rs 76,200 crore.
#198. The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently tested the RudraM-II missile. What type of missile is it?
RudraM-II is an air-to-surface missile successfully tested by DRDO.
#199. The mobile-based application ‘eSakshya’ (e-evidence) is being tested to help police record the scene of a crime, search, and seizure in a criminal case, and upload the file on a cloud-based platform. Which organization developed this application?
The ‘eSakshya’ application was developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to assist police in criminal investigations.
#200. The North Atlantic Council recently appointed who as the next Secretary General of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)?
Mark Rutte was appointed as the next Secretary General of NATO by the North Atlantic Council.
#201. ADB has approved a __________ policy-based loan to improve India’s health system preparedness and capacity to respond to future pandemics.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $170 million loan to strengthen India’s health systems by aiding in the implementation of the National Health
Policy 2017. This policy-based loan is part of ADB’s efforts to provide quality healthcare services to all, in line with the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.
#202. The Supreme Court has reconstituted its Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee (GSICC) chaired by _________________.
Supreme Court judge, Justice Hima Kohli will continue to head the Supreme Court Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee (GSICC). She has been heading the committee for the past one year. The panel also comprises Justice B.V. Nagarathna, Additional Registrar Sukhda Pritam and senior advocates
Meenakshi Arora and Mahalakshmi Pavani.
#203. Bank of Maharashtra launched which of the following scheme to support Food and Agro-Based industries & Agri Infrastructure Projects including Startups?
Bank of Maharashtra has introduced the Maha Krishi Samrudhi Yojana (MKSY), offering financial assistance to food and agro-based industries, agri-infrastructure projects involved in processing activities, and the
development of agricultural infrastructure facilities.
#204. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recently moved the Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) conservation status from ‘Endangered’ to which category?
The conservation status of the Iberian Lynx was moved from ‘Endangered’ to ‘Vulnerable’ by IUCN.
#205. Which institute has been awarded the Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024 by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
NIMHANS, Bengaluru, has been honored with the Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024 by the World Health Organization (WHO).
#206. The Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) ‘Pushpak’ recently completed its third landing test successfully. Which organization is this vehicle associated with?
The Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) ‘Pushpak’ is associated with ISRO and recently completed its third landing test successfully.
#207. Which organization, along with the Global Environment Facility (GEF), launched a USD 135 million Blue and Green Islands Integrated Program (BGIIP) to address environmental challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS)?
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) launched the Blue and Green Islands Integrated Program (BGIIP) to address the environmental challenges of Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
#208. SpaceX recently launched the final satellite for NOAA’s (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) program ‘GOES-U’, enhancing continuous weather monitoring across the Western Hemisphere. This satellite is associated with which space agency?
The final satellite for the NOAA program ‘GOES-U’ was launched by NASA.
#209. The Australian government recently entered into an $18 million MoU with which organization under the Space MAITRI mission to foster closer ties between commercial, institutional, and governmental space organizations?
The Australian government signed an $18 million MoU with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) under the Space MAITRI mission.
#210. Who among the following was awarded the prestigious Gudleppa Hallikeri Award for 2024 by the Gudleppa Hallikeri Memorial Foundation, Hosaritti?
Poet and playwright Siddhalinga Pattanashetti was awarded the prestigious Gudleppa Hallikeri Award for 2024 by the Gudleppa Hallikeri Memorial Foundation,
Hosaritti (Haveri District). Prof. Pattanashetti is the 19th recipient of the award. The award comprises a purse of
₹25,000 and a memento.
#211. __________________ has increased its shareholding in PI Industries Limited from 4.95% to 5.00%
Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India said its stake in PI Industries as an institutional investor has gone past the
5% mark after it acquired 72,000 shares of the agrochemicals firm from the open market at an average cost of ₹3,558.29 each. The holding was raised, as an investment function, from 4.95% (75,19,910 shares) to 5% (75,91,910 shares), LIC said.
#212. The Malabar River Festival 2024 will feature the International White Water Kayaking Championship. Where will this festival be organized?
The Malabar River Festival 2024, featuring the International White Water Kayaking Championship, will be organized in Kozhikode.
#213. Which organization recently launched the networking and resource discovery platform ‘SayujNet’?
The Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) introduced the SayujNet platform for networking and resource discovery.
#214. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, shall come into force on July 01, 2024. According to the act, criminal courts are required to declare judgments within how many days after the trial’s conclusion?
Criminal courts are required to declare judgments within 45 days after the trial’s conclusion according to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
#215. ‘AIM – ICDK Water Challenge 4.0’ initiative aimed at fostering innovation and sustainability in India was launched by _____________.
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog has announced the launch of two initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and sustainability in India: the ‘AIM– ICDK Water Challenge 4.0’ and the fifth edition of ‘Innovations for You’ handbook, spotlighting SDG entrepreneurs of India.