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Current Affairs Top 100 Q&A PDF – April 2024
1. Which of the following statements is/are ‘’correct’’ with respect to the report “Ensuring
safety and health at work in a changing climate’’ released by the International Labour
Organisation(ILO) in April 2024?
A) The report states that annually 22.85 million occupational injuries, 18,970 deaths and 2.09
million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) occur due to excessive heat.
B) In 2020, an estimated 26.2 million people were living with chronic kidney disease due to
exposure to excessive heat at the workplace.
C) It also states that annually around 1.5 billion workers are exposed to solar Ultraviolet(UV)
radiation, with more than 18,960 work-related deaths annually from cardio-vascular diseases.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 2) Only A & B
Explanation:
According to the International Labour Organisation(ILO)’s report titled “Ensuring safety and health
at work in a changing climate”, annually 22.85 million occupational injuries, 18,970 deaths and
2.09 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) are reported due to excessive heat.
• The report estimates that over 70% of all workers (~2.41 billion workers) are exposed to
excessive heat. The exposure to excessive heat has increased by 34.7% from 2000 to 2020.
• In 2020, an estimated 26.2 million people were living with chronic kidney disease due to
exposure to excessive heat at the workplace.
• Annually around 1.6 billion workers are exposed to solar Ultraviolet(UV) radiation, with
more than 18,960 work-related deaths annually from non-melanoma skin cancer. Click here to
read more
2. Which neobank has recently (in April’ 24) received in-principle approval from the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI) to issue Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) including prepaid cards and
prepaid wallets?
1) Chime
2) Revolut India
3) Monzo
4) Upgrade
5) Nubank
Answer- 2) Revolut India
Explanation:
Revolut India, a neobank backed by Tiger Global and Softbank, has received in-principle approval
from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to issue Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) including prepaid
cards and prepaid wallets.
• This will allow Revolut India to operate as a domestic player in India’s financial landscape.

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i. The new licence complements Revolut India’s existing licences from the RBI, allowing it to function
as a Category-II Authorised Money Exchange Dealer (AD II).
ii. On 5 April 2024, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das proposed linking PPIs through third-party Unified
Payments Interface (UPI) apps, similar to bank account holders.
3. Which of the following statements is/are ‘’correct’’ with respect to 25th Laureus World
Sports Awards 2024?
A) Novak Djokovic, the World No.1 (as of 22 April 2024) Serbian Men’s professional tennis
player was honoured with the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award 2024.
B) Aitana Bonmatí, a professional women’s footballer (midfielder) of Spain has won the
Laureus Sportswoman of the Year Award.
C) Spain’s Men’s Football team was honoured with the Laureus World Team of the Year
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Novak Djokovic, the World No.1 tennis player (as of 22 April 2024) from Serbia, was honoured with
the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year 2024 award at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2024.
• Aitana Bonmatí, a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Barcelona Football club (FC)
and Spain women’s national team won the Laureus Sportswoman of the Year 2024 award.
• Spain’s Women’s Football team was honoured with the Laureus World Team of the Year, and
the first all-female team to win the Award. Click here to read more.
4. Which of the following statements is/are ‘’correct’’ with respect to World Energy Leadership
Awards 2024?
A) Dr Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber (UnitedArab Emirates), President of 28th Conference of the
Parties (COP28) to the UNFCCC, has won the Global Energy Transition Impact Award for his
leadership in advancing energy transition.
B) Vaclav Smil (Canada)has won the Energy Systems Luminary Award for his significant
contributions to advancing energy literacy.
C) Daniel Nicol Dunlop (Scotland) has won the World Energy Visionary Leadership Award.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 22nd April 2024, Dr Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber (United Arab Emirates), President of 28th
Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
won the Global Energy Transition Impact Award for his leadership in advancing energy transition.

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• The awards were presented as a part of the inaugural World Energy Leadership Awards
(2024) presented by the World Energy Council (WEC).
i. Vaclav Smil (Canada)has won the Energy Systems Luminary Award for his significant
contributions to advancing energy literacy.
ii. Daniel Nicol Dunlop (Scotland), pioneer of the first World Power Conference in 1924 and the de-
facto founder of the WEC won the World Energy Visionary Leadership Award.
• His vision promoted collaboration and innovation for a sustainable energy future. The award
will now be named the Dunlop Award for Energy Leadership.
5. Which space organisation has recently (in April’ 24) confirmed its Dragonfly rotorcraft
mission to Titan with a total lifecycle cost of USD 3.35 billion?
1) Indian Space Research Organisation
2) National Aeronautics Space Administration
3) European Space Agency
4) China National Space Administration
5) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Answer- 2) National Aeronautics Space Administration
Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has confirmed its Dragonfly rotorcraft
mission to Titan, the largest moon of Saturn, with a total lifecycle cost of USD 3.35 billion. The
mission is set to be launched in July 2028.
• The dragonfly rotorcraft is targeted to arrive at Titan in 2034.
i. Titan is the second largest in the solar system after Ganymede, the moon of Jupiter. As of June 8,
2023, Saturn has 146 moons in its orbit.
ii. This will become NASA's first vehicle for science to fly on another planetary body.
6. In April 2024, The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)
signed a MoU with the Ministry of Civil Service of ________ (country) for cooperation in Human
Resource Development (HRD) in Civil Service over the next 5 years.
1) Vietnam
2) Bangladesh
3) Myanmar
4) Cambodia
5) France
Answer- 4) Cambodia
Explanation:
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) under the Ministry of
Personnel, Public Administration, and Pensions (MoPPGP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with the Ministry of Civil Service, Cambodia to strengthen bilateral exchange and
cooperation in the field of Human Resource Development (HRD) in Civil Service over the next 5
years.
• The MoU will facilitate a dialogue between India’s Personnel Administration agencies and the
agencies of the Ministry of Civil Service of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
• It aims for “Digitally Empowered Citizen and a Digitally Transformed Institution”.

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7. Which bank has recently (in April’ 24) introduced a suite of financial products including
Banking Industry’s first ATM Insurance?
1) Capital Small Finance Bank Limited
2) Suryoday Small Finance Bank Limited
3) Equitas Small Finance Bank
4) Au Small Finance Bank Limited
5) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited.
Answer- 4) Au Small Finance Bank Limited
Explanation:
On 23rd April 2024, AU Small Finance Bank (AU
SFB)Limited introduced a suite of financial products
aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction.
• This included two new credit cards, the AU
SPONT Rupay Credit Card and the Secured
Credit Card – NOMO (No Missing Out) and
ATM (Automated teller machine) Insurance.
• The NOMO Credit Card is AU SFB’s first
secured credit card, backed by a Fixed Deposit (FD). It was developed in collaboration with
VISA.
• The AU SPONT Rupay Credit Card was developed in collaboration with NPCI (National
Payments Corporation of India) .
• ATM Insurance allows its customers to purchase insurance through ATMs using their debit
cards.
8. Name the bank that has recently (in April’ 24) become the first bank to execute the Reserve
Bank of India’s (RBI) programmable Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot to compensate
farmers for carbon credits.
1) IndusInd Bank Limited
2) HDFC Bank Limited
3) Bank of Baroda
4) Punjab National Bank
5) Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited
Answer- 1) IndusInd Bank Limited
Explanation:
IndusInd Bank Limited became the 1st bank to successfully execute the Reserve Bank of India’s
(RBI) programmable Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot, to compensate farmers for carbon
credits.
• This pilot project is executed in collaboration with Circularity Innovation Hub India Private
Limited (CIH), as an alternate form of CBDC.
• As part of this pilot, IndusInd Bank initiated the programmable CBDC disbursement to 50
farmers in Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, and plans to cover 1000 farmers.

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9. Which company/organisation has recently (in April’ 24) developed the Lightest Bulletproof
Jacket in India for protection against highest threat Level?
1) Ashok Leyland Limited
2) Department of Defence Production
3) The Department of Military Affairs
4) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
5) Defence Research and Development Organisation
Answer- 5) Defence Research and Development Organisation
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has developed India’s lightest
Bulletproof Jacket for protection against 7.62 x 54 R API(Armour Piercing Incendiary) ammunition,
highest threat Level 6 of Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) 17051.
• The bulletproof jacket was developed by Defence Materials and Stores Research and
Development Establishment(DMSRDE), DRDO lab based in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh(UP).
• It was successfully tested at Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory(TBRL), Chandigarh
as per BIS 17051:2018.
10. When was the National Panchayati Raj Day (NPRD) 2024 observed across India?
1) 19th April 2024
2) 23rd April 2024
3) 24th April 2024
4) 21st April 2024
5) 20th April 2024
Answer- 3) 24th April 2024
Explanation:
National Panchayati Raj Day (NPRD) 2024, (also known as National Local Self-Government Day) was
observed across India on 24 April 2024 to recognise and honour the establishment of the Panchayati
Raj System and its pivotal role in decentralised governance at the grassroots.
• The day commemorates the institutionalisation of the Panchayati Raj in India through the
Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992, which came into force on 24 April 1993.
• 24 April 2024 marks the observance of the 15th National Panchayati Raj Day.
National Panchayat Awards: The awards are given on National Panchayati Raj Day celebrated on
the 24th of April every year. Click here to read more
11. Which company has recently (in April’ 24) inaugurated India’s 1st multipurpose (combined
Heat and Power) green hydrogen pilot project in Himachal Pradesh(HP)?
1) NTPC Limited
2) SJVN Limited
3) GAIL Limited
4) NLC India Limited
5) Reliance Industries
Answer- 2) SJVN Limited
Explanation:
On 23rd April 2024, Geeta Kapur, Chairman and Managing Director(CMD) of SJVN Limited(formerly
known as Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam) inaugurated India’s 1st multipurpose(combined Heat and Power)

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green hydrogen pilot project at the 1,500 megawatt (MW) Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station
(NJHPS) in Jhakri, Himachal Pradesh(HP).
• She also inaugurated the first-of-its-kind centralised operation of 1500MW NJPHS and 412
MW Rampur Hydrogen Power Station(RHPS) by remotely operating Unit-II of RHPS from
NJHPS, Jhakri.
• The project in line with the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) will accelerate the
development of green hydrogen production infrastructure in the power sector.
i.The project is set to produce 14 kg of green hydrogen per day during 8 hours of operation which
will be stored in 6 storage tanks.
12. In April 2024, the International Financial Services Centres Authority(IFSCA) of India signed
a MoU with Capitals Market Authority(CMA) of __________ (country) to share information
regarding technologies and innovation within the financial and regulatory ecosystem.
1) Türkiye
2) Morocco
3) Colombia
4) Kuwait
5) Bangladesh
Answer- 4) Kuwait
Explanation:
On 23rd April 2024, International Financial Services Centres Authority(IFSCA) of India signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Capitals Market Authority (CMA) of Kuwait to share
information regarding technologies and innovation within the financial and regulatory ecosystem.
• The MoU was signed on the sidelines of India-Kuwait Investment Conference 2.0 held in
Kuwait City, Kuwait.
13. Which of the following statements is/are ‘’correct’’ with respect to the Master Direction –
Reserve Bank of India (Asset Reconstruction Companies) Directions, 2024?
A) As per the directions, ARCs by March 31, 2024, to reach a minimum NOF of Rs 200 crore, and
Rs 300 crore by March 31, 2026.
B) ARCs can also invest in short-term instruments like money market mutual funds,
certificates of deposit, and corporate bonds/commercial papers with a rating of AA or higher
by an eligible credit rating agency (CRA).
C)Every ARC must maintain a capital adequacy ratio of at least 15% of its total risk-weighted
assets.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Asset
Reconstruction Companies) Directions, 2024 in exercise of its powers conferred by Sections 3, 9, 10,

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12 and 12A of the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security
Interest (SARFAESI) Act, 2002 (54 of 2002) which came into effect from April 24, 2024.
• Under this, RBI raised the Minimum Capital Requirement for ARCs from Rs 100 crore to Rs
300 crore.
• ARCs can also invest in short-term instruments like money market mutual funds, certificates of
deposit, and corporate bonds/commercial papers with a rating of AA or higher by an eligible
credit rating agency (CRA).
• Every ARC must maintain a capital adequacy ratio of at least 15% of its total risk-weighted
assets.Click here to read more.
14. In April 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) restricted __________ (bank) from Adding New
Customers Online and Issuing New Credit Cards.
1) HDFC Bank Limited
3) Indian Overseas Bank
4) State Bank of India
5) Indian Bank
Answer- 2) Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited
Explanation:
On April 24, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in exercise of its powers under Section 35A of the
Banking Regulation (BR) Act, 1949, barred Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited from onboarding of new
customers through its online and mobile banking channels and issuing fresh credit cards.
• Kotak Mahindra Bank’s IT risk and information security governance did not meet regulatory
standards for two consecutive years, despite corrective action plans. As a result, the bank
experienced frequent outages in Core Banking System (CBS) and digital channels, culminating
in a disruption on April 15, 2024.
• Bank of Baroda (BoB) banned from onboarding customers on the Bob World app since
October 2023.
15. Which bank has recently (in April’ 24) reappointed Amitabh Singh Chaudhry as its
Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO)?
1) Axis Bank Limited
3) HDFC Limited
4) ICICI Bank Limited
5) Federal Bank Limited
Answer- 1) Axis Bank Limited
Explanation:
The board of Axis Bank Limited has approved the re-appointment of Amitabh Singh Chaudhry as its
Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO)for a further period of 3 years with effect
from 1st January 2025 up to 31st December 2027.
• This mark’s his 2nd extension of 3 years. His previous extension came into effect from 1st
January 2022.
• The board of Axis Bank has also approved the re-appointment of Meena Ganesh and
Gopalaraman Padmanabhan as its Independent Directors for a 2nd term of 4 years with

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effect from 1st August 2024 up to 31st July 2028 and 28th October,2024 up to 27th October
2028 respectively.
16. Who has been recently (in April’ 24) appointed as the United Nations (UN) Resident
Coordinator (UN-RC) from India in the Republic of Indonesia?
1) Mamta Rai
2) Gita Sabharwal
3) Chandan Sharma
4) Pramod Mehra
5) Valerie Julliand
Answer- 2) Gita Sabharwal
Explanation:
On 22nd April 2024, Gita Sabharwal of India took charge as the United Nations (UN) Resident
Coordinator (UN RC) in the Republic of Indonesia.
• She succeeded Valerie Julliand of France, who held the post since October 2020.
• She was appointed as UN RC of Indonesia by the UN Secretary-General António Guterres with
prior approval from the government of Indonesia(host).
• Prior to the appointment, Gita Sabharwal was serving as the UN RC in Thailand (since 2020)
and as Peacebuilding and Development Advisor at the UN in Sri Lanka.
17. In April 2024, Rocket Lab launched National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s
(NASA) __________ (spacecraft) and South Korea’s __________ (satellite) into orbit from Rocket Lab
Launch Complex 1, New Zealand.
1) Deep Space 1; ANASIS-II
2) Mariner 2; KOMPSAT-2
3) ACS3; NEONSAT-1
4) MLV5; NEONSAT-1
5) CrewDragon; STSat-2A
Answer- 3) ACS3; NEONSAT-1
Explanation:
On 24th April 2024, Rocket Lab USA, Inc.’s (Rocket Lab) ‘Electron’ rocket launched the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) and
South Korea’s ‘NEONSAT-1’ under the ‘Beginning of the Swarm’ mission from Rocket Lab Launch
Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand.
i. NASA’s ACS3 is a technology demonstration of new materials that use sunlight to propel a
spacecraft.
ii. NEONSAT-1, an Earth observation satellite, equipped with a high-resolution optical camera
designed to monitor the natural disasters along the Korean Peninsula by pairing its images with
Artificial Intelligence(AI).
• With an aim to build the NEONSAT constellation, other NEONSAT satellites are planned to be
launched in 2026 and 2027.

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18. When was World Malaria Day (WMD) 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 20th April 2024
2) 19th April 2024
3) 25th April 2024
4) 24th April 2024
5) 21st April 2024
Answer- 3) 25th April 2024
Explanation:
World Malaria Day (WMD) 2024 was observed across the globe on 25 April 2024 to raise awareness
of the global efforts to control and eradicate malaria, a mosquito-borne disease caused by
Plasmodium parasites.
• The World Health Organisation (WHO) leads the annual observance of WMD.
• The theme of WMD 2024 is “Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable
world”.
• The 1st World Malaria Day was observed on 25 April 2008.
• Ahead of WMD 2024, the WHO GMP released a new operational strategy, “Global Malaria
Programme Operational Strategy 2024-2030“, to reshape the trajectory of malaria trends
worldwide up to 2030.Click here to read more.
19. In April 2024, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) launched the
UNHCR Climate Resilience Fund aiming to raise USD 100 million by _____ to shield refugees and
displaced people from climate shocks.
1) 2030
2) 2025
3) 2034
4) 2047
5) 2050
Answer- 2) 2025
Explanation:
On April 24, 2024, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) launched the
UNHCR Climate Resilience Fund, aiming to raise USD 100 million by 2025 for protecting refugees
and displaced communities from climate change impacts and promoting their inclusion in climate-
related measures.
• It will also support a range of activities in line with UNHCR’s Focus Area Strategic Plan for
Climate Action 2024-2030.
• Four objectives of the plan are: protection, solutions, resilience, and adaptation.
20. Which regulatory body has recently (in April’ 24) signed an MoU with the Reserve Bank
Innovation Hub (RBIH) to fastrack digital agri lending?
1) Small Industries Development Bank of India
2) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
3) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
4) National Housing Bank
5) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Answer- 2) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

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Explanation:
On April 25, 2024, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development announced its
partnership with the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI), to develop a system that will help speed up the process of agricultural loans.
• According to the agreement, NABARD will integrate its electronic Kisan Credit Card (e-KCC)
loan origination system portal with Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit(PTPFC) of
RBIH.
• The digitization of agricultural lending will ensure instant delivery of credit to farmers. The
collaboration will simplify the loan process and reduce the turnaround time for loans from 3-4
weeks to 5 minutes for 12 crore farmers in India.
21. Which regulatory body/credit rating agency has recently (in April’ 24) approved CRISIL
ESG Ratings & Analytics Limited as a Category 1 provider of Environmental, Social and
Governance (ESG) ratings?
1) Investment Information and Credit rating agency
2) Reserve Bank of India
3) S&P Global Ratings
5) Credit Analysis & Research Limited
Answer- 4) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved CRISIL ESG Ratings & Analytics
Limited (CRISIL ESG Ratings), a wholly owned subsidiary of CRISIL Ratings Ltd (CRL), as a Category 1
provider of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings.
• ESG ratings process includes the analysis of more than 500 unique data points across ESG
aspects for each company. It will help the investors to measure and monitor ESG risks and
enable them to identify investment opportunities considering long-term sustainability of
business.
• The principal shareholder of an ESG rating agency is mandated to have a minimum ownership
of 26% in said agency for a minimum of 5 years subsequent to receiving regulatory approval.
22. Which of the following companies have recently (in April’ 24) accorded with Navratna
status?
A) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited
B) Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited
C) Grid Controller of India Limited
D) NTPC Limited
1) Only A & B
2) Only B & C
3) Only C & D
4) Only A & D
5) All A, B & C

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Explanation:
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), Ministry of Finance has granted Navratna status to
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA). The Department of Public Enterprises
(DPE) has also granted the Navratna Status to Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited
(HUDCO).
• IREDA’s net profit rose by 32% year-on-year to Rs 337 crore, remaining steady quarter-on-
quarter.
• Navratna status is granted by the Indian government to top-tier Public Sector Undertakings
(PSU), allowing them to make investments up to Rs 1,000 crore without central approval.
23. In April 2024, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s long-term satellite imagery
covering the catchments of Indian Himalayan river basins from 1984 to 2023, revealed that
around __________ glacial lakes have notably expanded since 1984.
1) 2,431
2) 676
3) 601
4) 314
5) 820
Answer- 2) 676
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s long-term satellite imagery covering the catchments
of Indian Himalayan river basins from 1984 to 2023 shows that more than 27% of the identified
glacial lakes in the Himalayas have expanded since 1984.
• Among the 2,431 lakes larger than 10 hectares identified during 2016-17, around 676 glacial
lakes have notably expanded since 1984.
• Out of these 676 lakes, 601 have expanded more than twice; 10 lakes have grown between 1.5
to 2 times and 65 lakes have expanded 1.5 times. Elevation-based analysis shows that 314
lakes are in the 4,000 to 5,000 metres (m) elevation range, while 296 lakes are above 5,000 m.
24. What should be the minimum net worth of Small Finance Banks (SFBs) (as of April’ 24) at
the end of the previous quarter(audited)to be eligible for conversion into Universal
Banks(UBs)?
1) Rs 100 crore
2) Rs 300 crore
3) Rs 1000 crore
4) Rs 5 crore
5) Rs 500 crore
Answer- 3) Rs 1000 crore
Explanation:
On 26th April 2024, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) laid out a framework in the form of eligibility
conditions for the voluntary transition of Small Finance Banks(SFBs) to Universal Banks(UBs).
• RBI laid down some conditions for conversion of SFBs into UBs like these SFBs must have
minimum paid-up capital of Rs 1000 crore, satisfactory track record of performance for
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• These conditions are in reference to “Guidelines for ‘on-tap’ Licensing of Small Finance
Banks in Private Sector” issued on 5th December, 2019. These guidelines provide a transition
path for SFBs to convert into UBs.
Note: On 1st April 2024, RBI approved the merger of Fincare SFB into AU Small Finance Bank Limited.
Now, there are 11 SFBs in India. Click here to read more
25. Name the personality who has been recently (in April’ 24) named as Ambassador of ICC
Men's T20 World Cup 2024.
1) Dame Valerie Adams
2) Vinícius Junior
3) Yuvraj Singh
4) Ayushmann Khurrana
5) Shah Rukh Khan
Answer- 3) Yuvraj Singh
Explanation:
International Cricket Council (ICC) has named former Indian Cricketer Yuvraj Singh as the
ambassador of the ICC Men’s Twenty20 International (T20I) World Cup 2024 which is set to be
hosted by the United States of America(USA) and the West Indies from 1st to 29th June 2024.
i. Yuvraj Singh joins West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle, and Jamaican Athlete Usain Bolt (8-time
Olympic Gold Medallist) as the first ambassadors of the 2024 T20 World Cup.
ii. Sana Mir, Former Pakistan women’s cricketer, has been named the ambassador of the ICC
Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024, being held in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates(UAE)
from 25th April to 7th May 2024.
• The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024 is supported by Dream11.
26. Who is the author of the self help book titled “The Winner’s Mindset” published by
HarperCollins?
1) Rakhi Kapoor
2) Pankaj Kumar Chatterjee
3) Shane Robert Watson
4) Norris Pritam
5) Salman Rushdie
Answer- 3) Shane Robert Watson
Explanation:
Former Australian cricketer Shane Robert Watson launched his new book titled ‘The Winner’s
Mindset’, published by HarperCollins Publishers.
27. Which city and country has recently (in April’ 24) hosted the 26th World Energy Congress?
1) Kampala, Uganda
2) Gujarat, India
3) Rotterdam, The Netherlands
4) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5) Davos, Switzerland
Answer- 3) Rotterdam, The Netherlands

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Explanation:
The 26th edition of the World Energy Congress was held in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, from April
22–25, 2024, under the theme ‘Redesigning energy for people and planet‘.
• It was organised by the World Energy Council (WEC) and WEC Netherlands, and hosted by the
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy of the Netherlands, City of Rotterdam, and Port
of Rotterdam.
• During a panel discussion on ‘The New Interdependencies: Trust, Security and Climate
Resilience’, Pradip Kumar Das, Chairperson & Managing Director (MD) of Indian Renewable
Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), representing India.
• The Indian Pavilion at the Congress was inaugurated by Secretary Pankaj Agarwal, Ministry of
Power; and Ambassador of India to the Netherlands Mrs. Reenat Sandhu. Click here to read
more
28. In April 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the investment limit by Foreign
Portfolio Investors (FPI) in Government Securities (G-Sec) will remain unchanged at____of
outstanding stock for FY25.
1) 12
2) 15
3) 5.1
4) 6
5) 10.5
Answer- 4) 6
Explanation:
On 26th April 2024, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
announced that the investment limit by Foreign Portfolio
Investors (FPI) in Government Securities(G-Sec) will
remain unchanged at 6% of outstanding security stocks
for FY25(2024-25).
• The FPI limits for investment in the state
government securities (SGSs) and corporate
bonds are maintained at 2% and 15% respectively. Of outstanding security stocks for FY25.
• RBI has also notified that the aggregate limit of the national amount of Credit Default
Swaps(CDS) sold by foreign portfolio investors will be 5% of the outstanding stock of
corporate bonds.
29. In April 2024, REC Limited secured a green loan of Japanese Yen (JPY) 60.536 (~Rs 3250
crore) from _____________ to finance green projects in India.
1) Japan International Cooperation Agency
2) Exim Bank India
3) Asian Development Bank
4) Japan Bank for International Cooperation
5) Servizi Assicurativi del Commercio Estero
Answer- 5) Servizi Assicurativi del Commercio Estero

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Explanation:
REC Limited(formerly Rural Electrification Corporation Limited) has secured a green loan of
Japanese Yen (JPY) 60.536 (~Rs 3250 crore) from Servizi Assicurativi del Commercio Estero
(SACE), an Italian export credit agency, to finance green projects in India.
• The green facility benefits from an 80% guarantee by SACE under the “Green Push Strategy”
initiative.
• In January 2024, REC Limited issued its inaugural JPY 61.1 billion 5-year, 5.25-year and 10-
year Green bonds, issued under its USD 10 billion Global Medium Term Notes Programme.
30. According to the report 'Top 10 Busiest Airports Worldwide for 2023' released by the
Airports Council International (ACI) World in April 2024, India’s Delhi Airport Indira Gandhi
International Airport secured ________ position in 2023, while _________ secured the top position.
1) 9th; Tokyo Haneda International Airport
2) 10th; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
3) 11th; Tokyo Haneda International Airport
4) 10th; Dubai International Airport
5) 12th; London Heathrow
Answer- 2) 10th; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Explanation:
The Airports Council International (ACI) World released its report on the 'Top 10 Busiest Airports
Worldwide for 2023' with Delhi Airport (Indira Gandhi International Airport - IGIA) securing the
10th spot in 2023.
• Handling over 7.22 crore passengers in 2023, IGIA experienced a slight drop from its 9th
position in 2022, with Chicago O'Hare Airport surpassing it.
• It was ranked 9th in 2022, 13th in 2021, and as the 17th busiest airport in 2019, before the
coronavirus pandemic
i. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), United States (US) regains title as
world's busiest with 104.65 million passengers in 2023, yet remains 5% below 2019 levels due to
pandemic recovery. Click here to read more
31. In April 2024, the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) mandated all Regulated entities (REs) to
provide key facts statements (KFS) to all new retail and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
(MSME) borrowers with effect from _________.
1) 1st August 2024
2) 1st September 2024
3) 1st October 2024
4) 1st November 2024
5) 1st December 2024
Answer- 3) 1st October 2024
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank Of India(RBI) has mandated all Regulated entities (REs) (banks and financial
institutions) to provide comprehensive key facts statements (KFS) to all new retail and Micro, Small &
Medium Enterprises (MSME) borrowers with effect from 1st October 2024. This is a part of RBI’s
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• KFS will include a computation sheet of the annual percentage rate (APR) and the loan's
amortisation schedule over the loan tenor.
• KFS will be provided to borrowers with a unique proposal number with a validity period of at
least 3 working days for loans with a tenor of 7 days or more and 1 working day for loans with
a tenor of less than 7 days.
32. Who has been recently (in April ‘24) appointed as Prime Minister (PM) of Kuwait?
1) Emad Mohammed al-Atiqi
2) Ahmad Abdulwahhab al-Awadhi
3) Abdulrahman Badah al-Mutairi
4) Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah
5) Anwar Ali aL-Mudhaf
Answer- 4) Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah
Explanation:
Kuwait's Emir, His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has issued an Emiri decree
appointing Kuwaiti Economist Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as Prime Minister (PM)
of Kuwait and authorised him to nominate new cabinet members.
i. Sheikh Ahmad replaces former PM Sheikh Dr Mohammed Sabah Al Salem Al-Sabah, who submitted
his resignation to the Emir, following the new parliamentary election in April 2024.
33. Name the Indian Pilot who has been recently (in April ‘24) selected among 6 crew members
to fly on Blue Origin’s New Shepard-25 (NS-25) space tourism mission.
1) Gopi Thotakura
2) Srinath Ravichandran
3) Rohan M Ganapathy Yashas Karanam
4) Sanjay Srikanth Nekkanti
5) D Radhakrishnan
Answer- 1) Gopi Thotakura
Explanation:
Gopi Thotakura, an entrepreneur and seasoned pilot from Andhra Pradesh has been selected
among 6 crew members for Blue Origin’s New Shepard-25 (NS-25) space tourism mission.
• This mission will be the 7th human flight for the New Shepard program and the 25th in its
history.
• The NS-25 mission will lift off from Blue Origin's West Texas site, United States of America
(USA).
• He is now the 1st Indian space tourist and 2nd Indian to travel into space, following Wing
Commander Rakesh Sharma of the Indian Army in 1984.
• Other 5 Crew members include: Mason Angel (USA); Sylvain Chiron (France); Kenneth L. Hess
(USA); Carol Schaller (USA); and former US Air Force Captain Ed Dwight.
34. In April 2024, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) extended the deadline for
linking the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID with the Central Government Health
Scheme (CGHS) Beneficiary ID to _________ (Days).
1) 120
2) 130

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3) 160
4) 110
5) 100
Answer- 1) 120
Explanation:
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) has extended the deadline for linking the
Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID with the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS)
Beneficiary ID to 120 days with effect from 30th June 2024.
i. The deadline for creating ABHA ID has been extended for a time period of 90 days w.e.f. 30th June
2024.
35. In April 2024, the Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J) constituted a 6-member committee
to examine various issues relating to the Queer community (LGBTQIA+).
The Committee is headed by the_________________.
1) Gopalaswamy Ayyangar
2) Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
3) Bhola Singh
4) Rajkumar Ranjan
5) Rajiv Gauba
Answer- 5) Rajiv Gauba
Explanation:
The Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J) has
constituted a 6-member committee to examine
various issues relating to the queer (LGBTQIA+ –
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex,
Queer/Questioning, and Asexual) community.
• The Committee is headed by the Cabinet
Secretary, Rajiv Gauba.
• In October 2023, the Supreme Court of India
directed the formation of a six-member
committee to examine issues related to the queer community in the case of Supriyo v Union of
India.
36. In April 2024, the Ministry of Finance notified the amendment to Foreign Exchange
Management (Non-Debt Instruments Rules) Rules 2019 to operationalise the new foreign
direct investment (FDI) limits for satellite-related activities.
FDI is allowed up to _________ under the automatic route for manufacturing of components and
systems or sub-systems for satellites, ground segment and user segment.
1) 100%
2) 75%
3) 50%
4) 60%
5) 80%
Answer- 1) 100%

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Explanation:
The Ministry of Finance notified the amendment to Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt
Instruments Rules) Rules 2019 to operationalise the new foreign direct investment (FDI) limits for
satellite-related activities.
i. The new rules will be known as Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) (3rd
Amendment) Rules, 2024. The new rules will come into effect from 16th April, 2024.
iii. Under the amended FDI Policy, 100% FDI is allowed in the space sector.
• For manufacturing of components and systems or sub-systems for satellites, ground segment
and user segment, up to 100% FDI is allowed under the automatic route.
• For Satellites-Manufacturing and Operations; Satellite Data Products; and Ground Segment and
User Segment up to 74% FDI is allowed under automatic route and FDI over 74% will require
government approval.
37. In April 2024, the government set up a seven-member panel to promote the commercially
viable extraction of critical minerals found in limited quantities.
Who will head the panel?
1) Baldeep Kumar
2) Senthil Pandiyan
3) Vijay Kumar Saraswat
4) Sachin Shinde
5) P. K. Srivastava
Answer- 3) Vijay Kumar Saraswat
Explanation:
The government has set up a seven-member panel headed by Vijay Kumar Saraswat to propose
legislative measures and promote the commercially viable extraction of critical minerals found in
limited quantities.
i. The head of the panel, V.K. Saraswat, is a member of National Institution for Transforming India
(NITI) Aayog.
ii. The main objective of the panel is to provide judicial measures to ensure cost-effective and
scientific mining of deeply embedded mineral deposits like copper, gold and diamond which are
typically developed in the shape of veins and can only be exploited through underground mining.
38. In April 2024, which state received Geographical Indication (GI) tags for 13 new products,
including Tirangi Barfi and Banaras Metal Casting Craft?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Uttarakhand
3) Maharashtra
4) Bihar
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Government of India’s (GoI) Geographical Indication Registry granted Geographical Indication
(GI) tags to 13 new products of Uttar Pradesh (UP). This includes Banaras Tirangi Barfi and
Banaras Metal Casting Craft.

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i. With this the total number of GI products from UP becomes 75. UP has retained its position as the
state with the most number of GI tagged products in India.
ii. Tamil Nadu is the 2nd position with a total of 58 GI tagged products.
iii. With a total of 32 products, the Varanasi region houses the highest number of GI products from a
single geographical area. Click here to read more.
39. Which edition of India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise ‘DUSTLIK 2024’, commenced at
Termez District, the Republic of Uzbekistan in April 2024?
1) 3rd
2) 5th
3) 8th
4) 6th
5) 7th
Answer- 2) 5th
Explanation:
The 5th edition of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise ‘DUSTLIK 2024’, is being conducted
from 15th to 28th April 2024 in Termez District, the Republic of Uzbekistan.
i. The Chief of Army Staff (CAS) of the Indian Army General Manoj Pande has inaugurated a State-of-
the-Art Information Technology (IT) Laboratory at the Uzbek Academy of Armed Forces during his
four-day visit to Uzbekistan from 15th to 18th April 2024.
ii. A total of Rs 8.5 crore was allocated for the project (this exceeded the envisaged budget of Rs 6.5
crore).
40. In which state, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently
(in April ‘24) inaugurated the Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and
Evaluation (SPACE), a Testing Hub for Sonar Systems for the Indian Navy?
1) Navsari, Gujarat
2) Idukki, Kerala
3) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
4) Mandarmani, West Bengal
5) Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Idukki, Kerala
Explanation:
On 17th April 2024, Dr. Samir V Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence (Research and
Development) and chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) inaugurated
a state-of-the-art Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE) at
Underwater Acoustic Research Facility in Kulamavu in Idukki district, Kerala.
i. The inauguration of the SPACE facility marks a major milestone in naval technology advancement.
ii. It was established by the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) of DRDO.
41. Which country has recently (in April’ 24) became the 38th nation to sign the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA)’s “Artemis Accords” for space exploration?
1) Switzerland
2) Germany
3) Finland

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4) Sweden
5) Italy
Answer- 4) Sweden
Explanation:
On 16th April 2024, Sweden officially became the 38th nation to sign the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration(NASA)’s “Artemis Accords” which establish a practical set of guidelines for
peaceful space exploration and use of outer space.
• On 15th April 2024, Switzerland became the 37th country to sign the Artemis Accords.
42. Which bank has recently (in April’ 24) collaborated with National Payments Corporation of
India (NPCI) to introduce eco-friendly NCMC (National Common Mobility Cards) debit and
prepaid cards?
1) Jio Payments Bank
2) India Post Payments Bank
3) Paytm Payments Bank
4) Airtel Payments Bank
5) NSDL Payments Bank
Answer- 4) Airtel Payments Bank
Explanation:
On April 18, 2024, Airtel Payments Bank, in collaboration with National Payments Corporation of
India (NPCI), introduced eco-friendly NCMC (National Common Mobility Cards) debit and prepaid
cards on April 18, 2024.
• These cards are powered by RuPay and are crafted from environmentally sustainable e-PVC
material.
• This is in line with Airtel Payments Bank’s commitment to India’s One Nation, One Card vision.
43. Which of the following Indian personalities is ‘Not’ featured in the 21st edition of annual
“TIME 100 most influential people 2024” released in April 2024?
1) Alia Bhatt
2) Sakshi Malik
3) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
4) Satya Nadella
5) Priyamvada Natarajan
Answer- 3) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Explanation:
TIME, the 101-year-old global media brand, has revealed the 21st edition of annual “TIME 100 most
influential people 2024” in the world.
• The list features a total of 8 people of Indian Origins namely Alia Bhatt, Dev Patel, Sakshi
Malik, Satya Nadella, Ajaypal Singh Banga, Jigar Shah, Asma Khan, and Priyamvada Natarajan.
• The TIME100 list, compiled by the American magazine TIME, recognises the impact,
innovation, and achievement of the world’s most influential individuals.Click here to read more

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44. Which of the following personalities is ‘Not’ revealed as the Five Wisden Cricketers of the
Year in the 2024 edition of the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack in April 2024?
1) Pat Cummins
2) Usman Khawaja
3) Ash Gardner
4) Harry Brook
5) Mark Wood
Answer- 1) Pat Cummins
Explanation:
The 2024 edition of the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack has revealed its Five Wisden Cricketers of the
Year, highlighting exceptional performances in the world of cricket.They are Australia’s Mitchell
Starc, Usman Khawaja, and Ash Gardner, and, England’s, Harry Brook and Mark Wood.
i. Travis Head won 2023 Wisden Trophy Australian Cricketer Travis Head clinched the trophy for his
outstanding 163 against India in the World Test Championship (WTC) final 2021–2023 at the Oval in
London, UK.
ii. Arjun Singh’s 2023 Wisden Photograph of the Year. Click here to read more.
45. Which company has recently (in April ‘24) received the Navratna status from the
Department of Public Enterprise (DPE)?
1) National Fertilizers Limited
2) Hindustan Salts Limited
3) National Bicycle Corporation of India
4) NEPA Limited
5) Hindustan Paper Corporation Limited
Answer- 1) National Fertilizers Limited
Explanation:
On 18th April 2024, the Department of Public Enterprise (DPE) under the Ministry of Finance granted
the Navratna status to National Fertilizers Limited(NFL).
i. The upgrade of NFL from Miniratna-I to Navratna status was done under Regulation 30 read with
schedule III of SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements(LODR))Regulations, 2015.
ii. NFL has an authorized capital of Rs 1000 crore and paid up capital of Rs490.58 crore. Click here to
read more.
46. Which country’s National Audit Office has recently (in April’ 24) signed an MoU The
Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) to foster international cooperation?
1) Greece
2) Turkey
3) France
4) Bulgaria
5) Italy
Answer- 4) Bulgaria
Explanation:
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with Bulgarian National Audit Office (BNAO) in Sofia, Bulgaria to foster international cooperation.

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• To enhance collaboration and exchange of expertise in the field of auditing between India and
Bulgaria.
i. The signing of MoU marks a major milestone which will help in bolstering ties and collaboration
among the SAIs of India and Bulgaria.
47. Who has been recently (in April’ 24) appointed as 26th Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian
Navy?
1) Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
2) Manoj Pande
3) Anudeep Shinde
4) Mujahid Anwar
5) Hari Kumar
Answer- 1) Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
Explanation:
Government of India (GoI) has announced the appointment of Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar (DK)
Tripathi as the 26th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy. He is currently serving as Vice
Chief of the Naval Staff.
• He will take charge from Admiral Radhakrishnan Hari Kumar, the present CNS who is set to
retire on 30th April 2024.
48. Who has been recently (in April’ 24) appointed as the Director-General (D-G) of National
Security Guard (NSG)?
1) Sandeep Kumar
2) Anil Choudary
3) Nallathamby Kalaiselvi
4) Poonam Gupta
5) Nalin Prabhat
Answer- 5) Nalin Prabhat
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Nalin Prabhat
as the Director-General (D-G) of National Security Guard (NSG) till the date of his superannuation
(31st August 2028).
i. He is currently serving as Additional Director General (ADG) in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K).
49. In April 2024, India delivered the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to _______
(country).
1) Japan
2) Philippines
3) Malaysia
4) Germany
5) Singapore
Answer- 2) Philippines

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Explanation:
On April 19, 2024, India delivered the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the
Philippines. This delivery marks a significant milestone in defence cooperation between the two
nations, following a USD 375 million deal signed in January 2022.
• BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles are produced by BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd which is a
joint venture (JV) between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and
the Russian Federation’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya.
• The deal made the Philippines the first export customer for the BrahMos missile, as part of its
Horizon 2 of the Revised Armed Forces Modernization Programme.
50.Which naval exercise has been recently (in April’ 24) conducted by the Indian Navy on the
East Coast?
1) DUSTLIK
2) SIMBEX
3) Harimau Shakti
4) Poorvi Lehar
5) CHAKRAVAT
Answer- 4) Poorvi Lehar
Explanation:
On 20th April 2024, Indian Navy conducted Exercise Poorvi Lehar(XPOL) 2024 on the East Coast.
• XPOL aims to validate procedures and to assess Indian Navy’s preparedness to meet the
maritime security challenges in the region.
i. It was conducted under the Operational Control of Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag officer-
Commanding-in-chief (FOC-in-C), Eastern Naval Command (ENC) headquartered at Visakhapatnam,
Andhra Pradesh
ii. It also saw the participation of assets from the Indian Air Force (IAF), Andaman and Nicobar
Command, Eastern Naval Command and Coast Guard.
51. Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the report ‘Trends in
World Military Expenditure, 2023’ released by Stockholm International Peace Research
Institute (SIPRI) in April 2024?
A) The total global military expenditure was increased for the 9th consecutive year to an all-
time high of USD 2443 billion in 2023.
B) India was the 4th largest spender globally with a military expenditure of USD 83.6 billion in
2023.
C) The total Military Expenditure rose to 3.2% of global gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On April 22, 2024, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its report titled
‘Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2023’.

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• According to the report, the total global military expenditure increased for the 9th consecutive
year to an all-time high of USD 2443 billion in 2023, an increase of 6.8% in real terms from
2022. This is the steepest year-on-year increase since 2009.
• The top 5 military spenders in 2023 are the United States of America(USA)(1st), China(2nd),
Russia(3rd), India (4th) and Saudi Arabia(5th), which together accounted for 61% of world
military spending.
• World military burden/Total Military Expenditure rose to 2.3% of global gross domestic
product (GDP) in 2023. Click here to read more.
52. Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the list of top 50 largest
banks in Asia-Pacific Region by Assets – 2024 released by The S&P Global Market Intelligence?
A) China’s Industrial and Commercial Bank of China limited retained its position as the largest
bank in Asia pacific as well as in the world in 2023.
B) ICICI Bank, 2nd largest private sector bank in India, has made its debut with the rank 48th
position in the top 50 Asia-Pacific lender list in 2023.
C) State Bank of India, India’s largest Public Sector Bank(PSB), has ranked 20th in 2023.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Three Indian Banks namely, the State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are featured in
the list of top 50 largest banks in Asia-Pacific Region by Assets – 2024 released by The S&P Global
Market Intelligence.
• China’s Industrial and Commercial Bank of China limited retained its position as the largest
bank in Asia pacific as well as in the world in 2023.
• SBI, India’s largest Public Sector Bank(PSB), has improved its ranking to 20th in 2023 from 21
in 2022. SBI’s assets valuation stands at USD 780.05 billion in 2023.
• ICICI Bank, 2nd largest private sector bank in India, has made its debut in the top 50 Asia-
Pacific lender list in 2023. It is currently ranked 48th position.Click here to read more
53. Which company has recently (in April’ 24) won the 15th Construction Industry
Development Council (CIDC) Vishwakarma Awards 2024 for Social Development and Impact?
1) Tata Realty and Infrastructure
2) Puravankara Limited
3) Prestige Group
4) Alfa Infraprop Private Limited
5) Golden Edifice
Answer- 2) Puravankara Limited
Explanation:
Puravankara Limited, a renowned real estate developer in India, has been honoured with the
Achievement Award for Creating Social Development and Impact at the 15th edition of CIDC

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Vishwakarma Awards (VKA) (2024), organised by the Construction Industry Development Council
(CIDC).
• The Award recognises Puravankara’s efforts in driving positive change through its impactful
campaigns, notably the “Million Wells for Bengaluru” in collaboration with Biome
Environmental Trust.
54. Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to International Chess
Federation (FIDE) Candidates 2024 ?
A) Dommaraju Gukesh (India) has won (Open category) by defeating Hikaru Nakamura of the
United States to score 9 points.
B) Tan Zhongyi (China) has won the candidates 2024 (Women’s category).
C) R. Praggnanandhaa (India) has ranked 5th in the Candidates 2024 Men’s category.
1) Only B
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The 17-year-old chess Grandmaster (GM) Dommaraju Gukesh from Tamil Nadu, (India) has won
(Open category) the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Candidates 2024 held in Toronto,
Canada, by defeating Hikaru Nakamura of the United States to score 9 points.
i. Tan Zhongyi (China) has won the candidates 2024 (Women’s category) and will face her
compatriot Ju Wenjun (China) in the Women’s World Chess Championship 2024.
ii. R. Praggnanandhaa(India) has ranked 5th in the Candidates 2024 Men’s category. Click here to read
more
55. Name the author who has recently (in April’ 24) released his new book ‘Heavenly Islands of
Goa’.
1) Sreedharan Pillai
2) Mrinal Pande
3) Ravi Subramanian
4) Satyapal Chandra
5) C. V. Balakrishnan
Answer- 1) Sreedharan Pillai
Explanation:
Goa Governor Sreedharan Pillai’s new (221st) book titled “Heavenly Islands of Goa” was released
by Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Swami, Shankaracharya of Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada
Peetham, Sringeri (Karnataka), during a programme held in New Durbar Hall in the Raj Bhavan in
Dona Paula, Goa.
i. The book provides an overview of Goa’s biodiversity and heritage.
ii. 57th Jnanpith Award winner Damodar Mauzo received the first copy of the book.

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56. In April 2024, which currency was introduced by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to
replace its local currency Zimbabwe dollars(ZW$)– Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) dollar?
1) Zimbabwe Dinar (ZWD)
2) Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG)
3) Zimbabwe Reserve (ZiR)
4) Zimbabwe Bond (ZiB)
5) Zimbabwe Bir (ZiB)
Answer- 2) Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG)
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe(RBZ) has launched the new currency “Zimbabwe Gold
(ZiG)” backed by gold and foreign currencies to replace its local currency Zimbabwe dollars(ZW$)–
Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) dollar.
i. RBZ has notified that the banks should convert the current Zimbabwe dollar balances into the ZiB
with effect from 5th April 2024.
ii. The ZiG notes and coins will start circulating in the economy on 30th April 2024.
57. Who won the Presidential election of the Slovak Republic in April 2024?
1) Robert Fico
2) Andrej Danko
3) Richard Sulík
4) Igor Matovic
5) Peter Pellegrini
Answer- 5) Peter Pellegrini
Explanation:
Peter Pellegrini, former Prime Minister (PM) of Slovakia, is set to become the President of the Slovak
Republic. He won the Slovakia presidential election 2024 defeating Ivan Korčok, a former diplomat,
with 53% of the vote.
i. Pellegrini will succeed Zuzana Caputov, the first female President of Slovakia.
ii. He will be inaugurated as the 6th president of Slovakia on 15th June 2024.
58. In April 2024, _________________ became the first woman from India to serve as a jury member
at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
1) Bilquis Mir
2) Saina Nehwal
3) P. T. Usha
4) Mary Kom
5) Prachi Yadav
Answer- 1) Bilquis Mir
Explanation:
Bilquis Mir, a Water sports promoter and athlete (canoeist ) from Jammu and Kashmir(J&K), is set to
become the first woman from India to serve as a jury member at the 2024 Summer Olympics which
is set to be held in Paris, France from 26th July to 11th August 2024.
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59. Which company has recently (in April ‘24) launched the ‘Bandwagon-1’, the first rideshare
mission to low-Earth orbit with a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida, United States of America(USA)?
1) Roscosmos
2) Space Exploration Technologies Corporation
3) Blue Origin
4) Relativity Space Inc.
5) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Answer- 2) Space Exploration Technologies Corporation
Explanation:
On April 7 2024, Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) has launched the ‘Bandwagon-
1’, the first rideshare mission to low-Earth orbit at inclinations of about 45 degrees with a Falcon 9
rocket from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Kennedy Space Center, Florida,
United States of America(USA).
i. Bandwagon-1 carries 11 satellites, including KOREA’s 425Sat, HawkEye 360′s Clusters 8 & 9, Tyvak
International’s CENTAURI-6, iQPS’s QPS-Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)-7 TSUKUYOMI-II, Capella
Space’s Capella-14 and Tata Advanced Systems Limited TSAT-1A.
ii. A ‘425 Project’ satellite for the military of South Korea was probably the largest of the 11 satellites
carried by Bandwagon-1.
60. Who won the Formula 1 (F1) Japanese Grand Prix (GP) 2024 held in Japan in April 2024?
1) Sergio Perez
2) Carlos Sainz Jr
3) Max Verstappen
4) Fernando Alonso
5) Adrian Newey
Answer- 3) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
Belgian-Dutch driver Max Verstappen of Red Bull won the Formula 1 (F1) Japanese Grand Prix (GP)
2024 held at the Suzuka International Racing Course in Suzuka, Japan from 5th to 7th April 2024.
i. Red Bull’s Sergio Perez (Mexico) and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. (Spain) won the second and third
positions, respectively.
ii. This victory marks Max Verstappen’s third Japanese GP title after winning it in 2022 and 2023”
61. In April 2024, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) approved a proposal for India Ports
Global Limited (IPGL) to take over the operations of the Sittwe port in Rakhine, ____________
(Country).
1) Nepal
2) Bangladesh
3) Myanmar
4) Bhutan
5) Sri Lanka
Answer- 3) Myanmar

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Explanation:
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has approved a proposal for India Ports Global Limited (IPGL)
to take over the operations of the Sittwe port located on the Kaladan River estuary in Rakhine,
Myanmar.
i. It was the second foreign port operated by India, following the Chabahar Port in Iran.
ii. Sittwe Port has been developed as part of the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project, built
under Indian financial assistance.
62. According to the 6th edition of “Global Unicorn Index 2024” report published by Hurun
Institute in April 2024, India ranked at _________position in the index with 67 unicorns, while
____________ topped the position with 703 unicorns.
1) 3rd; China
2) 5th; United States of America
3) 6th; France
4) 3rd; United States of America
5) 5th; United Kingdom
Answer- 4) 3rd, United States of America
Explanation:
According to the 6th edition of “Global Unicorn Index 2024”report published by Hurun Institute,
India is ranked at 3rd position in the index with 67 unicorns(down to 1 compared to 2023).
i. The United States of America(U.S.A.) continued to be at top position with 703 unicorns which
accounted for 48% of the world total number of unicorns.
ii. India was ranked 3rd with 67 unicorns led by on-demand food delivery start-up Swiggy (USD8
billion) followed by Dream11(USD8 billion) and Razorpay (USD7.5 billion). Click here to read more.
63. Which country has been recently (in April ‘24) selected by the United Nations (UN)
Commission on Status of Women (CSW) to chair the 69th session in 2025?
1) France
2) Singapore
3) India
4) United States of America
5) Saudi Arabia
Answer- 5) Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) has unanimously appointed Saudi
Arabia to chair its 69th session in 2025.
i. Abdulaziz Alwasil, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the UN, has been
elected as the chair of the CSW, succeeding the outgoing chair, Antonio Manuel Lagdameo, Permanent
Representative of the Philippines to the UN.
64. Who has been recently (in April ‘24) appointed as a full-time member of the 16th Finance
Commission (FC) of India?
1) Manoj Panda
2) Arvind Panagariya
3) Ajay Narayan Jha

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4) Soumya Kanti Ghosh

5) Anoop Singh
Answer- 1) Manoj Panda
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) has appointed economist Manoj Panda, former Director of the Institute
of Economic Growth (IEG), as a full-time member of the 16th Finance Commission (FC) of India. He
will hold the office with effect from the date he assumes office up to the date of submission of Report or
31st October 2025.
• Panda was appointed to the 16th FC in lieu of Niranjan Rajadhyaksha, Executive Director at
Artha Global.
• Rajadhyaksha was appointed as a full time member of 16th FC in January 2024.
65. In April 2024 Indian Army (IA) acquired the first batch of 24 Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence
Systems (MANPADS) along with 100 missiles, from __________ (country).
1) Germany
2) United States of America
3) France
4) Israel
5) Russia
Answer- 5) Russia
Explanation:
The Indian Army (IA) has acquired the first batch of 24 Russia-made Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence
Systems (MANPADS) along with 100 missiles as part of an agreement involving domestic production
in India.
i. This will bolster the Indian Army’s Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) capabilities.
66. Who has been recently (in April’ 24) elected as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland?
1) Simon Harris
2) Gabriel Attal
3) Christopher Luxon
4) Giorgia Meloni
5) Lee Hsien Loong
Answer- 1) Simon Harris
Explanation:
On April 10 2024, Simon Harris (37 years old), leader of the Fine Gael party, was elected as the New
Taoiseach (Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland) by the members of the Dáil (Irish parliament).
i. He succeeded Leo Varadkar, who resigned as Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach in March 2024.
ii. Harris becomes the youngest PM of the Republic of Ireland.
iii. He is set to hold the post till the general election which is set to be held in March 2025.
67. Which International organisation has recently (in April ‘24) re-elected Jagjit Pavadia as a
member for the third term?
1) International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)
2) International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
3) International Labour Organization (ILO)

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4) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

5) International Development Association (IDA)
Answer- 1) International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)
Explanation:
India’s Jagjit Pavadia was re-elected as a member of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)
for the third term from 2025 to 2030.
i. She previously served as a member of INCB for two terms: 2015–2020 and 2020–2025. She also
served as President of the INCB for 2021–2022.
ii. India was also elected as a member of Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) for the term 2025-
2029; Executive Board of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for the term 2025-2027. Click
here to read more
68. Name India’s first private sector-built sub-metre resolution Earth Observation Satellite that
has been recently (in April ‘24) launched by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL).
1) TATASAT - 1AD
2) TSAT-1A
3) Jamsetji - 1A
4) Nusserwanji - 1A
5) JNTATASAT - 1A
Answer- 2) TSAT-1A
Explanation:
Tata Advanced Systems Limited's (TASL) TSAT-1A, India’s first private sector-built sub-meter-
resolution Earth Observation Satellite, was launched on board the Space Exploration Technologies
Corporation’s (SpaceX’s) Falcon 9 rocket from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's
(NASA) Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United States of America (USA), on April 7, 2024.
i. TSAT-1A launched on board the Space Exploration Technologies Corporation’s (SpaceX’s) Falcon 9
rocket from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Kennedy Space Center, Florida,
United States of America(USA) on 7th April 2024.
ii. 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.
69. In April 2024, British Physicist and Nobel Prize Awardee, Peter Higgs passed away.
In which year, did he receive the Nobel Prize in Physics?
1) 2014
2) 2016
3) 2013
4) 2017
5) 2012
Answer- 3) 2013
Explanation:
British Physicist Peter Higgs passed away at the age of 94 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (UK). He was
born on 29 May 1929 in the Elswick district of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
i. In 2015, he won the world’s oldest scientific prize, the Royal Society’s Copley Medal for his work on
the theory of the Higgs boson or “The god particle”.
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iii. The award was “for the theoretical discovery of a mechanism that contributes to our understanding
of the origin of the mass of subatomic particles”. Click here to read more.
70. According to the “Global Trade Outlook and Statistics: April 2024” report released by the
World Trade Organization(WTO) in April 2024, the global merchandise trade volume is
projected to grow by _______ in 2024.
1) 3.4%
2) 5.1%
3) 3.3%
4) 2.6%
5) 4.1%
Answer- 4) 2.6%
Explanation:
According to the “Global Trade Outlook and Statistics: April 2024” report released by the World
Trade Organization(WTO), the global merchandise trade volume is projected to grow by 2.6% in 2024
and 3.3% in 2025 as demand for traded goods rebounds following a contraction in 2023.
i. Regional conflicts, geopolitical tensions and economic policy uncertainty pose downside risks to the
forecast.
ii. As per the report, India’s merchandise export for 2023 was USD 432 billion which is 5% lower
than 2022. India’s imports fell 7% to USD 673 billion.
iii. India clocked USD 451 billion goods export in FY23 and USD 394.99 billion in April-February FY24.
Click here to read more.
71. Who has been recently (in April ‘24) recommended for the post of Chairman and Managing
Director in Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) by Financial Services
Institutions Bureau (FSIB)?
1) Sudatta Mandal
2) Manoj Mittal
3) Rajneesh
4) Bhushan Kumar Sinha
5) Anindya Sunder Paul
Answer- 2) Manoj Mittal
Explanation:
The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended Manoj Mittal for the post of
Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
i. He is currently serving as MD and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IFCI Limited (formerly Industrial
Finance Corporation of India).
ii. He will replace Sivasubramanian Ramann, who has been serving as CMD of SIDBI since April 2021.
Ramann is a 1991 batch of Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IA&AS) officer.
72. Who has been recently (in April ‘24) declared as the recipient of the 2023 ACM A.M. Turing
Award (Nobel Prize of Computing).
1) Luis Caffarelli (United states of America)
2) Avi Wigderson (Israel)
3) Michel Talagrand (France)

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4) Sylvia Serfaty (French)

5) Camillo De Lellis (Italy)
Answer- 2) Avi Wigderson (Israel)
Explanation:
In April 2024, The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) named Israeli mathematician and
computer scientist Avi Wigderson as the recipient of the 2023 ACM A.M. Turing Award, which is
often called the “Nobel Prize of Computing''.
• The award carries a cash prize of USD 1 million.
• He was recognised for foundational contributions to the theory of computation, including
reshaping the understanding of randomness in computation and mathematics, and for his
intellectual leadership in theoretical computer science.
73. In April 2024, Vo Thi Anh Xuan was appointed as Interim President of __________ (Country).
1) Taiwan
2) Laos
3) Cambodia
4) Vietnam
5) Thailand
Answer- 4) Vietnam
Explanation:
Vietnam’s Vice-President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (54 years old) was appointed Interim President of
Vietnam on 21st March 2024.
• Vo Thi Anh Xuan succeeds Vo Van Thuong, who resigned from the post of President on 20th
March 2024. He has been serving as the President of Vietnam since March 2023.
i. She will serve as the acting president until the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) elects a new
president.
74. Who has been recently (in April ‘24) appointed as Prime Minister (PM) of Iceland?
1) Gudlaugur Thor Thordarson
2) Asmundur Einar Daoason
3) Gudmundur Ingi Gudbrandsson
4) Willum Þor Þorsson
5) Bjarni Benediktsson
Answer- 5) Bjarni Benediktsson
Explanation:
Bjarni Benediktsson, chairman of Iceland’s Independence Party took office as Prime Minister (PM) of
Iceland on 9 April 2024. He succeeds Katrín Jakobsdóttir, who resigned as PM of Iceland to run for
President of Iceland.
i. He has been serving as the Minister for Foreign Affairs since October 2023.
ii. He has previously served as PM of Iceland from January to November 2017.
75. Which International Organisation has recently (in April ‘24) reappointed Kristalina
Georgieva as Managing Director (MD) for a 2nd five-year term?
1) World Trade Organisation
2) International Monetary Fund

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3) World Health Organization

4) United Nations Development Programme
5) United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation
Answer- 2) International Monetary Fund
Explanation:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board reappointed Bulgarian Economist
Kristalina Georgieva as Managing Director(MD) of IMF for a 2nd five-year term starting on 1st
October 2024.
i. He has been serving as the 12th MD of IMF since 2019. Her current tenure is set to end on 30th
September 2024.
ii. She served as the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the World Bank from January 2017 to September
2019.
76. In April 2024, the Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) & Indian Army
successfully conducted Flight Trials of Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile (MPATGM)
Weapon System at ________(state).
1) Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
2) Chandipura, Odisha
3) Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
4) Medinipur, West Bengal
5) Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu
Answer- 3) Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Explanation:
On 13th April 2024, the Indian Army and the Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO)
successfully conducted the warhead flight trials of the Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile
(MPATGM) Weapon System at the Pokhran Field Firing Range(PFFR) in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan.
• The system is now ready for Final User Evaluation Trials before induction into the Indian
Army.
• MPATGM was indigenously designed and developed by DRDO in partnership with Hyderabad,
Telangana based VEM Technologies Private Limited.
77. Which Indian athlete’s bronze medal won during women’s 400 m sprint event at Asian
Athletics Championships 2023 is set to be upgraded to silver medal after the original silver
medalist Farida Soliyeva of Uzbekistan failed a dope test?
1) Saina Nehwal
2) Aishwarya Mishra
3) Dutee Chand
4) Jhulan Goswami
5) Apurvi Chandela
Answer- 2) Aishwarya Mishra
Explanation:
The Indian athlete Aishwarya Mishra’s bronze medal won during the women’s 400 m sprint event of
the Asian Athletics Championships 2023 held in Bangkok, Thailand, is set to be upgraded to silver
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• Soliyeva tested positive for meldonium, a substance added to the World Anti-doping Agency
(WADA) list of banned substances in 2016.
• Haruna Kuboyama of Japan will hold the bronze medal.
78. Name the global Network of Laboratory that has recently (in March ‘24) launched by the
World Health Organisation (WHO) to Monitor Emerging Coronaviruses of public health
importance?
1) CoViNet
2) CoVidNetwork
3) CoronaNetwork
4) NetworkCovid19
5) Covid-19Net
Answer- 1) CoViNet
Explanation:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched the Coronavirus Network (CoViNet), a global
network which will ensure timely detection, monitoring, and assessment of coronaviruses of public
health importance.
i. CoViNet includes 36 laboratories from 21 countries across all 6 WHO regions. This includes 3
Indian laboratories.
• Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Environmental Engineering Research
Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV), Pune,
Maharashtra.
• Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), Faridabad, Haryana.
79. Name the Indian Badminton Player who has recently (in March’ 24) won the women’s
singles title of the Orlen Polish Open 2024 in Poland.
1) Tanya Hemanth
2) Anupama Upadhyaya
3) Ashwini Ponnappa
4) Pragya Jaiswal
5) Jwala Gutta
Answer- 2) Anupama Upadhyaya
Explanation:
India’s Anupama Upadhyaya defeats Tanya Hemanth (India) to win the women’s singles title of the
Orlen Polish Open 2024, held from 20th to 24 March 2024 in Wilanow Sports Centre, Warsaw,
Poland.
• It was Anupama’s fifth international women’s singles title.
i. The Indian pair M.R. Arjun and Dhruv Kapila won the men’s doubles title by defeating Denmark’s
William Kryger Boe and Christian Faust Kjær in the finals.
ii. Denmark’s Victor Ørding Kauffmann won the men’s singles title by defeating Jia Heng Jason Teh
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80. In April 2024, which state received Geographical Indication (GI) tags status for 19 traditional
crafts including Sarthebari Metal Craft?
1) Assam
2) Tripura
3) Meghalaya
4) Nagaland
5) Mizoram
Answer- 1) Assam
Explanation:
The Government of India’s (GoI) Geographical Indication Registry granted Geographical Indication (GI)
tags to 19 traditional crafts of Assam, 2 from Tripura, and 4 from Meghalaya.

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i. Apart from the Six GI tags, thirteen Assamese products associated with the Bodo people, the state’s
largest indigenous population, have also been granted GI tags.
• Sarthebari Metal Craft: Handmade bell metal utensils with socio-cultural and religious
significance, part of ritual practices in Assam.
ii. Tripura’s Rignai Pachra textile, Tripureswari temple’s ‘Pera’ get GI tag.
iii. Meghalaya also secured 4 GI tags- Meghalaya Garo Dakmanda Textile, Meghalaya Lyrnai Pottery,
Meghalaya Chubitchi (Rice Liquor) & Lakadong Turmeric. Click here to read more.
81. Which regulatory body has recently (in March ‘24) announced a plan to establish a Digital
India Trust Agency (DIGITA) to combat the proliferation of illegal lending apps?
1) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
2) Small Industries Development Bank of India
5) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
Answer- 4) Reserve Bank of India
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will establish a Digital India Trust Agency (DIGITA) to combat the
proliferation of illegal lending apps.
i. The RBI has provided a list of 442 digital lending apps to Google for whitelisting, over 2,200 apps
were removed from the PlayStore.
ii. Google now enforces a policy allowing only RBI-regulated entities (REs) or their partners to publish
apps on the PlayStore.
82. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Hockey India 6th Annual
Awards 2023 held at New Delhi, Delhi in March 2024?
A) Indian Field Hockey Player & Vice- captain of the Indian Hockey men’s team, Hardik Singh
was honoured with the Hockey India Balbir Singh Senior award for Player of the Year 2023
(Men)
B)Indian field hockey player Salima Tete was honoured with the Hockeyg India Balbir Singh
Senior award for the Player of the year 2023 ( women).
C) Ashok Kumar won the prestigious Hockey India Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement
Award for the Year 2023.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
Indian Field Hockey Player & Vice- captain of the Indian Hockey men’s team, Hardik Singh was
honored with the Hockey India Balbir Singh Senior award for Player of the Year 2023 (Men) at the
Hockey India 6th Annual Awards 2023 event held in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. Indian field hockey player Salima Tete was honoured with the Hockeyg India Balbir Singh Senior
award for the Player of the year 2023 ( women).

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• The Balbir Singh Senior award for Player of the year (both men and women) carries a cash
prize of Rs 25,00,000.
ii. Ashok Kumar won the prestigious Hockey India Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement
Award for the Year 2023, with a cash prize of Rs 30 Lakh and a trophy. Click here to read more.
83. In which state, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has recently (in April ‘24) launched ‘Gagan Shakti-
2024’, a 10-day war exercise?
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Rajasthan
4) Arunachal Pradesh
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 3) Rajasthan
Explanation:
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched a 10-day war exercise named ‘Gagan Shakti-2024’ from April
1 to April 10, 2024, to display its prowess in executing high-intensity operations across India.
i. The Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan; Bhuj in Gujarat; Ladakh, Arunachal
Pradesh; and other locations nationwide will host the exercise.
ii. Fighter planes and helicopters will engage pseudo targets at Pokhran Field Firing Ranges.
iii. The Indian Army is providing logistical support, including passenger trains named Sanyukta
Express.
84. Which regulatory body has recently (in April ‘24) launched SCORES 2.0 to strengthen
complaint resolution?
2) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
3) Forward Markets Commission
5) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
Explanation:
On April 1, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) launched the new version of
SCORES (SEBI Complaint Redressal System), i.e., SCORES 2.0. This will enhance investor complaint
resolution in the securities market by auto routing and auto-escalation, monitoring by designated
bodies, and reducing timelines.
i. It establishes uniform timelines for complaint resolution across the securities market: 21 calendar
days from complaint receipt.
ii. Brickwork Ratings (BWR) has resumed its business and client onboarding following SEBI’s order
dated March 26, 2024.
85. As of April 2024, the Indian government has raised Rs. ___________in 2023-24 by selling its
stakes in about 10 state-run companies.
1) Rs. 16,500 crores

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Answer- 1) Rs. 16,500 crores
Explanation:
In the fiscal year 2023-24, the Indian government has raised Rs. 16,500 crores through stake sales
in about 10 state-run companies. This amount however fell short by about 9% compared to the internal
target of Rs 18,000 crore.
i. Despite lower stake sale receipts, the government received higher dividends from state-run
companies, totaling about Rs 63,000 crore in 2023/24, surpassing the target of Rs. 50,000 crore.
86. Who has been recently (in April ‘24) appointed as the first woman Prime Minister of the
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)?
1) Irene Esambo
2) Gertrude Kitembo Mpala
3) Wivine Mumba Matipa
4) Judith Suminwa Tuluka
5) Chantal Safu
Answer- 4) Judith Suminwa Tuluka
Explanation:
Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), appointed Judith Suminwa
Tuluka as the first woman Prime Minister of the DRC.
i. She succeeded Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde who served as the Prime Minister of DRC since 2021.
87. In April 2024, ________________ won the Egyptian Presidential election for the 4th term.
1) Ahmed Safiq Sisi
2) Moussa Moustafa
3) Moustafa Madbouly
4) Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi
5) El Sayyid El- Badawi
Answer- 4) Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi
Explanation:
Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has taken oath as the President of Egypt for the third term in the New
Administrative Capital of the country. The 69-year-old former army chief will continue with his
presidential powers until 2030 that followed constitutional amendments that extended presidential
terms to six years allowing him to stand for a third election.
i. He won the election in December 2023 with 89.6% of the votes and with no major challengers.
88. Who has been recently (in April ‘24) appointed as the President of the Associated
Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)?
1) Ajay Singh
2) Aditya Ghosh
3) Sanjiv Kapoor
4) Vineet Agar
5) Sanjay Nayar
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Explanation:
Sanjay Nayar, the Founder and Chairman of Sorin Investment Fund has taken over as President of the
Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), India’s oldest apex Industry
chamber, for 2024-25. Previously, he served as the Vice President of ASSOCHAM.
i. Sanjay Nayar replaced Ajay Singh, Chairman & Managing Director(CMD) of Spicejet, who served as
ASSOCHAM’s President for 2023-24.
89. Which of the following statements is/are “correct” with respect to the recent (in April ‘24)
approvals given by the Competition Commission of India (CCI)?
A) CCI has approved the acquisition of up to approximately 8% share capital, 8.70% of the
voting and economic rights, of MG Motor India along with certain rights by IndoEdge India
Fund- Large Value Fund (LVF) schemes.
B) CCI approved the acquisition of Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited(NFCL) assets
and 100% shareholding of Greenko ZeroC Private Limited (ZeroC) by AMG India.
C) CCI has approved the acquisition of 10.39% shareholding of Annapurna Finance Private
Limited(AFPL) and subscription to its certain debentures by Piramal Alternatives Trust Fund.
1) All A, B & C
2) OnlyA & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only C
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the following proposals on 2nd April 2024.
i. CCI has approved the acquisition of up to approximately 8% share capital, 8.70% of the voting and
economic rights, of MG Motor India(Target) along with certain rights by IndoEdge India Fund- Large
Value Fund (LVF) schemes(Acquirer).
ii. CCI approved the acquisition of Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited(NFCL) assets and
100% shareholding of Greenko ZeroC Private Limited (ZeroC) by AMG India using proceeds of
investments received from the AMG Entities, Baker Street Investment Pte. Ltd. (BSI), Gentari
International Renewables Pte. Ltd. (Gentari), and Platinum Rock B 2014 RSC Limited.
iii. CCI has approved the acquisition of 10.39% shareholding of Annapurna Finance Private
Limited(AFPL) and subscription to its certain debentures by Piramal Alternatives Trust Fund. Click
here to read more.
90. Which International Organisation has recently (in April ‘24) unveiled S.A.R.A.H., a
generative artificial intelligence (AI)?
1) World Trade Organisation
2) United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation
3) World Health Organization
4) World Food Programme
5) International Council on Monuments and Sites
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Explanation:
On 2nd April 2024, The World Health Organization (WHO) unveiled S.A.R.A.H. (Smart AI Resource
Assistant for Health), its first digital health promoter prototype with enhanced empathetic response
powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI).
i. The digital health promoter was launched ahead of World Health Day 2024 (7th April 2024)
observance focused on ‘My Health, My Right’.
ii. S.A.R.A.H., also known as Sarah, is supported by Biological AI technology of Soul Machines Limited.
91. According to the 38th annual World’s Billionaires list released by Forbes in April 2024,
India’s Mukesh Ambani secured _______ rank globally, while ___________ topped the list with a net
worth of USD 233 Billion.
1) 9th, Elon Musk
2) 10th, Mark Zuckerberg
3) 9th, Bernard Arnault
4) 10th, Elon Musk
5) 8th, Bill Gates
Answer- 3) 9th, Bernard Arnault
Explanation:
On April 2, 2024, Forbes released its 38th annual World’s Billionaires list – ‘Forbes World’s
Billionaires List: The Richest in 2024‘ in partnership with J.P. Morgan Bank. Bernard Arnault
(France), Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH ) topped the list
with a net worth of USD 233 Billion.
• He is followed by Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors with a net worth of USD 195 Billion and Jeff
Bezos, founder & Former CEO of Amazon with USD 194 Billion at 3rd place.
i. Mukesh Ambani, Chairman And Managing Director(CMD) of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL),
ranked 9th globally with a net worth of USD 116 Billion, becomes the richest man in India. He is the
only Indian to feature among the top 10.
• He also became the first Asian to break into the USD 100 billion club. Click here to read more.
92. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the opening ceremony of RBI@90 in Mumbai,
Maharashtra on 1 April 2024, organised to mark the 90 years of the establishment of Reserve
Bank of India (RBI).
The coin weighs about _______
1) 90 grams
2) 100 grams
3) 75 grams
4) 60 grams
5) 40 grams
Answer- 5) 40 grams
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi addressed the opening ceremony of RBI@90, as the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI) marked its 90th year on April 1, 2024. The ceremony took place at the National
Centre for the Performing Arts in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
i. A special Rs 90 coin was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to commemorate 90 years of
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ii. The coin is made from pure silver and it weighs about 40 grams.
iii. On the observer side the RBI emblem is embossed at the centre of the coin, below which “RBI@90”
is inscribed.
iv. The Reverse Side Showcases the Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar with the national motto “Satyamev
Jayate” (Truth Alone Triumphs) inscribed in Devanagari script below. Click here to read more.
93. Who has been recently (in April ‘24) nominated as a member of the Athletic Commission of
the Asian Athletics Association (AAA) for four years (2024–2028)?
1) G. V. Dhanalakshmi
2) M. D. Valsamma
3) Vandana Rao
4) Shiny Kurisingal Abraham Wilson
5) Kutty Saramma
Answer- 4) Shiny Kurisingal Abraham Wilson
Explanation:
Former Indian track and field athlete Shiny Kurisingal Abraham Wilson was nominated as a
member of the Athletic Commission of the Asian Athletics Association (AAA) for four years (2024–
2028).
• She was nominated as a member in a virtual meeting led by the Chairman of the Athletic
Commission, Mohammad Suleiman (Qatar).
ii. She became the first Indian woman to be the flagbearer for the Indian contingent at the 1992
Barcelona Olympics.
iii. Shiny Wilson was awarded the Padma Shri in 1998 in the field of sports and also received the
Arjuna Award in 1985
94. According to the Business Environment Rankings (BER) 2024 report released by the
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) in April 2024, India secured __________ rank in the list,
while_________ (country) tops the position for the 16th consecutive year.
1) 55th; Singapore
2) 51st; Finland
3) 55th; Denmark
4) 51st; Singapore
5) 79th; Denmark
Answer- 4) 51st; Singapore
Explanation:
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) released its Business Environment Rankings (BER) 2024,
assessing 82 countries across 91 crucial indicators across 11 categories to determine the best places
for conducting business.
i. Singapore retains its top position for the 16th consecutive year, followed by Denmark and the
United States (US) at 2nd and 3rd place respectively in the world for conducting business.
ii. India ranked 51 in the list with a score of 1.08.

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95. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the 20th edition Young
Global Leaders Community: The Class 2024 released by World Economic Forum (WEF) in April
2024?
A) A total of 11 members were named in the South Asia category in the Young Global Leaders
Community: The Class 2024, of which 7 were Indians.
B) Shashwat Goenka, Vice Chairman of RP Sanjiv Goenka Group was among the 4 Indians
selected from the business category in the list of Young Global Leaders(YGL).
C) Sharad Vivek Sagar, Founder and CEO, Dexterity Global named in the “Social Entrepreneur”
category.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The World Economic Forum (WEF) released the 20th edition of “Young Global Leaders Community:
The Class 2024” in Geneva, Switzerland. This year, a total of 11 members were named in the South
Asia category, of which 7 were Indians.
• Shashwat Goenka , Vice Chairman of RP Sanjiv Goenka Group was among the 4 Indians selected
from the business category in the list of Young Global Leaders(YGL). List of Indians Named in
the Young Global Leaders List 2024.
• Sharad Vivek Sagar, Founder and CEO, Dexterity Global in the “Social Entrepreneur” category.
96. In April 2024, the Indian Army commenced the induction of the indigenous ‘Akashteer
Control & Reporting Systems’ to enhance air defence capabilities.
Which company developed the Project ‘Akashteer’?
1) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
2) Munitions India Limited
3) Bharat Electronics Limited
4) Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited
5) Bharat Dynamics Limited
Answer- 3) Bharat Electronics Limited
Explanation:
The Indian Army has commenced the induction of the indigenous ‘Akashteer Control & Reporting
Systems’ to enhance its air defence capabilities. This will enable the Indian Army’s defence units to
operate in an integrated manner.
i. The project was developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) under the Atmanirbhar Bharat
initiative.
97. In April 2024, _____________became the only Indian weightlifter to qualify for the Paris Olympics
2024, after finishing third in Group B of the women’s 49kg division and 12th overall with a total
lift of 184 Kg at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Cup 2024.
1) Saikhom Mirabai Chanu
2) Gyaneshwari Yadav

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3) Bindyarani Devi
4) Akanksha Vyavahare
5) Punam Yadav
Answer- 1) Saikhom Mirabai Chanu
Explanation:
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu became the only Indian weightlifter to qualify for the Paris Olympics 2024
after finishing third in Group B of the women’s 49kg division and 12th overall with a total lift of 184 kg
(81 kg snatch + 103 kg clean and jerk) at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Cup
2024.
i. The 2024 IWF World Cup is being held from 31st March to 11th April 2024 in Phuket, Thailand.
ii. Indian weightlifter Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam won a bronze medal in the non-Olympic women’s
55kg category at the IWF World Cup 2024. Kang Hyon Gyong(Democratic People’s Republic of Korea)
won the gold medal while Mihaela Cambei (Romania) won the silver medal.
98. In April 2024, which state received Geographical Indication (GI) tags for Miraj Tanpura and
Miraj Sitar?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Uttarakhand
3) Maharashtra
4) Bihar
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 3) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Chennai (Tamil Nadu)-headquartered Geographical Indications Registry under the Department
for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
awarded geographical indication (GI) tags to Miraj Tanpura and Miraj Sitar of Maharashtra and
Bundelkhand Kathiya Gehu (Wheat) of Uttar Pradesh (UP).
99. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the 1st Bi-monthly Monetary
Policy of Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25) released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in April
2024?
A) The Repo Rate was retained at 6.5% for the 7th consecutive time.
B) The Bank Rate is kept unchanged at 6.25%.
C) India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 7% for FY25.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on April 3-5, 2024, and
released 1st Bi-monthly Monetary Policy of Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25) i.e. ‘Monetary Policy
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growth at 7% for FY25 with FY25’s Q1 (April-June) at 7.1%, Q2 (July-September) at 6.9%, Q3

(October-December) at 7%, and Q4 (January-March) at 7%.
i. The MPC kept the policy rates unchanged.
Category Rates
Policy Repo Rate 6.50%
Fixed Reverse Repo Rate 3.35%
Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate 6.75%
Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) Rate 6.25%
Bank Rate 6.75%
Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) 4.50%
Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) 18%
ii. RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the 7th consecutive time to reduce inflation and
make sure people expect lower prices while ensuring it works effectively. Click here to read more
100. Name the regulatory body/Government agency that has recently (in April ‘24) received
the International Organization for Standardization/ International Electrotechnical
Commission (ISO/IEC) 27001:2022 certification.
1) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
2) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
3) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
5) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has received the International Organization for
Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) 27001:2022 certification for
its
• Information Security Management System (ISMS) at the Primary Data Centre,
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• Security Operations Control (SOC) and Network Operations Control (NOC) Operations.
i. SEBI received this certification following an audit by the certification body under the accreditation
of the National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), a member of the International
Accreditation Forum (IAF).
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Fixed Reverse Repo Rate 3.35%

Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate 6.75%

Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) Rate 6.25%

Bank Rate 6.75%

Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) 4.50%