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Q.1. Which company has launched the country’s first-ever range of handbags made from banana leather?
Exp. Rashki launches India’s First-ever range of Handbags made from Banana
An Indian fashion brand, Rashk has launched the country’s first-ever range of handbags made from banana leather, in an effort to promote sustainable and eco-friendly fashion.
Banana leather is an innovative and sustainable alternative to traditional leather, which is environmentally damaging and often sourced through unethical practices.
It is a sustainable alternative to animal leather, made from banana crop waste.
Q.2. The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of how many nursing colleges at a cost of ₹ 1,570 crore in co-location with existing medical colleges?
Exp. Cabinet approves setting up of new Nursing Colleges
The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of 157 nursing colleges at a cost of ₹ 1,570 crore in co-location with existing medical colleges.
The aim is to provide quality, affordable and equitable nursing education in the country and enhance the number of nursing professionals.
Co-location of these nursing colleges with medical colleges will allow optimal utilization of the existing infrastructure, skill labs, clinical facilities and faculty.
The government plans to complete the project within two years with detailed timelines laid out for every stage of planning as well as execution.
Q.3. Which of the following city will host the third in-person Quad Summit on May 24?
Exp. Australia to host third in-person Quad Summit on May 24 in Sydney
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that they will host the third in-person Quad Summit on May 24 in Sydney.
It will be attended by US President Joe Biden, Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Quad is committed to supporting an open, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific that is respectful of sovereignty and ensures security and growth for all.
The Quad leaders will discuss how the grouping can work alongside partners and regional groupings including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Pacific Islands Forum, to strengthen cooperation and shape the region.
Q.4. The ‘Study in India Pavilion’ at the Global Education & Training Exhibition (GETEX) has been inaugurated in which city?
वैश्विकशिक्षाऔरप्रशिक्षणप्रदर्शनी (GETEX) में ‘स्टडीइनइंडियापवेलियन‘ काउद्घाटनकिसशहरमेंकियागयाहै?
(a) New Delhi / नई दिल्ली
(b) Berlin / बर्लिन
(c) Paris / पेरिस
(d) Dubai / दुबई
(e) London / लंदन
Answer & Explanation
Ans.4.(d)
Exp. India Pavilion at Global Education & Training Exhibition Inaugurated at Dubai
The ‘Study in India Pavilion’ at the Global Education & Training Exhibition (GETEX) in Dubai has been inaugurated by the Consul General of India in Dubai, Dr. Aman Puri.
It was organized by the Services Export Promotion Council with the support of the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
The pavilion, spanning over 200 sqm, features more than 30 universities and edtech stakeholders of Indian higher education.
The GETEX is a leading education fair in the region for over 30 years.
Q.5. Who has been elected as president of Cycling Federation of India?
Exp. Pankaj Singh elected president of Indian Cycling Federation
Pankaj Singh, the BJP MLA from Noida and son of Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has been elected unopposed as the Cycling Federation of India president in the Annual General Body meeting in Nainital.
Maninder Pal Singh was elected as the secretary general for the second consecutive term while Sudeesh Kumar of Kerala was elected as the treasurer.
Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Kerala and Telangana elected two members each to the Executive Council.
Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Orissa, Himachal Pradesh and Andaman and Nicobar elected one member each to the Executive Council.
Recent Appointment
Nasscom Chairperson For 2023-24 – Anant Maheshwari
Chairman of MMA-1 Federation – Mahavir Phogat
Senior Vice President at Zypp – Gajendra Arya
CMD of BEML Limited – Shantanu Roy
Chairman of the National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) – Arun Sinha
Q.6. N Kamakodi has been appointed as Managing Director and CEO of which bank?
Exp. Hari Hara Mishra takes charge as CEO of Association of Asset Reconstruction Companies
Hari Hara Mishra has taken charge as the Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Asset Reconstruction Companies.
Mishra, who worked with State Bank of India from 1982 to 2004, Officer, has been associated with Asset Reconstruction Sector since those formative days (2004) till date, in various ARCs in executive and director level roles.
The Association, which is the voice of all Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs), has been active for more than eight years. Currently, there are 28 ARCs registered with Reserve Bank of India.
Recent Appointment in Banking Sector
Chief Risk Officer of LIC – PC Paikray
MD & CEO of AU Small Finance Bank – Sanjay Agarwal
MD of Hitachi Payment Services – Sumil Vikamsey
Executive director of RBI – Neeraj Nigam
MD and CEO of Axis Securities – Pranav Haridasan
Q.8. Who has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer of SpiceJet?
Exp. Neeli Bendapudi receives Immigrant Achievement Award 2023
Neeli Bendapudi, the Indian American president of Penn State University, will receive this year’s prestigious Immigrant Achievement Award 2023 for her contributions to higher education in the US.
The award is presented each year to an individual or organization that exhibits a commitment and dedication to America’s heritage as a nation of immigrants and advocacy for humane immigration policy.
The award recognizes individuals that exhibit commitment and dedication to our heritage as a nation of immigrants.
Bendapudi is the first woman and the first person of colour who has served as Penn State University’s president.
Recent Awards
Goldman Environment Prize 2023 – Alessandra Korap
Billboard’s First Latin Woman of the Year Award – Colombian singer Shakira
Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2022 – Health Ministry
GREEN4SEA Tanker Operator award – Synergy Goup
Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2023 – Shanti Lakra
Q.10. Who has been awarded Ramon Magsaysay Award 1959?
रेमनमैग्सेसेपुरस्कार 1959 किसेप्रदानकियागयाहै?
(a) Dalai Lama / दलाई लामा
(b) Indira Gandhi / इंदिरा गांधी
(c) Rajiv Gandhi / राजीव गांधी
(d) Shinzo Abe / शिन्ज़ो अबे
(e) Manmohan Singh / मनमोहन सिंह
Answer & Explanation
Ans.10.(a)
Exp. Dalai Lama Receives Ramon Magsaysay Award
Dalai Lama personally received the 1959 Ramon Magsaysay Award from members of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation at his residence.
The award was given in August 1959 by the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation in the Philippines.
The Dalai Lama’s elder brother Gyalo Thonden accepted the Magsaysay Award on his behalf in August 1959 in Manila, Philippines.
Since his exile from Tibet in 1959, the Dalai Lama has been living in India.
Recent Awards
1st woman IAF officer to get Gallantry Award – Deepika Misra
Germany’s highest Order of Merit – Angela Merkel
Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2023 – Shanti Lakra
Wildlife Conservation Award 2023 – J&K’s Aliya Mir
Q.11. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay’s SHUNYA team has secured second place in Solar Decathlon Build Challenge in the United States. What is the full form of SHUNYA?
(a) Sustainable Housing for Urbanizing Nation by its Youth Aspirants
(b) Solar Housing for Urbanizing Nation by its Young Aspirants
(c) Secure Housing for Urbanizing Nation by its Young Aspirants
(d) Sustainable Housing for Urbanizing Nation by its Young Aspirants
(e) Sustainable Housing for United Nation by its Young Aspirants
Answer & Explanation
Ans.11.(d)
Exp. IIT Bombay secures second place in ‘Solar Decathlon’ Build Challenge
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay’s SHUNYA (Sustainable Housing for Urbanizing Nation by its Young Aspirants) team secured second place in Solar Decathlon Build Challenge in the United States for their innovative zero-energy house designed to address air quality challenges in Mumbai’s hot and humid climate.
SHUNYA is a student-driven technical team of IIT Bombay working to build a sustainable future. It was the only team representing India in this competition out of 32 teams from across the world.
The team includes more than 50 students with engineering, architectural, and management backgrounds from more than 16 departments of IIT Bombay.
Q.12. Which edition of the bilateral training exercise ‘Ajay Warrior 2023’ between India and United Kingdom is being conducted at Salisbury Ground, UK?
Exp. 7th edition of bilateral training exercise ‘Ajeya Warrior 2023
India and the United Kingdom begin the seventh edition of the bilateral training exercise Ajeya Warrior 2023.
The exercise is being conducted at Salisbury Plains, UK, from 27 April to 11 May.
Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR is a biennial training event with the United Kingdom which is conducted alternatively in the United Kingdom and India, the last edition was held at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand in October 2021.
It aims to improve interoperability between the two forces while operating in accordance with the mandates of the United Nations.
Recent Exercise
“Locked Shields” cyber-defense exercise 2023 organized by NATO in Tallinn, Estonia
Ex INIOCHOS-23 between Indian Air Force & Hellenic Air Force (Greece) – Andravida Air Base, Greece
‘Ex KAVACH’ between Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard – Andaman and Nicobar Command
Cope India Exercise between India & USA – Kalaikunda Airbase, West Bengal
Konkan Exercise between India & UK – Arabian Sea
AFINDEX 2023 Exercise between Africa & India – Pune
Q.13. World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed every year on which day?
Exp. 28 April – World Day for Safety and Health at Work
World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed every year on 28 April.
The day is dedicated to promoting awareness and reducing occupational diseases and accidents worldwide.
Theme 2023 – A safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) first observed World Day in 2003 with the objective of avoiding workplace accidents and diseases.
The day overlaps with the International Day of Remembrance for the Dead and Injured Workers, which has been observed by the labour movement since 1996.
Q.14. Mamukkoya passed away recently at the age of 76. Who was he?
Popular Malayalam actor Mamukkoya passed away at the age of 76.
Mamukkoya made his acting debut in the theatre in 1979. Before that, he worked in a timber mill in Kozhikode.
In his four-decade-long career, Mamkukkoya acted in over 450 Malayalam films. He also appeared in a French film titled Flammens of Paradise.
The veteran actor was known for the use of the Mappila dialect and his impeccable comedy timing. He won two Kerala State Film Awards for his performances in Perumazhakkalam and Innathe Chintha Vishayam.
