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Q.1. What is the name of the mountaineer who has scripted history by becoming the first person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in one season?
Exp. Indian mountaineer Satyadeep Gupta becomes first person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in one season
Indian mountaineer Satyadeep Gupta has scripted history by becoming the first person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in one season.
He also set another record by being the first Indian to traverse from Mt. Everest to Mt. Lhotse in 11 hours and 15 minutes.
Gupta conquered the 8,516 metre-high Mt. Lhotse, followed by towering 8,849 metre-high Mt. Everest.
This historic achievement marks the first Double Dual Ascent of the world’s highest and the fourth highest peaks in a single season.
Gupta had previously summited Mt Everest on May 21 and Mt Lhotse on May 22.
Q.2. The Government of India has granted $1 million as immediate assistance for which country, which has been hit by a devastating flood and landslip that has so far killed 2,000 people recently?
Exp. India offers $1 million aid to disaster-hit Papua New Guinea
The Government of India has granted $1 million as immediate assistance for Papua New Guinea, which has been hit by a devastating flood and landslip that has so far killed 2,000 people.
As a close friend and partner under the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) and as a gesture of solidarity with the friendly people of Papua New Guinea, GoI extends an immediate relief assistance of $1 million to support relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts.
About Papua New Guinea
Capital: Port Moresby
Continent- Oceania
Currency- Papua New Guinean Kina
Prime minister- James Marape
Q.3. Secretary of Department of School Education and Literacy, Sanjay Kumar has inaugurated the month-long “Summer Fiesta 2024” in which city?
Secretary of Department of School Education and Literacy, Sanjay Kumar has inaugurated the month-long “Summer Fiesta 2024” at the National Bal Bhavan, New Delhi.
Summer Fiesta is a month-long camp comprising over 30 types of different activities for children aged between 5 to 16 years.
It promises a myriad of engaging and innovative activities in the fields of Creative and Performing Arts, Science, and more, ensuring that every child finds something intriguing to explore and learn.
The event will also feature eminent artists and guests who will participate in these special programmes, sharing their experiences and delivering captivating performances to inspire the children.
Q.4. Which of the following has organized a summit in New Delhi to enhance India’s cold chain and logistics sector?
Exp. FICCI organized India Cold Chain and Logistics Summit in New Delhi
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) organized a summit in New Delhi to enhance India’s cold chain and logistics sector.
The summit’s aims to promote collaboration and innovation to develop an integrated, sustainable, and efficient cold chain ecosystem for India’s perishable goods industry.
The discussions aim to redefine logistics mechanisms across various sectors, including Pharma, Food, Oil, and Flowers.
About Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
Formation – 1927
Founder – Ghanshyam Das Birla and Purshottamdas Thakurdas
Headquarters – New Delhi
Q.5. The board of National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL) has recommended ______________ for the post of managing director and chief executive officer of the state-owned bad bank.
Exp. NARCL board recommends P Santhosh as MD & CEO
The board of National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL) has recommended P Santhosh for the post of managing director and chief executive officer of the state-owned bad bank.
Santhosh has been interim CEO of NARCL since January, soon after N Sundar abruptly resigned as the CEO ahead of his term.
Santhosh has been recommended for a three-year term by the NARCL board.
Recent Appointment in Banking & Insurance Sector
Part-time Chairman of ICICI Bank – Pradeep Kumar Sinha (replace G. C. Chaturvedi)
IAS Pradip Kumar Tripathi has been appointed as Secretary to Lokpal till 30th June.
The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet has also approved the appointment of IAS Rakesh Ranjan as Chairman of Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
IAS Amit Yadav of 1991 batch has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty in the department of Social Justice and Empowerment department. He will take over as Secretary after superannuation of incumbent secretary Saurabh Garg on 31st of July.
As per order, IAS Raj Kumar Goyal of 1990 batch has been transferred as Secretary of the department of Justice in the Ministry of Law and Justice from Secretary of Department of Border Management in the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The committee approved the appointment of IAS Rajendra Kumar of 1992 batch as Secretary in the Department of Border Management.
Q.7. Diplomat Vijay Khanduja has been appointed as India’s next High Commissioner to which country?
Exp. Vijay Khanduja appointed as India’s next High Commissioner to Cameroon
Diplomat Vijay Khanduja has been appointed as India’s next High Commissioner to Cameroon.
Khanduja is presently posted as the Ambassador of India to Zimbabwe.
About Cameroon
Capital- Yaoundé
Currency- Central African CFA franc
President- Paul Biya
Prime minister- Joseph Ngute
Official languages- French, English
Q.8. In May 2024, NASA has successfully launched the first of two climate satellites named “PREFIRE” and “PREFIRE CubeSat” into orbit, designed to study heat emissions at Earth’s poles. What is the meaning of first “R” in “PREFIRE”?
मई 2024 में, नासाने “PREFIRE” और “PREFIRE CubeSat” नामकदोजलवायुउपग्रहोंमेंसेपहलेउपग्रहकोसफलतापूर्वककक्षामेंलॉन्चकियाहै, जिसेपृथ्वीकेध्रुवोंपरऊष्माउत्सर्जनकाअध्ययनकरनेकेलिएडिज़ाइनकियागयाहै। “PREFIRE” मेंपहले “R” काक्याअर्थहै?
(a) Radiant
(b) Radiation
(c) Reactor
(d) Remote
(e) Red
Answer & Explanation
Ans.8.(a)
Exp. NASA Launches Small Climate Satellite to Study Earth’s Poles
NASA has successfully launched the first of two climate satellites into orbit, designed to study heat emissions at Earth’s poles.
The satellite, part of the PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment) mission, was carried by Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket from the company’s Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand.
The PREFIRE mission consists of two shoebox-size cube satellites, or CubeSats, that will measure the amount of heat Earth radiates into space from the coldest and most remote regions on the planet.
The second PREFIRE CubeSat will be launched on a separate Electron rocket from Launch Complex 1 in the coming days.
After a 30-day checkout period to ensure both CubeSats are functioning properly, the mission is expected to operate for 10 months.
Q.9. The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully flight-tested the RudraM-II _____________ missile.
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully flight-tested the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile.
The missile was fired from a Su-30 MK-I aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) off the coast of Odisha.
The missile’s performance was validated through data captured by various range tracking instruments, including electro-optical systems, radar, and telemetry stations set up by the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur and on an on-board ship.
RudraM-II is a solid-propelled air-launched missile designed for air-to-surface operations, capable of neutralizing various enemy assets. It incorporates advanced technologies developed by several DRDO laboratories.
Q.10. Who has won the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for April 2024?
Exp. ICC Players of the Month for April 2024 announced
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the winners of the ICC Player of the Month awards for April 2024.
West Indies’s Captain Hayley Matthews has been named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for her exceptional all-round performances that spearheaded the West Indies’ success in Pakistan across both ODI and T20I series.
It is the third time that Matthews has claimed the monthly ICC award, with the star all-rounder adding the success in April to previous wins in November 2021 and October 2023.
Ash Gardner (four times) is the only player to have won the women’s monthly award on more occasions than Matthews.
While, Muhammad Waseem, the UAE captain and opener, has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for his notable run-scoring feats as the UAE triumphed in the ACC Premier Cup.
ICC Men’s Player of the Month
January 2024 – Shamar Joseph (West Indies)
February 2024 — Yashasvi Jaiswal (India)
March 2024 – Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka)
April 2024 – Muhammad Waseem (UAE)
ICC Women’s Player of the Month
January 2024 – Amy Hunter (Ireland)
February 2024 – Annabel Sutherland (Australia)
March 2024 – Maia Bouchier (England)
April 2024 – Hayley Matthews (West Indies)
Q.11. In Arm Wrestling, the Indian contingent has clinched a total of seven medals including one gold and six bronze at the Asian Championship, 2024 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Name the player who won the gold medal?
Exp. India bags seven medals at the Asian Armwrestling Championship 2024
In Arm Wrestling, the Indian contingent has clinched a total of seven medals including one gold and six bronze at the Asian Championship, 2024 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Shrimant Jha, who participated in two categories, was the top performer for India.
He won the gold medal in the left-hand para category, while he won the bronze medal in the right-hand para category.
In the Masters category, Laxman Singh Bhandari secured two bronze medals, while Sachin Goyal won the bronze medal in the competitive right-hand Senior category.
Meanwhile, in the Women’s Right and Left-hand categories, Ibi Lollen from Arunachal Pradesh clinched two bronze medals.
The Indian contingent was competing under the banner of the People’s Armwrestling Federation of India (PAFI), led by President Preeti Jhangiani.
PAFI is the sole Indian organisation in affiliation with the Asian Armwrestling Federation (AAF) and the World Armwrestling Federation (WAF).
Q.12. Which bank will stop sending SMS alerts for UPI transitions up to Rs 100 from June 25?
Exp. HDFC Bank to stop SMS alerts for small UPI payments
HDFC Bank will stop sending SMS alerts for UPI transitions up to Rs 100 from June 25.
The private lender said that SMS alerts won’t be pushed for incoming payments up to Rs 500 from the said date either.
UPI transactions require the authorisation of a Personal Identification Number (PIN), a 4-6 digit pass code set by the customers as a security measure to ensure safe and approved transactions. For normal UPI the transaction limit is up to Rs 1 Lakh per transaction.
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions reached an all-time high in 2023, with a total volume of 117.6 billion transactions and a value of Rs 183 trillion.
About HDFC Bank
Founded – August 1994
Founder – Hasmukhbhai Parekh
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
MD & CEO – Sashidhar Jagdishan
Chairman – Atanu Chakraborty
Tagline – We understand your world
Q.13. International Potato Day is observed every year on which day?
अंतर्राष्ट्रीयआलूदिवसहरसालकिसदिनमनायाजाताहै?
(a) 30 May
(b) 31 May
(c) 29 May
(d) 28 May
(e) 27 May
Answer & Explanation
Ans.13.(a)
Exp. 30 May – International Day of Potato
The first ever International Potato Day is observed this year.
In December 2023, General Assembly announced that May 30 will be observed as International Potato Day every year.
Theme 2024 – Harvesting Diversity, Feeding Hope
Potatoes rank among the top five staple food items used throughout the world.
The day will be celebrated to highlight the significance of potatoes from the Andean region to the world. The first ever International Potato Day will be observed this year on May 30.
Q.14. Hindi Journalism Day is observed every year on 30 May to honour the start of Hindi journalism that has enabled each person of the country to have access to proper information. What is the name of first Hindi Newspaper?
Hindi Journalism Day is observed every year on 30 May to honour the start of Hindi journalism that has enabled each person of the country to have access to proper information.
The journey of Hindi journalism began on May 30, 1826, with publication of the first Hindi newspaper, ‘Udant Martand,’ started by Pt. Jugal Kishore Shukla.
This day is dedicated to the special contribution of Hindi journalists working for public welfare, imbued with truth & courage. The Hindi publication of Udant Martand was a milestone in the history of Indian journalism.
Udant Martand was published in Calcutta. The date of publication was May 30, 1826. Hindi Journalism has existed in the country for about 198 years.
On May 30, 2024, Hindi Journalism Day will be observed to honour the contribution of Hindi journalism and the journalists who toil day and night to provide correct information to the citizens of the country.
Q.15. India assumed the Chair of Colombo Process for________, for the first time since its inception.
Exp. India assumes Chair of Colombo Process for 2024-26
India assumed the Chair of Colombo Process for 2024-26, for the first time since its inception. India looks to promote safe, orderly and legal migration.
Colombo Process is a Regional Consultative Process of migrant worker origin countries from South and South East Asia.
It serves as a forum for exchange of best practices on overseas employment.
