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Current Affairs Q&A PDF April 24 2024 by Affairscloud 1
Current Affairs Q&A PDF April 24 2024 by Affairscloud 1
1. Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) along with IIT Delhi has recently (in April’ 24)
signed an MoU with Armed Forces Medical Services for collaborative research and training?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Kharagpur
3) IIT Bombay
4) IIT Roorkee
5) IIT Kanpur
Answer- 5) IIT Kanpur
Explanation:
Armed Forces Medical Services(AFMS) under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a Memorandum
of Understanding (MoUs) with the Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Delhi (New Delhi, Delhi) and
IIT Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh(UP) for collaborative research and training.
i. Under this MoU, IIT Kanpur will provide technical expertise to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI)
diagnostic models, at the Armed Forces Centre for Computational Medicine established in Armed
Forces Medical College(AFMC), Pune, Maharashtra.
ii. Biomedical research ecosystem of IIT-Delhi will provide the technical expertise needed for
research in diverse medical challenges faced in the Armed Force.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
2. 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
3. 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.
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.
4. Which organisation has recently (in April’ 24) signed an MoU with National Skill
Development Corporation (NSDC) to establish ECO villages inspired by Govardhan EcoVillage
(GEV) in Maharashtra?
1) Vishwa Jain Sangathan
2) International Society for Krishna Consciousness
3) International Swaminarayan Satsang Organization
4) National Hindu Students' Forum
5) Students Islamic Organisation of India
Answer- 2) International Society for Krishna Consciousness
Explanation:
On April 22, 2024, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the International Society
for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish
ECO villages inspired by Govardhan EcoVillage (GEV) in Maharashtra.
• Both entities will team up with Skill India Centers for skilling youth, women from tribal and
marginalised communities in Uttar Pradesh (UP), Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya
Pradesh (MP), with future expansion to other regions.
5. In April 2024, JSW Neo Energy Limited (JSW Neo) received a Letter of Award (LoA) for setting
up a ________ megawatts (MW) Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected solar power
project from NTPC Limited.
1) 450
2) 500
3) 650
4) 700
5) 850
Answer- 4) 700
Explanation:
JSW Neo Energy Limited (JSW Neo), a wholly-owned subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited, one of India’s
leading private sector power-producing companies received a Letter of Award (LoA) for setting up
700 megawatts (MW) Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected solar power project from
NTPC Limited.
• The project is part of NTPC’s tariff-based competitive bid initiative for 1,500 MW ISTS-
connected Solar Power Projects (NTPC-ISTS-II).
• JSW Energy’s current installed generation capacity stands at 7.2 GW, projected to reach 9.8 GW
by the calendar year 2024 (CY24
6. Which company has recently signed a Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreement with the
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) for
LCA Tejas Mk1A Bismaleimide (BMI) Engine Bay Door production?
1) Tata Advanced Systems Limited
2) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
3) Aeronautical Development Agency
4) Dynamatic Technologies Limited
5) Brahmos Aerospace Private Limited
Answer- 2) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Explanation:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreement with the
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) to
manufacture the Bismaleimide (BMI) Engine Bay Door (EBD) for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)
Tejas Mk1A aircraft.
• Under the agreement, HAL can directly produce these high-temperature resistant composite
parts for the production of LCA Mk1A.
• The Tejas Mark (Mk)-1A aircraft successfully completed its first flight on 28th March 2024.
7. 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
Answer- 2) Only A & B
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.
8. 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.
• 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.
9. Who has been recently (in April’ 24) appointed as the Railway Adviser of India’s High
Commission in Bangladesh by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)?
1) Seema Kumar
2) Anil Kumar Khandelwal
3) Narpat Singh
4) Karnail Singh
5) Ravikesh Srivastava
Answer- 3) Narpat Singh
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has
approved the appointment of Narpat Singh as the Railway
Adviser in the High Commission of India in Dhaka,
Bangladesh.
• He was appointed with diplomatic status as a
Counsellor for a period of three years from the date
of assumption of charge of the post.
10. 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.
SPORTS
11. Which sports personality from Spain has recently (in April’ 24) announced her retirement
from professional tennis at the age of 30?
1) Carla Suárez Navarro
2) Garbiñe Muguruza Blanco
3) Lara Arruabarrena
4) Lilí Álvarez
5) Arantxa Sánchez-Vicario
Answer- 2) Garbiñe Muguruza Blanco
Explanation:
Spanish women’s tennis player Garbiñe Muguruza Blanco, a 2-time Grand Slam champion in
singles and former world No. 1 (in 2017), has announced her retirement from professional tennis at
the age of 30.
• She became the 1st Spanish woman to win a Grand Slam singles title since Arantxa Sánchez
Vicario (Spain) won the 1989 French Open in Paris.
• She also won the 2021 WTA Finals by defeating Anett Kontaveit (Estonia) held in Guadalajara,
Mexico.
OBITUARY
12. In April 2024, J F C Durai, National Award winning veteran Tamil director passed away.
In which year did he receive the National Award in the category of Best Feature Film ‘Pasi’?
1) 1964
2) 1979
3) 1989
4) 1990
5) 2000
Answer- 2) 1979
Explanation:
J F C Durai, National Award winning veteran Tamil
director, passed away at the age of 84 at his residence
Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu(TN).
• His film “Pasi” won two National Film Awards
in 1979 in the category of Best Feature Film
and Best Actor(Female). The film also won the
Tamil Nadu State Award under Best Film
category.
• He also won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award under Best Director for the film “Oru Veedu
Oru Ulagam”.
• He has worked as scriptwriter, editor and producer in the Tamil industry and he has also
worked as a sound engineer for the film “Pennin Perumai”.
IMPORTANT DAYS
13. When was English Language Day 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 17th April 2024
2) 19th April 2024
3) 20th April 2024
4) 22nd April 2024
5) 23rd April 2024
Answer- 5) 23rd April 2024
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) English Language Day 2024 was observed across the globe on 23 April
2024 to promote the global significance of the English language, one of the 6 official languages of the
UN.
• The day 23 April also commemorates the birth and death anniversary of the English Playwright
and Poet William Shakespeare.
• The UN Movie Society presented a global virtual launch event, “Shakespeare at the UN,”
commemorating the English language day on 23 April 2024. Click here to read more
14. When was the Spanish Language Day 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 19th April 2024
2) 20th April 2024
3) 21st April 2024
4) 22nd April 2024
5) 23rd April 2024
Answer- 5) 23rd April 2024
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s Spanish Language Day 2024 was celebrated across the world on 23rd
April 2024 to raise awareness among the UN staff about the history, culture and use of Spanish as an
official language.
• The Spanish Language Day observed on 23rd April marks the death anniversary of Spanish
writer Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra.
Note: 23rd April is also observed as the UN’s English Language Day. Click here to read more
15. What was the theme of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO)'s World Book And Copyright Day 2024 observed on 23 April 2024 ?
1) Read Your Way
2) Indigenous Languages
3) Read, so you never feel low
4) To share a story
5) Books: future visions. Mam Buch an d'Zukunft
Answer- 1) Read Your Way
Explanation:
World Book And Copyright Day 2024 was observed across the globe on 23 April 2024 to promote
the love of reading and the significance of books.
• According to the various news sites, the theme of World Book and Copyright Day 2024 is
“Read Your Way”.
• The annual observance of the Day is led by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
• Following the evaluation of the World Book Capital (WBC) Advisory Committee, the Director-
General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay has designated Strasbourg (France) as the World Book
Capital for 2024.
STATE NEWS
16. In April 2024, CELERITYX and MAFCOCS has collaborated for the deployment of__________
platform across 40,000 bank branches in Maharashtra.
1) Airbase
2) Pleo
3) Rydoo
4) OneX
5) Egencia
Answer- 4) OneX
Explanation:
On 22nd April 2024, CELERITYX, the enterprise networking solutions business of OneOTT
Intertainment Limited(OIL) announced its collaboration with Maharashtra State Cooperative Credit
Societies Federation(MAFCOCS) for the deployment of OneX platform across 40,000 bank branches
in Maharashtra.
• OneX has the potential to serve over 1 lakh branches across the country.
• CELERITYX received its first order from Samata Sahakari Patsanstha for its branches in
Maharashtra.
CA STATIC GK
17. Where is the headquarters of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) located?
1) Vienna, Austria
2) Paris, France
3) Geneva, Switzerland
4) Rome, Italy
5) London, United Kingdom
Answer- 3) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
About International Labour Organisation (ILO)
Director-General - Gilbert Houngbo
Headquarters - Geneva, Switzerland
Member nations - 187
Established in - 1919
18. Who is the current (as of April 2024) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Revolut India?
1) Vineet Jain
2) Anne Boden
3) Akhil Handa
4) Paroma Chatterjee
5) Nabil Kabbani
Answer- 4) Paroma Chatterjee
Explanation:
About Revolut India
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Paroma Chatterjee
Headquarters - Mumbai, Maharashtra
Established in - 2021
19. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) was established in the _____
(year).
1) 1940
2) 1958
3) 1964
4) 1971
5) 1980
Answer- 2) 1958
Explanation:
About National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA)
Administrator - Bill Nelson
Headquarters - Washington, D.C., United States of America (USA)
Established in - 1958
20. Who is the current (as of April 2024) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Skill
Development Corporation (NSDC)
1) Ved Mani Tiwari
2) Shantanu Narayen
3) Tapan Singhel
4) Schauna Chauhan
5) Vineet Bharti Mittal
Answer- 1) Ved Mani Tiwari
Explanation:
About National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
It is a not-for-profit public limited company incorporated on July 31, 2008 under section 25 of
Companies Act, 1956 (corresponding to the section of Companies Act, 2013)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Ved Mani Tiwari
Headquarters - New Delhi, Delhi
21. Who is the current (as of April 2024) President of Hinduja Global Solutions Limited?
1) Arvind Krishna
2) Laxman Narasimhan
3) Natarajan Radhakrishnan
4) Reshma Kewalramani
5) Leena Nair
Answer- 3) Natarajan Radhakrishnan
Explanation:
About Hinduja Global Solutions Limited
President - Natarajan Radhakrishnan
Headquarters - Bengaluru, Karnataka
22. The National Aerospace Laboratories(NAL) was established in the ______ (year).
1) 1930
2) 1959
3) 1960
4) 1965
5) 1972
Answer- 2) 1959
Explanation:
About National Aerospace Laboratories(NAL)
Director - Dr Abhay Anant Pashilkar
Headquarters - Bengaluru, Karnataka
Established in - 1959
23. Name the table tennis player who has become the top-ranked Indian woman in the The
International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Chart April 2024 by replacing Manika Batra with
the rank 38.
1) Mouma Das
2) Neha Aggarwal
3) Poulomi Ghatak
4) Meena Parande
5) Sreeja Akula
Answer- 5) Sreeja Akula
Explanation:
CWG mixed doubles champion Sreeja Akula became
the top-ranked Indian woman table tennis player
after rising to career-high rank of 38 in the latest
ITTF Chart (April 2024), replacing Manika Batra.
• Sreeja climbed a spot while Manika who had
been India's number one TT player for a while
now, slipped two places to 39.
24. Who has been recently (inApril’ 24) appointed as the first Defence Advisor to India by
Papua New Guinea?
1) Chand Bakshi
2) Edison Napyo
3) Joginder Singh
4) Gaurav Batra
5) Thomas Rawat
Answer- 2) Edison Napyo
Explanation:
Papua New Guinea has appointed Colonel Edison Napyo as the first Defence Advisor to India.
• He succeeded the Acting Chief of the Defence Force Commodore Philip Polewara.
• India and Papua New Guinea formalised diplomatic relations in 1976 and enjoy friendly
relations.
25. Who is the current (as of April’ 24) Prime Minister of Bangladesh?
1) Shehbaz Sharif
2) Hibatullah Akhundzada
3) Sheikh Hasina
4) Mostafa Madbouly
5) Mohammed Shahabuddin
Answer- 3) Sheikh Hasina
Explanation:
About Bangladesh
President - Mohammed Shahabuddin
Prime Minister - Sheikh Hasina
Capital - Dhaka
Currency - Bangladeshi Taka
26. Who is the current (as of April 2024) Chairman & Managing Director of NTPC Limited?
1) Anudeep Chakorborty
2) Gurdeep Singh
3) Vaibhav Choudary
4) Rajeev Sharma
5) Ashok Kumar Reddy
Answer- 2) Gurdeep Singh
Explanation:
About NTPC Limited (formerly National Thermal Power Corporation)
Chairman & Managing Director - Gurdeep Singh
Headquarters - New Delhi, Delhi
Established - 1975
27. In April 2024, the Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI) received a capital infusion
of_________ through the issuance of equity shares to the government.
1) Rs 250 crores
2) Rs 370 crores
3) Rs 420 crores
4) Rs 500 crores
5) Rs 650 crores
Answer- 4) Rs 500 crores
Explanation:
Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI) has received a capital infusion of Rs 500 crore through
the issuance of equity shares to the government on a preferential basis.
• Allotment of 123,977,188 shares to the Government of India was done on April 18, 2024, on a
preferential basis.
30. According to the Congressional report released by the Congressional Research Service
(CRS) released in April 2024, _______ has officially become the second-largest source country for
new United States citizens, with 65,960 Indians officially becoming US citizens in the fiscal year
2022.
1) Australia
2) India
3) Indonesia
4) China
5) Russia
Answer- 2) India
Explanation:
India emerged as the second-largest source country for new United States citizens, with 65,960
Indians officially becoming US citizens in the fiscal year 2022, according to the latest Congressional
report by the independent Congressional Research Service (CRS).
• This positions India just behind Mexico. In its "US Naturalization Policy" report dated April
15, CRS revealed that in the fiscal year 2022, 969,380 individuals became naturalised US
citizens.
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