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Q :  

Where has Shri VL Kantha Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, inaugurated the registered office of Mineral Videsh India Limited (Kabil)?

(A) New Delhi

(B) Mumbai

(C) Calcutta

(D) Chennai

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Shri VL Kantha Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, today inaugurated the registered office of Mineral Videsh India Limited (Kabil) at Sansad Marg, New Delhi in the presence of senior officials of the Ministry and Kabil.


Q :  

In which country is the World Hydrogen Summit 2024 being organized?

(A) USA

(B) Japan

(C) Netherlands

(D) China

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The World Hydrogen Summit 2024 is being organized in Rotterdam, Netherlands from 13 to 15 May, 2024. For the first time, India has set up its own pavilion in this event. The Indian Pavilion has been established by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, and was inaugurated by Bhupinder S., Secretary of the Ministry. Bhalla did it.


Q :  

Who has become the first Indian male wrestler to secure a quota for Paris Olympics 2024?

(A) Aman Sehrawat

(B) Vivek Chopra

(C) Deepak Dahiya

(D) Bajrang Punia

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Aman Sehrawat has become the first Indian male wrestler to secure a quota for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Asian champion Sehrawat secured Paris quota in men's 57kg freestyle category at the World Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers in Istanbul, Turkey.


Q :  

Where is the Senior Nationals Sailing Championship 2024 being organised?

(A) Mumbai

(B) Chennai

(C) Cuttack

(D) Visakhapatnam

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Senior Nationals Sailing Championship 2024 is being organized in Mumbai Port. It is being organized by the Indian Naval Watermanship Training Center (INWTC), Mumbai from 12 to 18 May 2024. Indian Naval Sailing Association (INSA) is also cooperating in this. 82 participants from 10 major sailing clubs across the country have registered for the event.


Q :  

Who won the silver medal in the recent Asian Trampoline Gymnastic Championships?

(A) Srishti Khandagale

(B) Monica Khanna

(C) Priyanka Chaturvedi

(D) Reya Kharge

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Srishti Khandagle created history as the first Indian to win a medal at the Asian Trampoline Gymnastics Championships. Despite this achievement, she would not compete at the Paris Olympics due to her age group.


Q :  

Which day was recently declared as World Football Day by the United Nations?

(A) 23 May

(B) 19 May

(C) 25 May

(D) 21 May

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

On May 7, 2024, the 193-member United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution designating May 25 annually as World Football Day. Libya's ambassador to the United Nations, Taher al-Soni, introduced the resolution, which received unanimous support and was co-sponsored by more than 160 member states. Highlighting the global popularity of football, the Ambassador emphasized its ubiquity in towns, cities and villages around the world.


Q :  

Where did the Indian Air Force test the airdrop- indigenous mobile hospital 'Bhishma' Cube?

(A) New Delhi

(B) Agra

(C) Jaipur

(D) Patna

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Indian Air Force has tested the state-of-the-art indigenous mobile hospital 'BHISHM' Cube for airdrop in Agra. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, this innovative technology is capable of providing quick and comprehensive medical assistance during emergencies anywhere. It has been prepared to treat 200 injured.


Q :  

Who has appointed David Salvagnini as its first Chief AI Officer?

(A) Tesla

(B) UN

(C) NASA

(D) Google

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

American space agency NASA has appointed David Salvagnini as its first Chief AI Officer. Before this, David Salvagnini was the Chief Data Officer of NASA.


Q :  

Who has been recently elected as the President of IFFCO?

(A) Jai Shah

(B) Abhay Kumar Sinha

(C) Balveer Singh

(D) Dilip Sanghani

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Former MP, Dilip Sanghani has been elected as the President of Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative (IFFCO) for the second consecutive time. Balveer Singh was elected Vice President of IFFCO, the world's largest cooperative organization, for the second consecutive time. Sanghani was a cabinet minister in the Modi government in Gujarat. IFFCO was established in the year 1967, its headquarters is in New Delhi.


Q :  

Which is the second team to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs?

(A) Rajasthan Royals

(B) Chennai Super Kings

(C) Delhi Capitals

(D) Mumbai Indians

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Rajasthan Royals has become the second team after Kolkata Knight Riders to secure a place in the playoffs. Now there will be a competition for table-toppers between Kolkata and Rajasthan Royals. There is still competition between five teams for two spots in the playoffs. Let us tell you that the final of IPL 2024 will be played on 26 May 2024 in Chennai.


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