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World Environment Day- June 5

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 to encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. This United Nations day is supported by many non-governmental organizations, businesses, and government entities.

The theme for World Environment Day 2024 is “Land restoration, desertification & drought resilience”. It focuses on #GenerationRestoration, emphasizing the importance of growing forests, reviving water sources, and bringing back soils.

Q: When do we celebrate World Environment Day every year?

A) January 1
B) April 22
C) June 5
D) September 21

Correct Answer: C) June 5

Q: What is the primary cause of ozone depletion in the Earth’s atmosphere?

A) Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
B) Methane (CH₄)
C) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
D) Nitrous oxide (N₂O)

Correct Answer: C) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Q: Which gas is responsible for the greenhouse effect?

A) Oxygen (O₂)
B) Nitrogen (N₂)
C) Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
D) Argon (Ar)

Correct Answer: C) Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

Lok Sabha 2024 Results: BJP Emerges Triumphant with 240 Seats

The results of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 have been officially declared by Election Commission of India. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the single largest party victory with 240 seats.

Detailed Seat Distribution:

Party NameSeats
Bharatiya Janata Party – BJP240
Indian National Congress – INC99
Samajwadi Party – SP37
All India Trinamool Congress – AITC29
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam – DMK22
Telugu Desam – TDP16
Janata Dal (United) – JD(U)12
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) – SHSUBT9
Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar – NCPSP8
Shiv Sena – SHS7
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) – LJPRV5
Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party – YSRCP4
Rashtriya Janata Dal – RJD4
Communist Party of India (Marxist) – CPI(M)4
Indian Union Muslim League – IUML3
Aam Aadmi Party – AAAP3
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha – JMM3
Janasena Party – JnP2
Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation) – CPI(ML)(L)2
Janata Dal (Secular) – JD(S)2
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi – VCK2
Communist Party of India – CPI2
Rashtriya Lok Dal – RLD2
Jammu & Kashmir National Conference – JKN2
United People’s Party, Liberal – UPPL1
Asom Gana Parishad – AGP1
Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) – HAMS1
Kerala Congress – KEC1
Revolutionary Socialist Party – RSP1
Nationalist Congress Party – NCP1
Voice of the People Party – VOTPP1
Zoram People’s Movement – ZPM1
Shiromani Akali Dal – SAD1
Rashtriya Loktantrik Party – RLTP1
Bharat Adivasi Party – BHRTADVSIP1
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha – SKM1
Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam – MDMK1
Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) – ASPKR1
Apna Dal (Soneylal) – ADAL1
AJSU Party – AJSUP1
All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen – AIMIM1
Independent – IND7
Total543

Key Highlights:

  • BJP’s Resounding Victory: The Bharatiya Janata Party has won 240 seats. BJP with the support his alliances Telugu Desam (16) and Janata Dal (United) – (12) and some other regional party securing a majority in the Lok Sabha.
  • INC’s Position: The Indian National Congress has secured 99 seats, reflecting a significant opposition presence.
  • Regional Parties: The Samajwadi Party, All India Trinamool Congress, and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam have shown strong performances with 37, 29, and 22 seats respectively.

Q: How many seats did the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) win in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections?

A) 240
B) 220
C) 200
D) 260

Ans : A) 240

Q: How many seats did the Indian National Congress (INC) win in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections?

A) 75
B) 99
C) 120
D) 135

Ans : B) 99

Andhra Pradesh and Odisha State Assembly Results

Counting of votes for the State Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha was conducted on June 4, 2024.

Andhra Pradesh Assembly Polls:

  • Total Seats: The State Assembly has a total of 175 seats.
  • Telugu Desam Party (TDP): Won 135 seats.
  • Janasena Party: Won 21 seats.
  • Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): Secured 8 seats.
  • YSR Congress Party (YSRCP): Won 11 seats.
  • Key Individual Wins:
    • YSRCP candidate and Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy won the Pulivendula Assembly seat by over 61,000 votes.
    • TDP Chief and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu won the Kuppam Assembly constituency.

Odisha Assembly Polls:

  • Total Seats: The State Assembly has a total of 147 seats.
  • Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): Bagged 78 seats.
  • Biju Janata Dal (BJD): Won 51 seats.
  • Congress: Secured 14 seats.
  • Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPI(M): Bagged 1 seat.
  • Independent Candidates: Won 3 seats.
  • Key Individual Wins:
    • BJD President and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik won from the Hinjili Assembly constituency.

Q: Which party won the most seats in the Odisha Assembly polls?

A) Congress
B) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
C) Biju Janata Dal (BJD)
D) CPI(M)

Ans : B) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

New Record: NOTA (None of the Above) option received over 2 lakh votes in Indore

The NOTA (None of the Above) option received over 2 lakh votes in Indore. This marked a new record for the highest votes secured by NOTA. counting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections took place on June 4, 2024.

  1. Congress candidate Akshay Kanti Bam withdrew his nomination on the last day and joined BJP.
  2. The Congress party then urged voters to choose the NOTA option.
  3. BJP candidate Shankar Lalwani won the Indore seat by a margin of 10,08,077 votes.
  4. NOTA secured 2,18,674 votes, more than any other candidate except the BJP winner.
  5. The next highest votes were for BSP candidate Sanjay Solanki, who received 51,659 votes.

Q: Which Lok Sabha seat set a record for the highest votes secured by NOTA in the 2024 elections?

A) Mumbai South
B) Indore
C) Bangalore North
D) Delhi Central

Ans : B) Indore

Claudia Sheinbaum elected as the first woman President of Mexico

Claudia Sheinbaum has been elected as the first woman President of Mexico. She is also the first President of Jewish heritage in Mexico.

    Sheinbaum received nearly 58% of the vote, according to preliminary results.

      Her opponent, Xochitl Galvez, backed by a coalition of the National Action (PAN), Institutional Revolutionary (PRI), and Democratic Revolution (PRD) parties, received between 26.6% and 28.6% of the votes.

      Q: Who has been elected as the first woman President of Mexico?

      A) Xochitl Galvez
      B) Claudia Sheinbaum
      C) Margarita Zavala
      D) Rosario Robles

      Answer: B) Claudia Sheinbaum

      India set a world record with 64.2 crore voters in the Lok Sabha Polls

      India set a world record with 64.2 crore voters in the Lok Sabha Polls. A record 31.2 crore women voters participated. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar briefed the media on 3 June 2024:

      • This number is 1.5 times the combined voters of all G7 countries.
      • No major incidents of violence occurred during the election.
      • Seizures worth ten thousand crore rupees were reported, including cash, freebies, drugs, and liquor.

      Q: What world record did India set in the recent Lok Sabha Polls 2024?

      A) Most number of repolling instances
      B) Highest number of Code of Conduct violation
      C) Highest total number of boot capturing incidents
      D) Highest total number of voters

      Answer: D) Highest total number of voters

      China landed a spacecraft, Chang’e-6, on the far side of the moon in sample retrieval mission

      China landed an uncrewed spacecraft, Chang’e-6, on the far side of the moon on June 2, 2024, aiming to retrieve the first rock and soil samples from this region.

      This mission enhances China’s status in the global competition to exploit lunar minerals for sustaining long-term astronaut missions and moon bases, with similar interests from countries like the United States.

      China’s lunar ambitions include a manned mission around 2030, with Russia as a partner. This follows their 2020 Chang’e-5 mission, which retrieved samples from the moon’s near side.

      Q: What is the main objective of China’s Chang’e-6 mission?

      A) To establish a moon base
      B) To retrieve the world’s first rock and soil samples from the moon’s far side
      C) To conduct a manned mission to the moon
      D) To explore the moon’s surface for water

      B) To retrieve the world’s first rock and soil samples from the moon’s far side

      Indian boxers Jasmine Lamboria and Amit Pangal qualify for Paris Olympic

      Indian boxers Jasmine Lamboria and Amit Pangal have secured quotas for the Paris Olympics. Their qualification came after impressive performances on 2 June 2024.

      Amit Pangal’s Performance:

      Amit Pangal won against Liu Chuang of China. He achieved a 5-0 victory in the men’s 51 kg quarter-final.

      Jasmine Lamboria’s Performance:

      Jasmine Lamboria defeated Marine Camara of Mali. She secured a 5-0 victory in the women’s 57 kg quarter-final.

      Other Indian Qualifiers:

      Four other Indian boxers have also qualified for the Paris Olympics. These include Nishant Dev, Nikhat Zareen, Preeti Pawar, and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain.

      Q: In which category did Amit Pangal secure his Olympic quota?

      A) Men’s 57 kg
      B) Men’s 51 kg
      C) Women’s 57 kg
      D) Women’s 51 kg

      Ans : B) Men’s 51 kg

      Assembly Election Result : BJP and SKM retain power in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim respectively

      BJP Wins Assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh:

      • The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has returned to power in Arunachal Pradesh.
      • The BJP secured a landslide victory, winning 46 out of 60 seats.
      • Prominent BJP winners include Ninong Ering, Dr. Mahesh Chai, Tai Nikio, Homchun Ngamdam, Wangling Lowangdong, Tsering Lamu, and Chakat Aboh.

      SKM Wins Assembly elections in Sikkim:

      • The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) has secured another term in Sikkim.
      • SKM won 31 out of 32 seats. The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) won only one seat.
      • Incumbent Chief Minister and SKM President Prem Singh Tamang won from both Rhenock and Soreng Chakung Constituencies.

      Election Context:

      • Counting of votes for Assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim was held on 2 June 2024.
      • Polling for the seats was held on 19 April, alongside the first phase of Lok Sabha elections.

      Q: Which party won the majority in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections held in April 2024?

      A) Indian National Congress (INC)
      B) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
      C) Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF)
      D) Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)

      Ans : B) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

      Q: Which political party won the majority in the Sikkim Assembly elections held in April 2024?

      A) Indian National Congress (INC)
      B) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
      C) Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF)
      D) Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)

      Ans : D) Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)

      ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 from 1 to 29 June 2024 in West Indies and United States

      ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States from 1 to 29 June 2024.

      This is the ninth edition of the T20 World Cup, a biennial Twenty20 International (T20I) tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). 

      This cricket event features 20 teams competing across 55 games for the right to be crowned ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 champions. 

      20 Teams participating in the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup are:

      India, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, USA, England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, Oman. New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, Nepal.

      Q: Which countries are co-hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?

      A) India and England
      B) Australia and New Zealand
      C) West Indies and United States
      D) South Africa and Sri Lanka

      Answer: C) West Indies and United States

      NIMHANS awarded Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024

      The National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru received the 2024 Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion from the World Health Organization (WHO).

      The award, established by WHO in 2019, honors significant contributions to health promotion by individuals, institutions, and organizations.

      NIMHANS was recognized for its outstanding work in mental health. The institute is known for its innovative research, education, and patient care in mental health and neurosciences.

      Q: Which institution received the 2024 Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion from the WHO?

      A) AIIMS
      B) NIMHANS
      C) IIT Bengaluru
      D) PGIMER

      Answer: B) NIMHANS

      Nishant Dev, becomes first Indian male boxer to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

      Nishant Dev, a world championships bronze medalist, is the first Indian male to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. He qualified by defeating Moldova’s Vasile Cebotari with a unanimous 5-0 decision in the men’s 71 kg category quarterfinal at the World Boxing Qualifiers on 31 May 2024.

      Dev is the fourth Indian pugilist to qualify for the Paris Olympics, joining Nikhat Zareen (women’s 50kg), Preeti (54kg), and Lovlina Borgohain (75kg). Lovlina Borgohain is a Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist.

      Nishant Dev is currently the only Indian male boxer qualified for the Summer Games.

      Q: Who became the first Indian male to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games?

      A) Vasile Cebotari
      B) Nikhat Zareen
      C) Nishant Dev
      D) Lovlina Borgohain

      Answer: C) Nishant Dev

      Indian teenage chess player R. Praggnanandhaa defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen in the classical format

      Indian teenage (18 Years old) chess player R. Praggnanandhaa defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen in the classical format for the first time at the ongoing Norway Chess tournament on 29 May 2024.

      Magnus Carlsen of Norway is World Number one. During round three, R. Praggnanandhaa came out victorious against Magnus Carlsen to take the sole lead in the open section of the six-player tournament.

      At the end of the third round, Praggnanandhaa’s tally is 5.5 out of nine points, while Carlsen has slipped to the fifth spot.

      Q: Indian teenage player R. Praggnanandhaa defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen in the classical format of which game in May 2024?

      A) Tennis
      B) Badminton
      C) Chess
      D) Table Tennis

      Answer: C) Chess

      Agnikul Cosmos launched World’s 1st Rocket with fully 3D-Printed Engine

      IIT Madras’ startup, Agnikul Cosmos, launched the world’s first rocket with a single-piece 3D printed engine. It was launched from India’s first privately developed launchpad, ‘Dhanush,’ established by Agnikul at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, at 7:15 a.m. on May 30, 2024.

      • Rocket Details: The rocket, named Agnibaan SOrTeD (SubOrbital Technological Demonstrator), is India’s first semi-cryogenic engine-powered rocket that is entirely designed and manufactured indigenously.
      • Test Flight Objectives: The test flight aims to demonstrate in-house and homegrown technologies, gather crucial flight data, and ensure the optimal functioning of systems for Agnikul’s orbital launch vehicle, the ‘Agnibaan’.
      • Agnibaan Specifications: Agnibaan is a two-stage rocket with a capacity to carry up to 300 kg to a height of 700 km. The rocket engines are powered by liquid oxygen or kerosene.
      • Flexibility: The rocket can access both low- and high-inclination orbits and is designed to be completely mobile.

      Q: What is the name of the world’s first rocket with a single-piece 3D printed engine launched by Agnikul Cosmos on May 30, 2024?

      A) Agnibaan
      B) Agnibaan SOrTeD
      C) Dhanush
      D) Atmanirbhar

      Answer: B) Agnibaan SOrTeD

      Onset Of Southwest Monsoon In Kerala : IMD

      Southwest Monsoon rains began in Kerala, India on June 30, 2024, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Typically, monsoon rains start in Kerala around June 1 and spread across the country by mid-July, aiding the planting of major crops like rice, corn, cotton, soybeans, and sugarcane.

      • Monsoon rains provide 70% of India’s annual water supply, vital for farming and replenishing water sources.
      • About half of India’s farmland relies solely on monsoon rains for irrigation.
      • Overall monsoon rainfall this year is predicted to be 106% of the long-term average.
      • The IMD classifies normal rainfall as 96% to 104% of a 50-year average of 87 cm (35 inches) for the June-September period.

      Q: Which major crops are aided by the monsoon rains in India?

      A) Wheat, barley, oats, and rye
      B) Rice, corn, cotton, soybeans, and sugarcane
      C) Potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and garlic
      D) Apples, oranges, bananas, and mangoes

      Answer: B) Rice, corn, cotton, soybeans, and sugarcane

      Q: What is the 50-year average rainfall for the June-September period, according to the IMD?

      A) 70 cm (28 inches)
      B) 80 cm (32 inches)
      C) 87 cm (35 inches)
      D) 100 cm (40 inches)

      Answer: C) 87 cm (35 inches)

      Q.: By when do the southwest monsoon rains typically spread across the whole country?

      A) Mid-June
      B) End of June
      C) Mid-July
      D) End of July

      Answer: C) Mid-July

      Indian mountaineer Satyadeep Gupta became the first person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in one season

      Indian mountaineer Satyadeep Gupta became the first person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in one season. Gupta set a record by being the first Indian to traverse from Mt. Everest to Mt. Lhotse in 11 hours and 15 minutes.

      • He conquered the 8,516-meter-high Mt. Lhotse at noon and then ascended the 8,849-meter-high Mt. Everest at 12:45 am, midnight.
      • This achievement is the first Double Dual Ascent of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse in a single season.
      • Gupta was accompanied by climbing guides Pastemba Sherpa and Nima Ungdi Sherpa.
      • He previously summited Mt. Everest on May 21 and Mt. Lhotse on May 22.

      Q: What historic feat did Indian mountaineer Satyadeep Gupta achieve?

      A. First person to scale Mt. Everest three times in one season
      B. First person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in one season
      C. First person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt. K2 in one season
      D. First Indian to scale Mt. Everest in 11 hours and 15 minutes

      Ans : B. First person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in one season

      52.9°C in Mungeshpur, Delhi on May 29, 2024, could be due to a sensor error or local factors

      The India Meteorological Department (IMD) clarified that the recorded temperature of 52.9°C in Mungeshpur, Delhi on May 29, 2024, could be due to a sensor error or local factors.

      • It was reported the highest temperature reading ever recorded in Delhi and India.
      • IMD is currently examining the data and sensors as the Mungeshpur reading is an outlier compared to other stations.
      • IMD has five major climate stations in Safdarjung, Palam, Ayanagar, Ridge, and Lodi Road, which should be used to determine trends and extremes.
      • Minister of Earth Sciences, Kiren Rijiju, stated that the Mungeshpur temperature is not yet official and is very unlikely, with senior IMD officials asked to verify the report.

      Q: What did the India Meteorological Department (IMD) clarify about the temperature reading of 52.9°C in Mungeshpur, Delhi on May 29, 2024?

      • A. It was officially confirmed
      • B. It could be due to a sensor error or local factor
      • C. It was recorded in all major stations
      • D. It is normal temperature

      Ans : B. It could be due to a sensor error or local factor

      Major Radhika Sen, awarded the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year for 2023

      Major Radhika Sen, an Indian peacekeeper, awarded the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year for 2023 for her service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). She is recognized for empowering local communities, especially women and girls, during her deployment from March 2023 to April 2024.

      • Major Sen, born in 1993 in Himachal Pradesh, joined the army after graduating as a biotech engineer and pursuing a Master’s degree from IIT Bombay.
      • India is the eleventh largest contributor of women peacekeepers to the UN, with 124 currently deployed. Major Sen is the second Indian to receive the award after Major Suman Gawani in 2019.

      Q: Who was named the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year for 2023?

      A. Major Suman Gawani
      B. Major Radhika Sen
      C. Major Antonio Guterres
      D. Major Ruchira Kamboj

      Ans : B. Major Radhika Sen

      DRDO successfully flight-tested the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from a Su-30 MK-I platform

      DRDO successfully flight-tested the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from a Su-30 MK-I platform of the Indian Air Force in Odisha on 29 May 2024.

      RudraM-II is an indigenously-developed solid-propelled air-launched missile system.

      Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, IAF, and industry on the successful test, stating it consolidates

      DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V Kamat praised the DRDO team’s efforts leading to the successful test.

      Q: What is the name of the indigenously-developed solid-propelled air-launched missile system that was successfully tested from the Su-30 MK-I platform?

      a) BrahMos
      b) RudraM-II
      c) Akash
      d) Nag

      Ans : b) RudraM-II

      Apurva Chandra, Health Secretary of India, appointed Chairperson of Committee A at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA)

      Apurva Chandra, Union Health Secretary of India, has been appointed as the Chairperson of Committee A at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The WHA event is scheduled from May 27 to June 1 in Geneva, with India chairing Committee A.

      • Committee A is responsible for discussions on universal health coverage, public health emergency preparedness and response, antimicrobial resistance, climate change, and sustainable financing for WHO.
      • The World Health Assembly includes sessions from three main committees: Plenary, Committee A, and Committee B.

      Q: Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of Committee A at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA)?

      A) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
      B) Apurva Chandra
      C) Harsh Vardhan
      D) Randeep Guleria

      Answer: B) Apurva Chandra ( Apurva Chandra, Union Health Secretary of India)

      TCS and IIT Bombay collaborate to create India’s First Semiconductor Chip Imaging Tool

      Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-Bombay) to develop India’s first quantum diamond microchip imager. Over the next two years, TCS experts will collaborate with Dr. Kasturi Saha from IIT-Bombay to develop the tool.

      Potential Impact: The quantum diamond microchip imager aims to improve precision in examining semiconductor chips, reduce chip failures, and enhance the energy efficiency of electronic devices.

      Applications: Semiconductor chips are crucial in various industries, including communications, computing, healthcare, military systems, transportation, and clean energy.

      Technological Innovation: The tool will use defects in a diamond’s structure, known as Nitrogen-Vacancy (NV) centers, to non-invasively and non-destructively map semiconductor chips, similar to an MRI in hospitals.

      Q: Which two organizations have partnered to develop India’s first quantum diamond microchip imager?

      A) Infosys and IIT-Delhi
      B) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and IIT-Bombay
      C) Wipro and IIT-Madras
      D) HCL Technologies and IIT-Kanpur

      Answer: B) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and IIT-Bombay

      Gitanas Nausėda, President of Lithuania, has been re-elected for a second five-year term

      Gitanas Nausėda, the incumbent President of Lithuania, has been re-elected for a second five-year term. The election took place on May 12, 2024.

      • Nausėda won in a landslide victory over Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė.
      • Preliminary figures show Nausėda secured 74.5% of the votes, while Šimonytė received 24.1%.
      • During his presidency, Nausėda has strongly supported Ukraine and provided refuge to those fleeing repression in Belarus and Russia.

      Q: Who was re-elected as the President of Lithuania in 2024?

      A) Ingrida Šimonytė
      B) Gitanas Nausėda
      C) Dalia Grybauskaitė
      D) Valdas Adamkus

      Answer: B) Gitanas Nausėda

      WIPO adopted a new treaty related to intellectual property (IP), genetic resources, and associated traditional knowledge

      On May 24, 2024, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) member states adopted a groundbreaking new treaty related to intellectual property (IP), genetic resources, and associated traditional knowledge.

      1. Historic Breakthrough: The treaty marks a historic breakthrough after decades of negotiations. It is the first WIPO Treaty to address the interface between intellectual property, genetic resources, and traditional knowledge.
      2. Inclusion of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities: This treaty includes provisions specifically for Indigenous Peoples as well as local communities. It recognizes their role in the protection and management of genetic resources and traditional knowledge.
      3. Disclosure Requirement for Patent Applicants: Once the treaty enters into force with 15 contracting parties, it will establish a new disclosure requirement for patent applicants whose inventions are based on genetic resources and/or associated traditional knowledge. This requirement aims to ensure transparency and fair benefit-sharing.
      4. 25-Year Negotiating Journey: Negotiations for this treaty began at WIPO in 2001, following a proposal by Colombia in 1999. The inclusion of Indigenous Peoples and local communities was notable during these discussions.
      5. WIPO Director General Daren Tang welcomed the adoption of the treaty.

      Q: What key aspect does the new WIPO treaty address for the first time?

      A. International trade tariffs
      B. The interface between intellectual property, genetic resources, and traditional knowledge
      C. Global internet regulations
      D. International labor laws

      Answer: B. The interface between intellectual property, genetic resources, and traditional knowledge

      Purnima Shrestha become first woman to climb Mount Everest three times in 13 days

      Purnima Shrestha, a 32-year-old mountaineer from Gorkha, Nepal, and a photojournalist become first woman to climb Mount Everest three times in the same season.

      • Achieved the triple ascent in just 13 days.
      • Surpassed the previous record of any woman summiteer for climbing Everest thrice in a single season.
      • Has climbed Everest four times, with her first summit in 2018.
      • Her achievement symbolizes the empowerment of female climbers and serves as an inspiration for women to pursue their dreams.

      Q: Who became the first woman to climb Mount Everest three times in the same season?

      a) Junko Tabei
      b) Purnima Shrestha
      c) Pasang Lhamu Sherpa
      d) Lhakpa Sherpa

      Ans : b) Purnima Shrestha

      IPL 2024 Winner and Awards Summary

      Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won the IPL 2024 by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by eight wickets. This win marks KKR’s third IPL trophy, with previous wins in 2012 and 2014.

      Prize Money: KKR received Rs. 20 crore as winners, and SRH received Rs. 12.5 crore as runners-up.

      Individual Awards:

      • Emerging Player: Nitish Kumar Reddy (SRH)
      • Ultimate Fantasy Player and Most Valuable Player: Sunil Narine (KKR)
      • Orange Cap: Virat Kohli (RCB) with 741 runs
      • Purple Cap: Harshal Patel (PBKS) with 24 wickets
      • Most Sixes: Abhishek Sharma (SRH) with 42 sixes
      • Most Fours: Travis Head (SRH) with 64 fours
      • Best Strike Rate: Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC) with SR 234.05
      • Catch of the Season: Ramandeep Singh (KKR)
      • Fair Play Award: Sunrisers Hyderabad
      • Pitch and Ground Award: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

      Final Match Awards:

      • Player of the match: Mitchell Starc
      • Fantasy player of the match: Mitchell Starc
      • Most sixes in the match: Venkatesh Iyer
      • Most fours in the match: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
      • Most dot balls in the match: Harshit Rana

      Q: Which player won the Orange Cap for scoring the most runs in IPL 2024?

      A) Abhishek Sharma
      B) Virat Kohli
      C) Travis Head
      D) Nitish Kumar Reddy

      Ans : B) Virat Kohli

      Q: Who won the Purple Cap for taking the most wickets in IPL 2024?

      A) Mitchell Starc
      B) Harshal Patel
      C) Sunil Narine
      D) Jake Fraser-McGurk

      Ans : B) Harshal Patel

      Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won their third Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy

      Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won their third Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy. The final took place on 26 May 2024, with KKR defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by eight wickets.

      • KKR lost the toss but bowled out SRH for 113 in 18.3 overs, the lowest total in an IPL final.
      • KKR chased down the target of 114 in just 12.3 overs, with 57 balls to spare.
      • Top Performers for KKR: Venkatesh Iyer: Unbeaten 52 runs, Rahmanullah Gurbaz: 39 runs
      • Key Bowler for KKR: Andre Russell took 3 wickets.
      • Player of the Match: Mitchell Starc

      Q: Which team lifted the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy in 2024?

      • A) Chennai Super Kings
      • B) Mumbai Indians
      • C) Kolkata Knight Riders
      • D) Sunrisers Hyderabad

      Answer: C) Kolkata Knight Riders

      Government extend tenure of Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande for one month

      The Appointments Committee of Cabinet approved a one-month extension for Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande.

      • His service is extended until 30th June, beyond his normal retirement age of 31st May.
      • General Pande was appointed as the Army Chief on 30th April, 2022.
      • He was commissioned in December 1982 in the Corps of Engineers (The Bombay Sappers).

      Q: The government approved a one-month extension for the Chief of the Army Staff up to 30th June 2024. What is the name of this Army Chief?

      • A) General Bipin Rawat
      • B) General Manoj Pande
      • C) General Dalbir Singh Suhag
      • D) General VK Singh

      Answer: B) General Manoj Pande

      Dipa Karmakar become First Indian Gymnast to win Gold in Asian Gymnastics Championship

      Dipa Karmakar won India’s first-ever gold medal at the Asian Gymnastics Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on 26 May 2024. She secured the gold in the women’s pole-vault final with an average score of 13.566.

      Dipa Karmakar Achievements

      • First Indian gymnast to win a gold medal at the Asian Championships.
      • First female Indian gymnast to compete in the Olympics (Rio 2016).
      • Achieved fourth place in the women’s vault at the Rio 2016 Olympics, the best performance by an Indian gymnast in the Summer Games.
      • First Indian to win a gold medal at an international gymnastics competition (2018 FIG World Cup in Mersin, Turkey).

      Q: Who became India’s first-ever gymnast to win gold medalist at the Asian Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on 26 May 2024?

      • A) Mary Kom
      • B) PV Sindhu
      • C) Dipa Karmakar
      • D) Saina Nehwal

      Answer: C) Dipa Karmakar

      Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine As Light” wins Grand Prix Award at Cannes Film Festival 2024

      Filmmaker Payal Kapadia became the first Indian filmmaker to win the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival 2024. Kapadia’s film “All We Imagine as Light” won the Grand Prix, the second-most prestigious prize after the Palme d’Or, which was awarded to American director Sean Baker for “Anora”.

      1. All We Imagine as Light” was screened is the first Indian film in 30 years, and the first ever by an Indian female director, to be showcased in the main competition at Cannes.
      2. “All We Imagine as Light” is Kapadia’s first feature film and an Indo-French production, telling the story of a nurse named Prabha who receives an unexpected gift from her estranged husband, causing disruption in her life.
      3. Other Indian films previously selected for the Cannes competition section include works by Chetan Anand, V Shantaram, Raj Kapoor, Satyajit Ray, MS Sathyu, and Mrinal Sen. “Neecha Nagar” is the only Indian film to have won a Palme d’Or.

      Q: Who became the first Indian filmmaker to win the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival?

      A) Mira Nair
      B) Payal Kapadia
      C) Anurag Kashyap
      D) Satyajit Ray

      Answer: B) Payal Kapadia

      Q: For which film did Payal Kapadia win the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival?

      A) A Night of Knowing Nothing
      B) The Lunchbox
      C) All We Imagine as Light
      D) Masaan

      Answer: C) All We Imagine as Light

      Anasuya Sengupta become the first Indian to win the Best Actress Award at the Cannes film Festival

      Actor Anasuya Sengupta become the first Indian to win the Best Actress Award at the 77th Cannes film Festival in France on 26 May 2024. She bagged the award for her captivating performance in ‘The Shameless’, written and directed by the Bulgarian filmmaker Constantin Bojanov, in the Un Certain Regard section of the 77th edition of the festival.

      MCQs

      Q: Who became the first Indian to win the Best Actress Award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival?

      A) Priyanka Chopra
      B) Deepika Padukone
      C) Anasuya Sengupta
      D) Alia Bhatt

      Answer: C) Anasuya Sengupta

      Q: For which film did Anasuya Sengupta win the Best Actress Award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival?

      A) The Beautiful
      B) The Shameless
      C) The Fearless
      D) The Graceful

      Answer: B) The Shameless

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