Current Affairs May 2024

Hajj, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, began in Saudi Arabia

The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, officially began in Saudi Arabia on Friday (14 June 2024). Two million Muslim pilgrims embarked on their spiritual journey. After circling the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest site, and converging on a vast tent camp in the nearby desert, the pilgrims engage in a day and night of prayer. 

Nearly 1.75 lakh pilgrims from India are participating in the Haj rituals. Out of the Indian pilgrims, 1,40,020 have traveled through the Haj Committee, and about 35,000 through private operators. Over 5,000 Indian women are participating in the pilgrimage without a Mehram (male guardian).

Q.: Where does the Hajj, an annual Muslim pilgrimage take place?

A) Jerusalem
B) Mecca
C) Medina
D) Cairo

Correct Answer: B

Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 26 May to 31 May 2024

Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 26 May to 31 May 2024 for competitive exams.

Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 26 May to 31 May 2024

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

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
Answer: C) 87 cm (35 inches)
Detail News

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
Answer: C) Mid-July
Detail News

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
Answer: B) Agnibaan SOrTeD
Detail News

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
Answer: C) Chess
Detail News

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

Answer
Ans : b) RudraM-II
Detail News

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

Answer
Ans : B. Major Radhika Sen
Detail News

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

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

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

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

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
Answer: B) Gitanas Nausėda
Detail News

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

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

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

Answer
Ans : B) Virat Kohli
Detail News

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

Answer
Ans : B) Harshal Patel
Detail News

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

Answer
Ans : b) Purnima Shrestha
Detail News

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

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
Answer: C) Anasuya Sengupta
Detail News

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
Answer: B) The Shameless
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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
Answer: B) Payal Kapadia
Detail News

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
Answer: C) All We Imagine as Light
Detail News

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
Answer: C) Dipa Karmakar
Detail News

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
Answer: B) General Manoj Pande
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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
Answer: C) Kolkata Knight Riders
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Weekly Current Affairs PDF 26 to 31 May 2024

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine (in English) PDF for the week from 26 May to 31 May 2024 for free download. This weekly Current affairs magazine consist One liners, detail news and MCQs for Competitive exams.

Art and Culture Current Affairs.

  • Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine As Light” wins Grand Prix Award at Cannes Film Festival 2024  
  •  Anasuya Sengupta become the first Indian to win the Best Actress Award at the Cannes film Festival

Environment Current Affairs.

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

International Current Affairs.

  • Gitanas Nausėda, President of Lithuania, has been re-elected for a second five-year term  
  • WIPO adopted a new treaty related to intellectual property (IP), genetic resources, and associated traditional knowledge.

National Current Affairs.

  • Apurva Chandra, Health Secretary of India, appointed Chairperson of Committee A at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA)
  • Government extends tenure of Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande for one month 

Science and Technology Current Affairs.

  • Agnikul Cosmos launched World’s 1st Rocket with fully 3D-Printed Engine.
  • DRDO successfully flight-tested the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from a Su-30 MK-I platform  
  • TCS and IIT Bombay collaborate to create India’s First Semiconductor Chip Imaging Tool 

Sports Current Affairs.

  • Indian teenage chess player R. Praggnanandhaa defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen in the classical format.
  • IPL 2024 Winner and Awards Summary.
  • Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won their third Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy.
  • Dipa Karmakar become First Indian Gymnast to win Gold in Asian Gymnastics Championship 

Miscellaneous Current Affairs.

  • Indian mountaineer Satyadeep Gupta became the first person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in one season.
  • Major Radhika Sen, awarded the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year for 2023  
  • Purnima Shrestha become first woman to climb Mount Everest three times in 13 days 

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Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 31 May 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 31 May 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

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

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
Answer: C) 87 cm (35 inches)
Detail News

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
Answer: C) Mid-July
Detail News

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
Answer: B) Agnibaan SOrTeD
Detail News

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
Answer: C) Chess
Detail News

Daily Current Affairs : 31 May 2024 in Hindi Click Here

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

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 30 May 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 30 May 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 30 May 2024

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

Answer
Ans : b) RudraM-II
Detail News

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

Answer
Ans : B. Major Radhika Sen
Detail News

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

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

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

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

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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

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 29 May 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 29 May 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 29 May 2024

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
Answer: B) Gitanas Nausėda
Detail News

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

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

Daily Current Affairs : 29 May 2024 in Hindi Click Here

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

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 28 May 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 28 May 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 28 May 2024

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

Answer
Ans : B) Virat Kohli
Detail News

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

Answer
Ans : B) Harshal Patel
Detail News

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

Answer
Ans : b) Purnima Shrestha
Detail News

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

Daily Current Affairs : 28 May 2024 in Hindi Click Here

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

Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 19 May to 25 May 2024

Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 19 May to 25 May 2024 for competitive exams.

Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 19 May to 25 May 2024

Q: What prestigious award did Arti, Pink E-Rickshaw driver from Uttar Pradesh win on 22 May 2024?
A) Nobel Peace Prize
B) Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award
C) International Women of Courage Award
D) Global Humanitarian Award

Answer
Ans : B) Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award
Detail News

Q: What is the name of the first pre-monsoon cyclone of 2024 in the Bay of Bengal, make landfall on 26 May 2024?
A) Cyclone Fani
B) Cyclone Amphan
C) Cyclone Yaas
D) Cyclone Remal

Answer
Ans : D) Cyclone Remal
Detail News

Q: Which prestigious award did “SUNFLOWERS WERE THE FIRST ONES TO KNOW” win at the 77th Cannes Film Festival?
A) Palme d’Or
B) La Cinef Award for Best Short
C) Best Director Award
D) Jury Prize

Answer
Ans : B) La Cinef Award for Best Short
Detail News

Q: On which day is Buddha Purnima celebrated?
A) New Moon day in Vaishakha
B) Full Moon day in Vaishakha
C) New Moon day in Ashadha
D) Full Moon day in Ashadha

Answer
Answer: B) Full Moon day in Vaishakha
Detail News

Q: Where did Gautama Buddha attain enlightenment?
A) Sarnath
B) Bodh Gaya
C) Varanasi
D) Lumbini

Answer
Answer: B) Bodh Gaya
Detail News

Q: Which of the following is NOT one of the events commemorated on Buddha Purnima?
A) Birth of Gautama Buddha
B) Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
C) Death (Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha
D) Marriage of Gautama Buddha

Answer
Answer: D) Marriage of Gautama Buddha
Detail News

Q.: What is the name of the Indian-origin astronaut set to fly into space for the third time?
A) Kalpana Chawala
B) Sunita Williams
C) Rakesh Sharma
D) Sunil Gupta

Answer
Ans : B) Sunita Williams
Detail News

Q.: Which spacecraft will Sunita Williams be piloting for her upcoming mission?
A) SpaceX Dragon
B) Boeing Starliner
C) Orion
D) Soyuz

Answer
Ans : B) Boeing Starliner
Detail News

Q. What amount did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approve to transfer as surplus to the Central Government for the accounting year 2023-24?
A. Rs 1.5 Lakh crore
B. Rs 1.85 Lakh crore
C. Rs 2.11 Lakh crore
D. Rs 2.82 Lakh crore

Answer
Ans : C. Rs 2.11 Lakh crore
Detail News

Q: Who was approved as Vietnam’s next President on 22 May 2024?
A. Vo Van Thuong
B. To Lam
C. Nguyen Phu Trong
D. Pham Minh Chinh

Answer
Ans : B. To Lam
Detail News

Q: Who is the Prime Minister of the UK?
A. Boris Johnson
B. Keir Starmer
C. Rishi Sunak
D. Theresa May

Answer
Ans:C. Rishi Sunak
Detail News

Q: Rishi Sunak is the leader of which political party in the UK?
A. Labour Party
B. Liberal Democrats
C. Green Party
D. Conservative Party

Answer
Ans : D. Conservative Party
Detail News

Q: When is Anti-Terrorism Day observed?
a) April 21
b) May 21
c) June 21
d) July 21

Answer
Ans : b) May 21
Detail News

Q: Anti-Terrorism Day marks the death anniversary of which former Indian Prime Minister?
a) Indira Gandhi
b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
c) Rajiv Gandhi
d) Lal Bahadur Shastri

Answer
Ans : c) Rajiv Gandhi
Detail News

Q: When is the International Day for Biodiversity (IDB) celebrated?
a) April 22
b) May 22
c) June 22
d) July 22

Answer
Ans : b) May 22
Detail News

Q: What is the theme for Biodiversity Day 2024?
a) “Protect Our Planet”
b) “Save the Future”
c) “Be part of the Plan”
d) “Act Now for Nature”

Answer
Ans : c) “Be part of the Plan”
Detail News

Q: What is India’s rank on the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024, published by World Economic Forum (WEF)?
a) 29th
b) 39th
c) 49th
d) 59th

Answer
Ans : b) 39th
Detail News

Q: What event led to the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in May 2024?
A) Assassination
B) Heart Attack
C) Helicopter Crash
D) Car Accident

Answer
Answer: C) Helicopter Crash
Detail News

Q: What was the voter turnout for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections on 20 May 2024?
A) 45.32%
B) 57.51%
C) 62.78%
D) 70.25%

Answer
Answer: B) 57.51%
Detail News

Q: Which state recorded the lowest voter turnout in the fifth phase?
A) Bihar
B) Jharkhand
C) Maharashtra
D) Uttar Pradesh

Answer
Answer: C) Maharashtra
Detail News

Q: Who made history as the first Indian space tourist?
A) Rakesh Sharma
B) Gopi Thotakura
C) Kalpana Chawla
D) Sunita Williams

Answer
Answer: B) Gopi Thotakura
Detail News

Q: Who was the first Indian citizen to fly to space in 1984?
A) Sunita Williams
B) Rakesh Sharma
C) Kalpana Chawla
D) Gopi Thotakura

Answer
Answer: B) Rakesh Sharma
Detail News

Q: Who won the Men’s doubles title at the Thailand Open 2024 Badminton tournament?
A) Lu Ming-Che and Tang Kai-Wei
B) Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi
C) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
D) Lee Yong Dae and Yoo Yeon Seong

Answer
Ans : C) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
Detail News

Q: Who won the gold medal in the women’s 52 kg category boxing at the Elorda Cup 2024?
A) Anamika
B) Manisha
C) Minakshi
D) Nikhat Zareen

Answer
Ans : D) Nikhat Zareen
Detail News

Q: Who won the gold medal in the women’s 48 kg category boxing at the Elorda Cup 2024?
A) Anamika
B) Manisha
C) Minakshi
D) Nikhat Zareen

Answer
Ans : C) Minakshi
Detail News

Q: When is World Honey Bee Day observed?
A) April 20th
B) May 20th
C) June 20th
D) July 20th

Answer
Ans : B) May 20th
Detail News

Weekly Current Affairs PDF 19 May to 25 May 2024

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine (in English) PDF for the week from 19 May to 25 May 2024 for free download. This weekly Current affairs magazine consist One liners, detail news and MCQs for Competitive exams.

Art and Culture Current Affairs.

  • ” Sunflowers were the first ones to know”, won the La Cinef Award at for Best Short at the 77th Cannes Film Festival 4

Economy Current Affairs.

  • RBI approve the transfer of Rs 2.11 Lakh Crore as surplus to the Government.

Environment Current Affairs.

  • Cyclone Remal: Landfall around midnight on May 26, 2024 in West Bangal

Important Days Current Affairs.

  • Buddha Purnima celebrated on May 23, 2024.
  • International Day for Biodiversity 2024 Theme: Be part of the Plan. 6
  • Anti-Terrorism Day : 21 May 2024, death anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi 6
  • World Honey Bee Day is observed on May 20th. 6

International Current Affairs.

  • UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a general election on July 4, 2024.
  • To Lam become new President of Vietnam..
  • Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash.

Polity Current Affairs.

  • Voter turnout 57.51% in fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024.

Science and Technology Current Affairs.

  • Sunita Williams, an Indian-origin astronaut, is set to fly into space for the third time.
  • Gopi Thotakura became the first Indian space tourist.

Sports Current Affairs.

  • Nikhat Zareen and Minakshi won gold medals in boxing at the Elorda Cup 2024. 10
  • Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the Men’s doubles title at the Thailand Open. 10

Miscellaneous Current Affairs.

  • Arti, Pink E-Rickshaw driver from Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, won the Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award 2024.
  • India’s rank on Travel & Tourism Development Index improved to 39th place, the highest in South Asia 

Weekly Current Affairs MCQ: 19 May to 25 May 2024  

PDF : Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
Period : 19 May to 25 May 2024
Medium : English
PDF Pages : 19

Current Affairs PDF (English) :  19 May to 25 May 2024

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 26 & 27 May 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 26 & 27 May 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 26 & 27 May 2024

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
Answer: C) Anasuya Sengupta
Detail News

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
Answer: B) The Shameless
Detail News

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
Answer: B) Payal Kapadia
Detail News

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
Answer: C) All We Imagine as Light
Detail News

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
Answer: C) Dipa Karmakar
Detail News

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
Answer: B) General Manoj Pande
Detail News

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
Answer: C) Kolkata Knight Riders
Detail News

Daily Current Affairs : 26 & 27 May 2024 in Hindi Click Here

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

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 25 May 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 25 May 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 25 May 2024

Q: What prestigious award did Arti, Pink E-Rickshaw driver from Uttar Pradesh win on 22 May 2024?
A) Nobel Peace Prize
B) Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award
C) International Women of Courage Award
D) Global Humanitarian Award

Answer
Ans : B) Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award
Detail News

Q: What is the name of the first pre-monsoon cyclone of 2024 in the Bay of Bengal, make landfall on 26 May 2024?
A) Cyclone Fani
B) Cyclone Amphan
C) Cyclone Yaas
D) Cyclone Remal

Answer
Ans : D) Cyclone Remal
Detail News

Q: Which prestigious award did “SUNFLOWERS WERE THE FIRST ONES TO KNOW” win at the 77th Cannes Film Festival?
A) Palme d’Or
B) La Cinef Award for Best Short
C) Best Director Award
D) Jury Prize

Answer
Ans : B) La Cinef Award for Best Short
Detail News

Daily Current Affairs : 25 May 2024 in Hindi Click Here

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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