Mastering Parajumbles: Tips, Tricks, and Examples for Competitive Exams

Staying updated with current affairs is essential for cracking competitive exams like SSC, UPSC, Banking, and Railway. To help you prepare effectively, we've compiled a comprehensive list of key events from May 2024.

To make your study sessions more focused and efficient, we've categorized these events into sections such as Sports, Science, Awards, Government Schemes and other important categories. This allows you to study specific areas that are most relevant to your exam, making it easier to retain important information.

Test Your Knowledge: May 2024 Current Affairs

Current affairs play an important role in various competitive exams, and by keeping up with the latest news, you can improve your chances of scoring well. Make sure to go through these topics thoroughly to stay ahead in your exam preparation and maximize your chances of success.

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Awards and Honors

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Q1: Who won the International Booker Prize 2024?

A. Geetanjali Shree

B. Olga Tokarczuk

C. Jenny Erpenbeck

D. David Diop

Jenny Erpenbeck (Germany) won for her novel "Kairos," translated into English by Michael Hofmann. The 2023 winner was Georgi Gospodinov for "Time Shelter."

Q2: Who won the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize 2024?

A. Vandana Shiva

B. Alok Shukla

C. Dayamani Barla

D. Chandi Prasad Bhatt

Known as the "Green Nobel Award," the Goldman Environmental Prize includes a reward of $2 lakh. Alok Shukla’s campaign saved 4.45 lakh acres of biodiversity-rich forest in Chhattisgarh.

Q3: Who was awarded the Shaw Prize 2024 in Astronomy?

A. Andrea Ghez

B. Duncan Lorimer

C. Shrinivas R. Kulkarni

D. Matthew Bailes

Shrinivas R. Kulkarni, an Indian-origin astronomer, won the Shaw Prize in 2024 for his exceptional contributions to the field of astronomy.

Q4: Who set a record by climbing Mount Everest 29 times?

A. Gami Sherpa

B. Kami Rita Sherpa

C. Ankita Gupta

D. None

Kami Rita Sherpa from Nepal set a new record by summiting Mount Everest 29 times, the highest peak in the world.

Q5: Who received the ‘United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year’ award for 2023?

A. Radhika Sen

B. Sophia Qureshi

C. Lakshmi Sehgal

D. Priya Jhingan

Radhika Sen received the award for her significant contributions to gender equality in peacekeeping missions.

Q6: Which Indian film won the prestigious Grand Prix award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival?

A. Dunki

B. Salaar

C. All We Imagine as Light

D. None

Directed by Payal Kapadia, All We Imagine as Light won the Grand Prix award at Cannes, making her the first Indian to achieve this honor.

Q7: Who has been honored with the Global Excellence Award 2024 for outstanding contributions in education?

A. Anita Sharma

B. Chandrakant Satija

C. Aruna Goswami

D. None

Chandrakant Satija received the Global Excellence Award 2024 for his remarkable contributions to the education sector.

Q8: Who has been awarded the Global Pride of Sindhi Award 2024?

A. Pawan Sindhi

B. Vinay Vir

C. Ruskin Bond

D. Surjit Patar

Pawan Sindhi received the Global Pride of Sindhi Award 2024 for his contributions to the Sindhi community and culture.

Q9: Who has been honored with the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship in 2024?

A. Malti Joshi

B. Kamla Beniwal

C. Salam Bin Razzaq

D. Ruskin Bond

Renowned author Ruskin Bond was awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Fellowship for his outstanding literary contributions.

Q10: Who was honored with the Prestigious Sahitya Akademi Fellowship posthumously?

A. Vinay Vir

B. Bernard Hill

C. Kamla Beniwal

D. None

The Sahitya Akademi Fellowship was not awarded posthumously; it was conferred upon living literary figures like Ruskin Bond in 2024.

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Banking and Finance

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Q1: Who overtook the US to become India’s largest trading partner in FY24?

A. China

B. UAE

C. Germany

D. Japan

China overtook the US as India’s largest trading partner in FY24, with total trade valued at $118.4 billion, comprising $101.7 billion in imports and $16.67 billion in exports.

Q2: Which bank topped among PSU banks in business growth in FY24?

A. Axis Bank

B. Yes Bank

C. Bank of Maharashtra

D. None

Bank of Maharashtra achieved the highest business growth among PSU banks in FY24. Its headquarters is located in Pune.

Q3: Who has been appointed as IDFC FIRST Bank’s Whole Time Director?

A. Raju Bhai

B. Pradeep Natarajan

C. Anita Dosaj

D. None

Pradeep Natarajan was appointed as the Whole Time Director of IDFC FIRST Bank, headquartered in Mumbai.

Q4: Which bank introduced Pixel Play: India’s Premier Virtual Credit Card with Visa?

A. Axis Bank

B. HDFC Bank

C. Yes Bank

D. None

HDFC Bank launched the Pixel Play virtual credit card, providing innovative digital and physical payment solutions.

Q5: Who was appointed as the Chairman of HDFC Life?

A. Keki Mistry

B. N Chandrasekaran

C. Rakesh Sinha

D. None

Keki Mistry was appointed as the Chairman of HDFC Life, contributing to the company’s strategic growth.

Q6: Which company launched the “No Jhanjhat Life Insurance Fatafat” campaign?

A. SBI Life

B. HDFC Life

C. Tata AIA

D. Max Life

HDFC Life launched the “No Jhanjhat Life Insurance Fatafat” campaign to simplify life insurance processes for customers.

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Defence

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Q1: What is Rudra M-II, which was recently in the news?

A. Anti-Radiation Missile

B. Submarine

C. Hypersonic Missile

D. Fighter Jet

Rudra M-II is a solid-propelled anti-radiation missile system developed indigenously for air-to-surface operations. It was successfully flight-tested by DRDO, launched from a Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet.

Q2: Indian Army will receive Igla-S Air Defence Systems from which country?

A. Russia

B. France

C. UK

D. USA

Igla-S is a portable, very short-range air defense missile system that the Indian Army will procure from Russia.

Q3: Exercise Tarkash, a joint counter-terrorism exercise, was held between India and which country?

A. UK

B. Japan

C. USA

D. Maldives

Exercise Tarkash, focusing on counter-terrorism strategies, was a collaboration between India and the USA.

Q4: The IAF contingent joined the ‘Red Flag 24’ exercise in which location?

A. New York

B. Jaisalmer

C. New Delhi

D. Alaska

The Indian Air Force participated in the ‘Red Flag 24’ multi-nation military exercise held in Alaska, USA.

Q5: Who has been appointed as Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy?

A. Sanjay Bhalla

B. PK Sinha

C. R Hari Kumar

D. None

Sanjay Bhalla was appointed as the Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy. The current Chief of the Indian Navy is Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi.

Q6: The IAF conducted Bambi Bucket operations to combat forest fires in which state?

A. Gujarat

B. Goa

C. Bihar

D. Uttarakhand

The Indian Air Force used Mi17 V5 helicopters for Bambi Bucket operations to control forest fires in Nainital, Uttarakhand.

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Government Schemes and Policies

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Q1: How much funding has the Cabinet approved for the IndiaAI Mission?

A. 10,300 Cr

B. 12,700 Cr

C. 15,000 Cr

D. None

The Cabinet approved ₹10,300 crores for the IndiaAI Mission to empower AI startups and expand compute infrastructure. The mission will be implemented by the ‘IndiaAI’ Independent Business Division under the Digital India Corporation.

Q2: The Central government exported 14,000 tons of non-basmati white rice to which country?

A. Japan

B. Ukraine

C. Mauritius

D. USA

India exported 14,000 tons of non-basmati white rice to Mauritius to strengthen trade relations.

Q3: Which state mandated 33% reservation for women in government contract jobs?

A. Gujarat

B. Haryana

C. Bihar

D. Karnataka

The Karnataka government introduced a 33% reservation for women in government contract jobs to promote gender equality.

Q4: Which state government launched the ‘Pirul Lao-Paise Pao’ campaign to combat forest fires?

A. Uttarakhand

B. Bihar

C. Gujarat

D. Manipur

Uttarakhand’s CM Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the ‘Pirul Lao-Paise Pao’ campaign to utilize pine needles (Pirul) to prevent forest fires.

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Important Dates and Events

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Q1: When is National Technology Day observed in India?

A. 14 May

B. 12 May

C. 10 May

D. 11 May

National Technology Day is celebrated on May 11 to commemorate the Pokhran-II nuclear tests conducted in 1998 under the leadership of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. The 2024 theme was ‘School to Startups – Igniting Young Minds to Innovate.’

Q2: When is National Dengue Day observed in India?

A. 17 May

B. 18 May

C. 16 May

D. 15 May

National Dengue Day is observed on May 16 to raise awareness about dengue prevention. Dengue is caused by the Aedes aegypti mosquito and symptoms include fever, headache, and muscle pain. The 2024 theme was ‘Dengue Prevention: Our Responsibility for a Safer Tomorrow.’

Q3: When is World Hypertension Day observed?

A. 16th May

B. 17th May

C. 18th May

D. None Of These

World Hypertension Day is observed on May 17 to raise awareness about high blood pressure. Normal BP is 120/80 mmHg, hypertension is 140/90 mmHg, and hypotension is 90/60 mmHg.

Q4: When is the International Day of Biological Diversity celebrated?

A. 24 May

B. 25 May

C. 22 May

D. 23 May

The International Day of Biological Diversity is celebrated on May 22. The 2024 theme was “Be Part of the Plan” to emphasize biodiversity conservation.

Q5: When is International Museum Day celebrated?

A. 18th May

B. 19th May

C. 17th May

D. 16th May

International Museum Day is celebrated on May 18. The 2024 theme was “Museums for Education and Research.” Notable museums in India include the Indian Museum (Kolkata), Salar Jung Museum (Hyderabad), and National Museum (New Delhi).

Q6: When is International Nurses Day observed?

A. 12th May

B. 14th May

C. 10th May

D. None

International Nurses Day is observed on May 12 to honor the contributions of nurses globally. The 2024 theme was “Our Nurses. Our Future.”

Q7: Which state celebrated its formation on May 1, 1960, along with Maharashtra?

A. Punjab

B. Kerala

C. Gujarat

D. Rajasthan

Gujarat and Maharashtra were formed on May 1, 1960, following the bifurcation of the Bombay State.

Q8: When is National Anti-Terrorism Day observed in India?

A. 23rd May

B. 21st May

C. 22nd May

D. 24th May

National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed on May 21 to commemorate the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who was assassinated in 1991.

Q9: What was the 2024 theme for World Asthma Day?

A. Asthma Awareness

B. Asthma Education Empowers

C. Better Breathing for All

D. None

The 2024 theme for World Asthma Day, observed on the first Tuesday of May, was “Asthma Education Empowers.”

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International Affairs

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Q1: Where was the world’s highest observatory inaugurated?

A. USA

B. Japan

C. Chile

D. India

The Atacama Observatory, the world’s highest, is located in Chile and was inaugurated by the University of Tokyo at an altitude of 5,640 meters.

Q2: Which country discovered the world’s deepest blue hole?

A. Mexico

B. Australia

C. France

D. USA

The "Taam Ja" blue hole was discovered in Mexico’s Chetumal Bay. It measures 1,380 feet deep. Blue holes are large marine sinkholes composed of carbonate bedrock.

Q3: Which country became the first to lose all its glaciers?

A. Iceland

B. USA

C. Switzerland

D. Venezuela

Venezuela has lost all its glaciers, with the Humboldt Glacier being the last to disappear due to climate change.

Q4: Ebrahim Raisi, who recently passed away in a helicopter crash, was the President of which country?

A. Sudan

B. Ukraine

C. Iran

D. Israel

Ebrahim Raisi, the President of Iran, died in a helicopter crash near Uzi in East Azerbaijan, Iran.

Q5: Where was the world’s first 6G device launched?

A. Japan

B. France

C. USA

D. India

The world’s first 6G device, capable of data transfer at 100 GB/s, was launched in Japan.

Q6: Which country unveiled the world’s first portable hospital?

A. India

B. UK

C. Japan

D. USA

India introduced the Bhishm Portable Hospital under the ‘Project Bhishm’ initiative. The hospital is airliftable with 72 cubes containing essential medical equipment and supplies.

Q7: Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani are disputed territories between which two countries?

A. India & Nepal

B. India & Bangladesh

C. India & Bhutan

D. India & Sri Lanka

These territories are claimed by both India and Nepal. Nepal introduced a new Rs. 100 currency note featuring these disputed areas.

Q8: Allamaye Halina became the new Prime Minister of which country?

A. Mali

B. Chad

C. Uganda

D. Nigeria

Allamaye Halina was elected as the Prime Minister of Chad, replacing the previous leadership.

Q9: To Lam was elected as the new President of which country?

A. Vietnam

B. Indonesia

C. Uganda

D. Mali

To Lam became the new President of Vietnam. The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi.

Q10: Mikhail Mishustin has been re-appointed as Prime Minister of which country?

A. Uganda

B. Russia

C. Ukraine

D. UK

Mikhail Mishustin was re-appointed as Prime Minister of Russia by President Vladimir Putin. The capital of Russia is Moscow.

Q11: Which country’s cultural texts were inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional?

A. Sri Lanka

B. India

C. Japan

D. China

India’s Ramcharitmanas (Tulsidas), Panchatantra (Vishnu Sharma), and Sahṛdayāloka-Locana (Anandvardhan) were inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional list.

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Important Persons

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Q1: Who has been appointed as the President of the GST Appellate Tribunal?

A. Akash Kumar

B. Sanjaya Kumar Mishra

C. Amit Sharma

D. None

Sanjaya Kumar Mishra was appointed as the President of the GST Appellate Tribunal, formed to resolve GST-related disputes in India.

Q2: Who has been appointed as the Presiding Officer of the SAT (Securities Appellate Tribunal)?

A. Alok Singh

B. Dinesh Kumar

C. Aravind Kumar

D. None

Dinesh Kumar was appointed as the Presiding Officer of the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), a statutory body under the Ministry of Law and Justice.

Q3: Which Indian mountaineer became the first person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in one season?

A. Prerna Dangi

B. Ajeet Bajaj

C. Satyadeep Gupta

D. None

Satyadeep Gupta achieved the historic feat of climbing both Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in a single season.

Q4: Who became the first Indian male wrestler to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics?

A. Dinkar Shinde

B. Aman Sehrawat

C. Udey Chand

D. Bhim Singh

Aman Sehrawat is the first Indian male wrestler to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Q5: Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC)?

A. Amit Sharma

B. Rakesh Ranjan

C. Radha Kumari

D. None

Rakesh Ranjan was appointed as the Chairman of the Staff Selection Commission, responsible for recruiting staff for various government departments.

Q6: Who has been appointed as MD & CEO of NARCL?

A. P Santhosh

B. Nupur Talwar

C. Amit Jain

D. Natarajan Sundar

P Santhosh was appointed MD & CEO of the National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL), established for resolving non-performing assets.

Q7: Who has been appointed as NAFED Chairman?

A. Rakesh Sinha

B. Jetha Ahir

C. Anjum Singh

D. Rohit Sharma

Jetha Ahir was appointed as the Chairman of NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India), established on October 2, 1958.

Q8: Who became India’s oldest woman to conquer Mount Everest?

A. Jyoti Ratre

B. Sangeeta Bahl

C. Anita Sharma

D. None

Jyoti Ratre from Madhya Pradesh climbed Mount Everest at the age of 55, setting a record as India’s oldest woman climber.

Q9: Who will become the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of WEF?

A. Klaus Schwab

B. Arnold Dev

C. Ajay Banga

D. None

Klaus Schwab, the founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF), will become the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. WEF was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Q10: Who became the first Indian tourist to journey into space with Blue Origin’s NS-25 mission?

A. Acharya Bhatt

B. Gopi Thotakura

C. Ananda Sinha

D. None

Gopi Thotakura became the first Indian tourist to journey into space aboard Blue Origin’s NS-25 mission.

Q11: Who has been appointed as the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association?

A. Kapil Sibal

B. Rachna Srivastava

C. Deepak Mishra

D. None

Kapil Sibal was appointed as the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, representing the legal community in India.

Q12: Idashisha Nongrang is the first woman Director General of Police (DGP) of which state?

A. Meghalaya

B. Tripura

C. Gujarat

D. Bihar

Idashisha Nongrang became the first woman DGP of Meghalaya, breaking gender barriers in law enforcement.

Q13: Who has been appointed as the Chairman of IFFCO?

A. Dileep Sanghani

B. Amit Sharma

C. Anita Desai

D. None

Dileep Sanghani was appointed as the Chairman of IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative), established in 1967 with headquarters in New Delhi.

Q14: Who has been appointed as Executive Director of RBI?

A. Amit Sharma

B. R. Lakshmi Kanth Rao

C. Sandeep Kumar

D. None

R. Lakshmi Kanth Rao was appointed as an Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), headquartered in Mumbai.

Q15: Who has been appointed as the CEO of Sony India?

A. Gaurav Banerjee

B. Natarajan Sundar

C. Sanjaya Kumar Mishra

D. None

Gaurav Banerjee was appointed as the CEO of Sony India, leading the company’s operations in the region.

Q16: Who won the French MotoGP 2024?

A. Jorge Martin

B. Marc Marquez

C. Fabio Quartararo

D. None

Jorge Martin claimed victory in the 2024 French MotoGP, demonstrating exceptional performance on the track.

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Important Places

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Q1: Chabahar Port is located in which country?

A. Iran

B. UAE

C. India

D. Iraq

Located in the Gulf of Oman, Chabahar Port in Iran is operated by India under a 10-year agreement. It is India’s first overseas port, followed by the Sittwe Port in Myanmar.

Q2: India’s first Constitution Park has been developed in which city?

A. Hyderabad

B. Mumbai

C. Surat

D. Pune

India’s first Constitution Park was developed in Pune through a collaboration between the Indian Army and the Punit Balan Group.

Q3: Archaeologists recently discovered the first evidence of rock art in which city?

A. Lothal (GJ)

B. Agra (UP)

C. Indore (MP)

D. Mangaluru (KR)

The discovery of rock art in Mangaluru provides new insights into ancient civilizations in the region.

Q4: Ambaji White Marble, recently awarded a GI tag, belongs to which state?

A. MP

B. Gujarat

C. Karnataka

D. Bihar

Ambaji White Marble from Gujarat received a GI tag for its unique quality and cultural significance.

Q5: Ritacuba Blanco glacier, recently seen in the news, is located in which country?

A. Colombia

B. Ukraine

C. Russia

D. UK

Ritacuba Blanco glacier, located in Colombia's Andes Mountains, is rapidly vanishing due to climate change.

Q6: Madhava Perumal Temple, recently seen in the news, is located in which state?

A. Karnataka

B. Bihar

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Kerala

The Madhava Perumal Temple in Tamil Nadu indicates the existence of a major submerged trade route over 1,000 years ago, connecting the Kongu region with Karnataka and Kerala.

Q7: Which city is constructing the world’s largest airport, Al Maktoum International Airport?

A. London

B. New York

C. Mumbai

D. Dubai

Dubai is building the world’s largest airport, Al Maktoum International, to enhance global connectivity and capacity.

Q8: What is the capital of Papua New Guinea?

A. Port Moresby

B. Hanoi

C. Moscow

D. None

Port Moresby is the capital of Papua New Guinea. The country was recently in the news due to a massive landslide burying an entire village.

Q9: Cyclone Remal, which recently impacted West Bengal and Bangladesh, was named by which country?

A. UAE

B. Oman

C. Iran

D. India

Cyclone Remal, a tropical cyclone, was named by Oman and recently hit areas in West Bengal and Bangladesh.

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Reports and Indices

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Q1: What is India’s rank in the World Press Freedom Index 2024?

A. 120

B. 175

C. 140

D. 159

India ranks 159th out of 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index 2024, released by Reporters Without Borders. Norway and Denmark hold the top spots, while Eritrea ranks last.

Q2: What is India’s rank in the Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024?

A. 59

B. 39

C. 45

D. 20

India ranked 39th in the Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024, published by the World Economic Forum. Top-ranking countries include the USA, Spain, and Japan.

Q3: What is the rank of Mumbai in the Wealthiest Cities of the World 2024?

A. 15th

B. 10th

C. 45th

D. 24th

Mumbai ranked 24th in the Wealthiest Cities of the World 2024 report by Henley & Partners. Delhi secured the 37th position, and New York topped the list.

Q4: Which country surpassed Japan as the 3rd largest solar power generator in 2023?

A. India

B. USA

C. South Africa

D. France

India became the 3rd largest solar power generator in 2023, behind China and the USA.

Q5: Who topped the 2024 World’s Wealthiest Cities report by Henley & Partners?

A. Mumbai

B. Dubai

C. London

D. New York

New York ranked first in Henley & Partners’ World’s Wealthiest Cities report for 2024. Mumbai ranked 24th, and Delhi ranked 37th.

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Science and Technology

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Q1: What is the name of the world’s first 3D-printed rocket engine?

A. Rudram

B. Agnibaan

C. Shakti

D. AgniJet

The 3D-printed rocket engine "Agnibaan" was successfully launched by Agnikul Cosmos, a Chennai-based startup.

Q2: Which side effect is linked to the Covishield vaccine?

A. Scurvy

B. Tuberculosis

C. Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS)

D. Blue Baby Syndrome

Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) is a blood clotting disorder linked to the Covishield vaccine, which was developed by AstraZeneca in collaboration with Oxford University.

Q3: Which body approved the world’s first major AI regulation?

A. USA

B. G20 Summit

C. EU

D. WTO

The European Union was the first to approve a major law for regulating Artificial Intelligence, setting ethical guidelines and safety benchmarks.

Q4: Which organization announced plans to build the first lunar railway system on the Moon?

A. ESA

B. ISRO

C. NASA

D. JAXA

NASA revealed its plans for a lunar railway system to provide reliable and efficient payload transport on the Moon.

Q5: Which company launched the world’s first CNG bike?

A. TVS

B. TATA

C. Bajaj Auto

D. None

Bajaj Auto introduced the world’s first CNG bike, marking a significant innovation in sustainable transportation.

Q6: Which IIT will build India’s first Quantum Diamond Microchip Imager?

A. IIT Madras

B. IIT Kanpur

C. IIT Bombay

D. None

IIT Bombay, in partnership with Tata Consultancy Services, is developing India’s first Quantum Diamond Microchip Imager, which will enhance the energy efficiency of electronic devices and examine semiconductor chips.

Q7: Which organization recently unveiled the carbon reduction initiative of SFO Technologies?

A. NATO

B. HAL

C. DRDO

D. ISRO

ISRO announced a carbon reduction initiative to reduce emissions by 50% by 2035 and achieve zero emissions by 2040.

Q8: Which institute introduced a new high-yielding wheat seed variety named HD 3386?

A. Central Scientific Industrial Organisation

B. Indian Agricultural Research Institute

C. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

D. National Sugar Research Institute

The Indian Agricultural Research Institute developed HD 3386, a high-yielding wheat seed variety to enhance productivity.

Q9: Which country is planning to construct a High Energy Photon Source (HEPS)?

A. USA

B. UK

C. China

D. Russia

China plans to build the HEPS to produce Asia’s brightest synchrotron X-rays using electricity to generate intense light beams.

Q10: AlphaFold, an AI model, was recently developed by which company?

A. Microsoft

B. Google

C. Apple

D. Reliance

Google developed AlphaFold, an AI model capable of predicting protein structures with unprecedented accuracy.

Q11: What is ‘Batillipes chandrayaani,’ recently seen in the news?

A. New Snake Species

B. Marine Tardigrade Species

C. Submarine

D. None

Batillipes chandrayaani is a marine tardigrade species discovered on Tamil Nadu's southeast coast. It was named after the Chandrayaan-3 mission.

Q12: What is the name of India’s first AI anchors in government?

A. Amrit

B. Krish & Bhoomi

C. Shakti

D. None

India’s first AI anchors, Krish and Bhoomi, were introduced on Doordarshan channel DD Kisan, showcasing advancements in AI broadcasting.

Q13: ISRO is developing a semi-cryogenic engine working on Liquid Oxygen & ________?

A. Petrol

B. Nitrogen

C. Diesel

D. Kerosene

ISRO is developing a semi-cryogenic engine with a thrust of 2,000 kN that uses Liquid Oxygen and Kerosene as propellants.

Q14: What is the name of India’s first BFSI-focused large language model?

A. Sesame

B. Sora

C. FinAI

D. None

Sesame, developed by the fintech company Setu, is India’s first large language model tailored for the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) sector.

Q15: What is ‘FLiRT,’ recently seen in the news?

A. Submarine

B. Rocket

C. New Covid-19 Variant

D. None

FLiRT is a new Covid-19 variant that emerged in the USA.

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Sports

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Q1: Which country topped the medal tally at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships?

A. Japan

B. China

C. USA

D. India

China topped the medal tally with 87 medals. The event was hosted by Japan. India ranked 6th with 17 medals, including 6 golds, 5 silvers, and 6 bronzes. Notably, Deepthi Jeevanji won a gold medal.

Q2: Which nation won the Uber Cup 2024 title?

A. Indonesia

B. South Korea

C. India

D. China

China won the Uber Cup 2024, defeating Indonesia in the finals. The tournament was held in China and is a prestigious women’s badminton championship.

Q3: Which team won the IPL 2024 title?

A. Mumbai Indians

B. Gujarat Titans

C. Rajasthan Royals

D. Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders won their third IPL title in 2024. They defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final, held at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Q4: Who won the men’s singles title at the 2024 Italian Open (tennis)?

A. Alexander Zverev

B. Marcel Granollers

C. Horacio Zeballos

D. None

Alexander Zverev claimed victory in the men’s singles at the 2024 Italian Open.

Q5: Who won the men’s singles title at the 2024 Thailand Open (badminton)?

A. Lee Zii Jia

B. Satwiksairaj

C. Chirag Shetty

D. None

Malaysian badminton player Lee Zii Jia won the men’s singles title at the 2024 Thailand Open.

Q6: Which country won the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2024 title?

A. Indonesia

B. Japan

C. India

D. South Korea

Japan won its first Sultan Azlan Shah Cup (hockey) in 2024, defeating Pakistan in the finals. The tournament was hosted in Malaysia.

Q7: Dipa Karmakar won which medal at the 2024 Asian Women’s Gymnastics Championships?

A. Gold

B. Silver

C. Bronze

D. None

Dipa Karmakar won a gold medal at the 2024 Asian Women’s Gymnastics Championships held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Q8: Which country will host the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026?

A. Australia

B. India

C. UK

D. Japan

Australia has been selected as the host for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

Q9: Which country will host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup?

A. India

B. USA

C. France

D. Brazil

Brazil has been chosen to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, emphasizing its strong football culture.

Q10: Neeraj Chopra won which medal at the ‘Federation Cup 2024’?

A. Gold

B. Silver

C. Bronze

D. None

Neeraj Chopra won a gold medal in javelin throw at the Federation Cup 2024 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, with a distance of 82.27 meters.

Q11: Who has topped Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes in 2024?

A. Virat Kohli

B. Lionel Messi

C. Jon Rahm

D. Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo topped the Forbes’ highest-paid athletes list with $260 million, followed by Jon Rahm ($218 million) and Lionel Messi ($135 million).

Q12: Which state’s Shyaamnikhil became India’s 85th Chess Grandmaster?

A. Gujarat

B. UK

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Kerala

Shyaamnikhil from Tamil Nadu achieved the title of India’s 85th Chess Grandmaster, highlighting the state's contributions to chess.

Q13: Who won the 2024 Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland Chess Tournament title?

A. Magnus Carlsen

B. Wei Yi

C. Praggnanandhaa

D. None

Magnus Carlsen secured victory in the 2024 Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland Chess Tournament, showcasing his dominance in the game.

Q14: Who became the first Indian bowler to take 350 T20 wickets?

A. R Ashwin

B. Yuzvendra Chahal

C. M Shami

D. None

Yuzvendra Chahal achieved the milestone of 350 T20 wickets, becoming the first Indian bowler to do so.

Q15: Who won the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for April 2024?

A. Muhammad Waseem

B. Sunil Narine

C. Jos Butler

D. Virat Kohli

Muhammad Waseem from the UAE was named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for April 2024 for his exceptional cricketing performances.

Q16: Who won the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for April 2024?

A. Hayley Matthews

B. Smriti Mandhana

C. Deepti Sharma

D. Alyssa Healy

Hayley Matthews from the West Indies was awarded the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for April 2024 for her remarkable achievements in cricket.

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Q1: Which country hosted the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in 2024?

A. Japan

B. South Africa

C. UAE

D. India

The meeting was held in Kochi, Kerala. The Antarctic Treaty, signed in Washington on December 1, 1959, aims to preserve Antarctica for peace, scientific research, and environmental protection. India’s research stations in Antarctica are "Maitri" (1989) and "Bharati" (2012).

Q2: Where was the 2024 World Hydrogen Summit and Exhibition held?

A. France

B. Netherlands

C. India

D. UK

The 2024 World Hydrogen Summit was held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and inaugurated by Bhupinder Singh Bhalla. It was organized by the Sustainable Energy Council.

Q3: Which country hosted the ’10th World Water Forum 2024’?

A. Indonesia

B. India

C. France

D. Malaysia

The 10th World Water Forum was held in Bali, Indonesia, with the theme ‘Water for Shared Prosperity.’

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Staying up-to-date with current events can really help you do well on exams like the SSC, UPSC, Railway, and Banking exams. If you study current affairs regularly, you can improve your overall score. Make it a habit to learn and practice about current events every day to succeed in your exams.

Why Current Affairs Matter

Competitive exams in India, such as SSC (Staff Selection Commission), Railway Recruitment, UPSC (Union Public Service Commission), and Banking exams, evaluate a candidate’s general knowledge and awareness of current events. These exams often include sections specifically dedicated to GK and current affairs, making it crucial for aspirants to stay informed.

Current Affairs Weightage for Competitive Exams

Exam	Weightage	Importance
SSC Exams	10-15%	General Awareness section heavily rely on current affairs.
Railway Exams	10%	Critical for the General Awareness section.
UPSC Exams	Integrated across Prelims and Mains	Essential for General Studies Papers (GS I-IV) and the interview stage.
Banking Exams	15-20%	Vital for banking-specific current events, geo-politics and economic knowledge.

Commonly Asked Current Affairs Topics

Category	Details
Government Schemes	Recent schemes, policy changes, and their societal impact.
Sports	Achievements in national and international sports, major tournaments, and Indian athletes’ performances.
Science and Technology	Innovations, space missions, and key technological advancements.
Awards and Honors	National and international awards, recipients, and their contributions.
Art and Culture	Festivals, cultural events, and contributions of eminent personalities.
Defense	Military exercises, defense policies, and advancements in defense technology.
Banking and Finance	Economic reforms, banking sector updates, and government financial policies.
Important Days and Dates	National and international observances, their themes, and historical significance.