41. Recently, which Indian peacekeeper received the ‘United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year for 2023’?
[A] Lakshmi Sehgal
[B] Radhika Sen
[C] Sophia Qureshi
[D] Priya Jhingan
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Correct Answer: B [Radhika Sen]
Notes:
Major Radhika Sen, an Indian peacekeeper in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, received the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year for 2023. Serving with MONUSCO, she led the Engagement Platoon, established Community Alert Networks, and conducted mixed-gender patrols. Her efforts included providing education and training for locals, empowering women, and fostering a safe, inclusive environment. Her service ran from March 2023 to April 2024. The award, established in 2016, honors peacekeepers integrating gender perspectives. Major Sen is the second Indian recipient after Major Suman Gawani in 2019, who served in South Sudan.
42. Recently, who received the Hindi Sahitya Bharati Award 2024?
[A] Rameshchandra Shah
[B] Seeni Viswanathan
[C] Krishna Prakash
[D] Sandeep Joshi
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Correct Answer: C [Krishna Prakash]
Notes:
Krishna Prakash, renowned for leading Mumbai Police’s counterterrorism unit, Force One, has received the Annual Hindi Sahitya Bharati Award at Mumbai’s Sab Me Ram Shashwat Shri Ram event. Known as a “super cop,” Prakash heads the elite Force One and is a two-time Guinness World Record holder. His third record involved initiating the maximum number of letters through postcards to Lord Ram, facilitating direct connections between the common man and the divine.
43. A J T Johnsingh, who recently passed away, belonged to which field?
[A] Wildlife conservationist
[B] Entertainer
[C] Poet
[D] Politician
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Correct Answer: A [Wildlife conservationist ]
Notes:
Distinguished Indian wildlife conservationist and biologist A J T Johnsingh passed away at 78 in Bengaluru on June 7, 2024. Born in Tamil Nadu’s Western Ghats, he was influenced by Jim Corbett’s tales. Johnsingh joined the Wildlife Institute of India and played key roles in tiger conservation and various organizations. His research focused on diverse species, and he authored over 70 scientific papers and 80 popular articles on wildlife conservation.
44. Pandit Rajeev Taranath, who recently passed away, was associated with which field?
[A] Table player
[B] Sarod maestro
[C] Classical vocalist
[D] Violin player
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Correct Answer: B [Sarod maestro]
Notes:
Sarod maestro Pandit Rajeev Taranath recently passed away in Mysuru. The sarod, a prominent Hindustani classical music instrument, is a stringed lute adapted from the Afghan rabab in the 16th century, with its modern form designed in the 19th century. Typically 100 cm long, it features a hollow wooden body, a goatskin membrane, a horn bridge, and steel or bronze strings, with no fretboard but a polished steel plate.
45. Recently, which regulatory body has been awarded the ‘Risk Manager of the Year Award 2024’ by Central Banking, London, UK?
[A] RBI
[B] NABARD
[C] SEBI
[D] SBI
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Correct Answer: A [RBI]
Notes:
In 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) received the “Risk Manager of the Year Award” from Central Banking in London. This accolade recognizes RBI’s efforts in enhancing risk management policies and ensuring financial stability in India. Mr. Manoranjan Mishra, RBI’s Executive Director, accepted the award, highlighting RBI’s achievements in risk culture and setting benchmarks for global central banks in effective risk management practices.
46. Recently, who has made history as the first Indian to receive the prestigious ‘Nelson Mandela Lifetime Achievement Award’?
[A] Vinod Ganatra
[B] Ravi Gaikwad
[C] Amit Dutta
[D] Ashvin Kumar
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Correct Answer: A [Vinod Ganatra]
Notes:
Vinod Ganatra, a prominent children’s filmmaker from India, has been honored with South Africa’s prestigious ‘Nelson Mandela Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his contributions to cinema. He is the first Indian to receive this accolade, presented at the 7th Nelson Mandela Children’s Film Festival. Ganatra’s career spans over four decades, producing numerous documentaries and youth programs, and winning 36 national and international awards, including the ‘Liv Ullmann Peace Prize’ and ‘DadaSaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award.’
47. Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare, who recently passed away, was the former governor of which state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: D [Odisha]
Notes:
Former Odisha Governor Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare, aged 95, passed away on June 15. He was a senior Congress leader from Maharashtra, served three terms in the Rajya Sabha, and practiced as a Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court. Bhandare’s tenure as Governor of Odisha spanned from August 2007 to March 2013. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and former CM Naveen Patnaik expressed deep sorrow at his demise.
48. Recently, who has been elected as the new President of the European Council of the European Union?
[A] Charles Michel
[B] Antonio Costa
[C] Herman Van Rompuy
[D] Von der Leyen
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Correct Answer: B [Antonio Costa]
Notes:
Antonio Costa, former Prime Minister of Portugal, was elected President of the European Council, replacing Charles Michel, effective October 1, 2024. Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas will be the new High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. The European Council elects its President by secret ballot for a 2.5-year term, renewable once. The President leads the Council’s work and represents the EU internationally.
49. Recently, who has been conferred with the “Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur” (Knight of the Legion of Honour), the highest civilian award of France?
[A] Koppu Sadashiva Murthy
[B] Roshni Nadar Malhotra
[C] Pushp Kumar Joshi
[D] Alok Ohrie
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Correct Answer: B [Roshni Nadar Malhotra]
Notes:
Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson of HCLTech, was awarded France’s highest civilian honor, the “Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur,” for her significant contributions to business and sustainability, as well as enhancing economic relations between France and India. The honor was presented by the French Ambassador to India, acknowledging her exceptional leadership and influence in international business and diplomacy, underscoring her impactful role in these sectors.
50. Which organization recently awarded Captain Abhilash Rawat and his crew of oil tanker ‘Marlin Luanda for Exceptional Bravery in Red Sea Mission?
[A] World Meteorological Organization
[B] International Maritime Organisation
[C] World Bank
[D] United Nations Environment Programme
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Correct Answer: B [International Maritime Organisation ]
Notes:
Captain Avhilash Rawat and his crew from the oil tanker Marlin Luanda have received the 2024 International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. They were recognized for their determination during a rescue mission in the Red Sea, where they encountered a serious fire after an anti-ship missile strike, allegedly from Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. The award highlights the skill and bravery of Indian seafarers, as noted by India’s Directorate General of Shipping.
