1. What is ‘INDRA App’, recently seen in news?
[A] a multi purpose app that will helps astronauts to carry activities
[B] It provides digital financial data to states
[C] It disseminates weather related information and forecasts
[D] It is related to Anganwadi workers
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Correct Answer: C [It disseminates weather related information and forecasts]
Notes:
The INDRA app, launched during World Meteorological Day celebrations by School of Naval Oceanology & Meteorology and Indian Naval Meteorological Analysis Centre at Southern Naval Command, facilitates weather information dissemination. Developed by BISAG and Indian Navy, it aids quick decision-making. BISAG, an Autonomous Scientific Society under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, focuses on geo-spatial technology development, research, and capacity building. Its three main domains are Satellite Communication, Geo-informatics, and Geo-spatial technology.
2. Katchatheevu Island, recently seen in news, is situated between which two countries?
[A] India and Bangladesh
[B] India and Myanmar
[C] India and Sri Lanka
[D] Spain and France
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Correct Answer: C [India and Sri Lanka]
Notes:
Documents obtained through an RTI application by Tamil Nadu’s BJP chief K. Annamalai reveal India’s inconsistent approach to the Katchatheevu island dispute with Sri Lanka. Katchatheevu, a small island in the Palk Strait, lacks a permanent settlement and freshwater source. Administered by both India and Sri Lanka historically, a 1974 agreement marked its boundary. Indian fishermen, particularly from Tamil Nadu, face challenges due to conflicting claims over the island.
3. Utkal Diwas 2024, recently seen in news, is related with which state?
[A] Odisha
[B] Bihar
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: A [Odisha]
Notes:
Utkal Diwas, also known as Odisha Day, commemorates the formation of Odisha on April 1, 1936. It signifies the state’s cultural and historical significance, marking the end of a struggle for a separate identity from British colonial rule. Celebrated annually, it showcases Odisha’s rich heritage through festivities, including decorations and cultural displays. The state flag’s colors symbolize Odia pride and unity, highlighting the event’s importance in preserving the region’s traditions and identity.
4. Recently, which city is being established by the armed forces as the country’s first India’s first tri-service common defense station?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Chennai
[C] Mumbai
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: C [Mumbai]
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The Armed Forces plan to transform Mumbai into India’s inaugural tri-service common defense station for the Army, Navy, and Indian Air Force (IAF). This aims at fostering jointness among the services preceding the establishment of integrated theatre commands. Theatreization involves integrating army, air force, and navy capabilities to optimize resources for warfare. Such commands combine assets from all three services under unified leadership, mirroring practices in major nations like China, Russia, the US, the UK, and France.
5. Recently, where was the Nepal-India International Sanskrit Conclave held?
[A] Pokhara, Nepal
[B] New Delhi, India
[C] Kathmandu, Nepal
[D] Varanasi, India
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Correct Answer: C [Kathmandu, Nepal]
Notes:
Indian and Nepalese Sanskrit scholars unite to enhance Sanskrit research and education. The three-day Nepal-India International Sanskrit Conclave in Kathmandu, organized by Niti Anusandhan Pratisthan, Nepal, along with Delhi’s Central Sanskrit University and India Foundation, saw over 120 experts participating. A five-point resolution includes annual conferences, a study center for unpublished Sanskrit manuscripts, support for gurukuls’ development, joint research, and training programs. The initiative aims to strengthen cultural ties and preserve Sanskrit heritage.
6. Recently, who clinched the 2024 Miami Open men’s doubles title at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida, USA?
[A] Carlos Alcaraz and Sinner Jannik
[B] Daniil Medvedev and C. Norrie
[C] Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek
[D] Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden
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Correct Answer: D [Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden]
Notes:
Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna, with Australian partner Matthew Ebden, secured the 2024 Miami Open men’s doubles title on March 31, 2024, at the Hard Rock Stadium, Florida. They overcame Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek, reclaiming their ATP World No.1 rank. Bopanna, breaking his own record, became the oldest player to win an ATP 1000 Masters Championship. He joins elite Indian players who have won the Miami Open.
7. What is the name of the Indian Coast Guard ship that recently made a port call in Vietnam as part of its overseas deployment to ASEAN countries?
[A] Tara Bai
[B] Samrat
[C] Samudra Paheredar
[D] Priyadarshini
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Correct Answer: C [Samudra Paheredar]
Notes:
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Pollution Control Vessel Samudra Paheredar, along with a helicopter, docked at Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam on April 02, 2024, continuing its ASEAN deployment. Crew will focus on marine pollution response, search & rescue, and law enforcement through professional interactions, training, and sports events with Vietnam Coast Guard. Demonstrating India’s shipbuilding prowess, the visit strengthens bilateral ties and showcases cooperation. 25 NCC cadets will join in environmental activities.
8. Which region of West Bengal was recently struck by a devastating tornado?
[A] Mainaguri
[B] Siliguri
[C] Darjeeling
[D] Kolkata
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Correct Answer: A [Mainaguri]
Notes:
Recently, a destructive tornado hit Mainaguri, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, leaving five dead and over a hundred injured within its 10-minute rampage. Tornadoes, though rare, afflict India’s eastern regions like West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand, especially pre-monsoon. A 2016 study by India Meteorological Department noted increased tornado activity in Bengal, with fatalities. Rising occurrences in India are attributed to factors like warming Bay of Bengal and unusual wind patterns.
9. What is Kallakkadal, recently seen in news?
[A] Coastal flooding caused by swell waves
[B] A loosely defined region in the western part of North Atlantic Ocean
[C] It is traditional fishing technique in South India
[D] Newly discovered asteroids
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Correct Answer: A [Coastal flooding caused by swell waves]
Notes:
High sea waves, termed swell waves, have flooded coastal homes in Kerala, known locally as Kallakkadal or swell surge. Occurring primarily during pre-monsoon and sometimes post-monsoon, Kallakkadal results from distant storms generating ocean swells. Coined by fishermen, Kallakkadal signifies the sea’s thief-like arrival. These waves originate from the southern Indian Ocean, taking several days to reach Kerala’s coast. UNESCO recognized the term in 2012, highlighting its significance in describing this coastal flooding phenomenon.
10. LEADS programme 2024, is recently launched by which organization?
[A] Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) & Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
[B] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
[C] Indian National Science Academy (INSA) & National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG)
[D] National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
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Correct Answer: C [Indian National Science Academy (INSA) & National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) ]
Notes:
The 2nd INSA-NCGG LEADS program, held in New Delhi from April 1-7, 2024, is a collaborative effort between the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) and the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG). It aims to cultivate future leaders in science and technology, promoting visionary leadership and scientific excellence in India. Professors and scientists from various prestigious institutions participate, supported by NCGG’s governance training and INSA’s scientific excellence promotion.
