- Where has DRDO successfully tested long-range ‘smart’ anti-submarine missile system? / डीआरडीओ ने लंबी दूरी की ‘स्मार्ट’ पनडुब्बी रोधी मिसाइल प्रणाली का सफल परीक्षण कहाँ किया है?
- Odisha / ओडिशा
- Tamil Nadu / तमिलनाडु
- Andhra Pradesh / आंध्र प्रदेश
- West Bengal / पश्चिम बंगाल
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2. Where has the first ‘National Women’s Hockey League 2024’ started?/ पहली ‘राष्ट्रीय महिला हॉकी लीग 2024’ कहाँ प्रारंभ हुई है?
- Odisha / ओडिशा
- Jharkhand / झारखंड
- Uttar Pradesh / उत्तर प्रदेश
- Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदेश
Show The Answer 2. Jharkhand / झारखंड
3. Who has been recently appointed to the post of Vice Chief of Naval Staff? / हाल ही में नौसेना स्टाफ के उपाध्यक्ष पद पर किसे नियुक्त किया गया है?
- Krishna Swaminathan / कृष्णा स्वामीनाथन
- Krishna Ella / कृष्णा एला
- Dinesh Kumar Tripathi / दिनेश कुमार त्रिपाठी
- Narsingh Yadav / नरसिंह यादव
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4. Who has won the men’s and women’s title in the 16th TCS World 10K Bengaluru Marathon recently? / हाल ही में 16वीं टीसीएस वर्ल्ड 10K बेंगलुरु मैराथन में पुरुष और महिला वर्ग का खिताब किसने जीता है?
- Uganda / युगांडा
- west indies / वेस्टइंडीज
- Jamaica / जमैका
- kenya / केन्या
Show The Answer 4. kenya / केन्या
5. Recently, who is the first player to make the record of winning most 150 matches in the history of IPL? / हाल ही में IPL के इतिहास में सर्वाधिक 150 मैचों में जीत हासिल करने का रिकॉर्ड बनाने वाले पहले खिलाड़ी कौन है?
- Ravindra Jadeja / रवींद्र जडेजा
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni / महेंद्र सिंह धोनी
- Rohit Sharma / रोहित शर्मा
- Dinesh Karthik / दिनेश कार्तिक
Show The Answer 2. Mahendra Singh Dhoni / महेंद्र सिंह धोनी
6. Which institute has recently developed innovative printed dummy ballot unit? / हाल ही में किस संस्थान ने इनोवेटिव उडी प्रिंटेड डमी बैलेट यूनिट विकसित किया है ?
- IIT Delhi / आईआईटी दिल्ली
- IIT Mumbai / आईआईटी मुंबई
- IIT Guwahati / आईआईटी गुवाहाटी
- IIT Jaipur / आईआईटी जयपुर
Show The Answer 3. IIT Guwahati / आईआईटी गुवाहाटी
7. Recently, for the first time under the Lok Sabha elections 2024, Bru migrants have voted in the Lok Sabha elections. In which state do they reside? / हाल ही में लोकसभा चुनाव 2024 के अंतर्गत पहली बार ब्रू प्रवासियों ने लोकसभा चुनाव में मतदान किया है, यह किस राज्य में निवास करते है?
- Tripura / त्रिपुरा
- Sikkim / सिक्किम
- Orissa / उड़ीसा
- Assam / असम
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8. Which title has been awarded to ‘Alejandra Marisa Rodriguez’ recently? / हाल ही में ‘एलेजांद्रा मारिसा रोड्रिग्ज’ को किस खिताब से सम्मानित किया गया है ?
- Miss universe 2024 / मिस यूनिवर्स 2024
- Miss Universe Buenos Aires 2024 / मिस यूनिवर्स ब्यूनस आयर्स 2024
- Miss world 2024 / मिस वर्ल्ड 2024
- Miss america 2024 / मिस अमेरिका 2024
Show The Answer 2. Miss Universe Buenos Aires 2024 / मिस यूनिवर्स ब्यूनस आयर्स 2024
9. Who has been honored with the Lachhu Maharaj Award recently? / हाल ही मैं लच्छू महाराज पुरस्कार से किसे सम्मानित किया गया है ?
- Mukund Desai / मुंकुंद देसाई
- Shobhana Chakraborty / शोभना चक्रवर्ती
- Mrinalini Sarabhai / मृणालिनी साराभाई
- Hema Malini / हेमा मालिनी
Show The Answer 4. Hema Malini / हेमा मालिनी
10. Who has recently been appointed CVO of NTPC? / हाल ही में NTPC का CVO किसे नियुक्त किया गया है।
- Neena Singh / नीना सिंह
- Rashmita Jha / रश्मिता झा
- Indramani Pandey / इंद्रमणि पांडे
- Bhupinder Singh / भूपिंदर सिंह
Show The Answer 2. Rashmita Jha / रश्मिता झा
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Some lines of current affairs 20 May 2024 news
International
China Imposes Sanctions on US Defense Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sales
In response to what it sees as violations of its territorial claims, China has imposed sanctions on Boeing and two other U.S. defense companies for selling arms to Taiwan. This announcement coincided with Taiwan’s presidential inauguration, underscoring regional tensions.
Banking
SBI General Launches ‘Surety Bond Bima’ for Infrastructure Projects
SBI General Insurance, part of the State Bank of India, has introduced ‘Surety Bond Bima’ to help infrastructure projects by offering a security guarantee.
Business
IRDAI Reduces Solvency Requirement and Eliminates Exposure Limit for Surety Bonds
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has revised the rules for surety bonds based on feedback from the insurance industry. These changes are designed to make surety insurance products more accessible and to encourage more insurers to meet the rising demand, especially in the infrastructure sector.
Economy
Ind-RA Predicts GDP Growth Rate of 6.7% for Q4, Around 7% for FY24
The Indian economy grew strongly in the first three quarters of the 2023-24 fiscal year, with GDP increasing by 8.2% in the June quarter, 8.1% in the September quarter, and 8.4% in the December quarter. India Ratings and Research (Ind-RA) predicts a GDP growth rate of 6.7% for the March quarter and around 6.9-7% for the entire fiscal year, according to their principal economist, Sunil Kumar Sinha. The official GDP numbers for Q4 and provisional estimates for FY24 will be released on May 31.
RXIL’s TReDS Platform Exceeds INR 1 Trillion in MSME Invoice Financing
India’s MSME sector, which contributes over 30% to the GDP and employs about 12 crore people, faces a major credit gap of around Rs. 28.2 lakh crores. RXIL’s Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) platform has reached a milestone by financing over 50 lakh invoices worth ₹1,00,000 crore since it started. This achievement highlights the platform’s importance in offering accessible working capital financing solutions to MSMEs, which is essential for economic growth and India’s goal of becoming a Rs. 5 trillion economy.
Fusion Micro Finance Gets $25 Million Loan from US International DFC
Fusion Micro Finance secured a $25 million loan from the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to support its expansion, with a focus on empowering rural women entrepreneurs. They received an initial disbursement of $20 million as part of an eight-year loan to improve business operations and promote financial inclusion.
SEBI’s changes to LODR Regulations: Improving Market Cap Calculation
SEBI made important changes to its Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) rules, particularly regarding how market capitalization is calculated for listed companies. These changes aim to redefine when the rules apply and set a clear timeframe for calculating average market capitalization.
Appointments
RBI has given the green light to Pradeep Natarajan’s appointment as the Whole Time Director of IDFC FIRST Bank.
The RBI approved Pradeep Natarajan’s appointment as a Whole Time Director on IDFC FIRST Bank’s Board, highlighting the bank’s focus on enhancing its leadership. Natarajan’s tenure will last three years.
Ranks and Reports
Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani rank among the top 15 wealthiest people globally.
Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are now among the top 15 richest people globally, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This is a notable feat, particularly for Gautam Adani, who regained his spot after a setback in 2023 due to short selling in his company’s stock. It’s worth mentioning that for the first time, all individuals in the top 15 have a net worth exceeding $100 billion.
Ronaldo remains at the top of Forbes’ highest-paid athletes list.
Cristiano Ronaldo, despite being towards the end of his career, has once again claimed the top spot on Forbes’ list of the highest-paid athletes globally, thanks to his substantial earnings in Saudi Arabia. This marks the fourth time he’s achieved this position.
World Bee Day 2024: Date, Theme, History, Significance, and Celebrations
May 20 is World Bee Day, celebrating the birth of Anton Janša, a beekeeping pioneer. Recognized by the UN since 2017, it underscores bees’ crucial role in food security, biodiversity, and sustainable farming. The 2024 theme, “Bee engaged with Youth,” stresses involving young people in bee conservation to safeguard these essential pollinators.
Indian Army Veteran Dies in Gaza Assault
Colonel (Retd.) Waibhav Anil Kale, a former Indian Army officer working with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (DSS) in Gaza, lost his life in a tragic incident on May 13, 2024. His vehicle was attacked in Rafah, Gaza, making him the first international casualty since the recent increase in tensions between Israel and Hamas.
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