231. Who is set to receive the Immigrant Achievement Award for her significant contributions to higher education in the United States?
1. Kashish Shah
2. Esha Kraft
3. Neeli Bendapudi
4. Sweta Jadon
5. Erica J Barron
Option “3” is correct Neeli Bendapudi, the current president of Penn State University, is set to receive the Immigrant Achievement Award for her significant contributions to higher education in the United States. The award recognizes immigrants who have made significant contributions to their communities and professions, and Bendapudi’s innovative leadership and extensive career in academia have earned her this prestigious recognition.
232. The SHUNYA team from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay earned the _________position in the Solar Decathlon Build Challenge held in the USA.
1. Fifth
2. Third
3. Fourth
4. Second
5. First
Option “4” is correct The SHUNYA team from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay earned the second position in the Solar Decathlon Build Challenge held in the US. They designed a zero-energy house to tackle air pollution issues in Mumbai’s hot and humid climate. SHUNYA is a group of students from IIT Bombay who are committed to creating a sustainable future.
233. World Veterinary Day is an annual event celebrated on which following day in the month of April to increase awareness about the important work of veterinarians in promoting animal health, welfare, and public health?
1. Fourth Sunday
2. Third Friday
3. Last Saturday
4. First Monday
5. Last Sunday
Option “3” is correct World Veterinary Day is an annual event celebrated on the last Saturday of April to increase awareness about the important work of veterinarians in promoting animal health, welfare, and public health. This year, the event falls on April 29th.
234. What is the name that has been given to the world’s first robotic check-in assistant that has been unveiled by Dubai-based airline Emirates for using facial recognition technology?
1. Zara
2. Sara
3. Lara
4. Xara
5. Tara
Option “2” is correct Sara, the world’s first robotic check-in assistant, has been unveiled by Dubai-based airline Emirates. Sara is part of a new City Check-in and Travel Store which recently opened in Dubai’s financial district. The robot uses facial recognition technology to match customer’s faces with scanned passports, check them in, and guide them to the luggage drop area.
235. Who revealed a book called ‘Saurashtra Tamil Sangam Prashasti,’ authored by Somnath Sanskrit University at the end of the ‘Saurashtra Tamil Sangam event?
1. Mansukh Mandaviya
2. G.Kishan Reddy
3. Bhupendra Patel
4. Draupadi Murmu
5. Narendra Modi
Option “5” is correct At the end of the ‘Saurashtra Tamil Sangam’ event, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, revealed a book called ‘Saurashtra Tamil Sangam Prashasti,’ authored by Somnath Sanskrit University.
236. NASA scientists have successfully extracted which of the chemical element from simulated lunar soil in a vacuum environment, which could pave the way for future human colonies on the Moon?
1. Lithium
2. Hydrogen
3. Carbon
4. Helium
5. Oxygen
Option “5” is correct NASA scientists have successfully extracted oxygen from simulated lunar soil in a vacuum environment, which could pave the way for future human colonies on the Moon. The ability to extract oxygen from lunar soil is crucial for providing breathable air for astronauts and can also be used as propellant for transportation and space exploration.
237. The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, launched a book called “Reflections” in Mumbai. Who is the author of the book ‘Reflections’?
1. Romesh Sobti
2. Uday Kotak Mahindra
3. Narayanan Vaghul
4. Aditya Puri
5. Sandeep Bakshi
Option “3” is correct The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, launched a book called “Reflections” in Mumbai. The author of the book is Narayanan Vaghul, a well-known banker, and it provides a detailed account of his experiences in the financial landscape of India over several decades.
238. According to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which Indian state has emerged as the State with the highest market borrowings through State Development Loans (SDLs)?
1. Delhi
2. Gujarat
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Maharashtra
5. Uttar Pradesh
Option “3” is correct For the third year in a row, Tamil Nadu has emerged as the State with the highest market borrowings according to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). During the April-February period of FY23, Tamil Nadu’s gross market borrowings through State Development Loans (SDLs) stood at ₹68,000 crore.
239. At which of the place, India’s Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar recently launched the Millets Experience Centre (MEC) to promote the adoption of millets among the general public?
1. Chennai
2. Bangalore
3. Chandigarh
4. New Delhi
5. Gwalior
Option “4” is correct India’s Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar recently launched the Millets Experience Centre (MEC) at Dilli Haat in New Delhi. The National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED) established the MEC in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture to promote the adoption of millets among the general public.
240. Ayushman Bharat Diwas is celebrated on which of the following day every year to commemorate the launch of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) by the Government of India?
1. 30 April
2. 28 April
3. 27 April
4. 26 April
5. 29 April
Option “1” is correct Ayushman Bharat Diwas is celebrated on 30 April every year to commemorate the launch of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) by the Government of India. This day marks the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who was a champion of social justice and worked towards the upliftment of the underprivileged sections of society.
