Current Affairs Questions and Answers 14th May 2024

14th May Current Affairs 2024 Quiz

Q1. What is the deployment plan for the newly inducted Hermes-900 drones?

(a) Mumbai

(b) New Delhi

(c) Bathinda Base in Punjab

(d) Kolkata

(e) Chennai

Q2. When did Kami Rita Sherpa make his first successful ascent of Mount Everest?

(a) 1992

(b) 1994

(c) 2000

(d) 2005

(e) 2010

Q3. What was the primary concern expressed by IRDAI regarding the acquisition deal between IIHL and Reliance Capital?

(a) Violations of environmental regulations

(b) Potential violations of foreign direct investment caps in insurance companies

(c) Lack of transparency in financial reporting

(d) Failure to meet employee welfare standards

(e) Inadequate cybersecurity measures

Q4. Which punishment can perpetrators of domestic abuse expect under the newly passed EU law?

(a) Community service

(b) Counseling sessions

(c) Jail sentences of up to five years

(d) Monetary fines

(e) Mandatory rehabilitation programs

Q5. Who awarded the ISO 42001:2023 certification to Infosys for its AI Management System?

(a) TUV India (TUV Nord Group)

(b) ISO International Organization for Standardization

(c) Bureau Veritas

(d) DNV GL

(e) Lloyd’s Register

Q6. What is the altitude of the summit of Mount Everest?

(a) 8,848 meters

(b) 8,849 meters

(c) 8,850 meters

(d) 8,851 meters

(e) 8,852 meters

Q7. Which organization is the implementation partner of the National Women’s Hockey League 2024 program?

(a) PepsiCo India

(b) Adidas India

(c) Sporting Ethos

(d) McDonald’s India

(e) Nike India

Q8. What was the percentage growth of India’s factory output in March 2024 compared to the same month last year?

(a) 1.9%

(b) 4.9%

(c) 5.7%

(d) 9.5%

(e) 12.4%

Q9. Who will lead the research team from Oman participating in the collaborative workshop?

(a) Dr. A. Gopalakrishnan

(b) Dr. A. B. Choudhury

(c) Dr. Shoba Joe Kizhakudan

(d) Director General of Fisheries Research, Oman

(e) Dr. Khalfan Al Rashdi

Q10. With which Israeli firm did Adani Defence sign a deal for the transfer of technology for the drones?

(a) Lockheed Martin

(b) BAE Systems

(c) Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

(d) Elbit Systems

(e) Israel Aerospace Industries

Solutions

S1. Ans. (c)

Sol. The Indian Army plans to deploy the newly inducted Hermes-900 drones at the Bathinda base in Punjab. This strategic positioning enables comprehensive surveillance of the desert sector and areas north of Punjab, crucial for border security.

S2. Ans.(b)

Sol. Kami Rita Sherpa made his first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1994, marking the beginning of his remarkable mountaineering journey. This achievement laid the foundation for his subsequent record-breaking climbs and solidified his reputation as one of Nepal’s legendary climbers.

S3. Ans.(b)

Sol.  IRDAI expressed concerns about possible breaches of foreign direct investment limits within the insurance sector as part of the acquisition deal between IIHL and Reliance Capital.

S4. Ans.(c)

Sol. The legislation introduces stricter punishments for domestic abuse, with perpetrators facing potential imprisonment for their crimes.

S5. Ans.(a)

Sol. TUV India, part of the TUV Nord Group, awarded the ISO 42001:2023 certification to Infosys. TUV India is a leading independent provider of technical quality and safety services, and their certification underscores Infosys’ dedication to quality and compliance in AI innovation.

S6. Ans.(b)

Sol . The summit of Mount Everest stands at an altitude of 8,849 meters (29,032 feet) above sea level. This elevation makes Everest the tallest mountain on Earth, attracting climbers from around the world to test their skills and endurance.

S7. Ans.(c)

Sol. Sporting Ethos is the implementation partner of the National Women’s Hockey League 2024 program. They work alongside Coca-Cola India and Hockey India to execute the initiatives aimed at empowering and uplifting women’s hockey in India.

S8. Ans.(b)

Sol.  India’s factory output rose to 4.9% in March 2024, which is much higher than the 1.9% recorded in the same month last year.

S9. Ans.(e)

Sol. Dr. Khalfan Al Rashdi, Director of the Aquaculture Centre at the Directorate General of Fisheries Research in Oman, will head the research team from Oman participating in the collaborative workshop, according to the provided information.

S10. Ans.(d)

Sol. Adani Defence signed a deal with Israeli firm Elbit Systems for the transfer of technology for the drones. This partnership facilitates the indigenous development of advanced reconnaissance capabilities for the Indian Army.