Current Affairs Questions and Answers 22nd May 2024

22nd May May Current Affairs 2024 Quiz

Q1. Which recent agreement between India and Iran could be impacted by US sanctions warnings?

(a) Oil trade agreements

(b) Military cooperation treaty

(c) Chabahar port operation contract

(d) Cultural exchange programs

(e) Joint space exploration projects

Q2. Which country maintains unofficial diplomatic relations with Taiwan and is a close partner in providing advanced military technology, according to Lai Ching-te’s plans?

(a) Japan

(b) South Korea

(c) Australia

(d) India

(e) United States

Q3. What unique feature does YES Grandeur offer for international debit card spends?

(a) Zero annual fees

(b) Complimentary travel insurance

(c) Zero cross-currency markup charges

(d) Double reward points

(e) Unlimited ATM withdrawals

Q4. Which prestigious award was conferred upon Sanjiv Puri in 2024?

(a) Best CEO Award

(b) Transformational Leader Award

(c) Business Leader of the Year

(d) Global Visionary Award

(e) Corporate Excellence Award

Q5. Which crew member represents France in the NS-25 mission?

(a) Gopichand Thotakura

(b) Ed Dwight

(c) Mason Angel

(d) Sylvain Chiron

(e) Kenneth L. Hess

Q6. Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was regarding which country?

(a) Iran

(b) India

(c) US-Iran military cooperation

(d) Formation of a new nuclear agreement by China

(e) Increased diplomatic engagements by Pakistan

Q7. Which spiritual leader received the first commemorative stamp?

(a) Dalai Lama

(b) Swami Vivekananda

(c) Baba Ramdev

(d) Sadhguru

(e) Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Q8 . What was the percentage increase in Scheduled Caste (SC) student enrollment from 2014 to 2022 according to NCBC data?

(a) 32.6%

(b) 44%

(c) 51%

(d) 65.2%

(e) 80%

Q9. Who became the first Indian space tourist to embark on the NS-25 mission?

(a) Gopichand Thotakura

(b) Ed Dwight

(c) Mason Angel

(d) Sylvain Chiron

(e) Kenneth L. Hess

Q10. Which PSU bank achieved the highest growth in low-cost CASA deposits in FY24?

(a) Bank of India

(b) State Bank of India

(c) Bank of Maharashtra

(d) Canara Bank

(e) Central Bank of India

Solutions

S1. Ans. (c)

Sol. India recently signed a contract with Iran to operate the Chabahar port, aimed at enhancing trade with Central Asia. The US has warned about potential sanctions related to business dealings with Iran, which could impact this agreement.

S2. Ans.(e)

Sol. Lai Ching-te intends to enhance Taiwan’s security through imports of advanced fighters and other technology from close partner the US. Despite not formally recognizing Taiwan as a country, the US is bound by its laws to provide support for Taiwan’s defense.

S3. Ans.(c)

Sol.  YES Grandeur provides customers with the benefit of zero cross-currency markup charges on international debit card spends. This feature eliminates additional fees typically associated with currency conversion, enhancing the convenience and cost-effectiveness of international transactions for elite customers.

S4. Ans.(a)

Sol. Sanjiv Puri was honored with the ‘Best CEO Award’ by Business Today in 2024, recognizing his exemplary leadership and contributions to the corporate sector.

S5. Ans.(d)

Sol. Sylvain Chiron, renowned for spearheading Brasserie Mont Blanc, a craft brewery in France, represents France as a crew member in the NS-25 mission. Chiron’s expertise adds an international dimension to the diverse crew aboard Blue Origin’s spacecraft.

S6. Ans.(a)

Sol. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal or Iran deal, is an agreement on the Iranian nuclear program reached in Vienna on 14 July 2015, between Iran and the P5+1 together with the European Union.

S7. Ans.(e)

Sol. Indian spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar received the first stamp released to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Indian Origin Tamils in Sri Lanka.

S8. Ans.(b)

Sol.  The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) reported a 44% increase in SC student enrollment from 2014 to 2022, as per their data. This signifies a significant rise in educational access for SC students during this period.

S9. Ans.(a)

Sol. Gopichand Thotakura, an entrepreneur and pilot of Indian origin, made history by becoming the first Indian space tourist to journey into space aboard Blue Origin’s NS-25 mission. Thotakura’s inclusion in the crew signifies a significant milestone for Indian representation in space exploration.

S10. Ans.(c)

Sol. With an impressive 52.73% growth, Bank of Maharashtra led among PSU banks in terms of low-cost CASA deposits in FY24.