Current Affairs Questions and Answers 25th May 2024

25th May May Current Affairs 2024 Quiz

Q1. What is the scientific name of the Gangetic dolphin?

(a) Platanista gangetica

(b) Orcaella brevirostris

(c) Delphinus delphis

(d) Tursiops truncatus

(e) Phocoena phocoena

Q2. Which international organization has emphasized the necessity of a two-state solution for lasting peace in the Middle East?

(a) NATO

(b) ASEAN

(c) European Union

(d) African Union

(e) United Nations

Q3. What percentage of stake did HDFC Bank sell in Protean eGov Technologies?

(a) 2.50%

(b) 3.20%

(c) 4.50%

(d) 5.80%

(e) 6.10%

Q4. Which global bank recently acquired a 6.125% equity stake in CCIL IFSC Limited for ₹6.125 crore?

(a) HSBC

(b) Citibank

((c) JPMorgan Chase

(d) Barclays

(e) Goldman Sachs

Q5. Which conservation measure was launched by the Prime Minister of India in 2019 under the Arth Ganga initiative?

(a) Project Tiger

(b) Project Dolphin

(c) Project Elephant

(d) Project Rhino

(e) Project Vulture

Q6. What regulatory approval did Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services recently obtain?

(a) SEBI license

(b) RBI authorization

(c) IRDAI corporate agency license

(d) NABARD accreditation

(e) FICCI certification

Q7. Which airport has been recognized as the first in India to achieve the Zero Waste to Landfill accolade?

(a) Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi

(b) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai

(c) Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru

(d) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad

(e) Thiruvananthapuram International Airport

Q8. Who conferred the First-Class Medal of Independence to Jose Aguero Avila, the Ambassador of Paraguay to the UAE?

(a) UAE Prime Minister

(b) UAE President

(c) UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs

(d) UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation

(e) UAE Minister of Economy

Q9. Which three countries have formally recognized Palestine as a state amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict?

(a) Ireland, Norway, and Spain

(b) Ireland, Sweden, and France

(c) Norway, Denmark, and Germany

(d) Spain, Italy, and Greece

(e) Ireland, Finland, and Portugal

Q10. Which organization has conferred the Zero Waste to Landfill accolade upon Thiruvananthapuram International Airport?

(a) United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP)

(b) International Air Transport Association (IATA)

(c) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII-ITC)

(d) Greenpeace

(e) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

Solutions

S1. Ans. (a)

Sol. The Gangetic dolphin, also known as the blind dolphin or Ganges susu, is scientifically named Platanista gangetica.

S2. Ans.(c)

Sol. The EU, as a collective, has stressed the importance of a two-state solution for achieving enduring peace in the Middle East region. This stance aligns with broader international efforts towards conflict resolution in the area.

S3. Ans.(b)

Sol.  HDFC Bank sold its entire 3.20% stake in Protean eGov Technologies.

S4. Ans.(a)

Sol.  HSBC, a leading global bank and financial services major, strengthened its presence in Gujarat International Finance Tec (GIFT) City by acquiring a 6.125% equity stake in CCIL IFSC Limited for ₹6.125 crore. This strategic investment underscores HSBC’s commitment to supporting market infrastructure development in India.

S5. Ans.(b)

Sol. The Prime Minister of India announced Project Dolphin in 2019 as part of the Arth Ganga initiative under the Namami Ganga Project, with the aim of doubling the dolphin population by 2030.

S6. Ans.(c)

Sol . Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services secured a corporate agency license from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). This license allows the company to operate as a ‘corporate agent (composite)’ under the Insurance Act, 1938, facilitating the distribution of insurance products.

S7. Ans.(e)

Sol. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport has made history as the first airport in India to achieve the prestigious Zero Waste to Landfill accolade, setting a high standard for sustainability in the aviation industry.

S8. Ans.(b)

Sol.  Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE President, awarded the First-Class Medal of Independence to Jose Aguero Avila in recognition of his contributions to bilateral relations.

S9. Ans.(a)

Sol. These three countries announced their decision to formally recognize Palestine as a state amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, triggering diplomatic tensions with Israel.

S10. Ans.(c)

Sol. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport received the Zero Waste to Landfill accolade from the CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development. This recognition highlights the airport’s exemplary waste management practices.