Daily Current Affairs Quiz: May 14 2024

Solution: Option A.)

Ans (A)
Every year, India observes 11th May as the National Technological Day to celebrate its technological and scientific prowess.
The day aims to inspire youngsters and to create awareness about the country’s scientific and technological achievements.
The first National Technological Day was observed on 11 May 1999, commemorating the anniversary of the Pokhran nuclear test conducted on 11 May 1998.
The decision to observe 11 May as National Technological Day was announced by the National Council for Technology Development during Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s prime ministership.
The theme for National Technology Day 2024 is “From Schools to Startups: Igniting Young Minds to Innovate.

Solution: Option B.)

Ans (B)
The Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) has announced the Indian team, which is participating in the 22nd Asian Team Squash Championships, which is being held in Dalian, China, from 12 to 16 June 2024.
The Indian men’s team is the current Asian Team Champion, having won the 2022 event in Cheongju, South Korea.
Velavan Senthilkumar will lead the Indian men’s team, and Rathika Seelan will lead the women’s team.
The Asian Team Squash Championship is organised by the Asian Squash Federation in association with the Squash Federation of the host country.
The Asian Team Squash Championship is organized every two years.

Solution: Option C.)

Ans (C)
Every year, 12 May is observed as International Nurses Day as a tribute to Florence Nightingale, who was born on this day.
The International Council of Nurses celebrated the first International Nurses Day on 12 May 1974 to bring the attention of policymakers and the public to the important role nurses play in modern health care.
Since then, it has been observed worldwide every year. It is a tribute to Florence Nightingale, who is considered the philosopher of modern nursing.
Florence Nightingale, born on 12 May 1820 in Florence, Italy, was a British nurse and social reformer.
Every year, the International Council of Nurses selects a theme. The theme for the 2024 International Nurses Day is – ‘Our Nurses Our Future, The Economic Power of Care.’

Solution: Option D.)

Ans (D)
Veteran New Zealand cricket player Colin Munro has announced his retirement from international cricket, ending his 123-match career with the Black Caps.
The New Zealand cricket team is also called the Black Caps.
Munro announced his retirement after he was not chosen in the New Zealand squad for the 9th ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be held in the West Indies and the United States of America from June 1 to 29, 2024.

Solution: Option A.)

Ans (A)
Climeworks has opened the world’s largest operational direct air capture (DAC) plant to suck carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, with its Mammoth plant in Iceland almost ten times larger than the current record holder.
The Mammoth DAC plant has a capacity to capture 36,000 metric tons of CO2 a year and will be fully completed by the end of 2024.

Solution: Option D.)

Ans (D)
Mikhail Mishustin has been reappointed as Russia’s PM by President Putin.
Mishustin’s reappointment reflects Putin’s appreciation for his managerial skills & non-political ambition.
As head of government since 2020 and former tax service leader, Mishustin faces Western sanctions amid the Ukraine conflict.
Russia is the largest country in the world by area.
Capital: Moscow
Currency: Ruble

Solution: Option C.)

Ans (C)
Ms Jaya Tripathi was appointed as Head of the Key Relations Group at SBI General Insurance, focusing on expanding new business and partnerships.
She brings diverse experience from general insurance, fashion retail, and tourism, with leadership roles in Mahindra Holidays, ICICI Lombard, and more.

Solution: Option B.)

Ans (B)
Infosys has been certified with ISO 42001:2023 for its Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS), the world’s first international standard on AI management systems, by TUV India.
The ISO 42001:2023 certification provides a clear roadmap and systematic approach to AI management, through effective risk mitigation and streamlined processes.
Manish Bhuptani: Managing Director of TUV India

Solution: Option D.)

Ans (D)
India will host a ‘Bharat Parv’ at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.
It will be the first time that the country will host a ‘Bharat Parv’ at the Cannes Film Festival.
The official poster and trailer of the 55th India International Film Festival, to be held in Goa from November 20 to 28, will also be unveiled at the Bharat Parv.
Bharat Parv will also see the release of the ‘Save the Date’ for the 1st World Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit.

Solution: Option B.)

Ans (B)
MSDE partnered with Mahindra for the Drone Didi Yojana.
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has signed an MoU with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd for two pilot projects under the Drone Didi Yojana, aiming to train 15,000 women in drone operations for agriculture.
The partnership will see the National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) providing infrastructure while Mahindra will contribute equipment, software, and operational funding.