Daily Current Affairs Quiz: May 17 2024

Solution: Option A.)

Ans (A)
The Indian Air Force has tested the state-of-the-art indigenous mobile hospital ‘BHISHM Cube’ for airdrop in Agra.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said this innovative technology is capable of providing quick and comprehensive medical assistance during emergencies anywhere.
It has been prepared to treat 200 injured people.

Solution: Option C.)

Ans (C)
NASA has named David Salvagnini its new chief artificial intelligence (AI) officer.
David Salvaginini used to be NASA’s chief data officer.
Salvini joined the space agency as chief data officer in June 2023.
Salavigni’s appointment follows oversight reports recommending NASA refocus its internal action items on high-end computing, which directly impacts the agency’s AI application potential.
In 2023, NASA’s Inspector General also found that the agency lacked a unified definition of AI, despite its presence across a slew of agency projects.

Solution: Option B.)

Ans (B)
Former MP, Dileep Sanghani has been elected Chairman of the Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative (IFFCO) for the second consecutive time.
Whereas Balveer Singh was elected Vice President of the world’s largest cooperative organization IFFCO for the second consecutive time.
Sanghani was a cabinet minister in the Modi government in Gujarat.
IFFCO was established in the year 1967, its headquarters is in New Delhi.

Solution: Option C.)

Ans (C)
Every year, 15 May is observed as the International Day of Family.
The 2024 International Year of Family is the 30th edition of the International Day of Family.
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution in 1993 on the recommendation of the United Nations Commission for Social Development to observe 15 May as the International Day of Family.
The first International Day of Family was observed on 15 May 1994.
The theme for the 2024 International Day of Family chosen by the United Nations is Families and Climate Change.

Solution: Option D.)

Ans (D)
The government of India has announced humanitarian assistance worth $ one million to the government of Kenya to deal with the devastation caused by the floods in the country.
The government of India sent a similar relief consignment through its Indian Naval ship, INS Sumedha, which docked in the Port of Mombasa on 10 May 2024.
The East African country of Kenya has been devastated by floods due to heavy rains in many parts of the country.
April to May is the rainy season in the country, but this year the country has received higher than average rainfall due to El Nino weather phenomena.
The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is famous for its scenic landscape and its wildlife.
It gained independence from England in 1963.
The United Nations Environment Programme headquarters is situated in Nairobi.

Solution: Option B.)

Ans (B)
The four-day nation’s biggest skill competition, IndiaSkills 2024, commenced in New Delhi on 15 May 2024.
The inaugural ceremony was held at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi.
The four-day IndiaSkills Competition 2024 has been organised by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
NSDC is an apex skill development agency under the Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
The IndiaSkills Competition is held every two years, supported by state governments.
The bright students from the competition will be selected and provided further training by industry experts to represent India in the WorldSkills competition held in Lyon, France, in September 2024,
The WorldSkills Competition is held every two years, and the IndiaSkills Competition is held every two years to coincide with the WorldSkills event.

Solution: Option C.)

Ans (C)
Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane released a commemorative Rs 250 coin on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the foundation of Mazagaon Dock Limited (MDL).
The defense secretary was the chief guest of the function, which was organized by the MDL in New Delhi on 14 May 2024 to mark the 250th anniversary of the MDL.
The Mazagaon Dock Limited started its journey as a dry dock in 1774, constructed in Mazagaon, Mumbai. In 1934, the company was incorporated as a private limited company. It was nationalized and taken over by the government of India in 1960.
It is a premier naval shipyard under the Union Ministry of Defence.
It was accorded Mini-Ratna 1 status by the government of India in 2006.

Solution: Option A.)

Ans (A)
Shyam Nikhil becomes India’s 85th GrandMaster.
In 2012, Shyam Nikhil was one final norm away from becoming India’s 28th grandmaster.
31-year-old Shyam from Tamil Nadu earned that third norm which will make him India’s 85th grandmaster.
The Tamil Nadu chess player became an International Master (IM) at the age of 18 way back in 2010.
84th GM – R Vaishali
83rd – Aditya Samant
82nd – Prraneeth Vuppala

Solution: Option A.)

Ans (A)
State Bank of India has become the first trading-cum-clearing member of the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) in GIFT City, enhancing its IFSC Banking unit’s capabilities in bullion trading.
RBI’s allowance for IBUs to import gold as special category clients (SCCs) aims at boosting gold and silver trading volumes on the IIBX platform.
SBI Chairman – Dinesh Kumar Khara

Solution: Option D.)

Ans (D)
Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh is recognised as India’s highest tunnel.
The Sela Tunnel, constructed by BRO India, has been officially recognized as the highest tunnel in the country by the International Book of Honour, England.
The 2.598 Km long tunnel is situated at an altitude of 13000 ft on the Tezpur-Tawang Road.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sela Tunnel, the world’s longest twin-lane tunnel, in Arunachal Pradesh on March 9.