Daily Current Affairs Quiz: May 21 2024

Solution: Option D.)

Ans (D)
The Union Ministry of Law and Justice, in association with the Assam Government, has organized a two-day conference, ‘India’s Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System’, in Guwahati, Assam.
The aim of the conference was to create awareness about the recent changes made by the government in repealing British-era criminal law and the enactment of new laws related to the criminal justice system in the country.

Solution: Option C.)

Ans (C)
Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani have been included in the top 15 world’s super-rich list of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
For the first time, every individual included in the top 15 super rich in the world has a net worth of $100 billion or more.
Mukesh Ambai, with a wealth of $110 billion, is ranked 12th on the list.
Gautam Adani, who has a wealth of $100 billion, has been ranked 14th on the list.
Bettencourt Meyers, of France, owner of the famous L’Oreal company, became the first woman to have a wealth of $100 billion.
Bernard Arnault, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of LVMH, remains the richest person in the world, with a net worth of $222 billion.

Solution: Option B.)

Ans (B)
The first international campus of IIT Delhi will commence its first academic session in 2024-25 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Initially, the IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi campus will offer undergraduate courses.
The IIT Delhi said that students can secure admission either through the Combined Admission Entrance Test 20024 or the Joint Entrance Test (JEE) 2024.
IIT Madras has set up a campus in Zanzibar, Tanzania, which commenced its academic season in 2023-24.
IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi will start its academic season this year.

Solution: Option A.)

Ans (A)
The International Finance Corporation(IFC) has provided a $ 500 million loan to HDFC Bank to provide loans to the women microfinance borrowers.
This information was provided by the HDFC Bank on 17 May 2024.
India’s largest private sector bank will use the loan amount to provide loans to the women’s self-help group(SHG) and the joint liability group(JLG) that is engaged in a sustainable livelihood initiative (income generation).

Solution: Option A.)

Ans (A)
Ronaldo topped Forbes’ list with $260 million in earnings, including $200 million from Al-Nassr and $60 million off-field.
Golfer Jon Rahm ranked second with $218 million, mostly from LIV Golf Tour wages.
Lionel Messi earned $135 million, with $70 million from off-field activities, placing him third.
For the first time, the top 10 highest-paid athletes have each earned more than $100 mn.

Solution: Option B.)

Ans (B)
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) launched Swachhata Pakhwada at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Activities include community awareness, waste management, and regular cleanliness inspections to promote Swachh Bharat Mission goals.
Secretary MDoNER led the Swachhata Pledge and emphasized sustainable cleanliness initiatives, urging staff participation all year round.

Solution: Option C.)

Ans (C)
The Indian Army has established one of the world’s highest tank repair facilities in Eastern Ladakh, near the China border, at altitudes over 14,500 feet.
These facilities, located in Nyoma and the DBO Sector, support over 500 tanks and infantry combat vehicles.
These new hubs ensure the operational readiness of armored vehicles in extreme conditions, with temperatures plummeting to – 400.

Solution: Option D.)

Ans (D)
The Croatian Parliament confirmed Andrej Plenkovic’s third term as Prime Minister, leading a coalition government with the conservative HDZ party and the far-right Homeland Movement.
The new government will see the Homeland Movement control three of the 18 ministerial positions.
Croatia shares its coastline with the Adriatic Sea.
Croatia’s capital: Zagreb.
Currency: Euro.

Solution: Option D.)

Ans (D)
IN-SPACe won the “Public Policy: Enabling Industry Development” award at the 2024 Geospatial World Forum for enhancing India’s space sector.
The award highlights IN-SPACe’s support for private and non-governmental entities in the space industry.
Indian National Space Promotion & Authorization Center (IN-SPACe), an autonomous agency under the Department of Space, facilitates private sector participation.

Solution: Option B.)

Ans (B)
India, Australia, and Indonesia concluded their second Trilateral Maritime Security Workshop in Kochi, focusing on enhancing regional security in the Indian Ocean.
The workshop was held at INS Dronacharya, and aimed to address maritime security challenges and foster collaboration.
Hosted by Headquarters Southern Naval Command, the event saw participation from naval delegates of the 3 nations.