The Higher School of Economics in Russia and the University of Delhi signed a strategic cooperation agreement, establishing a joint research hub.
New Delhi hosted the Indo-Russian Education Summit, a landmark event in bilateral relations, with 60 Russian universities participating from various regions.
The summit aims to enhance educational ties and foster collaboration between India and Russia, marking a significant milestone in their partnership.
2. Recently, which country has tested the Pyoljji-1-2 anti-aircraft missile? – North Korea
On April 20, 2024, North Korea announced testing of Pyoljji-1-2 anti-aircraft and Hwasal-1 Ra-3 super large strategic cruise missiles in the West Sea of Korea.
Conducted a day earlier, this test escalated tensions with South Korea and the USA. The Hwasal-1 Ra-3, capable of carrying nuclear warheads, underwent a power test.
This follows a February 2024 test, and adds to recent missile tests, including a solid-fuel hypersonic missile, heightening regional tensions.
3. Which is the 39th country to join the Artemis Agreement? – Slovenia
Indian milk brand ‘Nandini’ has been announced as the sponsor of the national cricket teams of Scotland and Ireland in the upcoming T20 Cricket World Cup.
Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) is famous for its Nandini brand of dairy products.
The T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 will be co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States from June 1-29.
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8. Famous NFL quarterback player Roman Gabriel passed away. He was of which origin? – Filipino
The G-7 foreign ministers convened in Capri, Italy from April 17-19, 2024, led by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.
Amid Iran’s attack on Israel and ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, they issued three communiques condemning Iran’s actions and pledging sanctions.
Representatives from EU joined.
The ministers urged de-escalation and called upon Iran and Israel to prevent further conflict.
Italy, as G7 chair, hosted the crucial diplomatic gathering.
10. Nagorno-KarabakhRegion, recently seen in the news, is located in which mountainous region? – South Caucasus Range
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2550th Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana.
He was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism.
12. Eastern Naval Command of Indian Navy conducted ‘Eastern Wave Exercise’, where is the headquarters of Eastern Command? – Visakhapatnam
Indian Navy conducted ‘Exercise Poorvi Lehar’ off the eastern seaboard under the leadership of Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command.
Its objective is to evaluate the preparedness of the Indian Navy to deal with the maritime security challenges in the region.
The Eastern Naval Command is one of the three command-level formations of the Indian Navy.
Its headquarter is in Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh).
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13. Who has been appointed as the Special Director of Intelligence Bureau? – Sapna Tiwari
