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1. The National Defense University has joined hands with Starburst Aerospace of which country for defense innovation? – France
Gandhinagar-based National Defence University (RRU) and France’s Starburst Aerospace signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote innovation in the aerospace defence sector.
RRU and Starburst will work together to enhance security and build a strong defence eco-system in India.
RRU was established in the year 2009.
2. Which Indian won two gold medals in the ACC Paracanoe Asian Championship 2024 ? – Prachi Yadav
Madhya Pradesh’s top para canoer Prachi Yadav has won two gold medals at the ACC Paracanoe Asian Championship 2024 held in Tokyo, Japan.
Prachi, a resident of Gwalior, won medals in the Women’s KL2 and Women’s VL2 categories.
Prachi has also been awarded the Arjuna Award in the year 2023.
3. Who has become the first bowler to take 200 wickets in the history of IPL ? – Yuzvendra Chahal
Rajasthan Royals leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has become the first bowler to take 200 wickets in the history of IPL.
As his 200th wicket, he dismissed Mohammad Nabi of Mumbai Indians.
Chahal played for Royal Challengers Bangalore between 2014 and 2021.
Chahal joined Rajasthan Royals in 2022.
4. Balraj Panwar is associated with which sport? – Rowing
India’s Balraj Panwar won a bronze medal in the Asian and Oceaninan Rowing Olympic Qualification in Chungju, Republic of Korea.
With winning the medal, Balraj Panwar has qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024.
He is the first player to qualify in the rowing sport at the Paris Olympics 2024.
5. Volcano Mount Erebus was in news recently, in which continent is it located? – Antarctica
Antarctica’s most famous active volcano, Mount Erebus, has recently come into the news because of the release of ‘gold dust’ worth $6000 every day.
Mount Erebus is the second highest and most active volcano in Antarctica and is located on Ross Island in Antarctica.
6. Which Indian sportsperson has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Citroen India ? – Mahendra Singh Dhoni
French carmaker Citroen has appointed former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the brand ambassador for Citroen India.
7. Who recently won the Shanghai Grand Prix 2024 title ? – Max Verstappen
Three-time defending champion Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the title of Shanghai Grand Prix 2024.
This was his fourth win in five races this season and his 23rd win in the last 27 races dating back to last season.
The next Grand Prix race will be held on May 5 in Miami (USA).
8. Recently, which armed force conducted ‘Exercise Poorvi Lehar’ on East Coast under the Operational Control of Eastern Naval Command ? – Indian Navy
Indian Navy conducted ‘Exercise Poorvi Lehar’ off the Eastern Seaboard on April 20, 2024.
Under Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, the exercise aimed to assess the Navy’s readiness for maritime security challenges.
It involved ships, submarines, aircraft, and special forces.
Conducted in two phases, it included combat training in real scenarios and successful firings to confirm warhead delivery capability.
Continuous maritime awareness was maintained with aircraft operating from various locations.
9. When is the World Book and Copyright Day observed every year? – 23 April
Every year on 23 April, World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated all over the world.
This day was started by UNESCO in the year 1995.
It is a global celebration of literature and writers.
The theme of World Book Day 2024 is “Read Your Way”.
10. Seng Khihlang festival , recently seen in news, is celebrated in which state? – Meghalaya
The 34th Seng Khihlang festival concluded in Wahiajer, Meghalaya.
Hosted by the Seng Khasi Sein Raij, it unifies followers of the Khasi Indigenous Faith.
A highlight is the exchange of the Monolith, symbolizing unity.
This year, Wahiajer received it from Seng Khasi Shaid Shaid.
Khasi people, indigenous to Meghalaya and parts of Assam and Bangladesh, celebrate their culture and faith during Seng Khihlang, showcasing their vibrant community.
11. Baishagu festival was celebrated in which North Eastern state? – Assam
Baishagu festival was celebrated in the month of Vaisakha (mid-April) as a New Year festival in Assam.
This festival is usually celebrated by the ‘Boro Kacharis’ tribe of Assam.
12. The famous Mudumalai Tiger Reserve is located in which state? – Tamil Nadu
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