Today’s Current Affairs – 25 May 2024
1. The European Union has approved the world’s first major AI law?
A. YES
B. NO
Answer : Yes
2. AFC WOMENS ASIA CUP 2022 was hosted by India and which country will host it in 2026?
(a) Australia
(b) Uzbekistan
(c) Indonesia
(d) India
Answer : (a) Australia
In the year 2026, this tournament will be hosted by Australia and in the year 2029 by Uzbekistan.
AFC WOMENS ASIA CUP is a women’s football competition of Asian countries, established in 1975
3. What is the famous Ramal?
(a) Weather related satellite
(b) Cyclone
(c Computer virus
(d) None
Answer :(b) Cyclone
Cyclone Ramal, which is developing in the Bay of Bengal, is likely to reach the coast of West Bengal and Bangladesh by May 26. According to the system of naming cyclones in the Indian Ocean region, it has been named REMAL
4. Recently, which state has made provision for 33% reservation for women in outsourced jobs?
(a) Maharashtra
(b Manipur
(c) Meghalaya
(d) Karnataka
Answer : (d) Karnataka
The Karnataka state government has made it mandatory to provide 33% reservation for women in the posts being outsourced by various government departments and organizations. >
This reservation is for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Communities in government outsourced jobs.
5. Jyoti Atre, who recently became the oldest woman to climb Mount Everest, belongs to which state?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Manipur
(c) Kerala
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer :(d) Madhya Pradesh
Recently, 55-year-old Jyoti Atre of Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, conquered Mount Everest. After which Jyoti Atre has become the oldest woman to conquer Mount Everest
6. Recently BIMSTEC is in the news, when was it established?
(a) 1998
(b) 1990
(c) 2014
(d) 1997
Answer : d) 1997
BIMSTEC is an international economic cooperation organization of countries bordering or adjacent to the Bay of Bengal.
Recently BIMSTEC CHARTER came into force
BIMSTEC CHARTER was signed and adopted during the 5th BIMSTEC Summit held in Sri Lanka in 2022.
7. Which day was declared by the United Nations on 24 May?
(a) International Markhor (Markhar) Day
(b) International Football Day
(c) International Fish Day
(d) International Toilet Day
Answer: (a) International Markhor (Markhar) Day
The United Nations declared 24 May as International Markhor (Markhar) Day International Markhor (Markhar) Day was celebrated for the first time in the year 2024 Objective – To preserve Markhor (Makhor) and its natural habitat
8. #LetsMoveindia initiative was recently launched by whom?
(a) International Olympic Committee
(b) Khelo India Mantra
(c) Khelo India Ministry
(d) Ministry of Sports and Education
Answer :(a) International Olympic Committee
Promoting the #LetsMoveIndia initiative among people across the country through social media
In this initiative, on the occasion of Olympic Day on June 23, regional schools can participate in this campaign and promote their favourite sports.
9. Which Indian film won the La Cinéfe award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival?
(a) Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know
(b) Good day – the right thing is that
(c) Beby boy – future of India
(d) None
Answer :(a) Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know
The film “Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know” produced by the students of the Film and Television Institute of India-Pune has won the La Cinéfe award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. The film “Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know” has been directed by FTTI student Chidanand Naik.