ALL EXAM QUIZ 03.05.2024

Explanation:

• Alejandra Marisa Rodriguez, aged 60, made history by clinching the crown of Miss Universe Buenos Aires 2024.
• Alejandra Rodriguez is a lawyer and journalist by profession. Alejandra is a resident of La Plata, Argentina.

Rodriguez won among 34 contestants

• Alejandra Rodriguez emerged victorious from a field of 34 contestants ranging in age from 18 to 73, defying conventional beauty norms.
• Now women of any age can participate in Miss Universe contest:
• Earlier, only women aged 18 to 28 years could participate in the competition but in September 2023, the Miss Universe Organization removed the age limit for participating in these competitions.
• Alejandra Rodriguez's success shows that confidence and charm transcend age barriers.

Explanation:

• Sana, India's leading AI anchor in 2023 presented by India Today Group, receives the prestigious 2024 Global Media Award from the International News Media Association (INMA).

Main Point

• Sana, an AI-powered news anchor developed by India Today Group, has won the first prize in the 'Best Use of AI in Customer-Facing Products' category at the International News Media Association's 2024 Global Media Awards.
• The award recognizes Sana's role in transforming newsroom dynamics by combining human expertise with AI innovation to create an unparalleled news experience.
• Additionally, SANA has also been awarded the 'Best in South Asia for AI-Led Newsroom Transformation' award, highlighting the collaborative efforts of SANA and India Today Group in fostering innovation and excellence in the region's media landscape.

Explanation:

• Sarbananda Varnwal, a 2010 batch officer of the Indian Statistical Service (ISS), has been appointed Director in the Department of Land Resources.
• He was recommended for Central deputation by the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation.

Department of Land Resources

• The Department of Land Resources is an important government body responsible for the formulation and implementation of policies and programs related to land resources management.
• Its primary objectives include promoting sustainable land use, addressing issues of land degradation, and promoting equitable access to land resources for marginalized communities.

Explanation

• The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the appointment of Pakistan cricket legend Sana Mir as the ambassador for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier.
• Mir, who represented Pakistan in 226 international games.
• As a veteran of Pakistan cricket, Sana Mir has participated in many ICC tournaments including qualifying events.
• Her finest moment came in the ICC Women's Qualifying Series for the Women's Cricket World Cup in 2008, where Pakistan reached the final and Sana won the joint Player of the Series award.

Explanation

• A roadmap has been prepared by RBI for the voluntary transformation of small finance banks into universal banks.
• This roadmap for the voluntary transition of small finance banks (SFBs) to universal banks provided criteria, including net worth and NPA ratios.
• As part of the roadmap, RBI has prescribed criteria like minimum net worth of ₹1,000 crore and net profit in the last two financial years.
• Other criteria include a low non-performing asset (NPA) ratio and a diversified loan portfolio.

Explanation

• China's share in India's industrial goods imports has increased from 21 percent to 30 percent in the last 15 years.
• According to a report by economic think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), this figure increased with India's increasing dependence on China's industrial goods like telecommunications, machinery and electronics.
• The report is released by the economic think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
• India's yearly exports to China have remained steady between 2019 and 2024, totalling about USD 16 billion.
• China's imports have increased from USD 70.3 billion in 2018–19 to over USD 101 billion in 2023–24.
• Over the course of five years, this led to a cumulative trade deficit that was more than USD 387 billion.

Explanation:

• Gina Justus has won the 2024 Cambridge dedicated teacher awards for Middle East and North Africa.
• Gina Justus is a teacher at Our Own English High School, Sharjah Girls’ Branch.
• Justus is originally from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Justus has been continuously working in the UAE since 2005.
• She was recognized for her mentorship and dedication to charity.

• In this year’s competition, a record 14,840 nominations from 141 countries were received

Explanation:

• Draft framework for electronic trading platforms has been issued by RBI.
• 'Draft Master Direction - Reserve Bank of India (Electronic Trading Platforms) Directions, 2024' is the name of the draft framework.
• It specified that a company applying for authorization to operate as an ETP operator must keep a minimum net worth of Rs 5 crore.
• Such an entity must always maintain the minimum net-worth that is specified.
• Furthermore, the entity must be an Indian corporation.
• If any non-residents own shares in such an entity, their ownership must abide by all relevant laws and rules, such as the Foreign Exchange Management Act of 1999.
• The entity will also need to keep up a strong technological infrastructure.

Explanation:

• The first true copy of Ravi Varma’s ‘Indulekha’ has been released.
• On the occasion of the 176th birth anniversary of Ravi Varma, the first true copy of the ‘Indulekha’ painting has been released at the Kilimanoor Palace.
• Ravi Varma was born in 1848 at Kilimanoor Palace, near Trivandrum.
• A copy of Raja Ravi Varma’s pioneering artwork Indulekha, based on the novel by O. Chandu Menon has been placed in the art gallery of Kilimanoor Royal Palace.
• This painting came into the public domain in 2022, which evoked a great sense of enthusiasm among the art fraternity.
• It is believed that the famous painting ‘Reclining Lady’ by Ravi Varma was modelled on Indulekha.

• Apart from this painting, the portrait of Pooyam Thirunal C.R. Kerala Varma and paintings of C. Rajaraja Varma and Mangala Bayi was also released

Explanation:

• V Senthilkumar has won his 8th professional squash association tour title.
• Velavan Senthilkumar won the Batch Open, a PSA Challenger event, at the Societe Sportive du Jeu de Paume in Paris.
• Velavan Senthilkumar defeated Frenchman Melvil Scianimanico 11-6, 11-9, 11-6 and won the title.
• The final was organised as part of the 12,000 dollars PSA Challenger Tour event.
• Velavan Senthilkumar reached final after defeating 163rd-ranked Andes Ling from Hong Kong, China.
• Velavan Senthilkumar is from Chennai. He won his first PSA title in April 2018 at the Madison Open in Wisconsin.