Current Affairs - Miscellaneous

Exercise : Miscellaneous - Latest Current Affairs
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11.
Whose book "Code-Dependent: Living in the Shadow of AI" has been shortlisted for the inaugural Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction?
Madhumita Murgia
Laura Cumming
Naomi Klein
Noreen Masud
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Madhumita Murgia, an Indian-British journalist and commentator, has been shortlisted for the inaugural Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction for her book "Code-Dependent: Living in the Shadow of AI." This book explores the profound impact of artificial intelligence on human society, showcasing Murgia's insightful analysis and writing prowess.

12.
Where did the trailer and song launch of India's first Artificial Intelligence based film "IRAH" take place?
Delhi
Chennai
Mumbai
Kolkata
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The trailer and song launch of the film "IRAH," which is India's first Artificial Intelligence based film, took place in Mumbai. The movie features notable actors and is produced by Big Films Media, marking a significant development in Indian cinema.

13.
Which country conferred the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo' award to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
Bhutan
Nepal
Maldives
Sri Lanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with Bhutan’s highest civilian award, the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo', during his state visit to Thimphu. This historic achievement marked him as the first non-Bhutanese recipient of this prestigious award.

14.
Into which language was Jean-Daniel Baltassat’s "Le Divan de Staline" translated by Pankaj Kumar Chatterjee, winning the Romain Rolland Book Prize 2024?
French
English
Bengali
Russian
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pankaj Kumar Chatterjee won the Romain Rolland Book Prize for translating "Le Divan de Staline" into Bengali, titled "Staliner Divan." This recognition highlights the linguistic prowess and fidelity of Chatterjee's translation, marking the second time a Bengali translation has received this prestigious award.

15.
On which date did the Indian Air Force conduct the Balakot Airstrike in Pakistan?
February 14
February 24
February 25
February 26
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Balakot Airstrike, conducted by the Indian Air Force, took place on February 26, 2019. Codenamed "Operation Bandar," it targeted the Jaish-e-Mohammad terror camp in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, as retaliation for the Pulwama terrorist attack that occurred on February 14, 2019.