* The correct answer is 'Demon Copperhead'.

Other Information:

* Barbara Kingsolver (American Novelist) and Hernan Diaz (Argentina Writer) were awarded the Pulitzer Prize 2023 in the fiction category.

* Barbara Kingsolver was awarded for her novel 'Demon Copperhead' and Hernan Diaz won for his novel 'Trust'.

* Other categories:

o Drama: English, by Sanaz Toossi

o Biography: G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century, by Beverly Gage (Viking)

o Memoir or Autobiography: Stay True, by Hua Hsu (Doubleday)

* The correct answer is '6.0%'.

Other information:

* Fitch Ratings has predicted India's GDP growth forecast for 2023-24 to 6% from 6.2% and 6.7% in 2024-25.

* Reason: Headwinds from elevated inflation, interest rates, and subdued global demand

* The rating firm has also reaffirmed India’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at ‘BBB-’ with a stable outlook.

* ‘BBB’ issuer default rating indicates that expectations of default risk are currently low and payment capacity to meet financial commitments is considered adequate.

* The correct answer is 'HSBC Bank'.

Other information:

* RBI has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.73 crore on Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd (HSBC) for contravention of Credit Information Companies Rules, 2006 (CIC Rules).

* HSBC has furnished incorrect credit information in respect of a number of expired credit cards with nil dues to all four credit information companies.

* The RBI imposed the penalty in the exercise of powers conferred under the provisions of Section 25(1) and Section 23(4) of CIC (Regulation) Act, 2005.

* The correct answer is 'Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs'.

Other information:

* The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs and the Ministry of Railways jointly signed an MoU with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for 'Station Area Development along Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail' (Project-SMART).

* Project-SMART envisages developing surrounding areas of Mumbai - Ahmedabad High-Speed Railway (MAHSR) Stations.

* This also aimed to enhance accessibility and convenience of commuters & other stakeholders and to promote economic activities in the vicinity of station areas.

* The correct answer is '2, 3, and 4'.

Other information:

* Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMSBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) have completed their 8 years of providing social security cover on May 9.

* PMJJBY: One-year life insurance scheme renewable from year to year offering coverage for death due to any reason.

* PMSBY is a one-year accidental insurance scheme renewable from year to year offering coverage for death or disability due to an accident.

* APY is a universal social security system.

About Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY):

* Age group: 18-50 years

* People who join the scheme before completing 50 can continue to have the risk of life cover up to the age of 55 upon payment of the regular premium.

* Benefits: Life cover of Rs. 2 Lakh in case of death due to any reason against a premium of Rs. 436/- per annum.

About Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY):

* Age group: 18-70 years

* Benefits: Accidental death cum disability cover of Rs.2 lakh (Rs.1 lakh in case of partial disability) for death or disability due to an accident against a premium of Rs.20/- per annum.

About Atal Pension Yojana (APY):

* APY is administered by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) under the overall administrative and institutional architecture of the National Pension System (NPS).

* Age: 18 to 40 years

* Benefits: Subscribers would receive the guaranteed minimum monthly pension of Rs. 1000 or Rs. 2000 or Rs. 3000 or Rs. 4000 or Rs. 5000 after the age of 60 years (based on Contribution)

* The correct answer is 'Tamil Nadu Cricket Association'.

Other information:

* The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) has launched a Talent Scout Program for women to unearth new talents.

* The Talent Scout Wing which will comprise former men and women first-class cricketers and coaches, will help in identifying the talent across the state

* The TNCA has formed four groups of four members each who will cover all 37 districts in Tamil Nadu.

* Any player who is above 13 years of age can attend the trials.

* The selected players will be pooled in with the rest of the cricketers who are featuring in the Freyer Cup.

* The correct answer is 'Tarun Kapoor'.

Other information:

* According to a report commissioned by the oil ministry, India should ban the use of diesel-powered four-wheelers in cities with over 10 lakh population by 2027 and switch to electric and gas-fuelled vehicles.

* The report of the committee headed by former Oil Secretary Tarun Kapoor.

* The panel has also suggested phasing out motorcycles, scooters, and three-wheelers with internal combustion engines by 2035.

* These steps will help India achieve the goal of cutting its emissions to net zero by 2070.

* The correct answer is 'USD 509.69 billion'.

Other information:

* The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has deployed its incremental reserves in bonds and securities, focusing on US Treasuries and debt issued by other top-rated sovereigns.

* Reason: To manage its foreign currency assets and ensure the stability of the Indian economy

* The latest half-yearly report on foreign exchange management showed that as of end-March 2023, of the total foreign currency assets of $509.69 billion, $411.65 billion was invested in securities.

* The correct answer is 'Author'.

Other information:

* Renowned Bengali author Samaresh Majumdar passed away at 79.

* He was best known for his political trilogy – ‘Uttaradhikar’, ‘Kalbela’ and ‘Kalpurush’.

* He has also penned short stories and travelogues.

* He has conferred the Sahitya Akademi Award for ‘Kalbela’, which was set against the backdrop of the Naxalite movement.

* He was awarded ‘Bangavibhushan’ by the West Bengal government in 2018.

* Famous books are: Daur, Kalbela, Kalpurush, Garbhadharini, Uttaradhikar, Arjun Samagra, Satkahan etc

* The correct answer is 'OP Manocha'.

Other information:

* Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the Hindi version of cybercrime named ‘Cyber Encounters’.

* This book was co-authored by state director general of Police (DGP) Ashok Kumar and former DRDO scientist OP Manocha.

* This book will help the readers in becoming aware of various cyber crimes as it has mentioned actually related cases.

* It will serve to inspire people to protect themselves from cybercrime