Correct Answer : Option (A) - Uzbekistan

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Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Pande inaugurated a high-tech IT Laboratory, at the Academy of Armed Forces in Uzbekistan on 17th April 2024. The Lab has been established with Indian assistance.

The development is in accordance with the commitment made by India and Uzbekistan to build an IT laboratory, during the Defense Ministers meeting in September 2018.

The Lab, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, is expected to enrich the training resources available to Uzbek armed forces and foster a deeper understanding and cooperation between India and Uzbekistan.
 
Earlier yesterday, General Pande interacted with First Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Khalmukhamedov Shukhrat Gayratjanovich to discuss aspects of strengthening military cooperation between both the Armies. Thereafter, General Pande visited the Armed Forces Museum, Tashkent, which displays Military exhibits belonging to different historical epochs of Uzbekistan.
 
General Pande is on a four-day visit to Uzbekistan, from April 15 to 18, 2024..

Source : AIR

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Lucknow

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The district of Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh is known as the Mango City. Lucknow boasts extensive mango cultivation and prominent varieties of mangoes grown here.

Uttar Pradesh, the fourth-largest state in India, boasts vast expanses of land spanning 240,928 square kilometers. It holds the distinction of being the most populous state in the country, with a population exceeding 199 million as of the 2011 census. Each district within Uttar Pradesh has its own unique cultural heritage, contributing to the state’s diverse tapestry.

Uttar Pradesh State :

Formerly known as the United Provinces, Uttar Pradesh acquired its current name upon India’s independence. Established on January 24, 1950, the state celebrates Uttar Pradesh Day annually on the same date. With a total of 75 districts organized into 18 divisions, Uttar Pradesh also comprises 822 community development blocks, 351 tehsils, and 17 municipal corporations.

Largest and Smallest Districts of Uttar Pradesh :

Lakhimpur Kheri holds the title of the largest district in Uttar Pradesh, sprawling across 7,680 square kilometers, while Hapur claims the distinction of being the smallest district, covering an area of 660 square kilometers. Among its extremities, Ballia stands as the easternmost district, Saharanpur as the northernmost, Sonbhadra as the southernmost, and Shamli as the westernmost.

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Dinesh Kumar Tripathi

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The Government of India has appointed Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, as the next Chief of the Naval Staff with effect from the afternoon of April 30, 2024. He will succeed the present Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, who retires from service on the same day.

A Decorated Officer with Diverse Operational Experience :

Born on May 15, 1964, Vice Admiral Tripathi was commissioned into the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy on July 01, 1985. A Communication and Electronic Warfare specialist, he has had a distinguished career spanning nearly 39 years. Prior to taking over as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, he served as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command.

Vice Admiral Tripathi has commanded several Indian Naval Ships, including Vinash, Kirch, and Trishul. He has held various crucial operational and staff appointments, such as Fleet Operations Officer of the Western Fleet, Director of Naval Operations, Principal Director, Network Centric Operations, and Principal Director, Naval Plans at New Delhi.