Current Affairs July 2024

Current Affairs MCQs : 31 July 2024

Q.: Who became the first Indian woman in independent India to win multiple medals at a single Olympic Games?

(A) Mary Kom
(B) Saina Nehwal
(C) P.V. Sindhu
(D) Manu Bhaker

Answer
Ans : (D) Manu Bhaker
Manu Bhaker made history on 30 July 2024 by becoming the first Indian woman in independent India to win multiple medals at a single Olympic Games.

Q.: Who was Manu Bhaker’s partner in the 10m pistol mixed team event at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

(A) Abhishek Verma
(B) Sarabjot Singh
(C) Saurabh Chaudhary
(D) Rajiv Sharma

Answer
Ans : (B) Sarabjot Singh
Manu Bhaker clinched a bronze medal in the 10m pistol mixed team event with Sarabjot Singh, defeating South Korea 16-10 at the Paris Olympics.

Q.: Who won the Gold medal for India at the 56th International Chemistry Olympiad held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July 21st to 30th, 2024?

(A) Avanish Bansal
(B) Harshin Posina
(C) Kashyap Khandelwal
(D) Devesh Bhaiyya

Answer
Ans : (D) Devesh Bhaiyya
Devesh Bhaiyya from Jalgaon, Maharashtra won the Gold medal in the 56th International Chemistry Olympiad held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July 21st to 30th, 2024

Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh win Bronze in 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Event at Paris Olympics 2024

Manu Bhaker made history on 30 July 2024 by becoming the first Indian woman in independent India to win multiple medals at a single Olympic Games. She clinched a bronze medal in the 10m pistol mixed team event with Sarabjot Singh, defeating South Korea 16-10 at the Paris Olympics.

With this achievement, Manu Bhaker joins P.V. Sindhu as the only Indian women to have won two Olympic medals.

Earlier, Manu had opened India’s medal tally at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event.

In the pre-independence Olympics, Norman Pritchard, a British-Indian, won two medals at the 1900 Summer Games. He won a silver medal in both the men’s 200m sprint and the 200m hurdles.

Sure, here’s the MCQ:

Q.: Who became the first Indian woman in independent India to win multiple medals at a single Olympic Games?

(A) Mary Kom
(B) Saina Nehwal
(C) P.V. Sindhu
(D) Manu Bhaker

Ans : (D) Manu Bhaker
Manu Bhaker made history on 30 July 2024 by becoming the first Indian woman in independent India to win multiple medals at a single Olympic Games.

Q.: Who was Manu Bhaker’s partner in the 10m pistol mixed team event at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

(A) Abhishek Verma
(B) Sarabjot Singh
(C) Saurabh Chaudhary
(D) Rajiv Sharma

Ans : (B) Sarabjot Singh
Manu Bhaker clinched a bronze medal in the 10m pistol mixed team event with Sarabjot Singh, defeating South Korea 16-10 at the Paris Olympics.

56th International Chemistry Olympiad : Indian Team Wins one Gold, Two Silver, and a Bronze

The 56th International Chemistry Olympiad was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July 21st to 30th, 2024. The Indian team won one Gold, two Silver, and one Bronze medal.

  • Devesh Bhaiyya from Jalgaon, Maharashtra won the Gold medal.
  • Avanish Bansal from Mumbai and Harshin Posina from Hyderabad won Silver medals.
  • Kashyap Khandelwal from Mumbai won the Bronze medal.

Prof. Gulshanara Shaikh and Dr. Shraddha Tiwari guided the Indian team.

327 students from 94 countries participated in the Olympiad.

Q.: Who won the Gold medal for India at the 56th International Chemistry Olympiad held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July 21st to 30th, 2024?

(A) Avanish Bansal
(B) Harshin Posina
(C) Kashyap Khandelwal
(D) Devesh Bhaiyya

Ans : (D) Devesh Bhaiyya
Devesh Bhaiyya from Jalgaon, Maharashtra won the Gold medal in the 56th International Chemistry Olympiad held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July 21st to 30th, 2024

Current Affairs MCQs : 30 July 2024

Question : What percentage of the world’s digital payments is accounted for by India?

A) 35.2 percent
B) 48.5 percent
C) 52.1 percent
D) 60.7 percent

Answer
Answer: B) 48.5 percent
India accounts for nearly half of the world’s digital payments, holding a 48.5 percent share in global real-time payment volumes, according to a report by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Q.: Which participants from India won gold medals at the 54th International Physics Olympiad 2024?

A) Akarsh Raj Sahay and Bhavya Tiwari
B) Ved Lahoti and Jaiveer Singh
C) Rhythm Kedia and Ved Lahoti
D) Rhythm Kedia and Akarsh Raj Sahay

Answer
Ans : C) Rhythm Kedia and Ved Lahoti
The Indian delegation won 2 gold and 3 silver medals at the 54th International Physics Olympiad 2024, held from July 21 to July 29 in Isfahan, Iran.

Q.: Who has been declared the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election for his third term on 29 July 2024?

A) Juan Guaidó
B) Henrique Capriles
C) Nicolás Maduro
D) Elvis Amoroso

Answer
Ans : C) Nicolás Maduro
Nicolás Maduro has been declared the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election by the National Electoral Council (CNE) on 29 July 2024 for his third term as Venezuela’s President.

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India accounts for 48.5 percent of the global digital payments: RBI report

India accounts for nearly half of the world’s digital payments, holding a 48.5 percent share in global real-time payment volumes, according to a report by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The report also highlights India’s leadership in global remittances, receiving USD 115.3 billion in 2023.

Key points from the report include:

  • India’s digital economy makes up about a tenth of the GDP, expected to grow to a fifth by 2026.
  • Digital payments in India have grown with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 50 percent in volume and 10 percent in value over the last seven years, amounting to 164 billion transactions worth Rs 428 lakh crore in 2023-24.
  • The digital revolution in India includes the India Stack, comprising biometric identification, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), mobile connectivity, digital lockers, and consent-based data sharing.
  • Cybersecurity remains a significant challenge, with a sharp increase in security incidents from 53,117 in 2017 to 13,20,106 in January-October 2023, with unauthorized network scanning/probing accounting for over 80 percent of incidents.
  • India’s digital technology infrastructure, focusing on next-generation communication technologies like 6G and satellite networks, alongside expanding the 5G network to rural and uncovered urban areas, is identified as a key growth engine.
  • Achieving self-sufficiency in chip manufacturing is crucial for harnessing the full potential of the digital revolution.

Question : What percentage of the world’s digital payments is accounted for by India?

A) 35.2 percent
B) 48.5 percent
C) 52.1 percent
D) 60.7 percent

Answer: B) 48.5 percent
India accounts for nearly half of the world’s digital payments, holding a 48.5 percent share in global real-time payment volumes, according to a report by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

India won 2 gold and 3 silver medals at the 54th International Physics Olympiad 2024

The Indian delegation won 2 gold and 3 silver medals at the 54th International Physics Olympiad 2024, held from July 21 to July 29 in Isfahan, Iran

All five Indian participants bagged medals :

  • Rhythm Kedia from Chhattisgarh and Ved Lahoti from Madhya Pradesh bagged gold medals,
  • Akarsh Raj Sahay from Maharashtra, Bhavya Tiwari from Uttar Pradesh, and Jaiveer Singh from Rajasthan were honoured with silver medals.

India’s delegation was led by Prof. Deepak Garg (DAV College, Chandigarh) and Dr. Shirish Pathare (HBCSE, TIFR), with Prof. A. C. Biyani (Retd., Govt. Nagarjuna Post Graduate College of Science, Raipur) and Prof. Vivek Bhide (Gogate-Jogalekar College, Ratnagiri) serving as Scientific Observers.

A total of 193 students from 43 countries participated in the competition. In the country-wise medal tally, India was placed in the fourth position, jointly with Vietnam. China came at the top, followed by Russia and Romania at second and third position, respectively.

Q.: Which participants from India won gold medals at the 54th International Physics Olympiad 2024?

A) Akarsh Raj Sahay and Bhavya Tiwari
B) Ved Lahoti and Jaiveer Singh
C) Rhythm Kedia and Ved Lahoti
D) Rhythm Kedia and Akarsh Raj Sahay

Ans : C) Rhythm Kedia and Ved Lahoti
The Indian delegation won 2 gold and 3 silver medals at the 54th International Physics Olympiad 2024, held from July 21 to July 29 in Isfahan, Iran

President appoints new Governors for 9 States

The President of India has accepted the resignation of Shri Banwarilal Purohit as Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Union Territory of Chandigarh on 28 July 2024.

New Appointments of Governors:

The President of India appointed following Governors :

  • Shri Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde: Governor of Rajasthan.
  • Shri Jishnu Dev Varma: Governor of Telangana.
  • Shri Om Prakash Mathur: Governor of Sikkim.
  • Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar: Governor of Jharkhand.
  • Shri Ramen Deka: Governor of Chhattisgarh.
  • Shri C H Vijayashankar: Governor of Meghalaya.
  • Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan: Governor of Maharashtra (previously Governor of Jharkhand with additional charge of Telangana).
  • Shri Gulab Chand Kataria: Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Union Territory of Chandigarh (previously Governor of Assam).
  • Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya: Governor of Assam and additional charge of Governor of Manipur (previously Governor of Sikkim).

New Appointment of Lt. Governor:

  • Shri K. Kailashnathan appointed as Lt. Governor of Puducherry.

Q.: Who has been appointed as the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Union Territory of Chandigarh in place of Banwarilal Purohit?

a) Shri Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde
b) Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya
c) Shri Gulab Chand Kataria
d) Shri Om Prakash Mathur

Ans : c) Shri Gulab Chand Kataria
Shri Gulab Chand Kataria appointed Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Union Territory of Chandigarh (previously Governor of Assam).

Current Affairs MCQs : 29 July 2024

Question 1: Who became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting?

A) Heena Sidhu
B) Apurvi Chandela
C) Manu Bhaker
D) Anjum Moudgil

Answer
Answer: C) Manu Bhaker
Manu Bhaker secured a bronze medal in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol event at the Paris Olympics 2024 on 28 July 2024, becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting.

Question 2: In which event did Manu Bhaker win the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024?

A) Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions
B) Women’s 25m Pistol
C) Women’s 10m Air Pistol
D) Women’s Skeet Shooting

Answer
Answer: C) Women’s 10m Air Pistol

Q.: Who has been appointed as the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Union Territory of Chandigarh in place of Banwarilal Purohit?

a) Shri Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde
b) Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya
c) Shri Gulab Chand Kataria
d) Shri Om Prakash Mathur

Answer
Ans : c) Shri Gulab Chand Kataria
Shri Gulab Chand Kataria appointed Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Union Territory of Chandigarh (previously Governor of Assam).

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker becomes first Indian woman to win medal in shooting at Olympics

Manu Bhaker secured a bronze medal in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol event at the Paris Olympics 2024 on 28 July 2024, becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting.

Bhaker’s score of 221.7 points earned her the third place, marking India’s first medal in the ongoing Olympics.

The gold medal went to South Korea’s Ye Jin, who set a new Olympic record with 243.2 points. Her compatriot Kim Yeji claimed silver with 241.3 points.

Question 1: Who became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting?

A) Heena Sidhu
B) Apurvi Chandela
C) Manu Bhaker
D) Anjum Moudgil

Answer: C) Manu Bhaker
Manu Bhaker secured a bronze medal in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol event at the Paris Olympics 2024 on 28 July 2024, becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting.

Question 2: In which event did Manu Bhaker win the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024?

A) Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions
B) Women’s 25m Pistol
C) Women’s 10m Air Pistol
D) Women’s Skeet Shooting

Answer: C) Women’s 10m Air Pistol

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 27 July 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 27 July 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 27 July 2024

Q.: Where is the World’s highest tunnel, Shinkun La Tunnel being constructed?

a) Sikkim
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Ladakh
d) Himachal Pradesh

Answer
Ans : c) Ladakh
On July 26, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi started the construction of the world’s highest tunnel in Kargil, Ladakh, by initiating the first blast. The Shinkun La Tunnel will be 4.1 kilometers long, with twin tubes, and is located at an altitude of about 15,800 feet on the Nimu-Padum-Darcha Road.

Q.: Which cultural site from the Northeast became the first to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List under the Cultural Category?

A) Kaziranga National Park
B) Majuli Island
C) Moidams
D) Kamakhya Temple

Answer
Answer: C) Moidams
Moidams of the Ahom Dynasty in Assam were officially declared India’s 43rd World Heritage Site in the cultural category during UNESCO’s 46th World Heritage Committee session in New Delhi from 21 to 31 July 2024. It is the first cultural site from the Northeast to make it to the UNESCO World Heritage List under the Cultural Category.

Q.: Which dynasty created the Moidams?

A) Gupta
B) Maurya
C) Ahom
D) Chola

Answer
Answer: C) Ahom
These 700-year-old mound-burial sites, akin to pyramids, reflect the rich history and architectural brilliance of the Ahom rulers.

Question: When is Kargil Vijay Diwas observed annually?

A) June 26
B) July 26
C) August 26
D) September 26

Answer
Answer: B) July 26
Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed annually on July 26, commemorates the success of Operation Vijay in 1999. During this conflict, Indian forces successfully reclaimed strategic positions in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir that had been infiltrated by Pakistani soldiers and terrorists. 

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25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, July 26, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the heroes of the Kargil War on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas in Drass on 26 July 2024.

Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed annually on July 26, commemorates the success of Operation Vijay in 1999. During this conflict, Indian forces successfully reclaimed strategic positions in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir that had been infiltrated by Pakistani soldiers and terrorists.  The Kargil War Memorial in Dras stands as a testament to their courage.

Question: When is Kargil Vijay Diwas observed annually?

A) June 26
B) July 26
C) August 26
D) September 26

Answer: B) July 26
Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed annually on July 26, commemorates the success of Operation Vijay in 1999. During this conflict, Indian forces successfully reclaimed strategic positions in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir that had been infiltrated by Pakistani soldiers and terrorists. 

World’s highest tunnel : Shinkun La Tunnel, Kargil, Ladakh

On July 26, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi started the construction of the world’s highest tunnel in Kargil, Ladakh, by initiating the first blast.

The Shinkun La Tunnel will be 4.1 kilometers long, with twin tubes, and is located at an altitude of about 15,800 feet on the Nimu-Padum-Darcha Road.

This tunnel will provide year-round connectivity to Leh, improve the movement of armed forces and their equipment, and promote economic and social development in Ladakh.

Q.: Where is the World’s highest tunnel, Shinkun La Tunnel being constructed?

a) Sikkim
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Ladakh
d) Himachal Pradesh

Ans : c) Ladakh
On July 26, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi started the construction of the world’s highest tunnel in Kargil, Ladakh, by initiating the first blast. The Shinkun La Tunnel will be 4.1 kilometers long, with twin tubes, and is located at an altitude of about 15,800 feet on the Nimu-Padum-Darcha Road.

Moidams of the Ahom Dynasty in Assam declared India’s 43rd World Heritage Site in the cultural category

The Moidams of the Ahom Dynasty in Assam were officially declared India’s 43rd World Heritage Site in the cultural category during UNESCO’s 46th World Heritage Committee session in New Delhi from 21 to 31 July 2024. These 700-year-old mound-burial sites, akin to pyramids, reflect the rich history and architectural brilliance of the Ahom rulers. The Moidams are strategically located in the foothills of the Patkai Ranges in Assam, and they contain the royal necropolis of the Tai-Ahom. Within the property, 90 moidams—hollow vaults built of brick, stone, or earth—of different sizes are found. For 600 years, the Tai-Ahom created these moidams, accentuating the natural topography of hills, forests, and water, thus forming a sacred geography. This recognition marks a significant milestone for Assam, as it is the first cultural site from the Northeast to make it to the UNESCO World Heritage List under the Cultural Category.

Q.: Which cultural site from the Northeast became the first to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List under the Cultural Category?

A) Kaziranga National Park
B) Majuli Island
C) Moidams
D) Kamakhya Temple

Answer: C) Moidams
Moidams of the Ahom Dynasty in Assam were officially declared India’s 43rd World Heritage Site in the cultural category during UNESCO’s 46th World Heritage Committee session in New Delhi from 21 to 31 July 2024. It is the first cultural site from the Northeast to make it to the UNESCO World Heritage List under the Cultural Category.

Q.: Which dynasty created the Moidams?

A) Gupta
B) Maurya
C) Ahom
D) Chola

Answer: C) Ahom
These 700-year-old mound-burial sites, akin to pyramids, reflect the rich history and architectural brilliance of the Ahom rulers.

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 26 July 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 26 July 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 26 July 2024

Q,: Which sport did the Men’s and Women’s Indian Team reach the quarter-finals in during the Paris Olympics 2024?

A) Hockey
B) Badminton
C) Archery
D) Tennis

Answer
Answer: C) Archery
India started its Paris Olympics campaign on 25 July 2024 with the Men’s Team securing 3rd place and the women’s team securing a spot in the quarterfinals.

Q.: What is the name of the military exercise in which the Indian Army is participating in Mongolia?

A) Desert Storm
B) Khaan Quest
C) Red Flag
D) Cobra Gold

Answer
Ans : B) Khaan Quest
The Indian Army contingent is participating in the Multinational Military Exercise ‘Khaan Quest’ in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from July 27th to August 9th, 2024.

Q.: What is the new name for the Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan?

A) Ashok Mandap
B) Ganatantra Mandap
C) Sarnath Mandap
D) Republic Hall

Answer
Ans : B) Ganatantra Mandap
The Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan, traditionally used for important ceremonies and celebrations such as the presentation of National Awards, has been renamed ‘Ganatantra Mandap,’ .

Q.: What is the new name for Ashok Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan?

A) Durbar Mandap
B) Ganatantra Mandap
C) Ashok Mandap
D) Unity Mandap

Answer
Ans : C) Ashok Mandap
Ashok Hall, originally designed as a ballroom, will now be known as Ashok Mandap.

Q.: Who has been appointed as the festival director of the 55th and 56th editions of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?

A) Anurag Kashyap
B) Karan Johar
C) Shekhar Kapur
D) Zoya Akhtar

Answer
Ans : C) Shekhar Kapur
Eminent filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has been appointed as the festival director of the 55th and 56th editions of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa. The 55th edition of IFFI will be held from 20th to 28th November 2024.

Daily Current Affairs : 26 July 2024 in Hindi Click Here

Paris Olympics: Indian Men’s and Women’s Archery teams enter quarterfinals

India started its Paris Olympics campaign on 25 July 2024 with the Men’s Team securing 3rd place and the women’s team securing a spot in the quarterfinals.

The Indian men’s archery team reached the quarter-finals with 2013 points, with Dhiraj Bommadevara finishing 4th, Tarundeep Rai 14th, and Pravin Jadhav 39th.

The women’s archery team scored 1983 points, with Ankita finishing 11th, Bhajan 22nd, and Deepika 23rd in the individual round. India will face the winner of the last-16 stage match between France and the Netherlands in the quarterfinals.

The remaining stages of the event will be held from 28 July to 4 August, shifting to a matchplay phase after the ranking rounds.

Q,: Which sport did the Men’s and Women’s Indian Team reach the quarter-finals in during the Paris Olympics 2024?

A) Hockey
B) Badminton
C) Archery
D) Tennis

Answer: C) Archery
India started its Paris Olympics campaign on 25 July 2024 with the Men’s Team securing 3rd place and the women’s team securing a spot in the quarterfinals.

Multinational Military Exercise ‘Khaan Quest’ at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from July 27th to August 9th, 2024.

The Indian Army contingent departed for the Multinational Military Exercise ‘Khaan Quest’ in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia scheduled from July 27th to August 9th, 2024.

Contingent Composition: The Indian contingent consists of 40 personnel, mainly from a Battalion of the Madras Regiment, along with personnel from other arms and services. It includes one woman officer and two women soldiers.

Exercise Objective: The exercise aims to prepare the Indian Armed Forces for peacekeeping missions, with training on tactical drills such as establishing checkpoints, cordon and search operations, patrolling, evacuation of civilians from hostile areas, counter-improvised explosive device drills, combat first aid, and casualty evacuation.

History: ‘Khaan Quest’ started in 2003 as a bilateral event between the USA and Mongolian Armed Forces and became a multinational peacekeeping exercise in 2006. The current year marks the 21st iteration.

Q.: What is the name of the military exercise in which the Indian Army is participating in Mongolia?

A) Desert Storm
B) Khaan Quest
C) Red Flag
D) Cobra Gold

Ans : B) Khaan Quest
The Indian Army contingent is participating in the Multinational Military Exercise ‘Khaan Quest’ in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from July 27th to August 9th, 2024.

Rashtrapati Bhavan renames Durbar Hall and Ashok Hall to Ganatantra Mandap and Ashok Mandap

The Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan, traditionally used for important ceremonies and celebrations such as the presentation of National Awards, has been renamed ‘Ganatantra Mandap,’ .

Ashok Hall, originally designed as a ballroom, will now be known as Ashok Mandap.

The term ‘Durbar,’ referring to an imperial court, became outdated after India transitioned to a republic, or ‘Ganatantra.’

Renaming Ashok Hall to Ashok Mandap was intended to bring “uniformity in language and remove traces of anglicization while upholding the key values associated with the word.”

The word Mandap is a Sanskrit term traditionally used to describe a pavilion or sacred space in Indian culture.

Q.: What is the new name for the Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan?

A) Ashok Mandap
B) Ganatantra Mandap
C) Sarnath Mandap
D) Republic Hall

Ans : B) Ganatantra Mandap
The Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan, traditionally used for important ceremonies and celebrations such as the presentation of National Awards, has been renamed ‘Ganatantra Mandap,’ .

Q.: What is the new name for Ashok Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan?

A) Durbar Mandap
B) Ganatantra Mandap
C) Ashok Mandap
D) Unity Mandap

Ans : C) Ashok Mandap
Ashok Hall, originally designed as a ballroom, will now be known as Ashok Mandap.

Shekhar Kapur appointed as the festival director of International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa

Eminent filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has been appointed as the festival director of the 55th and 56th editions of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an order in this regard. The 55th edition of IFFI will be held from 20th to 28th November 2024.

International Film Festival of India (IFFI)

The International Film Festival of India, established in 1952, is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia. Organized annually in Goa, it aims to provide a common platform for the cinemas of the world to project the excellence of the film art. The festival celebrates the spirit of cinema by showcasing a diverse range of films from various genres and countries, facilitating cultural exchange and promoting friendly relations among people of the world.

Q.: Who has been appointed as the festival director of the 55th and 56th editions of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?

A) Anurag Kashyap
B) Karan Johar
C) Shekhar Kapur
D) Zoya Akhtar

Ans : C) Shekhar Kapur
Eminent filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has been appointed as the festival director of the 55th and 56th editions of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa. The 55th edition of IFFI will be held from 20th to 28th November 2024.

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 25 July 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 25 July 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 25 July 2024

Question : What is the rank of India’s passport on the global passport index?

A) 75th
B) 82nd
C) 90th
D) 100th

Answer
Answer: B) 82nd
India ranks 82nd on the global passport index.

Question : How many countries can Indian passport holders enter visa-free?

A) 50 countries
B) 58 countries
C) 60 countries
D) 70 countries

Answer
Answer: B) 58 countries
Indians can enter 58 countries visa-free, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Q.: When was the World hottest day on record according to the preliminary data from a European Union monitoring agency?

A) July 21, 2023
B) July 22, 2024
C) August 2016
D) July 20, 2023

Answer
Ans : B) July 22, 2024
According to preliminary data from a European Union monitoring agency, Monday, July 22, 2024, was the World hottest day on record.

Q.: What was the global average surface air temperature on the hottest day on record on July 22, 2024?

A) 17.00 degrees Celsius
B) 17.10 degrees Celsius
C) 17.15 degrees Celsius
D) 17.20 degrees Celsius

Answer
Ans : C) 17.15 degrees Celsius
The global average surface air temperature reached 17.15 degrees Celsius.

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India Ranks 82nd on Global Passport Index; Visa-Free access to 58 Countries

India’s Passport Ranking:

  • India ranks 82nd on the global passport index.
  • Indians can enter 58 countries visa-free, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
  • The ranking is by the UK-based Henley Passport Index, based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Top Ranking Country:

  • Singapore occupies the top spot with visa-free entry to 195 countries.
  • Japan is now second, alongside Spain, France, Germany, and Italy, with visa-free access to 192 destinations.

Henley Passport Index: It is a global ranking of countries based on the travel freedom allowed by their ordinary passports for their citizens.

Question 1: What is the rank of India’s passport on the global passport index?

A) 75th
B) 82nd
C) 90th
D) 100th

Answer: B) 82nd
India ranks 82nd on the global passport index.

Question 2: How many countries can Indian passport holders enter visa-free?

A) 50 countries
B) 58 countries
C) 60 countries
D) 70 countries

Answer: B) 58 countries
Indians can enter 58 countries visa-free, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

World Hottest Day : July 22, 2024

According to preliminary data from a European Union monitoring agency, Monday, July 22, 2024, was the World hottest day on record, surpassing the previous day, July 21. The global average surface air temperature reached 17.15 degrees Celsius.

Historical Context:

  • The record was previously set for four consecutive days in early July 2023.
  • Before that, the hottest day was in August 2016.

Recent Heat Records:

  • Cities in Japan, Indonesia, and China have recently registered record heat.
  • Gulf countries have experienced heat indexes exceeding 60 degrees Celsius.
  • Parts of Europe have seen temperatures surge past 45 degrees Celsius.

Cause of Record Heat:

  • Scientists attribute the record heat to climate change driven by the burning of fossil fuels.
  • Unlike the previous year, which saw a combination of climate change and the El Nino pattern, this record was set without El Nino’s influence.

Q.: When was the World hottest day on record according to the preliminary data from a European Union monitoring agency?

A) July 21, 2023
B) July 22, 2024
C) August 2016
D) July 20, 2023

Ans : B) July 22, 2024
According to preliminary data from a European Union monitoring agency, Monday, July 22, 2024, was the World hottest day on record,

Q.: What was the global average surface air temperature on the hottest day on record on July 22, 2024?

A) 17.00 degrees Celsius
B) 17.10 degrees Celsius
C) 17.15 degrees Celsius
D) 17.20 degrees Celsius

Ans : C) 17.15 degrees Celsius
The global average surface air temperature reached 17.15 degrees Celsius.

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 24 July 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 24 July 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 24 July 2024

Q.: Who set a record by presenting her seventh consecutive Budget on July 23, 2024?

A) Manmohan Singh
B) Arun Jaitley
C) Nirmala Sitharaman
D) Morarji Desai

Answer
C) Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her seventh straight Budget on July 23, 2024 for the fiscal 2024-25, surpassing the record of former Prime Minister Morarji Desai.

Q.: What is the new standard deduction for salaried employees under the new income tax regime for the fiscal 2024-25?

A) ₹50,000
B) ₹60,000
C) ₹75,000
D) ₹90,000

Answer
Ans : C) ₹75,000
Standard deduction for salaried employees hiked to ₹75,000, from ₹50,000 under the new income tax regime.

Q.: What decision did the Supreme Court make regarding the NEET-UG 2024 examination?

A) Ordered a re-test
B) Cancelled the examination
C) Refused to cancel the examination and allowed the counselling process to commence
D) Postponed the examination date

Answer
Ans : C) Refused to cancel the examination and allowed the counselling process to commence
The Supreme Court has refused to cancel the NEET-UG 2024 examination or order a re-test. This decision allows the counselling process for admission to undergraduate medical courses in government and private colleges across India to begin on July 24, 2024.

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Supreme Court refused to cancel the NEET-UG 2024 examination or order a re-test; Counselling process to begin

The Supreme Court has refused to cancel the NEET-UG 2024 examination or order a re-test. This decision allows the counselling process for admission to undergraduate medical courses in government and private colleges across India to begin on July 24, 2024.

A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud determined that there was no evidence of a systemic leak of the exam paper from May 5 that would disrupt the exam’s integrity. The bench, also including Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, stated that canceling the entire exam would adversely affect over 20 lakh students and disrupt the admission schedule.

The court highlighted that canceling NEET-UG 2024 could have significant negative impacts on medical education, the future availability of qualified medical professionals, and marginalized groups benefiting from seat reservations. Additionally, the Supreme Court has instructed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to re-tally the NEET-UG results based on a specific correct answer in the physics section.

Q.: What decision did the Supreme Court make regarding the NEET-UG 2024 examination?

A) Ordered a re-test
B) Cancelled the examination
C) Refused to cancel the examination and allowed the counselling process to commence
D) Postponed the examination date

Ans : C) Refused to cancel the examination and allowed the counselling process to commence
The Supreme Court has refused to cancel the NEET-UG 2024 examination or order a re-test. This decision allows the counselling process for admission to undergraduate medical courses in government and private colleges across India to begin on July 24, 2024.

Budget 2024 Key Highlights

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her seventh straight Budget on July 23, 2024 for the fiscal 2024-25, surpassing the record of former Prime Minister Morarji Desai.

The Budget focused on provisioning for the agricultural sector, the introduction of schemes related to employment, loan schemes, announcements for financial support to the MSME sector, infrastructural development, and fiscal deficit projection at 4.9% with a commitment to reducing it down to 4.5%.

The government cut customs duties and make changes in the capital gain taxes. The “Taxation budget” comes in the form of a revision in tax slabs under the new tax policy.

Standard deduction for salaried employees hiked to ₹75,000, from ₹50,000 under the new income tax regime. The limit on employee contribution to pension has been increased to 14% from 10%.

Identified nine priorities for generating ample opportunities — Productivity and Resilience in Agriculture, Employment and Skilling, Inclusive Human Resource Development and Social Justice, Manufacturing and Service, Urban Development, Energy Security, Infrastructure, Innovation, Research and Development and Next Generation Reforms.

Q.: Who set a record by presenting her seventh consecutive Budget on July 23, 2024?

A) Manmohan Singh
B) Arun Jaitley
C) Nirmala Sitharaman
D) Morarji Desai

C) Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her seventh straight Budget on July 23, 2024 for the fiscal 2024-25, surpassing the record of former Prime Minister Morarji Desai.

Q.: What is the new standard deduction for salaried employees under the new income tax regime for the fiscal 2024-25?

A) ₹50,000
B) ₹60,000
C) ₹75,000
D) ₹90,000

Ans : C) ₹75,000
Standard deduction for salaried employees hiked to ₹75,000, from ₹50,000 under the new income tax regime.

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 23 July 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 23 July 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 23 July 2024

Q.: What is the projected real GDP growth for FY 2024-25 according to the Economic Survey 2023-24?

A) 5-6%
B) 6.5-7%
C) 7-8%
D) 4.5-5%

Answer
Ans : B) 6.5-7%
Economic Survey 2023-24 projects real GDP growth of 6.5 to 7 percent for FY 2024-25.

Q.: Who tabled the Economic Survey 2023-24 in the Lok Sabha?

A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
B) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
C) Home Minister Amit Shah
D) President Ram Nath Kovind

Answer
Ans : B) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the survey in the Lok Sabha.

Q,: Who is the King of Bhutan who visited Gujarat in July 2024?

A) Jigme Singye Wangchuck
B) Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
C) Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
D) Tshering Tobgay

Answer
Ans : B) Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay arrived in Gujarat on 22 July 2024 for a three-day tour

Q.: Which Indian player was awarded the Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in July 2024 ?

A) PV Sindhu
B) Abhinav Bindra
C) Sachin Tendulkar
D) Saina Nehwal

Answer
Ans : B) Abhinav Bindra
Olympic gold medalist shooter Abhinav Bindra was awarded the Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on 22 July 2024 for his outstanding services to the Olympic Movement.

Q.: What event did Abhinav Bindra win to become India’s first individual Olympic gold medalist, and in which year did he achieve this feat?

A) Men’s 50m freestyle swimming, 2004 Athens Games
B) Men’s 100m sprint, 2012 London Games
C) Men’s 10m air rifle event, 2008 Beijing Games
D) Men’s marathon, 2016 Rio Games

Answer
Ans:C) Men’s 10m air rifle event, 2008 Beijing Games
Bindra became India’s first individual Olympic gold medalist by winning the men’s 10m air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Games.

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Abhinav Bindra awarded Olympic Order by International Olympic Committee (IOC)

Olympic gold medalist shooter Abhinav Bindra was awarded the Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on 22 July 2024 for his outstanding services to the Olympic Movement.

The award will be officially handed over during the 142nd IOC Session in Paris on August 10, the day before the Paris Olympics closing ceremony. The Olympic Order is the highest IOC award, recognizing distinguished contributions to the Olympic Movement.

Bindra became India’s first individual Olympic gold medalist by winning the men’s 10m air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Games.

Q.: Which Indian player was awarded the Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in July 2024 ?

A) PV Sindhu
B) Abhinav Bindra
C) Sachin Tendulkar
D) Saina Nehwal

Ans : B) Abhinav Bindra
Olympic gold medalist shooter Abhinav Bindra was awarded the Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on 22 July 2024 for his outstanding services to the Olympic Movement.

Q.: What event did Abhinav Bindra win to become India’s first individual Olympic gold medalist, and in which year did he achieve this feat?

A) Men’s 50m freestyle swimming, 2004 Athens Games
B) Men’s 100m sprint, 2012 London Games
C) Men’s 10m air rifle event, 2008 Beijing Games
D) Men’s marathon, 2016 Rio Games

C) Men’s 10m air rifle event, 2008 Beijing Games
Bindra became India’s first individual Olympic gold medalist by winning the men’s 10m air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Games.

Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay arrived in Gujarat for a three-day tour

Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay arrived in Gujarat on 22 July 2024 for a three-day tour, beginning with a visit to the Statue of Unity.

They were warmly welcomed at Vadodara airport by Gujarat Minister Jagdish Vishwakarma, adhering to the state’s hospitality tradition. The dignitaries were greeted with cultural performances, including garba and drumming, and were received by notable figures like Mayor Pinkiben Soni and India’s Ambassador to Bhutan, Sudhakar Dalela.

The visit underscores strong India-Bhutan diplomatic ties, following a recent high-level meeting between the nations’ foreign secretaries. On July 20, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Bhutanese counterpart Aum Pema Choden reviewed developmental cooperation strategies, expressing satisfaction with projects completed under the 12th Five Year Plan. They also inaugurated 19 schools in Bhutan, showcasing ongoing collaboration.

Q,: Who is the King of Bhutan who visited Gujarat in July 2024?

A) Jigme Singye Wangchuck
B) Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
C) Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
D) Tshering Tobgay

Ans : B) Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay arrived in Gujarat on 22 July 2024 for a three-day tour

Economic Survey: Projects real GDP growth of 6.5 to 7 percent for FY 2024-25

Economic Survey 2023-24 projects real GDP growth of 6.5 to 7 percent for FY 2024-25. On 22 July 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the survey in the Lok Sabha.

The survey highlights domestic growth drivers supporting economic growth in FY 2023-24, with merchandise and services exports likely to increase. Normal rainfall and a good southwest monsoon are expected to boost agriculture and rural demand. Structural reforms like GST and IBC are delivering results.

The Reserve Bank of India expects headline inflation to be 4.5 percent in FY 2025 and 4.1 percent in FY 2026, while the IMF projects 4.6 percent in 2024 and 4.2 percent in 2025.

Real GDP in FY 2024 was 20 percent higher than in FY 2020, with robust growth, inclusive development, reduced unemployment, lower multidimensional poverty, and higher labor force participation. The country’s real GDP grew by 8.2 percent in FY 2024, with stable consumption demand and improving investment demand. Net taxes at constant prices grew by 19.1 percent in FY 2024.

The global trade outlook for 2024 is positive, with merchandise trade expected to pick up, though corrections in financial market valuations could impact growth prospects.

MCQs on Economic Survey 2023-24

Q.: What is the projected real GDP growth for FY 2024-25 according to the Economic Survey 2023-24?

A) 5-6%
B) 6.5-7%
C) 7-8%
D) 4.5-5%

Ans : B) 6.5-7%
Economic Survey 2023-24 projects real GDP growth of 6.5 to 7 percent for FY 2024-25.

Q.: Who tabled the Economic Survey 2023-24 in the Lok Sabha?

A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
B) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
C) Home Minister Amit Shah
D) President Ram Nath Kovind

Ans : B) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the survey in the Lok Sabha.

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 22 July 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 22 July 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 22 July 2024

Questions : Who won the men’s doubles title at the Swiss Open ATP Tour tennis tournament on 21 July 2024?

A) Yuki Bhambri and Ugo Humbert
B) Albano Olivett and Fabrice Martin
C) Yuki Bhambri and Albano Olivett
D) Ugo Humbert and Fabrice Martin

Answer
Ans : C) Yuki Bhambri and Albano Olivett
India’s Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivett won the men’s doubles title at the Swiss Open ATP Tour tennis tournament on 21 July 2024 in Gstaad, Switzerland.

Q.: During which Hindu month does the Kanwar Yatra take place?

A. Baisakh
B. Kartik
C. Shravan
D. Chaitra

Answer
C. Shravan
The Kanwar Yatra occurs during the Hindu month of Shravan (July-August), which is considered auspicious for worshipping Lord Shiva.

Q.: What is the primary objective of the Kanwar Yatra?

A. To visit multiple temples
B. To collect and offer holy water to Lord Shiva
C. To fast for a month
D. To chant “Bol Bam” continuously

Answer
B. To collect and offer holy water to Lord Shiva
The pilgrimage involves collecting holy water from the Ganges River, particularly from sacred spots like Haridwar, Gaumukh, and Gangotri. Devotees carry this water in pitchers, known as Kanwars, on their shoulders as they journey to their local Shiva temples.

Q.: Who did President Joe Biden endorse as the presidential nominee after his withdrawal from the presidential race for the upcoming November 2024 election?

A. Hillary Clinton
B. Elizabeth Warren
C. Kamala Harris
D. Bernie Sanders

Answer
Ans : C. Kamala Harris
US President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the presidential race for the upcoming November election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the presidential nominee.

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Joe Biden Withdraws from US Presidential Race, Endorses Kamala Harris

US President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the presidential race for the upcoming November election, making the announcement on 21 July 2024 via a letter on his social media account.

He endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the presidential nominee. Pressure to withdraw had been mounting since a debate with former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump on June 28.

Q.: Who did President Joe Biden endorse as the presidential nominee after his withdrawal from the presidential race for the upcoming November 2024 election?

A. Hillary Clinton
B. Elizabeth Warren
C. Kamala Harris
D. Bernie Sanders

Ans : C. Kamala Harris
US President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the presidential race for the upcoming November election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the presidential nominee.

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