July 2024 Current Affairs MCQ Questions and Answers

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#1. The theme of this year’s ‘World Sickle Cell Day’ is ____________________.

World Sickle Cell Day is observed on June 19 every year.
It is an annual event which aims to raise awareness about sickle cell disease globally. In 2024, the theme for World
Sickle Cell Awareness Day is “Hope Through Progress:
Advancing Sickle Cell Care Globally.”

#2. Secretary of State for Defence Sanjay Seth launched __________________ scheme which seeks solution to the problems related to the shipyards.

Secretary of State for Defence Sanjay Seth launched the
“GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS
2024)” of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata. This innovative scheme aims
to address challenges in the shipbuilding industry and
promote technological advancements by leveraging the
expertise of start-ups and MSMEs in the country.

#3. Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) signed an agreement with which country to provide a Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 2.50 million for installing a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant?

EXIM Bank signed an agreement with Guyana to provide a Line of Credit for installing a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant.

#4. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar commissioned the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre built with a USD 6 million grant from India in which of the following country?

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar along with Sri
Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe jointly unveiled
the virtual plaque to mark the formal commissioning of
the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre built with a
USD 6 million grant from India.

#5. The Indian Air Force has recently inaugurated the Weapon Systems School in which of the following city?

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari
has inaugurated the newly established Weapon Systems
School (WSS) at Air Force Station Begumpet, Hyderabad.
This follows the approval for the creation of a new
Weapon System (WS) branch in 2022.




#6. Which company signed an MoU with the Gujarat government to establish and promote an AI Cluster at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), in Gandhinagar?

 IBM signed an MoU with the Gujarat government to promote an AI Cluster at GIFT City.

#7. The first National Tribal Museum of India is set to be established in which state?

 The first National Tribal Museum of India is set to be established in Jharkhand.

#8. Keir Starmer is set to become the next Prime Minister of which country?

Keir Starmer is expected to become the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

#9. Which of the following party has won the UK parliamentary elections by landslide?

Labour Party has won the UK general election in a
landslide. The new Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, pledged
to steer the country towards “calmer waters” in his first
address to the nation. The outgoing PM, Rishi Sunak, pledged to resign as party leader. Several cabinet
ministers lost their seats, as did former PM Liz Truss.

#10. ________________ announced the launch of its ‘Student Sapphiro Forex Card’, a premium forex prepaid card crafted specifically for students who are going abroad for higher education.

ICICI Bank announced the launch of the ‘Student
Sapphiro Forex Card’, a premium prepaid forex card
designed for Indian students pursuing higher education
abroad. Powered by Visa, the card offers a range of
benefits aimed at making overseas financial
management simpler for students and their parents, the
bank said in its press release.




#11. The scheme allows for a maximum reimbursement of Rs 20 crore for exploration expenses.

The Bhuvan Panchayat Geoportal 4.0 was developed by the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC).

#12. ___________________ launched India’s inaugural ETF dedicated to electric vehicles (EVs) and the new-age automotive sector.

Mirae Asset Investment Managers has unveiled the
‘Mirae Asset Nifty EV and New Age Automotive ETF,’
India’s first Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) dedicated to the
burgeoning Electric Vehicles (EV) and New Age
Automotive segment.

#13. Recently the Bharat Centre of Olympic Research and Education was launched in which of the following state?

Bharat Centre of Olympic Research and Education was
inaugurated at the Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) in
Gujarat’s Gandhinagar district. The centre will serve as a
repository of knowledge, housing invaluable data and
insights in Olympics, training methodologies, sports
science and athlete development.

#14. 64) (CBDT).

Ravi Agrawal, a 1988-batch IRS officer, has been
appointed as the new chairman of the Central Board of
Direct Taxes (CBDT), the administrative body for the
Income Tax Department. He takes over from Nitin Gupta,
a 1986-batch Indian Revenue Service officer, whose
extended tenure as the chairman ended on June 30.

#15. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently signed a $60 million nonconvertible debentures financing agreement with __________________ to give housing loans to low-income women.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a USD 60
million nonconvertible debentures financing agreement,
disbursing USD 30 million to Aadhar Housing Finance
Limited (AHFL) to provide housing loans to women and
address the shortage of financing in the low-income and
affordable housing segment in India.




#16. ‘Mission Nischay’ was launched by which of the following state police recently?

From June 15 to 21, Punjab Police, in partnership with
the Border Security Force (BSF) and Village Defence

Committees (VDCs), launched “Mission Nishchay,” a one-
week anti-drug campaign in Fazilka district. The effort

sought to increase community participation in
combating the drug problem, with a particular emphasis
on young and women.

#17. What is the rank of India in the global Energy Transition Index 2024 by the World Economic Forum (WEF)?

India has been ranked 63rd on a global Energy Transition
Index released on June 19 by the World Economic Forum.
European nations dominated the top ranks with Sweden
topping the index, followed by Denmark, Finland,
Switzerland and France in the top five. China was ranked
20th.

#18. India saw the highest 163 per cent growth globally in generating electronic waste between 2010 and 2022, said a report published by _________________.

India saw the highest 163 per cent growth globally in
generating electronic waste from screens, computers,
and small IT and telecommunication equipment (SCSIT)
between 2010 and 2022, according to a United Nations
Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
report.

#19. ______________________ picked up two bronze medals on the final day of Archery World Cup Stage III at Antalya, Turkey.

Dhiraj Bommadevara picked up two bronze medals on
the final day of Archery World Cup Stage III at Antalya,
Turkey. The women’s compound team of Jyothi Surekha
Vennam, Aditi Swami and Parneet Kaur bagged the gold,
while Priyansh clinched the silver in compound individual
event.

#20. ________________ has unveiled “MSME Sahaj,” a novel online business lending solution designed specifically for MSMEs.

Public sector lender State Bank of India (SBI) has
announced MSME Sahaj, an online business loan solution
for MSMEs to avail credit against their Goods and
Services Tax (GST) registered sales invoices of up to Rs 1
lakh. SBI said the new solution will have a turnaround
time of less than 15 minutes, from applying for the loan to documentation and disbursement of the amount
without any manual intervention.




#21. Which state government recently approved the ‘CM Tourism Fellowship Programme,’ aimed at selecting researchers to promote tourism and accelerate investment in the sector?

The Uttar Pradesh government approved the ‘CM Tourism Fellowship Programme’ to foster research and investment in tourism.

#22. Which state is home to India’s first deep-water container transshipment port, where the first Mother Ship ‘MV San Fernando’ was received?

The first Mother Ship ‘MV San Fernando’ was received at India’s first deep-water container transshipment port in Vizhinjam, Kerala.

#23. Which Indian state recently announced the launch of the ‘Mera Yuva, Mera Gaurav’ campaign to celebrate youth achievements?

Rajasthan launched the ‘Mera Yuva, Mera Gaurav’ campaign to celebrate youth achievements.

#24. Which country recently became the fifth member of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)?

Bangladesh became the fifth member of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)

#25. India is set to host the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in which city?

The 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee will be hosted in New Delhi.




#26. _________________ was given one-year extension as secretary general of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

Veteran bureaucrat Bharat Lal was given one-year
extension as secretary general of the National Human
Rights Commission (NHRC). Lal, a 1988 batch (retired)
Indian Forest Service (IFoS) officer of the Gujarat cadre,
was in June last year appointed to the post.

#27. Which company secured a 5-year green loan amounting to 31.96 billion Japanese yen from Deutsche Bank’s Gift City branch?

REC Limited secured a 5-year green loan amounting to 31.96 billion Japanese yen from Deutsche Bank’s Gift City branch.

#28. Which state government launched the ‘Digital Nagarik and Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality (AR-VR) Skills’ Programme in collaboration with Meta to address cybersecurity awareness?

Karnataka launched the ‘Digital Nagarik and AR-VR Skills’ Programme in collaboration with Meta.

#29. Who has been appointed as the head of the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs in India?

Rajnath Singh has been appointed as the head of the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs.

#30. Which company recently launched the world’s first CNG bike, ‘Freedom 125,’ which runs on both petrol and CNG?

Bajaj Auto launched the world’s first CNG bike, ‘Freedom 125,’ which can run on both petrol and CNG.




#31. Who among the following was elected as the next President of Iran?

Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian will be sworn in before
parliament in early August as the Islamic republic’s ninth
president, state media reported. Iran’s president is not
head of state, and the ultimate authority rests with the
supreme leader — a post held by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
for the last 35 years.

#32. Which country dominated the global race in generative artificial intelligence patents, filing more than 38,000 patents from 2014 to 2023?

China led the world in generative artificial intelligence patents, with over 38,000 filings between 2014 and 2023.

#33. Who has been appointed as the 35th Foreign Secretary of India?

Vikram Misri has been appointed as India’s 35th Foreign Secretary.

#34. Researchers have recently found enough minerals in Minami-Torishima Island to build EVs for a decade. Minami-Torishima Island located in which of the following which country?

Japan has hit the jackpot by finding huge mineral
deposits near an isolated island in the country’s exclusive
economic zone. According to researchers, the mineral
resources found on the seabed near Minami-Torishima
are enough to meet the country’s cobalt consumption
needs for 75 years, and it also has over a decade’s supply
of nickel.

#35. Which organization recently introduced the world’s first CNG bike, ‘Freedom 125,’ which runs on both petrol and CNG?

Bajaj Auto launched the world’s first CNG bike, ‘Freedom 125,’ which can operate on both petrol and CNG.




#36. The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) has signed an MoU with which of the following organisation towards empowering persons with disabilities?

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with
Disabilities (DEPwD) took a significant step towards
empowering persons with disabilities by signing two
important Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). The
first MoU was signed between “DEPwD” and “Enable
Me” Access Association (EMA), and the second MoU was
signed between the Indian Sign Language Research and
Training Center (ISLRTC) and YUNIKEE.

#37. Who among the following was the winner of Asian Billiards Championship 2024?

India’s Dhruv Sitwala and Anupama Ramachandran
clinched the men’s Asian billards and women’s snooker
titles in the Asian championships in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
recently. Dhruv set the tone for the match with an
impressive start, scoring 103 points while Pankaj Advani
struggled to get on the board, finishing with 0 points.

#38. The government is planning to introduce the ‘Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE) to support start-ups and agripreneurs. Which organization will manage this fund?

NABVENTURES will be the Fund manager for AgriSURE, aimed at supporting start-ups and agripreneurs.

#39. Which states recently signed an MoU for the implementation of the ₹72,000 crore Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) inter-state river linking project?

Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan signed an MoU to implement the Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) inter-state river linking project.

#40. Which of the following bank has signed an initial agreement with the Indian Army on defence salary package which will come with a host of facilities, including free insurance cover?

State-owned Punjab & Sind Bank has signed an initial
agreement with the Indian Army on defence salary
package which will come with a host of facilities, including free insurance cover. Besides many features,
the MoU provides the serving personnel, veterans and
trainees with personal accident insurance
(Death/Disability) cover up to Rs 1 crore and an air
accidental cover of Rs 1.2 crore.




#41. Which state government recently announced the launch of the ‘Ladli Behna Awas Yojana’ to provide affordable housing to women?

Madhya Pradesh announced the ‘Ladli Behna Awas Yojana’ to provide affordable housing to women.

#42. SEBI has increased the threshold for the basic service demat account to ___________ from the current Rs 2 lakh.

Capital market regulator SEBI increased a threshold
applicable to basic service demat accounts by five times
to Rs 10 lakh from the existing Rs 2 lakh, in a move aimed
at enhancing investor participation. SEBI said that the
new guidelines will take effect from September 1.

#43. Which country is set to host the 28th Malabar naval exercise with its Quad allies?

India is set to host the 28th Malabar naval exercise with its Quad allies.

#44. The ‘InFLiMeN’ initiative was recently launched by India in collaboration with which country to prevent and cure metabolic liver diseases?

The ‘InFLiMeN’ initiative to address metabolic liver diseases was launched in collaboration with France.

#45. ________________ has now moved from the endangered to vulnerable category on the IUCN Red List.

One of the world’s rarest cats, the Iberian lynx, is no
longer classed as endangered, according to a report by
the International Union for Conservation of Nature
(IUCN). IUCN bumped the Iberian lynx from
“endangered” to “vulnerable” after a significant surge in
numbers.




#46. Which Indian state has recently become the first in the country to provide free insulin to children diagnosed with Type-1 diabetes under the ‘Diabetes Control Program’?

 Kerala became the first state in India to provide free insulin to children with Type-1 diabetes under the ‘Diabetes Control Program.’

#47. Which of the following bank launched ‘Safety Ring’ mechanism to enhance security for internet, mobile banking users?

State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) has introduced
a new security feature ‘Safety Ring’ within its internet
banking system and mobile banking system in response
to the increasing number of cyber frauds. This
mechanism provides an additional safety layer to
minimise potential losses in case of unauthorised access
by fraudsters.

#48. Which organization recently launched the ‘Medical Devices Information System’ (MeDevIS), an online platform serving as the first global open access resource for information on medical devices?

The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the ‘Medical Devices Information System’ (MeDevIS).

#49. Which countries recently began their first trilateral multi-domain exercise named ‘Freedom Edge’?

The ‘Freedom Edge’ exercise was conducted by South Korea, the United States, and Japan as their first trilateral multi-domain exercise.

#50. The Prime Minister recently launched the ‘Global Biofuels Alliance’ at the G20 Summit. Which country is leading this initiative?

 India is leading the ‘Global Biofuels Alliance,’ which was launched at the G20 Summit.




#51. The World Bank on June 29, approved ____________ in financing to accelerate India’s development of low-carbon energy.

The World Bank has approved $1.5 billion in financing to
help India accelerate the development of low-carbon
energy. The financing is extended for a second operation
to promote the development of a vibrant market for
green hydrogen, continue to scale up renewable energy,
and stimulate finance for low-carbon energy
investments

#52. Which space agency launched the CubeSat Radio Interferometry Experiment (CURIE) mission to study solar radio waves?

 NASA launched the CubeSat Radio Interferometry Experiment (CURIE) mission to study solar radio waves.

#53. Which organization launched the ‘Clean Energy for Peace’ initiative to promote the use of renewable energy in conflict zones?

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) launched the ‘Clean Energy for Peace’ initiative to promote renewable energy in conflict zones.

#54. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has entered into an agreement with ____________________ to support development of urban infrastructurewith ____________________ to support development of urban infrastructure.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development
Authority (MMRDA) has entered into an agreement with
the German state-owned development bank KfW to raise
over Rs 850 crore to support development of urban
infrastructure.

#55. Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) recently collaborated with which company for aerospace teaching and research?

Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) collaborated with Airbus for aerospace teaching and research.




#56. India saw the highest amount of remittance inflows in the world in 2023 at ______________, said a report by the World Bank.

The World Bank said remittances to India are forecasted
to grow at 3.7 per cent to USD 124 billion in 2024. India
received USD 120 billion in remittances in 2023, which is
almost twice of USD 66 billion received by Mexico during
the same period, the World Bank said in a report
released.

#57. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched ___________ with an aim to integrate farmers and sellers, enhancing agricultural connectivity in the North Eastern Region

Union Minister for the Development of the North East
Region Jyotiraditya Scindia has launched the North East
Region Agri Commodity E-Connect (NERACE) designed to
benefit the farmers of the region and help position it as
a hub of high-value horticultural products in the
international market.

#58. Government of India has marked _______ anniversary of the Skill India Mission on 15th July 2024.

The 9th anniversary of the Skill India Mission was marked
on July 15, 2024. The National Skill Development
Mission, popularly known as the Skill India Mission, was
started on this day in 2015. Skill India is a national government effort that aims to provide skill sets to young
people in order to increase their employability

#59. Which state government recently approved the ‘CM Tourism Fellowship Programme,’ aimed at selecting researchers to promote tourism and accelerate investment in the sector?

The Uttar Pradesh government approved the ‘CM Tourism Fellowship Programme’ to foster research and investment in tourism.

#60. The government has elevated ______________ to the Navaratna category.

Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India has elevated Mazagon
Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), India’s premier
warship and submarine builders to Navratna category.
The company posted a consolidated annual turnover of
Rs. 9,467 crore and net profit of Rs. 1845 crore for the FY
2023-24.




#61. Along with RBI which of the following multilateral organization is set to establish instant cross-border retail payments platform?

The Reserve Bank of India and ASEAN countries have
decided to create a platform to facilitate instant crossborder retail payments. In a statement, RBI said it has
joined the Project Nexus, a multilateral international
initiative to enable instant cross-border retail payments
by interlinking domestic fast payments systems (FPSs).

#62. Who co-authored the book titled “The Book of Compassion”?

The book “The Book of Compassion” was co-authored by Dalai Lama and Kailash Satyarthi.

#63. Which of the following ministry has launched a comprehensive plan to create tobacco-free educational institutions across the nation?

The Ministry of Education has unveiled a comprehensive
plan to create tobacco-free educational institutions
across the nation. On World No Tobacco Day, observed
on May 31, 2024, the Department of School Education &
Literacy launched the “ToFEI Implementation Manual.”
This manual, developed under the National Tobacco
Control Programme (NTCP), aims to guide schools in
complying with Tobacco Free Educational Institution
(ToFEI) guidelines.

#64. The Centre has extended the Digital Health Incentive Scheme (DHIS) till June 30, 2025. Under which of the following initiative Digital Health Incentive Scheme was launched?

The central government has given a year-long extension
to the Digital Health Incentive Scheme (DHIS) meant for
digitising patients’ health records and linking them with
the Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Account (ABHA ID).
The scheme, which was launched on January 1, 2023, will
now remain in effect till June 30, 2025.

#65. Who received the 12th Vishwa Hindi Samman for her contribution to Hindi literature?

Dr. Usha Thakur received the prestigious 12th Vishwa
Hindi Samman for her significant contributions to the
promotion and development of Hindi literature. Her
work includes translating over 40 pieces of literature into
Hindi and Nepali, strengthening cultural and linguistic
ties between these languages. The award was presented to her in Kathmandu as she could not attend the event in Fiji.




#66. The government has made it mandatory for stainless steel and aluminium kitchen utensils to conform to national quality standards set by the ______________________.

The government has made it mandatory for stainless
steel and aluminium kitchen utensils to conform to
national quality standards, the Bureau of Indian
Standards (BIS) said, in a move aimed at enhancing
consumer safety and product quality.

#67. Who has been chosen as India’s chef-de-mission for the 2024 Paris Olympics?

Gagan Narang has been selected as India’s chef-de-mission for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

#68. Women Entrepreneurship Platform and TransUnion CIBIL have partnered to launch ________ program to empower women entrepreneurs.

The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) and
TransUnion CIBIL have launched SEHER, a credit
education program to enhance financial literacy and
business skills among women entrepreneurs. This
initiative aims to provide vital support, enabling women
to access the financial tools needed for business growth
and job creation.

#69. __________________ announced the launch of the GearShift Challenge to foster innovative business models for the adoption of zero-emission trucks (ZETs) in India.

In a bid to zero-emission trucks (ZETs) adoption in the
country, NITI Aayog in collaboration with IIM Bangalore,
Smart Freight Centre India, CALSTART/Drive to Zero and
WRI India announced the launch of the NITI GearShift
Challenge as part of the e-FAST India initiative.

#70. When the World Allergy Week was observed?

Every year, World Allergy Week is observed to create
awareness. From June 23 to June 29, the World Allergy
Week is observed annually to spread awareness about
such complications and help eradicate them. Allergies
are on the rise in both developed and developing
nations, so it’s important to educate people about the
measures they can take to reduce their risk.




#71. The smallest Asian elephant subspecies, Bornean elephants was declared as _________________ under the IUCN Red List.

The Borneo elephant has been added to the
International Union for Conservation of Nature’s ‘Red
List of Threatened Species.’ Entering the list for the first
time with an immediate grading of ‘Endangered’, the rare
subspecies is estimated to have as little as 1,000
individuals left.

#72. Who was recently selected for the Hans Von Hentig Award, the highest honor of the World Society of Victimology (WSV)?

  1. Chockalingam was selected for the Hans Von Hentig Award, the highest honor of the World Society of Victimology (WSV).

#73. Along with the CyberPeace Foundation which of the following ministry launched the fifth phase of the Digital Shakti Campaign?

CyberPeace Foundation along with the National
Commission for Women, launched the fifth phase of the
Digital Shakti Campaign, a pan-India project on digitally
empowering and upskilling women and girls in
cyberspace.

#74. Who among the following was awarded the ICC Player of the month for June 2024?

Hero of India’s victorious T20 World Cup campaign,
Jasprit Bumrah added another feather to his cap when
he was named the ‘ICC Men’s Player of the Month for
June’. It was double delight for India as women’s team
vice-captain Smriti Mandhana was also named the
‘Women’s Player of the Month’ by the global body.

#75. Along with the National Informatics Centre (NIC) ___________________ has signed an MoU to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence for detecting and classifying large cardamom diseases in Sikkim?

The National Informatics Centre (NIC) and the Spices
Board of India have signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) to develop Artificial intelligence
(AI) tools for detecting and classifying large cardamom
diseases in Sikkim. The project, spearheaded by NIC’s
Centre of Excellence in AI in Kolkata, aims to analyze
images of cardamom leaves to identify diseases early.




#76. Which country has dominated the global race in generative artificial intelligence patents, filing more than 38,000 patents from 2014 to 2023?

China has led the world in filing over 38,000 generative artificial intelligence patents from 2014 to 2023.

#77. The Ministry of Education has constituted seven- member high level committee to reform the working of the National Testing Agency (NTA) headed by __________________.

The seven-member high level committee Headed by K.
Radhakrishnan to reform the working of the National
Testing Agency (NTA) constituted by the Ministry of
Education convened for its first meeting on June 24
evening in New Delhi.

#78. The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has set a target of planting __________ trees for the entire National Capital Region.

The Commission for Air Quality Management in the
national capital region and adjoining areas (CAQM) has
set a target of 4.5 crore plantations by different agencies
in the entire NCR in 2024-25. There has been a decrease
in annual plantation target of Delhi in the current
financial year, but targets for Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and
Rajasthan have all increased.

#79. Hyderabad-based renewable energy company ____________ has received sanctions worth INR 6,200 crore from the NABFID to pay back foreign bond investors owning bonds maturing in January and July next year.

National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and
Development (NABFID) has sanctioned Rs 6200 crore
from which Greenko will use to pay back foreign bond
investors for bonds maturing in January and July next
year. Greenko has 7.5 gigawatts of installed solar and
wind power capacity across 15 states in India.

#80. Which country recently declared July 24 as ‘Martyrs’ Day’ to honor the sacrifices made during their national struggle for independence?

Algeria declared July 24 as ‘Martyrs’ Day’ to honor the sacrifices made during their national struggle for independence.




#81. Which country recently won the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2024?

Japan won the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2024.

#82. Operation Azm-e-Istehkam, also known as “Resolve for Stability,” has been launched by which country to enhance security by combating internal threats and preventing armed rebels from Afghanistan?

Pakistan initiated Operation Azm-e-Istehkam to improve national security by addressing internal threats and controlling armed rebels from Afghanistan.

#83. The ‘Swachh Gaon, Shudh Jal – Behtar Kal’ campaign was launched to promote safe water and sanitation in rural areas. Which government department is responsible for this campaign?

  • Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS)

#84. What is the goal of HDFC Life’s ‘Bridge the Gap’ campaign?

HDFC Life’s ‘Bridge the Gap’ campaign is designed to raise
awareness about the importance and benefits of life
insurance in India. The initiative includes on-ground
activities and digital content, such as chat shows in collaboration with ET NOW, to educate the public on
various aspects of financial planning and life insurance.

#85. Which city is set to host the 9th edition of the India-ASEAN Business Summit?

New Delhi will host the 9th edition of the India-ASEAN Business Summit.




#86. Which company recently launched ‘Project Indus,’ its indigenous foundational model designed to converse in multiple Indic languages and dialects?

ech Mahindra introduced ‘Project Indus,’ a foundational model that supports multiple Indic languages and dialects.

#87. Which among the following city is India’s costliest city as per Mercer’s 2024 “Cost of Living City Ranking” report?

In the Mercer’s Cost of Living City rankings for 2024
report, Mumbai claimed the top spot in India, rising 11
places to 136th position, establishing itself as the priciest
city in the country for expats. Delhi closely follows suit,
climbing four places to secure 165th position.

#88. The current account surplus of India stood at $5.7 billion, or 0.6 per cent of the GDP, in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023-24, said a report by ________________.

India recorded a current account surplus of $5.7 billion
or 0.6% of GDP in the March quarter, the Reserve Bank
of India said on June 24. In the year-ago period, the
current account deficit stood at $1.3 billion or 0.2% of
GDP, and the same was $8.7 billion or 1% of GDP in the
preceding quarter ending December 2023.

#89. Which research institute developed an anti-insecticide fabric that effectively neutralizes organophosphate-based pesticides?

The Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem) developed an anti-insecticide fabric that neutralizes organophosphate-based pesticides.

#90. Which state government recently launched an inclusive sports manual to promote the sporting talents of differently-abled children?

Kerala launched an inclusive sports manual to promote the sporting talents of differently-abled children.




#91. Who from the Asian region was recently named the winner of the GBP 5,000 Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2024 in London?

Sanjana Thakur was awarded the Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2024 for her work from the Asian region.

#92. Project PARI coincides with the 46th World Heritage Committee Meeting was launched by which of the following ministry?

Project PARI (Public Art of India), an initiative by the
Ministry of Culture, Government of India, being executed
by Lalit Kala Akademi and National Gallery of Modern Art
for the 46th World Heritage Committee Meeting, seeks
to bring forth public art that draws inspiration from
millennia of artistic heritage (lok kala/lok sanskriti) while
incorporating modern themes and techniques.

#93. National Space Day (NSpD 2024) will be celebrated on which date as part of the first-ever ‘Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon’ celebrations?

National Space Day (NSpD 2024) will be celebrated on 23 August 2024.

#94. Which ministry has been designated as the nodal ministry for the Haj Committee of India?

The Ministry of Minority Affairs has been designated as the nodal ministry for the Haj Committee of India.

#95. Which country has announced the construction of the world’s first commercial high-temperature superconducting (HTS) cable network?

China announced the construction of the world’s first commercial high-temperature superconducting (HTS) cable network.




#96. Archaeologists recently discovered the world’s oldest known cave painting in Leang Karampuang cave. This cave is located in which country?

The Leang Karampuang cave, where the world’s oldest known cave painting was found, is in Indonesia.

#97. Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) and Bayview Bhutani Film City Private Limited signed an agreement to develop a film city in which location?

The agreement to develop a film city was signed for its establishment in Greater Noida.

#98. Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi was on a fourday visit to _______________ from July 1 with an aim to consolidate the bilateral defence engagement.

Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi was on an
official visit to Bangladesh for four days from July 1 to 4.
The visit was aimed at consolidating bilateral defence
relations between India and Bangladesh and exploring
new avenues for Naval cooperation, a Navy press release
said.

#99. Which organization recently approved the designation of 11 new Biosphere Reserves (BR) in 11 countries, including Belgium and Gambia for the first time?

UNESCO approved the designation of 11 new Biosphere Reserves in 11 countries.

#100. Which research institute recently developed an innovative method to efficiently generate hydrogen gas from a mixture of methanol and paraformaldehyde?

Researchers at IISER Tirupati developed a new method to generate hydrogen gas efficiently.




#101. Which of the following country officially joined the Colombo Security Conclave as the fifth full member country?

The Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), a regional security
grouping, officially welcomed Bangladesh as its fifth
member state. The announcement came during the 8th
Deputy National Security Adviser (DNSA) level meeting,
hosted virtually by Mauritius.

#102. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister of India has approved India to sign the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement under ____________________.

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra
Modi, has approved India to sign the Biodiversity Beyond
National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement. The BBNJ
Agreement, or the ‘High Seas Treaty’, is an international
treaty under the United Nations Convention on the Law
of the Sea (UNCLOS).

#103. ________________ is the wrold’s most “liveable” city, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2024 Global Liveability Index.

Economist intelligence unit (EIU) has rated Vienna, the
capital city of Austria, as the most liveable city in the
world in its annual Global Liveability Index. This is the
third consecutive year Vienna has been ranked number
one, according to EIU.

#104. Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) and Bayview Bhutani Film City Private Limited recently signed an agreement to develop a film city in which location?

The agreement to develop a film city was signed to establish it in Greater Noida.

#105. ________________ and Rajasthan government has signed an agreement for the implementation of the Rs 72,000 crore Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal river linking project.

The Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan governments has
signed an agreement for the implementation of the Rs
72,000 crore Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal river linking
project. The link project will help utilise the available
water resources of the Chambal basin optimally and
economically.




#106. ________________ has clarified that the interest equalisation will be capped at Rs 1.66 crore per IEC (import-export code) for the July 1-August 31 period.

The commerce ministry clarified that the interest
equalisation will be capped at Rs 1.66 crore per IEC
(import-export code) for the July 1-August 31 period.
Last month, the government extended the interest
equalisation scheme (IES) on pre- and post-shipment
rupee export credit for two months to promote the
country’s outbound shipments.

#107. Which Indian documentary won the Golden Conch Award for Best Documentary in the international category at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival?

The Indian documentary The Golden Thread won the Golden Conch Award for Best Documentary in the international category at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival.

#108. Which of the following multi-national exercise is being held in Australia from 12th July to 2nd August 2024?

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is at the Royal Australian Air
Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, to participate in Exercise Pitch
Black 2024. Scheduled from July 12 to August 2, this
biennial multinational exercise will bring together 20
countries, featuring over 140 aircraft and 4,400 military
personnel.

#109. _________________ has signed an MoU with Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) to provide electric bicycles to self-help group women.

The Union rural development ministry signed an MoU
with a company to facilitate sustainable transport for
members of women self-help groups by providing ebicycles. The agreement was signed with the Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) for sustainable transport for rural entrepreneurs through electric bicycles (STREE) for the SHGs that come under
the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).

#110. Which South Korean (K-Pop) boy band was recently appointed as UNESCO’s first Goodwill Ambassador for Youth?

SEVENTEEN was named UNESCO’s first Goodwill Ambassador for Youth.




#111. When International Day of the Seafarer was observed?

Every year, on June 25th, the international maritime
community comes together to celebrate the
International Day of the Seafarer. This special day is
dedicated to recognizing and honoring the invaluable
contributions of seafarers to the world economy and our
everyday lives.

#112. ______________ introduced ‘SmartLock’, a unique safety measure enabling customers to lock/unlock its iMobile Pay mobile banking app.

ICICI Bank has introduced in its banking app a new
security feature called ‘SmartLock’, allowing customers
to instantly lock or unlock various banking services
without the need for customer care assistance via phone
or email. This feature is accessible on iMobile Pay and
enables customers to manage access to internet banking,
UPI, credit and debit cards, and the entire iMobile Pay
app.

#113. Which organization published the fifth milestone report ‘Countdown to 2023’ on progress towards global trans-fat elimination?

The World Health Organization (WHO) published the fifth milestone report ‘Countdown to 2023’ on progress towards global trans-fat elimination.

#114. The second annual meeting of the initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) between India and the US was held __________________.

The second annual meeting of the initiative on Critical
and Emerging Technologies (iCET) between India and the
US was held in New Delhi. During the two-day meeting,
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his US
counterpart Jake Sullivan reviewed the entire spectrum
of Indo-US strategic ties.

#115. India has become the first country in the world to prepare a checklist of its entire fauna, covering 104,561 species. The ‘Fauna of India Checklist Portal’ was launched on the occasion of the 109th Foundation Day of the _____________________.

India has made history by preparing a comprehensive
checklist of its entire fauna, covering 1,04,561 species,
becoming the first country in the world to achieve this
feat. The ‘Fauna of India Checklist Portal’ was launched
on the occasion of the 109th Foundation Day of the
Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in Kolkata by Union
environment minister Bhupender Yadav.




#116. Which country has become the top destination for India’s defense exports, accounting for over 50% of total exports, according to recent reports?

The United States has emerged as the top destination for India’s defense exports, accounting for more than 50% of total exports.

#117. Which organization recently introduced the ‘New World Soil Health Index’ to standardize soil quality assessment globally?

UNESCO introduced the ‘New World Soil Health Index’ to standardize soil quality assessment globally.

#118. Who was honored with the 2025 Priestley Medal, recognizing distinguished service to chemistry?

Frances H. Arnold was honored with the 2025 Priestley Medal for distinguished service to chemistry.

#119. Who was recently conferred with the “Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur” (Knight of the Legion of Honour), France’s highest civilian award?

Roshni Nadar Malhotra was awarded the “Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur,” France’s highest civilian honor.

#120. The Kirti Chakra medal, recently conferred by the President of India, is made of which material?

The Kirti Chakra medal is made of silver.




#121. Intelligence Bureau (IB) chief _______________ was given a one-year extension till June 2025.

Intelligence Bureau (IB) chief Tapan Kumar Deka was
given a one-year extension till June 2025, according to a
Personnel Ministry order. Deka is a 1988-batch Indian
Police Service (IPS) officer of the Himachal Pradesh
cadre.

#122. The Ministry of Commerce recently launched the ‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) gift catalogue in partnership with which organization?

The ‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) gift catalogue was launched in partnership with Invest India.

#123. Indian squash players secured two titles at the Asian Doubles Squash Championships 2024 held at ____________.

India won two titles in the Asian doubles squash
championships, which concluded in Johor (Malaysia),
with Abhay Singh recording a ‘double’. Abhay Singh and
Velavan Senthilkumar were crowned the men’s doubles
champions before Abhay Singh combined with Joshna
Chinappa for the mixed doubles crown.

#124. The Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) was held in which of the following city?

The four-day Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and
Sustainability (GCPRS) was held at the Bharat
Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 04 July.
India’s plastic recycling industry is rapidly growing, and is
expected to reach $6.9 billion by 2033.

#125. Who among the following took oath as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha?

Om Birla was elected Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha
defeating Kodikunnil Suresh of the Congress in a voice
vote. In keeping with parliamentary tradition, Mr. Rahul
Gandhi walked across the aisle to congratulate Mr. Birla,
shook hands with Mr. Modi and escorted the Speaker to
his Chair along with the Prime Minister and
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.




#126. Which organization upgraded its Regional Analysis of Indian Ocean (RAIN) system to gather information on the health of the Indian Ocean?

 INCOIS, Hyderabad, upgraded its RAIN system to gather information on the health of the Indian Ocean.

#127. A commemorative coin of ________ was released by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to mark the 101st birth anniversary of freedom fighter late Jawaharlal Darda.

A commemorative coin of Rs 100 was released to mark
the 101st birth anniversary of late Jawaharlal Darda,
freedom fighter and Founder-Editor of the Lokmat Media
Group, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde
stating that late leader was “a real gem” from the state.

#128. Which among the following countries has topped the list of world’s most affordable countries for immigrants in 2024 released by InterNations?

The Expat Insider 2024 survey, conducted by
InterNations, drew participation from over 12,000
expatriates across 174 countries, offering a comprehensive view of expat life worldwide. The rankings revealed Vietnam as the most affordable country for immigrants, securing the top position for the fourth consecutive year.

#129. The Department of Commerce has extended the Interest Equalisation Scheme for pre- and post-shipment rupee export credit for MSME exporters until August 31. Which organization implements this scheme?

The Interest Equalisation Scheme is implemented by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to support MSME exporters.

#130. Along with the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises which of the following ministry partnered to boost SHG women enterprises in India?

The Union Ministry of Rural Development and Union
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(MoMSME), in the spirit of a whole-of-government
approach, signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to
collaborate on formalizing and strengthening Self Help
Group (SHG) women-led rural enterprises through
MoMSME’s flagship schemes.




#131. Which state government recently announced an initiative to establish ‘Mitra Van’ in its border districts?

Uttar Pradesh announced the establishment of ‘Mitra Van’ in its border districts.

#132. What was the total number of medals that India took home from the Under-17 Asian Wrestling Championship?

India concluded their campaign at the Under-17 Asian
Wrestling Championships in Amman, Jordan, on a
resounding note. The young Indian contingent clinched a
total of 11 medals, including four gold, two silver, and
five bronze medals.

#133. Who has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)?

Sudhaker Shukla was appointed as the new Chairperson of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI).

#134. Which state government is working on a plan to open eastern India’s first university for physically challenged students?

Jharkhand is working on a plan to open eastern India’s first university for physically challenged students.

#135. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has set a target of reaching $100 billion in electronics exports by which financial year?

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has set a target of achieving $100 billion in electronics exports by FY30.




#136. Which of the following company became only Indian NBFC selected for FATF Mutual Evaluation Report 2023-24?

Muthoot Finance said it was the only Indian NBFC to be
selected for The Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF)
Mutual Evaluation report 2023-24. “This selection from
FATF is a significant achievement for us and is testimony
to Muthoot Finance’s legacy as a trusted brand not just
in India, but globally,” Muthoot Finance MD George
Alexander said in a statement.

#137. ______________ has created the SIDH (Skilling India Digital Hub) Portal by which the beneficiaries will receive complete information about what schemes running for them.

Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary said the Ministry of
Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has created the SIDH (Skilling India Digital Hub) portal and the
beneficiaries will receive complete information about all
schemes running for them.

#138. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has extended the license of _____________ airport recently.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
extended the license of Maharishi Valmiki International
Airport at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh. The total duration
of the license of the Maharishi Valmiki International
Airport is five years now.

#139. Which program was honored with the ‘Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity 2024’ for advancing sustainable agriculture through scientific research and practical applications?

The APCNF Program received the ‘Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity 2024’ for its contributions to sustainable agriculture.

#140. In which city is India set to host the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee?

The 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee will be held in New Delhi.




#141. Who among the following was elected as the next Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI)?

Challa Sreenivasulu Setty has been selected as the next
chairman of State Bank of India (SBI) by the Financial
Services Institution Bureau (FSIB), an arm of the central
government. The two other contenders were Ashwini
Tiwari and Vinay Tonse. Setty will succeed current
chairman Dinesh Khara, whose term ends on August 28.

#142. India is expected to reach its peak population of 1.701 billion in 2062 said a report released by ______________.

India’s peak population is likely to be 1.701 billion, and
the country is expected to reach that mark in 2062,
according to the World Population Prospects report
published by the United Nations Department of
Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). The report also
showed that currently, India is the most populous
country in the world. It is home to 1.451 billion people.

#143. Which organization recently launched the ‘MaanDhan’ scheme to provide social security to unorganized workers in India?

 LIC launched the ‘MaanDhan’ scheme to provide social security to unorganized workers in India.

#144. Which city is set to host the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in January 2025?

Bengaluru is set to host the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in January 2025.

#145. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy recently issued guidelines for the implementation of the “SIGHT Programme – Component II: Incentive Scheme for Green Hydrogen Production (under Mode 1)- Tranche-II.” Which organization will be the implementing agency for this tranche?

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is the implementing agency for the Incentive Scheme for Green Hydrogen Production.




#146. Which ministry recently launched Project PARI (Public Art of India) to showcase public art inspired by millennia of artistic heritage while incorporating contemporary themes?

The Ministry of Culture launched Project PARI to promote public art that combines traditional and contemporary themes.

#147. To commemorate the first National Space Day, which will fall on August 23 the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be organizing ________________.

For the first National Space Day, which will fall on August
23, to commemorate the safe landing of the Vikram
Lander near the southern polar region of the moon, the
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be
organising Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon.

#148. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has recently issued two new standards: IS 18590: 2024 and IS 18606: 2024 for _____________ .

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) introduced two new
guidelines aimed at enhancing the safety of electric
vehicles in the L, M, and N categories. These new sets of
rules, called IS 18590: 2024 and IS 18606: 2024, focus on
the main parts of electric cars, buses, and trucks,
especially the powertrain.

#149. The 64th ‘ISO Council Meeting’ was held in which of the following city?

India has organised a global event in sugar sector ‘ISO
Council Meeting’ in New Delhi from 25th till 27th June,
2024. International Sugar Organisation (ISO) is a UN
affiliated body having HQ at London. ISO has about 85
countries as members covering almost 90% of sugar
production in the World.

#150. The Ministry of Mines launched the ‘Scheme for Partial Reimbursement of Exploration Expenses for Holders of Exploration Licences (EL).’ What is the maximum reimbursement amount allowed under this scheme?

The scheme allows for a maximum reimbursement of Rs 20 crore for exploration expenses.




#151. The Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) increased to 64.2 in March 2024. Which organization releases this index?

  • Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)

#152. The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) recently organized a national conclave in which Indian city?

 The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) organized a national conclave in New Delhi.

#153. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently announced plans to build a mission operations complex dedicated to which specific type of missions?

 ISRO plans to build a mission operations complex dedicated to Human Spaceflight Missions.

#154. The Bhuvan Panchayat Geoportal 4.0, an online geospatial data and services dissemination platform, was recently launched. Which organization developed this platform?

The Bhuvan Panchayat Geoportal 4.0 was developed by the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC).

#155. Which country recently launched a digital platform named ‘SAMARTH’ to promote skill development in the textile sector?

 India launched the ‘SAMARTH’ digital platform to promote skill development in the textile sector.




#156. The Union Government recently issued a gazette notification to enforce certain sections of the Telecommunications Act, 2023. According to Section 59(b) of the Act, candidates for the TRAI chairperson role must have at least how many years of professional experience if they have never served in government?

According to Section 59(b) of the Telecommunications Act, candidates for the TRAI chairperson role must have at least 30 years of professional experience if they have never served in government.

#157. Which of the following India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise is being held in Umroi, Meghalaya?

The 16th edition of India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise
NOMADIC ELEPHANT is being held at Foreign Training
Node, Umroi (Meghalaya). The Exercise is scheduled to
be conducted from 03rd to 16th July 2024. Indian
contingent comprising of 45 personnel is being
represented by a Battalion of SIKKIM SCOUTS along with
personnel from other arms and services.

#158. Who is set to become Britain’s next Prime Minister according to recent information?

Keir Starmer is set to become Britain’s next Prime Minister.

#159. Which organization recently launched the ‘Digital Shakti 5.0’ initiative to digitally empower and upskill women and girls in cyberspace?

The ‘Digital Shakti 5.0’ initiative was launched by the CyberPeace Foundation to empower and upskill women and girls in cyberspace.

#160. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) announced a mandatory _________ day waiting period for mobile number portability (MNP) following a SIM swap or replacement.

There will be a seven-day waiting period after the SIM
swap or replacement for a mobile number to become
eligible for porting, telecom regulator TRAI said. Earlier,
there was a waiting period of 10 days in case a sim is
swapped but the regulator has now reduced it to 7 days
in the latest amendment.




#161. What event is observed on June 30 to raise public awareness about asteroid impact hazards?

International Asteroid Day is observed on June 30 to commemorate the Tunguska event in 1908, where a
large explosion caused by an asteroid or comet impact
occurred over Siberia, Russia. The United Nations
established this day to educate the public about the
potential dangers of asteroid impacts and to promote
global awareness and preparedness.

#162. Which state cabinet approved the implementation of the centrally sponsored scheme ‘National e-Vidhan Application’ (NEVA) in its Legislative Assembly?

The Madhya Pradesh state cabinet approved the implementation of the ‘National e-Vidhan Application’ (NEVA) in its Legislative Assembly.

#163. Which of the following mutual fund launched India’s first exchange-traded fund (ETF) focusing solely on the oil and gas industry?

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has launched the ICICI
Prudential Nifty Oil & Gas ETF, India’s first exchange
traded fund (ETF) in the oil and gas sector. The scheme
will track the Nifty Oil & Gas TRI, an index that reflects
the performance of listed sector companies.

#164. ___________________ has pledged its support to the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to achieve sustainable waste management and eliminate waste dumping by 2026-2027.

The World Bank will lend support to the Greater Chennai
Corporation (GCC) to achieve sustainable waste
management in the city. At a meeting the World Bank
held discussions on solid waste management with
officials of the State government and the GCC to stop
waste dumping in Kodungaiyur by 2026-2027.

#165. Who among the following was appointed as chairman of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA)?

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh assumes the charge as
Chairman of the Indian Institute of Public Administration
(IIPA) for the third consecutive term. Speaking on the
occasion Dr. Jitendra Singh praised the institution for its
dedication, Commitment and contribution in the field of
Statistics, Public Policy and administration.




#166. Along with which of the following state the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has inked an agreement to establish three state-of-the-art testing facilities?

Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed an MoU to
establish three state-of-the-art testing facilities in
Chennai under the Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial
Corridor – one each in Unmanned Aerial System (UAS),
Electronic Warfare (EW) and Electro Optics (EO)
domains.

#167. Which Indian city recently hosted the Global Artificial Intelligence Summit and Awards (GAISA) 2024?

New Delhi hosted the Global Artificial Intelligence Summit and Awards (GAISA) 2024.

#168. Where was India’s first sunken museum inaugurated?

The first sunken museum in India was inaugurated at the
Humayun’s Tomb complex in Delhi. It features
underground galleries that showcase artifacts and
stories related to India’s Mughal heritage. The museum
is designed to blend with the historical environment,
enhancing the visitor experience while preserving the
architectural integrity of the UNESCO World Heritage
site.

#169. As per the RBI’s data country’s employment rate grew by ____________ in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.

The country’s employment rate grew by 6 per cent in the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 from a growth of 3.2
per cent in 2022-23, according to the Reserve Bank of
India’s data. Employment in the country increased by
4.67 crore to 64.33 crore (provisional) in the fiscal year
2023-24, from 59.67 crore in 2022-23.

#170. Om Birla, Speaker of Lok Sabha, led the Indian parliamentary delegation to which city for the 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum?

 Om Birla led the Indian parliamentary delegation to Saint Petersburg for the 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum.




#171. In which of the following state Tata Power Solar Systems Limited launched the ‘Ghar Ghar Solar’ initiative, aimed at providing every home with clean energy through rooftop solar solutions?

Tata Power Solar Systems Limited launched a
transformative rooftop solar initiative aimed at powering
every home in Uttar Pradesh (UP) with clean energy.
Starting from Varanasi, the ambitious initiative of ‘Ghar
Ghar Solar, Tata Power ke Sang’ promises substantial
financial savings and environmental benefits for
residents through state-of-the-art Rooftop Solar
Solutions (RTS).

#172. Along with the ICAI which of the following ministry is collaborating to develop an AI Audit Tool to monitor corporate performance and detect fraud?

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has
initiated talks with Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology (MeitY) to jointly develop an ‘AI
Audit Tool’ to track performance of corporate India and detect corporate frauds, its President Ranjeet Kumar
Agarwal has said.

#173. Which government department recently launched the ‘Swachh Gaon, Shudh Jal – Behtar Kal’ campaign, focusing on safe water and sanitation in rural areas?

The ‘Swachh Gaon, Shudh Jal – Behtar Kal’ campaign was launched by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS).

#174. Which organization recently launched the ‘Smart Cities Mission Dashboard’ to monitor the progress of smart city projects across India?

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched the ‘Smart Cities Mission Dashboard’ to monitor the progress of smart city projects across India.

#175. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was recently presented with the ‘Order of St Andrew the Apostle,’ the highest civilian honor of which country?

The ‘Order of St Andrew the Apostle’ is the highest civilian honor of Russia, presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.




#176. _______________ has notified the fifth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) consisting 346 defence items in a major boost to self-reliance in defence production.

With the aim of boosting self-reliance in defence
production and minimising imports by defence public
sector undertakings (DPSUs), the Ministry of Defence
(MoD) has notified a fifth positive indigenisation list (PIL)
comprising 346 defence items.

#177. Which company recently delivered the first batch of 35,000 Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles to the Indian Army?

Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) delivered the first batch of 35,000 Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles to the Indian Army.

#178. What is the rank of India in the Artificial Intelligence Preparedness Index (AIPI) Dashboard released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released an
Artificial Intelligence Preparedness Index (AIPI)
Dashboard on their website, tracking 174 economies
globally for AI readiness. India ranks 72 in a total of 174
countries, with Bangladesh (0.38) on 113, Sri Lanka (0.43)
on 92, and China (0.63) on 31.

#179. The Union Ministry of Education and ____________ have started ASMITA, a project to create 22,000 books in Indian languages in five years.

The Union Ministry of Education and the University
Grants Commission (UGC) launched a project to produce
22,000 books in Indian languages in the next five years.
The Project titled ASMITA (Augmenting Study Materials
in Indian languages through Translation and Academic
Writing) was launched by the secretary, Higher
Education, Sanjay Murthy.

#180. Which of the following was the theme of this year’s ‘International Olympics Day’?

Observed annually on 23 June, International Olympic Day
commemorates the founding of the International
Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894. The theme of this
year’s Olympic Day is ‘Let’s Move and Celebrate’ to
inspire and encourage people to embrace the joy of
movement this summer.




#181. Which research institute demonstrated a novel method to create mineral nanoparticles using microdroplets of water?

 IIT Madras demonstrated a novel method to create mineral nanoparticles using microdroplets of water.

#182. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) along with which of the following country have struck a 12- year commercial deal to host the first Esports Olympics?

Saudi Arabia and the International Olympic Committee
(IOC) have announced a 12-year agreement to host the
new esports Olympics in the oil-rich kingdom starting
next year. The partnership promises “Olympic Esports
Games held regularly”, the International Olympic
Committee said in a statement.

#183. Who has been appointed as the 35th Foreign Secretary of India?

Vikram Misri has been appointed as India’s 35th Foreign Secretary.

#184. Who was elected as the President of the European Council from Portugal?

António Costa, the former Prime Minister of Portugal,
was elected as the President of the European Council.
Costa, known for his efforts to revitalize Lisbon and
Portugal, is the first Portuguese leader to hold this
prestigious position. He is also recognized for his Indian
heritage and received the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman in
2017.

#185. Which of the following country has signed an MoU with India to implement four Community Development Projects?

External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar said India and
the Marshall Islands have signed an MoU for the
implementation of Four Community Development
Projects in the Marshall Islands. Dr. Jaishankar said the
islands in the Pacific are not small islands but large ocean
countries.




#186. The Union housing and urban affairs ministry has announced an extension of the ________________ deadline until March 2025

The Union housing and urban affairs ministry said it has
extended the deadline for the Smart Cities Mission till March 2025, allowing cities to complete ongoing projects, which account for around 10 per cent of the total projects. In a statement, the ministry said the mission has been getting multiple requests from some states to grant some more time to complete the remaining projects.

#187. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has developed a new 3D hydrogel culture system similar to a mammalian lung environment. This system is aimed at studying which disease?

The 3D hydrogel culture system developed by IISc Bengaluru is intended to study Tuberculosis (TB).

#188. Which organization announced a revised Framework on Currency Swap Arrangement for SAARC countries?

The Reserve Bank of India, in agreement with the
Government of India, introduced a revised Framework
on Currency Swap Arrangement for SAARC countries.
This arrangement allows SAARC central banks to access
financial support in the form of currency swaps, with a
total corpus of ₹250 billion in rupee support and
additional provisions for US Dollar and Euro swaps.

#189. According to the Telecommunications Act, 2023, candidates for the position of TRAI chairperson who have never served in government must have at least how many years of professional experience?

Candidates for the TRAI chairperson role must have at least 30 years of professional experience if they have never served in government.

#190. India generated ______________ jobs between FY14 & FY23, as per a SBI Report.

Correct Answer: D
Between FY14 and FY23, India generated 125 million
jobs, which is 4.3 times more than the preceding decadal
period of FY04-FY14, a State Bank of India (SBI) report
showed. Besides, the report also noted that the total
employment reported by micro, small and medium
enterprises (MSMEs) registered with the MSME Ministry
has crossed 200 million.




#191. Who was named among the winners of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) 2024 Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for their “extraordinary courage” shown in a Red Sea rescue mission?

Avhilash Rawat was named among the winners of the IMO 2024 Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for his courage in a Red Sea rescue mission.

#192. Vizhinjam International Seaport has welcomed its first mothership container. In which of the following state the Vizhinjam International Seaport is located?

The Vizhinjam International Sea Port, India’s largest
transhipment port in Kerala, has welcomed its first
container ship, a large cargo vessel named ‘San
Fernando’ from China. The ship, with a capacity of 8,000
to 9,000 TEUs, is owned by the prominent shipping
company Maersk and arrived from Xiamen Port in China.

#193. Which country has announced plans to build the world’s largest radio telescope to study the universe’s earliest galaxies?

China announced plans to build the world’s largest radio telescope to study the universe’s earliest galaxies.

#194. Who was recently appointed as the Chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC)?

 Dr. Vineet Gupta was appointed as the Chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC).

#195. The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare recently launched a blog site designed to serve as a digital platform to showcase the voice of Indian farmers. What is the name of this platform?

The platform named Krishi Katha was launched to provide Indian farmers with a digital voice.




#196. Six consecutive developmental trials of the High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) named ‘ABHYAS’ have been successfully completed. Which organization designed ‘ABHYAS’?

ABHYAS’ was designed by the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) and has successfully completed multiple trials.

#197. Which of the following state has launched the ‘Lokpath Mobile App’ for the public to resolve road problems in seven days?

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launched
the ‘Lokpath Mobile App’, through which road problems
of the public will be resolved in seven days. The mobile
app will provide a facility for the general public to report problems on the routes and will also ensure the
accountability of the officers.

#198. ________________ has launched a three-month campaign from July 4, to September 30, 2024 under the name ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’.

NITI Aayog launched a nationwide campaign namely
‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’ with a focus to attain saturation
in 12 key social sector indicators in 500 aspirational
blocks and 112 aspirational districts. 3-month campaign
from 4th July – 30th September 2024 also included
organising camps emphasizing the key indicators of the
campaign as in Ratlam and Singrauli in Madhya Pradesh.

#199. ______________________ has received the final authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an Online Payment Aggregator.

Hitachi Payment Services has announced that it has
received the final authorisation from the Reserve Bank of
India (RBI) to operate as an Online Payment Aggregator,
under the Payments and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.

#200. Which of the following organisation launched the New World Soil Health Index at International conference on Soils held in Morocco?

At an International Conference on Soils in Agadir,
Morocco, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO) introduced the New
World Soil Health Index, which will create global
standards for assessing soil health. The meeting,
organized by UNESCO and the Kingdom of Morocco’s
National Agency for the Development of Oasis and Argan
Zones (ANDZOA), drew specialists and delegates from
over 30 nations.




#201. Which space agency is set to launch the ‘Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO)’ in 2040 to find proof of extraterrestrial life and inhabited planets beyond the solar system?

NASA is set to launch the ‘Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO)’ in 2040 to search for extraterrestrial life.

#202. Union Coal Ministry launched ________________ scheme which will provide a support of one lakh rupees to eligible UPSC aspirants.

Powered by Coal India Limited the NIRMAN (Noble
Initiative for Rewarding Mains Aspirants of National Civil
Services Examination) portal aims to offer Rs 1 lakh to
eligible candidates of the UPSC examination. The
financial support of Rs 1 lakh will be provided to the UPSC
examination qualified candidates, who have an annual
family income of less than Rs 800,000.

#203. On the 101st birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Darda, a commemorative coin of what denomination was released?

A commemorative coin of ₹100 was released on the 101st birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Darda.

#204. Which of the following country was officially accepted as a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has
admitted Belarus as the 10th member of the group.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the hosts
of the Summit congratulated Belarusian President
Alexander Lukashenko on this occasion.

#205. Along with the ASEAN countries which of the following bank is set to create platform to facilitate cross-border retail payments?

The Reserve Bank of India and ASEAN countries have
decided to create a platform to facilitate instant crossborder retail payments. In a statement, RBI said it has
joined the Project Nexus, a multilateral international
initiative to enable instant cross-border retail payments
by interlinking domestic fast payments systems (FPSs).




#206. Which organization partnered with Sinergium Biotech to develop mRNA vaccines for H5N1 bird flu?

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced a
collaboration with Sinergium Biotech to expedite the
development of mRNA vaccines for the H5N1 bird flu
virus. This initiative aims to enhance vaccine availability, particularly in low-income countries, to prevent
potential pandemics and improve global preparedness.

#207. __________________ was elected unanimously as the Speaker of the 16th Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

TDP’s Narsipatnam MLA C Ayyannapatrudu was elected
unanimously as the Speaker of the 16th Andhra Pradesh
Legislative Assembly. Only three nominations were
received for the Speaker’s post, and they all were on
behalf of Ayyannapatrudu, said PPK Ramacharyulu,
secretary general, Legislative Assembly.

#208. Which Indian city recently hosted the BRICS Young Scientist Forum meeting?

The BRICS Young Scientist Forum meeting was recently hosted in Kolkata.

#209. Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana with a budget of approximately ₹5600 crores. This scheme is linked with which of the following states?

The Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana was launched in Maharashtra to empower the youth.

#210. The Ministry of Mines has launched the ‘Scheme for Partial Reimbursement of Exploration Expenses for Holders of Exploration Licences (EL).’ This scheme offers a 50% reimbursement of expenses incurred during the exploration of critical minerals, with a maximum cap of how much?

The scheme provides a reimbursement cap of Rs 20 crore for expenses related to the exploration of critical minerals.




#211. Who among the following was appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of BSNL?

The government has appointed Robert Jerard Ravi as the
new Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Sanchar
Nigam Limited (BSNL) effective July 15, denying
extension to outgoing PK Purwar, who served as the CMD
of BSNL and MTNL since July 2019.

#212. Through the Universality Quota in Swimming which among the following was qualified for Paris Olympics 2024?

Srihari Nataraj and Dhinidhi Desinghu were qualified the
2024 Paris Olympics via the Universality places qualification system, which allows countries to recommend their two highest ranked swimmers for the showpiece if none makes the cut through the regulation
process.

#213. Who among the following was awarded the COSPAR Harrie Massey Award 2024?

Indian astrophysicist Prahlad Chandra Agrawal, who has
been involved with major Indian space programmes
including the AstroSat space telescope and the Chandrayaan 1 lunar mission, has been awarded the
COSPAR Harrie Massey Award 2024. Mr. Agrawal
received the award at the opening ceremony of the 45th
COSPAR Scientific Assembly in Busan, South Korea, on
July 15, 2024.

#214. Muchu Chhish, a 7,453-metre mountain that had never been climbed before, was finally summited by three men. In which country is this mountain located?

 Muchu Chhish, a mountain in Pakistan, was summited for the first time by three men.

#215. _____________ announced that it has secured a corporate agent license from the IRDAI.

Muthoot Microfin has secured a corporate agent license
from the Insurance Regulatory and Development
Authority of India (IRDAI). This license strengthens
Muthoot Microfin’s commitment to financial inclusion by
providing insurance coverage that addresses the risks
faced by the most vulnerable segments of society.




#216. The Government of India has revealed a plan to implement the ‘e-office’ platform across 133 attached, subordinate offices, and autonomous bodies. Which ministry is leading this initiative?

The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions is spearheading the implementation of the ‘e-office’ platform.

#217. Who was recently appointed as Principal Advisor at the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme on a pro bono basis?